Obituaries

Bryan Nelson Growe

Bryan Nelson Growe

Feb 19, 2013

Bryan Nelson (Snoop Dog) Growe departed this life on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Beloved son of Mathilda Parret Growe and the late Cleveland Growe, Sr. Father of Bryan Sumner. Brother of Cleveland Growe, Jr., Jennifer G. Davis of Marrero, LA, and Cheryl G. Richardson of Algiers, LA. Nephew of Naomi Bright, Mary L. Williams of Marrero, LA, Carolyn Johnson of...

Julia Lee

Julia Lee

Feb 19, 2013

Julia Lee departed this life on Woodland Village Nursing Home on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Daughter of the late Ike Lee and Celina Dixson. Sister of the late Forest and Manuel Lee, Doretha Hayes, Evelyn Bennett, Anna Mae Wright, and Bessie May Lee, also survived by a niece Rita Bennett, godson Lenet Smith and friends. Age: 97 years a native...

Joel Franklin Stemley

Joel Franklin Stemley

Feb 17, 2013

Joel Franklin Stemley departed this life on Sunday, February 17, 2013. Wife of Frank Stemley, Sr. Mother of Shangernice Stemley and Frank (Ebony) Stemley, Jr. Grandmother of Frank III and Ebony Stemley. Daughter of the late Isiah Franklin, Jr. and Alberta Johnson Franklin. Sister of Isiah III, Michael, Stacey (Maxie), and Dwayne (Sharonda) Franklin, Alberta C. (Ernest Jr.) Taylor, Carolyn...

Bernetha Boyd Walters

Bernetha Boyd Walters

Feb 16, 2013

Bernetha "Jean" Boyd Walters, a registered nurse, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a graduate of LSU Medical Center, University of South Alabama and the University of Phoenix with degrees in nursing. Jean as she was affectionately called by family and friends was a member of the Healthcare Ministry,...

Aline D. Randle

Aline D. Randle

Feb 16, 2013

Aline Dabney Randle, born September 18, 1916, departed this life on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Daughter of the late Willie and Lorenza Dabney. Mother of Joseph (Diane) Randle, Jr., Victoria (late Herman) James, and Lynette (Dewitt) Randle. Sister of Eula Mae Dabney. Aline leaves to cherish her memories: 16 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews,...

Earl Johnson

Earl Johnson

Feb 15, 2013

Earl "Soul" Johnson departed this life on Friday, February 15, 2013. Father of Earl Williams, Connie Jones, Raynell Williams, Terry Hicks and Gregory Williams. Son of the late Lawrence Johnson, Sr. and Ellen Lee Johnson. Brother of Micheal Johnson, Samuel Johnson, Jimmy Johnson, Lawrence Johnson, Jr., Thomas Johnson, Lenon Johnson, Mercedes Jacob, Geraldine Francisco, Betty Ford, Lettie Rose, Marleane Jacob,...

Angel Doreen Ravy

Angel Doreen Ravy

Feb 15, 2013

Angel Doreen Ravy departed this life at Ochsner Baptist Hospital on Friday, February 15, 2013. Mother of Ye'sha Ravy, Yeshaon K. Ravy and Warren J. White, Jr. Daughter of the late Elijah Hunter and Florence Ravy. Sister of Tyrone Ravy, Alfred Ravy, Andre Ravy, Ricardo Ravy, Charlene Robinson, Monique Ravy, Michelle Ravy, Lisa Ravy, Francine Ravy, Linette Washington, and the...

Wanda Jean Aguillard

Wanda Jean Aguillard

Feb 14, 2013

Wanda Jean Aguillard-Brown after a life long battle with Sickle Cell entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 14, 2013. Wife of the late Austin Brown. Mother of Trenisha and Charles Aguillard. Daughter of Mamie M. Weber -Aguillard and the late John Herbert Aguillard, Sr. Sister of Brenda (Kenneth) Swayne, Andrea (Wendell) Murdock, Glenda Draughn (the late Everette), Patricia Aguillard,...

Desmon Christopher Brown

Desmon Christopher Brown

Feb 13, 2013

Little Desmon Christopher Brown was called home to Jesus on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the tender age of 3 years old. Beloved son of Lakisha Brown and Victor Cayentano. Grandson of Robert Brown and the late Mildred Lewis Brown. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church are invited to...

Eddie Jenkins, Sr

Eddie Jenkins, Sr

Feb 13, 2013

Eddie Jenkins, Sr., a retired Merchant Seaman, departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center, Westbank on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. A Korean War veteran of the U.S. Army. He served on the Usher Board at St. Matthews United Methodist Church. Husband of Vera Jenkins. Father of Constance (Kevin) Burns, Wanda Jackson, Charleane (Jesse) Hunter, Shelita H. Weber, Michael Jenkins, Eddie...

Emeal Joseph Washington

Emeal Joseph Washington

Feb 11, 2013

Emeal J. "Johnny" Washington, Jr., age 58, went home on Monday, February 11, 2013. Beloved son of the late Emeal J. Washington, Sr. and Myrtle Washington. Devoted companion and fiancé of Essie (Nickey) Price. Brother of James and Sybil Jones, Jeffery and Nanette Washington and the late Dwight Washington. Also survived by a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and...

Barbara Simon Faison

Barbara Simon Faison

Feb 10, 2013

Barbara Ann Simon- Faison, a retired office assistant of West Jefferson High School, entered into enteral rest on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Wynhoven Healthcare Center in Marrero, La., at the age of 70. She was a native and lifelong resident of Harvey, La. Loving mother of Nicole Faison. Devoted grandmother of Akeem Malik Faison. Daughter of the late Milton...

Benita Enola Taylor

Benita Enola Taylor

Feb 10, 2013

Benita Enola McGinnis Taylor entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 10, 2013 at the age of 91. Wife of the late Melvin Taylor. Mother of Marguerite Robinson, Patricia Johnson (Joseph), Ina Lawrence (Sherman), Joel (Adeline), Gerald, Jonelle and Deidre Taylor. Daughter of the late Rev. Fred McGinnis and Margaret Phillips McGinnis. Sister of Louise McGinnis Washington. She is also...

Betty Davis

Betty Davis

Feb 9, 2013

Betty Jean Davis entered into rest on Saturday, February 9, 2013. A regular pioneer of Jehovah's Witnesses, and a retired nurse. Loving mother of Joseph P. Clark III, Denise C. Augustus and Benjamin Clark. Daughter of the late Louisa Thomas Davis and Jonas Davis, Sr. Adoring sister of Drucilla Fassitt, Edna M. Arbuthnot, Yvonne D. Reed, Jonas Davis, Jr. and...

Gwendolyn Joseph Townsend

Gwendolyn Joseph Townsend

Feb 8, 2013

Gwendolyn Joseph Townsend transitioned into eternity on Friday, February 8, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Devoted and loving wife of Larry Townsend. Cherished mother of Monique and Dwayne Townsend and the late Toni Townsend. Sister of Peggy Pierre and Douglas Joseph, also survived 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 7 uncles, 1 aunt, and a host of nieces, nephews, sisters...

Tarrell Lynn Simmons

Tarrell Lynn Simmons

Feb 5, 2013

Tarrell Lynn Simmons, a cosmetic department manager at Walmart in Marrero, La. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Devoted mother of Rodnika, Angel and Keymorah Simmons and the late Rochell, Rokell and Toi Simmons. Daughter of the late Harold Simmons and Margaret Adams. Granddaughter of Paul Adams and Hatty Whitney. Sister of...

Ida Williams

Ida Williams

Feb 5, 2013

Ida Williams, a homemaker departed this life on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at her residence. Daughter of the late Joseph Williams, Sr. and Mary J. Williams. Sister of John Williams of Yuba, Ca., Annie Bell Scie of Avondale, La., Evelena Williams-Spiller of New Orleans, La. and the late Howard, Joseph, Jr., and James Williams; also survived by a host of...

Bryson Jerome Noel

Bryson Jerome Noel

Feb 4, 2013

Bryson Jerome Noel departed this life on Monday, February 4, 2013 at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. Son of Felicia Noel. Grandson of Gussie Noel. Brother of Miles Noel, also survived by a host of other relatives. A graveside service will be held at Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, La. on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 10:00a.m. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service...

Derrick Young,Sr.

Derrick Young,Sr.

Feb 4, 2013

Derrick Young, Sr. departed this life on Monday, February 4, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Son of Beatrice M. Young and the late Prime Young. Husband of Bernadine H. Young. Father of Derrick Collins, Lauryn and LaShone Young and the late Derrick Young, Jr. Brother of Marlon Charles, Roderick Young and Nicole Young. Also survived by 4 grandchildren, 4...

Dorothy Ree Haywood Short

Dorothy Ree Haywood Short

Feb 2, 2013

Dorothy Ree Haygood-Short departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, February 2, 2013. Mother of the late Tommy Davis and Paul Davis. Sister of Mae Monero -Hall. Mother in law of Carolyn Garner, also survived by 13 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 86 years a native of Chicago, Il....