Obituaries

Nathaly Justine Gandy

Nathaly Justine Gandy

May 17, 2014

Nathaly Justine Gandy, an angel and daughter entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 7:10p.m.. Beloved daughter of Justin Gandy and Ester Diaz. Granddaughter of George and Demetra Gandy, Tony Sarrio, and Maria Diaz. Great granddaughter of the late Francisco Calderon, Justine Smith Obey, and Thelma Stampley Gandy. Sister of Marcelo Gandy,...

Richard Ross

Richard Ross

May 16, 2014

Richard Ross, a barber entered into eternal rest Friday, May 16, 2014 at his residence. Father of Donald McElveen and Josette Schaffner. Son of the late Fred Ross, Sr. and Mary Lee Green Ross. Brother of Ralph Ross, Eugene Ross, Shirley Joseph, Eva Davis, and the late Jimmy, Roudloph, and Fred Ross, Jr., Anita, Amy, Doretha, Mary, and Orelia, also...

Delana Joy Fairman

Delana Joy Fairman

May 16, 2014

Delana (Frogy Frog, Gi-Gi) Wright Fairman, departed this life at Ochnser Medical Center Jefferson Highway on Friday, May 16, 2014. Beloved wife of Jerry L. Fairman, Sr. Devoted mother of Jerry L. (Karen) Fairman, Jr. Grandmother of Laila and Langston Fairman. Loving daughter of Antoine, Sr. and Pearl Wright. Sister of Sonya (Gregory) Gaines, Patrina (Christian) Warrick, Gail "Mussie" Wright,...

Noreane Clofer Turner

Noreane Clofer Turner

May 13, 2014

Noreane Clofer Turner, age 60, departed this life on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at her residence. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Noreane retired from Avondale Shipyard after 27 years of service and was chief steward of Laborers International Union of North America Local 689. Loving mother of Leonard Turner, Jr., April...

Keyoka Deshawn Collins

Keyoka Deshawn Collins

May 12, 2014

Keyoka Deshawn Collins, age 22, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 12, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Keyoka was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School and she played AAU basketball. Loving daughter of Howard and Michelle Wyatt and the late Yoka Collins....

Wilbert Ruffin, Sr

Wilbert Ruffin, Sr

May 10, 2014

Wilbert "Coonie' Ruffin, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the age of 80. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving husband of Celeste Brooks Ruffin. Devoted father of Shirley Ruffin Crump, Jerome (Linda) Ruffin, Wilbert Ruffin, Jr. and the late Cheryl and Joan Ruffin. Son of the late Henry Ruffin, Sr....

Cletus M. Matthews

Cletus M. Matthews

May 9, 2014

Cletus "Errol" Matthews, a retired construction and instrument fitter, departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Friday, May 9, 2014. Husband of Yvonne Matthews. Father of Andy, Wayne (Andrea), Ernest, Marcia, Alana, Robert, and Gizelle Matthews. Son of the late Japhus and Erane Matthews. Brother of Charles, Cecil, and Ernest Matthews, Monica Penn, and Jean Bernard and the...

Carlette Marie Ellis

Carlette Marie Ellis

May 9, 2014

Carlette Marie Ellis, a home maker, departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson Highway on Friday, May 9, 2014. Mother of Lynell Ellis, Jr., Keith Ellis, Shannon Ellis, Anthony Smith, Sr., Trinity Smith, Chelette Smith Jones, and Tirelle Smith. Daughter of the late Freddie Smith, Sr. and Betsy Blanks. Stepdaughter of the late Mack D. Blanks. Granddaughter of the...

Gertrude Baptiste

Gertrude Baptiste

May 9, 2014

Gertrude Baptiste departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus on Friday, May 9, 2014 at the age of 57. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Metairie, LA. Loving wife of Cornell Baptiste, Sr. Devoted mother of Shelita (Vincent) Phillips, Cornell Baptiste, Jr., Dawnyell Baptiste and Shawntell Baptiste. Daughter of the late Cannie...

Johnnie Neal, Jr.

Johnnie Neal, Jr.

May 9, 2014

Johnnie Neal Jr., a retired truck driver for Phillip Brothers Trucking Service, departed this life at Marrero Health Care Center on Friday, May 9, 2014. Husband of the late Shirley Mae Neal. Father of Barbara Gales and Bertha Mae (Linnis) Vallery. Adopted father of Carolyn and Alita Williams. Grandfather of Robert T. Neal, Sr. and Ava Williams. Son of the...

Lillian Ann Foley

Lillian Ann Foley

May 8, 2014

Lillian Ann Foley, a Direct Support Worker with Reliable Community Alternatives, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at University Hospital. Beloved mother of the late Demone and Samuel Foley. Daughter of the late Johnny Foley, Sr. and Barbara Stewart Foley. Granddaughter of the late Lillian Washington and Fad Stewart. Sister of Johnny Foley, Willie Foley, Annette Foley,and...

Harold Berry

Harold Berry

May 5, 2014

Harold Berry, age 59, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Harold was a retired employee of West Jefferson Medical Center and presently employed as a supervisor with Security Alliance. Beloved husband of Frances Berry. Devoted father of Monique Berry and Maisha Berry Carson; also survived...

Larry Roeling Simpson, Sr.

Larry Roeling Simpson, Sr.

May 5, 2014

Larry Roeling Simpson, Sr., age 76, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 5, 2014 at Canon Hospice. He was a native of Davante, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Larry was a retired police officer with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff Office Community Relations Divisions. Beloved husband of Josie M. Simpson and the late Willie Mae Brooks-Simpson by...

Clarence Marshall, Jr

Clarence Marshall, Jr

May 3, 2014

Clarence "Boonie" Marshall, Jr., a tug boat captain for Tide Water Marine departed this life on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Husband of Yolanda Marshall. Father of Danielle Goffner and Bria Goffner. Grandfather of Terry Smith, III and Terrence Ingram, Jr. Son of Vera W. Marshall and the late Clarence Marshall, Sr. Brother of Kevin Marshall and the late Henry Marshall,...

Ryan DeSean Weber

Ryan DeSean Weber

May 1, 2014

Ryan DeSean Weber, a horticultural tech for Home Depot, departed this life at his residence on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 7:10a.m. He was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. Son of Ronald Weber and Rose Singleton Allen. Brother of Randall Weber and Kelsey Webster, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of...

Lloyd Joseph Jean

Lloyd Joseph Jean

Apr 28, 2014

Lloyd Jean went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 28, 2014. He was a merchant marine and later became a court officer for the Louisiana Supreme Court. Husband of the late Earline Cooper Jean. Father of Lois and Myrnalynn. Son of Paul Jean and Pearl Cormier Jean, also survived by 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 5 siblings...

Geraldine Anita Price

Geraldine Anita Price

Apr 27, 2014

Geraldine Anita "GiGi, Nanny, Big Gerri" Price, age 85, departed this life at her residence on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 8:24p.m. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Harvey, LA since Hurricane Katrina. Geraldine a retired LPN was a graduate of Xavier Prep High School and Rabouin Career Nursing Program. Loving mother of Cherylann Foster...

Raymond Coster, Jr.

Raymond Coster, Jr.

Apr 26, 2014

Raymond Coster, Jr. departed this life on Friday, April 25, 2014 at 3:30a.m. Husband of the Wille Bee Coster. Father of Raymond Coster, III, Aimee B. Coster, Rayzelle Coster, Raykelle Miller and the late Ja'Ray Coster. Son of Raymond Coster, Sr. and Virginia Turner. Brother of Kevin Allen, Reginald Coster, Brandi Joseph and Bianca Coster. Grandson of Cora Champ and...

Robert Reginald Girod

Robert Reginald Girod

Apr 26, 2014

Robert Reginald Girod, a truck driver departed this life in Indianapolis, In., on Saturday, April 26, 2014 @ 12:30p.m. Father of Margaret Gasper, Desiree (Wilbert) Luke, Danita (Brian) Williams, Mindy (Dameon) Perrier, Diane (Rev. Lawrence) St. Cyre, Sr., Mandela, Donell and Don Girod. Stepfather of Javid, Demond, and Tahirah James. Grandfather of the late Ramon Mejia, Ryan, and Ryan Williams,...

RoseMary Clark

RoseMary Clark

Apr 25, 2014

Rose Mary Clark, a retired cook, departed this life on Friday, April 25, 2014 at her residence. Devoted mother of Karen Stackhouse, Antoinette Clark, Shawn Clark, Torrance Clark, Katina Davis, Hope Coleman, Noble Clark and Lawrance Segnette. Daughter of the late Lum Davis, Sr. and Irene Davis. Granddaughter of the late Enoch and Rosie Combs. Sister of Lum Davis, Jr.,...