Obituaries
Althea Johnson Willis
Sep 28, 2012
Althea Lyndia Johnson Willis entered into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, September 28, 2012. Wife of the late Isadore E. Willis, Sr. Mother of Neldana (Wayne) Ricard, Gareth (Rhonda) Napoleon, Jamal Robinson, Arnel (Roland) Jones, Grindel (Ralph) Jackson, Monique Thompson, Isadore Willis, Jr. and the late Charles (Vanessa) Napoleon. Stepmother of Keith Willis, Danita Strauss and Lolita Gordon....
Tonesha Joann Riggins
Sep 26, 2012
Tonesha Joann Riggins departed this life at her residence on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. Daughter of Latonya Riggins and Carlyn Cobbler. Granddaughter of Joann Perry, Rudolph Riggins, and Desiree Cobbler. Great granddaughter of Gladys Riggins. Sister of Latesha Riggins., also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 18 years a native of Gretna, La. and a resident...
Jerry Augustine
Sep 25, 2012
Jerry Augustine, a self- employed taxi cab driver for over 40 years departed this life Tuesday, September 25, 2012 peacefully at his residence. Father of Lieutenant Colonel Cathy Walter, Kiesha Harris, Kathlyn Locke, Niya Monroe, June Hollins Pierre, Jude, Jonathan, Darrin, and Kevin. Father in law of Terrance, Cleaven, and Henry. Brother of Michael, Gloria, and Sandy and the late...
Wilbert Kelly Richardson
Sep 25, 2012
Wilbert Kelly Richardson, a custodial worker with Orleans Parish School Board, departed this life on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at his residence. Loving father of Torray R. Ross. Beloved son of Lillie B. Richardson and the late Wilbert Smith. Brother of Andrel Love, Elliot Love, Errol Richardson, Thaddeus Richardson, Emily Richardson, Lillie Richardson, Wynesta Gaston, Charlotte Richardson and the late...
George Briscoe
Sep 25, 2012
Rev. George Briscoe, a retired custodian supervisor for Jefferson Parish School Board for 37 years entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at JoEllen Smith Convalescent Center. Husband of the late Sylvia Crutchfield Briscoe. Father of Rev. Timothy (Pearl) Briscoe, Leroy Williams, Tyrone Briscoe, Vera (Earl) Little and the late Curtis Williams. Son of the late Adam and...
Melvin Jones, Jr.
Sep 24, 2012
Melvin Jones, Jr., a self-employed contractor, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 24, 2012 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a former welder with Avondale and Tide Shipyards and a member of Prince Hall Mason. Former husband of Melvina Nickerson Jones and Carolta Codrington. Loving father of Clayton, James, Melvin, III, Marvin, Lynard, Daniel, Marvin C., Calvin, Donna,...
Irma Dennis Tross
Sep 24, 2012
Irma Simmons Tross entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 24, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Emmett Donald Simmons, Sr. and Ernest Tross. Mother of Dianne S. (Emile) Carter, Margo S. (Jesse) Herman, Shelia S. (Arthur) Bennett, Pastor Thera R. S. Ellison, Emmett D. (Jackie) Simmons, Glynn R. Simmons, Dwayne (Denise) Simmons, Dwight, Randall, Derrick, and Deandre Simmons and...
Gwendolyn G. Bridges
Sep 24, 2012
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Rose Bridges departed this life on Monday, September 24, 2012 at Ochsner Foundation Medical Center. She was a graduate of L. B. Landry Senior High School and Straight Business College. Loving daughter of the late Emily and Emile Rose, Sr. Sister of Emile Rose, Jr. Niece of Myrtle Sargent and Amy Celestan. Aunt of Jamisen Rose, Hashika Rose...
Rosemary Gabriel
Sep 23, 2012
Rosemary Shirley Gabriel, a retired cook of Schwegmann Supermarkets, departed this life at 9:30a.m., on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at her daughters residence in Harvey, La. Beloved wife of the late Galvin Gabriel, Sr. Devoted mother of Galvin Gabriel, Jr., Merika Green, Sashara Gabriel, Arceneaux Gabriel and the late Lateaud Gabriel. Daughter of the late Robert and Lucinda Goins. Sister...
Ronald Jackie Mimms, Sr.
Sep 23, 2012
Ronald J. Mimms, Sr. entered his heavenly home on Sunday, September 23, 2012. Beloved husband of Louise Mimms. Loving father of Ellen Davis, Ronald J. Mimms, Jr., and Erica M. Francis. Stepfather of Johnnie J. Johnson and Brenda J. Mitchell. Grandfather of Rene Winslow. Taron Mimms, and Ryan Marshall. Son of the late Samuel and Mozella G. Mimms. Brother of...
Horace Joseph Flemings
Sep 21, 2012
Horace Joseph Flemings departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Friday, September 21, 2012. Devoted husband the late Joyce Ann Hampton Flemings. Loving father of Tyrone, Don-terry, Joyce, Rhonda, William, and Ronald Flemings. Son of the late William Flemings and Anna Rivers. Brother of Ethel Reed and the late Lenix Moore, Harold and Gilbert Flemings, also survived by...
Fred Wilson, Jr.
Sep 18, 2012
Fred (Ricky) Wilson, Jr., a former employee of T. L. James Construction Company, departed this life at Carrington Place on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Father of Danielle Gilbert of Luling, La., Ricky Brooks, Steven Brooks and Crystal Wilson all of Milwaukee, Wi. Son of the late Elouise and Fred Wilson, Sr. Brother of Robert and Nickey Wilson, Gladys Williams of...
Doris Mae Brown Saylor
Sep 12, 2012
Doris Mae Brown Saylor departed this life at Canon Hospice on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Wife of the late Leon Saylor. Mother of Elaine M. Tate and Lance Johnson. Daughter of the late Thomas Brown, Sr. and Lillian Elam Brown. Sister of Thomas, Jr., Albert, Herman, Herbert, and Alvin Brown, Beverly A. Brown Saylor and Rosemary B. Varnado, also survived...
Bruce Simmons
Sep 10, 2012
Bruce Simmons, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2012 at his residence. Loving son of Iola Onezine. Stepson of Joseph Onezine, Sr. Father of Anthony Blalvery. Brother of Debra Walker, Myra Weatherspoon, Laura Simmons, Deirdre Simmons and the late Joseph Onezine, Jr. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age: 52 years a native...
Lorraine Henry
Sep 9, 2012
Lorraine Henry, a homemaker, entered onto eternal rest on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at University Hospital. Beloved wife of William Author Henry. Loving mother of Troylynn, Clarence, Owen and Antionette Henry. Daughter of the late Richard Williams, Sr. and Bertha Benjamin. Sister of Zickle Williams, Richard William, Jr., Vina Boudion, Barbara Williams and the late Loretta Brown, R. B. Brown,Lawrence...
Cedric Maurice Brown
Sep 7, 2012
Cederick "Paw" Maurice Brown departed this life on Friday September 7, 2012, at the age of 22. Mr. Brown was a life long resident of New Orleans. He attended O. Perry Walker High School. Beloved son of Thaddeus Bailey and Jacqueline Brown. Loving father of Santonio Price. Brother of Brian Brown, Jewel Brown, Joseph Brown, and George Brown. Grandson of...
Linda Ann Canady
Sep 7, 2012
Linda Ann Canady passed away on Friday, September 7, 2012. Beloved daughter of the late Dorothy (Madea) Sterling and James Canady. Loving sister of Clara Taylor. Adored aunt of Stanley Watkins, Carolyn Williams, Clarence A. Watkins, Leonard Watkins, Fredrick Watkins, Gwendolyn Scott, Ronald Watkins, Lorna Lilly, Kimberly Dixon and the late Norman Watkins; also survived by a host of other...
Edward Arthur Williams
Sep 6, 2012
Edward Arthur Eddie Coach Stimmey Williams was received by our Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 6, 2012. Loving husband of Cynthia Williams by second marriage and the late Mary Jackson Williams by first marriage. Father of Evelyn Williams McCall (Gary Kelly), Rosalind (Carlton) Williams, Alisha (Tracy) Bright, Shanreal Williams, Lisa Matthews, Chenelle Williams (Micheal) Scott, Terry Williams, Ivan Williams and...
Yvonna Richardson Moore
Sep 6, 2012
Yvonna Mae Sister Moore, a former child care provider, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Carrington Nursing Home in New Orleans, La. She loved sewing, was fun-loving, outgoing and had a great sense of humor. Beloved wife of the late George C. Moore. Loving mother of...
Everette Tyrone Draughn, Sr.
Sep 5, 2012
Everette Tyrone Draughn, Sr., a truck driver for 30 years at Republic Service formerly B. F. I. (Allied Waste) entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 5, 2012. Husband of Glenda Joyce Draughn. Father of Everette Draughn Jr., Arraya Aguillard, Ariel James, and Alanna Draughn. Brother of Sonia Watkins, Stassi Mosley, Pamela Draughn, Alva Draughn Jessie, Jr., and Desi, Sr....
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