Obituaries

Joycelyn Levy Francis

Joycelyn Levy Francis

Mar 25, 2015

Joycelyn Levy Francis ascended into Heaven's Gates on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at the age of 70 years young. Loving mother of Bobbie Edgar Francis, Jr. and Catherine Francis (Derek) Beloney. Grandmother of Ernest Francis, Teshawn Francis and Ca'Terra Bates. Great-grandmother of Elisa Jhene Francis, Damello Francis and K'Jae Calloway. Daughter of Geneieve Levy and the late Samuel Levy. Sister...

James Earl Watt,Sr.

James Earl Watt,Sr.

Mar 24, 2015

James Earl Watt, Sr., age 56, departed this life on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. He was a native of Copiah County, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. James was a retired forklift operator with Frank Christiana and Company. Loving father of James Earl Watts, Jr. Son of the late Harriette Morris-Watts and Fred Watts. Brother of Jerry Watts, Helen...

Edna A Clyne-Joseph

Edna A Clyne-Joseph

Mar 22, 2015

Edna Albertha Clyne-Joseph departed this life on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the age of 80. She was a native of Grenada, West Indies and a resident of St. Croix U. S. Virgin Islands and Harvey, LA Beloved wife of the late O'Hanley Joseph. Loving mother of Jean Bailey, Joan (Aldon) Rogers, Jackline Joseph, Lennox Joseph, Sr., Leonard (Denise) Joseph,...

Charles H. Walker, Sr.

Charles H. Walker, Sr.

Mar 22, 2015

Charles Holten Walker, Sr., age 77, a native and resident of Marrero, La., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 22, 2015. He served in the United States Army for 2 years. Husband of the late Annie Lee Walker. Father of Suzanne Antoine, Belinda (Curtis) McFarland, Paul (Lillian) Antoine, Jr., Sharon (Darren) Boudreaux, and Troy (Patricia) Simmons. Son of the...

Virginia Stewart

Virginia Stewart

Mar 21, 2015

Virginia Stewart entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Mother of Kevin (Barbara) Stewart. Grandmother of Kevinesha Stewart. Great grandmother of Ivory Caliste, Jr. and Kourtnie Desalle. Daughter of the late Sullivan, Sr. and Victoria Stewart. Sister of Victoria Howard, Audrey Stewart, Norma Price, Winnie Corey, Rose Mary Martin, Iris Boudoin, Eugenia Rogers,...

Eddie Lee Green, Sr.

Eddie Lee Green, Sr.

Mar 18, 2015

Eddie Lee "Wolf" Green, Sr., a retired welder, departed this life at Ochsner/Baptist Hospital on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at the age of 63. He was a native and resident of Utica, MS. Eddie was affiliated with the Masonic Masons. Beloved father of Greg Hamilton, Derrick Bradley, Eddie LaShawn Green, Marvin Green, Eddie Lee Green, Jr., Tabatha Paige, Tanisha Bradley...

Nedra Patrice Simmons

Nedra Patrice Simmons

Mar 16, 2015

Nedra Patrice Simmons, a homemaker, peacefully entered into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, March 16, 2015 at the age of 53. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Nedra attended Fisher High School. Beloved longtime companion of Davis Ross. Devoted mother of Vincent Simmons, Ronota Simmons-Smith and Jake McGinnis, III. Grandmother...

Paulette Elizabeth McGowan

Paulette Elizabeth McGowan

Mar 16, 2015

Paulette Elizabeth Hall McGowan, a Central Sterile Tech, entered into eternal rest at her daughter's residence on Monday, March 16, 2015 at 10:00p.m. Devoted companion of Wilbert Ricard. Mother of Dana (Douglas) Hall and Raquel Simone Sanders. Grandmother of the late Doute' Hall. Daughter of Bertha R. Molison and the late Carl Hall. Stepdaughter of the late James Molison. Granddaughter...

Bernadette Smith Falkins

Bernadette Smith Falkins

Mar 15, 2015

Bernadette Smith Falkins entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Mother of Tamice Glasper ,Floyd Falkins, Jr., and the late Chalyne Williams. Daughter of the late William Smith and Sarah Bryant. Stepdaughter of the late Gilbert Bryant. Grandson of the late William Smith and Mary Lillie Smith. Sister of Kenneth "Greg" Bryant, Kenneth...

Lula Brazil Weary

Lula Brazil Weary

Mar 15, 2015

Lula Brazil Weary, a secretary for Warren Easton High School, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, March 15, 2015. Wife of the late Curtis Weary, Jr. Step mother of Darrell Simoneaux. Daughter of the late Shedrick Brazil and Eva Harris Prieur. Sister of Elder Vivian Foley and the late Lewis Brazil. Godmother of L. J....

James Ronell Vaughn,Jr

James Ronell Vaughn,Jr

Mar 14, 2015

Baby James Ronell Vaughn, Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Tulane Lakeside Hospital. Son of Bradrika Derrion Brown and the late James Ronell Vaughn, Sr. Brother of Harmony Pierre. Grandson of Kisha Vaughn, James Decou, Tonyielle Griffin and Marcus Henry. Great Grandson of Fred Jones, Joan Vaughn, and the late Nathaniel Bankston and Gail...

Mary Lee Harris Pierre

Mary Lee Harris Pierre

Mar 13, 2015

Mary Lee "Baby Sister" Harris-Pierre entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 13, 2015 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Wife of Craig Pierre. Mother of Michael (Keysha) Harris, Denise Harris, Clifton Harris, Timmie (Kavodas) Harris, Sr., and Jacqueline Harris. Stepmother of Kanelisha and Kewanna. Grandmother of the late Malik Harris. Daughter of Vera Lee Harris and the late Hazel Harris,...

Anthony Thomas

Anthony Thomas

Mar 13, 2015

Anthony Thomas, a maintenance man entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Father of Marius Jones. Son of the late Ulysses Harvey Thomas, Sr. and Charity Mae Thomas. Brother of Ulysses Harvey Thomas, Jr., Thelma T. Hamilton, Nancy Lee Thomas, Lynn T. John, and Tiffany T. John, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives...

Audrey Mae Cooper

Audrey Mae Cooper

Mar 12, 2015

Audrey Mae James Cooper, age 84, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 1:45p.m., in Upper Marlboro, MD. Beloved wife of 51 years to the late Melvin J. Cooper, Sr. Devoted mother of Margie Washington of York County, VA, Michael and Sidney Cooper of Upper Marlboro, MD, and Melvin Cooper, Jr. of Avondale, AZ. Daughter of the...

Floyd L. Neal

Floyd L. Neal

Mar 12, 2015

Rev. Floyd L. Neal, age 53, an Author and Teacher, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 12, 2015. He was a native of Carlisle, MS. and a resident of Atlanta, GA. for the past 20 years. Rev. Neal was a graduate from Bloom High School in Chicago, IL. and a member of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. Son of...

Edna Cyprian Anderson

Edna Cyprian Anderson

Mar 12, 2015

Edna Cyprian Anderson, a retired medical secretary, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Woldenberg Village. Wife of the late Robert Anderson. Mother of Shawn (Bennie, Sr.), Lawrence (Allison) and Cedric, Sr. (Larrice). Grandmother of Ronald, Sr. (Terryianna), Shawn, Jr., Cerrice, Dakari,and Cedric, Jr. Great grandcmother of Ronald, Jr., Tyree, and Senaya. Daughter of the late Perry,...

Linda Mae Clayton

Linda Mae Clayton

Mar 11, 2015

Linda Mae Clayton, age 63, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Linda a graduate of John H. Martyn High School and worked as a chef for many years. Beloved wife of Milton Jones. Loving mother of Darryl Clayton...

Emily Marks

Emily Marks

Mar 9, 2015

Emily Marks entered into eternal rest at Riverside Medical Center on Monday, March 9, 2015 at 1:00p.m. Wife of the late Curtis Marks. Mother of Excell (Joyce) Marks, Donald Ray (Regina) Marks, Joyce (Robert) Banks, and Paul Edward Marks. Daughter of the late Alex and Arties Wilson. Sister of Fred Wilson, Bobby J. Wilson, Bobbie Brown, and the late Lucious...

Morris Harris

Morris Harris

Mar 9, 2015

Morris "Coach Blue" Harris departed this life on Monday, March 9, 2015 at the age of 64. Ta-Tan as he was affectionately known was a native of Lucy, LA and a resident of North Little Rock, AR. He was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School and attended Louisiana Tech University. Morris served his country as a member of...

Mary Carter Green

Mary Carter Green

Mar 8, 2015

Mary Carter Green, age 85, heard the voice of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ calling her to come home and be at rest on Sunday, March 8, 2015. She was a native of Magnolia Ms. and a resident of Marrero, La. Wife of the late Willie Lee Green. Loving, devoted and caring mother of James Edward Green, Frank Dennis...