Obituaries
Lavor Cavalier Smith
Aug 25, 2014
Lavor C. Smith departed this life on Monday, August 25, 2014 at Dayton Community Hospital in Houston, TX after a long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) at the age of 37. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Lavor was an avid Saints fan that remained loyal to his team no matter...
Mary Ann Bonner
Aug 24, 2014
Mary Ann Bonner, age 68, departed this life on Saturday, August 24, 2014. She was a native of Bridge City, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Mary was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and a retired anesthesiologist technician. Beloved mother of Dion Terry, Juan Anthony (Bridget), Danielle Michelle, and Trupania William (Collette) Bonner, Jermaine and Travis Custard....
Lee Maurice Nevil
Aug 24, 2014
Lee "Leodis" Maurice Nevil , age 37, departed this life on Sunday, August 24, 2014 in Chicago, IL. Devoted and loving husband of Leigha Nevil. Father of Zahria Nevil, Lei'Aira Nevil, and Luke Nevil. Son of the late Phillip Webb and Sylvia Elaine Nevil. Beloved grandson of Coretha Nevil and the late Joseph Nevil, George and Marie Webb. Great grandson...
Rondell Martinez McPherson
Aug 24, 2014
Rondell Martinez McPherson, age 33, departed this life on Sunday, August 24, 2014 in Barataria, LA. Rondell was the beloved son of Clarene Madison and Antoine McPherson Sr. Stepson of Jimmie Lee Madison Jr., Charles Roussell and Agnes Gaines. Fiancee' of Jennifer Gaulden. Adopted son of Darlene and Kelvin Jackson. Grandson of Clarence Sr. and Brenda Lee Johnson. Brother of...
Marlon De'Wayne Bennett
Aug 22, 2014
Marlon De'Wayne Bennett departed this life at his residence on Friday, August 22, 2014. Son of Donald and Ramona Bennett. Grandson of the late John and Edna Bennett, Clyde and Louella Rushing . Brother of Monica (Derrick) Brown, and DoMone Bennett. Companion of 10 years to Sabrina Ratliff. Father of Penny Reed, Briane Grant, and Carver Grant, III. Grandfather of...
Cayler Jefferson Ponder
Aug 21, 2014
Cayler Jefferson Ponder, age 72, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 21, 2014. Jeff was a native of Savannah, GA and resided in New Orleans, LA. He was employed as a Charter Bus Driver for 33 years. Loving and devoted Husband of Donna Ponder. Father of Melissa, Author, and Felicia Ponder, Danielle Ponder (Damon Sr.)...
Ida Jenkins Green
Aug 20, 2014
Ida Jenkins Green, a retired Dialysis Technician departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 1:25p.m. Beloved mother of Lavon Jenkins, Sr., David Green, and Erica Green. Stepmother of Lawrence Green, Jr. and Derrick Green. Grandmother of Laci Ellis, Murisha Ellis, Lavon Jenkins, II, Juwan Ellis, Kohl Green, Logan Green, and Asire Washington. Great...
Sandra Mae Jones
Aug 19, 2014
Sandra M. Jones, a certified nurse assistant departed this life at Passages Hospice on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. Wife of the late Ernest Jones, Jr. Mother of Lashonda Sergent-Harper, Riynell Jackson, Clarence Sergent, and Micheal Sergent. Daughter of the late Roy Sergent, Sr. and Elizabeth Banks. Sister of Tyrone Sergent, Roy Sergent, Jr., Deborah Spigner, Lynette Sergent, Donna Sparrow, and...
Charles Thomas
Aug 18, 2014
Charles (Big Red) Thomas went home to be with the God on Monday, August 18, 2014 at his residence. Devoted husband of Betty Williams Thomas. Stepfather of Jack Darren and the late Michael D. Thomas. Grandfather of Jamar Amos, Darraine and Mykah Thomas. Son of the late Wallace Foucher, Jr. and Elvira Thomas. Reared by the late Florida and Robert...
Ashley Lynette Massey
Aug 16, 2014
Ashley Lynette Massey, age 24, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Ashley was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and was a Liver Transplant Patient Advocate at Ochsner Medical Center. Loving daughter of Larry Clark...
Reginald William McCoy
Aug 15, 2014
Reginald William McCoy departed this life on Friday, August 15, 2014 at the age of 67. He was a native of New Orleans, La. and a longtime resident of Harvey, La. Beloved husband of Carmen Daniels McCoy for 46 years. Father of Toni (Gerry, Sr.) Norris, Kendra London, Keisha McCoy and Tracie McCoy. Son of the late William and Mildred...
Wanda Jean Alexander
Aug 12, 2014
Wanda Jean Alexander, age 51, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Wanda was a native of New Orleans, LA. and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved mother of Darnell (Lisa) Alexander, Sade' (Brandon) Clark, Lionel J. Jr., Lyonesha B, and Kedrick D. Clark and the late Lionel Joseph Clark. Daughter of Arnishie Allean Dillion Alexander and the...
Carolyn A Cain
Aug 11, 2014
Carolyn Jackson Cain entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 11, 2014 at the age of 76. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Randolph Cain. Loving mother of Rev. Parnell (Lisa) Doris, Kevin Doris, Sr. and Deron (Renee) Tross, Sr. Daughter of the late Westley and Amelia...
Larry Michael Chopin, Sr.
Aug 8, 2014
Larry Michael Chopin, Sr., a retired employee of LSU Medical Center, departed this earthly home on Friday, August 8, 2014. Father of Amanda (Mando) Chopin Brinkley, Larry (Michael) II, Michelle (Meche) and the late Larry Chopin, Jr. Grandfather of Aysia and Aaron Brinkley, Jr. Son of the late Charles and Vivian Harrison Chopin, Sr. Companion of 25 years to Alma...
John Edmond Davis
Aug 8, 2014
John Edmond Davis peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 8, 2014 at LSU Interim Hospital. Father of Christohyn Wilson, Ashley Davis, Jacorbe Davis, Jessica Lee and the late Indinia King. Son of the late Dorothy Anderson and Edmond Azar. Stepson of Leonard Anderson. Grandson of the late Oliver and Mamie Glenn. Brother of Melvin J. Davis, Sr. of...
Orelia Turner Harris
Aug 7, 2014
Orelia Turner Harris passed away peacefully at Woldenberg Rehab Center on Thursday August 7, 2014. Daughter of the late Percy Turner and Odeal Wright Kelson. Sister of the late Joseph Kelson, Sr. and Alphonse Turner Sr. Aunt of Youlanda Turner and Alphonse Turner, Jr. and Youlandphas Turner, Sr. Devoted friend of Janice Brown, Shirley Simmons, Audrey Dixon, Vinnie Wing, and...
Catherine Brown
Aug 7, 2014
Catherine Brown departed this life on Thursday, August 7, 2014. Catherine love to cook for family and friends on different occasions. She was a model, home health aide and worked as supervisor at Holiday Inn Express. Mother of Annette Uhlenberg, Michael (Tina Marie) Brown, Sr., Darrlyn (Roshanda) Brown, Sr., and Corey (Tracheal Robertson) Brown. Grandmother of Reshon Brown, Darnay Hooker,...
Elton Lee Thomas, Sr.
Aug 4, 2014
Elton Lee Thomas, Sr. cement and brick layer for Archdiocese of New Orleans departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday August 4, 2014 at 11:30a.m. Husband of Gail T. Knox -Thomas. Father of Valda (Johnnie, Sr.), Elton , Jr. (Mary), Greg, Kevin (Brooke), Charles, Kenya (Eugene) and Tennille. Son of the late Alvie C. Thomas, Sr. and...
Clevon Walker
Aug 4, 2014
Clevon Walker, a chef, departed this life on Monday, August 4, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 74. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Clevon enjoyed cooking, fishing and spending time with family and friends. Devoted husband of 45 years to Loretta Stewart Walker. Loving father of Cledius (Bruce)...
Terry Lynn Christoph
Aug 4, 2014
Terry Lynn Christoph was called home to rest from her labor on Monday, August 4, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Companion of Anthony Benjamin, Sr. Devoted mother of Alicia Christoph and Alyssa Benjamin, and Anthony Benjamin. Adopted mother of Tyren Gordon. Loving daughter of Terry Lemieux and the late Daisy Bell Christoph. Sister of Shelia, Antoinett and Shcwann Christoph....