Obituaries

Joseph Anderson, Jr.

Joseph Anderson, Jr.

Sep 5, 2015

Joseph "Penonche" Anderson, Jr. departed this life on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the age of 67. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Joseph was Retired Truck Driver and Concrete Mason. Husband of Gwendolyn Anderson. Father of Joseph (Rashunda) Anderson, III. Stepfather of Dionne (David) Rainge, Marlo and Tomko Hills. Grandfather of...

Edward Jones,Jr.

Edward Jones,Jr.

Sep 5, 2015

Edward Jones, Jr. departed this life on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice in River Ridge, LA. Beloved husband of 57 years to the late Ethel Hills Jones. Loving father of Lisa Ann (Daniel) McDonald, Richard, Keith Ray, Gerald Jermone and Kendall Jones all of Marrero, LA, Michael Anthony (Nicole) Jones of Durham, NC...

Lillie Hudson Johnson

Lillie Hudson Johnson

Sep 3, 2015

Lillie Bell Hudson-Johnson at the age 70, passed away peacefully and received her heavenly crown on Thursday, September 3, 2015. She was a native of New Orleans, La. and a former resident of Marrero, La. and for 34 years a resident of Avondale, La. Lillie graduated from Lincoln High School Class of 1963 and attended New Orleans Vocational Tech where...

Warren James Malveaux

Warren James Malveaux

Sep 3, 2015

Warren "Rickey" James Malveaux, age 62, peacefully departed his life on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at his home surrounded by love ones. He was a native of Palmetto, LA and a lifelong resident of Harvey, LA. Warren was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and Southern University where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education. He served his...

Alford Donald Gibson

Alford Donald Gibson

Sep 1, 2015

Alford Donald "Big Al" Gibson transitioned from life to glory while sleeping at his residence on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at the age of 68. He was a native of Ironton, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Alford was a graduate of Grambling State University and an inductee into their Baseball Hall of Fame. After 33 years as a...

Ernest Taylor, Jr.

Ernest Taylor, Jr.

Aug 30, 2015

Ernest "Mr. T" Taylor, Jr., departed this life on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at the age of 75. He was a native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Marrero, La. Husband of Alberta C. Taylor. Father of Schwane L. Gary, Cincy M. Joshua, Debbie L. (Terry) Watts, Ernest (Carolyn) Taylor, III, Nina C. Taylor. Son of the late...

Alton Leon Savage, Sr.

Alton Leon Savage, Sr.

Aug 29, 2015

Alton Leon Savage, Sr., a Lieutenant with the Gretna Police Department entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at the age of 81. He was a native and lifelong resident of Gretna, La. Alton was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School; formerly employed with Jefferson Parish School Board as a bus driver and Hunt Wesson Oil...

Jeffery Mark Duckett, Sr.

Jeffery Mark Duckett, Sr.

Aug 25, 2015

Jeffery Mark Duckett, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at the age of 55. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved husband of Doris Richard Duckett. Loving father of Lacey Hudson and Jeffery Mark Duckett, Jr. Son of Horace and Ethel Duckett. Brother of Eddie, Devery (Diane), Gerald (Paulette), Sean...

Virgie Lee Guy

Virgie Lee Guy

Aug 24, 2015

Virgie Lee Guy peacefully entered eternal rest at her daughter's resident on Monday August 24, 2015 at the age of 80. She was a native of Tylertown, Ms., a resident of Jackson, Ms. and temporarily residing in Marrero, La. Virgie was a retired Head Cook for Jitney Jungle Supermarket and University Medical Center both of Jackson, Ms. Beloved wife of...

Walter Williams

Walter Williams

Aug 22, 2015

Walter Allen Williams departed this life suddenly on Saturday, August 22, 2015. Beloved son of the late Walter and Selina Williams. Loving brother of Betty Sparks, Ruth Shipp, Naomi (Norah) Harris, Waltereen Simmons, Carolyn (Brandon, Sr.) Hawkins, and Patricia (Mark, Sr.) Parrish; also survived by 10 nieces and nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age: 66...

Paul Langston Hughes

Paul Langston Hughes

Aug 20, 2015

Paul Langston Hughes departed this life on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at the age of 56. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Husband of Vicky Ellis-Hughes. Father of Justin (Marva) Hughes, and Jeremy (Susan) Hughes. Stepfather of Jordan Sanchez and Da'Klan Randolph. Grandfather of Jayana, Jayden, Jayda and Justin Hughes, Jr. Beloved...

Christine Thomas Holder

Christine Thomas Holder

Aug 19, 2015

Christine Delaney Thomas Holder peacefully entered into eternal rest at Canon Hospice on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at the age of 63. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Christine was a retired employee of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. Beloved wife of 19 years to Alvin Holder, Sr.. Loving mother...

Larry Michael Morrison, Sr.

Larry Michael Morrison, Sr.

Aug 18, 2015

Larry Michael Morrison, Sr. departed this life on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at Baton Rouge General Hospital. Father of Larry Morrison, Jr. Son of Larry Davis and Kecia Morrison. Grandson of Margaret Christian, Frankie and Shirley Morrison and the late Stanley Allen. Brother of Alice and Keonisha Morrison, Brishawna Sibly, Thadrionna Brown and Jaleel Smith; also survived by a host...

Richard Lloyd

Richard Lloyd

Aug 18, 2015

Richard Lloyd, age 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at his residence surround by his wife and other loved ones. He was a native and lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Mr. Lloyd was a 1961 graduate of George Washington Carver; he attended Southern University, and was employed with LP&L/Entergy until his retirement in 2000. Loving husband...

Juliette O. Moran

Juliette O. Moran

Aug 18, 2015

Juliette Ozan Moran departed this life on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Devoted mother of Sonia Marie Dixon and Veronica Denise Meyers. Grandmother of Casey Paul Meyers, Mya Simone Dixon and the late Jessika Simone Meyers. Great grandmother of Kali Meyers. Daughter of the late Harold H. Ozan, Sr. and Celeste H. Ozan. Granddaughter of the...

Ucilla Xavier Gustave

Ucilla Xavier Gustave

Aug 18, 2015

Ucilla "Bebo" Xavier Gustave departed this life on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 6:03p.m. She was employed as an Electrician with Avondale Shipyard. Former wife of John B. Gustave, Sr. Loving mother of Jacqueline Graves (Wayne), Isha (Erwin) Riley, Natalie, Augustine (Beverly), John, Jr. and Natasha Gustave (Joseph) and the late Camilla Chappel. Grandmother of the late Parker Thomas Chappel,...

Cora Florent Champ

Cora Florent Champ

Aug 16, 2015

Cora Florent Champ entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at her residence. Wife of the late Easton Joseph Champ. Beloved mother of Raymond (Beverly) Coster, Russell Champ, Leroy Champ, Kent Champ, Yvonne Champ (Charles Dewayne) Landry, Debra Champ (Kevin) Batiste, and the late Bernard Champ. Daughter of the late Marshall and Albertine Jeffrey Florent, also survived by...

Sonia Veronica Watkins

Sonia Veronica Watkins

Aug 15, 2015

Sonia Veronica Watkins peacefully entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at the age of 65. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Sonia earned an Associate of Arts degree from Walla Walla Community College in Walla Walla, WA, and was employed as an administrative assistant with the Recovery...

Anderson Alexander

Anderson Alexander

Aug 14, 2015

Anderson "Uncle Dickie" "Rah-Re" Alexander departed this life on Friday, August 14, 2015 at the age of 81. He was a native of Oak Point, LA and a resident of Oakville, LA. Uncle Dickie as he was affectionately called was employed as a Heavy Equipment Operator for many years and considered one of the best in Plaquemine Parish. Son of...

Jessie Edward Ferrand

Jessie Edward Ferrand

Aug 14, 2015

Jessie Edward Ferrand, a construction worker for Hod Carrier, entered into rest at his residence on Friday, August 14, 2015. Husband of Dorothy Mae Butler-Ferrand. Son of the late George Ferrand and Leola Meade Farria. Grandson of the late James and Beatrice Meade. Brother of the late Theodore Ferrand. Brother in law of Calvin, Sr., Manuel, and Jessie J. Stanley,...