Obituaries
Marvin L. Gaines
Jan 14, 2013
Marvin Louis Gaines , a tire maintenance mechanic departed this life at his residence on Monday, January 14, 2013. Father of Joshua Joyner. Son of Joel Gaines and Mary T. Gaines. Grandson of the late James, Sr. and Selina Thomas, Oscar Gaines and Annie Hankerson. Brother of Phyllis Gaines Goodman, Paula M. Gaines, and Pamela Gaines Jones. Nephew of the...
Dianta' DeJanae' Snowton
Jan 14, 2013
God has called home another angel in Heaven, Diante' DeJanae Snowton, a student at Xavier University Preparatory High School, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 14, 2013 at Children's Hospital in New Orleans, La. She was the oldest of 6 children, and attended Westbank Cathedral Academy and was a graduate of Concordia Lutheran School in Marrero, La. Loving daughter...
Harry Carzell Goudy
Jan 14, 2013
Harry C. "UNC" Goudy, Sr. , born January 15, 1958, in New Orleans, LA. He attended West Jefferson High School and was employed with Jefferson Parish Water Department (East & West bank) for over 20 years and later Sodexho, Inc. until his health no longer permitted. He was one of 10 children born to the late James "Poppa" and Nora...
Ken Jamel Mayfield
Jan 14, 2013
Ken Mayfield, an employee of Hein's Contractors, departed this life on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 11:45a.m. Loving father of Xian Henry. Beloved son of Ken Every and Yolanda Mayfield Massey. Stepson of Zachary Massey and La'Keya Blakes. Brother of Derrick Mayfield, Kentrell Every, Christopher Ketchens, Rinesha Mayfield and Kenbriane Mayfield. Grandson of Lawrence (Adrianne)Mayfield, Michael Green, Lucille and Royal...
Hannah Ruffin Prince
Jan 13, 2013
Hannah Ruffin Prince, a retired food technician of the Orleans Parish School System, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at her residence. She was a graduate of L. B. Landry Class of 1958. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Norman Prince. Devoted mother of Elaine, Letha and Alvin Ruffin, and Gregory (Dionne) Prince. Foster mother of...
Pearline Stevens Harper
Jan 12, 2013
Pearline S. Harper departed the life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, January 12, 2013 @ 4:54a.m. Beloved wife of the late Charlie Harper, Sr. Beloved mother of Charlie, Jr. (Marlene) Harper, Warren Harper, Kenneth W. Harper, Watachulyn H. (Joseph, Jr.) Gilbert, Michael W. Harper, and Latonya Harper. Daughter of the late Rufus Stevens and Maggie A. Stevens. Sister...
Cheryl Loraine Eglen
Jan 12, 2013
Cheryl Loraine Eglen departed this life on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Louisiana Specialty Hospital in Marrero, La. She was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School, Delgado Community College and a Community Service Counselor for Jefferson Parish. Devoted mother of Loretta Eglen (Gregory, Sr.) Anderson. Stepmother of Rogers Gray Jr., Nataka A. Gray, and Mario Gray. Grandmother of...
Willie James Arso, Sr.
Jan 12, 2013
Willie James Arso, Sr. was called home on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at his residence. He is survived by 11 children, a host of grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Morning...
Hayward Liggins, Jr
Jan 11, 2013
Hayward Liggins, Jr., a retired body and fender specialist, entered into eternal rest at Belle Vie Living Center on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 9:30p.m. Beloved husband of Ruby Weathers. Loving father of Shawn Liggins, Kevin James, Richard Randle and the late Hayward Jackson and Yolanda Wright. Son of the late Ida Mae Dixon. Stepson of the late Isidore Dixon....
Tara Nicole Clark
Jan 10, 2013
Tara Nicole Clark entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 10, 2013. Beloved mother of Keione Clarks. Daughter of Marion Turner and Robert J. Hogan, Jr. Stepdaughter of Cheryl A. Hogan. Granddaughter of Lillie Hogan. Sister of Darrel Clarks (Petra) Mikal, Mauron Goff, Marcia (William) Evans, Trinnice Dean, and the late Robbie Hogan. Devoted godmother of Armyni Theodore, also survived...
Leon Raymond Wade, Jr.
Jan 8, 2013
WADE Leon Raymond Wade, Junior departed this life on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. He was 78. He was born January 30, 1934 in New Orleans. He served in the Navy 1951 - 1954. He worked at Shell Oil Company for 30 years. A passionate artist, he studied and taught art throughout his life. He graduated Magna Cum Laude on May...
George Washington Smith
Jan 7, 2013
George W. Smith departed this life on Monday, January 7, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Loving father of Keiana and Rashad Smith. Former spouse of Janice S. Poche. Son of the late Elijah Sr., and Ollie M. Smith. Brother of Elijah, Jr., Frank, Louis and Ronald Smith, Irene Polly, Elnora Smith, Susan Webb, Loretta Miller Smith, Hilda Livicus and...
Lindarae Loraine Saunders
Jan 6, 2013
Lindarae Loraine (Joseph) Saunders, a retired teacher with the Orleans Parish School System entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 6, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. Mother of Danalynne Merrick, Sheridan (Alvin) Bean, and Bertram Saunders, Jr. Daughter of the late Olive and Henry M. Joseph, Sr. Sister of the late Henry M. Joseph, Jr. and Ted Joseph....
Sidney Daryl Hill
Jan 5, 2013
Sidney Daryl Hill, owner and president of Hills Landscaping and Lawn, LLC departed this life on Sunday, January 6, 2013. He was a minister of IDMR-New Orleans Westbank Branch, a graduate of Brother Martin Senior High School and attended the University of New Orleans. Loving husband of Patrice Dolliole Hill. Father of Lindsey Shontell Hill. Son of the late Samuel...
Leola C. Williams
Jan 5, 2013
Leola Chappell Williams was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 5, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Calvin Williams, Sr. Loving mother of Calvin (Lillian) Williams, Jr., Doris (Robert) Vaughn, Shirley (the late Jessie) Young, Leola (the late Robert) Heno, Harry (Marion) Williams, Sr., Larry (Ivy) Williams, Ina (LenRoyal) Maryland and the late Caleb Williams, Sr....
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....