Obituaries

Robert Francis Roussell, Sr

Robert Francis Roussell, Sr

Feb 5, 2014

Robert Francis Roussell, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Father of Robert Francis Roussel, Jr. Grandfather of Landon Francis Roussell. Beloved son of Hilton L. Roussell and Annette Young Roussell. Brother of Min. Hilton (Cheron) Roussell, Jr., and Brian (Gaytra) Roussell. Uncle of Jonathan, Micheala, and Brianna Roussell. Nephew of Ann, Claudette, Owen (Valarie), Rev. Harold...

Geneva Harry Johnson

Geneva Harry Johnson

Feb 4, 2014

Geneva Harry Johnson peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Canon Hospice. Wife of Herman Johnson. Daughter of the late Leander and Olivia Harry. Sister of Leon Harry, Michael Harry and the late Junis, Hilris, Welton, Daniel and Martin Harry, Mayola Gibson, Emelda Preatto and Elizabeth Gaither; also survived b a host of nieces, nephews other...

Fay Theresa Moore

Fay Theresa Moore

Feb 4, 2014

Fay Theresa Moore departed this life on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at the age of 69. She was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Coppell, TX. Loving mother of Timothy Moore, Sr., Jena Fay Jones, Jelani Rousseau and Jennifer Lowe. Grandmother of Charlotte Richardson, Timothy Moore, Jr. and Janae Washington. Daughter of the late Clarence Moore, Sr....

Leodia Crawford Caston

Leodia Crawford Caston

Feb 4, 2014

Leodia Crawford Caston departed this life at her residence on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. Wife of the late Wash Caston , Sr. Mother of Johnell Lofton, Ethelrine Thomas, Rubie Selmon, Johnnie Caston, Mary Sanders, Ruth Caston, and the late O.D. Lofton, Issac Caston, Wash Caston, Jr., Willie Ella Smith, and Ruth Ann Caston. Preceded in death by mother, father, 1...

Tyrone Jenkins, Jr.

Tyrone Jenkins, Jr.

Feb 2, 2014

Tyrone "Moe" Jenkins, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 02, 2014. He attended John Ehret High School and later went on to work for Delta Coatings, Inc. Devoted father to Ashley Smith, Michelle Levier, Trichelle Jenkins, Tyra Levier, and Tyrone Levier. Son of Irma Cola, the late Tyrone Jenkins, Sr. and Anthony Ray Cola. Brother of Tyuana Jenkins,...

Alice Middleton Cowart

Alice Middleton Cowart

Jan 31, 2014

Alice Marie Cowart, a retired nurse aide with Charity Hospital departed this life at Bogalusa Medical Center on Friday, January 31, 2014. Wife of the late Shelby Cowart. Mother of Shelby Ann Anders, Eddie Cowart, Jeanne Cowart, Chrysto Cowart, and Chad Cowart. Daughter of the late Cleo Middleton and Allie Jenkins, also survived by 13 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and...

Valerie Claire Barnes

Valerie Claire Barnes

Jan 31, 2014

Valerie Claire Barnes entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 31, 2014. Loving mother of Delashandra Jasmine, Dwaynedra Barnes and Enquire Barnes. Devoted grandmother of Travis Stewart, Troy Fitz, Dominique and Aaliyah Barnes. Daughter of the late Henderson Sabastian and Shirley Barnes Louis. Granddaughter of the late Corella Williams Black and Johnny Black. Sister of Elston Barnes, Keith Barnes, Sr.,...

David Lee, Jr.

David Lee, Jr.

Jan 29, 2014

David Lee, Jr., departed this life on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Father of Quinton (Therese) Alford. Loving son of Dorothy Ruffin Lee and the late David Lee, Sr. Brother of Joy L. Legania, Gwendolyn L. (James) Gamble, Charlene and Leon Lee and the late Priscilla L. Benjamin, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and...

Lawrence Willis, Jr.

Lawrence Willis, Jr.

Jan 29, 2014

Lawrence Willis, Jr., a retired mechanic with the U.S. Post Office, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 24, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 80. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Lawrence was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1953 and continued his...

Shirley Marie Peters

Shirley Marie Peters

Jan 27, 2014

Shirley Marie "Maw Maw" Peters took God's hand on angels crossing on Monday, January 27, 2014 at 2:05p.m. at West Jefferson Medical Center. Wife of the late Herman Peters, Jr. Mother of Herman (Sandra) Peters, Angela (Donald) Meyers, Patrice (Lincoln) Norwood, Jill Peters, and Clayton (Tyra) Peters. Daughter of the late Octave and Marguerite Gougisha. Sister of George (Mable) Gougisha,...

Kevin Sims, Sr.

Kevin Sims, Sr.

Jan 27, 2014

Kevin Sims, Sr., entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 27, 2014 at 2:50p.m. He was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and an employee of Leson Chevrolet. Loving husband of Shavonne Helton-Sims. Devoted father of Kevon Sims, Kevin Sims, Jr., Klarke Sims, Tevin Sims, Kenneth Morton, Uyvonne Russell, Unqueia Russell, and Ciera Helton. Son of Willie Sims and...

Darion Asean Bailey

Darion Asean Bailey

Jan 27, 2014

Darion "Dee" Asean Bailey entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 27, 2014 at Tulane Medical Center of New Orleans. He was a 2005 graduate of Sarah T. Reed High School and attended Tuskegee University of Alabama. Son of Michael Bailey and Chantal T. Barnwell. Grandson of Easter Bailey, Clinton (Stella) Byrd, and Joellen G. James. Brother of Michael Bailey,...

Ronald Sentell Perrier, Sr.

Ronald Sentell Perrier, Sr.

Jan 27, 2014

Ronald Sentell Perrier, Sr., a truck driver departed this life on Monday, January 27, 2014. Beloved husband of Shantrell Caffrey-Perrier. Father of Kendrick Bovia, Ronald Perrier, Jr., and Mya Perrier. Son of Donald and Joyce Perrier. Grandson of the late Virginia and Jessie Jenkins and Mildred and Louis Perrier. Brother of the late Cornelus Alexander, Don Perrier, Jessie Perrier, John...

Jonas Perrier

Jonas Perrier

Jan 27, 2014

Jonas Perrier, Sr., a landscaper departed this life on Monday, January 27, 2014. Son of Donald and Joyce Perrier. Grandson of the late Virginia and Jessie Jenkins and Mildred and Louis Perrier. Brother of the late Cornelus Alexander, Don Perrier, Jessie Perrier, John Perrier, and Ronald S. Perrier, Sr., also survived by 12 brothers, 4 sisters and a host of...

Abena Barton

Abena Barton

Jan 26, 2014

Abena Barton departed this life on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Canon Hospice. Beloved mother of Marshall Delaney, Carol (Michael) Duplessis, Constance (Anthony) Brown and and the late Lawrence McWeen, Charles Smith and Cynthia Barton. Daughter of the late Marshall and Alice Warren. Sister of the late Ruth Stansberry, Maude Overstreet and Vivian B. Collins. Niece of Minnie Cheney. Honorary...

Donald Isadore Barge, Jr.

Donald Isadore Barge, Jr.

Jan 25, 2014

Donald Isadore "Beezle" Barge, Jr., an aspiring rapper, departed this life on Saturday, January 25, 2014. Loving son of Donald Barge, Sr. and Catina Swayne Barge. Brother of Dontae Barge and Tyrai L. Swayne. Companion of Haylley West. Grandson of Sharon Swayne Wagner, Leon Ross, Sr., Angelina Charles and the late Donald Charles. Great grandson of Emanuel Swayne, Sr. and...

Mary Frances Weatherspoon

Mary Frances Weatherspoon

Jan 25, 2014

Mary Frances "Mutt" Weatherspoon departed her life peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of the late Edward Weatherspoon. Daughter of the late Leroy Wilson and Elnora Barnes. Mother of Darryl (Cheryl) Wilson, Bennie and Roslyn Buckley, Cassandra (Samuel) Green, Shelita (Raymond) Nichols, the late Eleanor and Byron Buckley....

Imogene Charles Smith

Imogene Charles Smith

Jan 24, 2014

Imogene Charles Smith went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 24, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Walter Smith, Jr. Devoted mother of Valencia Smith. Grandmother of Asia Smith. Daughter of the late Felix, Sr. and Sophie Charles. Sister of Shirley C. Ricard, Randolph Charles and the late Melvina C. Frederick, Curtin, Dave, Felix, Jr., Edward, Lawrence...

Kenneth Flemings

Kenneth Flemings

Jan 23, 2014

Kenneth Flemings, a clerk for Salvation Army, departed this life at his residence on Thursday, January 23, 2014. Father of Kenneth Fulgham. Son of Sandra Flemings and the late Gilbert Flemings. Brother of Gilbert Flemings, Jr., Randy Flemings, Don Flemings, Lamont Flemings, and Tarantula " Trudy" Flemings, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 48 years...

Johnnie Mitchell Clark, Jr.

Johnnie Mitchell Clark, Jr.

Jan 23, 2014

Johnnie Mitchell Clark, Jr., a retired sales associate with Stewart Enterprises, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at the age of 71. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Johnnie was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen Senior High School and served his country for 4 years as a member of...