Obituaries

Sam Elliott, Jr

Sam Elliott, Jr

Oct 12, 2012

Sam (June) Elliott, Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, October 12, 2012 at LSU Interim Hospital. Father of Gregory S. Daigs, Sr. Grandfather of Gregory S. Diags, Jr., Grey Legendre, and Jamaiya Wallace. Son of the late Sam, Sr. and Ella B. Elliott of Waterproof, La. Brother of J B Cole of Waterproof, La., Bonette (Margaret) Cole, Sr., Johnny L....

Sandra Burse Payne

Sandra Burse Payne

Oct 11, 2012

Sandra Burse Payne departed this life at Canon Hospice on Thursday, October 11, 2012. Wife of the late James Payne, Sr. Mother of Arthur Lemieux Payne, Eris Payne Burton, and Gina Payne. Daughter of the late Joseph and Earnestine Burse. Sister of Emile McCarvy, James Spurlock, Wilbert Burse, Joseph Burse, George Burse, Don Burse, Carolyn Nash, Geraldine Quinn, Edna Jackson,...

Louise Johnson Duplessis

Louise Johnson Duplessis

Oct 10, 2012

Louise Johnson Duplessis, a retired payroll clerk for Chevron Chemical, departed this life on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 12:06a.m. Loving wife of Eugene Duplessis, Sr. Beloved and devoted mother of Eugene Duplessis, Jr. and Everett (Valerie) Duplessis. Daughter of the late Rev. Eckard Johnson, Sr. and Isabelle Alexander Johnson. Grandmother of Aiesha Duplessis, Justin M. Brown, Bailey N. Duplessis...

Thomas Rousell

Thomas Rousell

Oct 9, 2012

Thomas Rousell, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 after an 11 year battle with Leukemia. Beloved husband of Janis Forbes Rousell. Father of Carl (Darnell) Rousell, Bryant Keith (Lana) Rousell, Trische Kaigler and the late Eric Rousell. Son of the late Thomas Rousell, Sr. and Beatrice Rousell Morton. Stepson of the late James...

Byron Tremaine Anthony

Byron Tremaine Anthony

Oct 8, 2012

Byron Tremaine Anthony departed this life on Monday, October 8, 2012. Son of Byron Joseph and Kenya Anthony. Stepson of Tomanci Joseph and the late Edwin D. Draine . Grandson of Rosalyn Haywood, Curtis Haywood, and the late Oscarlee James, Linda Joseph, and Lexi Joseph. Great grandson of Mary Anthony and the late Joseph Anthony. Brother of Lakenya Draine, Larielle...

Michael Anthony Hollins

Michael Anthony Hollins

Oct 5, 2012

Michael Anthony Hollins departed tis life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, October 5, 2012. Son of the late Christine Hollins and Walter Thomas. Brother of Tyronne (Angel) Hollins of Breaux Bridge, La. and Darrell (Judy) Hollins of New Orleans, La., also survived by a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age: 59 years a...

Earl Jones

Earl Jones

Oct 5, 2012

Earl Jones, Sr., a retired Air Force Veteran was called home by the Lord on Friday, October 5, 2012 Father of Earl, Dione, Quincy, and Andrea Jones. Son of the late Thomas and Naomi Jones. Brother of Geraldine Jones- Williams, Naomi Marie Jones, Thomas Jones and the late Melvin Jones and Milton Michael Jones, also survived by 8 grandchildren, 1...

Reginald Kaho Williams

Reginald Kaho Williams

Oct 4, 2012

Reginald Kaho Williams, a retired educator for Jefferson Parish School System departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, October 4, 2012. He was a former assistant principal at Riverdale High School and president of the United Methodist Men at Boynton. Husband of Elvera B. Williams. Father of Malaika R. Williams and Matthew W. Williams, also survived by...

Gelinda Miller

Gelinda Miller

Oct 4, 2012

Gelinda Gee Miller, a homemaker and former cosmetologist, departed this life on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at her residence. Loving mother of Aretha, Tuleisha, John and Kia Miller. Grandmother of the late Mitchel Ricard. Great grandmother of the late MyKel Miller. Daughter of Lucinda Miller and the late Doy Miller, Sr. Sister of Doy Miller, Annie Cooper and the late...

Paula Coleman Keller

Paula Coleman Keller

Oct 3, 2012

Paula Marie Coleman Keller departed this life on Wednesday October 3, 2012. Wife of Benjamin Keller. Mother of Danyielle, Corey, and Byron Coleman. Daughter of the late Robert Morris Coleman, Sr. and Mary Lee Coleman. Sister of Norris, Kevin, Carlton, Tyrone, Mark, Connie and Denise Coleman and the late Troy, Morris, and Yancy Coleman. Niece of the late Joan Marie...

Dianne Marie Davis

Dianne Marie Davis

Oct 2, 2012

Dianne Marie Davis entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. Beloved daughter of the late Gertrude Yates and William Davis, Jr. Sister of Doris Davis (Clarence) Mosby, Pollyana Yates (John, Jr.) Brooks, Ray and Paul Davis and the late William Shink Davis, III; also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Age: 62 years...

Bernice Noil

Bernice Noil

Oct 2, 2012

Bernice Henry Noil peacefully departed this earth on Tuesday, October 2, 2012at her residence. Beloved wife of the late Vincent Noil, Jr. Devoted mother of Judy Noil (Kenneth, Jr.) LaMothe. Loving grandmother of Christopher Jones, Chrystal Noil, Curtis Price, III and Joshua (Michell) Price. Daughter of the late Robert, Sr., and Stella Henry. Sister of Orelia (Elton, Sr.) Anderson, Nancy...

Gertrude Price Yates

Gertrude Price Yates

Oct 1, 2012

Gertrude Price Yates, a retired food technician with Orleans Parish School System, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 1, 2012 at her residence. Beloved wife of the late Ashley Yates, Sr. Devoted mother of Ray Davis, Doris Davis (Clarence) Mosby, Paul (Shannon) Davis, Pollyana Yates (John, Jr.) Brooks, and the late Dianne Davis and William Shink Davis, III....

Taronna Anniece Davis

Taronna Anniece Davis

Oct 1, 2012

Taronna Hawkins Cennett Davis, a homemaker departed this life on Monday, October 1, 2012 at Carrington Place of New Orleans. Wife of Joe Harrison. Mother of Carisa D. (Romalis, Sr.) Cook, Jonisha K. Cennett (Malcolm Garcia III), Jeremy Davis and the late Amanda Davis Harrison. Grandmother of Romalis Cook, Jr., Roshauna M. Cook, Mikal Carney, Aleisha Taylor, and Malcolm Taylor,IV....

Lawrence Henderson, Jr.

Lawrence Henderson, Jr.

Oct 1, 2012

Lawrence Killer Henderson, Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 1, 2012. Husband of Artha Mae Harris Henderson. Father of David (Tammy) Harris, Solomon Harris, Onita Harris and Cynthia (Johnny) Henderson. Grandfather of Shanice, Deja, and Shurspring. Son of the late Lawrence, Sr. and Grace Henderson. Brother of Glenn Henderson, Clarise Owens, Blanche Jenkins, Pamella Chapelle, and Michelle...

Althea Johnson Willis

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

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

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

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

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...