Obituaries
Raymond J Lemieux, Sr
Dec 18, 2015
Raymond “Danny” Joseph Lemieux, Sr., peacefully entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, December 18, 2015 at the age of 78. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Raymond was a retired operator of Celotex Corporation. Loving husband of Essie Stewart Lemieux. Devoted father of Dehon Lemieux Caillier, Raymond J. Lemieux,...
Betty Mae Banks Ernest
Dec 18, 2015
Betty Mae Banks Ernest, a retired housekeeper for Holiday Inn, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 18, 2015 at her residence.
Wife of the late Rev. Louis Ernest. Mother of Charlie Vanderpool, Jr. and Gregory T. Vanderpool. Daughter of the late Clarence, Sr. and Ruth Banks. Sister of the late Barbara Slack and Clarence Banks, Jr. , also...
Kristen Symone Burns
Dec 14, 2015
Kristen Symone Burns, a Medical Assistant, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 14, 2015 at her residence. She was a native and resident of Marrero, La. Beloved daughter of Christopher Burns, Sr. and Jacqueline Londro. Granddaughter of Jerry Londro, LaJanice Londro, Mary Burns, and the late Vernell Burns. Sister of Christopher Burns, Jr. and Brandon Burns. Niece of the...
Robert Neal
Dec 13, 2015
Robert “Bobby” Terrence Neal departed this life on Sunday, December 13, 2015 in Long Beach, CA at the age of 50. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Long Beach, CA. Robert was a graduate of Polytechnic High School where he excelled as a star football player. He continued his studies at Long Beach City...
Claudette Williams
Dec 12, 2015
Claudette McClain Williams, a retired educator of the Jefferson Parish School System, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at the age of 60. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Claudette was a graduate of SUNO and a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Loving wife of Willie C....
Kenneth Lawrence Matthews
Dec 11, 2015
Kenneth Lawrence Matthews, a professional landscaper, departed this life on Friday, December 11, 2015 @ West Jefferson Health Care Center. Beloved spouse of Antionette Wilson. Devoted father of Kenneth Scott, Kendrick Gould, Rohene Keith, Derrick Benn, Kantrice Lemon, Chakahan Sparkman, Dominique Sparkman, Ebony Sparkman and Nataesha Wilson . Son of the late Lawrence Francois and Dorothy Mae Matthews. Brother of...
Leonard Gean Thompson
Dec 10, 2015
Leonard “Val” Gean Thompson, a IT Specialist, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at the age of 38. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Leonard was employed with Latter & Blum Realty. Beloved spouse of Steven Sullivan. Devoted father of Ernie, Lucy, Kyle, Dottie, Clyde, Thelma, Louise, Dexter,...
Arthur Simmons
Dec 9, 2015
Arthur Simmons, age 68, departed this life at Canon Hospice on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Arthur was a retired employee of Bunge Corp. and a former employee of Avondale Shipyard and Northrup Grumman. Beloved husband of the late Willie Mae Simmons. Loving father of Tonya (Jerome)...
Elton Anderson, Sr
Dec 8, 2015
Elton “Slim” Anderson, Sr. departed this life on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Devoted and wonderful husband of Orelia Henry Anderson for 64 years. Beloved father of Elton, Jr. (Delores), Bernell (Gail) and Robert (Cynthia) Anderson, Gay Henderson and Geraldine H. Robinson, whom he reared as a daughter. Grandfather of the late Jazmine, Famous, and Lana. Son of the late Albert,...
Frank James Collins
Dec 8, 2015
Frank “Brother” James Collins, was summoned by God on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. He was a native of Liberty, MS and a lifelong resident of Avondale, LA. for 45 years. Devoted and loving husband of 50 years to Doris Collins. Beloved father of Germaine Collins (Kenneth), Roberts, Darlene Collins (Albert) Hills, and Tasha Collins (Anthony) Smith. Son of the late...
Carolyn Lewis
Dec 8, 2015
Carolyn “Big C” Lewis entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the age 69. She was a native and a resident of New Orleans, La. Mother of Tara (Sean) and Dorian (Trakeesha). Grandmother of Stephanie, Steven, Shanice, Shane’, Dorian, Jr., Devin, and Zion Bertrand. Daughter of the late Laura Brisco and Alphonse Lewis. Granddaughter of the late...
Walker I Pleasant
Dec 8, 2015
Walker I. Pleasant peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Louisiana Continuing Care Hospital at the age of 96. He was native of Winnsboro, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Loving father of Sarah Pleasant (Everet) Hughes, Leeonell Donaldson, and Walter Pleasant, Jr. Brother of Jethro Pleasant and Drucilla Barnes; also survived by 7 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and...
Wallace Aaron Cason
Dec 8, 2015
Wallace Aaron Cason, Sr., age 78, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Auburn, AL and a resident of Gretna, LA. Wallace was a deacon at Christian Congregational Baptist Church. Loving husband of 51 years to Florita Jarrow Cason. Devoted father of Maurice (Celsa) Ellis, Wallace Cason,...
Leroy Jones Turner
Dec 7, 2015
Leroy Jones Turner entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 7, 2015 at Tulane Medical Center. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Leroy was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a former employee of Jefferson Parish Juvenile Detention Center. Loving father of Leona Turner Boudreaux, Danielle Lee and Akeem Khalif. Son...
Lillie Mae Benjamin
Dec 7, 2015
Lillie Mae Benjamin, age 79, departed this life on Monday, December 7, 2015 at her residence. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Lillie was a foster grandparent for over 17 years with Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Benjamin. Loving mother of Eric Perry, Sr., Tyrone Perry, Sr., Antoinette Hamilton...
Shelita Scott
Dec 4, 2015
Shelita Scott, a former switch board operator of Marrero, La., entered into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, December 4, 2015 at the age of 53. She was a native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Marrero, La. Shelita was an alumna of John Ehret High School, class of 1980. Beloved daughter of Arthur R. Scotts, Sr....
Alvia M. Williams
Dec 3, 2015
Alvia Mamie Williams entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at age 74. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Prairieville, LA. Mother of Cynthia (Joe), Samuel Sr. ( Shelita), Joseph Sr. (Shanta), Angela (René), Shannon (Jason), Val, and Jules Sr. Daughter of the late Frank Williams and Selena Casby Williams. Sister of Mary Louise,...
Roslyn Marie Gougis
Dec 1, 2015
Roslyn “Rozzie” Marie Gougis, age 60, departed this life on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Roslyn was a graduate of Holy Cross College and a former employee of Jefferson Parish Water Department as an Environmental Specialist. Loving mother of James (Sherry) Gougis,...
Ra'chad Dowell
Nov 30, 2015
Ra’chad Dowell, age 19, a lifelong resident of Algiers, LA, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 30, 2015. Beloved companion of Monique Sandifer. Devoted father of A’Myrie Sandifer. Loving son of Richard Harris and LaQuwanda Dowell Harton. Stepson of Kenneth Harton. Brother of Shawanda, Ashley and Natalie Dowell. Stepbrother of Kenia Grahm, Erianna Dickerson, Ashtan Alexis, Kenneth Harton, III,...
Corrine Henry Broussard
Nov 30, 2015
Corrine Henry-Noel Broussard entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 30, 2015 in Harbor City, CA at the age of 75. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a longtime resident of Los Angeles, CA. Corrine was a retired employee of the United States Postal Service. After retiring she found great pleasure working as a crossing guard for...
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