Obituaries
James Batiste, Jr.
Jun 19, 2014
James Batiste, Jr., a retired hospital porter and custodial manager, departed this life at his mother residence surrounded by family on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 9:09p.m. Son of Clara D. Batiste and the late James Batiste, Sr.. Brother of Russel Batiste, Sr., Luester Blair, and the late Clara Fisher and Stella Jefferson. Uncle of Sherise Blair, Keith Jefferson, Russel...
Wilfred Porche, Sr.
Jun 17, 2014
Wilfred Porche, Sr. departed this life on Tuesday June 17, 2014. Son of the late Raymond and Florence Porche. Devoted husband of Joyce Williams Porche. Father of Ametria "Chris" of Kenner, LA, Wilfred (Lisa) of GA, LeRhon (Audrey) of New Orleans, LA and Nia of New Orleans, LA. Brother of Raymond (Clara), Roosevelt (Estelle), Alton, Gregory (Castine), Melvin, Carmel (the...
Ethel Mae Johnson
Jun 15, 2014
Ethel Spencer Johnson was called home by the Lord on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at her residence. Wife of the late Huey P. Johnson. Loving mother of Linda J. Drake, Denise (Darren), Cheryl J. Rivers, Ronald (Chris) and Donald (Velma). Daughter of the late Robert and Celia Hampton Spencer Cameron. Sister of the late Dianne and Joann Spencer also survived...
Isaac Junell Stamps
Jun 12, 2014
Isaac Junell Stamps departed this life on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a self employed Welding Ironman. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Mae Bright Stamps. Loving father of Donald Ray Stamps, Jacqueline Watts Ellis, Melissa S. Ambrose, Pamela A. (Anthony) Thompson and Jennifer T. Stamps. Son of the late Joseph and Sweet Ella...
Rosia Craig Morris
Jun 8, 2014
Rosia (Rose) (Ruth) Lena Morris departed this life at her residence Sunday, June 8, 2014. Wife of Joseph Morris, Jr. Mother of Joseph Morris, III, Craig Morris, and Shaun Morris. Daughter of the late Emmett Craig, Sr. and Rosie Hardge. Granddaughter of the late Saul and Sarah Hardge. Sister of Evora Savage and the late Albert Craig, Emmett Craig, Jr.,...
Rene Anthony Lesene, Sr
Jun 8, 2014
Rene Anthony Lesene, Jr., departed this life at Marrero Health Care Center on Sunday, June 8, 2014. Husband of Rayann Lesene. Father of Rene Lesene, III., Rodney Lesene and Latoya Lesene. Rene Lesene, Sr. and Amelia Pichon Lesene. Brother of Raymond Lesene, Angelena Delaney, and Beatrice Grant, also survived by 3 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends....
Georgia Jones Bridges
Jun 8, 2014
Georgia Jones Bridges, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 8, 2014. Beloved wife of Rev.Carnell Bridges. Mother of Tiffany Hamilton, Carnelius Bridges, Tamel Bridges, Eve Williams, Donnell Bridges, and Aeshia Bridges. Daughter of the late Robert and Ardella Jones. Sister of Daniel, James, Herman, and Sherman Jones, Merea Corely Jones, Mattie Mae Jones, Lorena Roberson and the...
Maggie Hutcherson Smith
Jun 7, 2014
Maggie Hutcherson Smith, age 98, peacefully entered into eternal on Friday, June 6, 2014 at her daughter's residence. She was a native of Boothville, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Beloved wife of the late Felix Smith. Loving mother of Helen Myer, Joycelyn Encalade, Patricia Mack and the late Anthony Smith, Sr. Daughter of the late Emile Hutcherson, Sr....
Valla Thompson Knox
Jun 7, 2014
Valla Ann Thompson Knox entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Baton Rouge General Hospital. Beloved wife of Hugh Knox. Loving mother of Felicia T. Kirby of N.C., Carey S. Thompson, Michael T. Thompson, Darryl Thompson, Jennifer L. Knox of N.C., Ariel K. Fagget of San Diego, Ca., and Tracey H. Knox. Stepmother of Ardelia Johnson. Daughter...
Anna Mae Oliver
Jun 7, 2014
Anna Mae Oliver departed this life at St. Elizabeth Hospital on Friday, June 6, 2014 at 2:15a.m. Wife of the late Sam Oliver. Mother of Samuel Oliver, Susett Oliver, Mary Oliver Johnson, Rose Marie Oliver, and the late Bertha Morris. Daughter of the late William and Roseta Thompson. Sister of the late Luella Brown, Annie Lee Thompson, Susanna Autry, Ella...
Johnny Lewis
Jun 5, 2014
Johnny Lewis, a retired parking attendant departed this life on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Tulane Medical Center. Father of Mary Ann Parker, Johnnie Lewis, Jerry Lewis, and Joshua Quinn. Son of the late Leon Lewis and Ella Franklin, also survived by 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 91 years a native...
Melanie Inez Guillory
Jun 5, 2014
Melanie Inez Guillory, a retired employee of the Jefferson Parish School System, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Loving mother of Cedric Sebastian (Sha'londa) Guillory and Qiana Monique (Kirk) Gabriel. Grandmother of Ciarra, Asia, Caleb, Ryaan, Corey, Jacqson and Cai. Daughter of the late Walter and Mary Guillory. Sister of Barbara...
Yvette Richard Lawson
Jun 4, 2014
Yvette Richard Lawson, a retired school teacher for Jefferson Parish School System departed this life at Wynhoven Healtch Care Center on Monday, June 3, 2014 @ 10:00p.m. Wife of the late Jimmie Lawson. Daughter of the late Rev. Samuel T. Richard and Lillie F. Richard. Sister of Ernestine Pritchett, Barbara D. (Ernest) Jones, and the late Vernon Richard, Sr. and...
Cornelius Andrew Jones
Jun 3, 2014
Cornelius "Connie" "CJ" Andrew Jones departed this life at his residence on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at the age of 59. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Grand Prairie, TX. Cornelius was employed as an IT Manager with Frontier Telecommunications. Loving father of Latasha Cola and Thomas Growe. Son of the late Clifton Jones,...
Helen Cook Jolla
Jun 3, 2014
Helen Cook Jolla, a retired custodian with Orleans Parish School Board departed this life a Tuesday, June 3, 2013. Wife of the late Roscoe Jolla. Mother of Doris Patton, Joy Austin, and Cassandra Price. Daughter of the late Issac and Molly Sermon Cook. Sister of Jennie Bee Davis. Preceded in death by 3 brother 3 sisters, also survived by a...
Willie John Mason
Jun 1, 2014
Willie John Mason, a laborer for Jefferson Parish Drainage Department, departed this life at West Jefferson Healthcare Center on Sunday, June 1, 2014. Former husband of Carol Davis. Father of Kevin Houston, Shaun Davis, Sandra Mason, Windy Mason, Amber Mason, and Dytaisha Jackson. Son of the late Daniel Mason, Sr. and Catherine Craft Mason. Brother of Charlie Mason, Rev. John...
Neola Constance Riggins
Jun 1, 2014
Neola Constance "Betty Lou" Bentley Riggins peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a former employee of the City of Gretna. Loving mother of Lynn Marie Williams, Sharon "Nu" Riggins, and James "Rabbit" Riggins. Daughter of the late Fannie Williams and Oscar Bentley. Sister of Lorraine Sullins, Thelma Williams and...
Betty Chancellor Pickens
May 31, 2014
Betty Jean Chancellor Pickens entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, May 31, 2014. Wife of the late Albert Pickens. Mother of Winifred Milton of Theodore, Al., Erwin (DeWanda) Chancellor, Betty (James) Perry, Jimmie Pickens, Charles (Demetrist) Pickens, Berteal Pickens and the late Margie Ann Pickens (Mose) Butcher and Denise Sturdivant. Daughter of the late Homer...
Margaret Douglas Johnson Hunter
May 29, 2014
Margaret Hunter, age 58, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 29, 2014. Mother of Douglas (Deborah) and Christopher (Elese) Hunter. Grandmother of Dustin, Christian, Chianne, Christopher, Kristina and De"Naie Hunter and Joseph Paul. Great Grandmother of Harmonie Hunter. Daughter of Mary Hawkins and Eddie Johnson. Granddaughter of the late Lottie and Andrew Gauff. Sister of Albert (Deborah) Douglas, Delores...
Robert Edward Sims, Sr
May 29, 2014
Robert Edward "The Saints Man" Sims, Sr. departed this life at 12:45a.m., on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the age of 68. He was a native of Dequincy, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Robert retired from Union Pacific Railroad after 32 years of service. A true "DIE-HARD" Saints fan, Robert was elated to witness first hand as the...
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