Obituaries

Elnora Harris Clark

Elnora Harris Clark

Jan 7, 2015

Elnora Harris Clark entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. Wife of the late Wilson Clark, Sr. Mother of Bernice C. (Ernest) Bryant, Dolores C. Every, Louise P. Francois, Rosilea Clark and Geraldine C. Reed. Daughter of the late Eddie Harris, Sr. and Cecilia Noble Harris. Sister of Selena Every, Celestine Campbell, Delores (Lloyd, Sr.) Every, and the...

Shirley Gale Cole

Shirley Gale Cole

Jan 7, 2015

Shirley Gale Cole, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Willie Cole, Sr. Mother of Cynthia, Charlene, and Claudette Cole, Williemae Lewis, Edna (Michael Sr.) Callahan, Willie Cole, Jr. and the late Sheila Gilmore. Daughter of the late Stanford and Louisa Gayle. Sister of the late Elouise Jackson,...

Leotha Grandison Davis

Leotha Grandison Davis

Jan 6, 2015

Leotha G. Davis, affectionately known as "Lee" and "Wetsy" was called from labor to reward at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at the age of 74. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Throughout her life she was employed with Sears, Jefferson Parish School System, and the Council on...

Ina Taylor Lawrence

Ina Taylor Lawrence

Jan 6, 2015

Ina Claire "Toni" Taylor Lawrence passed from this life into the presence of Our Lord at Interim LSU Hospital on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Devoted wife of Sherman Lawrence, Sr. Loving mother of Sharon (Roderick Sr.) Watts, Sherman (Juana) Lawrence, Jr., Erin Lawrence, and Gina (Gilberto III ex.) Montanez. Daughter of the late Melvin and Enola McGinnis Taylor. Sister of...

Edward C Stemley

Edward C Stemley

Jan 6, 2015

Edward C. Stemley, Sr., age 70, was called to rest on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at his residence. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a residence of Boutte, LA. Edward was a graduate of Delgado Community College with a degree in Air Condition and Refrigeration. He was employed with the City of New Orleans as a license...

Clarence Mitchell, Sr.

Clarence Mitchell, Sr.

Jan 5, 2015

Clarence (Shot) Mitchell, Sr. entered into eternal rest at Marrero Health Care Center on Monday, January 5, 2015. Husband of Leatrice Mitchell. Father of Clarence Mitchell, Jr., Beryl Mitchell, Gaynell Green, Robin (Romalice) Claiborne, and Tyran Mitchell. Son of the late Anderson and Clodine Mitchell. Brother of Anderson (Stephanie) Mitchell, John (Bobby) Thomas, Shirley Mae Mitchell, Veronica Winzy, Neita (Anthony)...

Rev. Daniel Harris

Rev. Daniel Harris

Jan 5, 2015

Rev. Daniel Harris, Sr. age 91, peacefully entered into eternal rest at Bayside Nursing Home on Monday, January 5, 2015 at the 6:00a.m. He was a native of Raceland, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary Armand-Harris. Devoted father of Brenda Harris-Cockaran, Terry, Carolyn, Betty, Robert, Benny Ray, and Kevin Harris and the late...

Joseph C Birke

Joseph C Birke

Jan 5, 2015

Joseph Carver Birke, age 73, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 5, 2015. He was a native of Mobile, AL, a former resident of Birmingham, AL and presently residing in Harvey, LA. Joseph served his country as a member of the United States Navy and retired after 22 years of service. He was also employed with the VA Hospital...

Walter Ray Jackson

Walter Ray Jackson

Jan 4, 2015

Walter Ray Jackson entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 4, 2015. Husband of Letha Ruffin Jackson. Father of Curtis and Teyana. Stepfather of Vernell Bradstreet and Corey Towell. Son of Michelle Jackson (Eldred Been) and Walter Ray Molette. Grandson Betty Molette, and the late Lucy Anderson Jackson, Edward G. Molette and Marshall Jackson, Sr. Brother of Jack (Geneva) Jackson,...

Cynthia m Levy

Cynthia m Levy

Jan 4, 2015

Cynthia M. "Sookie" Levy departed this life on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus at the age of 63. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Loving mother of Dana, Keisha and Clarence Sterling, Jr. and Glenn Levy. Grandmother of the late Domonique Sterling. Great grandmother of the late...

Rosalie Ferdinand Daigs

Rosalie Ferdinand Daigs

Jan 3, 2015

Rosalie Ferdinand Daigs entered into eternal rest at Maison DeVille Nursing Home on Saturday, January 3, 2015. Rosalie was a clerk at Rotolo Martin Supermarket. Wife of the late Milton Daigs, Sr. Mother of Milton Daigs, Mary Washington, Cynthia Daigs, and the late Larry Daigs ,Jeanette Petty Daigs, and Gregory Daigs. Daughter of the late Saul, Sr. and Naomia Ferdinand....

Do'Mone Rayshawn Bennett

Do'Mone Rayshawn Bennett

Jan 2, 2015

Do'Mone Rayshawn Bennett departed this life on Friday, January 2, 2015 at the age of 28. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Do'Mone was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Devoted father of Dylin and Kara Bennett. Beloved son of Donald and Ramona Bennett. Grandson of the late John...

Agnes Evans Ross

Agnes Evans Ross

Jan 1, 2015

Agnes Evans Cosse' Ross, age 77, departed this life at Canon Hospice on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at 12:00a.m. She was a native of Port Sulphur, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA for many years. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Ross. Loving mother of Willie Kermit (Carol) Cosse', Christopher R. Cosse', Angel (Anthony) Milton, Elvira Ross, Mae Alice...

Mary Santee Jones

Mary Santee Jones

Dec 30, 2014

Mary "Shirley" Santee Jones, a caregiver for A-1 Home Health, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Mother of Anthony Brown, Sr., Ronald Brady, Jr. and her nieces, and nephews whom she reared Gary (Rhonda) Holmes, Jimmie (Juliette) Holmes, Debra (Michael) Ayers, Alisha (Bernard) Santee-Alexander Grandmother of the late Anthony Brown, Jr. Daughter of the...

Garfield Williams, Jr.

Garfield Williams, Jr.

Dec 28, 2014

Garfield Williams, Jr., a landscaper, peacefully entered into eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at the age of 77. He was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved husband of Maggie Noel Williams. Loving father of Diane Williams (fiancée Calvin Jacks), Eunice Williams and Richard (Kim Marie) Williams. Son of the...

Mathilda C Campbell

Mathilda C Campbell

Dec 27, 2014

Mathilda C. Campbell peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at the age of 91. She was a native of Opelousas, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Beloved wife of the late Johnny A. Campbell, Sr. Loving mother of Diana (Donald) Ragas, Jamesetta (Leslie) Williams, Johnny (Shelia) Campbell and the late Donald Harris. Stepmother of Joe...

Estelle Fox Guillory

Estelle Fox Guillory

Dec 25, 2014

Estelle Fox Guillory entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 25, 2014. Wife of the late Joseph Earl Guillory. Mother of Joyce Marsiallis Morris. Grandmother of Joyce M. Stewart, Naopleon Morris, Jr., and Jennifer M. Larche. Step grandmother of Duane M. Lloyd. Great grandmother of Napoleon Morris, III, Suzanne S. Mallory, Rasheeda B. Morris, Jessica N. Larche, and Imani R....

Sterling Derrell Blackmon

Sterling Derrell Blackmon

Dec 20, 2014

Sterling Derrell Blackmon, age 20, departed this life on Saturday, December 20, 2014. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Loving son of Trenice M. Blackmon and Sterling Calvin. Brother of Sherell Sparks and Tatum Calvin. Grandson of Donice Blackmon, James Bourgeois, Mary Ann Calvin and Willie Harper. Great grandson of Bobbie N. Blackmon,...

Mary Bessie Turner

Mary Bessie Turner

Dec 19, 2014

Mary Bessie Manuel Turner entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 19, 2014 at the age of 61. She was a native of Orville, AL and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of James Boutte Turner. Loving mother of Cassandra (Robert) England, Minister Corey (Kelly) Howard, Sr., Kendrick (Demetrice) Turner, and Kayla Turner LaSalle. Stepmother of Trina McKnight and...

Mattie Williams Wilson

Mattie Williams Wilson

Dec 18, 2014

Mattie L. Wilson, a retired Jefferson Parish Public School teacher, entered into eternal rest and paradise on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at the age of 66. She was a native of Centerville, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Mattie was a graduate of Dillard University and later attended Xavier University Masters of Education Program with only 3 hours away...