Obituaries

Gloria Williams Stevenson

Gloria Williams Stevenson

Nov 27, 2014

Gloria Williams Stevenson, age 66, peacefully departed life for her heavenly home on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Marrero Healthcare Center. Wife of the late Andrew Stevenson, Sr. Mother of Andrew Stevenson, Jr. Grandmother of Anthony, Andrew, Nakia, and the late Quentin Bishop and Jazymine Williams. Daughter of the late Selina and Joseph Williams, Sr. Sister of Mary Williams (Matthew)...

Betty Gullage Brooks

Betty Gullage Brooks

Nov 26, 2014

Betty Jean Gullage Brooks, departed this life Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Devoted wife of Maurice Brooks. Daughter of Alex and Ethel Henry, adopted daughter of the late Ruffas Gullage. Sister of Jeanette Houston, Carl Houston, Fred Houston, Eddie Houston, Sr., and the late Angel Henry and Antoinette McGee. Granddaughter of the late James...

Wanda Marie Mayfield

Wanda Marie Mayfield

Nov 24, 2014

Wanda "Big Baby" Marie Mayfield entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 24, 2014 at the age of 48. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Napoleonville, LA. Loving mother of Terry, Frank and Brittany Mayfield. Grandmother of Jeremiah Morris, Ja'Nyah, Ja'Kyah, Ja'Kira, Ja'Kaila, Jaden, Tiana and baby Mayfield. Devoted daughter of Thais Mayfield. Sister...

Bonnie Bell Divinity

Bonnie Bell Divinity

Nov 22, 2014

Bonnie Bell Burns Divinity, age 80, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at her home in Harvey, LA. Bonnie was a member of Mt. Sinai C.M.E. Church, Harvey, LA. She was an Entrepreneur and business partner of Divinity Trucking Service for 43 years with her beloved husband of 60 years Louis Willie Divinity, Sr. Loving mother of Louis...

Lionel Ross, Sr.

Lionel Ross, Sr.

Nov 20, 2014

Lionel Ross, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at the age of 76. Husband of 54 years to Gloria Ross. Father of Sheba Ross Logan, Lionel Ross, Jr., Corey (Connie) Ross, Taurus "Tyron" (Tanika) Ross, Torres (Yolanda) Ross and Keyron (Marquita) Ross. Son of the late Willie, Sr. and Eliza Santiago Ross. Brother of Eliza (Samuel)...

Sinclair Wright, Jr.

Sinclair Wright, Jr.

Nov 20, 2014

Sinclair "The Streetcar Man" Wright, Jr., age 70, departed this life on earth on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at St. Theresa Hospice Hospital. He was a native of Franklin, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Sinclair was employed as a security guard for 44 years at Touro Infirmary Hospital of New Orleans. His true love of art was expressed...

Cheramie Waits Louper

Cheramie Waits Louper

Nov 17, 2014

Cheramie "Cherry" Waits Louper, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014 at her residence. Cheramie was educated in New Orleans, LA. She was employed as a Patient Care Nurse at Ochsner Hospital until her health failed and caused her to retire. Wife of the late Martin Michael Louper, Sr. Mother of Keanna Jones, Martin Michael Louper, Jr., Brandon (Kaswana) Louper, and...

KeiShon Terrell Every

KeiShon Terrell Every

Nov 14, 2014

KeiShon Terrell Every, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Son of Raymond Williams and Noreen Every. Brother of RaeShon Every, Sr. and LaShon Every-Austin. Grandson of Lucille Every and Royal A. Every, Sr. Great grandson of the late Jerry and Mable Jones, Adam and Enola Every, Sr. Cousin of the late Ken Every Mayfield....

John Henry Johnson, Jr.

John Henry Johnson, Jr.

Nov 14, 2014

John Henry Johnson, Jr., a retired employee of the United States Postal Service, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 14, 2014 at the age of 66. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. John was a 1966 graduate of Lincoln High School and served his country as a sergeant in the United...

Willie D. Cook

Willie D. Cook

Nov 13, 2014

Willie Dean Cook departed this life on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Beloved husband of Elaine C. Cook. Stepfather of Lolita and Oscar Blunt, Mahalia Brathwaite, Noel Starks, Annette Epps, Sandra Lewis and Antira Zanders. Son of the late James M. Cook and Alberta Good; also survived by 24 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 5 great great...

Milton Carter, Jr.

Milton Carter, Jr.

Nov 8, 2014

Milton "Pappy" Carter, Jr., departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the age of 65. He was a native of St. James, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Milton was a retired employee of the Jefferson Parish Water Department. Loving husband of Carolyn Scott Carter. Father of Trumaine (Laquanta) Carter, Varice Webber,...

Brison Christopher Williams

Brison Christopher Williams

Nov 4, 2014

Brison Christopher Williams, age 36, departed this life on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Husband of the late April Kim Collins Williams. Devoted and loving father of Angel and Amhad Williams. Son of Linda Julian Williams and the late Brison Charles Williams. Devoted friend of Anitra Hudson. Godson of Roland Arceneaux and Cynthia Shepard; also survived...

Charles Ellis Turner,Jr

Charles Ellis Turner,Jr

Nov 4, 2014

YNC Charles Ellis Turner, Jr. (USNR Ret), age 59, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Jackie as he was affectionately called by family and friends served his country as a Chief Officer of the United States Navy for 20 years retiring from...

Michelle Parker Burton

Michelle Parker Burton

Nov 3, 2014

Michelle "MeMe" Parker Burton, age 52, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 3, 2014. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Michelle was a graduate of New Orleans Public School System and a 1983 graduate of Southern University at New Orleans. She was a dedicated employee for over 28 years with Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New...

Shywan Linear Walker Phoenix

Shywan Linear Walker Phoenix

Nov 3, 2014

Shywan L. Walker Phoenix, a care provider departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, November 3, 2014. Wife of Alvin Phoenix, Jr. Mother of Arisha Walker, Brandon Walker, and Shawell Walker. Grandmother of the late Brandon Brian Walker. Daughter of the late Ernest Foley and Lilly Mae Walker Stevenson. Sister of Dannoy Stevenson, Bernard Foley, Michael Foley,...

Alflorence Curtis

Alflorence Curtis

Nov 2, 2014

CURTIS January 4, 1945 - November 2, 2014 Alflorence Curtis 69, made his transition peacefully on November 2, 2014 at Marina Del Rey Regional Hospital, Marina Del Rey, CA after a long illness. He is survived by his loving mother, Burnice Divinity Perkins,two brothers, Patrick Curtis, Harvey, LA , Michael Curtis, Katy, TX. Service will be held on Friday, November...

Laura Ann George

Laura Ann George

Nov 2, 2014

Laura Ann "Bizzy" George, age 53, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at her residence surrounded by loved ones. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Laura was a graduate of Xavier Prep High School Class of 1979. Devoted mother of James (Tiffany) and Jarvis (Cierra) George and Johnae' Ozokwo....

Evelina Allen

Evelina Allen

Nov 2, 2014

Evelina Allen, a retired CNA, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at JoEllen Smith Living Center. Mother of Carnell Allen, Glenn Allen, Cuttie Allen, and the late Reginald Allen. Daughter of the late Joseph "Joe" Allen and Evelina Cole. Sister of Florence Robertson and the late Virginia Mitchell, Millie Stewart, Velma Jones, Dorothy Mitchell, Delores Thompson, Joseph,...

Joseph Carter

Joseph Carter

Oct 30, 2014

Joseph Carter, a retired truck driver departed this life at his residence on Thursday, October 30, 2014. Beloved husband of Brenda Diana Odom Carter. Father of Jasmine Odom and Brandan Odom. Son of the late Milton, Sr. and Alma Carter. Grandson of the late Joseph and Mary Carter Houston. Age: 71 years a native of St. James, La. and a...

Mary Eliazbeth Cooper Anthony

Mary Eliazbeth Cooper Anthony

Oct 28, 2014

Mary Elizabeth Cooper Anthony, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. Devoted wife of the late Joseph Anthony, Sr. Mother of Rosalyn (Rev. Curtis) Haywood, Gregory (Deedy) Cooper, and the late Joseph Anthony, Jr. Russell and Diane Cooper. Daughter of the late Louis Cooper, Sr. and Emma Kenan. Grandmother of the late Gerald Michael Anthony. Great grandmother of the late...