Obituaries

Rosie Lee Johnson

Rosie Lee Johnson

Dec 1, 2016

Rosie Lee Johnson departed this life on Thursday December 1, 2016 at her residence.

Devoted mother of Lashaninda (Simpson) Nelson, John Pryer, Joseph (LaToya ) Pryer and the late Lamont Johnson. Grandmother of Alexis Marie Alexis. Daughter of the late Nathaniel Johnson and Esther Hatton. Sister of the late Auzy, Aaron, Regis, Nathaniel and Willie Johnson. Ex-wife of the...

Kelvin Jenkins

Kelvin Jenkins

Nov 29, 2016

Kelvin Jenkins, age 60, departed this life on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at JoEllen Smith Living Center. He was native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Harvey, LA. Kelvin served his country as a member of the U. S. Army. Loving father of Kelvin, Jr., Cynthia “Fat”, Michael and Jeremiah.  Son of the late George, Sr. and Ina Marie...

Willie J Bell

Willie J Bell

Nov 28, 2016

Willie J. Bell peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 28, 2016 at his residence at the age of 72. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Willie was a retired groundskeeper of 1st Lake Properties. Beloved son of the late Tommie and Leona Bell.   Grandson of the late Samuel and Martha Bell, Nathaniel and Linda...

Ewrin Lionel Simmons, Jr

Ewrin Lionel Simmons, Jr

Nov 28, 2016

Erwin Lionel Simmons, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 28, 2016, surrounded by his family at the age of 63. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving and devoted father of Erwin L. Simmons, III. Beloved son of Beatrice L. Donato and the late Erwin L. Simmons, Sr. Brother of...

Brandon Joseph Woods

Brandon Joseph Woods

Nov 28, 2016

Brandon Joseph Woods departed this life on Monday, November 28, 2016 at the age of 33. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Brandon was a 2007 graduate of Alcorn State University, and served his country as a member of the United States Army. He was employed with Mattress Firm as a Sales...

Modest Jean Clayton

Modest Jean Clayton

Nov 28, 2016

Modest Jean Clayton entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 28, 2016 at the age of 64. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Modest was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark High School, and a former sales clerk at the New Orleans Riverwalk. Loving mother of Monique Leon, Keith M. Adams, Charles Clayton, Tiffany Clayton, and...

Joan Truehill Smith

Joan Truehill Smith

Nov 27, 2016

Elder Joan Eloise Truehill Smith peacefully departed this life on Sunday, November 27, 2016 in Las Vegas, NV at the age of 75 years. She was native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Joan was employed with the State of Louisiana where she served as the director of the Louisiana Family Planning Program. She retired in...

Jerome Fobb, Sr.

Jerome Fobb, Sr.

Nov 25, 2016

Jerome Fobb, Sr., age 65, departed this life on Friday, November 25, 2016 at West Jefferson Hospital. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Jerome was a self employed Auto Upholstery Technician. Loving father Rondalyn Fobb (Ronald Beverly), Johans Fobb, Jerome Fobb, Jr. (Latoya) and Remeika Fobb-Daniels. Grandfather of Jordan, Jadan, Skye, Ronald, Jr., Raevyn, Raeya, Johans, Jasaan,...

Charlie Earl Whitley

Charlie Earl Whitley

Nov 22, 2016

Charlie Earl Whitley, a retired truck driver entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at his residence at the age of 65.

Father of Andra Demourn Whitley, Shekiva Noir, and the late Lazarus Lamar Whitley. Son of the late Gerard Whitley and Olivia Murray. Brother of Terry Whitley, Helen Brooks, Joyce Carto, Evelyn Moore, Vivian Byrd, Carla...

Essie Thomas Brisco

Essie Thomas Brisco

Nov 21, 2016

Essie Mae Brisco transitioned to heaven on Monday, November 21, 2016 at her residence at the age of 84. She was a native of Alexandria, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Mrs. Brisco retired from the University of New Orleans after 35 years of service. Loving mother of Patricia Brisco Rollins,   Sandra (Darren) Byrd, and the late Robert (Veronica)...

Louis Price, Sr

Louis Price, Sr

Nov 20, 2016

Louis “Mano” Price, Sr., a Successful Business Man/ Entrepreneur, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the age of 76. He was a native of Darrow, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved husband of Almeda C. Price. Loving father of Creswell Fazande, Samuel (Tafferon) Vance, Louis (Terry) Price, Jr., Louis (Angela) Williams, Seryna (Glenda)...

Juelz Corey Shannon

Juelz Corey Shannon

Nov 20, 2016

Juelz Corey Shannon entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center. Beloved son of Chad Shannon and Shantrell Hudson. Grandson of Gail Shannon, Suzanne Hudson, Edward Riley, and Steven Griffin, also survived by 8 uncles, 4 aunts, and a host of other relatives and friends.

 

 

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Kelly Garitty Navarre

Kelly Garitty Navarre

Nov 20, 2016

Kelly Jean Garitty Navarre, a store clerk, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 44. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Daughter of Joyce Van Fleet Garitty and the late Arthur Christian “Buddy” Garitty. Mother of Randall Alexander Jackson, Jennifer Lynn...

Verna Clay Thompson

Verna Clay Thompson

Nov 20, 2016

Verna Mae Clay Thompson, age 67, departed this life on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at her residence. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Verna attended Lincoln High School, and was a retired custodian of the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Devoted mother of Henry Joseph (Montrelle) Thompson, III, Shenell Marie Thompson, Alex (Tina)...

Malaysia Janae Carter

Malaysia Janae Carter

Nov 19, 2016

Malaysia Janae Carter entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Tulane Lakeside Hospital.

Beloved daughter of Melvin Joseph Carter, Jr. and Erica Annette Willis. Granddaughter of Noreen S. Carter, Terry and Michele Wilson, Eric Washington, and the late Melvin Joseph Carter, Sr. and James Ellis Davis. Great granddaughter of Eva Rose Stewart, Ernest Mayho, and the late...

Claudette Brown Stewart

Claudette Brown Stewart

Nov 18, 2016

Claudette Brown Stewart, age 62, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Claudette was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and attended the University of New Orleans. She was employed with JoEllen Smith Convalescent Home. Loving mother of Lakeisha Brown (Dwayne) Anderson and Edward Brown, Jr. Grandmother of...

Larry Junius Robair, Jr.

Larry Junius Robair, Jr.

Nov 18, 2016

Larry Junius Robair, Jr., age 35, departed this life on Friday, November 18, 2016. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Larry was employed as an Autobody Tech. Father of Larrian, Malik, Tyriell, Larrell, Sanij, Brandy and Nesha. Loving son of Larry J. Robair, Sr. and the late Valerie A. Robair.   Grandson of Ertha Beach and the...

Gloria Lee Dixon

Gloria Lee Dixon

Nov 17, 2016

Gloria Lee Brown Dixon, age 77, transitioned to Heaven on Thursday, November 17, 2016. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Gloria was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1957. Beloved wife of the late Charles Dixon, Sr. Devoted mother of Tyrone C. (Rose) Dixon, Charles (Dearlanda) Dixon, Jr., Todd A. (Melonie)...

Joann Calloway

Joann Calloway

Nov 12, 2016

Joann Calloway, a retired nurse, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at New Orleans East Hospital at the age of 67. She was a native of Idabel, OK and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving mother of Rorena Edwards. Grandmother of Wandrea, Tyra and Chad Edwards. Daughter of the late Gaines Dallas Calloway and Eddie Mae...

Thomas Brown, Sr.

Thomas Brown, Sr.

Nov 11, 2016

Thomas “Honee” Brown, Sr. peacefully entered into eternal rest Friday, November 11, 2016. He was a native of Gretna, LA (McDonoghville) and a resident of Marrero, LA. Thomas gave his life to Christ and served faithfully as a custodian of the church for 20 years. Loving father of Djuna, Kecia, Thomas, Jr., Trent and Torrey Brown. Beloved son of Ransom...