Obituaries

Reginald Murphy Cooper

Reginald Murphy Cooper

Mar 21, 2017

Reginald Murphy Cooper entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Tuesday, March 21, 2017.

Devoted father of Milton Lawrence, Terry Lawrence, and the late Draper Lawrence.

Beloved son of Vivian L. Gaines and the late Stimmie Cooper. Stepson of the late William Gaines. Brother of Weldon Gaines, Shawn Cooper, Derick Cooper, Glenn Gaines, Janice Cooper, Toni...

Catherine Irene Caufield

Catherine Irene Caufield

Mar 18, 2017

Catherine Caufield, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 18, 2017.  Catherine was educated in the New Orleans Schools, Street Academy, and   Stevenson’s Academy of Hair Design.      Devoted mother of Aleshia Nicole Goodlow –Shakir (Ahmad). Grandmother of Kaysaan and Diyari.  Step grandmother of Serenity and Mahasin.   Daughter of the late Ethel Mae Washington-Caufield and Edward Caufield. Step daughter of Earl...

James Charlemagne

James Charlemagne

Mar 18, 2017

James Charlemagne, age 74, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at his residence. He was a native of St. Lucia, W.I. and a resident of Harvey, LA. James was a retired Painter and Sandblaster of Good Hope Refinery. Beloved husband of Yolanda Charlemagne. Loving father Alli Charlemagne, Karen Charlemagne, Sylvia Charlemagne-Callo, Samantha Charlemagne, Jasma Charlemagne, Sylvia...

Oliver Johnson

Oliver Johnson

Mar 15, 2017

Oliver Johnson entered into eternal rest at Marrero Health Care Center on Wednesday, March 15, 2017.

Son of the late Leonard and Josephine Harden Johnson. Brother of George, Foster, and Harold Johnson, Rebecca Barry, Mary Louis Foster Johnson, Mary Carter, Albertha Johnson, and the late Leonard , Issac, Luke, and Clarence Johnson, Abram and Kenneth Foster, Luberta , Martha, Josephine,...

Clifford Jones Calloway

Clifford Jones Calloway

Mar 15, 2017

Clifford Jones Calloway entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 in Stockton, CA. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Surgical Technician.

Husband of Troy Faye Calloway. Father of Karen Calloway Williams, David Green, Christopher Banks, Shawn Pettigrew, and Taren Pettigrew. Son of the late Clarence A. Jones, Sr., and Jannie Mae Jones. Brother of...

James Alvin Celestine

James Alvin Celestine

Mar 14, 2017

James Alvin “Potato” Celestine peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at West Jefferson Medical Center, at the age of 66. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. James was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Devoted husband of Barbara Bienemy Celestine. Father of Damieon Slocum of Providence, RI, Charvis...

Ronald Ty Powell, Sr.

Ronald Ty Powell, Sr.

Mar 13, 2017

Ronald Ty Powell, Sr., age 56, was called home into the arms of his everlasting Father of Monday March 13, 2017. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Ronald was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and a faithful and dedicated employee of Ground Pati in Metairie for 30 years. Devoted...

Timika Edwards

Timika Edwards

Mar 13, 2017

Timika Rochelle Alexander-Lee Woodall Edwards departed this life on Monday March 13, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Loving mother of Ti’Neal Carla-Maechelle Bryant and Da’Myan Amani Young. Daughter of Willie Carl “Ted” (Sandra)Lee, Mary Alexander-Lee, and the late Willie Woodall.   Sister of Michael, Keegan and Karl Alexander, Torrance Boss, De’Breco Jackson, Catina Fitzgerald, Selena Ruffin, Dara Parris, Carla Williams,...

Oliver Smith, Jr.

Oliver Smith, Jr.

Mar 13, 2017

Oliver “Boo” Smith, Jr., age 64, departed this life on Monday, March 13, 2017. He was a native of Chicago, IL and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Oliver was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and served his country in both the United States Army and Air Force. After serving in the military, Oliver worked at Avondale...

Aaron Lee Harper

Aaron Lee Harper

Mar 12, 2017

Aaron Lee Harper entered into eternal at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, March 12, 2017. He was employed with Coastal Cargo as a Fork Lift Operator.

Husband of Laura Morris Harper. Devoted father of Crystal Davenport, Alicia Lewis, Lorraine Coleman, and Guy Williams, Jr. Son of the late Bertha Ruth Harper. Grandson of the late Louis and Louella Washington....

Betty D Davis

Betty D Davis

Mar 12, 2017

Betty D. Davis, age 71, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of John D. Davis. Loving mother of Dwayne D. Davis, Shanna D. Miller and Stephanie Davis. Daughter of Luvenia F. Newkirk. Sister of Joyce D. Amedee, Charles , Leroy, James, Dewey and...

Joseph Roy Allen, Sr.

Joseph Roy Allen, Sr.

Mar 10, 2017

Joseph Roy Allen, Sr., age 85, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 10, 2017. He was a native of Welcome, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Joseph served his country during the Korean War in the United States Air Force. He was a retired Float Builder of Blaine Kern Studios. Beloved husband of Audrey F. Allen....

Marvin Ray Jackson, Sr.

Marvin Ray Jackson, Sr.

Mar 10, 2017

Marvin Ray Jackson, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 10, 2017 at his residence. He retired from the U S Army and employed with the City Of Gretna.

Beloved husband of the late Helen Sonia Jackson. Devoted father of Marvin R. Jackson, Jr., and Antranell R. Jackson. Son of the late Charles Jackson and Julia Ledet. Brother of...

Betty S Rogers

Betty S Rogers

Mar 9, 2017

Betty S. Rogers entered into eternal rest at Specialty Extended Care of Monroe on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the age of 73. She was a native of Paincourtville, LA, former resident of New Orleans, LA and presently resided in Monroe, LA. since Hurricane Katrina. Betty retired from Xavier University after 30 years of service as a Assistant Dorm Director.

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Odis Mock

Odis Mock

Mar 9, 2017

Odis Mock entered eternity on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at his residence after battling a lengthy illness. 

Beloved husband of Odessa Mayze Mock. Father of Leroy (Jacqueline) Francis, Gregory Francis, and Odis Codell Mock (Nicole Brady), Juanita (Robert III) Dembo of Houston, TX., Osannah (Phillip, Sr.) Harrison, Arlene (Roy Clark) Lewis, and the late James Mayze. Grandfather of Corey, Damien,...

Ronald Joseph Lecoq

Ronald Joseph Lecoq

Mar 6, 2017

Ronald Joseph Lecoq, owner of R.J. Lecoq Photography Co. and a retired technician for Bellsouth, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 6, 2017 at University Medical Center. Devoted father of Mark and Brea Lecoq, Britinany L. Johnson and Amethyst Montegomery. Son of the late Clifford Lecoq and Dolores Gonzales. Brother of Reginald (Barbara) Lecoq, Carolyn L. (Jerald ) Alexander,...

August Paul Bourgeois

August Paul Bourgeois

Mar 5, 2017

August Paul Bourgeois, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the age of 68. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. He was a graduate of Tulane University and served his country in the United States Air Force.

Beloved husband of Rose Pate Bourgeois. Devoted father of Brian K. (Carolyn) Bourgeois, Ayana...

Rosemary Griffin Robinson

Rosemary Griffin Robinson

Mar 4, 2017

Rosemary Griffin Robinson entered into eternal rest at her residence on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

Wife of the late Charlie Robinson. Daughter of the late Walter Griffin and Vinnie H. Griffin. Sister of Alaree G. Seaton, Roy Griffin, and the late Walter Griffin, and Vinnie Mae Davie, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great...

Josie Shoulders Sanders

Josie Shoulders Sanders

Mar 3, 2017

Josie Shoulders-Sanders, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, March 3, 2017.

Daughter of Viola McNeil and the late Acie B. McNeil. Mother of Barbara Scott and the late Almon Banks and Matthew Myles. Brother of James Walls, Clara Mae Lee, and the late Annie Banks, also survived by 27 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and a...

Elaine Williams Belton

Elaine Williams Belton

Mar 2, 2017

Elaine “Big E” W. Belton, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank at the age of 70. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of the late L. S. Belton. Companion of Junius Freeman. Loving mother of Erroll Williams, Rev. Donald Charles Williams, Lloyd Williams, Darren...