Obituaries

Arthur Chris Youngblood

Arthur Chris Youngblood

Jan 14, 2014

Arthur Chris Youngblood departed this life at Tulane Hospital on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. Son of the late Johnny and Carrietta Youngblood. Brother of Clarence "Gamba" Youngblood, Margie Thomas, and the late Johnny Youngblood, Jr., Wilbert Youngblood, Michael Youngblood, and Carolyn Charles. Longtime companion of Jacquelyn Green, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends Age: 66 years...

Louis J Alexis

Louis J Alexis

Jan 13, 2014

Louis Alexis, Sr., a diligent and dedicated 25 year retired employee of Avondale Shipyard Avondale, LA. passed away Monday, January 13, 2014. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Council 6369 for 30 years and held the position as Warden for 10 years. He was an active and faithful member of the Fishing Fifteen Social Club for 35 years...

Shelby Camese, Sr.

Shelby Camese, Sr.

Jan 11, 2014

Shelby "Henry" Camese, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 11, 2014. Beloved son of the late Daniel Camese , Sr. and Mable Camese. Loving father of Shelby Camese, Jr., Shelby (Arnall) Williams, Mark (Sabrina) Williams, Nicole (Darrell) Williams, Thyra Williams, Cedricka Eaglin, Shaki Evans, Kori Williams and the late Melissa Williams. Step father of Travis Williams. Brother of...

Bruce Edward Hart

Bruce Edward Hart

Jan 10, 2014

Bruce Edward Hart, a chef at Hotel Monteleone, departed this life on Friday, January 10, 2014 at the age of 42. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved son of Betty J. Joseph and the late Bruce Baker and Leroy Joseph. Brother of Karl Bernard Stevenson, Antionette Hart, Anita Hart Clements and Andrea Joseph. Grandson of...

Donald Isadore Charles

Donald Isadore Charles

Jan 10, 2014

Donald "DADA" Isadore Charles departed this life on Friday, January 10, 2014 at her residence. Father of Donald (Catina) Barge, Regina Red, and Catina Red. Son of the late Felix, Sr. and Sophie Young Charles. Brother of Shirley C. Richard, Imogene C. Smith, Randolph Charles and the late Melvina C. Frederick, Curtis, Dave, Felix, Jr., Edward and Lawrence Charles, and...

Carl Bruce Watson

Carl Bruce Watson

Jan 10, 2014

Carl Bruce Watson peacefully departed this life on Friday, January 10, 2014 after a gradual decline in health. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family during the last days of life. Devoted son of Ethel Watson Thompson and the late Sylvan Gorrell. Loving brother of Vanessa Watson, Sherri (Norris) Byas, Lucretia Watson and Tiffany Thompson. Uncle of Alesha...

Noel Griffin Hardin

Noel Griffin Hardin

Jan 8, 2014

Noel Griffin Hardin entered into eternal rest on Wednesday January 8, 2014. Wife of Mitcher Hardin, Sr. Mother of Kimberly V. Lomax- (Aaron) Washington, Michael S. Lomax, Jr.,and Crystal Hardin. Daughter of the late Anne Mae Griffin and Paul Louis Griffin, Sr. Grandmother of Jahmikael, Sanaa, and Amari. Granddaughter of the late Willie and Earnestine Patterson, Elliott and Annie Hall...

Allie Thibodeaux

Allie Thibodeaux

Jan 7, 2014

Allie Mae Peters Thibodeaux entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Devoted wife of the late Clarence Thibodeaux. Loving mother of Keith (Alma) Peters of Forth Worth, Tx., Kimberly (Aaron) Friloux of Waggaman, La. Daughter of the late Saul Peters, Jr. and Filona Magee Peters. Granddaughter of the late Fleming Magee and Allie Sartin Magee Stewart. Caring sister...

Fery Varist, Sr.

Fery Varist, Sr.

Jan 6, 2014

Fery Varist, Sr., age 92, a retired employee of Hunt Wesson Oil, entered into eternal peace on Monday, January 6, 2014 at his residence. He was a native of Laplace, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA for the past 50 years. Beloved husband of 25 years to Elaine J. Varist by second marriage and the late Rachel Varist by...

Leaner Johnson Riggins

Leaner Johnson Riggins

Jan 6, 2014

Leaner Johnson Ross Riggins departed this life on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank.. Wife of the late Hilton Riggins, Sr. Loving mother of Mack (Theresa) Ross, III, Shelana Martin, Keven (Faith) Riggins, Vera (Roland) Perrilliatt, and Wanda Riggins. Stepmother of Hilton (Gerryl) Riggins, Jr. and Joan R. Slaughter. Daughter of the late Ather, Sr. and Leona...

Sherman Joseph Griffin

Sherman Joseph Griffin

Jan 6, 2014

Sherman Joseph Griffin departed this life on Monday, January 6, 2014. Loving father of Sherman, Shawn, and Natasha Smith, Charlene Guy, Krystina Jarreau, and the late Jaleel Smith and Guy Jarreau. Son of the late Joseph James Surtain and Gloria Griffin. Brother of Theodore Griffin, Jr., Gregory Griffin, Keith Surtain, Charlene Griffin and the late Kevin Griffin, Sr.; also survived...

Clarence Clark

Clarence Clark

Jan 5, 2014

Clarence Clark entered into eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, January 5, 2014. Son of the late Alvin Minor and Chichal Butler. Stepson of Wayne Butler. Brother of Alvin Clark (Lynette Bullock Clark). Uncle of Romain Dison, Quanisha Bullock, and the late Albert Bullock. Great uncle of Skyy Joshua and Romyhia Simon, also survived by a host of other...

Ethel Brue McKay

Ethel Brue McKay

Jan 4, 2014

Ethel "Tiny" Mae McKay, peacefully passed from this life on Saturday, January 4, 2014 after a gradual decline in health. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family during the last days of life. Devoted wife of Tyronne McKay, Sr. Loving mother of Michelle (Warren) Fulwood, Tyrone (Felisia) McKay, Jr., Surruntha (Junior, Sr.) Hicks, and Demetruim (Maria) McKay. Grandmother...

Ike Hunter,Sr.

Ike Hunter,Sr.

Jan 4, 2014

Ike Hunter, Sr. left this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 4, 2014. Father of Ike (Emily) Hunter, Jr., James Curtis (Margaret Ann) Hunter, Patricia (Ethen) Crawford, Genorise (Philip) Davis, Charmaine (George) Davis, also survived by 30 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Age: 87 years a...

Eula Russell Johnson

Eula Russell Johnson

Jan 3, 2014

Eula Pearl Johnson, age 85, transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, January 3, 2014. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved wife of the late Robert Johnson, Sr. . Loving mother of Eula (Edward) Holmes, Omega (Robert) Jones, Eliza (Leslie) Longmire, Glendon Berry, Nelson (the late Anne Marie) Berry, Bernell Berry...

Mary Lee Wilson

Mary Lee Wilson

Dec 31, 2013

Mary Lee Ellis Wilson entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at the age of 70. She was a native of Claiborne County, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Prophetess Patricia Frye (Bishop Jerry, Sr.) Henry, Crystal Frye (Shawn) Robair, Ira D. Frye, Samantha Batiste (Ramie) Altow, Corey Williams and the late Lillian Williams....

Gloria Reado Dumas

Gloria Reado Dumas

Dec 31, 2013

Gloria Reado Dumas, a native of New Orleans, LA, transitioned to the Lord on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at the age of 80 in Baton Rouge, LA. Beloved wife of Earlis Dumas, Sr. Loving mother of Alonzo (Jacqueline ) Campbell, Jr., Mizell (Verna) Campbell, Sr., Donnell (Madonna) Campbell, Maureen Campbell, Wonda Campbell, Ulonda Campbell, Cicely Campbell (James) Jones, Tanya Dunkin...

Grace R. Christopher

Grace R. Christopher

Dec 31, 2013

Grace Reimonenq Christopher was called by God to heaven on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Loving and devoted wife of 56 years to Albert O. Christopher, Jr. Mother of Albert Christopher, III, Pamela Poydras, Jeffery Christopher, Lisa Woods, Stacy Sartin, and Corey Christopher. Sister of Floyd Reimonenq, also survived by 15 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews,...

Solomon Percy Woods

Solomon Percy Woods

Dec 30, 2013

Solomon Percy Woods, a retired bus driver entered into eternal rest at Plaquemine Caring Center on Monday, December 30, 2013. Beloved husband of Mary Woods. Father of Napoleon Woods, Dawn Woods, Mark Woods, Melinda Carter, and Samantha Woods. Son of the late Labe Woods and Nancy Chase. Brother of Minister Harrison Stinson, Julia Crutchfield, Alma Thompson, and the late Charles...

Edward Weatherspoon

Edward Weatherspoon

Dec 30, 2013

Edward (Eddie) Weatherspoon departed this life peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2013 surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Mary Francis Weatherspoon. Son of the late Albert Weatherspoon, Sr. and Mildred Holden. Brother of Evangelist George Weatherspoon of N.O., La., Albert Weatherspoon, Jr. of Baton Rouge, La., Martha Weatherspoon of Centerville, Ms,. and Minnie (Lee) Clincy of Jackson, Ms., also survived...