Obituaries

Lum Davis, Jr.

Lum Davis, Jr.

Jul 31, 2015

Lum Davis, Jr., a retired Assistant Maintenance Worker at John Ehret High School, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 31, 2015 at Carrington Place Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Brenda London Davis. Father of Byron (Goldie) Davis, Darian (Keisha) Davis, Corey (Felicia) Davis, and the late Lum Davis, III and Camisha Davis. Son of the late Lum Davis, Sr....

Simon Taylor, Jr.

Simon Taylor, Jr.

Jul 29, 2015

Simon "Hamp" "Taylor" Taylor, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at the age of 73. He was a native of Bogalusa, LA and a longtime resident of Algiers, LA. Beloved husband of Eula Mae Miller Taylor. Loving father of Karla and Travis Taylor, Sr., and the late Kilan Taylor. Grandfather of Tanisha, Kimberly and Kayla Taylor,...

Alfred Leo Bodden

Alfred Leo Bodden

Jul 26, 2015

Alfred Leo Bodden, a retired contractor, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Touro Infirmary Hospital in New Orleans, La. Father of Carol (Byron, Jr.) James and the late Louis B. Riley. Son of the late Muriel Brooks and Samuel Bodden. Brother of Loyd Brooks, Ola Sargent, Cyrena Rich and the late Richard Bodden and Sarah Allen...

Lynn Armand Major

Lynn Armand Major

Jul 26, 2015

Lynn Armand Major departed this life on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at the age of 65. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Venessa Major (Raymond) Patin. Devoted grandmother of Raven Maria Patin. Daughter of Gladys Johnson Armand and the late James K. Armand, Sr. Sister of Angela (Warren) Sylvas...

Nathalie Anderson

Nathalie Anderson

Jul 25, 2015

Rev. Nathalie Anderson entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 25, 2015 in McComb, MS at the age of 82 years. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of McComb, MS since being displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Loving wife of the late Elijah Steve Anderson, Sr. Loving mother of Jeffery (Toni) Anderson, Maurice Anderson, Millicent Anderson-Williams and...

Violet Stewart

Violet Stewart

Jul 25, 2015

Violet "Viola" Stewart, age 85, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Canon Hospice. She was a native of Roseland, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of the late Victor Stewart. Loving mother of Bobby Joe Leonard, Irene Martin, Donald Ray Leonard, Isabell Gaines, Lavell Doughty and the late Geraldine Leonard. Daughter...

Clifford Richard, Sr.

Clifford Richard, Sr.

Jul 23, 2015

Clifford "Huck-A-Buck" Richard, Sr., age 66, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 23, 2015. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Clifford retired as a welder from the Jefferson Parish Department of Drainage after over 20 years of service. Loving husband of Stella Boudreaux Richard for over 48...

Mattie Bell Russ

Mattie Bell Russ

Jul 22, 2015

Mattie Bell Weatherspoon Russ, a retired food technician for Henry Ford Middle School, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at 9:35p.m. Wife of Jimmie Russ, Jr. Mother of Cordelia Russ, Caroline Russ Minor, Emma Russ Anderson and Jimmie Russ, III. Daughter of the late Abraham Weatherspoon and Zella Stewart Weatherspoon. Granddaughter of the late...

Robert Louis Mosley

Robert Louis Mosley

Jul 22, 2015

Robert Louis Mosley departed this life on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. He was the founder of "G "Call Bike Club. Husband of Sandra Theresa Mosley. Father of Brandon Whittington, Joseph and Kaylah Mosley, Robert and Robie Turner, Robertnisha Tassin, Robin Brown, Treyvon Harris, Kaileiaunah Gray, Robrisha, Raheem and Rasheeda Wright, Toral Richard and the late Racquel Wright. Grandfather of the...

Clifford James Morris

Clifford James Morris

Jul 19, 2015

Clifford James Morris, age 72, entered eternal life on Sunday, July 19, 2015. He was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Cole Morris. Loving father of Rodney Gregory Morris. Grandfather of Raychell Ross and Devante Parker. Son of the late Willie Winchester, Sr., Nancy Winchester and Parnell Morris, Sr....

Marion Irene Jones

Marion Irene Jones

Jul 18, 2015

Marion "MaMa" Irene Jones, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Monday, July 18, 2015 at 2:18p.m. Beloved mother of Calvin, Denise, and Kenneth (Alicia) Jones. Daughter of the late Eli Jones, Sr. and Josephine Lozan Jones. Sister of Josephine (Terry) Brown and the late Joyce Ann Williams, Vera Jones Johnson, Barbara Ann Charles, Lois...

Arthur Lee Veal

Arthur Lee Veal

Jul 17, 2015

Arthur "Art" Lee Veal departed this life at University Hospital on Friday, July 17, 2015 at 10:26a.m. Beloved son of James and Anna Hawkins Veal. Loving father of Ariane Nicholas of Houston, Tx. and Latasha Nicholas. Brother of Ivy Lee, James Veal, Jr., Michael Veal, and the late Garry Veal, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other...

Marion Nelson

Marion Nelson

Jul 16, 2015

Marion Nelson, age 60, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at her residence in Marrero, LA. Marion was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and attended Delgado Community College. Beloved daughter of the late Gus and Ethel Nelson. Loving sister of Gloria "Barbara" Keller, Harold Nelson, Eloise Duckett, Deanna Simon and...

Jeanette Barnett Collier

Jeanette Barnett Collier

Jul 15, 2015

Jeanette Collier departed this life on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at University Hospital at 8:15p.m. Wife of the late Emile J. Collier. Beloved mother of Jeannester Rodrique, Alvin Richardson, Jr., Elvira Freeman, Lynette Crawford, Jackie Beauford , Tyrone Collier and the late Syrina Lang and Larry Barnett. Daughter of the late Adkin Eugene Barnett and Lennie Barnett. Grandmother of the...

Louise Mary Andrews

Louise Mary Andrews

Jul 13, 2015

Louise "Meme" Mary Stewart Andrews, a retired nursing assistant, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 13, 2015 at her residence. Wife of the late John Andrews, Sr. Mother of John (Tanika)Andrews, Jr. and the late Clarence Andrews, Sr. Adopted mother of Wakisha Riley. Grandmother of Clarence, Jr. and Jada L. Andrews, Ethan John Washington, and Kaelynn Coston. Great grandmother...

Kevin Shelby

Kevin Shelby

Jul 12, 2015

Kevin Shelby, Sr., age 47, departed this life at his residence in Union City, Ga. on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Beloved son of Lillie Mae Shelby. Devoted father of Kevin Shelby, Jr. and Darren Myles. Fiancé of Phyllis James. Stepfather of Natasha and Phylicia. Loving brother of Antionette, Acquanitta, Huegh (Cynthia), Herman (Cemetria) and Katie (Patrick) Taylor, Christine Gray, and...

Audrey Williams Washington

Audrey Williams Washington

Jul 12, 2015

Audrey Lee Williams Washington, a retired Central Service Technician, departed this life on Sunday, July 12, 2015 in Belle Chasse, LA at the age of 83. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Henry James Washington. Loving mother of Kim, Terrell, Sr. (Deborah), Darren (Tricia) and Henry E....

Lawrence Thompson, Sr.

Lawrence Thompson, Sr.

Jul 11, 2015

Lawrence "PaPa" Thompson, Sr., a retired truck driver, departed this life at Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center on Saturday, July 11, 2015. Husband of the late Helen Thompson. Father of Lawrence Thompson, Jr. and James Johnson. Son of the late Lawrence Thompson and Christina Smith. Preceded in death by 1 brother and 3 sisters; also survived by 3 stepchildren, 7...

Albert Burts Martin, Sr.

Albert Burts Martin, Sr.

Jul 8, 2015

Albert "Pops" Burts Martin, Sr., age 85, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Albert was a retired employee of Johns Manville Corporation and served his country for 4 years as a member of The U....

Luverta Gordon Clofer

Luverta Gordon Clofer

Jul 8, 2015

Luverta Gordon Clofer received her heavenly crown on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at the age of 92. She was a native of Wallace, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA for 70 years. Everyone who came in contact with Luverta encountered the heavenly spirit she had. Her mission in life was to get everyone saved and in church. She opened...