Obituaries

VIOLET BRANCH CRAWFORD

VIOLET BRANCH CRAWFORD

Apr 16, 2022

Violet T. Branch Crawford entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the age of 92. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Violet was a retired seamstress with Bunke’s Sewing Factory. She was a member of Congenial Fifteen Social & Pleasure Club. Beloved wife of the late Ethen Crawford, Sr. Devoted mother of Ethen...

EMMA REED ANDERSON GAUTHIER

EMMA REED ANDERSON GAUTHIER

Apr 15, 2022

Emma Mae Reed Anderson Gauthier a shining star, entered into eternal rest at the first sign of daylight on Friday, April 15, 2022, at the of 93. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Emma was a graduate from L.B. Landry High School where she was a cheerleader. She was employed as a beautician by trade and...

CHARLIE RAYMOND TEMPLE

CHARLIE RAYMOND TEMPLE

Apr 13, 2022

Charlie Raymond Temple entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at the age of 73. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Charles as he was affectionately known by family and friends was retired, and he worked as a longshoreman for Stevedore Union, a welder for Avondale Shipyard just to name a few. Beloved husband...

AUDREY LEE ROBINSON

AUDREY LEE ROBINSON

Apr 9, 2022

Audrey Lee Robinson entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the age of 80. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Audrey was a 1959 graduate of Lincoln High School. She worked as a substitute teacher in Jefferson Parish School System, a pharmacy assistant at Majoria Drugs, a nursing assistant at...

BENNIE WHITE, JR.

BENNIE WHITE, JR.

Apr 9, 2022

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Bennie White, Jr. entered peacefully into eternal rest at East Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the age of 72. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Kenner, LA. Bennie was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. He was a retired truck driver for...

DAVID LEE CURLEY, SR.

DAVID LEE CURLEY, SR.

Apr 9, 2022

David Lee Curley, Sr., age 38, departed this life on Saturday, April 9, 2022. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. David attend L. B. Landry Senior High School. He was an avid New Saints fan, who often wore black and gold when his home team was playing. David’s favorite pastime was playing video games, cooking, and...

ISREAL GEORGE SCOTT

ISREAL GEORGE SCOTT

Apr 9, 2022

Isreal George Scott departed this life on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the age of 38. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA He attended school at Henry Ford and L.W. Higgins. Israel was a loyal son, brother and uncle that was loved by many of family and friends. He enjoyed a good time with a smile always...

VIDA MAE THIBEAUX LEWIS

VIDA MAE THIBEAUX LEWIS

Apr 6, 2022

Vida “Mae West” Thibeaux Lewis, age 74, entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. She was a native of Lafayette, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Vida was employed for many years as a housekeeper at Touro Hospital. Beloved wife of 44 years to the late Alton J. Lewis, Jr. Loving...

MAXINE VERDON WILTZ

MAXINE VERDON WILTZ

Apr 4, 2022

Maxine Neotha Verdon Wiltz entered int eternal rest on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the age of 80. She was native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Maxine was a 1959 graduate of Booker T. Washington Senior High School.  Mother Max or Boss-lady Max, as she was affectionately called by family and friends, was formerly employed...

WALTER HERBERT WILSON, JR.

WALTER HERBERT WILSON, JR.

Apr 3, 2022

Walter Herbert Wilson, Jr entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at the age of 89. He was a native of Napoleonville, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Walter was a graduate of Sarah T. Reed High School, and he served his country in the United States Army. He was a retired truck driver with Housing...

DAVID CORNELL WRIGHT, SR.

DAVID CORNELL WRIGHT, SR.

Mar 28, 2022

David Cornell Wright, Sr., age 64, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, March 28, 2022. He was a native and a resident of New Orleans, LA. David served in the US Army and was employed as a Truck Driver. Father of David Cornell Wright, Jr., Dillion P. Wright, and Rasheed Ford. Grandfather of the late Dillan L. Burton. Son...

PERCILL MARCELLOS WILLIAMS

PERCILL MARCELLOS WILLIAMS

Mar 26, 2022

Percill Marcellos Williams entered into eternal on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the age of 51. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Percill was a graduate of Alfred Lawless High School and was employed as a professional truck driver. Beloved husband of Shelly Marie Williams. Devoted father of Percill Anderson, Shannon Jackson,...

JASON STANLEY LEWIS

JASON STANLEY LEWIS

Mar 26, 2022

Jason Stanley Lewis entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the age 57.  He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA (Cutoff). Jason was educated in the Orleans Parish School System. Wicked as he was affectionately called by family and friends was employed as a food prep worker with Silver Slipper and Landry’s Seafood. Devoted...

HAYWOOD CASSWELL REED, JR.

HAYWOOD CASSWELL REED, JR.

Mar 26, 2022

Haywood Casswell Reed, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the age of 20. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Haywood was a graduate of McKinley Senior High School and a Student of Southeastern Louisiana University. Devoted son of Nicquolette S. Parker,  Darrel A. Parker, Sr., and...

WILLIAM RICHARD PERKINS

WILLIAM RICHARD PERKINS

Mar 25, 2022

William Richard Perkins entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, March 25, 2022, at the age of 49. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. William was a 1993 graduate of John Ehret High School and he attended Costal Driving School in Hammond, LA. He was owner and operator of M.A.M Logistic LLC Trucking Company. William was...

JAMES MALIK JOHNSON

JAMES MALIK JOHNSON

Mar 25, 2022

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James Malik Johnson, age 22, entered eternal rest on Friday, March 25, 2022, in Lake Charles, LA. He was a native of Metairie, LA and a resident of Laplace, LA. James attended East St John High School, and was a former employee of Sanders Farms. Loving father of Khalani Lashae Johnson. Beloved son of...

AL JESSE TAYLOR

AL JESSE TAYLOR

Mar 23, 2022

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Al Jesse Taylor, Jr. departed this life on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at the age of 56. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Geismar, LA. He was self-employed. Beloved husband of Rachel Miles Taylor. Stepfather of Roshaun Anthony Miles and Roshanda Marie Scott. Devoted grandfather of Roshine Irione...

BRENDA MARIE HIGGINS

BRENDA MARIE HIGGINS

Mar 23, 2022

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Brenda “Queen” Marie Higgins, age 68, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. She was a native and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Brenda was formerly employed as a Nurse Aide. Wife of the late Paul “Granny” Joseph Higgins. Mother of Bryancha McGinnis, Tynicqua Higgins, Paulljannet Higgins, Pernella LaFrance, Anne...

SONYA GESELE POLANCO ROSE

SONYA GESELE POLANCO ROSE

Mar 22, 2022

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Sonya Gesele Polanco -Rose entered into eternal rest on Tuesday March 22, 2022, at the age of 60. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Jacksonville, FL. Sonya served her country in the United States Army. Beloved wife of Orville Rose. Devoted mother of Natasha Johnson (John) Maple....

JALEN JAYSHAWN HOYE

JALEN JAYSHAWN HOYE

Mar 22, 2022

Jalen Jayshawn Hoye entered into rest on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at the age of 20. He was a native and a resident of Gretna, LA. Jalen was educated in the Orleans Parish School System and worked in the restaurant industry. Son of the late Maranda Hoye. Brother of Jamar Hoye, Jeremy Hoye, Chelsey Hoye, Jasmine Hoye, and Asanti Smith....