Obituaries
Joshua Nkrumah Sefah
Jan 4, 2013
Joshua Nkrumah Sefah entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, January 4, 2013 at the age of 29. He was a resident of Harvey, La. Beloved son of Shelia J. Sefah and the late James K. Sefah. Grandson of the late Walter, Sr.and Louida H. Joseph and Adojoa Nyeneba Sefah. Brother of Martin Kwesi (Millicent) Sefah,...
Myrtle Augustine Spotson
Jan 2, 2013
Myrtle Augustine Spotson departed her earthly home for her Heavenly home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Loving mother of Waddie (Patrice) Griffin and Claudell (Joseph) Williams. Daughter of the late Freddie and Aline Bell Spotson. Grandmother of the late Waddie Anne Griffin; also survived by 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren...
Dennis Godfrey Barnes
Jan 2, 2013
Dennis Godfrey Barnes, a retired employee of Louisiana Gas Company, departed this life on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Beloved husband of Eloise Barnes. Loving father of Colin (Shantel) Barnes, Dr. Dennis M. (Reba) Barnes, Glendon Barnes, Evelyn (William) Joseph, Denise (Markham) Tripp, Deslyn Nelson, Leslyn (Keith) Haynes and the late Godfrey and Desmond Barnes. Son of the late Dennis Decefas...
Bernice Boyd Lawrence
Jan 2, 2013
Bernice Boyd Lawrence answered the Masters call to eternal rest on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. She was the devoted wife of the late Edward Lawrence II. Loving mother of Walter Woods (Lena), Claudette Wilson (Curtis), Charlie Cammon (Lynn), Danna Cammon, Perry Lawrence, Clinton Lawrence (Debra), and James Lawrence. Loving sister of Gladys Jackson and Cornelius Boyd (Emily). Bernice is survived...
Freddie Roberts, Sr.
Jan 2, 2013
Freddie Chicken Man Roberts, a retired employee of Oakwood Center, departed this life at Opelousas Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Betty Benn Roberts. Loving father of Judy Roberts (Harold) Lewis, Freddie (Annette) Robert, Jr., Ernest (Inger) Roberts, Betty Roberts, Leroy (Linda) Benn, Patricia (Albert) Benn and the late Kermit Roberts and Marsha Benn....
Charlie Benn, Sr
Jan 2, 2013
Mr. Charlie Benn, Sr. 85, an honorable man, was lifted up on eagle's wings on January 1, 2013, two years to the day his beloved wife Marlene Lewis Benn passed on into eternal glory. He was born to the union of the late Isaac Benn, Sr., and Stella McDonald Benn on May 30, 1927. He was a native New Orleanian...
Annie Mae Joshua
Dec 31, 2012
Annie Mae Joshua , a retired head cook, departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Monday, December 31, 2012. Wife of Lucien Joshua, Sr. Mother of Lucinda Joshua, Lucien Joshua, Jr., Frank T. Joshua, Sr., Lois (Kedrick) Hogans, Sr., Lorne Joshua, Lorna (Doug) Mills and the late Mary Coleman. Daughter of the late Frank and Mary Lewis. Sister...
Nedra Charles Davis Melancon
Dec 30, 2012
Nedra Charles Davis Melancon, a registered nurse at Westbank Physicians Rehab and Louisiana Medical Management entered into eternal rest Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 1:00p.m. She was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen High School Class of 1972, the University of New Orleans and Touro School of Nursing. Nedra was a faithful and dedicated member of First Street Peck Wesley...
Latriece Denise Walker
Dec 29, 2012
Latriece Denise Walker departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, December 29, 2012. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and served her country in the U.S. Army. Devoted mother of Joshua A. Walker. Beloved daughter of Myron Walker and Debbie W. Lewis. Stepdaughter of Cleveland Lewis and Beverly Walker. Granddaughter of Josephine Washington...
Charles Albert Lucas
Dec 28, 2012
Charles Albert Lucas, a retired master industrial electrician departed this life on Friday, December 28, 2012 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Father of Cynthia Ward Patterson of Augusta, Ga. and Byron (Amy) Oneal of Luling, La. Son of the late James Lucas, Jr. and Ella Jackson Lucas. Brother of Steve E. (Bernadine) Lucas of Las Vegas, NV., Jimmie D. (LaShawn)...
Geraldine White
Dec 27, 2012
Geraldine Manny White entered into eternal rest at Tulane Medical Center on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 4:51p.m. She was a retired Nuclear Medicine Technician from West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved daughter of the late Henry Butler and Edna Malliet. Sister of the late Bernice Scott and Emile August Bennette. Granddaughter of the late Clothilde and August Jasmine. Aunt of...
LM Walker
Dec 27, 2012
L. M. Walker, a retired truck driver for Mehaffey and Daigle, departed this life at St. Theresa Hospice on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 5:40p.m. Former husband of Dorothia Walker. Father of Sidney, Stanley, Ronnie, Verna, and Ricky Walker. Son of the late Clifton and Mary Walker. Brother of Harvey, Willie, and Minnie Walker, Sue Newsome and the late Eddie...
William Walker, Sr.
Dec 24, 2012
William Walker, Sr., a retired longshoreman, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 24, 2012 at his residence. Beloved husband of the late Olevia Wright Walker. Loving father of Isaac McCullum, Ralph Walker, Sr. and William Walker, Jr. Son of the late Julia and Johnny Walker, Sr. Brother of Clarence Walker, Sadonia W. Nelson, Betty W. Collins and the...
Leonard Paige, Jr.
Dec 21, 2012
Leonard Paige, Jr. departed this life on Friday, December 21, 2012 at his residence. Loving husband of Dorothy Williams-Paige. Devoted father of Leonard (Amanda) Williams of Fort Lauderdale, Fl. and Pamela (Timothy) Myles of Utica, Ms. Grandfather of the late Lovie Myles. Son of the late Leonard Paige, Sr. and Rosie Hawkins-Paige. Brother of Evone Michaels, Maxine (John) Harris, Vivian...
Troy Hensley
Dec 17, 2012
Troy Hensley departed this life on Monday, December 17, 2012 at the age of 48. He was a native of Marrero, La. and a resident of Harvey, La. Beloved husband of Lisa Alexander Hensley. Loving father of Erica, Troy, Wardell and Victoria Alexander. Son of Lawrence Hensley, Sr. and the late Augustine Hensley. Grandson of the late Nelson and Clementine...
Jacqueline Sawyer
Dec 17, 2012
Jacqueline Jackie Sawyer was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 17, 2012 at the age of 54. She was a native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Marrero, La. Beloved daughter of T. J. Becker and the late Emelder Evans Sawyer. Loving sister of Mary S. (Frank) Williams, Thelma S. Batiste and the late...
Gertrude C. Woods
Dec 15, 2012
Gertrude Cecile Woods (nee Ferdinand) peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Fort Washington Medical Center in Fort Washington Maryland. Mrs. Woods was a lifetime member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. Mother of Clifford L. (Beverly A. Babin) Woods, Jr. Grandmother of Allyson K. Woods Masembwa and Sean L. (Martina Carpenter) Woods. Great grandmother of Leila...
Clarence Lee Warner
Dec 14, 2012
Clarence Lee Warner, age 68, passed away on Friday, December 14, 2012 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. He was a native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Marrero, La. Beloved husband of Sallie Curtis Warner. Loving father of Trina Cage, Dronice (Johnnie) Smith and Shannon Fields. Stepfather of Terry Lynn Curtis (Eric) Alexander, Jerry, Robert Earl, Claude (Annie),...
Isreal McGinnis,Jr.
Dec 13, 2012
Isreal McGinnis,Jr.departed this life on Thursday December 13,2012 at Ochsner Hospital Westbank Son of the late Isreal McGinnis,Sr. and Viola Brown McGinnis. Age: 80 Years a native of New Orleans, La. and a reisdent of Algiers, La. A graveside will be held on Friday December 28, 2012 at 11:00a.m. @ McDonoghville Cemetery Gretna,La. Arrangemens By: Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe...
Darryl Anthony Early
Dec 13, 2012
Darryl A. Early, age 47, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was a native of native of Beaver Falls, Pa. and a resident of New Orleans, La. Darryl was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and California Para Medical and Technology College and became a Surgical Technologist. He severed his country in the Armed...
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