Obituaries

Carl Alvin Baldwin

Carl Alvin Baldwin

Oct 4, 2013

Carl A. Baldwin peacefully entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, October 4, 2013 at the age of 51. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Carl was an avid Saints fan and loved to barbeque for his family and friends with his homemade special sauce. Loving father of Christen Boykins...

Elmo Alcindor, Jr.

Elmo Alcindor, Jr.

Oct 4, 2013

Elmo (Mo & Money) Alcindor, Jr. passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, October 4, 2013. Father of Greer Melacon, Anitra Carter, Terrance (Jackie) Thomas, Ehren and Errol Alcindor. Son of Doretha Paul Jones and the late Elmo Alcindor, Sr. Brother of Anthony, Allen, Clarence (Deidre) and Evelyn Jones, Frances Brown, Stephanie (Edward) Dixion, Sandra (Lloyd) Carter, and the...

Kilan Brian Taylor

Kilan Brian Taylor

Oct 4, 2013

Kilan Brian Taylor entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 4, 2013. Father of Kayla Taylor, Kiemond and Kilan Williams and Keenan Batiste. Son of Simon, Jr. and Eula Miller Taylor. Brother of Karla and Travis Taylor, Sr. Uncle of Tanisha and Kimberly Taylor, Ra' Jaeh Green, MyKyra Walker, Jaelyn and Travis Taylor, Jr. Grandson of the late Edward "Buster"...

Glenda Ann Ruffin Stewart

Glenda Ann Ruffin Stewart

Oct 3, 2013

Glenda Ann Ruffin Stewart, a former cook at Belle Chasse State School, departed this life on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Loving and devoted mother of Kendric, Quvadias and Chernika Ruffin and Kelley Stewart. Daughter of the late Anna Mae and Ceasar Ruffin, Sr. Granddaughter of the late Mary Ross, Williams Ross, Olivia Ruffin and Wesley...

Albertha R. Ward

Albertha R. Ward

Sep 30, 2013

Albertha Rogers Ward, a retired Head Cook @ Manhattan Guest House departed this life at her residence on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 12:30a.m. Wife of the late Clarence Ward, Jr. Mother of Clarence Ward, III. Daughter of the late Willie and Lula Cushenberry Rogers. Sister of Beulah R. Davis and the late Milton White, Sylvester "Buddy" Brown, Roberta R....

Mildred Cooper

Mildred Cooper

Sep 28, 2013

Mildred Cooper, a retired employee of the New Orleans Parish School Board, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved wife of Calvin Leon Cooper. Loving mother of Joseph Franklin, Gerald Franklin, Christopher Cooper, Barbara Franklin and the late Elaine Catherine Lawson and Maxine Franklin. Stepmother of Calvin Cooper, Jr., Gary Cooper and...

Leonard Andre Preston

Leonard Andre Preston

Sep 27, 2013

Leonard Andre Preston, Jr., a former employee of the Naval Exchange and Burger King, departed this life on Thursday, September 26, 2013. Beloved son of the late Trella and Leonard Preston, Sr. Loving grandson of Edna Moses and the late Earl Moses and Evelyn Gabrielle Ellis. Brother of Teddy, Irving, James and Michael Allen and Kerry Franklin. Companion of Tremika...

Rial Michael Diles, III

Rial Michael Diles, III

Sep 25, 2013

Rial M. Diles III was born on May 1, 1950 to the late Rial Diles Jr. and the late Isabel Diles. A life long resident of New Orleans, he departed this life on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at his home. Survived by his devoted wife Debra Brazley Diles, two children Erin Brazley-Sims (Tyrone) and Eric Brazley, three beloved grandchildren; Trunks,...

Leroy Anthony Joseph,Jr

Leroy Anthony Joseph,Jr

Sep 24, 2013

Leroy Anthony Joseph, Jr. departed this life on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at his residence. Beloved husband of Betty Joseph. Devoted father of Andrea Joseph. Loving stepfather of Bruce, Antoinette and Anita Hart. Grandfather of the late Isreal Clements, III. Son of the late Leroy Joseph, Sr. and Delores Graves Joseph. Grandson of the late Emile and Denise Graves. Brother...

Willie Lee Harris

Willie Lee Harris

Sep 24, 2013

Willie Lee Harris, a retired Northwest Airlines employee for 38 years , was lifted up on eagle's wings on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at the age of 70. Loving husband of 26 years to Shelia Margin Harris. Son of the late Gladys and Elbert Harris, Sr. Cherished father of Randy, Terri, and Tonya Harris (Calvin) and Nicole Lockett. Brother of...

Lillian Boloney Coleman

Lillian Boloney Coleman

Sep 24, 2013

Lillian B. Coleman peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Belle Vie Living Center. Loving mother of Solomon A. Coleman, Fred P. Coleman, Phillip Coleman and the late Jill B. Coleman. Daughter of Alfred and Elizabeth Smith Boloney. Granddaughter of the late Eliza Moore. Sister of Alfred Boloney, Jr., Herbert Boloney, Rose Harris, Bertha Coleman, Beatrice Akers...

Aldo Edward Johnson, Sr.

Aldo Edward Johnson, Sr.

Sep 23, 2013

Aldo Edward Johnson, Sr. departed this life on Monday, September 23, 2013. Husband of Sandra Mason Johnson. Father of Aldo Edward Johnson, Jr., Sebastian Ramone' Johnson, and Latoya Johnson. Son of Janet Harrell Johnson and the late Earl Johnson, Sr. Brother of Earl, Jerome, Louin Johnson, also survived by 5 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends Age:...

Marie Curry Kelly

Marie Curry Kelly

Sep 21, 2013

Marie Curry Kelly was received by our Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved wife of the late Ernest D. Kelly, Sr. Loving mother of Ernest D. Kelly, Jr., Paul Kelly, Estelle Williams, Sheila Weary, Janet Young, Timothy Kelly, Sr., Terrence Kelly,Sr., Tracy, Trinetta and Keldrich Kelly and the late Kendrick Kelly. Daughter of...

Sabrina Grear

Sabrina Grear

Sep 19, 2013

Sabrina "Bean" Grear peacefully departed this life in her sleep at her residence on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 11:50p.m. Mother of Corey Lamond Grear. Daughter the late Louis, Sr. and Annie Mae Grear. Sister of Rose and Betty Grear, Cathy (Tyrone) Davis, Elder Charlie C. Grear, Louis Grear, Jr., Vernon Lemon, Melvin (Sylvia) Grear and Keith Grear; also survived...

Donald William McLaughlin

Donald William McLaughlin

Sep 18, 2013

Donald William McLaughlin, age 39, departed this life on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Loving and devoted father of Danisha and Kasha McLaughlin and Taliah Williams. Son of Donald Lee and the late Sandra Maria McLaughlin. Younger brother of Terrell M. Mike and Trenest M. Abrams. Brother-in-law...

Terrell Watson, Jr.

Terrell Watson, Jr.

Sep 18, 2013

Terrell "Ted" Watson, Jr. crossed over to that land where you never grow old on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at the age of 35. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving father of Joshua Williams, Dominique Watson, Brenna Coleman, Tyreal Marshall and Zachous Roberts. Grandfather of Deondre Cross. Beloved son of Donna...

Glen Edward Goffner

Glen Edward Goffner

Sep 16, 2013

Glen Edward Goffner entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 16, 2013 at the age of 23. Loving son of Glenn and Joyce Allen. Brother of Devante' Goffner, Jaylin Allen and Rose Smith. Grandson of Perry and Carrie Mae Smith and Rose Harris. Great grandson of Rev. James and Georgia Houston; also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, other...

Susan Stockman Coleman

Susan Stockman Coleman

Sep 16, 2013

Susan Antionette Stockman-Coleman, a retired office manager for Coleman Enterprise, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 16, 2013 at the age of 53. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of Walter S. Coleman, Sr. Loving mother of Lanay Ikia Coleman (Randell) Carter, Walter S. (Alicia) Coleman, Jr. and William Coleman. Daughter of Rose...

Leon Henry Lee

Leon Henry Lee

Sep 16, 2013

Leon Henry Lee, Sr., a self-employed contractor (Roofer) entered into eternal rest at Bayside Healthcare on Monday, September 16, 2013 at 3:00a.m. Father of Tesa Lee, Jasmine Lee, Jericka Gilmore and the late Henry Lee Jr. Grandfather of Louis , Jr., Tevis, and Serenitty Lee Williams, Jorvice Lee, Christiane Martin, Jamari Dannel, Lewis Petty, Jr. and the late Takeia Lee....

Ken Anthony Walker

Ken Anthony Walker

Sep 14, 2013

Ken Anthony Walker entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Beloved son of Herman and Lois Nelson Walker. Brother of Herman, Troy (Gretchen) and Kernell Walker, Kelly and Sam Rodgers, Michelle Walker (Michael) Carter, also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Age: 48 years a native of New Orleans, La....