Obituaries

Delores Ann Porter

Delores Ann Porter

Jan 23, 2014

Delores Ann Porter, a cook at Chef's Fried Chicken, departed this life at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital on Thursday, January 23, 2014. Mother of Arthur Morris, Monecka Showers, Ernest Porter, and Travis Porter. Daughter of Joseph Morris and Maggie Porter. Sister of Joseph Morris, Allen Michael Morris, Sr., Leonard Morris, Pearl Mae Morris, Mary Porter, and the late...

Melba Marie Joseph

Melba Marie Joseph

Jan 20, 2014

Melba Marie Joseph passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014 at 5:01a.m. Devoted mother of Treniece and Nathaniel Jefferson. Grandmother of Quanae' Jefferson and Quiniece Maurice. Daughter of the late Wilfred, Sr. and Mable Joseph. Sister of Wilfred, Jr., Sheral, Ronald, and Antonio Joseph, and Arlene Joseph (Rodney) Johnson. Devoted friend of Paul Bolton and Paula Joseph, also survived by...

Mourdia Morris

Mourdia Morris

Jan 19, 2014

Mourdia Morris, a Certified Nurse Assistant departed this life at her residence on Sunday, January 19, 2014. Age: 58 years a native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Bridge City, La. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Deanna Marie Dorsey

Deanna Marie Dorsey

Jan 19, 2014

Deanna Marie Dorsey, a dietary clerk at Children's Hospital, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Touro Infirmary Hospital. Beloved wife of Arthur Sims. Devoted mother of Irian, Brittani, Arthie, Brieone, Ayanna and Artaire. Grandmother of Zion and Rashaad. Loving daughter of Eddie Beraud, Sr. and Bernice Beraud. Granddaughter of the late Beatrice Dorsey and Felix Dorsey,...

Mamie Olivette Nichols

Mamie Olivette Nichols

Jan 18, 2014

Mamie Olivette Nichols, age 64, a nursing instructor, departed this life on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. She was a native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Dallas, TX. Loving mother of Tyruss E. Nichols . Daughter of the late Aline Nichols. Granddaughter of the late Henry and America Nichols. Sister of Hermenia Randall of Mobile,...

Clarence Joseph Berzat

Clarence Joseph Berzat

Jan 18, 2014

BERZAT Clarence J. Berzat, "Tank", a native of New Orleans and resident of LaPlace died suddenly on Saturday, January 18, 2014. Age 69 years. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Berzat, brothers, Paul and Michael Berzat, sisters, Velda B. Roberts, Gail B. Paul and Brenda B. Ford. Clarence worked for 30+ years as a Federal Command Investigator for Naval Support Activity...

Rev. Joseph David Bailey

Rev. Joseph David Bailey

Jan 17, 2014

Rev. Joseph David Bailey departed this life on Friday, January 17, 2014 at his residence. Son of the late David Williams Bailey and Mary Agnes Bailey. Brother of the late Rita Green, Theresa and Bula Bailey. Uncle of Shirley Bailey, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends Age: 82 years a native and resident of Gretna, La....

Milton Martin Hunt

Milton Martin Hunt

Jan 17, 2014

Milton Martin Hunt departed this life on Friday, January 17, 2014 in New Orleans, La. Devoted father of Milan Marie Hunt. Beloved son of LaFanetta " Marie" Hunt Jones and Milton McDowell. Brother off Maurice Melvin Hunt. Grandson of Beverly Ann Owens and the late Clifford McDowell, Hilry " Melvin " Hunt Sr., Bettie Jane Oliver Hunt and Harry Owens....

Duane Charles Raphael

Duane Charles Raphael

Jan 17, 2014

Duane Raphael, age 61, a self employed contractor, departed this life on Friday, January 17, 2014. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving father of Ulysses Wright and Chastidy Choate. Son of Daniel A. Raphael, Sr. and Anna Belle Davis Raphael. Grandson of Felton and Julia Raphael and Joseph and Nette Davis. Brother of Alan, Danny,...

Rev Timothy George Briscoe Sr

Rev Timothy George Briscoe Sr

Jan 17, 2014

Rev. Timothy George Briscoe Sr. departed this life Friday, January 17, 2014 @ his residence. Beloved husband by first marriage to Barbara Nelson Briscoe and Pearl Slocum Briscoe by second marriage. Devoted Father of Rev. Timothy George Briscoe Jr., Cornelius Briscoe, William Briscoe Sr., Jermaine (Sharon) Briscoe, Damien Slocum, Johnathan (Tyra) Briscoe and Ryan Briscoe. Son of the late Rev....

Angela Rachel Kinney

Angela Rachel Kinney

Jan 16, 2014

Angela Rachel "Crazy Rachel" Kinney, a private sitter entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 11:30p.m. at Hospice of Baton Rouge. Daughter of the late Lucinda Kinney and Adolph Ferrand, Jr. Mother of Kernisha, Rhonda, Lucinda, and Joshua Kinney. Grandmother of La'Shawn, Markell, Legend, Dillion, Landon, London, and Joriane Kinney, Lionell Patterson, and Adriyona Preston. Sister of...

Arthur Chris Youngblood

Arthur Chris Youngblood

Jan 14, 2014

Arthur Chris Youngblood departed this life at Tulane Hospital on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. Son of the late Johnny and Carrietta Youngblood. Brother of Clarence "Gamba" Youngblood, Margie Thomas, and the late Johnny Youngblood, Jr., Wilbert Youngblood, Michael Youngblood, and Carolyn Charles. Longtime companion of Jacquelyn Green, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends Age: 66 years...

Louis J Alexis

Louis J Alexis

Jan 13, 2014

Louis Alexis, Sr., a diligent and dedicated 25 year retired employee of Avondale Shipyard Avondale, LA. passed away Monday, January 13, 2014. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Council 6369 for 30 years and held the position as Warden for 10 years. He was an active and faithful member of the Fishing Fifteen Social Club for 35 years...

Shelby Camese, Sr.

Shelby Camese, Sr.

Jan 11, 2014

Shelby "Henry" Camese, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 11, 2014. Beloved son of the late Daniel Camese , Sr. and Mable Camese. Loving father of Shelby Camese, Jr., Shelby (Arnall) Williams, Mark (Sabrina) Williams, Nicole (Darrell) Williams, Thyra Williams, Cedricka Eaglin, Shaki Evans, Kori Williams and the late Melissa Williams. Step father of Travis Williams. Brother of...

Bruce Edward Hart

Bruce Edward Hart

Jan 10, 2014

Bruce Edward Hart, a chef at Hotel Monteleone, departed this life on Friday, January 10, 2014 at the age of 42. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved son of Betty J. Joseph and the late Bruce Baker and Leroy Joseph. Brother of Karl Bernard Stevenson, Antionette Hart, Anita Hart Clements and Andrea Joseph. Grandson of...

Donald Isadore Charles

Donald Isadore Charles

Jan 10, 2014

Donald "DADA" Isadore Charles departed this life on Friday, January 10, 2014 at her residence. Father of Donald (Catina) Barge, Regina Red, and Catina Red. Son of the late Felix, Sr. and Sophie Young Charles. Brother of Shirley C. Richard, Imogene C. Smith, Randolph Charles and the late Melvina C. Frederick, Curtis, Dave, Felix, Jr., Edward and Lawrence Charles, and...

Carl Bruce Watson

Carl Bruce Watson

Jan 10, 2014

Carl Bruce Watson peacefully departed this life on Friday, January 10, 2014 after a gradual decline in health. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family during the last days of life. Devoted son of Ethel Watson Thompson and the late Sylvan Gorrell. Loving brother of Vanessa Watson, Sherri (Norris) Byas, Lucretia Watson and Tiffany Thompson. Uncle of Alesha...

Noel Griffin Hardin

Noel Griffin Hardin

Jan 8, 2014

Noel Griffin Hardin entered into eternal rest on Wednesday January 8, 2014. Wife of Mitcher Hardin, Sr. Mother of Kimberly V. Lomax- (Aaron) Washington, Michael S. Lomax, Jr.,and Crystal Hardin. Daughter of the late Anne Mae Griffin and Paul Louis Griffin, Sr. Grandmother of Jahmikael, Sanaa, and Amari. Granddaughter of the late Willie and Earnestine Patterson, Elliott and Annie Hall...

Allie Thibodeaux

Allie Thibodeaux

Jan 7, 2014

Allie Mae Peters Thibodeaux entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Devoted wife of the late Clarence Thibodeaux. Loving mother of Keith (Alma) Peters of Forth Worth, Tx., Kimberly (Aaron) Friloux of Waggaman, La. Daughter of the late Saul Peters, Jr. and Filona Magee Peters. Granddaughter of the late Fleming Magee and Allie Sartin Magee Stewart. Caring sister...

Fery Varist, Sr.

Fery Varist, Sr.

Jan 6, 2014

Fery Varist, Sr., age 92, a retired employee of Hunt Wesson Oil, entered into eternal peace on Monday, January 6, 2014 at his residence. He was a native of Laplace, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA for the past 50 years. Beloved husband of 25 years to Elaine J. Varist by second marriage and the late Rachel Varist by...