Obituaries

John Lawrence Smith

John Lawrence Smith

May 14, 2011

John Lawrence Pippi Smith entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at his residence after a brief illness. Son of the late Nelson Smith, Sr. and Cora Leona Davis Smith. Brother of Nelson Smith, Jr. and Albertha Smith Keeler, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends Age: 64 years a native and...

Moses McCaleb

Moses McCaleb

May 13, 2011

Moses McCaleb, an employee of Champion Carpenters Union, departed this life on Friday, May 13, 2011 due to a massive heart attack. Beloved son of the late James and Eliza McCaleb. Grandson of the late Lula and Eddie Rice, Sr. Devoted brother of Winifred Bax Whitley, Johnnie G. Thibodeaux, Hezzie McCaleb and the late Sylvester McCaleb, Sr. Former companion of...

Byron Bringier

Byron Bringier

May 12, 2011

Byron Bringier departed this life on Thursday, May 12, 2011. He was employed at Chisesi Brothers Meat Company for 16 years. Beloved husband of Karen Simmons Bringier. Loving father of Byron Bringier, Jr., Jevon Bringier and Charlene Bringier. Son of Helen Bringier and the late John Bringier. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other...

Hector Andrew

Hector Andrew

May 12, 2011

Hector Andrew entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Beloved husband of Carolyn D. Andrew. Father of Ivri McElroy. Son of the late Stella Boone Andrew and Emile Andrew. Brother of Geraldine Garth and Buela Foster both of N.O., La., Milton (Mae) Andrew of Detroit, Mi., Adib (Polly) Raoof of Marrero, La. and...

Mary Louise Hall

Mary Louise Hall

May 10, 2011

Mary Louise (May Dee) Hall departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Long time companion of Joseph Tougar. Loving mother of Josie Lee Donald Hall and Lynquell Joseph Hall. Daughter of the late Walter Hall, Jr. and Bessie Mae Scott Hall. Sister of Yolanda Scott of Laplace, La., Delray and Rose Marie Hall both...

Alfred Taylor, Jr

Alfred Taylor, Jr

May 7, 2011

Alfred Scooter Taylor, Jr. departed this earthly life on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at University Hospital in New Orleans, La. Loving father of Alfred Taylor, III. Companion of Rochardnia Ra Ra Rudolph. Devoted, loving and caring son of Kimberly Collins and Alfred Taylor, Sr. Stepson of Warner Collins and Charlotte Taylor. Brother of Kiara Taylor, Alfreneisha Duchane, and Warner and...

Roslyn Agnes Hall

Roslyn Agnes Hall

May 6, 2011

Roslyn Rose Nisby Hall was welcomed into Gods heavenly kingdom on Thursday, May 6, 2011. Rose, age 80, is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Leroy J. Hall of Maringuoin, LA. She was a native of Gibson, LA, a graduate of Booker T. Washing ton High School in New Orleans, LA, a dedicated member of St...

Elvis McClellan, II

Elvis McClellan, II

May 6, 2011

Elvis Tall Guy McClellan, Jr. departed this earthly life on Friday, May 6, 2011. He graduated from Jefferson Parish Boy Scout Club and was an active member of Positive Image Modeling School and Habitat for Humanity (FL.) Devoted, Loving and caring son of Elvis McClellan, Sr. and Faye McClellan. Loving grandson of Betty Robertson, Elijah Stewart, Carrol Washington, Earl Battle,...

McArthur Douglas Moten

McArthur Douglas Moten

May 5, 2011

McArthur (Mac) (Big Mac) Douglas Moten, a self employed carpenter, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a faithful member of Second Zion Baptist Church since January 1997, and actively involved in the music ministry. Loving husband of Gretchen B. Moten. Father of Douglas McArthur Moten of Tulsa, OK. Stepfather of...

Byron Keith Fazande, Sr.

Byron Keith Fazande, Sr.

May 4, 2011

Byron Keith Fazande departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Beloved son Okley and Shirley Fazande. Father of Byron Keith, Brian Jamal, Chanel, and Brandon Fazande. Brother of Ronald (Debra), Arnold (Agnes), Oakley, Jr. (Azelea) and Creswell Fazande, Okley Poole (Rev. Lionel Poole) and Shewanda Webber, also survived by 7 grandchildren, and a host of...

Florence Jackson Forges

Florence Jackson Forges

May 2, 2011

Florence (Dutt) Forges went home to be with her master on Monday, May 2, 2011 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved and devoted wife of the late Landry Forges, Sr. Devoted and loving mother of Donald (Della), Constance (Charles), Landry Jr. (Trinise), Darryl (Tania), and Mercury Forges. Adopted daughter Cathey Hill. Sister in law of Leon (Ruby) Forges, Noami (James)...

Kassia Toyell Benton

Kassia Toyell Benton

May 2, 2011

Kassia Sia Toyell Benton, a student of Jefferson Chamber Foundation Academy died Monday, May 2, 2011. She was 17 years old. Kassia was a life on long resident of Jefferson Parish. Survivors include her son Ladarius Benton; her mother Sharmikie Benton; her father Anthony Lloyd Sr.; her stepfather Thomas Ferguson; her sister Amber Lloyd, two brothers, Devon Benton and Kobi...

Ralph Bernard Mays

Ralph Bernard Mays

May 2, 2011

Ralph Bernard Mays, at Capitol Housing and Rehabilitation Center, on Monday, May 2, 2011 at 8:42p.m. Husband of Linda Mays. Father of Demond Wilson, Dontel Wilson, Derouren Wilson, Vianne Mays and Sherine Mays. Son of the late Edward Mays and Lula S. Marshall. Brother of Clarence, Jessie, Lorraine and Patricia Mays, Mary Ann Ratliff and the late Leola Mays. Brother-in-law...

Milton Deka Thompson

Milton Deka Thompson

Apr 28, 2011

Milton D. Thompson entered into enternal rest on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Husband of Marilyn Bennett Thompson. Father of Travis and Joshua Thompson. Grandfather of Heaven Nicole Taylor. Son of Nkem Thompson and the late Festus Thompson. Brother in law of Lydid B. Lewis, Cherelyn , Sherell , Shelita , Tara, Loretta, Donell, Simon Peter,...

Wortha Gaynell Marine

Wortha Gaynell Marine

Apr 28, 2011

Wortha B. Marine departed this life on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at River Region Hospice House. Wife of the late Julius J. Marine, Sr. Mother of Harold L. Lush of Virginia, Debra L. Augustus of Oaklahoma, Lisa M. Bush, Mark L. Marine, and the late Lorraine L. House. Daughter of the late William and Lou Bolden. Sister of the late...

Delast Troy Francois, Sr.

Delast Troy Francois, Sr.

Apr 27, 2011

Delast Troy Francois, Sr., departed this world on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 in Gretna, La. He was a 2006 graduate of St. James Home School and a former employee of the Department of Transportation and Clean Cut Landscaping. He enjoyed his family, riding his motorbike and playing with his dogs. Loving father of Delast Francois, Jr. Beloved son of Derrick,...

Catheline Francis Antoine

Catheline Francis Antoine

Apr 26, 2011

Catheline Francis Antoine went home to be with God on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Beloved wife of Montgomery James Antoine, Sr. (Pickle), for 42 years. Devoted and loving mother of Angunette M. Antoine (Nette), LoAletha M. Antoine(Lo) and Montgomery J. Antoine. Jr. (PJ). Loving grandmother of Morgan Antoine, Dartell Burrell, Jr., Darlyetha Antoine, Anthony Poindexter, Jr., and Laurin Antoine. Loving...

Lillian M Alexis

Lillian M Alexis

Apr 26, 2011

Lillian Mae Alexis passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Beloved wife of Louis Alexis, Sr. Mother of Cheryl Young of Mashpee, Ma., Beulah Hadrick of Houston, Tx., Alvin Alexis of Gretna, La., Louis Alexis of Westwego, La. and the late Beverly Alexis. Grandmother of the late Bryon Hadrick and Tristen Joseph Hill. Daughter of the late Beulah Washington and...

Daniele Alexis Jefferson

Daniele Alexis Jefferson

Apr 25, 2011

Dannielle Alexis Jefferson entered the gates of heaven on Monday, April 25, 2011 at 5:46p.m., surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on February 7, 1983 to Tammie and Willie Jackson. She was baptized at Mt. Olive Baptist Church at the age of 6. She attended West Jefferson High School and later received her GED. She leaves to cherish...

Rogers Anthony Henry

Rogers Anthony Henry

Apr 23, 2011

Rogers Big Pooh Anthony Henry departed this life on West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, April 23, 2011. Loving son of Dawn Henry and Roger Coleman. Stepson of Michael Jefferson. Grandson of Diane Henry and the late Shedrick Harris and Wilahmeina Coleman. Brother of Dionne Henry. Great grandson of the late Moses and Bertha Henry, Sr., also survived by a...

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