Obituaries
George J. Celestan
May 9, 2012
George J. Celestan, age 83, a native of New Orleans and a former longtime resident of Niagara Falls, New York, transitioned to be with God at Ochsner Hospital on May 9, 2012 at 11:00 am surrounded by family. He was a retired laborer who worked in various factories in Niagara Falls, including Carborundum, British Petroleum (BP) and Washington Mills. He...
Tyrone Jenkins, Sr.
May 4, 2012
Tyrone Jenkins, Sr., a former employee of Jefferson Parish Sewerage and Water Department and Black Men United died at his residence on Friday, May 4, 2012 at 12:35p.m. Father of Tyrone Jenkins, Jr., Tiera and Tyisha Gains. Son of Nelson Narcisse and Gertie Jenkins-Smith. Stepson of Earl Smith, Jr. Brother of Rev. Stanley Dubois, Carlton Jenkins, Cynthia Dubois, Dorothy (Warren)...
Ross Jackson
May 3, 2012
Ross (Pumpkin) Jackson, a sanitation worker departed this life on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Father of Ross, Jr., Rossittia, and Robb Isaac. Son of Shirley Rodriquez Jackson and the late Oregon Howard, Jr. Adopted son of the late Fred Jackson, Jr. Grandson of the late Beatrice Lovely, Clarence Rodriquez, Sam Lovely, Sr., Oregon, Sr. and Agnes Howard. Brother of Jeffrey...
Dolores Marain Peterson Marshall
May 2, 2012
Dolores Dee Marain Peterson Marshall, age 80, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at her residence. Beloved wife of Richard Marshall. Loving mother of Emilian (Kim) White of Houston, Tx., Tonya White of Marrero, La. and the late Angela and Carmen White. Devoted grandmother of Vassimo Dillard, Kameron, Emaya and Maxemilian White. Great-grandmother of Sean Dillard, Jr. Daughter...
Abner Horace Wright
May 2, 2012
Abner Horace Wright, a member of the Swagg Ryders Motorcycle Club, departed this life on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in Algiers, La. Husband of Alaisha Jones. Loving father of Cincere Simmions, Darian Scott and Aharie Wright. Beloved son of Abner Horance Bean, III and Hortense Olivia Bennett. Stepson of Johnny Price, Dwayne Bennett and Tynia Bean. Brother of Dwayne Bennett,...
Travis Lee Johnson
May 1, 2012
Travis Lee Johnson passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Loving son of Linda and Henry Dillon, Sr. Brother of Shemika Johnson (Shawn), Ralph Johnson and Henry Dillon, Jr. Grandson of the late Francis Mends, Jake Johnson and Ida Lee Dillon. Best friend of Ben, Shedrick and Yank; also survived by a host of nieces,...
Hezekiah Thomas Martin
Apr 28, 2012
Hezekiah Thomas Martin, a retired Operator at Evans Cooperage departed this life at his residence on Saturday April 28, 2012 at 3:00a.m. Beloved husband of June Ambeau Martin. Son of the late Willie Martin and Mazie B. Swanzigan Martin. Grandson of the late Eli and Cora Mae Swanzigan. Preceded in death by 1 sister and 2 brothers, , also survived...
Stanley Ball
Apr 28, 2012
Stanley Ball entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at his residence. He was an Inventory Control Clerk with Smuckers Food Service. Beloved husband of Carolyn Ball. Loving father of Trenese Valdery, Devin, Stanley and Joshua Cyres. Stepfather of Nakisha, Reggie and Desaree Baker. Grandfather of the late MaKayla Valdery. Son of Ozzie W. Ball and the late...
Luvenia Annette Cotton Johnson
Apr 28, 2012
Luvenia Annette Cotton Johnson, entered into heaven on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at her residence at the age of 73 years. Mother Luvenia as she was affectionately called, was an Ordained Minister/Evangelist who worked in the kingdom, witnessing, praying, counseling, preaching, teaching the word of God, and encouraging people. Her mission work brought her too many places both here in...
Anna Smith Batiste
Apr 28, 2012
Anna Mary Smith Batiste, a Certified Nurse Assistant departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Wife of the late Alphonse Batiste. Mother of Alphonse Batiste, Jr., Gregory Batiste, Sr., Mary Richardson, and the late Mario Batiste, Warren Batiste, and Deborah Campbell. Daughter of the late Gus and Opheya Smith, also survived by a host...
Brandon Shane Adams
Apr 27, 2012
Brandon Shane Adams, an 8th grade student at KIPP Believe College Prep and KIPP Central City Academy, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2012 at the age of 15. Brandon was known for cooking the best hamburgers and always actively playing basketball, football, and lacrosse. He was also known for his stylish dress, tennis shoe collection, snapback hats and headbands....
Lisa Cooper Wilson
Apr 26, 2012
Lisa Cooper Wilson went to be with the Lord at St. Joseph Hospice the Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, La. on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 4:45a.m. Mother of Tamara Wilson (Narcisco) Palma, Allen Wilson, III, and Steven Wilson. Grandmother of Jaden Wilson. Former wife of Allen Wilson, Jr. Daughter of the late Milbra Cooper and Eugene Scott. Granddaughter of...
Shaun O'Keefe Richard
Apr 25, 2012
Shaun OKeefe Richard departed this life on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in New Orleans, La. Beloved father of Malik Shaun Richard and Makio OKeefe Richard. Son of Clifford and Stella Richard, Sr. Brother of Cashana Richard and the late Clifford Richard, Jr. Uncle of Clifford Richard, III and Lauriel Richard. Grandson of Viola Boudreaux and Carrie Richard. Brother in law...
Elmore George DeVore
Apr 24, 2012
Elmore George DeVore, at the age of 66 left this earthly life without suffering, peacefully on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at his residence surrounded by family. Beloved and devoted father of Elmore, Jr. (Andrea), Troy (Albertha), Kendrick, Sr.,Ulcef (Nakita) of Decatur, Ga.,and Yasmin Rashay DeVore and the late Brian and Markeas DeVore, Sr. Oldest son of the late Elmore Wilkerson...
Carolyn Jackson Preston
Apr 23, 2012
Carolyn Jackson Preston went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 23, 2012. Loving mother of Stacy Preston, Shon (Latrell) Franklin, Alton Preston, Jr., Audrina Preston, Demetric P. (Darnell) McCreary, Fredricka Jackson and Donavon Jackson. Beloved daughter of the late James Jackson and Betsy Walker. Sister of Mary L. Roussell, Daisy B. Christoph, Bessie Jackson, Martin Jackson and...
Leonard Nelson Young, Sr.
Apr 22, 2012
Leonard Bird Nelson Young, Sr., a court runner for Gertler & Gertler Law Firm departed this life at his residence on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 3:45a.m. Loving husband of Evelyn H. Young. Father of Leonard N. (Elisha) Young, Jr. and Steven L. ( La Toya) Young. Grandfather of Jasmine Lemieux, Sean Nelson Young, Nia Rene Young, Aaliyah Rene Young,...
Terry Lynn Tinson
Apr 22, 2012
Terry Lynn Price Tinson departed this life at St. Theresa Hospice Center in Kenner, La. on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 2:30p.m. She was a 1979 graduate of O. Perry Walker High School and attended SUNO. Terry was employed with Securitas as a security guard and a former employee of the New Orleans Naval Air Station Commissary. Beloved wife of...
Mary Craft Dixon
Apr 22, 2012
Mary Lee Dixon departed this life on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at her residence. Devoted wife of the late Ivory Dixon, Sr. Loving mother of Ivory, Jr. and Steven Dixon, Shelby Ellis, Hertscine Collins, Gladys Divinity, Inez Sanders, and MaryLee Krishnasamy. Daughter of Ervin Craft and Anna Gaston Craft. Beloved sister of Milton, Ruth, and Sarah Craft, Melvin Rush and...
Cammie Roy Wade, Jr.
Apr 21, 2012
Cammie Roy Wade, Jr., a mechanic departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, April 21, 2012. Father of Najia Marie Wade and Cammie Michelle Wade. Brother of Charles Thomas, Edward Thomas, Joanne Wade, Carole Lemon, and Irma Vincent, also survived by 1 grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 56 years a native and...
David Stevenson, Jr.
Apr 20, 2012
David Stevenson, Jr. departed this life on Friday, April 20, 2012 at West Florida Medical Center in Pensacola, FL. at the age of 98. He was born in Rushville, LA. and a longtime resident of Louisville, KY. Husband of the late Nellie Stevenson and Irene Stevenson. Devoted father of Rosie Wilson of Marrero, LA., Ernestine McCormick of Mobile, AL., and...
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