Obituaries

John Williams

John Williams

Jun 29, 2014

John Williams departed this life at his residence on Sunday, June 29, 2014. Son of the late Mose and Fannie Williams. Brother of the late Freddie Williams and Olivia Williams. He was raised by the late Alma Zeno Jessie and Jessie family, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 65 years a native of St. John...

Joyce Ann Hart

Joyce Ann Hart

Jun 26, 2014

Joyce Ann Hart, age 46, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 26, 2014. She was a native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas and a resident of Westwego, Louisiana. She was a graduate of Pine Bluff High School and San Marcos, Texas Jobcorp. Loving mother of Dominick and Jainell Byrd. Daughter of JoAnn Hart. Sister of Carlos Hart. Aunt of Carlos...

Herman Willis Gibson Jr.

Herman Willis Gibson Jr.

Jun 24, 2014

Rev. Herman (Junior Boy) Willis Gibson, the pastor of Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church for twenty- nine years, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at the age of 74. Rev. Gibson earned a Masters of Theology Degree in May of 1999 from Union Baptist Seminary. He was a native of Ironton, La. and a resident of...

Mary Ann Fairley

Mary Ann Fairley

Jun 24, 2014

Mary Ann Smith Fairley, age 72, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. She was a native of Petal, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. She retired from Genuine Auto Parts (NAPA) after 32 years of service. Loving mother of Jacqueline "Denise" Mitchell of Texas, Patrice Countz of California and Reginald Fairley of Texas. Grandmother of...

Juanita P Mason

Juanita P Mason

Jun 24, 2014

Juanita Dyer Mason, an angel of God was called home on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at the age of 90. Devoted wife of the late Ned Mason. Loving mother of Lenore N. Mason, Lawrence Workman, Jr., Shelia Workman, Sharon Ray and the late Jerome Workman. Daughter of the late John Dyer and Christina Randolph Dyer. Sister of the late Cora...

Marie G. Marshall

Marie G. Marshall

Jun 24, 2014

Marie (Tee) Gilmore Marshall, a homemaker, departed this life at Tulane Medical Center on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Wife of Rubin Marshall , Sr. Mother of Michael (Peedie) Gilmore, Rubin (Jeannie) Marshall, Jr., Patricia (Christopher) White, Shernell (John) Shepheard, and Felicia (James) Marshall. Daughter of the late John C. and Ethel Lee Gilmore, Sister of Robert Lee Gilmore, Cora and...

Phillip Harun' White Jr.

Phillip Harun' White Jr.

Jun 22, 2014

Phillip H. White Jr., age 26, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 22, 2014. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Phillip was a graduate of John Ehret High School. Beloved father of Jaiden Phillip White. Loving son of Phillip H. White Sr. and Annette Sanders White. Brother of Derron Jarnell White Sr. and Sakinah Ford. Grandson...

Joshua Caleb Brantley

Joshua Caleb Brantley

Jun 22, 2014

Joshua "Fee" Caleb Brantley, age 26, passed away on Sunday June 22, 2014,from drowning. He was a graduate of John Ehret High School and continued his studies at Southeastern Louisiana University pursuing a degree in computer science. Joshua worked as a manager for Steve Madden for 3 years. He enjoyed playing basketball, living life, and most of all "cuttin' up"...

Earl Paul Williams

Earl Paul Williams

Jun 21, 2014

Earl Paul Williams a retired federal banker of New York departed this life on Saturday June 21, 2014 at River Region Hospice. Husband of the late Joyce Williams. Stepfather of Craig Brithwaite and the late Rodney Brithwaite. Grandfather of Deboney, Christen, and Jasmine Brithwaite. Son of the late Gertrude Stewart and Westley Williams. Brother of Rosalee Douville and the late...

Crawford Caston

Crawford Caston

Jun 20, 2014

Crawford "CC" Caston, a retired truck driver for Yellow Freight, departed this Friday, June 20, 2104 at River Region Hospice. Husband of Lennie Lee Brumfield Caston. Father of John H. (Roslyn) Perry, Jr. Brother of Robert and Andrew Caston both of Portland, Or. Brother of Lena Ramsey, Rosia Mae (Felix) Braxton, Helen (Fezell) Ard of Portland, Or., and Virgie (J.C.)...

Russell Favorite, Jr.

Russell Favorite, Jr.

Jun 20, 2014

Russell "Rusty" Favorite, Jr., age 45, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 20, 2014 at his mother's residence. He was a native and resident of Marrero, LA. Rusty, as he is affectionately known by family and friends was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and attend Grambling State University where he excelled in football. Beloved father of Brandon,...

James Batiste, Jr.

James Batiste, Jr.

Jun 19, 2014

James Batiste, Jr., a retired hospital porter and custodial manager, departed this life at his mother residence surrounded by family on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 9:09p.m. Son of Clara D. Batiste and the late James Batiste, Sr.. Brother of Russel Batiste, Sr., Luester Blair, and the late Clara Fisher and Stella Jefferson. Uncle of Sherise Blair, Keith Jefferson, Russel...

Wilfred Porche, Sr.

Wilfred Porche, Sr.

Jun 17, 2014

Wilfred Porche, Sr. departed this life on Tuesday June 17, 2014. Son of the late Raymond and Florence Porche. Devoted husband of Joyce Williams Porche. Father of Ametria "Chris" of Kenner, LA, Wilfred (Lisa) of GA, LeRhon (Audrey) of New Orleans, LA and Nia of New Orleans, LA. Brother of Raymond (Clara), Roosevelt (Estelle), Alton, Gregory (Castine), Melvin, Carmel (the...

Ethel Mae Johnson

Ethel Mae Johnson

Jun 15, 2014

Ethel Spencer Johnson was called home by the Lord on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at her residence. Wife of the late Huey P. Johnson. Loving mother of Linda J. Drake, Denise (Darren), Cheryl J. Rivers, Ronald (Chris) and Donald (Velma). Daughter of the late Robert and Celia Hampton Spencer Cameron. Sister of the late Dianne and Joann Spencer also survived...

Isaac Junell Stamps

Isaac Junell Stamps

Jun 12, 2014

Isaac Junell Stamps departed this life on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a self employed Welding Ironman. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Mae Bright Stamps. Loving father of Donald Ray Stamps, Jacqueline Watts Ellis, Melissa S. Ambrose, Pamela A. (Anthony) Thompson and Jennifer T. Stamps. Son of the late Joseph and Sweet Ella...

Rosia Craig Morris

Rosia Craig Morris

Jun 8, 2014

Rosia (Rose) (Ruth) Lena Morris departed this life at her residence Sunday, June 8, 2014. Wife of Joseph Morris, Jr. Mother of Joseph Morris, III, Craig Morris, and Shaun Morris. Daughter of the late Emmett Craig, Sr. and Rosie Hardge. Granddaughter of the late Saul and Sarah Hardge. Sister of Evora Savage and the late Albert Craig, Emmett Craig, Jr.,...

Rene Anthony Lesene, Sr

Rene Anthony Lesene, Sr

Jun 8, 2014

Rene Anthony Lesene, Jr., departed this life at Marrero Health Care Center on Sunday, June 8, 2014. Husband of Rayann Lesene. Father of Rene Lesene, III., Rodney Lesene and Latoya Lesene. Rene Lesene, Sr. and Amelia Pichon Lesene. Brother of Raymond Lesene, Angelena Delaney, and Beatrice Grant, also survived by 3 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends....

Georgia Jones Bridges

Georgia Jones Bridges

Jun 8, 2014

Georgia Jones Bridges, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 8, 2014. Beloved wife of Rev.Carnell Bridges. Mother of Tiffany Hamilton, Carnelius Bridges, Tamel Bridges, Eve Williams, Donnell Bridges, and Aeshia Bridges. Daughter of the late Robert and Ardella Jones. Sister of Daniel, James, Herman, and Sherman Jones, Merea Corely Jones, Mattie Mae Jones, Lorena Roberson and the...

Maggie Hutcherson Smith

Maggie Hutcherson Smith

Jun 7, 2014

Maggie Hutcherson Smith, age 98, peacefully entered into eternal on Friday, June 6, 2014 at her daughter's residence. She was a native of Boothville, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Beloved wife of the late Felix Smith. Loving mother of Helen Myer, Joycelyn Encalade, Patricia Mack and the late Anthony Smith, Sr. Daughter of the late Emile Hutcherson, Sr....

Valla Thompson Knox

Valla Thompson Knox

Jun 7, 2014

Valla Ann Thompson Knox entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Baton Rouge General Hospital. Beloved wife of Hugh Knox. Loving mother of Felicia T. Kirby of N.C., Carey S. Thompson, Michael T. Thompson, Darryl Thompson, Jennifer L. Knox of N.C., Ariel K. Fagget of San Diego, Ca., and Tracey H. Knox. Stepmother of Ardelia Johnson. Daughter...