Obituaries

Elmer LeBranch

Elmer LeBranch

Nov 17, 2013

Elmer "Billy" LeBranch entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Waldon Health Care Center. Beloved husband of Ida Nelson LeBranch. Loving father of Marion Williams, Ella L. Brown, Gwendolyn L. Manuel and David R. LeBranch and his granddaughter Irian Swilley who he reared. Son of the late Joseph, Sr. and Annastein LeBranch; also survived by a host...

Livinia Loydrake Sarrazin

Livinia Loydrake Sarrazin

Nov 16, 2013

Livinia Loydrake Sarrazin entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, November 16, 2013. Wife of the late Wilmer Sarrazin. Mother of Eric R. (Gwendolyn) Loydrake. Daughter of the late Wilmer Loydrake, Sr. and Vertlee Loydrake.Sister of Wilmer Loydrake, Jr., Lorraine Loydrake and the late Frank Loydrake,, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends....

Berthie Lee St. Ann

Berthie Lee St. Ann

Nov 16, 2013

Berthie Lee St. Ann departed this life on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Carrington Place of New Orleans. She was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and Delgado Community College. Berthie was employed as a teacher with Orleans Parish School Board. Devoted mother of Shwan St. Ann. Loving grandmother of Brittney, Matthew and Mitchell St. Ann. Sister of...

Mary Ella Bell Zeno

Mary Ella Bell Zeno

Nov 16, 2013

Mary Ella Bell Zeno, peacefully passed away at her residence on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the age of 87. She was a native of Woodville, MS and longtime resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Zeno, Sr. Loving mother of George McClain, Doris (Norman) Robinson, Clarence (Elaine) Zeno, Jr., Dama (Eric) Ainge, Gilbert Zeno, Eugene (Rose)...

Marguerite Charles Carter

Marguerite Charles Carter

Nov 14, 2013

Marguerite "Ardee" Charles Carter, peacefully left her earthly life on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Ochsner Hospital-Westbank. Beloved wife of the late Willie Carter, Sr.; and beloved mother of Cheri, Charlene, Elliot, Charmaine, Everett (Patrice), Noel, Shawn, Derrick (Sonya), Nicole and Darian Carter; and Dion Charles. Daughter of the late Rev. Frank, Sr. and Charlotte Santiago Charles;...

Myrtle Spears Haten

Myrtle Spears Haten

Nov 13, 2013

Myrtle Pauline Spears Haten departed this life on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. Mother of Victoria Marie Blount, Stephanie Blount, Welcome Denise Blount, Eddie Blount, Rickey Jordan Blount, Mildred Ann Haten, Patricia Haten, and the late Leroy Blount. Daughter of the late Earl and Lizzie Spears Haten. Sister of Pearlina Calhoun, Mary Shinn, Betsy Elizabeth Johnson, Emma Tarts, Robert Louis Haten,...

Betty Jean Peterson

Betty Jean Peterson

Nov 12, 2013

Betty Jean Peterson departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 11:09a.m. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Peterson. Devoted mother of Deborah Williams, Steven Pierre, Penny Pierre, Connie Booker, Kerry (Karen) Pierre, Jody Peterson and the late Cherry Pierre. Daughter of the late Cordell and Clifford Lastrappe,Sr. Sister of Mildred Keller and the...

Robert Stamps

Robert Stamps

Nov 12, 2013

Robert Stamps, age 57, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at his residence. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Harvey, LA. Robert was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and was employed by Resolve Marine of Fort Lauderdale, FL as a Tugboat Captain, which allowed him the opportunity...

Johnnie Hicks

Johnnie Hicks

Nov 12, 2013

Johnnie (Hicks) Hicks, Jr. entered into eternal rest at Ferncrest Manor Living Center on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Father of Olivia Victorian, Monique Joseph, DeChaun Hicks (Wilbert) Robinson, Lenard Hicks, Chilion (Sjvana) Hicks, and the late John Darryl Hicks. Son of the late Johnnie Sr. and Mabell Hicks. Brother of Alvin (Amelia) Hicks, Metizzi Johnson, Barbara Mason, and the late...

Laura Mae LaFrance

Laura Mae LaFrance

Nov 11, 2013

Laura Mae (Lottie) (Mosey) LaFrance answered the Master's call and went to her Heavenly home at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, November 11, 2013. Wife of the late Antoine LaFrance, Jr. Mother of Cynthia (George) Keith, Kenneth (Mechelle), Gregory (Nikosha), Troy (Angela) LaFrance and the late Antoine III, Lannie, Elverna LaFrance, and Elverna LaFrance Riggins. Beloved daughter of the...

Vera Nell Bass

Vera Nell Bass

Nov 11, 2013

Vera Nell Bass entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 11, 2013 at her residence. Mother of Gloria (J.B.) Holloway, Diane (Ernest) Dede, Michelle (Ronald) Swayne, Gwendolyn Bass, Wayne Bass, and the late Larry Bass. Sister of Rev. J. Napoleon Bass, Robert Earl (Carmen) Bass, Evelyn Haley, Frankie (Hollie) Booth, Celestine Fairman, and Lela Bass, also survived by 18 grandchildren,...

Paul Anthony Jackson, Sr

Paul Anthony Jackson, Sr

Nov 10, 2013

Paul Anthony "PJ" Jackson, Sr. departed this life at Canon Hospice on Sunday, November 10, 2013. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a retired welder from Avondale Shipyard after 30 years of service. Beloved husband of Theoclaire Jackson. Loving father of Paul A., Jr., Ryan K., Jaime and Gerren Jackson. Son of the late John and Daisy...

Radford Terry Wright

Radford Terry Wright

Nov 9, 2013

Radford Terry Wright, a carpenter departed this life at University Hospital on Thursday, November 7, 2013. He was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and a band member of Black Odyssey. Father of Terri, Chiante, Corey, and Clinton. Son of Isreal Wright and the late Ophelia Wright. Brother of David (Andrea) Wright, Erin (Mary) Wright, Gissander (Ora) Wright,...

Joyce Taylor Craig

Joyce Taylor Craig

Nov 7, 2013

Joyce Young Craig entered into her Father's House on Thursday, November 7, 2013. Wife of Albert Craig, Sr. Mother of Tammy Craig ( Michael Rich), Ennis Jones, Albert Craig, Jr., Tracy Craig, Brandon Craig, and Rayona Williams. Grandmother of the late Albert Bullock. Daughter of the late Taylor (Lillian) Young and Thelma Stafford. Sister of the late Rose Mary Price,...

Jerry Del Pinion

Jerry Del Pinion

Nov 5, 2013

Jerry D. (Pee Wee) Pinion departed this life on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at the age of 50. Loving son of Carrie Dell M. Skinner and Greely F. Pinion. Devoted father of Tanisha Jones. Brother of Greely and Melvin of Texas, David (Yvette) Pinion of Kenner, LA, and Sharon P. Robinson of Waggaman, LA. Uncle of Jamie and Makita Pinion...

Lenora Johnson

Lenora Johnson

Nov 4, 2013

Lenora Johnson, a retired LPN, departed this life on Monday, November 4, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and Charity School of Nursing. Loving mother of Deneen Garrett and Lyndell Johnson. Daughter of the late Henry Johnson, Sr. and Rose Johnson. Sister of Earl, Donald, and Lloyd Johnson, Dianne Robinson and the...

Tyrone J. Lewis, Sr.

Tyrone J. Lewis, Sr.

Nov 4, 2013

Tyrone J. (Budweiser) Lewis, Sr., departed this life at University Hospital on Monday, November 4, 2013. Loving and devoted husband of Brenda Butler Lewis of Marrero, La. Father of Nathanial (Tyra) Butler of Harvey, La., Shawn Butler of Marrero, La., Lataisha (Aaron) Johnson of Albany, Ga., and Monica Brown of Gretna, La. and the late Tyrone (Tweet) Lewis, Jr. Son...

Eleanor Mason Belin

Eleanor Mason Belin

Nov 3, 2013

Eleanor P. Manson Belim, a retired clerk with the Orleans Parish Sewerage and Water Board, peacefully departed this life at her residence on Sunday, November 3, 2013, at the age of 62. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved daughter of the late Jeffery Manson, Sr. and Lillian R. Wilson. Sister of Jeffery Manson, Jr., Terry...

Treven Abram Adams

Treven Abram Adams

Oct 31, 2013

Treven "Trelly" Adams went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 31, 2013. Loving son of Mary Ellen Adams-Lewis and Sherman Dumas. Stepson of Ronnie Lewis. Brother of Bradley Williams, Jr., Brandon (Larnisha) Williams, Pastor Sherman Dumas, Jr., Diana Dumas, Shantell Lee and Shermeka Lee. Grandson of Mabel Williams and the late Herman Adams, Sr. and Marilyn P....

Albert Celestine, Jr.

Albert Celestine, Jr.

Oct 30, 2013

Albert Celestine, Jr., age 67, a retired Honeywell Installation Tech, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Tulane Medical Center. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Albert was a 1965 graduate of Lincoln High School and served his country in the United States Army as a Sergeant E5. Beloved...