Obituaries
Madora J Harris
Dec 18, 2014
Mother Madora J. Harris, age 91, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. She was a native of Darrowville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Daisy Royal and the late August Jones. Daughter of the late Felix Harris, Sr. and Virginia G. Harris. Sister of Clinton, Vernon,...
Alma Andry Stewart
Dec 18, 2014
Alma Andry Stewart, transitioned on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. Devoted wife of Ernest Stewart, Jr. Mother of Betty S. Simmons, Marlene S. Birden, Nedra S. Jackson, Apostle Ronnie R. (Joyce) Stewart, Sr. and the late Jacquelyn Stewart and Linda S. Getridge. Daughter of the late Frank and Mary Andry. Grandmother of the...
Gregory Alton Johnson
Dec 16, 2014
Gregory Alton Johnson departed this life at his residence on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. Father of Gregory Alton Young, Christopher Joseph Young, Christine Marie Young and Joshua Young. Son of Luberta E. Johnson and the late Murphy Johnson, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 57 years a native of New Orleans, La. and a resident...
Khian Anisha Drawsand
Dec 12, 2014
Khian Anisha Drawsand entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 12, 2014 at Methodist Hospital TMC in Houston, TX at the age of 38. She was a native and resident of Harvey, LA. Devoted mother of Ariante Drawsand, Ernest Touro, V, E'Quan and E'Mari Garrison. Loving daughter of Learence and Judy Drawsand. Granddaughter of Lillie Bell Jenkins-Wilson, Gustiner Tezeno Drawsand...
Alice Smith Walker
Dec 9, 2014
Alice Smith Walker entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at the age of 84. She was native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Beloved wife of 63 years to Roy B. Walker, Sr. Loving mother of Roy (Carlita Faye) Walker, Jr., Larry Doak Walker, Bernadette (Johnny) Duplessis, Norris (Delores) Walker, Brian (Veronica) Walker,...
Connie Esther Toles
Dec 8, 2014
Connie Hickman Toles entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 8, 2014 at the age of 48. She was a native and lifelong resident of Algiers, LA. Loving mother of Rudi (Allison) Gastinell, Jamie (Ferris) Jones and James Toles, Jr. Grandmother of Jahri and Milani Gastinell. Devoted daughter of Doris Washington and the late Munson Hickman, Sr. Stepdaughter of Victor...
Tory Tyrell Sanders
Dec 5, 2014
Tory Tyrell Sanders, Sr. passed away on Friday, December 5, 2014 in Marrero, LA. Father of Tory Tyrrell Sanders, Jr. and Shiobhan Riley Sanders. Son of Cornel and Sheron Sanders. Brother of Colby Sanders. Grandson of the late Esther "Queen" Eugene and Riley Sanders, Sr. Nephew of the late Riley Sanders, Jr.; also survived by a host of other relatives...
Jimmie Lionel Lawrence
Dec 5, 2014
Jimmie Lionel Lawrence, transitioned on Friday, December 5, 2014. Father of Charlotte (Craig) Blake of Denver, CO. Son of Regina Verrett Copper and the late James L. Lawrence. Stepson of the late Marcellus D. Copper, Jr. Brother of Troy M. (Angela) Lawrence of Snellville, GA, Joshua J. Copper, Atrise L. Hunter and Tonya Copper of New Orleans, LA, and Crystal...
Cornell Von Glover
Dec 5, 2014
Cornell "Bacon" Von Glover, departed this life on Monday, December 1, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Father of Carniya, Camyre, and Cornell Glover, Jr. Son of Alfred and Cynthia Glover Scott and the late Cornell Robinson. Brother of Alfred Glover, Erica Alphonse and the late Dwayne and Kendrell Glover. Grandson of Leon and Rebecca Glover Brown, Mary and Walter...
Gloriden Kennedy Jones
Dec 3, 2014
Gloriden Kennedy Jones, a retired bus driver for Magnolia School for over 30 years, was called home on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Devoted wife of Herman Jones. Mother of Debbie Simmons, Angela Simmons, Herman (Cemetria) Shelby, Katie (Patrick) Taylor, and the late Ernest Charles Simmons, Sr. Grandmother of the late Lamont Ellis Simmons. Daughter of the late Curtis and Louella...
Gloria Williams Stevenson
Nov 27, 2014
Gloria Williams Stevenson, age 66, peacefully departed life for her heavenly home on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Marrero Healthcare Center. Wife of the late Andrew Stevenson, Sr. Mother of Andrew Stevenson, Jr. Grandmother of Anthony, Andrew, Nakia, and the late Quentin Bishop and Jazymine Williams. Daughter of the late Selina and Joseph Williams, Sr. Sister of Mary Williams (Matthew)...
Betty Gullage Brooks
Nov 26, 2014
Betty Jean Gullage Brooks, departed this life Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Devoted wife of Maurice Brooks. Daughter of Alex and Ethel Henry, adopted daughter of the late Ruffas Gullage. Sister of Jeanette Houston, Carl Houston, Fred Houston, Eddie Houston, Sr., and the late Angel Henry and Antoinette McGee. Granddaughter of the late James...
Wanda Marie Mayfield
Nov 24, 2014
Wanda "Big Baby" Marie Mayfield entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 24, 2014 at the age of 48. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Napoleonville, LA. Loving mother of Terry, Frank and Brittany Mayfield. Grandmother of Jeremiah Morris, Ja'Nyah, Ja'Kyah, Ja'Kira, Ja'Kaila, Jaden, Tiana and baby Mayfield. Devoted daughter of Thais Mayfield. Sister...
Bonnie Bell Divinity
Nov 22, 2014
Bonnie Bell Burns Divinity, age 80, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at her home in Harvey, LA. Bonnie was a member of Mt. Sinai C.M.E. Church, Harvey, LA. She was an Entrepreneur and business partner of Divinity Trucking Service for 43 years with her beloved husband of 60 years Louis Willie Divinity, Sr. Loving mother of Louis...
Lionel Ross, Sr.
Nov 20, 2014
Lionel Ross, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at the age of 76. Husband of 54 years to Gloria Ross. Father of Sheba Ross Logan, Lionel Ross, Jr., Corey (Connie) Ross, Taurus "Tyron" (Tanika) Ross, Torres (Yolanda) Ross and Keyron (Marquita) Ross. Son of the late Willie, Sr. and Eliza Santiago Ross. Brother of Eliza (Samuel)...
Sinclair Wright, Jr.
Nov 20, 2014
Sinclair "The Streetcar Man" Wright, Jr., age 70, departed this life on earth on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at St. Theresa Hospice Hospital. He was a native of Franklin, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Sinclair was employed as a security guard for 44 years at Touro Infirmary Hospital of New Orleans. His true love of art was expressed...
Cheramie Waits Louper
Nov 17, 2014
Cheramie "Cherry" Waits Louper, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014 at her residence. Cheramie was educated in New Orleans, LA. She was employed as a Patient Care Nurse at Ochsner Hospital until her health failed and caused her to retire. Wife of the late Martin Michael Louper, Sr. Mother of Keanna Jones, Martin Michael Louper, Jr., Brandon (Kaswana) Louper, and...
KeiShon Terrell Every
Nov 14, 2014
KeiShon Terrell Every, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Son of Raymond Williams and Noreen Every. Brother of RaeShon Every, Sr. and LaShon Every-Austin. Grandson of Lucille Every and Royal A. Every, Sr. Great grandson of the late Jerry and Mable Jones, Adam and Enola Every, Sr. Cousin of the late Ken Every Mayfield....
John Henry Johnson, Jr.
Nov 14, 2014
John Henry Johnson, Jr., a retired employee of the United States Postal Service, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 14, 2014 at the age of 66. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. John was a 1966 graduate of Lincoln High School and served his country as a sergeant in the United...
Willie D. Cook
Nov 13, 2014
Willie Dean Cook departed this life on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Beloved husband of Elaine C. Cook. Stepfather of Lolita and Oscar Blunt, Mahalia Brathwaite, Noel Starks, Annette Epps, Sandra Lewis and Antira Zanders. Son of the late James M. Cook and Alberta Good; also survived by 24 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 5 great great...