Obituaries
GEORGE LEE
Mar 15, 2020
George Lee, Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the age of 83. He was a native of Greensburg, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. He was a retired employee with National Food Store. Devoted husband of the late Jannette Lee. Stepfather of Alvin Conerly, Sr. , and Janice Conerly. Son of the late George Lee, ...
ALMEDIA JAMES LONDON
Mar 14, 2020
Almedia James London entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the age of 97. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Almedia was a retired Sous Chef with Pickwick Country Club. Beloved wife of the late Curtis London, Sr. Devoted mother of Curtis (LaJune) London, Jr., Herbert (Frankie)...
JOYCE ELAINE MARSALIS MORRIS
Mar 13, 2020
Joyce Marsalis Morris was a groundbreaking educator, a fierce champion for higher education at historically Black colleges and universities, and a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her remarkable life ended due to complications from dementia on March 13, 2020 at 89 years old, but her legacy will live forever. Morris was born December 10, 1930 in McComb, Mississippi to...
JOSEPH LEBLANC
Mar 10, 2020
Joseph LeBlanc, Jr., 67, died peacefully in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Joe proudly retired from the United States Army where he served his country as an air-traffic controller and the United States Postal Service. Loving...
Stuart S. Washington
Mar 8, 2020
Stuart S. Washington, age 72, departed this life on Sunday, March 8, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Stuart was a retired Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Beloved husband of Wanda Washington. Loving father of Jessica Washington, Marquita Washington, Stewart Ringo, Alonzo Washington, Dawn Ussin, and Crystal Raymond. ...
MARY LYNN LOVE GOINS
Mar 8, 2020
Mary Lynn Love Goins passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8,2020 at the age of 66. Beloved wife of Roosevelt Goins. Devoted mother of Toraino Goins, Lance Goins, and Dominique Goins. Daughter of Audrey Love and the late Milton Love. Grandmother of Tiajuana Tobias, Shantell Tobias, A’Kilah Tassain, Larissa Goins, De’Lancey Goins, Lance Goins and Carter Goins. Great Grandmother of...
DIANE VERNON MCKNIGHT LUVINE
Mar 7, 2020
Diane Vernon McKnight Luvine departed this life of Spring, TX on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the age of 71. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Spring, TX. Diane was employed with Tipton County as a Cook. Beloved wife of Alton Junior Luvine. Devoted mother of Sharon Vernon Babino, Paulette McKnight, Penny Marie Davis,...
Carl James Castille
Mar 7, 2020
Carl James Castille entered peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the age of 36. He was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Lake Charles, LA. Carl was a 2002 graduate of Shaw High School. He continued his studies at West Hill College Coalinga in California where he obtained an Associate...
Judy Paulette Walker
Mar 6, 2020
Judy Paulette Walker entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the age of 58. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Judy was employed as a Cook and Galley Hand. Beloved wife of the late Melvin Jenkins. Loving mother of Keshaun Nichols, Sheila Howard, and Kindell Walker. Foster mother of...
Gussie Mahoney Ott
Mar 6, 2020
Gussie Mahoney-Ott, a Personal Care Attendant, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the age of 67. She was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved wife of the late E. L. Ott. Loving mother of Danette Cheatham (Chris) Davis and Andrea Cheatham (Vincent) Matthews. Daughter of the late Lawrence and Gussie Mahoney. Sister of Shirley...
ALFRED JAMES HAMPTON. JR.
Mar 4, 2020
Alfred James Hampton, Jr. received his wings on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the age of 69. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Alfred known as “Blue” to many, was employed with McDermott Longshore Company for over 25 years. Devoted father of Raynell Hampton (Alvin) Wilson, Tiffany (Tony) England, and Ronnie Washington. Son of the late...
BEVERLY WASHINGTON ROSS
Mar 4, 2020
Beverly Washington Ross entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the age of 70. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Beverly was a Teacher Assistant with the Orleans Parish School Board. Beloved wife of Wayne R. Ross. Devoted mother of LaTonya R. (Tyrus) Williams, Kenisha Ross (Luis) Jackson, and...
Nellie Mae Givens
Mar 2, 2020
Nellie Mae Davis Givens, a homemaker, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, March 2, 2020 at the age of 80. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Nellie was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. Beloved wife of Charles Lee Givens. Loving mother of Shelia Givens, Andre Givens, Eric Givens, Troy Givens, Damian Givens,...
Nick Lawson
Mar 2, 2020
Nick Lawson, Sr. departed this life on Monday, March 2, 2020 at his residence at the age of 67. He was a native of Carpenter, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. Nick was a former employee of Avondale Shipyard. Loving father of Nick Lawson, Jr., Regina Lawson, Tori Lawson, Crystal Singleton, Jamaal Lawson, Ivory Banks, LaNick Knight, and Jermonde...
Errol M Brower
Feb 29, 2020
Errol “Trill” Kenneth Michael Brower departed this life on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the age of 26. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Trill, as he is affectionately known to family and friends was an aspiring recording artist. Loving father of Paris, Errol, Jr., Harlem,and Azai Brower. Beloved son of Donisa Brown and Cleveland Lindsey....
LOUCILLE MAGGIE LEE JORDAN SIMMONS
Feb 28, 2020
Loucille Maggie Lee Jordan Simmons entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the age of 70 surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of St. Joseph, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Simmons. Devoted mother of Cynthia Jordan, Toriano Jordan, Lakita Simmons, Shawn Simmons, Dawn Simmons, and...
CHERYL ANN HINES
Feb 28, 2020
Cheryl “Ann” Hines departed this life at Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas TX on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the age of 60. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Dallas, TX. Beloved daughter of Samuel Hines Jr. and the late Delores Young Hines. Sister of Kevin, Eric, Gregory Hines Sr., Rev. Toris Young,...
Joseph Quandell Snyder, jr.
Feb 28, 2020
Joseph Q. “Joe Black” Snyder, Jr. entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the age of 67. He was a native of Reserve, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Joseph was an employee of Lofton Security. Loving father of Kendell Snyder, Shaun Snyder, and Xavier Snyder. Son of the late Joseph Snyder, Sr. and Ella...
ROYAL ROBINS, JR.
Feb 28, 2020
Royal “RJ” Robins Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 28, 2020 surrounded by family and friends at Ochsner Medical Center in Jefferson, LA. He was a native of Norwood, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Royal earned his associate degree from Delgado Community College in Business Administration. Royal went on to open his own business “Contour...
Darren Phillip Coler, Sr.
Feb 28, 2020
Darren Phillip Coler, Sr. departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the age of 56, surrounded by loved ones. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Darren was a 1982 graduate of West Jefferson high School. He was a former employee of Jefferson Parish Sheriff Office,...