Obituaries

Harry Gibson, Jr.

Harry Gibson, Jr.

Sep 19, 2011

Harry Gibson Jr. passed away on September 19, 2011 at the age of 75. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Patricia Gibson. Harry will be deeply missed by his seven surviving children Charles Gibson (Alva), Diane Gibson Murray, Tyrone Armore, Vera Gibson, Karyl Walker, Rebecca Gibson, Stacey Hatchett and the late Carmetta Gibson and Harry Gibson,...

Irene Stewart Sims

Irene Stewart Sims

Sep 19, 2011

Irene Stewart Sims, a retired cosmetologist, departed this life on Monday, September 19, 2011 at 8:25p.m. at West Jefferson Medical Center. Devoted wife of 45 years, to Willie Sims. Mother of Kevin (Shavone) and Bryant (Kimberly) Sims, and Shawanda (Mack) Turner of St. Francisville, La. Grandmother of twelve. Great grandmother of four. Daughter of Celestine Jasmin Stewart and the late...

Leonard Jones

Leonard Jones

Sep 16, 2011

Leonard Bird Jones, Sr. departed this life on Friday, September 16, 2011. Loving father of Toni Jones, Leonard Jones, Jr., Tanzania Jones, Alma Lynell Sanders, and Robyn ONeal. Son of the late Elmore J. Williams, Sr. and Shirley Mae Williams. Brother of Elmore, Jr., Andrew, Paul, Rita, Nicole, Kim, Marie, and Michael Williams, JoAnn Jones, Eugene Lewis, Joanella Jordan, Joseph...

Patrician Ann Banks

Patrician Ann Banks

Sep 15, 2011

Patrician Ann Peaches Bank departed this life on Thursday September 15, 2011 In Mobile, Alabama Companion of David Lackey. Mother of Guneka Banks-Medina, Tanequay Banks and Harold Banks, Sr. Daughter of the late Earl and Irene Banks. Sister of Oliver Banks and the late Irma East. Grandmother of Arcainia Banks, Harold Banks,Jr., Harizon Banks, Harold Bennett and Halo Banks. Also...

Wilmer Earl Landix

Wilmer Earl Landix

Sep 9, 2011

Wilmer Earl Landix, a retired employee of Avondale Shipyard, departed this life on Friday, September 9, 2011 at his residence. Loving father of Miranda Landix Coleman, and Quinesa Jones. Grandfather of Roniece A. Wright, Briesha, Carvalel, and Ayeona Jones and Byron Duckett, Jr. Father-in-law of Louis Coleman, Jr. Son of the late Ellis, Sr. and Edna Landix. Brother of Patricia...

Sylvia Aldia Butler Parks

Sylvia Aldia Butler Parks

Sep 8, 2011

Sylvia Butler Parks entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 8, 2011. Devoted sister of Elizabeth Pierce, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 86 years a native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Algiers, La. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of First Free Mission Baptist Church and...

Mildred White Collins

Mildred White Collins

Sep 8, 2011

Mildred Mon Mon White Collins bid this world goodbye on Thursday, September 8, 2011 Wife of the late Herman Johnson by first marriage and Walter Collins, Sr., by second marriage. Mother of Brenda C. (Ray) Spottsville, Dianne C. Williams both of New Orleans, La., Herman Johnson of La., Martin (Effie) Johnson of Middleton, Oh., and the late Walter Collins, Jr.,...

Dianne Dervin Bush

Dianne Dervin Bush

Sep 8, 2011

Dianne Dervin Bush went home to be the Lord on Thursday, September 8, 2011. Loving mother of James (Felicia) Bush of Dinwiddie, Va., Jermaine (Tacha) Bush, Melissa and Dominique Bush and the late Whitaker Paul Bush, III. Grandmother of the late Harold Bush. Daughter of the late Juanita Bush. Sister of Betty, Barbara, Mary Louise, Darlene, Celestine, Janice, Gwen, Mary...

Freddie Merriday, Sr.

Freddie Merriday, Sr.

Sep 7, 2011

Freddie Merriday, Sr. departed this life on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at his residence. Beloved husband of the late Marguerite Golden Merriday. Loving father of Marguerite Louise Saul of Virginia and Freddie Merriday, Jr. Father in law of Rose Ferdinand Merriday. Grandfather of James Saul of Virginia and Melantha (Terrance) Bell. Great grandfather of Makayla Rose Borne. Son of the...

Lee Ethel Burton

Lee Ethel Burton

Sep 6, 2011

Lee Ethel Thompson Burton departed this life on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at Canon Hospice at the age of 93 surrounded by family and friends. Daughter of the late Ceasar and Victoria Thompson. The beloved wife of the late Ivory W. Burton. Loving mother of Brella B. Sims (Los Angeles, CA), Gail B. Newell, the late Thelma B. Hitchens and...

Joyce Elaine Adams

Joyce Elaine Adams

Sep 5, 2011

Joyce Adams departed this life on Monday, September 5, 2011 at her residence. Devoted mother of Sterling, Jared, and Jenar Adams. Companion of James Brumfield, Jr. Daughter of Clyde Adams, Sr. and the late Marie Callie Sue Adams. Grandmother of Ashton Nobel, Zaketa Williams, Ronique Atkinson, Jared Helton, Earnisha Johnson and Jenara Helton. Great grandmother of Aliyanna Brown. Sister of...

Florence Thompson Porche

Florence Thompson Porche

Sep 5, 2011

Florence Thompson Porche, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 5, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Porche. Daughter of the late John and Leona Jackson Thompson. Loving mother of Raymond (Clara) of Tampa, Fl., Roosevelt ( Estelle), Alton, Wilfred, Gregory (Castine), and Melvin Porche, Carmel Black, Ruby Porche of Schertz, Tx., Thelma (Roosevelt) Jones,...

Raymond Coleman

Raymond Coleman

Sep 5, 2011

Raymond Joseph Coleman was touched by Gods hand and entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 5, 2011. Loving father of Denise Coleman and the late Toronda Marie Coleman. Companion of Ruth Bibbs. Son of the late Evelina and Roger Coleman, Sr. Brother of Barbara Beck, Roslyn (Michael) Scott, Supt. Herbert (June), Louis (Linda), Eddie (Doris), Junious (Emily), Melvin, and...

Cynthia Landry Burkhalter

Cynthia Landry Burkhalter

Sep 4, 2011

Cynthia Tillman Landry Burkhalter entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved wife of Pastor Vincent Burkhalter. Daughter of Ellen Sanders and the late Sammie Tillman and Gordon Sanders, Sr. Loving mother of Tyrone Landry, Tychelle Landry, Tyrell Landry, and Tyrin Landry. Sister of Sandra (Edmond) Burkhalter, Yvette (Derrick) Pollard, Gordon (Shawn) Sanders,...

Kelly Kendel Washington

Kelly Kendel Washington

Sep 4, 2011

Kelly Spoogy Kendel Washington departed this life on Tuesday, September 4, 2011. Father of Kelly Kendel Washington, Jr. of Marrero, La. Son of Schwanda Washington. Brother of Orlando, Brandon, Jamaj, and Germanee Washington all of Marrero, La., also survived by other relatives and friends. Age: 21 years a native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Harvey, La. Relatives...

Bryan Keith Rogers

Bryan Keith Rogers

Sep 3, 2011

Rev. Bryan Keith Rogers, Youth Pastor of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, former boxer known as Killer Bee , went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 3, 2011. Devoted husband of Latanya Leflore Rogers. Loving father of Stephen, Hannah, Caleb, Grace, Gabriel, and Gianna Rogers and Bryan Keith Hawkins. Grandfather of Diamond and EMagine Hawkins. Son of Ruby Lee...

Keith Roussell

Keith Roussell

Sep 1, 2011

Keith (Pie) Roussell entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 1, 2011. He attended West Jefferson High School and a business trade school. Son of Carol Roussell Washington and Claudel Sennette. Grandson of the late Melvina Roussell. Brother of Orlando (Sharon), Donyell (Ben), Raynell (Al), Rodney (Diara), Danyell (Mel), and Chevelle (Michael), also survived by a host of aunts, uncles,...

Joseph Edward Washington

Joseph Edward Washington

Aug 31, 2011

Joseph Edward Washington departed this life at his residence on Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Beloved son of Paulette Washington Gabriel and Joseph Thomas. Stepson of Kirk Gabriel. Grandson of Shirley Washington and the late James and Leona Thomas. Brother of Shenna Washington, Keddrick Washington, Mia Thomas, and the late Kijuana Washington. Uncle of Kierra Washington and Jayden Washington, also survived...

Courtney Dwayne Faulkner, Jr

Courtney Dwayne Faulkner, Jr

Aug 30, 2011

Courtney Co Faulkner Jr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 Beloved son of Lisa Bowman-Henry and Larry Henry, Crystal and Courtney Faulkner Sr. Beloved brother of Cornisha, Couryane, Deshone, Courtney, Colby and Brenden Faulkner, Chrishawn Black, Conekia Phillips, Diamond Thomas, Daniel Henry, Larry, Sandrell, Shawn, Denzell and Laranesha Ward. Grandson of Josie Cooper and the late Lorenzo...

Evanee' Vakima Washington

Evanee' Vakima Washington

Aug 29, 2011

Evanee Vakima Washington departed this life on Monday, August 29, 2011 at Tulane Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Daughter of Everard Agard and Evelyn Washington-Agard. Sister of Kara (Contrelle) Lawson, Tralisha (Jermaine) Moore, Paul and Darryan Washington, also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Age: 29 years a native of New...

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