Obituaries

Nicholas Jamal Ratliff,Jr.

Nicholas Jamal Ratliff,Jr.

Oct 12, 2015

Nicholas Jamal Ratliff, Jr. departed this life on Monday, October 12, 2015 at 2:00p.m @ Ochsner Foundation Hospital. Devoted son of Nicholas Ratliff, Sr. and Teriyaki L. Conner. Brother of Nyla I. Ratliff. Grandson of Alice Conner, Terrance Washington, Escalina Ratliff, and Ray Massey, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 11 months a native of...

Andy Tyson Street

Andy Tyson Street

Oct 10, 2015

Andy Tyson Street, a retired longshoreman entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 10, 2015. Loving husband of Deloris Cyprian Street for 37 years. Father of Jackie (Glen) Bertrand, Sandy Gray, Marilyn (Rodney) Lewis, Johnny Lee (Diane) Square, and Nathaniel (Beradeen) Square. Son of the late Robert Street, Sr. and Estell Reed Street. Brother of Linda Street, Priscilla Davis, Etta...

Otis Lee Louis, Sr.

Otis Lee Louis, Sr.

Oct 9, 2015

Otis Lee Louis, Sr., assistant manager and fork lift operator, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, October 9, 2015 at 4:44a.m. Husband of Janice Louis. Father of Otis Louis, Jr., Lance Louis, Kelly Louis, and Jasmine Louis. Son of the late Ivory, Sr. and Rhodie B. Louis. Grandson of the late Oscar and Lottie Mae Smith. Brother...

Ashley Antonio Caston, Sr.

Ashley Antonio Caston, Sr.

Oct 8, 2015

Ashley "Bookie" Antonio Caston, Sr. was called home by God on Thursday, October 8, 2015. Husband of Lakecha Paschall Caston. Father of James (Antonio) Jones, Ashley Caston, Jr., Christopher Caston, Aalijah Preatto, Krisean Adams, and Lyric Johnson. Stepfather of Ravan Paschall, Cattrell Paschall, Earnest Threats, and De'Quan Paschall. Son of Alberta Caston and the late Johnnie Caston, Sr. Grandson of...

Lenroyal Reed Maryland

Lenroyal Reed Maryland

Oct 7, 2015

Lenroyal (Roy) R. Maryland entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Husband of Ina Williams Maryland. Father of Torian Maryland and Tralan Maryland. Son of the late Lenroyal Reed and Josephine Walker. Grandson of the late Ernest, Sr. and Almeter Reed, Clarence and Sarah Gray, Leona Janet Brown, Harry Maryland , and Edwanna Reed. Brother of Lois Davis,...

Octave Franklin, Sr.

Octave Franklin, Sr.

Oct 7, 2015

Octave "Chubby" Franklin, Sr., age 96, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. He was a native and lifelong resident of Algiers, LA. Octave was a World War II Army Veteran and a retired employee of the Naval Air Station. Beloved husband of 69 years to the late Theresa Noil Franklin. Loving father of Lucille (Wilbert) Jones, Doris (Walter) Alveris,...

Lorraine Baptiste

Lorraine Baptiste

Oct 6, 2015

Lorraine Yvonne Francois Baptiste peacefully entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at the age of 86. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a longtime resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Willis Ray Baptiste, Sr. Loving mother of Diane (Joe) Fennidy, Adrienne B. Jones, Willis Ray (Ann) Baptiste,...

Patricia Sullen

Patricia Sullen

Oct 5, 2015

Patricia "Trich" "Pat" Sullen entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 5, 2015 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was baptized at Oakville M.B.C. and studied at Anointed Word Ministries of Louisiana. Devoted mother of Marvin Sullen and the late Rodrick Sullen. Daughter of Joseph Jones and the late Florence Sullen. Granddaughter of the late Odeal (Hurite) Sullen, and Velma...

Kevin Lavon Whitley

Kevin Lavon Whitley

Oct 3, 2015

Kevin Lavon Whitley entered into eternal rest at his residence surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 8:00p.m. He had a great personality and will be remembered for his huge smile. Devoted son of David and Shelly Tigler and Floyd Barber. Grandson of the late Ben and Ethel Whitley. Beloved brother of Eric Whitley. Adored uncle of...

Rosie Windmon Wilson

Rosie Windmon Wilson

Oct 2, 2015

Rosie Lee Windmon Wilson departed this life on Friday, October 2, 2015 at the age of 71. She was a native of Mississippi and a resident of Marrero, LA. Rosie was a retired employee of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Wife of Donald Wilson. Loving mother of Evatte Trice, Belinda Ann (Rodney) Collins, Darlene Windmon, Harold Taylor and...

Charles John Walton

Charles John Walton

Oct 1, 2015

Charles John Walton, a Crane Operator for Brown & Root, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 1, 2015. Husband of Lucille Walton. Father of John Walton, Denise Landry, Leon Landry, Jr., Travis Landry, Troy Landry, Leigh Morris, and Terrence Landry. Brother of Henry Walton, Lester Walton, Chester Walton, and the late Kenneth Walton, Larry Walton, Harry Walton, Ronald Walton,...

Nathaniel Felo, Sr.

Nathaniel Felo, Sr.

Sep 30, 2015

Nathaniel Felo, Sr. transitioned peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at the age of 68. Beloved husband of 49 years to his devoted wife Linda Lewis Felo. Father of Nathaniel (Carla) Felo Jr., Richard S (Sonya F.) Felo Sr., Sean (Rochelle) Felo Sr., Kristy (Maurice) Duckworth and Aiesha Felo. Son of the late Edward Felo,...

Lawrernce Johnson, Jr.

Lawrernce Johnson, Jr.

Sep 29, 2015

Lawrence "Sweet" Johnson, Jr., age 55, departed this life on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Beloved son of Barbara Cook Johnson and the late Lawrence Johnson, Sr. He was a native and lifelong resident of Algiers, LA. Brother of the late Daryll Johnson and Diane Paige. Grandson of the late Ernest and Matilda Butler Cook, Dood and Della J. Johnson. Uncle...

Mikeshell Paige

Mikeshell Paige

Sep 29, 2015

Mikeshell Ann Paige entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at the age of 22. She was a native and lifelong resident of Algiers, LA. Loving mother of Jamayah Paige, Wisdom and Willow Reed. Daughter of the late Diane Paige and Micheal Lemon. Granddaughter of Barbara Cook Johnson and the late Lawrence Johnson, Sr. and Shirley Paige. Sister...

Ora Mae Martin

Ora Mae Martin

Sep 27, 2015

Ora Mae Martin, a homemaker, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at East Jefferson General Hospital at the age of 83. She was a native of Gibson, La. and a resident of Harvey, La. Loving wife of the late Daniel Martin. Devoted mother of Christine (Warren) Smith, Dianne (James) Conley, Cynthia Martin, Leroy Allen, Jr. and...

Elaine Dillon Carter

Elaine Dillon Carter

Sep 26, 2015

Elaine Dillon Carter entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Foundation Hospital on Saturday, September 26, 2015. She worked for the Louisiana State Office of Children Services and Department of Health & Hospital Services as a Medicaid Analyst for 35 years. Daughter of the late Aldonia Lee Steele and Donald Dillon. Sister of Richard (Shirley) Harang of Lithonia, GA and Marlis...

Joycelyn Ann Buchanan

Joycelyn Ann Buchanan

Sep 26, 2015

Joycelyn Ann Buchanan Joycelyn Ann Buchanan of New Orleans, LA was born August 21, 1947 to the late Rose Buchanan and George Walker, Jr. She made her transition from this world at Jo Ellen Smith Living Center to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday, September 26, 2015. A private viewing for the family and close friends was held at...

Bernard Bradley, Sr.

Bernard Bradley, Sr.

Sep 25, 2015

Bernard "Nard" Bradley, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 25, 2015 at the age of 55. He was a native of Carpenter, MS and a long time resident of Harvey, LA. Bernard was a 1977 graduate of West Jefferson High School and enlisted in the United States Army from which he retired after 20 years of service. Following...

Louise Alridge

Louise Alridge

Sep 24, 2015

Louise Lewis Alridge, a retired bank teller, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at the age of 72. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Louise was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and Straight Business College. Beloved daughter of the late Rev. Talton W. Lewis and...

Betty Jean Jones

Betty Jean Jones

Sep 23, 2015

Betty Jean Jones entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Foundation Hospital on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 11:57a.m. Daughter of Rev. Elson Jones and Lucy Myra Jones of Avondale, La. Sister of Casey Wendell (Jacqueline) Jones, Sr. of Hammond, La. and Valerie Ann Jones of Avondale, La., also survived by a host of other relatives, friends, and church family. Age:...