Obituaries

Everett Leon Goodwin

Everett Leon Goodwin

Nov 9, 2012

Everett Leon Goodwin entered into eternal rest at Kessler Air Force Base Medical Center in Biloxi, MS on Friday, November 9, 2012, at the age of 55 years. He was a native of Eastover, SC and a resident of Harvey, LA since 1989. He served his country in the United States Navy in several different capacities and retired as a...

Cecelia Brim Barnes

Cecelia Brim Barnes

Nov 8, 2012

Cecelia (Ceal) B. Barnes, a unit secretary @ Ochsner Medical Center entered into eternal rest at her residence on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 12:41p.m. Wife of John W. Barnes, Jr. Loving mother of Georgette Barnes Marrero, La. , LaJean (Maurice) Wells of Smyrna, Ga., LaNell (Larry) Guilford of Harvey, La., and John W. Barnes, III. Daughter of the late...

Niki Fleming Boseman

Niki Fleming Boseman

Nov 6, 2012

Niki Monjon Fleming-Boseman, age 35, on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, after a courage battle with breast cancer, humbly stepped aboard the Chariot of Eternal Life to peacefully rest in the arm of her Savior Jesus Christ. She was a 1995 graduate of McDonogh #35 High School and William Carey College. And employed as Compliance Director with Finance Authority of New...

Lionel Cornelius Jackson, Sr.

Lionel Cornelius Jackson, Sr.

Nov 5, 2012

Lionel Cornelius Jackson, Sr. peacefully entered into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, November 5, 2012. Devoted husband of 51 years to Faye Keiffer Jackson. Loving father of Romney Jackson (Eric Ali) Rahmaan and Lionel Jackson, Jr. Grandfather of Michael and Kapricee Landry (father Michael, Sr.) Larenz and Camyrn Jackson (mother Raquel Favorite). Great grandfather of Ashlyn, Revelation, Genesis,...

Fannie Louies Wells-Combre

Fannie Louies Wells-Combre

Nov 4, 2012

Fannie Louise Wells-Combre entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the age of 64. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, La. Beloved and devoted wife of Albert Combre, Jr. Daughter of the late Willis Wells, and Gertrude Wells. Sister of Willie (Vesta) Wells, Sr., Johnny Gabriel, and the late Miller Jackson, Lucille Lowery, Welma...

Sylvester Steven Alexander, Jr.

Sylvester Steven Alexander, Jr.

Nov 3, 2012

Sylvester Steven Alexander, Jr., a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School and an employee of AMI Sanitation Company, departed this life on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the age of 46. He was a native and lifelong resident of New Orleans, La. Loving son of Mary Alexander and Sylvester Alexander, Sr. Brother of Dwayne and Dearvis (Angie) Alexander. Stepbrother...

Major Steward, Sr.

Major Steward, Sr.

Nov 3, 2012

Major Steward, Sr. departed this life on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Husband of Joyce Steward. Loving father of Micheal Steward, Trenice Stewart, Majalyn Stewart and the late Major Steward, Jr. Son of Christine Stewart and the late A. G. Stewart. Stepson of the late Willie Mae Stewart. Brother of Andrew, Gelvely, Raff, Kenneth and Lionel...

Emma Nolden Thomas

Emma Nolden Thomas

Nov 2, 2012

Emma Nolden Thomas passed away peacefully on Friday, November 2, 2012. Beloved wife of Ben Thomas. Loving mother of Sandra (Charlie) Johnson, Christopher Thomas, and Dwayne Thomas. Grandmother of of Erica Wing-Laners, DeHaron Fairman and Asia Davis. Great grandmother of Dorian Laners. Daughter of the late Anthony and Lula Nolden. Sister of Robert Nolden and the late Dorothy Stokes, and...

Adonis Nathaniel Williams

Adonis Nathaniel Williams

Nov 2, 2012

Adonis Nathaniel Williams departed this life on Friday, November 2, 2012, at his residece. Son of born Ned Thompson and Charlene Ceclia Williams. Grandson of Marian Mullins Williams and the late Edwin Williams, Oscar,Sr and Sallie Mullins. Brother of Abe, Sonora, Baron, Alex, Andrew, Kevin, Anika, Anitra, Alexia, Jonay, Charlene, Marian, Tynia and Taja Williams. Nephew of the late Charles...

J D Allmon

J D Allmon

Nov 1, 2012

J. D. Allmon age 88, fell asleep when the sweet spirit of the Lord called him to his eternal home. Beloved and devoted husband of 65 years to Clementine Young Allmon, I ll always love you. Father of Beverly (Raymond) Coster, James (Dorethea) Allmon, Karl Allmon, Sr., Norris (Timothy Jr.) Johnson, Arlene (Eddie Jr.) White, and Julia Nadine Johnson. Grandfather...

Arthur Scieneaux, Jr.

Arthur Scieneaux, Jr.

Oct 30, 2012

Arthur Scieneaux, Jr. departed this life on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 5:00p.m.. Beloved son of Stella Scieneaux and the late Arthur Scieneaux, Sr. Brother of Randy Scieneaux and Sandra Scieneaux. Grandson of the late Abbie Scieneaux, Eddie Smith and Joseph Scieneaux; also survived by 8 aunts, 7 uncles, and a host of cousins other relatives and friends. Age: 51...

Hazel Rita Ferdinand Howard

Hazel Rita Ferdinand Howard

Oct 28, 2012

Hazel Rita Ferdinand Howard departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 4:30a.m. Mother of Edward J. (Linda) Howard, III, Teddy J. (Margeret) Howard, Calvin J. Howard, Sr., Rene A. Howard, Keith J. (Yolanda) Howard, Sr., Pamela M. Howard-(Robert) Baldwin, and the late Patricia A. Howard. Daughter of the late Saulton Ferdinand, Sr. and...

Helen Gross Landry

Helen Gross Landry

Oct 26, 2012

Helen Gross Landry peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 26, 2012 surrounded by family at the age of 94. She was a native of Lutcher, La. and a resident of New Orleans, La. Beloved wife of the late Paul Landry. Daughter of the late Dennis and Addie Gross. Loving mother of Betty L. Washington, Carolyn L. Badon, Joyce...

Kimberly Griffin

Kimberly Griffin

Oct 25, 2012

Kimberly Kay Kay Dwuan Griffin was called to heaven on Thursday, October 25, 2012. Mother of Dwayne (Kiante), Taranika, Dajuana, Dione Janae, Dywan, Dywantae, Kimberly, and the late Dajuan Griffin. Grandmother of Kalani Griffin and 1 unborn granddaughter. Lifelong companion Dwayne Jones. Daughter of Jerome Henry and Charlotte Crockett. Stepdaughter of Byron Crockett and Bobby King. Granddaughter of Eddison Butler...

Dorothy Caldwell Hookfin

Dorothy Caldwell Hookfin

Oct 24, 2012

Dorothy Doris Caldwell Hookfin, a retired cafeteria manager of the Tangipahoa Parish School System, peacefully entered into eternal life on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 86. She was a native of Tangipahoa, La. and resident of Kentwood, La. Beloved wife of the late Joseph M. Hookfin. Daughter of the late Benny and Samella...

Edmond Donald Matthews

Edmond Donald Matthews

Oct 23, 2012

Edmond Donald Matthews, a security guard with Security Securities, departed this life on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved husband of Phyllis Matthews. Devoted father of Chrishonda Smith, Christina Matthews, Kendra Taylor and Edmond Porche. Stepfather of Christopher Smith. Son of the late Edward Matthews and Laura Maxwell Matthews. Brother of Lionel (Yolanda) Matthews, his twin...

Nathaniel Griffin, Jr.

Nathaniel Griffin, Jr.

Oct 23, 2012

Superintendent Nathaniel Griffin, Jr. departed this life on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. He was the former pastor of Manhattan C.O.G.I.C. Husband of the late Corinne Griffin. Father of Gerald (Carrie) Griffin, Sr., Nathaniel (Linda) Griffin, III, James C. (Shirley), James J. (Gail), Wayne (Pauline), Patricia (Joseph) Donald and the late Sallie Brenda Griffin and Harold Griffin. Son of the late...

Sherman Ray Walker

Sherman Ray Walker

Oct 16, 2012

Sherman Ray Walker departed this life on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at West Jefferson Medical Center at 9:33p.m. He was an off shore worker for Viscardi Industrial Services, LLC. Beloved husband of Mollie Wilder Walker. Loving father of Sherman Ray, Jermaine Rene and Tory Terrell. Son of Roy Walker, Sr. and Alice Smith Walker. Brother of Roy, Jr., Larry, Elton,...

Geretha Delores Lewis Dinkins

Geretha Delores Lewis Dinkins

Oct 15, 2012

Geretha Delores Lewis Dinkins, a retired personal care attendant, peacefully entered into eternal rest at 4:30p.m., on Monday, October 15, 2012 at her daughters residence. Beloved companion of Charles McGinnis. Loving mother of Dorothy Mitchell, Diane (Tyrone) Degree and Demetrius Lewis. Grandmother of the late Leona Marie Dinkins. Daughter of the late John Lewis and Rebecca Jackson. Granddaughter of the...

Joann Grant Mosby

Joann Grant Mosby

Oct 14, 2012

Joann (Jazzy Jo) Mosby on Sunday, October 14, 2012 took wings of a dove and flew away to her resting place . Beloved mother of Pamela Jackson, Sonia Mosby, Gaynell Mosby, Charles (Zina) Mosby, and Raymond (Kaui) Mosby. Daughter of the late Carrie Dent. Sister of Dorothy M.(Predin) Palmer, Doris M. (John) Palmer, Charlie F. (Patricia) Washington, James (Verna) Palmer,...