Obituaries

Charlie Benn, Sr

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

Leon Franklin

Leon Franklin

Dec 12, 2012

Leon Franklin, a retired baker departed this life at his residence on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Father of Shirley Smith, Lee Earl Franklin, Sr., Diane Franklin, Wilma Bruno, and Doris Franklin. Son of the late Joe and Irene Franklin. Brother of Samuel Franklin, Mammie Manuel, and Minnie Frazier. Preceded in death by his twin sister Rosalee, 4 brothers, 2 grandsons,...

Dorothy Mae Spencer Hall

Dorothy Mae Spencer Hall

Dec 11, 2012

Dorothy Mae Spence Hall peacefully entered into eternal rest at St. Theresa Hospice in Kenner, La. on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and a retiree from LSU Cooperative Extension after 30 plus years of service as a nutrition aide. Beloved wife of Frank Nicholas. Devoted mother of Cynthia Price, Constance Hall,...

Laverne Porter

Laverne Porter

Dec 11, 2012

Laverne Porter, an administrative assistant with Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. Loving mother of Samantha Porter-Robinson. Daughter of the late Myrtle and Johney Porter, Jr. Granddaughter of the late Olivia Stevens, Johney Porter Sr. and Ida Wells. Sister of Tommy Porter, Sr., Patricia...

Corey Bush, Sr.

Corey Bush, Sr.

Dec 10, 2012

Corey Old Dawg Bush, Sr. a porter with Enterprise Car Rental for 13 years departed this life on Tuesday, December 10, 2012. He attended L. B. Landry High School. Father of Dominique Hiriam, Corey Bush, Jr., and Nakia Wade. Beloved son Randell (Gloria) Riley, and Myrna Bush (Willie Sudds). Grandson of Isiah Riley, Anthony Albert, Sr., and the late Yvonne...

Charlie Casey

Charlie Casey

Dec 9, 2012

Charlie Casey departed this life at his residence on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 12:30p.m. He was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School and a carpenter assistant. Loving father of LaTalia and Justin Wheeler. Son of the late Clarence Casey and Florence Julian Raymond. Grandson of the late Frank and Louis Julian. Brother of Morgan Casey, Margie Robinson, Harriet...