Obituaries

Harriet Jackson Landry

Harriet Jackson Landry

Feb 13, 2015

Harriet Jackson Landry completed this life journey and went to live with her Father in his many mansions on Friday, February 13, 2015 at the age of 60. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Harriet was a graduate of Meadow Draughn College, and a retired employee of Avondale Shipyards. Beloved wife Nathaniel...

Murray Brumfield

Murray Brumfield

Feb 13, 2015

Murray "Chief" Brumfield, a retired Business Owner / Floor Covering Mechanic, entered into eternal rest at Passages Hospice and Sanctuary on Friday, February 13, 2015. Husband of the late Willie Jean Brumfield. Father of Julia (Jeffrey) Vappie, Rev. Dr. Robert (Sharon) Brumfield, Gwendolyn Sedillo, Tammy (Larry) Clark, Derek, Damon (Alisha), and Patrick (Sandy) Brumfield, and the late Mark A. and...

Melvin James Bennett, Sr.

Melvin James Bennett, Sr.

Feb 9, 2015

Melvin James Bennett, Sr. peacefully entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Monday, February 9, 2015 at the age of 51. He was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Loving father of DanNisha (Alex) Bennett, DeLisa (Damian) Alexander, and Melvin (Shirell) Bennett, Jr. Father figure to Tynessia Jackson and Chante Williams. Beloved...

Pamela Eugene Carter

Pamela Eugene Carter

Feb 9, 2015

Evangelist Pamela Eugene Carter entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 9, 2015 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Loving mother of Latoya (Tommie) Carter. Daughter of the late Sam Mosely and Elsie Alma Boudreaux. Granddaughter of the late Frank and Ester Eugene. Sister of Steven (Consuella) Eugene, Debra (Edward) Coleman, Jeanette (Charles) Hills, Elise Delahoussaye and Jauline (Gary) Williams. Godmother...

Darrall Williams, Sr.

Darrall Williams, Sr.

Feb 9, 2015

Rev. Darrall Williams, Sr., entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 9, 2015 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved husband of Wilma Williams. Father of LeKesha (Byron) Reynolds, Darrall Williams, Jr., David Williams, Sherrell (Nicolaus) Sylve, Katrina Williams, and Angela (Fabian) Fluker. Son of Laura Williams and the late Nolan Williams. Brother of Reginald Williams, Sr., Eric Williams, Sr., Derek...

Diane Wilford

Diane Wilford

Feb 8, 2015

Diane Wilford, a salesperson for Wal Mart, departed this life on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Mother of Quaratina Wilford, Damien WIlford, Bobby Wilford, Alicia Wilford, and Deintre Wilford. Daughter of Easter Wilford and the late Aaron Wilford. Sister of Aaron, Jr., William, Ernest, Donald, Jerry, Tracy, and Toni Wilford, Annie Cooper, and Joyce Skinner, also survived by 9 grandchildren and...

Warren Scovell

Warren Scovell

Feb 7, 2015

Warren "Buddy" Tyrone Scovell departed this life at Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center on Saturday, February 7, 2015. Father of Tyrone Derrick Scovell. Grandfather of Tyrone, Akeem, Kyra, Ras Daniel, Righteous, and Ras David Scovell. Son of the late Warren and Geneva Scovell. Brother of Lucrecia Johnson, Shedrick Scovell, Shirnette Wilson and the late Jean Bush, Jacinta Scovell and Warren...

Catherine Edison Cornelius

Catherine Edison Cornelius

Feb 7, 2015

Catherine Edison Cornelius, loving matriarch of her family, was called home to the Lord at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 10:00p.m. She was a native of New Roads, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA for the past 44 years. Catherine was employed as a nutritionist with the Jefferson Parish Council on Aging at...

Brenda Bernard Smith

Brenda Bernard Smith

Feb 6, 2015

Brenda Bernard Smith, a homemaker, departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, February 6, 2015 at the age of 65. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Daughter of the late James Bernard and Juanita Frazier Bernard. Granddaughter of the late Edna Lomax and Edward Frazier. Sister of Bertha Lawrence;...

Reginald Ernest, Sr.

Reginald Ernest, Sr.

Feb 4, 2015

Reginald Ernest, Sr. departed this life on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at the age of 79. He was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Reginald was a retired employee of Bunny Bakery. Devoted father of Reginald Ernest, Jr., Toinette Ernest-Trotter, Derrick F. Ernest and Joan D. Ernest-Pierre. Son of the late Lawrence Ernest and Mozella...

Donald Alexander

Donald Alexander

Feb 2, 2015

Donald Alexander, a butcher for Sal's Meat Market, departed his earthly home on Monday, February 2, 2015. He served in the U.S. Army for 3 years. Beloved father of Brandon Dillon. Son of the late Louis and Oretha Alexander. Brother of Gladis (the late Sherman) Rogers, Florence (Henry) Duncan, Edith Mae Diggs (Larry Robertson) and the late Leona Alexander, Ruby...

James Larry Pierce

James Larry Pierce

Feb 1, 2015

James Larry "Gator" Pierce, a construction worker for Advanced Plumbing, departed this life on Sunday, February 1, 2015. Father of James Pierce, Jr., James "Rabbit" and Sharon Riggins, James and Jerome Boatner, Shirlonda and Latanya Lindsey, Larrynisha, Khalil, Shakhalila Johnson, and Louella Williams. Son of the late Emma Steward and Andrew Pierce. Brother of Warren Pierce, Benjamin Walker, Bobby, Abraham,...

Elvis J. Smith

Elvis J. Smith

Feb 1, 2015

Elvis "Boody" J. Smith departed this life on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at the age of 58. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved son of Juanita P. Smith and the late Albert Smith, Sr. Father of Reginald, Jaleesa, Raymeese , Kevin, Amiracle and Quen'Terra. Brother of Elaine Smith Brignac, Rita (I. C.) Wilson, Albert (Connie) Smith,...

Ronnie Jones

Ronnie Jones

Feb 1, 2015

Ronnie Jones, a retired postal worker for United States Post Office, departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at 1:30p.m. Son of the late Rev. Paul, Sr. and Geneva Reed Jones. Stepson of Alean Briggs Jones. Brother of Jerry (Betty) Jones, Sr., Paul Clair, Patrick (Diane) Jones of Huntsville, Keithen Jones, Dorothy (James) Reed,...

Odeal Jean Lewis

Odeal Jean Lewis

Jan 29, 2015

Odeal Jean Lewis, a retired Paraeducator for Jefferson Parish Public Schools, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at her residence. Beloved mother of Michael L. (Vanessa) Lewis. Grandmother of Donte Patin and Paris Higgins. Daughter of the late Clarence Lewis, Sr. and Hazel Smith Landry. Sister of the late Elouise Lewis, Clarence Lewis, Jr., and Ezidore Lewis,...

Earnest Roberson

Earnest Roberson

Jan 26, 2015

Earnest "Sonny" Roberson, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 26, 2015. Husband of Oralee Jimcoily Roberson. Father of Ora (Garland) Jimcoily, Shelia (late Mathew) Bennet, Earnest, Jr. (Rose), Wayne (Sharon), and Kenneth (Linda) Roberson. Son of the late Samuel and Leona Hammond Roberson, Sr. Brother of Louvenia Buckles, Earline Armstrong, and Shirley Mae Roberson. Brother in law of...

Clarence Williams, Jr.

Clarence Williams, Jr.

Jan 24, 2015

Clarence (Geno) Williams, Jr., a retired barge cleaner, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 24,2015. Beloved husband of Margaret Avery Williams. Father of Samantha Robinson and Timothy Williams. Son of the late Clarence and Edmonia Broussard Williams. Brother of Ernest Williams, Earline Williams, Adeline Williams Fitzpatrick, Charlie Williams, and the late Charity Williams Thomas, Bertha Williams Chisholm, and Roselee...

James Jackson

James Jackson

Jan 23, 2015

James "Jimmie" Jackson, a retired Oiler at McDermott Tidewater, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015. Beloved husband of Beverly Jackson. Father of Emmet Garrison Jr., Melfred (Felicia) Garrison, Martinell (Beverly) Garrison Sr., and Webster (Constance) Garrison, Sr. Son of the late Willie Jackson, Sr. and Pearlie Whitney. Brother of Shirley Jackson and the late Cecilia Jackson Holden, Evelina Jackson...

Thomas Joseph Hill, Jr.

Thomas Joseph Hill, Jr.

Jan 22, 2015

Thomas Joseph Hill, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at LSU Interim Hospital. Son of Delores R. Hill and the late Thomas J. Hill, Sr. Grandson of the late Laurel P. and Samuel Robertson, Naomi and Thomas J. Hill. Brother of Lester Hill, Diane Hill, Pamela H. (Anthony) Edwards and the late Tyrone Hill and Naomi...

Michael Wayne Harper

Michael Wayne Harper

Jan 22, 2015

Michael Wayne Harper, Sr., owner of Harper's Lawn Care, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015. Father of Michael Wayne Harper, Jr. Son of the late Charlie and Pearline Harper. Grandson of the late Ben and Ether Harper and Rufus and Maggie Stevens. Brother of Charlie (Marlene) Harper, Jr., Warren Harper, Kenneth Wayne Harper, Watachulyn (Joseph, Jr.) H. Gilbert, Latonya...