Obituaries

Alberta Dixon

Alberta Dixon

Mar 9, 2010

Alberta Dixon , a employee by Exceed Their Needs for several years departed this life at her residence on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 12:39a.m. Beloved daughter of Barbara N. Dixon and the late Andrew J. Dixon, Jr. Mother of Leroy J. Dixon and Brittney N. Dixon. Granddaughter of the late Rev. Freddie and Bessie W. Coler and Andrew and...

Shana McGill Jones

Shana McGill Jones

Mar 8, 2010

Shana McGill Jones entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 8, 2010. Beloved wife of Kendrick Jones. Mother of Koy, Kaymon, and Shayne Jones. Daughter of Jerry and Carolyn B. McGill. Paternal granddaughter of Ruth McGill and the late Clinton McGill, Maternal granddaughter of the late Jack Vellia Bellizana. Sister of Shantrell McGill (Jamie) Johnson, and Shanette McGill (Mark) Barnes....

Bertha Toliver

Bertha Toliver

Mar 8, 2010

Bertha Toliver departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, March 8, 2010. Mother of the late Walter Flemings, Sr. and Joseph Jones. Daughter of the late Tom, Sr. and Ethel Toliver. Sister of Gloria Toliver Barnett, Ferry Singleton, and the late Ethel Brown, Tom Toliver, Jr., and Edward Toliver, also survived by 3 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren,...

Otis Johnson

Otis Johnson

Mar 7, 2010

Otis Johnson entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at his residence under the care of Canon Hospice. Beloved husband of the late Omega J. Johnson. Devoted father of Claudette, Rose, Danietta, James, and the late Otis, Jr. Son of the late Percy and Fannie Johnson. Brother of Fannie Mae Cooper and Edna Anderson, also survived by 7...

Brother Keith James Stemley

Brother Keith James Stemley

Mar 6, 2010

Brother Keith James Stemley was called to rest on Saturday March 6, 2010 @ Ochsner Baptist Hospital in New Orleans, La. Son of Edward Stemley, Sr. and the late Andrea Thomas Stemley. . Grandson of Thelma Thomas and the late Mr. and Mrs. Corry Stemley who raised him. Father of Keith, Kendrick of Arkansas and Keisha of Atlanta, Ga. Stepfather...

Emmett Charles Gilbert, Sr.

Emmett Charles Gilbert, Sr.

Mar 4, 2010

Emmett C. Gilbert, Sr. an educator and administrator in the Jefferson Parish School System for forty years, departed this life on Thursday, March 4, 2010 of natural causes. He graduated from Lincoln High School and Southern University. He was a member of Dominion and Power Ministries, director of the Mens Ministry and Spiritual Advisor to Alpha & Omega Community Mens...

Sandra Ann Jones Morgan

Sandra Ann Jones Morgan

Mar 4, 2010

Sandra Ann Jones Morgan on Thursday, March 4, 2010, the Angels of the Lord descended from Heaven to call her from her earthly dwelling to her heavenly home, at West Jefferson General Hospital in Marrero, La. Daughter of Dorothy M. Duckett Jones and the late Timothy Jones, Sr. Mother of Carlette Brown, Gina B. (Rick) Jones, Terrance Brown, Lurdria B...

Clyde Harrison Sr.

Clyde Harrison Sr.

Mar 4, 2010

Clyde Harrison Sr. departed this life on Thursday March 4, 2010 @ his residence. Former Husband of Elizabeth Frazier Harrison. Father of Clyde Jr. ( Cynthia ), Theresa Lafrance ( Ernel ), Bruce Sr. ( Karen ) and Thurston ( Jennifer ) Harrison. Son of the late Alvin and Shirley Harrison Sr. Grandfather of Clyde III, Rene, Jamal, Myles, Bria,...

Alex Anthony Russ

Alex Anthony Russ

Mar 3, 2010

Alex Anthony Russ a graduate of Xavier Prep High School passed away on Wednesday March 3, 2010 at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, La. Former husband of the late Willimenia Russ. Father of Ava R. (Michael) Scott, Aretha Russ, Bregena R. (Ralph) Carter, Debbie R. (Loves) Kirk, Willimenia R. (Barne) Osbourne, Venita R. (Dominique, Sr.) Landry, Teresa Schrinefeist, Marion...

Calvin Davis

Calvin Davis

Mar 3, 2010

Calvin Davis, owner and operator of Quality Drywall for over 26 years, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 3, 2010 At Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. A music lover, as a young man formed, operated and was the lead singer of the Grip Band. He was a kind and compassionate person always finding the good in others and donated his...

Dwight Robertson, Sr.

Dwight Robertson, Sr.

Feb 28, 2010

Dwight Robertson, Sr. departed this life on Sunday February 28, 2010 in Houston, Tx. Devoted friend of Arion Jones. Father of Dwight Robertson, Jr., Dwight Mitchell, and Dwana House. Son of Gloria Y. Robertson and Lawrence Robertson, Sr. Stepson of Ronald Pugh. Grandson of the late Felix and Gloria H. Young and Samuel and Laura P. Robertson. Brother of Lawrence,...

Howard Allen

Howard Allen

Feb 25, 2010

Howard Hop Allen departed this life at University Hospital in New Orleans, La. on Thursday, February 25, 2010. Son of the late Robert Selestan and Geraldine Allen. Brother of Beatrice (Jessie) Lewis of Marrero, La., Geraldine Johnson of Jefferson, La., Robertine (Ronald) Bevley of Avondale, La., Ethel (Bradley) Rhodes of New Orleans, La., Robert Allen of Palestine, Tx., and Thomas...

Eddie Rice, Jr.

Eddie Rice, Jr.

Feb 25, 2010

Eddie Rice, Jr. a retired cement operator for Louisiana Industries, departed this life on Thursday February 25, 2010 at 9:04p.m.at West Jefferson Medical Center. Husband of the late Lucille Rice. Father of Barbara (John) Harris, Edward (Annie) Rice, Allen Rice, Marva Walton, Walda (Charles) Jackson, Carlette (Haywood) St. Cyr, Kelvin Walker, Sonja Walker, Shannon (Byron) Jasper, Kesia Walker, and John...

Dorothy Jean Sparks Grigsby

Dorothy Jean Sparks Grigsby

Feb 25, 2010

Dorothy Jean Sparks Grigsby, an employee of the United States Department of Agriculture departed this life on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at her residence. Loving mother of Sharon Grigsby and the late Timothy J. Grigsby, Sr. Grandmother of Tequila Turner, Taylor Grigsby, TaJa Grigsby, Timothy J. Grigsby, Jr., Tyrin J. Grigsby and the late Tiasha T. Turner. Daughter of the...

Eddie Lee Harris

Eddie Lee Harris

Feb 20, 2010

Eddie Lee ( Doc ) Harris Sr. passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday February 20,2010. Beloved Husband of Robin Harris. Devoted father of Monica Brown, Randell Harris Sr, Latava Stewart, Shantell Castro, Shanell Harris, Salida Harris, Rubbin Harris , Eddie O. Harris and the late Wade L. Ely. Son of the late William and Barbara Jean...

Dora Lee Landix Hills

Dora Lee Landix Hills

Feb 18, 2010

Dora Lee Landix Hills departed this life Thursday, February 18, 2010 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Wife of the late Nathan Hills, Jr. for 55 years. Mother of Cenovia (Henry) Kelson, Joyce Washington, Ruby (Isreal) Bennett, Cynthia (Alfred) Cain, Eartha (Lowell) Love, Debra Snyder, Valerie (Robert) Carter, Mable Hills, Antoinette (Edison) Woods, and Nathan (Chere) Hills, III. Daughter of the...

Ernest Lucas James

Ernest Lucas James

Feb 18, 2010

Ernest Lucas James departed this life on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Father of Michael Landry, Sr. and the late Eric Brinkley. Son of the late Rev. Solomon and Julien James. Brother of Almedia London and the late Mary Dumas, Beulah Jumpiere, and Samuel James; also survived by 1 grandson, 2 great- grandchildren and a host...

Dennis Charles Holmes, Jr.

Dennis Charles Holmes, Jr.

Feb 18, 2010

Dennis Charles Holmes, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 10:35a.m. Husband of Julia Holmes. Father of the late Shalonda Oliver-Thomas. Grandfather of Anthony Oliver. Stepfather of Peaches Renee Collins and Precious Diane Collins. Son of the late Dennis Charles Holmes, Sr. and Fannie Mae Holmes. Half-brother of Michael Holmes (Audrey). Nephew of Beatrice Daniel Battle...

Galvin Gabriel, Sr.

Galvin Gabriel, Sr.

Feb 17, 2010

Galvin Gabriel, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at West Jefferson Medical Center, at 4:30p.m. He attended New Orleans Public Schools. At an early age was baptized. He joined the United States Army at the age of 18 and served six years as PVT 2nd Class in the Korean War. Galvin is a retired railroad worker...

Randolph Claudia Phipps

Randolph Claudia Phipps

Feb 17, 2010

Randolph Claudius Phipps a retired employee of Avondale Shipyard for 20 years departed this life on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at his residence. Beloved husband of 48 years Verna Phipps. Father of Melvin (Marilyn) Stephanie (Morris), Winston (Lynette) and Peter (Lynn). Son of the late Henry and Henrietta Phipps, also survived by 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and a host...

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