Obituaries
Almeda Jordan Williams
Sep 30, 2014
Almeda "Gussie" J. Williams, age 94, departed this life on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of Waggaman, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA for the past 70 years. Gussie as she was affectionately called by family and friends was a retired cafeteria worker with the Jefferson Parish School System. Beloved wife...
Willie Thomas Broome, Jr
Sep 30, 2014
Willie T. Broome, Jr., a retired laborer for Intercostal Pipeline, Inc. entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 4:30p.m. Beloved husband of the late Ethel Mae Tillman Broome. Father of Willie L. (Gloria) Broome. Grandfather of Aaron Wilson and BR McGuile .Son of the late Willie T. Broome, Sr. and Valiree Williams...
Karlton Stanley Ireanous Charles
Sep 30, 2014
Karlton Stanley Ireanous Charles entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. Loving son of Carrie Knoten and Carlton Ireneaus Isidore Charles. Father of Isaiah Cann and Karton Jones. Brother of Carla Marie Charles(Jon) Haddorff, Gabrielle Charles (Jiman) Sanders, Dominique and Emmitt Charles. Companion of Ashley Robinson. Godson of Willie Lee Franklin, also survived by a host of aunts,...
Alexander Lewis
Sep 28, 2014
Alexander Lewis, affectionately known as "Xa" "Unc" and "Paw Paw", entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 74. He was a native of Wallace, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Alexander was employed with Carrollton Lumber Company and Boh Brother Construction Company for 37 years. After retirement from...
Denzel Marcel Tarrence Jr.
Sep 26, 2014
Baby Denzel Marcel Tarrence, Jr. passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014. Son of Denzel Tarrence, Sr. and Reandra Williams. Brother of London Williams. Grandson of Ernie Tarrence, Sr., Cheryl Tarrence, Tyrone Berry, Sr., and Sabrina Berry. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of St. Luke Baptist Church, Ecclesia of Christ Fellowship Center, and neighboring...
Jeary Mackie Henderson
Sep 26, 2014
Jeary Mackie Henderson, age 70, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2014. Mrs. Henderson was a native of Slaughter, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Wife of the late Dan Henderson. Mother of Pamela, Paula, Evelyn, and Lisa Mackie. Stepmother of Darrell Felix. Daughter of the late Robert Mackie and Selena Bailey Mackie. Sister of Kenneth (Deadra) Mackie, Charlotte...
Sheryl Annette Harris
Sep 25, 2014
Sheryl "Nettie" Annette Harris, a registered nurse, peacefully entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at the age of 53. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Sheryl was a graduate of William Carey College. Beloved mother of Tromane (Derricka) Harris. Loving grandmother of Tromane "TJ",...
Alfred L. Pierce
Sep 25, 2014
Alfred L. Pierce, a retired cement truck driver, departed this life at JoEllen Smith Living Center on Thursday, September 25, 2014. Beloved husband of Delores L. Pierce. Loving father of Leonard Pierce, and Angela Christoff. Stepfather of Shiela and Sandra Nellon. Grandfather of the late Chiquita Kent. Son of the late Arthur and Pearlie B. Pierce. Brother of Deatha Harrison...
Albertha Ruffin
Sep 24, 2014
Alberta Ruffin departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Mother of Elouise R. Hogan. Daughter of the late Elijah and Mary Ruffin. Grandmother of La'Shandra Gullage and Robert Hogan. Great grandmother of Tajia and R'mani. Sister of the late Clarence Ruffin, Isaiah Ruffin, Ethel Camp, Elouise Wilson and Missie Ruffin; also survived by...
Lionel Glenn, Jr.
Sep 24, 2014
Lionel "Sugar" Glenn, Jr., a retired maintenance MR1 with HANO, entered into eternal rest at Tulane Medical Center on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at the age of 71. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving father of Lionel III, Phillip, Kevin, Troy and Clarence Glenn, Pamela G. Ferdinand, Rekisha Glenn and the late Marcell and Leon...
Ivory Joe London
Sep 22, 2014
Ivory Joe London passed away on Monday September 22, 2014. Loving and devoted father of Jessica Baker, Keelan Shelby and Joshua Randall. Son of the late Melvin and Mercedes London. Brother of Melvin (Jacinta), Arnold, Valeria, Lacretia and the late Melva Jean and Malcolm London; also survived by 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and a host of other relatives and...
Carolyn Stewart
Sep 20, 2014
Carolyn Stewart, age 62, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Memphis, TN. Mother of Milton Charles Riggins, Brian Michael Riggins Sr. and Tawan Deon Riggins. Daughter of the late Columbus Stewart Sr. and Constevenia Pompey Stewart. Sister of Lila...
Mary Ann Hudson
Sep 16, 2014
Mary Ann (Ms. Mary) Hudson, an employee at McDonald's entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Daughter of the late Wilbert, Sr. and Theresa Babino Hudson. Mother of Darryl, Lakevia, Travis, Melvin, and Jermaine Hudson and the late Dwayne Hudson. Sister of John (Ruth) Babino of Mansura, La., Michael (Jackie), Lionel (Brenda), and...
Terry Joe Carter Sr.
Sep 16, 2014
Terry Joe Carter, Sr., age 55, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. He was a native of Avondale, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Husband of Rhonda Arceneaux. Father of Terry Carter Jr., Colleen Warmington, Corey Arceneaux, and Gary Arceneaux. Son of James Carter, Sr. and the late Lucille E. Carter. Brother of James Carter Jr., Jefferey Carter,...
Kermit Henry
Sep 14, 2014
Kermit Henry entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Beloved husband of Felicia Johnson Henry. Father of Alicia Johnson, Kermeric Johnson, Cheryl Henry, Montrice Henry, and Kedrick Henry. Son of the late Robert Henry, Sr. and Stella Johnson Henry. Brother of Orelia Anderson, Nancy Glenn, Stella Jimcoly, Augustine Cook, Willa Mae Green, Geraldine...
Raymond Joseph Francois, Sr.
Sep 14, 2014
Raymond Joseph Francois, Sr., age 61, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at his residence. He was a native of New Roads, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Raymond was a retired welder from Huntington Ingalls Industries. Beloved husband of Paulette Francois. Loving father of Raymond, Jr. (Rashida), Raynard and Ryan Francois. Son of the Louella...
Melvin Porche
Sep 13, 2014
Melvin Porche departed this life on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Son of the late Raymond and Florence Porche. Father of the late Melvin Davis. Stepfather of Yentl Bryan. Grandfather of Melanie, Malika, and Mylea Davis, Naloni and Jase Bryan, Rumer and Denim Owens. Brother of Raymond (Clara), Roosevelt (Estelle), Alton, Greg (Castine), Carmel (the Late Carver), Ruby, Thelma (Roosevelt), Patricia...
Leroy Lumpkin, Jr.
Sep 12, 2014
Leroy Lumpkin, Jr., a laborer, departed this life on Friday, September 12, 2014 at Ochsner Medical Center Kenner. Beloved son of the late Leroy Lumpkin, Sr. and Lillie Mae Lumpkin. Brother of Robert Lumpkin, Linda Lumpkin, Pamela Lumpkin, and Jacqueline Lumpkin; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 62 years, a native and resident of New...
Alpha Washington Young
Sep 12, 2014
Alpha Washington Young departed this life at Canon Hospice on Friday, September 12, 2014 at the age of 83. She was a native of Lake Providence, LA and a resident of Harvey, La. Alpha was president of the ushers board and church treasurer at Second Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and a member of Eastern Star Esther Daughter of Faith Chapter...
Alontay Kenquan Simmons
Sep 11, 2014
Alontay Kenquan Simmons departed this life on Thursday, September 11, 2014. Son of Quentin Wiley and Reneal Simmons. Adopted son of Herbert and Tiffany Simmons. Grandson of Olivia Simmons, Wardell McIntyre, Glenn Taylor, and the late Helen Wiley. Brother of Micayla Hill, Darrick, Quentin, Darrielle, and Darreneal Simmons. Stepbrother of Tairyon and Darrius Sorrels, Cortez Hill, Herbert Crossgrow, Jiah and...