Obituaries

Audrey Williams Washington

Audrey Williams Washington

Jul 12, 2015

Audrey Lee Williams Washington, a retired Central Service Technician, departed this life on Sunday, July 12, 2015 in Belle Chasse, LA at the age of 83. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and lifelong resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Henry James Washington. Loving mother of Kim, Terrell, Sr. (Deborah), Darren (Tricia) and Henry E....

Lawrence Thompson, Sr.

Lawrence Thompson, Sr.

Jul 11, 2015

Lawrence "PaPa" Thompson, Sr., a retired truck driver, departed this life at Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center on Saturday, July 11, 2015. Husband of the late Helen Thompson. Father of Lawrence Thompson, Jr. and James Johnson. Son of the late Lawrence Thompson and Christina Smith. Preceded in death by 1 brother and 3 sisters; also survived by 3 stepchildren, 7...

Albert Burts Martin, Sr.

Albert Burts Martin, Sr.

Jul 8, 2015

Albert "Pops" Burts Martin, Sr., age 85, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Albert was a retired employee of Johns Manville Corporation and served his country for 4 years as a member of The U....

Luverta Gordon Clofer

Luverta Gordon Clofer

Jul 8, 2015

Luverta Gordon Clofer received her heavenly crown on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at the age of 92. She was a native of Wallace, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA for 70 years. Everyone who came in contact with Luverta encountered the heavenly spirit she had. Her mission in life was to get everyone saved and in church. She opened...

Alma Loston

Alma Loston

Jul 4, 2015

Alma Wells Loston, age 83, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at her residence. She was a native of Hermanville, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of Pastor Alfridia Loston. Loving mother of Charlie Grear, Sr., Bettie Bank, Tommy James Johnson, Earnestine Beasley, Yvonne Gafney, Shirley Funchess, Nettie McCarty, Debra Bulter, Freddie McCarty, Edith,...

Florence Stewart Jones

Florence Stewart Jones

Jul 4, 2015

Florence Stewart Jones entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at her residence. Beloved wife of Nicholas Jones. Mother of Joan Marie Thibodeaux, Octavia Cookie (Stanley) Riley, Kevin Weary, Million, Maximilliouns, and Emexus Jones, Alexis J. Claiborne, and the late Patricia T. Francis, Robert, Ronald, and Aaron Thibodeaux. Daughter of the late Ernest (Martha) Stewart and Leanna C....

Hasan Cromedy

Hasan Cromedy

Jul 3, 2015

Hasan Rashad Cromedy, age 12, departed this life on Friday, July 3, 2015 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Alexandria, LA. Loving son of Nicole Francis Cromedy and Willie Cromedy, III. Brother of Willie, IV and Briceson Cromedy. Grandson of Willie, Jr. and Consuella Cromedy and...

Kevin Michael Johnson

Kevin Michael Johnson

Jul 2, 2015

Kevin Michael Johnson, age 53, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Kevin was a graduate of West Jefferson High School Class of 1979 and employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 38 years at West Jefferson Medical Center....

Lucy Madere Austin

Lucy Madere Austin

Jun 29, 2015

Lucy Mae Madere Austin, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 29, 2015. She was a native and resident of Jefferson Parish. Lucy was a graduate of Charity-Delgado School of Nursing and served for 38 years in the nursing profession with passion for helping others before retiring from Touro Hospital. Beloved wife of Tommy Austin....

Obadiah Stephenson, Sr.

Obadiah Stephenson, Sr.

Jun 27, 2015

Obadiah Stephenson, Sr., a retired Taxi Cab Driver, departed his life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the age of 80. He was a native of Stafford, TX and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Obadiah served his country as a member of the United States Air Force and received the National Defense Service Medal....

Jasper Larry Morgan

Jasper Larry Morgan

Jun 27, 2015

Jasper Larry Morgan passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 27, 2015. Jasper worked for the petroleum industry for 24 years, was an educator for 10 years, and gave historical carriage tours in the French Quarter where he was affectionately known as "The Buggy Man". He served 4 years in the United States Air Force and honorably...

Doris Mae Ponson

Doris Mae Ponson

Jun 26, 2015

Doris Mae Butler Ponson, a retired beautician, peacefully entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, June 26, 2015 at the age of 83. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved wife of Arthur Joseph Ponson, Sr. Devoted mother of Deanna (Rudy) Smith, Patricia Hockins, Harrietta P. Tipado, Arthur...

Candace Kelley Vance

Candace Kelley Vance

Jun 26, 2015

Candace Kelley Vance entered into eternal on Friday, June 26, 2015 at Touro Infirmary Hospital. Wife of the late Smith Vance. Mother of Alma Vance, Freida Vance, Pamela (James) Young, Randolp Vance, Andrew Vance, Lawrence (Kimberly) Harvey, Karen Vance , Franchesca Vance, and the late Lloyd Vance, Johnny Vance, Elvis Vance, Daniel Vance, Sharon Vance, and Wilma Warren. Daughter of...

Joseph Veal, Jr.

Joseph Veal, Jr.

Jun 25, 2015

Joseph "Jelly" "Papa" Veal, Jr. entered into eternal rest at Canon Hospice on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at the age 85. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. Beloved husband of Mattie B. Veal by second marriage and the late Mamie B. Veal by first marriage. Loving father of Joseph (Patricia), Micheal...

Percy Johnson

Percy Johnson

Jun 25, 2015

Percy Johnson entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at his residence. Loving husband of Madeline Bush Johnson. Devoted father of Dominique (Vernell) Henderson, Percy Devin Johnson Sr., Inez (Tyrone) Jackson, Michelle (Lanny) Robinson, Harry Mitchell, Lee Ann (Larry) Devall, Chevelle (Isaac) Moore, Irene Banks, and Erika (Brandon) Randall. Son of the late Hammond, Sr. and Evelina Johnson....

Corey Christopher Davis, Jr.

Corey Christopher Davis, Jr.

Jun 24, 2015

Corey Christopher Davis, Jr. peacefully departed this life at Children's Hospital on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at the tender age of 27 days. Precious son of Corey Christopher Davis, Sr. and Monique Shunta Hampton. Loving little brother of Jayven Louper, Makhi Rose, Harmony Louper and his twin Cali Christiyan Davis. Grandson of Rev. Dr. J. L. Hampton, Sr., Gertrude Hampton,...

Trammell Lafaye Marshall

Trammell Lafaye Marshall

Jun 21, 2015

Trammell (Squeaky) Marshall was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2015. He was a graduate of John Ehret High School and attended the College of Dupage in Chicago, IL. Trammell had a passion for football. Son of Teresa (Frankie) Castle and Stanley (Lillian) Griffin. Grandson of David and Vera Marshall, and the late Helen Spurlock...

Johnell Rashad Ovide

Johnell Rashad Ovide

Jun 21, 2015

Johnell Rashad "Ruga" Ovide, an employee for Pull Apart in Harvey, LA., was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2015. Father of J'Ci Ravonne and Essence Journei Ovide. Companion of Uniqueka Myles. Son of LoyKashia Ovide (Leroy) and John London (Chanta). Grandson of Joyce (Eddie) Lane, Richard Williams, John Thomas, and the late Mercedes and...

Leroy Bartley

Leroy Bartley

Jun 19, 2015

Leroy Bartley, age 64, departed this life on Friday, June 19, 2015 at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. He was a native of New Orleans, LA a former resident of San Francisco, CA and presently residing in Waggaman, LA. Leroy was a graduate of John McDonogh High School and a retired carpenter. Loving father of Diedra Bartley Bovie and Danielle...

Brenda Marie Stewart

Brenda Marie Stewart

Jun 19, 2015

Brenda Marie Stewart, a Officer Manager for Phoenix Department of Parks and Recreation, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 19, 2015. Wife of the late Willie Haynes. Daughter of the late Cleveland and Fannie Emery Stewart. Granddaughter of the late Rev. Washington and Sarah Emery and Amelia and Isaac Stewart. Sister of Oneata Stewart Jones, and the late Isaac...