Obituaries

Annie Southall Dunn

Annie Southall Dunn

Jan 18, 2015

Annie Mae Southall Dunn, a retired employee of Touro Infirmary, transitioned into eternal rest while at home surrounded by her family in Gretna, LA at the age of 97. She served as an Usher at Greater St. Stephen FGBC. Beloved wife of the late Jack Lindsey Dunn. Mother of Jacqueline Dunn Newman, Larry Dunn, Robert Celestine, Joseph Celestine and the...

Joseph Duncan Williams, Jr.

Joseph Duncan Williams, Jr.

Jan 17, 2015

Joseph D. Williams, Jr., age 73, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at East Jefferson Hospital in Metairie, LA. He was a native and resident of Ama, LA. Joseph was a retired bus driver with New Orleans Public Service. Loving father of Sherry Williams, Maurice Williams, Sybil Williams, Jody Williams, JaVonna Williams, Kirk Williams, Sr. and the...

Betty Mitchell

Betty Mitchell

Jan 17, 2015

Betty Mitchell peacefully entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at the age of 54. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Bridge City, LA. She was a graduate of L.W. Higgins High School and Delgado Community College. Beloved daughter of the late Horace and Almeta Mitchell. Granddaughter...

Nellie Gabriel Singleton

Nellie Gabriel Singleton

Jan 17, 2015

Nellie Gabriel Singleton, age 67, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Canon Hospice. She was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Nellie was a retired employee of Avondale Shipyard where she worked as a ship fitter. Beloved wife of the late William Singleton. Loving mother of Venice Battle (Bryan) Cooper and...

Florence Walker

Florence Walker

Jan 16, 2015

Florence "Flo" Walker went home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2015 at age 87. She was born on April 2, 1927 in Lettsworth, Louisiana. The beloved daughter of the late Jeff and Melvina Williams was raised in church. She accepted the Lord at an early age. She was very active in church throughout her life. She continued...

I.H. Miller

I.H. Miller

Jan 15, 2015

I H Miller departed this life at Carrington Place of New Orleans on Thursday, January 15, 2015 Father of Isaac Miller, Bryant Miller, Otto Miller, Damon Webb, Spencer Miller, and the late Esco Miller and Glenn Miller. Son of the late Otto Miller and Q. D. Dillion Miller. Brother of Vera and Gloria Dean. Preceded in death by 2 brothers,...

Rayford Simmons, Jr.

Rayford Simmons, Jr.

Jan 15, 2015

Rayford Simmons, Jr., a retired Mechanic for N.O.P. D., entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 15, 2015. Husband of 40 years to Jacqueline Simmons. Father of Sidney (Lisa) Isom, III, Richard (Janel) Isom, Jr., Edward (Kijuana) Isom, Sr., Jacquetta Simmons, and Tenika Simmons. Son of Bealuh Simmons and the late Rayford Simmons, Sr. Grandfather of the late Edward Isom,...

Rosemary Richard

Rosemary Richard

Jan 15, 2015

Rosemary "Mary" Richard was escorted by her angel to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Kindred Hospital on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 2:05 p.m. She was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant from Willow Wood Nursing Home. Daughter of the late Andrew Sr. and Rosemary Young Richard. Mother of two angel faces; sister of Mary Rush, Martha...

Doretha Hawkins Roman

Doretha Hawkins Roman

Jan 15, 2015

Doretha Hawkins Roman peacefully entered into eternal rest on January 15, 2015 at the age of 90 years. She was a native of Donaldsonville, LA. and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of the late Albert Roman. Mother of Linda Lewis, Alvin (Dorothy) Roman, Doretha Augustus, Anthony (Shelia) Roman, Debra Roman, Albert (Toni) Roman, Allen (Michele) Scott, and...

Annie M Price

Annie M Price

Jan 14, 2015

Annie Price entered, a retired teacher for Jefferson Parish School System, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Wife of the late Willie Price. Mother of Paula (Robert) Cwinya-ai and Mavis (John) McCall. Daughter of the late Dan Petties and Pauline Bazile. Sister of Jessie (Irvin) Tate, Debra (Leo) Jones, and Jeannie Petties,...

Simone Simon

Simone Simon

Jan 13, 2015

Simone Simon peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the age of 68. She was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Simone was a graduate of Southern University at New Orleans where she earned a B. S. degree in Social Work. She was employed with the City of New Orleans...

Pamela Wilson Fleming

Pamela Wilson Fleming

Jan 13, 2015

Pamela Elaine Fleming, an Account Analyst entered into eternal rest at Canon Hospice on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 @ 3:15p.m. Mother of Sabrina Fleming. Grandmother of Wayne Dillon and Wynter Fleming. Daughter of the late Wilfred Wilson and Juanita Tate Wilson. Sister of Russell (Karen) Wilson, Jack (Mary) Wilson, Chris Wilson, Anthony (Love) Wilson, Jackie Wilson, and Claudia Wilson. Niece...

Cedric Anthony Jenkins

Cedric Anthony Jenkins

Jan 12, 2015

Cedric "Cadillac" Anthony Jenkins, age 52, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, January 12, 2015. He was a native and resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved son of the late Min. Daniel Jenkins, Sr. and Bertha Ruth Craft-Jenkins. Grandson of Gracie Lee Craft-Mason and the late Graves Craft, Sr., Louise Patrick-Jenkins and Joe Jenkins. Loving brother of Dan Jenkins,...

Elnora Harris Clark

Elnora Harris Clark

Jan 7, 2015

Elnora Harris Clark entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. Wife of the late Wilson Clark, Sr. Mother of Bernice C. (Ernest) Bryant, Dolores C. Every, Louise P. Francois, Rosilea Clark and Geraldine C. Reed. Daughter of the late Eddie Harris, Sr. and Cecilia Noble Harris. Sister of Selena Every, Celestine Campbell, Delores (Lloyd, Sr.) Every, and the...

Shirley Gale Cole

Shirley Gale Cole

Jan 7, 2015

Shirley Gale Cole, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Willie Cole, Sr. Mother of Cynthia, Charlene, and Claudette Cole, Williemae Lewis, Edna (Michael Sr.) Callahan, Willie Cole, Jr. and the late Sheila Gilmore. Daughter of the late Stanford and Louisa Gayle. Sister of the late Elouise Jackson,...

Leotha Grandison Davis

Leotha Grandison Davis

Jan 6, 2015

Leotha G. Davis, affectionately known as "Lee" and "Wetsy" was called from labor to reward at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at the age of 74. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Throughout her life she was employed with Sears, Jefferson Parish School System, and the Council on...

Ina Taylor Lawrence

Ina Taylor Lawrence

Jan 6, 2015

Ina Claire "Toni" Taylor Lawrence passed from this life into the presence of Our Lord at Interim LSU Hospital on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Devoted wife of Sherman Lawrence, Sr. Loving mother of Sharon (Roderick Sr.) Watts, Sherman (Juana) Lawrence, Jr., Erin Lawrence, and Gina (Gilberto III ex.) Montanez. Daughter of the late Melvin and Enola McGinnis Taylor. Sister of...

Edward C Stemley

Edward C Stemley

Jan 6, 2015

Edward C. Stemley, Sr., age 70, was called to rest on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at his residence. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a residence of Boutte, LA. Edward was a graduate of Delgado Community College with a degree in Air Condition and Refrigeration. He was employed with the City of New Orleans as a license...

Clarence Mitchell, Sr.

Clarence Mitchell, Sr.

Jan 5, 2015

Clarence (Shot) Mitchell, Sr. entered into eternal rest at Marrero Health Care Center on Monday, January 5, 2015. Husband of Leatrice Mitchell. Father of Clarence Mitchell, Jr., Beryl Mitchell, Gaynell Green, Robin (Romalice) Claiborne, and Tyran Mitchell. Son of the late Anderson and Clodine Mitchell. Brother of Anderson (Stephanie) Mitchell, John (Bobby) Thomas, Shirley Mae Mitchell, Veronica Winzy, Neita (Anthony)...

Rev. Daniel Harris

Rev. Daniel Harris

Jan 5, 2015

Rev. Daniel Harris, Sr. age 91, peacefully entered into eternal rest at Bayside Nursing Home on Monday, January 5, 2015 at the 6:00a.m. He was a native of Raceland, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary Armand-Harris. Devoted father of Brenda Harris-Cockaran, Terry, Carolyn, Betty, Robert, Benny Ray, and Kevin Harris and the late...