Obituaries

Mae Ella Mealancon

Mae Ella Mealancon

Jan 26, 2012

Mae Ellen Mealancon, a homemaker responded to a call to glory to be with her savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Canon Hospice. Mother of Linda Davis, Leon Mealancon, Melissa Mealancon, Shantrell Mealancon, Micheal Mealancon, Paul Mealancon, Joseph Mealancon, Nancy Mealancon, and the late Melvin Pierre. Daughter of Mae EllenTurner and the late L B Turner. Granddaughter...

Samuel Espy Brooks

Samuel Espy Brooks

Jan 23, 2012

Samuel Espy Brooks entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 23, 2012. Loving father of Dana B. (James) Hunter. Son of the late Espy and Grace Brooks. Brother of Aufwiedersehen, Celina, Sallie, Nettie, Debbie and Vilche; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 67 years a native of Phoenix City, Al. and a resident of Gretna,...

Charles Hunter Adams

Charles Hunter Adams

Jan 19, 2012

Charles Hunter Adams departed this life on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Veterans Hospital in Dallas, Tx. Loving father of Charles Adams, Jr., Dionne Durham, Kenya Patterson and Trachelle Adams. Son of the late Roy P. Adams and Lottie Mae Adams. Brother of Willie L. Rankin, Merna J. Reed, Sandralyn Doris, Meredith R. Mickel, Janice J. Ruiz, Remona Adams, Alfreda...

Richard Percy Anderson, Sr.

Richard Percy Anderson, Sr.

Jan 19, 2012

Richard Percy Anderson, Sr. departed this life on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Devoted husband of the late Margaret Lee Anderson. Father of Therese (Reginald, Sr.) Francis, Constance (Webster, Sr.) Garrison, and Richard Percy Anderson, Jr. Devoted stepfather of Ray (Hilda) Lee, Charles Lee, and Marilyn (Donnie, Sr.) Hart. Son of the late Percy Anderson and Ida Bowsers Anderson. Brother of...

Robert Lawson Brooks, Sr.

Robert Lawson Brooks, Sr.

Jan 19, 2012

Robert Lawson Brooks, Sr., a former President of the American Postal Workers Union, New Orleans Local, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Devoted husband of Ivory Brooks. Loving father of Robert (Tia) Brooks, Jr., and Dorothy Brooks. Grandfather of Tiayana, Tayla and Trinity Brooks. Son of Charles W. Brooks, Sr. and the late Dorothy Brooks. Brother of...

Isreal Johnson, Sr.

Isreal Johnson, Sr.

Jan 19, 2012

Isreal Meno Johnson, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Beloved husband of 73 years to Florence Broden Johnson. Loving father of Isreal, Jr., Lionel. Sr. and the late George Johnson, Sr. Son of the late Willie Johnson and Rosa Bell Johnson Dennis. Stepson of the late Alex Dennis. Grandfather of the late Dwayne...

Charlie Brown, Jr.

Charlie Brown, Jr.

Jan 17, 2012

Charlie Brown, Jr. departed this life on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Father of Rosheba Williams of Ca., Charlie Wells of Gretna, La., and Raion Robinson of Cottonport, La. Son of Mary F. Brown of Fort Worth, Tx. and the late Charlie Brown, Sr. Brother of Valda M. Thomas of Arlington, Tx., Carla A. Brown-Manning of New Orleans, La., Nedra L....

Karen Annette Davis

Karen Annette Davis

Jan 17, 2012

Karen Annette Davis entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 in Harvey, La. Beloved daughter of Hazel Rogers Davis and the late Esau Davis. Sister of Larry (Gwen) and Nathan Rogers, Cynthia and Karl (Deidre) Davis and the late Albert Louis Rogers. Niece of Rosetta Hammond, Willie Mae Davis, Gladys Tigler, Ruby Alexander, Edward (Beryl) Rogers, and Winnie...

Linda E. Key

Linda E. Key

Jan 17, 2012

Linda Louise Lorita Elzy Key entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Baton Rouge General Hospital Hospice Unit in Baton Rouge, La. Wife of Joseph Key. Mother of Tara, L.C., Jr., Timothy, Lynn, and Terence Williams. Daughter of the late Charles and Ellena Elzy. Grandmother of Whitney, Jr. (Lil Whit), April (Renee), Charles, Ralyn, Micheal (Lil Mike),...

Ja'Ray Jamal Coster

Ja'Ray Jamal Coster

Jan 17, 2012

JaRay Jamal Coster, was set free as he entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Loving son of Gisele Harry and Raymond Coster, Jr. Brother of Rayzelle, Raymond, III, and Aimee Coster, Raykelle Miller, Kivana Coler, Antonio Watkins, Sr., and the late Brandon Harris. Grandson of Carolyn Harry, Virginia (Mary Ann) Turner, Raymond Coster, Sr. and the late...

Nicole Marie Bell Reynard

Nicole Marie Bell Reynard

Jan 14, 2012

Nicole Marie Bell Reynard entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at her residence. Devoted companion of Melvin Veal. Former wife of David Reynard. Daughter of the late Nathaniel Bell, Sr. and Irene Bell. Sister of Chiquita, Nathaniel, Jr., and James Bell, Sr. and Shauna Brown. Loving aunt of Frank, Demyme, Corey, Denzel, Dwayne, Monae, Nakeita, James, Jr.,...

William L. Tucker, Jr.

William L. Tucker, Jr.

Jan 13, 2012

William Lawrence Tucker, Jr., known to many childhood friends as Chappy , departed this life on Friday, January 13, 2012. Beloved husband of Margarita C. Tucker. Loving father of Mildred T. and William F. Tucker. Son of the late Mildred T. Pardo and William Tucker, Sr. Also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Chappy attended...

Derek Rochon Douroux

Derek Rochon Douroux

Jan 13, 2012

Derek Rochon Douroux, a U.S. Postal worker for many years, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 13, 2012 at his residence. Loving and devoted husband of 25 years to Pamela Douroux. Father of Rochon Derek, Patience, and Mariah Douroux. Grandfather of Avri Payton. Devoted son of Earl and Loraine Douroux. Grandson of the late John & Lela Turner and...

Celestine Harris Jones

Celestine Harris Jones

Jan 11, 2012

Celestine Harris Jones, passed from this life to glory on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Jones, Sr. Caring mother of Rev. Anthony H. Williams, Selton Jones, Sr., Thomas Jones, Jr., Martin Jones, Sr., Dianna Jones, Ronald Jones, Sr., Michael Jones, Sr., Pastor Donald R. Jones, Christine Jones, Susanne Jones and the late Catherine Jones. Daughter...

Keian Cataze Ester

Keian Cataze Ester

Jan 7, 2012

Keian (Tank) Cataze Ester, a fifth grader at George Cox Elementary School, departed this life and crossed over to Glory on Saturday, January 7, 2012. Loving son of Keith Ester, Tameka Johnson Ester and her devoted friend Jesse Durant. Brother of AKeila and TaKeila Ester, Trishon Singleton, Keiann Williams, Keira and Keith Ruffin, Keion Carey, Keitrel and Bryant Gumms and...

Willie Lee McClure

Willie Lee McClure

Jan 7, 2012

Willie Lee Skeet McClure, a self-employed auto mechanic, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at University Hospital in New Orleans, La. Devoted husband of Joe Ann Bell McClure. Brother of Bobby Jean Nunn of Jackson, Ms., Lonzo, Larry, Jasper, Johnny, Lee Irvin, Rev. Robert and Michael McClure. Age: 47 years a native of Utica, Ms....

Carrie Mae Hagans

Carrie Mae Hagans

Jan 5, 2012

Carrie Mae Lee Hagans was called to heaven on Thursday, January 5, 2012 Mother of Phyllis Graves, Desiree Graves, Natasha Scott, Williams Graves, Carrie Miller, and Caretha Miller. Daughter of the late Harold Cryer and Caretha Lee. Sister of Percy (Ida Mae) Lee, Lubertha Lee, Dennis (Marthella), Lee, Henry (Irene) Cryer, Clara Cryer, Lillian (Harold) McGinnis, Dr. Alice Cryer-(Armond) Sumler,...

Eva Mae Burrage

Eva Mae Burrage

Jan 4, 2012

Eva Burrage entered into eternal life on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at her residence. Devoted companion of Larry Simmons for 30 years. Loving mother of Trina Richardson and Tommy L. Brown. Daughter of Rose Joseph of Baton Rouge, La. and the late Roy Richardson. Sister of Mary, Joyce Ann and William Richardson, Joyce Ann Robinson, Doris, Ronald, Donald, Charles, and...

Joseph Aggie Hammond, Sr.

Joseph Aggie Hammond, Sr.

Jan 3, 2012

Joseph Aggie (Wang) Hammond, Sr. departed this life on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Husband of Rosetta Rogers Hammond. Father of Nova H. Louis, Joseph Hammond, Jr., Glen Ether and Diane Ayro and the late Rita Hammond Forman and Vernita F. Ether. Son of the late Cora Woods and August Hammond. Grandfather of the late Travis...

Samuel Wilson

Samuel Wilson

Jan 3, 2012

Samuel Wilson passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Tulane Medical Hospital. Father of Amon and Siraj Wilson born from the union with his former first wife Barbara Patin Wilson-Jones. Grandfather of Armani, Arabia, Jarvis and Samiaj Wilson. Former husband by second marriage of Schwanda Pierce. Son of the late Willie C. Wilson, Sr. and Hannah Mason Wilson. Brother...

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