Obituaries

Robert Louis Mosley

Robert Louis Mosley

Jul 22, 2015

Robert Louis Mosley departed this life on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. He was the founder of "G "Call Bike Club. Husband of Sandra Theresa Mosley. Father of Brandon Whittington, Joseph and Kaylah Mosley, Robert and Robie Turner, Robertnisha Tassin, Robin Brown, Treyvon Harris, Kaileiaunah Gray, Robrisha, Raheem and Rasheeda Wright, Toral Richard and the late Racquel Wright. Grandfather of the...

Clifford James Morris

Clifford James Morris

Jul 19, 2015

Clifford James Morris, age 72, entered eternal life on Sunday, July 19, 2015. He was a native of Westwego, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Cole Morris. Loving father of Rodney Gregory Morris. Grandfather of Raychell Ross and Devante Parker. Son of the late Willie Winchester, Sr., Nancy Winchester and Parnell Morris, Sr....

Marion Irene Jones

Marion Irene Jones

Jul 18, 2015

Marion "MaMa" Irene Jones, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Monday, July 18, 2015 at 2:18p.m. Beloved mother of Calvin, Denise, and Kenneth (Alicia) Jones. Daughter of the late Eli Jones, Sr. and Josephine Lozan Jones. Sister of Josephine (Terry) Brown and the late Joyce Ann Williams, Vera Jones Johnson, Barbara Ann Charles, Lois...

Arthur Lee Veal

Arthur Lee Veal

Jul 17, 2015

Arthur "Art" Lee Veal departed this life at University Hospital on Friday, July 17, 2015 at 10:26a.m. Beloved son of James and Anna Hawkins Veal. Loving father of Ariane Nicholas of Houston, Tx. and Latasha Nicholas. Brother of Ivy Lee, James Veal, Jr., Michael Veal, and the late Garry Veal, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other...

Marion Nelson

Marion Nelson

Jul 16, 2015

Marion Nelson, age 60, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at her residence in Marrero, LA. Marion was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School and attended Delgado Community College. Beloved daughter of the late Gus and Ethel Nelson. Loving sister of Gloria "Barbara" Keller, Harold Nelson, Eloise Duckett, Deanna Simon and...

Jeanette Barnett Collier

Jeanette Barnett Collier

Jul 15, 2015

Jeanette Collier departed this life on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at University Hospital at 8:15p.m. Wife of the late Emile J. Collier. Beloved mother of Jeannester Rodrique, Alvin Richardson, Jr., Elvira Freeman, Lynette Crawford, Jackie Beauford , Tyrone Collier and the late Syrina Lang and Larry Barnett. Daughter of the late Adkin Eugene Barnett and Lennie Barnett. Grandmother of the...

Louise Mary Andrews

Louise Mary Andrews

Jul 13, 2015

Louise "Meme" Mary Stewart Andrews, a retired nursing assistant, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 13, 2015 at her residence. Wife of the late John Andrews, Sr. Mother of John (Tanika)Andrews, Jr. and the late Clarence Andrews, Sr. Adopted mother of Wakisha Riley. Grandmother of Clarence, Jr. and Jada L. Andrews, Ethan John Washington, and Kaelynn Coston. Great grandmother...

Kevin Shelby

Kevin Shelby

Jul 12, 2015

Kevin Shelby, Sr., age 47, departed this life at his residence in Union City, Ga. on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Beloved son of Lillie Mae Shelby. Devoted father of Kevin Shelby, Jr. and Darren Myles. Fiancé of Phyllis James. Stepfather of Natasha and Phylicia. Loving brother of Antionette, Acquanitta, Huegh (Cynthia), Herman (Cemetria) and Katie (Patrick) Taylor, Christine Gray, and...

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...