Obituaries
Alma Stevenson Christian
Dec 9, 2013
Alma Stevenson Christian, a retired employee of Ed Martin Seafood, departed this life on Monday, December 9, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Christian. Devoted mother of Alma C. BIllizson, Calvin Christian, Sr. and the late Stanley, Hollis, and Michael Christian. Grandmother of the late Bran Shawn Christian. Daughter of the late Hollis and...
Brian Keith Varnado
Dec 9, 2013
Brian Keith Varnado entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 9, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved son of John and Lois Varnado. Devoted father of Chad K. (Jazmine), Alexis B., Iralisha Deon, Emmanuel, Emily, Jeremiah, and Naomi Varnado. Proud grandfather of Christian Prince Varnado. Loving brother of Savern J. (Camiella) Varnado, and Jason J. Varnado, also survived by...
Janie Mae Henry
Dec 7, 2013
Janie Henry departed this life on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Belle Vie Living Center in Gretna, LA. Mother of Eric Porter of Los Angeles, CA. Sister of Evelina London, Barbara Williams, Audrey Perkins, Joseph Peter and Eddie Peter who she reared; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces, great great nephews,,...
Joe Louis Bruce
Dec 6, 2013
Joe Louis Bruce departed this life Friday, December 6, 2013 at River Region Hospice. Beloved husband of Lola S. Bruce. Father of Kenneth, Joel, Steven and Darren. Son of the late Henry and Charity Bruce; also survived by 3 sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 77 years a native of Erwinville, LA and a resident of...
Stanley Shepard Rodney
Dec 2, 2013
Stanley Shepard Rodney, former pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church was called home by God on Monday, December 2, 2013, Husband of Lucille Bland Rodney and the late Gail S. Rodney for 28 years. Father of Candy (Nathan) Denis, Bonnie A. (Ernest) Henderson, Jacqueline (Jerome) Canselo, Dale (Gregory) Jacob, Barbara Carpenter, Stanley (Jennifer) Rodney, Jr. Adopted father of Troy Greenup....
Travis Estes
Dec 2, 2013
Travis Estes departed this life Monday, December 2, 2013 to enter his place of eternal rest. Son of the late Cynthia Estes and Hebert Williams. Grandson of the late Hebert and Emma Estes. Brother of Chevelle E. (Ryan) Davis, Toya, Christopher (Ashley), and Robert Estes. Nephew of Carolyn Taylor, Marva Kaywood, Cheryl Washington, Beryl, Gayle, and Diane Estes, Mary Lee...
Onetha Marie Aitkens
Dec 1, 2013
Onetha "Ms. Nita" Marie Aitkens peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013. She was the first female to work for Jefferson Parish as a labor and bridge operator. Mother of Curtis "Skipper" Williams and the late Dwight Porche. Daughter of the late Earline Porche and Curtis Aitkens. Sister of Marion Murdock, Sementry Arnold, Peggy A. Lixner, Shanda C. Popular,...
Mary Lee Hill
Nov 29, 2013
Mary Lee Hill, age 89, peacefully departed this life on Friday, November 29, 2013 at her residence at 4:20p.m. She was native of Jayess, MS. and a resident of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish for many years. Beloved wife of the late Rev. James Hill. Loving mother of Evangelist Jonnie (Pastor Robert) Walker, Pastor James (Evangelist Mary) Pittman, Willie (Linda)...
Sterling Jones, Sr.
Nov 29, 2013
Sterling Jones, Sr. passed away on Friday November 29, 2013 at West Jefferson General Hospital at the age of 84, surrounded by loved ones. He Retired from John Mandeville after 30 years of service. He was a native of Houma, LA, a resident of Marrero, LA. Proceeded in death by his Mother Francis Ross Butler, and Father Mack Jones, Sr....
Sylvester Williams, Jr.
Nov 28, 2013
Sylvester Williams, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 79. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Sylvester was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School, Texas College in Tyler, TX and served his country for four year in the United States Army. He was...
Rebecca McIntyre
Nov 27, 2013
Rebecca McIntyre entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at her residence. Devoted companion of Calvin Clark. Loving mother of Tyrone McIntyre. Daughter of the late Eddie and Ruby Thompson McIntyre. Sister of Eddie Williams, Wardell and Nolan McIntyre, Ethel Lee, Iola, Burnetta, Sylvia, Angle and Linda McIntyre and the late Samuel Custard; also survived by 6 grandchildren...
Kenneth Carl Young
Nov 26, 2013
Kenneth Carl Young, affectionately known as Skeeta, departed this world on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA, a former resident of Marrero, LA (Jackson Town) and currently a resident of New Orleans, LA. Kenneth was a graduate of West Jefferson High School Class of '71, where he distinguished himself...
Minnie Moore Williams
Nov 24, 2013
Minnie Moore Williams departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at 11:55p.m. Wife of the late Albert P. Williams. Daughter of the late Charlie Moore and Mose Ella Lewis. Granddaughter of the late Sarah Brazley. Sister of Emma Carter and Lutricia Wells. Aunt of Larry Carter, Chanell Bell, Jason Carter, and John Wells. Great...
Edward Jones, Sr.
Nov 22, 2013
Edward (Bean/Peas) Jones, Sr., peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 22, 2013 surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home, at the age of 81. Edward was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA (McDonoghville). He served his country in the United States Army for eight years in World War...
Indren Washington Lewis
Nov 22, 2013
Indren Ann Washington Lewis departed this life on Friday, November 22, 2013 in Atlanta, GA . Loving wife of Michael Lewis. Devoted mother of Dichelle Lewis, Keena Brooks, Keoki Brown, Shelita Larvinette, Shaquenta Walter, Lawrence Washington, Michael Washington, Kenneth Washington and Leo Martin. Daughter of the late Leonard and Malinda Washington. Stepdaughter of Hannah Prince. Granddaughter of the late Fannie...
Ernest London
Nov 21, 2013
Reverend Doctor Ernest London, Sr., pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church of Gretna, LA was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at the age of 69. Beloved husband of Marie Garrison London. Devoted father of two daughters, Renette London and Micah London- (Donte) Moore. Grandfather of Ernest K. London, Deasia, Darius, and Dayonne Moore,...
Shawanda Lynn Ross
Nov 21, 2013
Shawanda Lynn Ross departed this earth at Maison Deville Nursing Home on Thursday, November 21, 2013. Wanda attended John Ehret Sr. High School. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant and stay at home mom. Wanda enjoyed being a mother to her ten beautiful children and nurturing her relationship with her own mother through daily phone calls. Loving mother of...
Joanne Marie Shaw Montano
Nov 20, 2013
Joanne Marie Shaw Montano, age 49, departed this life on earth at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 10:50pm with her family at her bedside, expect for her oldest son Bernard who was in Oklahoma in the military. She was a native and resident of Harvey, LA and attended school at Elm Grove Elementary, Helen Cox...
Nelda H. Nelson
Nov 18, 2013
Nelda Hadley Nelson, a retired Food Service Technician for the Archdiocese of New Orleans departed this life at Wynhoven Health Care Center on Monday, November 18, 2013. Mother of Shonda Nelson-(Edward) Riley and Ryan H. (Angel) Nelson. Grandmother of Ethan A. Nelson and Isiah A. Petty. Daughter of the late Benjamin and Ethel Hadley. Sister of Bernell (Beverly) Hadley, Eric...
Barbara Lee-Ayers
Nov 18, 2013
Barbara Lee-Ayers peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 18, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School Class of 1970. Barabara was a employed by Avondale Shipyard, Entergy, Jefferson Community Center and the Jefferson Parish Council Office under Councilman Mark Spears. Beloved wife of British Ayers. Devoted mother of Jamel...