Obituaries

Derell Andree' Watson, Jr

Derell Andree' Watson, Jr

Jul 9, 2013

Baby Derell Andree' Watson, Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at the age of 7 weeks at his residence. Loving son of Derell Andree' Watson, Sr. and Nicole Antoinette Mitchell. Adored little brother of Brittany James and Devyn Waton. Grandson of Kalesa Burnett, Anthony and Sharron Watson, Patricia Guillory, Bobby and Brenda Guillory; also survived...

Elizabeth Harry Gaither

Elizabeth Harry Gaither

Jul 9, 2013

Elizabeth K. Gaither, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at her residence at the age of 65. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of Larry Gaither, Sr. Loving mother of Theodore (Pamela) Kennedy, Jr., Cory (Danyell) Kennedy, Sr., Larry, (Donna) Gaither, Jr., Kenneth Gaither, Crystal...

Catrina Johnson Washington

Catrina Johnson Washington

Jul 8, 2013

Catrina Johnson Washington departed this life on Monday, July 8, 2013 in Baton Rouge, LA. Beloved wife of Joseph Washington III. Devoted mother of Chenelle, Jermaine, Tremaine and Da'Janae Johnson, Joshawna, Savannah and Bernard Washington. Beloved daughter of Karen Johnson and Marvin Johnson. Devoted sister of Marcus (Yvette), David (Keyonna), Curtis (Africa) and Cedric Johnson. Niece of Linda & Michael...

Pearless Livas Ellison

Pearless Livas Ellison

Jul 7, 2013

Pearless Livas Ellison entered into eternal rest, peacefully, in her home on Saturday, July 6, 2013. Pearless displayed a nurturing spirit throughout her life as a devoted wife and mother. Devoted wife of the late Lionel " Blue" Ellison, Sr. Loving mother of Patrice Ellison Joseph, Romell Ellison, Lionel Eillison, Jr. (Jacquelyn), Hon. Leslie Ellison, Byron Ellison, Sr. and Lorne...

Kenneth Taylor, Sr.

Kenneth Taylor, Sr.

Jul 6, 2013

Kenneth "Fat Back" Taylor, Sr., age 57, departed this life on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at his residence. Beloved husband of Cheryl Shenall Taylor. Father of Kenneth Jr. and April Monique Taylor and Chassidy Jones. Grandfather of Chloe' and Ashton Porter. Son of the late August Jr. and Willa Mae Taylor. Brother of Leo R. Thompson, Anthony Taylor, Gwendolyn T....

Michael Elijah Gray

Michael Elijah Gray

Jul 6, 2013

Michael Gray, age 37, departed this life on Saturday, July 6, 2013 in Marrero, LA. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Michael was a graduate of Francis T. Nichols High School Class of 1993 and attended Louisiana Technical College. Loving father of Da'janae Richardson. Beloved son of Elijah Gray and the late Dianne Gray. Devoted brother...

Lee Dora White

Lee Dora White

Jul 5, 2013

Lee Dora White, age 71, departed this life on Friday, July 5, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Daughter of the late Willie and Mildred Vance Shuler. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Davis Mortuary Service, 6820 Westbank Expressway Marrero, LA on...

Mildred Eugene Martin

Mildred Eugene Martin

Jul 5, 2013

Mildred Eugene Martin, a retired employee of the Jefferson Parish Courthouse, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 5, 2013. Loving wife of the late George Martin. Mother of Kenneth (Wanda) Martin, Sr., Lori Ann (Cedric) Martin, Jeanine (Julian) Lesseman, and the late Michael Anthony Martin. Beloved daughter of the late Frank Eugene,...

Dennis Gary Perkins

Dennis Gary Perkins

Jul 3, 2013

DENNIS GARY PERKINS, a former employee of McJunkin Redman, entered into eternal rest and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at his residence. Beloved husband of Louise M. Perkins. Devoted father of Shirelle Denise Perkins and Michelle Perkins-Griffin. Loving grandfather of Aja'h Domonique and Kennedy Nikol Perkins, Breiann F. and Brandon Dennis Griffin. Son of...

Willie Harris, Sr.

Willie Harris, Sr.

Jul 2, 2013

Willie Harris, Sr. on Tuesday, July 02, 2013 the Lord came and received his Angel and decided it was time for him to come home. Devoted husband of Dianne Florant Harris. Loving father of Willie(Davina), Jarrod (Melissa) Harris and Keitha Harris (Jermaine) Henry. Devoted children: Ronald "Boosie" Dumas, Twan (Leroy) Jennings and Angelique (Darrell) Griffith. Son of the late Edward...

Wilmer Harris

Wilmer Harris

Jul 2, 2013

Wilmer Harris, age 60, departed this life on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Canon Hospice. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Husband of the late Diane Harris. Father of Willie Antoine Nash, Willer Calrice Nash and Shawanda Johnson. Son of the late Carrie and Albert Taylor. Brother of Charles Harris, Joyce Dixon James, Brenda Dixon and...

Alberta Bailey Frazier

Alberta Bailey Frazier

Jul 1, 2013

Alberta Frazier departed this life on Monday, July 1, 2013 at Touro Infirmary. Wife of the late James Frazier, Sr. Mother of James Jr., Clyde (Barbara) and Brenda Frazier. Daughter of the late Elijah Bailey, Sr. and Hattie Ann Grimball Bailey. Sister of Sylvia Jones and the late Elizabeth Baker, Mary, Elijah Jr., Clyde and Bobbie Bailey. Also survived by...

Benny Glynn Harris, Jr

Benny Glynn Harris, Jr

Jun 29, 2013

Benny Glynn Harris, Jr. "Mickey", a musician and a retired Correction's Training Officer for LTI, departed this life on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved son of Benny Glynn Harris, Sr. and Loyce "Pat" Crain Harris. Brother of Brian Calvin (Trollious) Harris. Also survived by 2 nieces and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives...

Minister Gail Marie Lemon Grear

Minister Gail Marie Lemon Grear

Jun 29, 2013

Minister Gail Marie Lemon Grear departed this life on Saturday, June 29, 2013. She was an awesome homemaker for many years. Gail was treasurer of Woman to Woman Inc. Beloved wife of Charlie Grear, Sr. Loving mother of Charlie (Melissa) Grear, Jr., Karen Grear Griffiths, Derrick Grear, Timothy Grear and Chalicia Grear (Troy) Hamilton. Daughter of the late Eddie Lemon,...

Samuel Cann, Sr.

Samuel Cann, Sr.

Jun 28, 2013

Samuel Cann, Sr., age 89, departed this life on Friday, June 28, 2013 at Canon Hospice. He was raised and educated in Crossett, AR and was a resident of Marrero, LA. Samuel served in the United States Navy where he was a member of the Navy Band, playing the saxophone. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after many years...

Joseph Michael Edwards, Jr.

Joseph Michael Edwards, Jr.

Jun 27, 2013

Joseph (Gypsy) Michael Edwards, Jr., a retired truck driver, departed this life on Thursday, June 27, 2013, at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Karen Winesberry Edwards. Loving father of Sheena, Terry, Glenda and the late Michael and Arcena. Son of the late Joseph, Sr. and Lillie Edwards. Brother of Joyce Walker, Cedrick and Ernest Edwards and the late...

Horace Peters

Horace Peters

Jun 26, 2013

Horace Peter departed this life at his residence on Saturday, June 29, 2013. Son of the late Eddie, Sr. and Maryann Peters. Brother of Joseph and Eddie Peters, Janie Henry, Evelyna London, Barbara Williams, Audrey Perkins, and the late Wilfred Banks, Sterlin Mayers, Wilbert , Eddie, II, and William Wardell Peters, and Carolyn Perkins Sanders. Uncle of the late Maryann...

Lynn Leon Charles, Sr.

Lynn Leon Charles, Sr.

Jun 26, 2013

Lynn Leon "Gas" Charles, a retired Carman of Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads, departed this life on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at his residence. Devoted husband of Barbara Ford Charles. Father of Shauna Charles, Barbara L. (Tyrone) Williams, Angela Charles, Lynn Charles, Jr., Byron (Paula) Charles, Sr., Shalita Higgins, and Dana Hall. Son of the late Howard Charles and...

Laura Elizabeth Thigpen

Laura Elizabeth Thigpen

Jun 25, 2013

Laura Elizabeth Thigpen departed this life on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at her residence. Wife of the late John Williams and Herman Thigpen. Mother of the late Gertrude Langford. Grandmother of Lloyd, Laura and Carlton. Daughter of the late Gertrude Smith Webb and John Matthews. Stepdaughter of the late Daniel Webb. Also survived by 9 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren, and a...

Ethel Mae Charles Henry

Ethel Mae Charles Henry

Jun 23, 2013

Ethel Mae "Maggie" Charles Henry, age 76, a retired nursing assistant, peacefully left this earthly life on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 12:01a.m. at her residence. She was a native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of the Cutoff Community of Algiers, La. Loving and devoted wife of the late Louis Henry, Sr. Beloved mother of Nora (Walter III),...