Obituaries

LAURA MAE SHILOH SMITH

LAURA MAE SHILOH SMITH

Dec 8, 2019

Laura Mae Shiloh Smith departed this life at Passages Hospice on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the age of 89. She was a native of Garyville, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Devoted mother of Joan Wilkins, Vendetta S. Lavine, Pamela S. Neal, Stacie S. Perique, and the late Patricia C. Smith, and Charles Shiloh. Daughter of the...

Raymond Payton Taylor,Sr.

Raymond Payton Taylor,Sr.

Dec 7, 2019

 Raymond P. Taylor entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the age of 95. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Raymond served his country in the United States Navy for 4 years.  He was employed as a merchant marine traveling the world many times and a salesman for Ray Bryant Dodge. Beloved husband...

Simone Danielle Smith

Simone Danielle Smith

Dec 3, 2019

Simone Danielle Smith departed this life on Tuesday December 3, 2019 @ River Palms Nursing & Rehab. Devoted mother of JaKarl Smith, Serrell Smith and the late Jerrell Ott, III and Jerica Ott. Daughter of Veronica and Willie Thornton Jr. Granddaughter of the late Dave and Maude Smith, Jessie and Willie Thornton Sr. Sister of Willie (Lakelia) Thornton III and...

JOHNNY WILLIAM DUPLESSIS

JOHNNY WILLIAM DUPLESSIS

Dec 2, 2019

 

Johnny William Duplessis entered into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, December 2, 2019 at the age of 59. He was a native of Kenitra, Morocco and a resident of Westwego, LA.  Johnny served his country in the United States Army for 4 years, and was an employee with the State of Louisiana and Avondale, Shipyard.Beloved husband of...

Maleah Amoni Harvey

Maleah Amoni Harvey

Dec 2, 2019

Maleah Amoni Harvey, infant daughter of Merlin Harvey, Jr. and Mariah Cierra Craig, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 2, 2019. Maleah laughed and smiled throughout her 2 months; bringing joy and happiness to everyone she touched. Loving granddaughter of Merlin Harvey, Sr., Timika Tate, Ulanda (Cornell) Andrews, Matthew Nellon (Fiancée Keondra Hammond), and Carolyn Nellon. Great...

MICHAEL CARL LOVE

MICHAEL CARL LOVE

Dec 1, 2019

Michael Carl Love departed this life at his residence on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the age of 64. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Michael was employed as a doorman in the hotel industry for over 40 years. Beloved husband of Sharon  Casby Love. Devoted father of Kaya Love  (Jason) Marsalis, Geneva Love (Aaron) Williams, and...

Richard Robinson

Richard Robinson

Nov 30, 2019

Richard Robinson, Jr., age 80, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Touro Hospital. He was a native and resident New Orleans, LA. Beloved husband of 50 years to Margaret Sorell Robinson. Son of the late Richard Robison, Sr. and Celestine Rose. Loving brother of Deldora (James) Watson. Brother-in-law of Patricia, Harriet, Ronald, Stephen Sr.,...

Rosella Lee Brown

Rosella Lee Brown

Nov 28, 2019

Rosella "Rose" Lee Ross Brown entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the age of 70. She was a native of Algiers, LA (Cutoff Community) and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Rosella was a retired educator of the Orleans Parish School System. Beloved wife of Edsell W. Brown. Loving daughter of Rosemary Lee Hughes and the...

LULA DURHAM JORDAN

LULA DURHAM JORDAN

Nov 27, 2019

Lula D. Jordan entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the age of 74. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lula was a McDonogh # 35 graduate class of 1963, and she continued her studies at Southern University of New Orleans.  Lula retired as...

PRESS SHORTER, JR.

PRESS SHORTER, JR.

Nov 26, 2019

Press Shorter, Jr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at the age of 67. He was a native of Detroit, MI and a resident of Harvey, LA. Press served his country for 22 years in the United States Navy and retired as a storekeeper with Second Glass. Beloved husband of  Ella Shorter.  Devoted father...

Brenda Gail Curley

Brenda Gail Curley

Nov 25, 2019

Brenda Gail Curley, age 59, transitioned into eternal life on Monday, November 25, 2019 at her residence. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Brenda was educated in the Orleans Parish Public Schools and employed in the Hotel Industry for over 30 years. Loving and devoted mother of Michelle, Desiree, and Stephanie. Beloved daughter of the late...

Leo D. Oliver

Leo D. Oliver

Nov 24, 2019

Leo Dwight Oliver departed this life at University Medical Center on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at the age of 59. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Leo retired from Huntington Ingalls Shipyard (formerly Avondale Shipyard) after 26 years as a Joiner/Insulator. Beloved husband of Sharon Oliver. Loving father of Samantha Jones,...

Brenda Bazile

Brenda Bazile

Nov 23, 2019

Brenda “Bo.” Bazile, age 63, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. She was a former housekeeper at Heritage Manor. Loving mother of Renita J. Bazile. Daughter of the late Nelson and Clemetine Bazile. Sister of Ulysses Bazile and the late Audrey Junior, Louise Helton, Augustine...

Keisha Monique McClure

Keisha Monique McClure

Nov 21, 2019

Keisha Monique McClure entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the age of 45. She was a native of New Orleans, LA, a former resident of Harvey, LA and presently residing in Marrero, LA. Keisha was employed as a Manager of Church’s Chicken. Loving mother of Courtney McClure, Kajonia Carter, Kedrick McClure,...

CAROLYN CHRISTOPHE

CAROLYN CHRISTOPHE

Nov 20, 2019

Carolyn Christophe entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the age of 75.  She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA.  Carolyn was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School and a former employee of Chevron Corporation. Beloved mother of Raymond Stokes, Jr. Daughter of  the late Lionel, Sr. and Angelina...

Mary Carter

Mary Carter

Nov 20, 2019

Mary Johnson Carter entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the age of 78. She was a native of Paincourtville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Mary was a former employee of Avondale Shipyard and Sears. Devoted mother of Jumel (Cynthia) Gant, Jr. and the late Judy Gant. Loving grandmother of Chantel K. Gant. Daughter of...

James D. Wallis

James D. Wallis

Nov 20, 2019

James Wallis, age 91, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at his residence. He was a native of Houma, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. James retired after 28 years as a Molder at Avondale Shipyard. Loving father of Delores Douglass, Margaret Francois, Deborah Washington, Demetria Anderson, Farrah Wallis, and the late Linda Haywood and...

ALMA GABRIEL BYAS

ALMA GABRIEL BYAS

Nov 18, 2019

 

Alma Jackie Byas entered into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the age of 70. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Alma was employed as a food tech and care giver. Beloved wife of Samuel Byas, Jr. Devoted mother of Kedrick Van Wilson and the late Robert  Wilson, Jr.  Grandmother...

Jack Ellis Page

Jack Ellis Page

Nov 17, 2019

Jack Ellis Page entered into eternal rest at Ferncrest Manor Living Center on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at the age of 48. He was a native of Jackson, MS and a resident of Westwego, LA. Jack was a graduate of John H. Martyn High School and was employed as a groundskeeper. Devoted father of Jack  Page, Jr., Taranika Warren, and...

LYNN RANDALL

LYNN RANDALL

Nov 17, 2019

 

Lynn Randall, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at his residence at the age of 89. He was a native of Killona, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Lynn served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged on December 2, 1956. Beloved and devoted husband Patricia  M. Randall and the late Elmenia...