Obituaries
Laura Smothers Crayton
Feb 21, 2012
Laura Smothers Crayton, a loyal and decided employee of Mercy Baptist Hospital for 30 years departed this life on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Baton Rouge General Hospital. Loving wife of Isiah Crayton, Jr. Mother of Carolyn C. Minor, Laura M. Fournier, Sharon I. Crayton, Isiah Crayton, III, Kevin D. Crayton, Bryan T. Crayton, Izella P. Crayton, Joycelyn B. Beasley,...
Matthew Oneal Mitchell
Feb 21, 2012
Matthew Oneal Mitchell departed this life onTuesday, February 21, 2012. Husband of the late Bernnie Mikell Mitchell. Father of Valarie Denyse (Kenneth) Hogan, Beverly Annette, Terry Lynette, Keren Nikkie , and Mathina Arneil. Son of the late Joseph Mitchell and Geneva Steib Mitchell. Brother of Annabelle Christian, Grace (Harold) Harry, and the late Joseph (Tim) Mitchell, and Claude Mitchell. Son...
Alma Williams Barnes
Feb 18, 2012
Alma Williams Barnes was called home on Saturday, February 18, 2012, by her Savior at 10:25a.m. Wife of the late John Wesley Barnes, Sr. Mother of John W. Barnes, Jr., Evelina B (Elliot) Leblanc, Hattie B. (Willie) Mason, Oliver Barnes, Elmore (Marlene) Barnes, Amanda B. (Gregory) Hill, Andrew Barnes Ethel Mae Barnes, Percy Lee (Anita) Barnes, and Juanita B. (Clifford)...
Carolyn Poston
Feb 18, 2012
Carolyn Poston departed this life on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the home of her mother. Mother of Terrilyn Howard and the late Percy Howard, Jr. Grandmother of Terrishan Howard, JaHara Hobb, and Joshans Hobb. Daughter of Estella Davis Poston and the late Robert Lee Poston. Granddaughter of the late Joe and Estella Davis and Williams and Pinkie Shephard. Sister...
Augusta Arlie
Feb 15, 2012
Augusta Arlie entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at Bayside Healthcare Center in Gretna, La. Beloved daughter of the late Augusta Armstead Gaines and Rogers Arlie. Cousin of Audrey Armstead Royster and Alice Armstead Walker. Cousin-in-law of Geraldine Frazier Armstead. Great cousin of Alicia Bacchus, Phyllis Payne, Richard Armstead, Jr., Yolanda Haines, Karen St. Juniors, Kevin Armstead,...
Lejuane Lee Singleton
Feb 14, 2012
Lejuane Lee Singleton (Buzzy), a native of Avondale, LA born on March 1, 1973 to the parents of Johnie Lee and Erma L. Singleton. He graduated from high school and attended the University of Maryland while living in Germany. Lejuane entered into eternal rest at the age of 38 on Feb 14, 2012 un-expectantly from a Brain Aneurysm at his...
Charlene James Brown
Feb 13, 2012
Charlene (Lene) James Brown, age 33, departed this life on Monday, February 13, 2012. Beloved wife of Kenneth Brown. Loving mother of Kenyah Jones and Kenyan Brown. Daughter of Charles James, Jr. and Elaine Helen Becnel James. Sister of Charles (Stephanie) James, III and Steven Bailey. Daughter-in-law of Sadie Brown. Sister-in-law of Edward Brown, Jr. and Eboni Brown. Aunt of...
Janis Marie Wilson
Feb 11, 2012
Janis Marie Bell-Wilson departed this life on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Beloved wife of Clarence Wilson. Loving mother of Brian Craig Bell, Michael Anthony Bell, Khaalid A. Akbar Muhammed and the late Owen Keith Griffin. Grandmother of Malik J. Muhammed, Britiannie L-M Muhammed, Lacresha Brent and Jasmin Brent. Great grandmother of Donald DJ Robinson. Daughter of the late Charles Brown...
Samuel Lee Vance
Feb 8, 2012
Samuel Lee Vance departed this life on Wednesday,February 8, 2012. Graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery, 9820 Nine Mile Point Road West Westwego, La. on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 9:00a.m Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La.
Lloyd Joseph Martin
Feb 8, 2012
Lloyd Joseph Martin, Sr., a retired Longshoreman with ILH Local 3000, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Loving father of Cynthia, Donna, Darren and Leslie Martin, Tracy (Berry) Lewis, Joy (Sherdrick) Rankin, Patrick Martin, Jaret (Edmond) Bocage, Tia Martin, Lauren, and Damaris, and the late Lloyd J. Martin, Jr. Son of the late Herbert and Julia Tross Martin. Brother...
James Brown
Feb 7, 2012
James Brown, Jr., age 87, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. Mr. Brown was born in Simmesport, LA to the late James Brown, Sr. and Emma Lou Calliham Brown on June 9, 1924. Mr. Brown was a native of New Orleans, LA. He is survived by his wife of 60 years,...
Marilyn Harris Broden
Feb 6, 2012
Marilyn H. (Bro) Broden entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 6, 2012 at Ochsner Hospital. Loving wife of the late William Broden. Mother of Wanda Davis, Tanya (Roshell) Wilson, Glynis (Eric) Bailey, Davalius (Melissa) Broden. Daughter of the late Walter and Mellinee Harris. Sister of Alfred (Shirley) Harris, Sr., Robert Harris, Kenneth Harris and the late Bruce B. Harris,...
Edwin Swatt
Feb 5, 2012
Edwin Swatt departed this life on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at his residence. Loving husband of Tommye Kearns "Swatt. Father of Dana Scovell, Devin Swatt, Iesha Swatt, and Chara, Williams. Stepfather of Ernest, III, Joyce, Christina, and Michelle Williams, and Vandolyn Reese. Son of James Swatt, Sr. and Dorothy West White. Stepson of Joseph White. Brother of Uras (Charleen) Swatt,...
Charles Verrett
Feb 3, 2012
Charles (Sugar Bear) Verrett, an operator with Westside Transit for many years, was called home to be with the Lord, on Friday, February 3, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Age: 72 years a native of Algiers, La. and a resident of Harvey, La. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church,...
Tyrone Duplessis
Feb 2, 2012
Tyrone Duplessis, a running back for Louisiana Tech University, departed this life on Thursday, February 2, 2012 in Ruston, La. Loving son of George, II and Mary Duplessis. Brother of George Duplessis, III and Leronisha Dixon. Uncle of Traeyion and Trae Williams. Grandson of Lola Duplessis and the late George Duplessis, Sr., Joseph and Ruth Dixon. Great grandson of the...
Paris Antreyell Sonnier
Feb 1, 2012
Paris Antreyell Sonnier, age 7 months, departed this life on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Childrens Hospital. Beloved daughter of Antoine Sonnier and Sandrecca Webb. Sister of Jermyae Webb, Antranayah Sonnier and Antoine Sonnier, Jr. Granddaughter of Lena Webb, Donral Hines and the late Brenda Sonnier. Great granddaughter of Elther Rogers and Sadie Mason; also survived by a host of...
Thurman L. Gilmore, Sr.
Jan 29, 2012
Thurman L. Gilmore, Sr. departed this life on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at West Jefferson Health Care. Beloved husband of Shelia Louise Paynes Gilmore. Loving father of Nicole, Nicolas, and Thurman Gilmore, Jr. (Sheila Cole Gilmore) and Shalita Gilmore (Shelia Louis Paynes Gilmore). Stepfather of Kendra Paynes Revader and Rhinell Paynes. Brother of Ernest, Jack, Joe, Olivia, Carol, Debra, and...
Imani Henrietta Reed
Jan 28, 2012
Imani Henrietta Reed, age 2 months, departed this life on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Beloved daughter of Randell Reed and Ashley Langlois. Sister of Ashad Reed. Granddaughter of Lisa Jackson, Nicholas Langlois, Javetta Reed and Leroy Hunter. Great granddaughter of Iva Green, Joseph Jackson, Addie and Aristide Langlois , Anita Hilliard and Curtis Dickerson; also...
Anne T. Johnson
Jan 28, 2012
Anne T. Johnson departed this life on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Beloved wife of the late Robert Johnson, Sr. Loving mother of Robert Johnson, Jr. Devoted sister of Elnora T. Tuner. Dedicated aunt of Ernestine Cosse; also survived by 2 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Age:...
Rev. John Henry Johnson, Sr.
Jan 27, 2012
Rev. John Henry Johnson, Sr., pastor emeritus of Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Harvey, La. and a retired supervisor of Winn Dixie Warehouse, was elected to be with his Savior on Friday, January 27, 2012. He was 93, a native of Hester, La., a resident of Harvey, La. for 16 years and a resident of Gretna, La., for the past...
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