Obituaries
Josiah Joh'eim Tillman
Jul 12, 2016
Josiah Joh”eim Tillman departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Beloved son of Daren Tillman, Sr. and Joh’eisha Reynard. Grandson of Carolyn Reynard and the late Emma “Kim” Tillman. Great grandson of Gloria Williams. Brother of Isaac Felicien, Daren Tillman, Jr., Amari Reynard and the late Royal Collins, also survived by a host of...
Henry Joseph Cullier
Jul 11, 2016
Henry Joseph Cullier departed this life on Monday, July 11, 2016 at his residence. Father Karen Cullier (Ronald) Johnson, Alex Anthony (Renica) Cullier and Quintell Cullier. Son of the late Jules and Annie T. Cullier. Brother of Anthony Cullier, Roselie Williams, Inez C. Payedue, Yvonne Scieneaux, and the late Raymond Cullier and Irma C. Wilson; also survived by 3 grandchildren...
John Henry Houston
Jul 11, 2016
John Henry “Tight” Houston, a retired Shipyard Foreman, departed his life on Monday, July 11, 2016 at his residence. Loving husband of Brenda Howard Houston. Devoted father of Ceaser Watkins, Josephine Bridgewater, Henry Houston, Ernestine Houston, Julia Jones, Victoria Royal, Ellison, Bernell, and Lovell Haper, Christina Mason, Ronald, Angel, and Andrea John, Bobby Houston, Kenyell , Anthony and Jarrell Howard...
Melvin Frank Walker
Jul 10, 2016
Melvin Frank Walker was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Touro Hospital at the age of 72. He was a native of Marrero, LA (Walkertown Community) and a resident of Harvey, LA. Melvin was a graduate of Lincoln High School and Grambling College. He served his country as a member of the United...
Barbara Williams Risin
Jul 7, 2016
Barbara Ann “Porkey” Risin, age 71, departed this life on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Providence Memorial Hospital in El Paso, TX. She was native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Tucson, AZ. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Risin. Loving mother of Valerie (Lawrence) Guilford and George Paschell. Daughter of the late Samuel Brooks Williams and Fannie...
Jessie James Hughes, Sr
Jul 5, 2016
Jessie James Hughes, Sr., age 68, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at his residence. He was a native of Laurel, MS and a resident of Lacombe, LA. Jessie was a retired Construction Worker. Loving husband of Carolyn N. Hughes. Beloved son of Mae Simmons and the late James Hughes. Grandson of the late Rebecka Simmons...
Elzidia Hazel Randolph
Jul 4, 2016
Elzidia Harrison Randolph passed away at her home on Monday July 4, 2016 at the age of 81. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Randolph, Sr. Devoted mother of Joseph (Rolanda) Randolph, Jr., Randell Randolph, Sr., Pauline Randolph, and the late Chriss (Henry) Thompson. Loving grandmother of Dwayne Thompson, Elliott...
De'Vante Marquise Hines
Jul 4, 2016
De’Vante Marquise Hines departed this life on Monday, July 4, 2016 at the age of 20. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. De’Vante was employed as a server at Mondos Restaurant. Loving son of Corey D. Hines and Latasha Hines. Stepson of Kimberly Fliming and Quintin Zeno, Sr. Brother of Corey and Alexis Rodrigue. Grandson of...
Reginald Ernest Jones
Jul 2, 2016
Reginald Ernest Jones entered into eternal rest at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice on Saturday, July 2, 2016. He retired after 31 years of service from Shell Chemical Plant as a Process Operator.
Beloved husband of Jennifer “Jean” Johnson Jones. Father of Toya Monique, Tori Michelle, and Rhynell Heath Jones. Adopted father of Wayne White. Son of...
Phillip Bernard Allen
Jul 2, 2016
Phillip Bernard Allen, age 44, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at ResCare Residential Service. He was a native of Avondale, LA and resident of Gretna, LA. Phillip was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and was employed with the Westbank ARC. Loving son of Allean Allen Carter and Willie Riser, Sr. Grandson of Eddie...
Jacqueline Jasmine Craft
Jul 1, 2016
Jacqueline Jasmine Craft entered into eternal rest at Oschner Medical Center Westbank on Friday, July 1, 2016 at the age of 74. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Jacqueline retired from West Jefferson Medical Center after 25 years of service as a Nurse Aide. Beloved wife of the late Earnett Craft. Loving...
Errol Gant, Jr.
Jun 26, 2016
Errol Gant, Jr. departed this life on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Son of Joyce Wilson and the late Errol Gant, Sr. Father of Monae Young. Brother of Eric, Sr., Errol, and the late Latasha and Aaron Gant. Uncle of De’Onate, Eric, Jr., Jahron, Ariel, Savannah and Aaron Gant, and Phillip Hankerson, Jr. Grandson of Samuel Gant, Sr. and the late...
Joseph Bennett, Jr.
Jun 25, 2016
Joseph “Joe” Bennett, Jr. departed his life on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at University Medical Center. He was employed as a mechanic for Barriere Construction Company. Loving father of Johnny and Jessica Bennett and the late Joseph Bennett, III. Beloved son of Joseph Bennett, Sr. and Jessie T. Bennett. Brother of Mable Lee Turner, Andre, Andrea, Kirk and Sandra Bennett;...
Tollette Wyatt George, Jr.
Jun 24, 2016
Tollette “Tonka” George, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 24, 2016 at the age of 23. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Tonka as he was affectionately called by family and friends was a graduate of Edna Karr Senior High School and Alcorn State University, where he earned a degree in Recreation and Physical...
Karen Ann Bevley
Jun 23, 2016
Karen Ann Bevley entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the age of 57.
Loving and devoted sister of Jackqueline Bevley New, Deborah Bridges, Ronald, Kenneth, Brenda, and Bryan Bevley, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church 2515 Franklin Ave. New Orleans, LA...
Doris Hampton
Jun 23, 2016
Doris (Winkie) Hampton went to her eternal resting place on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a graduate of LB Landry class of 1975. Beloved mother of Kinya and Kinyalia Hampton. Daughter of the late Alfred, Sr. and Doris J. Hampton Grandmother of Ka’von Hampton, Ay’nik Kyles, Kash and Kayden Luke. Sister of Alfred Hampton,...
Jeanette Sutton Smart
Jun 21, 2016
Jeanette Evelyn Sutton Smart, age 79, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was born on the twin islands of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and a resided in Harvey, LA. Jeanette was a retired educator of the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Beloved wife of the late Hubert Smart....
Richard Ellis, Sr.
Jun 21, 2016
Richard Ellis, Sr., age 83, departed this life on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native of Waterproof, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Richard retired from the Light House for the Blind as a Maintenance Supervisor after 50 years of service. He served his country as a member of the United States...
Lela Desarn Washington
Jun 21, 2016
Lela Desorn Washington departed this life on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Wife of the late L. B. Washington, Jr. Mother of Pastor Rachel Harrison, Mattie (Alvin) Levinson, Mary Encalarde, Betty Jo (Ray) Addison, Diana Washington, Shirley Washington, and the late Leonard C. Washington. Great great grandmother of the late Deondra Corley and La’Chante Floyd. Daughter of the late Charlie Desorn...
Larry Jones
Jun 20, 2016
Larry Jones entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 20, 2016 at The Sanctuary at Passages Hospice. Loving father of Bobby Jones and Brandy Jones. Son of the late Jerry, Sr. and Mable Jones. Grandson of the late Louvenia Joseph. Brother of Nothern, Jerry, Jr., Timothy, Jesse and Mark Jones, Audrey Lewis, Lucille Every, Princess Knight, and the late Bobby...
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