Obituaries

Evelyn Helton Young

Evelyn Helton Young

Apr 2, 2018

Evelyn Helton Young entered eternal life to receive her just reward on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Lafayette General Medical Center at the age 71. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA . Beloved wife of the late Leonard “Bird” N. Young, Sr. Devoted mother of Leonard (Elisha) Young, Jr. and Steven (LaToya) Young. Grandmother of Jasmine,...

Albert A Allison

Albert A Allison

Mar 31, 2018

Albert “Aloo, Wildman, Boston, Cat and Duck Man” Athe Allison of Algiers Louisiana went to sleep on March 31, 2018 at Universal Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana at the age of 65. He was preceded in death in by his parents Peola Allison and Virgia Jiles Allison, his grandfather Willie Owens Sr, Uncle Tom Dixon and Aunt Gertrude Rozier Dixon,...

A J Q. Baker

A J Q. Baker

Mar 30, 2018

AJ “Konky” Baker transitioned to his heavenly home at his residence on Friday, March 30, 2018 at the age of 33.  He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA.  He was a graduate of Orleans Parish Public School System. Beloved son of Deloris Baker and A J Hammond, Jr.  Stepfather of Ferdinando Robertson.  Grandson...

Kenneth Wayne Lasyone

Kenneth Wayne Lasyone

Mar 28, 2018

Kenneth Wayne Lasyone departed this life on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the age of 60.  He was a native of Grandfield, OK and a resident of Waggaman, LA.  Kenneth was as a groundskeeper.  Devoted father of Rebecca Lasyone (Chris Abshire), Rhonda Lasyone (Brian Fober), David Lasyone, Lacey Hamblem, and the late Kenny Lasyone.  Beloved son of Barbara Richardson and...

Barbara M. Albert

Barbara M. Albert

Mar 27, 2018

Barbara M. Albert departed this life  on Tuesday March 27, 2018 @ Ochsner Baptist Hospital. Beloved mother of Brandon Albert ( Taneshia), Brooks Albert ( Olivia ) and Blake Albert ( Myranicka ). Daughter of the late Malvania McElwee and Robert Franklin. Stepdaughter of the late Louis McElwee Sr. Devoted  sister of Toni Moland Terrell,  John H. Elloie (Joann )...

Ruby Bouie Ford

Ruby Bouie Ford

Mar 26, 2018

Ruby Bouie Ford, age 74, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 26, 2018.  She was a native of Onward, MS and a resident of Westwego, LA. Loving mother of Edward Ford, Sr. (Annette), Lonnie Anthony Ford, Sr. (Tabitha), Elbert Ford, Michael Ford, Tony Ford, Sr. (Shelby), Tammie Frazier (Willie), and Lisa Broome (Charles).  She was...

Mary Williams Miles

Mary Williams Miles

Mar 25, 2018

Mary Williams Miles went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at the age of 91. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of Matthew Miles, Jr. Devoted mother of Gilbert C. Wagner, Thoyd G. (Barbara) Miles, Cynthia M. (Johnnie) Chess, Gwendolyn P. Miles, Roselyn Y. (Rev. Aubrey)Wallace, Myron...

Howard Anthony Weiser, Sr.

Howard Anthony Weiser, Sr.

Mar 25, 2018



Howard Anthony Weiser Sr., departed this life on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at his residence.

Beloved husband of Deborah Barker Weiser. Devoted father of Beth Castille and Howard Anthony Weiser, Jr. Stepfather of Triontris Lampkin. Devoted son of the late John A. Weiser and Annie Schmitt Weiser. Brother

of James Weiser. Son in law of Geraldine Barker. Brother...

Wilfred James Butler, Sr.

Wilfred James Butler, Sr.

Mar 23, 2018

Wilfred J.  Butler, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, March 23, 2018 at the age of 86.  He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA.  Lou, as he was affectionately known to family and friends was educated in the New Orleans Public School System and a retired Longshoreman.  Beloved husband of the...

Sheila Marie Rodney

Sheila Marie Rodney

Mar 22, 2018

Shelia Marie Christoph Rodney entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA.

Devoted mother of Andrew Christoph, Domonique Christoph (Tremaine, Sr.), Anthony Christoph, Shantrell Rodney, Stantrell Rodney, and the late Damien Rodney. Beloved grandmother of Kyran, Brooke, Si’yea,...

Hattie B. Neal

Hattie B. Neal

Mar 22, 2018

Hattie B. Neal entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at her daughter’s residence.

Wife of the late Fred Neal, Sr. Devoted mother of Fred (Patsy) Neal, Jr., Marie Staford, Clarence (Helen) Neal, Harold (Dorothy) Neal, Thelma Neal, Larry Neal, and the late Chester Neal, Simon Neal, Floyd Neal, Freda Neal, Gloria Neal, Alford, Neal, and Eugene Neal....

Sarah Louise Jenkins

Sarah Louise Jenkins

Mar 21, 2018

Sarah Louise Jenkins, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Sagepoint Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in La Plata, Maryland. She was a Medical Lab Clerk at the West Jefferson Medical Center until she retired in 1996 where she was passionate about affecting the most positive change in people. She was trained in Interior Design and Decorating and...

Lillian Carey Morris

Lillian Carey Morris

Mar 21, 2018

Lillian Carey Morris entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at her residence at the age of 89. She was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA.

Devoted mother of Thomas (Joyce) Jordan, Russell (Coretta) Lee, Geri (Manuel) Jackson, Shirley Carey, and Aaron Morris. Daughter of the late Wyatt and Alice Carey....

Rhett Adrian Riley, Sr.

Rhett Adrian Riley, Sr.

Mar 21, 2018

Rhett Adrian Riley, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Ochsner Medical Center Northshore at the age of 53.  He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Slidell, LA.  Devoted husband of Germaine Lombard Riley.  Loving father of Rhett, Jr. and Victoria Marquis Riley.  Son of the late Angle Lee and Dolores...

Gladstone Stephen Forte

Gladstone Stephen Forte

Mar 21, 2018

Gladstone Stephen Forte entered into eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the age of 67. He was a native of Trinidad and Tobago and a resident of Marrero, LA.

Beloved husband of Doris H. Forte. Devoted father of Chermain Forte (Dijon, Sr.) Bluain and Sean (Shelet) Hayes, Sr. Grandfather of Shale’ Hayes, Jere Hayes, Sean...

Jude Thaddeus Briscoe, Jr.

Jude Thaddeus Briscoe, Jr.

Mar 20, 2018

 

Jude Thaddeus Briscoe, Sr. departed this life on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at his residence at the age of 48. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA.

Beloved husband of Nicole Smith Briscoe. Devoted father of Jude, Jr. and Jandon. Son of Mary Leatrice Briscoe. Brother of Sedric and Patrick Brisco, Carmella...

Viola Jones Washington

Viola Jones Washington

Mar 18, 2018

Viola Jones Washington, entered her new home in glory on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the age of 91. She was a native of Thibodaux, LA and a lifelong resident of Marrero, LA.   Wife of the late Freddie Washington, Jr. Loving mother of Ralph Washington. Grandmother of Ralshella Washington (Miguel) Riveiro, Britianella Washington, Brandi Noel, Courtney Washington and she also...

Ethel Mae Kennedy

Ethel Mae Kennedy

Mar 16, 2018

Ethel Mae Kennedy entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, March 16, 2018 in Concord, CA at the age of 81.  She was a native of Napoleonville, LA, a former resident of resident of Avondale, LA, and presently residing in California.  Ethel retired after 25 years as an LPN.   Beloved mother of William S. (Hettie) Porter III, and Michael Wayne...

Sandra Jean Davis

Sandra Jean Davis

Mar 16, 2018

Sandra Jean Davis departed this life on Friday, March 16, 2018 at the age of 62.  She was a native of Balboa, Panama Canal Zone and a resident of Algiers, LA.  Sandra Jean was a 1974 graduate of L. B. Landry High School and was employed as an environmental cleaning specialist.  Loving mother of Demetrice (George) Terry, Donald Jones, Jr....

Lena Jones Jimcoily

Lena Jones Jimcoily

Mar 13, 2018

Lena Jones Jimcoily entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Passages Hospice at the age of 73. She was a native of Plaquemines Parish and a resident of New Orleans, LA.

Beloved wife of the late Isaac Jimcoily, Sr. Devoted mother of Isaac Jimcoily, Otis Jimcoily, and the late Rickey Jimcoily. Daughter of the late Paul Jones...