Obituaries

Thomas Hart, Jr.

Thomas Hart, Jr.

Nov 12, 2015

Thomas Solomon Hart, Jr., a retired Allied Waste supervisor, departed this life on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Loving husband of Tricia Wilson-Hart. Father of Renee Hart, Tessie Hart, Thomas (Delores) Hart IV, Rodney (Danielle) Green, Tamika (Sherman) Green, Antonia Johns, Bridgette Reynard, Talia Wilson, Trenton Hart, Joshua Keyes, Taylor Hart and the late Robert Hart...

Pocha Bright

Pocha Bright

Nov 10, 2015

Pocha Aline Simmons Bright, age 74, departed this life for her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at East Jefferson General Hospital. She was a native of Scottville, LA and a resident of Metairie, LA. Pocha was a retired employee of Tulane University Medical Center. Loving wife of James Bright. Devoted mother of Pastor Darryl Victor (Antoinette) Phoenix, Pastor...

Albertha Ruffin Anderson

Albertha Ruffin Anderson

Nov 8, 2015

Albertha Ruffin Anderson, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a retired nurse assistant at Holy Cross Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Anderson, Sr. Devoted mother of Douglas, Jr., Alicide, Calvin, Herbert, and Bobby Anderson. Daughter of the late Henry and Josephine Felo Ruffin. Sister of Joseph...

Jessie Young Tate

Jessie Young Tate

Nov 8, 2015

Jessie M. Pettis Young Tate, a retired accounts payable clerk, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at her residence. Beloved wife of Irvin Tate, Jr. Mother of Denise (Pastor Cary) Payton, Micheal K. (Mary Ann) Ford, Sr., and Michelle Hughes. Daughter of the late Dan and Sarah Pettis. Sister of Geneva Pettis, Debra (Leo) Jones, and the...

Charles Ray Newell

Charles Ray Newell

Nov 6, 2015

Charles Ray Newell departed this life on Friday, November 6, 2015 in Washington, D.C. at the age of 24. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Loving son of Ursula Newell-Davis and Charles Ray Augustine. Stepson of Larry Davis. Brother of Jvon C. Newell, John A. Lewis, Jr., Samuel Augustine and Charrionte Isidore....

Ernestine White Sumner

Ernestine White Sumner

Nov 4, 2015

Ernestine Ledonia White Sumner was called home to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at the age of 81. She was a native of Hohen Solms, LA and resident of Gretna, LA. Wife of the late Van Sumner, Sr. Loving mother to Vanessa Sumner Custard, Angela Sumner (Henry) Murray, Van "Jim" Sumner Jr., Andrew Jules "AJ"...

Kerry Gibson

Kerry Gibson

Nov 3, 2015

Kerry Gibson peacefully passed at his residence on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. He was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and a warehouse supervisor with Conoco/Reinhart for 28 years. Beloved husband of Cathy Ann Birden Gibson. Father of Vashon Craft, Sr., Daivon Craft, Kerry Gibson, Jr., Amber Shard'e Toussaint. Son of Maggie C. Gibson and the late William Gibson....

Gloria Dean Anderson

Gloria Dean Anderson

Nov 3, 2015

Gloria Dean Anderson, a retired monitor/crossing guard for Jefferson Parish School Board, entered into eternal rest at Riverbend Nursing Home on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Beloved wife of Melvin Anderson. Mother of Lily McCutchen. Daughter of the late Herbert Green and Lillie Moore. Sister of the late Geraldine Collier and Clyde Ford, also survived by 5 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren,...

Gracie Lee Mason Craft

Gracie Lee Mason Craft

Nov 2, 2015

Gracie Lee Mason-Craft peacefully entered into eternal rest at her residence on Monday, November 2, 2015 at the age of 99. She was a native of Carpenter, Ms. and a resident of Harvey, La. Beloved wife of the late Graves Craft, Sr. Loving mother of Gussie Ruth Craft-Jenkins, Isaiah Craft, and the late Bertha Ruth Craft-Jenkins, and Graves Craft, Jr....

Bernadette McCaleb-Bates

Bernadette McCaleb-Bates

Nov 1, 2015

Bernadette "Bunny" H. McCaleb Bates, age 62, earned her crown of glory on Sunday, November 1, 2015, as she peacefully passed away. She was a native of Marrero, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Bernadette was employed for many years as an employee of the Metropolitan Developmental Center in Belle Chasse, LA. Most recently, Bernadette was a self-employed business...

Clarence Bazile

Clarence Bazile

Nov 1, 2015

Clarence Bazile, age 84, entered into eternal life with the Lord on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Clarence was employed as a sandblaster and painter at both Avondale and Wall Shipyards. He worked in those roles for over 25 years...

Grace Karen Brooks

Grace Karen Brooks

Oct 30, 2015

Grace Karen Johnson-Brooks entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the age of 57. She was native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of 39 years to Glennis R. Brooks. Loving mother of Lashiana A. (Raymond, Sr.) Degree, Enjoli Brooks and Deondra Brooks. Grandmother of Raymond, Jr.,...

Girlie Christine Lewis

Girlie Christine Lewis

Oct 30, 2015

Girlie Christine Lewis departed this life on Friday, October 30, 2015. Loving fiancé Donald Evans. Devoted mother of Shandrell (Melvin, III) Wilson, Rondell (Donna) Lewis, Keshell Lewis and Garrell Lewis. Daughter of the late Rogers Lewis, Sr. and Pearl Marie Benneth. Sister of Michael Wilson, Sr., Glenda Davenport, Catherine Wilson-Triggs, Zenobia Wilson, Jeanette Wilson and the late Rogers Lewis, Jr....

Clara Vance Mosley

Clara Vance Mosley

Oct 29, 2015

Clara Vance Mosely, a retired cook, peacefully entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the age of 85. She was a native of Carpenter, Ms and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Ike Mosley. Devoted mother of Jerald A. (Charity) Brown, Stanley C. Brown and Charlie S. Brown....

Mikeshia R. Wyatt

Mikeshia R. Wyatt

Oct 29, 2015

Mikeshia R. Wyatt departed this life at her residence on Thursday, October 29, 2015. She was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. Devoted mother of Makai Wyatt. Beloved daughter of Joyce Wyatt and the late Mike Pilot. Granddaughter of the late Howard and Willie Mae Wyatt, and Margie Pilot. Sister of Mike Wyatt and Joyna Wyatt, also survived by...

Gloria Reed-Moses

Gloria Reed-Moses

Oct 27, 2015

Gloria J. Reed-Moses, age 48, departed this life on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. She was a native of Avondale, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Gloria was employed with the City of New Orleans as an Administrative Assistant. She was the beloved wife of Genneral Moses, Sr. Loving mother of her only child Ciara Reed. Stepmother of Genneral...

Lola Mae Ross

Lola Mae Ross

Oct 26, 2015

Lola M. Ross departed this life at her residence on Monday, October 26, 2015 at the age of 78. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, La. Mother of Rev. Rodney (Tonda) Price, Sr. Grandmother of Rodney (Whitney) Price, Jr., Silicia and Sierra Price, and Rhonesha (Rodney) P. Martin. Daughter of the late Mack, Sr. and Alberta C....

Katrina Van Rollins

Katrina Van Rollins

Oct 25, 2015

Katrina "Trina" Van Rollins departed this life on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the age of 50. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Devoted mother of Essence Ashley Rollins whom she affectionately called "her gal". Loving daughter of Alice Kelly Rollins and the late Bruce Rollins, Sr. Granddaughter of the late Arthur Kelly, Sr., Ellen Kelly,...

June Marie Green

June Marie Green

Oct 20, 2015

June "Junie" Marie Green, age 63, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at her residence. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a residence of Marrero, LA. June was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School and Loyola University. She was a retired Medical Transcriptionist. Beloved wife of Monroe Green. Loving mother of Jerone Alexander...

Joseph McGinnis, Sr.

Joseph McGinnis, Sr.

Oct 20, 2015

Joseph McGinnis, Sr., departed this life on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Sanctuary at Passages Hospice. Devoted husband of Carolyn Bailey McGinnis. Former husband and friend of Albertha Keeler. Son of the late Ernest and Ophelia McGinnis. Father of Joseph, Jr., Cleveland, Alfred, Keith, Emell, Antoinette, and Cassandra McGinnis, also survived by 11 grandchildren, 8 sisters, 11 brothers and a...