Obituaries

Bonnie Bessard Nicholas

Bonnie Bessard Nicholas

Mar 3, 2012

Bonnie Bessard Nicholas departed this life on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Graveside Service will be held at Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery, 9820 Nine Mile Road West, Westwego, La. on Friday, March 9, 2012 at 11:00a.m.

Brian Anthony Harvey

Brian Anthony Harvey

Mar 3, 2012

Brian Anthony Harvey, a maintenance technician for Renaissance Place entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 3:22a.m. Beloved husband of Cornela Harvey. Loving father of Rayhana (Craig) Washington, Adonica Williams, Ralph (Yika) and Jonathan Williams. Devoted son of Elaine Epps. Brother of Tanya Martin of Brooklyn, New York, Tara (Kenneth) Perkins of Pennsylvania, Kim Harvey and Pamela...

Oliver Bennett, Jr.

Oliver Bennett, Jr.

Mar 3, 2012

Oliver Neal Bennett, Jr. departed this life on Saturday, March 3, 2012. Loving husband of Catherine Bennett for 28 years. Stepfather of Tameka (Samuel, Jr.) Alexander. Grandfather of Samuel, III, Ky and Breion Alexander. Son of the late Josie and Oliver Bennett, Sr. Brother of Geraldine (Murphy) Riley, Nolan (Debbie) Bennett, Sr., Ann (Nelson) Berry, Phyllis (Clifford) Perkins, Dianne (Ivory)...

Robert Thomas

Robert Thomas

Mar 2, 2012

Robert Thomas, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 2, 2012. Devoted husband of 42 years to Margie M. Thomas. Loving father of Robert Robbie Thomas, Jr., Robin Thomas (Michael) Burpo, Tosha Harris and the late Corey Williams. Son of the late Enoch, Sr. and Lydia Hill Thomas. Brother of Steve (Sonia) Thomas, Enoch, Jr. (Cynthia) Thomas, Alvin Shelby,...

Amos Jackson

Amos Jackson

Feb 27, 2012

Amos Jackson peacefully entered eternal rest at 8:45a.m. on Monday, February 27, 2012 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved husband of 57 years to Audrey S. Jackson. Mother of Keith (Orita), Errol (Gina), Darrell (Paula), Wayne and Ivan (Lechice) Jackson, Patrice (Jerome) Brown, and Lori Jackson. Grandfather of the late Darrell Jackson, Jr. Great grandfather of the late Rayne Jackson....

Clarence Williams

Clarence Williams

Feb 26, 2012

Clarence Bean Po Pimp Williams departed this life on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at his residence. Son of the late James Williams, Sr. and Virginia Williams. Brother of Edward Williams and the late Albert, James, Jr. and Earl Williams; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age: 64 years a native of New Orleans,...

Natasha Marie Jones

Natasha Marie Jones

Feb 25, 2012

Natasha Marie Jones departed this life on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Loving mother of Kelly, Troy, Tyree, George and London. Grandmother of Troy Jones, Jr. Beloved daughter of Joyce Jones and the late Curtis Jackson. Sister of Bruce Jones, Darnell Jones, Omeeka Spooner, Semyra Jones and the late Curtis Jones. Granddaughter of the late Helen and Harry Jones; also survived...

Russell John Williams, Jr.

Russell John Williams, Jr.

Feb 24, 2012

Russell John (Poohie) Williams, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 24, 2012. Son of the late Russell, Sr. and Matilda Williams. Brother of Joe (Wanda), Norman (Vicki), Joann, Lorraine (Raven), Rosemary (Patrick), Robert, Wayne (Pam), Karen (Wayne), Monty (Malcolm) and the late Herman Williams. Also survived by 20 nieces and nephews, 9 great nieces and nephews and a...

Donald Hudson

Donald Hudson

Feb 24, 2012

Donald (Joe) Hudson, a retired employee of Price Pipeline, departed this life on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Canon Hospice. He was a 1955 graduate of Lincoln High School and served in the United States Army. Donald loved singing songs of praise and was a member of the Golden Tones Gospel Group. Joe as he was affectionately called by family...

Sharlene Perry

Sharlene Perry

Feb 24, 2012

Sharlene Perry departed this life on Friday February, 24, 2012. Devoted mother of Gene and Raven Perry. Grandmother of Gene Woolridge and Peyton Perry. Daughter of Alfred Perry and Mary Williams. Granddaughter of the late Charles Doyle, Celina St. Cyre, Louvenia and Alfred Perry, Sr. Fiance of Eugene Pierce, Jr. Sister of Jessie, Alton, Charles, Dwayne, Jamar, and Jenise Perry...

Auzzie Spencer, Sr.

Auzzie Spencer, Sr.

Feb 24, 2012

Auzzie Spencer, Sr., a retired Captain of Security at Oakwood Mall, entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 24, 2012. Beloved husband of Edna Nelson Spencer. Loving father of Auzzie, Jr. (Gwen) and Terrence Lamar (Lyskisha) Spencer and Darren Henderson. Grandfather of Keauz, Auzzie Marquez and Makaiya Sierra Spencer. Son of the late Theodis Spencer and Minnie Ethel Young. Brother...

Sylvia Elaine Nevil

Sylvia Elaine Nevil

Feb 23, 2012

Sylvia Elaine Nevil departed this life on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at her residence. Her generous spirit and humble personality warmed the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Mother of Onekia Bell, Katrice Renell Rand, and Lee Maurice Newell. Grandmother of Zahria Nevil, Luke Nevil, LeiAira Nevil, Janiya Bell, Asia Bell, Jayda Bell, Rogel Moore, Robert Bell, and...

Juanita Frazier Bernard

Juanita Frazier Bernard

Feb 23, 2012

Juanita Frazier Bernard, a retired food service worker died on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 9:15a.m. at Wynhoven Healthcare Center in Marrero, La. Loving wife of the late James Bernard. Mother of Brenda B. Smith and Bertha B. Lawrence. Grandmother of Tyrone Lawrence, Jr., Trenisha Lawrence, Emmanuel Lawrence, and George Smith. Great grandmother of Christopher, Tysha, Mia, Kayla, Tyrian, and...

Zenobia Johnson Flemings

Zenobia Johnson Flemings

Feb 23, 2012

Zenobia Flemings entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 23, 2012 in Houston, Tx. Devoted mother of DelRio Flemings, Sharon Stevens-Moody (Warren), Malcolm Flemings (Ellen), Edward Flemings, and Simone Clemons (the late Darryl). Daughter of the late Edward Johnson and Mildred Smith-McCall. Sister of Willie McCall, Barbara Stamps and the late Roland and Frank McCall. Sister-in-law of Alfred Stamps, Sr.,...

Iola Jones Wooden

Iola Jones Wooden

Feb 21, 2012

Iola Wooden departed this life on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at her residence. Beloved wife of the late Irvin J. Wooden, Sr. Loving mother of Elder Irvin (Patricia) J. Wooden, Jr., Ellis (Marla) Wooden, Sr., Allen (Darria) Wooden, Kerry Wooden, Jean W. (Thomas) Scrubbs, Lynette W. (Larry) Washington, Sharon W. (Pastor Carl) Christian, and the late Sandra W. Howard, Henry...

Laura Smothers Crayton

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

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

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

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

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,...