Obituaries
Johnnie Williams
May 28, 2014
Johnnie "Coach" Williams, born April 19, 1933 passed on away Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Touro Infirmary at the age of 81. "Coach" or "Big Will", as he was affectionately called by his students, players, and extended family. Was the father of Jon Glynn Williams, Cornell Davage Williams, and Corice Dorosa Williams. Grandfather of Alisha Christine Pagano and his favorite...
Percy Joseph Granger, III
May 26, 2014
Percy Joseph "Joe" Granger, III, former truck driver for SAIA and Roadway departed this life on Monday, May 26, 2014. Husband of the late Cheryl Granger. Father of Tyrone J. (Denise) Granger, Sr. Stepfather of Isiah Holmes. Grandfather of Tonja (Dimitrius) Spencer, Janee' Green, Tori, Tynese, Toi, Taj, Taysha, Tyrone, Jr., and Terrick Granger. Great grandfather of Dimitrius, Jr., Syklar,...
Sherman H Flagg
May 26, 2014
Sherman Henry "Fluke" Flagg, Sr., a retiree of the United States Air Force, departed this life on Monday, May 26, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Gloria Tross Flagg. Father of Kenneth (Terry), Kelvin (Audreya) and Jacqueline Flagg, Karen (Jerry) Kelley and the late Sherman Flagg, Jr., Monica Flagg Riggins and Eugene Grisby. Grandfather of Jacquell Flagg (Andre) Randolph, Jeremy...
Delores C McGuffey
May 24, 2014
Delores "Dee" McGuffey, age 75, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Levine Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Charlotte, NC. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Huntersville, NC. Delores was a graduate of Delgado Community College and employed with the Orleans Parish Public School System. Loving wife of 25 years...
Lauranette Macon Bolton
May 21, 2014
Lauranette Elaine Macon Bolton departed this life on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at East Jefferson General Hospital. Loving mother of Theo (Quinity) Williams, Jr. of Houston TX. Grandmother of Taylor Williams and Trebien Robinson. Daughter of the late David Macon, Jr. and Audrey Hoffman Macon Smith. Granddaughter of the late Rev. Earl and Rosa Baptiste Hoffmann, David Macon Sr. and...
Sheila Oliver Alexander
May 21, 2014
Sheila Oliver Alexander, a retired Business Officer Manager, departed this life at Methodist Hospital Houston, Tx. on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Beloved wife of Elliott Alexander. Mother of Erica (Boris) Harris, and Erin Alexander. Daughter of the late Wilbert and Eva Estelle Cloud Oliver. Sister of Jerald, Ronnie, and Frankie Oliver, Larnette Cloud, Brenda Quarles, Carolyn Tuggerson, Denise Hovis, Lilliann...
Nathaly Justine Gandy
May 17, 2014
Nathaly Justine Gandy, an angel and daughter entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 7:10p.m.. Beloved daughter of Justin Gandy and Ester Diaz. Granddaughter of George and Demetra Gandy, Tony Sarrio, and Maria Diaz. Great granddaughter of the late Francisco Calderon, Justine Smith Obey, and Thelma Stampley Gandy. Sister of Marcelo Gandy,...
Richard Ross
May 16, 2014
Richard Ross, a barber entered into eternal rest Friday, May 16, 2014 at his residence. Father of Donald McElveen and Josette Schaffner. Son of the late Fred Ross, Sr. and Mary Lee Green Ross. Brother of Ralph Ross, Eugene Ross, Shirley Joseph, Eva Davis, and the late Jimmy, Roudloph, and Fred Ross, Jr., Anita, Amy, Doretha, Mary, and Orelia, also...
Delana Joy Fairman
May 16, 2014
Delana (Frogy Frog, Gi-Gi) Wright Fairman, departed this life at Ochnser Medical Center Jefferson Highway on Friday, May 16, 2014. Beloved wife of Jerry L. Fairman, Sr. Devoted mother of Jerry L. (Karen) Fairman, Jr. Grandmother of Laila and Langston Fairman. Loving daughter of Antoine, Sr. and Pearl Wright. Sister of Sonya (Gregory) Gaines, Patrina (Christian) Warrick, Gail "Mussie" Wright,...
Noreane Clofer Turner
May 13, 2014
Noreane Clofer Turner, age 60, departed this life on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at her residence. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Noreane retired from Avondale Shipyard after 27 years of service and was chief steward of Laborers International Union of North America Local 689. Loving mother of Leonard Turner, Jr., April...
Keyoka Deshawn Collins
May 12, 2014
Keyoka Deshawn Collins, age 22, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 12, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Keyoka was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School and she played AAU basketball. Loving daughter of Howard and Michelle Wyatt and the late Yoka Collins....
Wilbert Ruffin, Sr
May 10, 2014
Wilbert "Coonie' Ruffin, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the age of 80. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving husband of Celeste Brooks Ruffin. Devoted father of Shirley Ruffin Crump, Jerome (Linda) Ruffin, Wilbert Ruffin, Jr. and the late Cheryl and Joan Ruffin. Son of the late Henry Ruffin, Sr....
Cletus M. Matthews
May 9, 2014
Cletus "Errol" Matthews, a retired construction and instrument fitter, departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Friday, May 9, 2014. Husband of Yvonne Matthews. Father of Andy, Wayne (Andrea), Ernest, Marcia, Alana, Robert, and Gizelle Matthews. Son of the late Japhus and Erane Matthews. Brother of Charles, Cecil, and Ernest Matthews, Monica Penn, and Jean Bernard and the...
Carlette Marie Ellis
May 9, 2014
Carlette Marie Ellis, a home maker, departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Highway on Friday, May 9, 2014. Mother of Lynell Ellis, Jr., Keith Ellis, Shannon Ellis, Anthony Smith, Sr., Trinity Smith, Chelette Smith Jones, and Tirelle Smith. Daughter of the late Freddie Smith, Sr. and Betsy Blanks. Stepdaughter of the late Mack D. Blanks. Granddaughter of the...
Gertrude Baptiste
May 9, 2014
Gertrude Baptiste departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Friday, May 9, 2014 at the age of 57. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Metairie, LA. Loving wife of Cornell Baptiste, Sr. Devoted mother of Shelita (Vincent) Phillips, Cornell Baptiste, Jr., Dawnyell Baptiste and Shawntell Baptiste. Daughter of the late Cannie...
Johnnie Neal, Jr.
May 9, 2014
Johnnie Neal Jr., a retired truck driver for Phillip Brothers Trucking Service, departed this life at Marrero Health Care Center on Friday, May 9, 2014. Husband of the late Shirley Mae Neal. Father of Barbara Gales and Bertha Mae (Linnis) Vallery. Adopted father of Carolyn and Alita Williams. Grandfather of Robert T. Neal, Sr. and Ava Williams. Son of the...
Lillian Ann Foley
May 8, 2014
Lillian Ann Foley, a Direct Support Worker with Reliable Community Alternatives, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at University Hospital. Beloved mother of the late Demone and Samuel Foley. Daughter of the late Johnny Foley, Sr. and Barbara Stewart Foley. Granddaughter of the late Lillian Washington and Fad Stewart. Sister of Johnny Foley, Willie Foley, Annette Foley,and...
Harold Berry
May 5, 2014
Harold Berry, age 59, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Harold was a retired employee of West Jefferson Medical Center and presently employed as a supervisor with Security Alliance. Beloved husband of Frances Berry. Devoted father of Monique Berry and Maisha Berry Carson; also survived...
Larry Roeling Simpson, Sr.
May 5, 2014
Larry Roeling Simpson, Sr., age 76, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 5, 2014 at Canon Hospice. He was a native of Davante, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Larry was a retired police officer with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff Office Community Relations Divisions. Beloved husband of Josie M. Simpson and the late Willie Mae Brooks-Simpson by...
Clarence Marshall, Jr
May 3, 2014
Clarence "Boonie" Marshall, Jr., a tug boat captain for Tide Water Marine departed this life on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Husband of Yolanda Marshall. Father of Danielle Goffner and Bria Goffner. Grandfather of Terry Smith, III and Terrence Ingram, Jr. Son of Vera W. Marshall and the late Clarence Marshall, Sr. Brother of Kevin Marshall and the late Henry Marshall,...
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