Obituaries

Josephine Veal Washington

Josephine Veal Washington

Nov 26, 2015

Josephine Veal Washington, a retired central supply supervisor, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at the age of 90. She was a native of Baton Rouge, La. and a resident of Bridge City, La. Companion of Ernest Jackson. Mother of Hilda McClure, Horace Washington, Sr., Betty Washington, Eric Veal, Charley Veal, Debbie Lewis, Mark Veal and the...

Michael S. Fairman

Michael S. Fairman

Nov 26, 2015

Michael Seloan Fairman, entered into eternal rest at Bayside Healthcare Center on Thursday, November 26, 2015. Father of Makaylan Fairman and Kaiya S. Black. Stepfather of Clarence Brown and Trevon Fluker. Son of Willie Fairman, Jr. and the late Yong Hwa Fairman. Grandson of the late Willie and Thomas Fairman. Brother of Terri J. Fairman, Sr., Terrance R. Fairman, Ronald...

Percival Elliott Pritchett

Percival Elliott Pritchett

Nov 25, 2015

Percival Elliott Pritchett , a sales associate for Home Depot, entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Beloved husband of Renita Dedeaux Pritchett. Devoted father of Percival (Devita), Christopher (Tanika), Ronald, and Beverly (Charles Hooker) Pritchett. Son of Ernestine Richard Pritchett and the late Rev. Alex J. Pritchett, Sr. Grandson of the late...

Marie Love Phillips

Marie Love Phillips

Nov 25, 2015

Marie Consetta Love Phillips, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 23, 2015 at the age of 52. She was a native New Orleans, LA, a former resident of Marrero, LA and presently residing in LaPlace, LA. Affectionately known to family and friends as “Tina”, she was the first lady of Covenant Bible Fellowship. Beloved wife of Pastor Rene’Warren Phillips....

Leonard T Williams

Leonard T Williams

Nov 24, 2015

Leonard “Skeeter” Theotis Williams, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at University Hospital. Comapnion of Janice Lewis. Father of Leonard Charles and the late Dylan Charles. Son of Leonard T. Williams, Sr. and Mary Hill Williams. Grandson of the late Roosevelt & Emmaline Williams, Dallas and Cornelius Hill. Brother of Eldric, Sr. (Shewanda) Ivan, Carlos (Nicole),...

Mark Bergeron

Mark Bergeron

Nov 24, 2015

Mark Bergeron entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Devoted father of Markeisha Emery. Beloved son of the late Richard and Eloise Phoenix. Grandson of the late Herman, Sr. and Emma Bergeron, Frank and Mildred Phoenix. Brother of Pernell Bergeron, Richard Bergeron, Dion Bergeron, Valerie Bergeron Vedor, and Monica Bergeron Pichon,  also survived by a host of nieces, nephews,...

Sim Nevels, Jr.

Sim Nevels, Jr.

Nov 23, 2015

Sim Nevels Jr. departed this life on Monday, November 23, 2015. He was a U. S. Army Veteran, and retired from Amtrak, after working in the railroad industry for over 30 years.   Devoted father of Shandel, Sherry and Marvin Nevels. Son of the late Johanna Nevels and Sim Nevels, Sr. Grandfather of Ireana Nevels, Quentin Nevels, Reniqui Martinez, Dylan Martinez,...

Clarence Smith, Jr.

Clarence Smith, Jr.

Nov 23, 2015

Clarence Edward Smith, Jr., age 83, departed this life on Monday, November 23, 2015 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Clarence was a retired groundskeeper of St. Joseph Catholic Church and School.   Beloved son of Clarence E. Smith, Sr. and Louise Hebert Smith. Brother of Shirley Dixon...

Oscar Kelly Anderson, Sr.

Oscar Kelly Anderson, Sr.

Nov 22, 2015

Oscar Kelly Anderson, Sr., a truck driver for Drake Concrete Services Inc., departed this life on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at the age of 70. He is a native of Belle Chasse, LA and resident of New Orleans, LA. Husband of the late Jerrie Dean Anderson. Father of Oscar Kelly (Arianne) Anderson, Jr., Kevin (Tonette) Anderson, Walter Tyrone (Jennifer) Anderson,...

Florence Sullen

Florence Sullen

Nov 21, 2015

Florence (Teene) Sullen departed this life at Ochsner Foundation Hospital on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Former wife of Arthur Black, Jr. Beloved mother of Trekina Monique Black (Angel) Chavez, Joshua, Travey, Leonard, and Steve Black. Daughter of Joseph Jones and the late Florence Sullen. Granddaughter of the late Odeal (Hurite) Sullen and Velma ((Joseph) Jones, Sr. Sister of Cassandra, Cheryl,...

John Mitchell, Jr.

John Mitchell, Jr.

Nov 20, 2015

John “Bunny” Mitchell, Jr., passed away peacefully on Friday, November 20, 2015 at the age of 41. Father of John Mitchell, III and Sauji Mitchell. Son of John Mitchell, Sr. and Rosemary N. Mitchell. Brother of Shantell Mitchell and Jer’Michael Mitchell. Uncle of Sam O’Neal Nunnery, III. Nephew of Sherrlyn Mundy, Dorothy Jackson, Leona Mae Richardson, Linda (Thomas) Wilder, Curbit...

Mildred Peters Mack

Mildred Peters Mack

Nov 19, 2015

Mildred Peters Mack, age 71, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was a native of Bogalusa, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA for over 40 years. Mildred was a retired nursing assistant from West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved wife of the late Allen E. Mack. Loving mother of...

Kalila Linise Ragas

Kalila Linise Ragas

Nov 16, 2015

Baby Kalila Linise Ragas peacefully entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, November 16, 2015 at the age of 4 months. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Loving daughter of Corriane J. Ragas and Trelvin Hunter, Sr. Little sister of Trelvin Hunter, Jr., John Hunter, Shantrell Hunter and...

Mack A. Cobb

Mack A. Cobb

Nov 13, 2015

Mack A. Cobb, a retired radioman for the U S Navy entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, November 13, 2015 at 4:00a.m. Husband of Barbara A. Cobb. Father of Mack A. Cobb, Jr. and Andrea Cobb. Stepfather of Bernel, Bryant, Bryon, and Timothy Richard, and Wanda George. Son of the late Jodi, Sr. and Verlus...

Albertha H. Davis

Albertha H. Davis

Nov 13, 2015

Albertha “Berta Girl” Harrison Davis answered her master’s call on Friday, November 13, 2015 at the age of 87. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved mother of Ray (Sonita) Davis, Jr., Michael (Sandra) Davis, Keith Davis, Ronald Davis, Donna (Lance) Brown, and Sandra Jean Davis. Daughter of the late Samuel, Sr. and Johanna Harrison. Sister...

Deborah Crosby Drake

Deborah Crosby Drake

Nov 13, 2015

Deborah Ann Crosby Drake peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 13, 2015 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 64. She was a native and lifelong resident of the Westbank. Deborah was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 69, and continued her studies at Grambling State College where she earned a degree in Social...

Thomas Hart, Jr.

Thomas Hart, Jr.

Nov 12, 2015

Thomas Solomon Hart, Jr., a retired Allied Waste supervisor, departed this life on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Loving husband of Tricia Wilson-Hart. Father of Renee Hart, Tessie Hart, Thomas (Delores) Hart IV, Rodney (Danielle) Green, Tamika (Sherman) Green, Antonia Johns, Bridgette Reynard, Talia Wilson, Trenton Hart, Joshua Keyes, Taylor Hart and the late Robert Hart...

Pocha Bright

Pocha Bright

Nov 10, 2015

Pocha Aline Simmons Bright, age 74, departed this life for her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at East Jefferson General Hospital. She was a native of Scottville, LA and a resident of Metairie, LA. Pocha was a retired employee of Tulane University Medical Center. Loving wife of James Bright. Devoted mother of Pastor Darryl Victor (Antoinette) Phoenix, Pastor...

Albertha Ruffin Anderson

Albertha Ruffin Anderson

Nov 8, 2015

Albertha Ruffin Anderson, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a retired nurse assistant at Holy Cross Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Anderson, Sr. Devoted mother of Douglas, Jr., Alicide, Calvin, Herbert, and Bobby Anderson. Daughter of the late Henry and Josephine Felo Ruffin. Sister of Joseph...

Jessie Young Tate

Jessie Young Tate

Nov 8, 2015

Jessie M. Pettis Young Tate, a retired accounts payable clerk, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at her residence. Beloved wife of Irvin Tate, Jr. Mother of Denise (Pastor Cary) Payton, Micheal K. (Mary Ann) Ford, Sr., and Michelle Hughes. Daughter of the late Dan and Sarah Pettis. Sister of Geneva Pettis, Debra (Leo) Jones, and the...