Obituaries

David Anthony Red

David Anthony Red

Aug 10, 2012

David (David Red) Anthony Red departed this life on Friday, August 10, 2012. Son of Diane Red of Tacoma, Wa. and the late Norman Devore. Grandson of the late Beatrice Red, Preston Latimore, Geraldine Devore, and Elmo Devore. Great grandson of the late Leola Red. Brother of Kevin Red, Catina Red, Katrina Red, Regina Red, and Shandra Estes, also survived...

Doris Richardson Eskinde

Doris Richardson Eskinde

Aug 10, 2012

Doris Mae Richardson Eskinde, a retired training supervisor at Metropolitan Developmental Center entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 10, 2012 at Canon Hospice. Wife of Herbert Eskinde, Sr. Mother of Gwendolyn Eskinde (Joseph), Troy Eskinde, and the late Herbert Joseph Eskinde, Jr. Grandmother of Ashley Patterson. Great grandmother of LaBrandon Petes. Daughter of the late Joseph Richardson and Loretta...

Gladys Harold

Gladys Harold

Aug 10, 2012

Gladys C. Harold departed this life on Friday August 10, [email protected] 8:45p.m. at her resident. She was a former registred nurse @ Touro Hospital. Daughter of the late Charles and Jessi Harold. Sister of the late James,Leroy and Wilma Harold. Granddaughter of the late Frank and Mathilda Greenup. Also survived by 3 nieces Jervetta , Joyce and Jacquel Harold, 5...

Alexander Benjamin

Alexander Benjamin

Aug 9, 2012

Alexander(Baldie)Benjamin, a retired truck driver for Jefferson Parish Drainage Department departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Husband of Gloria White Benjamin. Father of Christine Reed. Son of the late Nulton and Sedonia Benjamin. Brother of Knoten Benjamin, Orelia Pierce, Christine Benjamin and the late Sedonia Benjamin. Brother in law of Calvin White and...

Rosa Clark Wilford

Rosa Clark Wilford

Aug 8, 2012

Rosa Marie Wilford passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, La. surrounded by family. Wife of the late Thomas J. Wilford, Sr. Mother of Billy Ray (Dauphine) Wilford of Harvey, La., Millet D. (Karen) Wilford of Marrero, La., Thomas J. Wilford, Jr. of Baton Rouge, La., and the late Claire O. Wilford-Lewis. Daughter...

Vanessa Verna Smith Anderson

Vanessa Verna Smith Anderson

Aug 8, 2012

Vanessa Smith Anderson was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 8, 2012. Devoted wife of Ronnie Anderson. Loving mother of Jimmie Smith and Ronneka Smith. Stepmother of Tyrone Emillen. Daughter of the late Rev. M.C. Smith, Sr. and Murtis Lee Hughes Smith. Sister of John W. Smith, Serina Smith Haynes, and the late M.C. Smith, Jr....

Demetress W. Divinity

Demetress W. Divinity

Aug 6, 2012

Demetress W. Divinity, a housekeeper at Days Inn, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 6, 2012. Beloved wife of Antonia Tony D. Divinity. Loving mother of Denzell M. Walker, Elijah Walker, Tiffany M. Walker, Jonathan Wilson, Chris Matthews, and Nikia Divinity. Grandmother of Jarred and Nariyah. Daughter of the late Annie Oakley Walker. Sister of Jason Walker and LaJuan...

Audrey Mae Melancon

Audrey Mae Melancon

Aug 5, 2012

Audrey Mae Melancon was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at age 71. A native of New Orleans and a resident of Algiers, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Beatrice Johnson Batiste, brother Ernest Batiste, sister-in-law Mercedes Batiste, two sisters, Alice Andrews and Dorothy Mae Garner, son Wayne Melancon...

Morris M. Brown,Jr.

Morris M. Brown,Jr.

Aug 5, 2012

Morris Brown, Jr., a retired plumber departed this life on Sunday, August 5, 2012. Father of Yolanda Brown Cole and Joyce Brown Johnson. Grandfather of the late Vincent Johnson. Son of the late Morris Brown, Sr. and Margaret S. Brown. Brother of, Aurther Brown, Jerry Brown, Leo Brown, Mable Tate, Ava Ferrell, Rita Coleman and the late Joseph R. Brown,...

Eulis Joseph Coleman

Eulis Joseph Coleman

Aug 5, 2012

Eulis Joseph Coleman was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at Bayside Health Care Center. Devoted father of Bessie Nicholas, Joycelyn Huntsbury, Sheila and Donald Coleman, Carl, Lamont , and Greg Alcinda, Tahara Riley, Lionel Green, Emma Coleman, and the late Eulis J. Coleman, Jr., Bernadette Boudreaux and Kendra Alcinda. Former husband...

Adam Paul Johnson

Adam Paul Johnson

Aug 4, 2012

Adam Paul Johnson entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 4, 2012, at the age of 20. Father of Amyrie and Jaquavious Johnson. Son of Rose Johnson-Jackson and Duane and Erica Love. Grandson of C.P. and Mary Love and the late Francis Mends and Jake Johnson. Brother of Kennedra Walker, Ronald, Johnny, Dwayne and Duane Harold Johnson; also survived by...

Donald Joseph Harris, Sr.

Donald Joseph Harris, Sr.

Aug 4, 2012

Donald Joseph Harris, Sr., a retired employee of Northrop Grumman, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2012. He was a 1967 graduate of L. B. Landry Senior High School. Beloved husband of Ingrid Dusset Harris for 42 years. Father of Donald Joseph (Trishlynn) Harris, Jr., Connie Harris (Jason) Bradford and the late Katina Anitra Harris. Son of Matilda Campbell and...

Floyd Falkins, Sr.

Floyd Falkins, Sr.

Aug 3, 2012

Floyd Falkins, Sr., a former employee of Harahan Guest House and Ochsner Foundation Hospital departed this life on Friday, August 3, 2012 in Baton Rouge, La. Loving father of Chaylne Williams, Tamica Glasper, Floyd Falkins, Jr. and LaShauna Converson. Former husband of Pennie Riley-Falkins. Beloved son of Floyd Jackson and Valerie Sims. Stepson of Eddie Sims. Brother of Larry, Dwayne,...

Keith Joseph Bowers, Jr.

Keith Joseph Bowers, Jr.

Aug 1, 2012

Keith Joseph Bowers, Sr., a retired boxer, landscaper and aspiring rapper, departed this life on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at his residence. Loving father of Keith Joseph Bowers, Jr. Stepfather of Isaiah Williams. Beloved son of Kirk Bowers and Vertis Jessie. Grandson of Lydia Morrison, Briddie Couto and the late Samuel Brown and Edward Bowers. Brother of Jason Jessie, Krishell...

Lyndell Patterson

Lyndell Patterson

Jul 31, 2012

Lyndell Lenny P Patterson departed this life on Tuesday, July 31, 2012. He attended O. Perry Walker High School and Blue Cliff College. Loving father of Json Wallace. Beloved son of Ladius and Willie Patterson, Jr. Grandson of the late Lucy and Jack Jackson and Elizabeth and Willie Patterson, Sr. Brother of Nicole (Ivory) Warren, Willie (Shannon), Rendall(Capricia), Draper (Lerosheia)...

Larry James Washington

Larry James Washington

Jul 29, 2012

Larry James Fish Washington departed this life on Sunday, July 29, 2012. Loving companion of Helen Johnson. Father of Larrime Jackson and Yolanda Coleman. Grandfather of Talia Jackson. Son of the late Isaish E. Washington, Sr. and Thelma R. Williams. Brother of Henry Williams, Jr., Isaish (Gail) Washington, Jr., and Edith Williams Hart and the late Albert Washington, Sr., Thelma...

Patsey Lewis Elliott

Patsey Lewis Elliott

Jul 28, 2012

Patsey Lewis Elliott entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved wife of the late James Elliott. Loving mother of Laura Fontenette, Donna L. Kelly, Catherine Fontenette, Carol M. Fontenette Jones, Annette F. Flemings, Annie (Kirk) Hirstius, Warren Fontenette, III and the late Warren Fontenette, Jr. Daughter of the late Richmond Lewis, Sr....

Evelyn Encalade Bailey

Evelyn Encalade Bailey

Jul 27, 2012

Evelyn Valleen Encalade Bailey died at her residence on Friday, July 27, 2012, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Henry L. Bailey, Jr. Loving mother of Henry L. (Rose) Bailey, III, Delores Heglar, Paul Bailey, Ruben (Shelia) Bailey, Adren Bailey, Kevin D. (Linda) Bailey and Gregory (Wanda) Bailey. Daughter of the late Espy and Palmyra Fredick...

Clarence Odum

Clarence Odum

Jul 26, 2012

Clarence Odum departed this life on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Tulane Hospital. He was a graduate of Alcee Fortier High School and Grambling State University. Clarence was employed at Tulane University as a police officer and was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Beloved husband of Connie Evans Odum. Loving father of Clarence, Gregory, Nigel, Shannon, Christian, Taylor,...

Bernardine Young Smith

Bernardine Young Smith

Jul 24, 2012

Bernardine Young Smith, an X-ray Technician at West Jefferson Medical Center departed this life on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at her residence. She was a graduate of L.W. Higgins High School and Ochsner School of Radiologic Technology. Loving wife of Frank Smith, Sr. Devoted mother of Frank (Shenell) Smith, Jr., Michael (Julianna) Smith and Jessie (Troy) Tigler. Daughter of the...