Obituaries
Pearlie Baker
Feb 17, 2014
Pearlie Mae Dorsey Baker departed this life on Monday, February 17, 2014 @ 3:49p.m. at her residence. Beloved wife of 57 years to Herbert "Hose" Baker . Mother of Major (Bernadine) Burton, Gilda (Vernon) Christoff, Carolyn Ball, Alaicia Baker , Trenace (James) Jefferson and the late Patricia Burton and Marilyn Baker Bold. Stepmother of Donna Baker, Herbert Thompson, Vandelyn (James)...
Norman Louis, Jr.
Feb 16, 2014
Norman "Stormin Norman" Louis, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and employed by the city of Ft. Worth, TX as a water conservationist. Beloved husband of Shawn Carr Louis. Devoted father of Norman, III and Alison Louis, Shaunece Carr and the late...
William James Bernhart, Jr.
Feb 14, 2014
William (Bernard) James Bernhart, Jr. departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, February, 14, 2014. Beloved husband of Lilly Bernhart. Father of Kawanda, Selena, and Chantrel Bernhart and the late William, III, Chanel, and Cheareal Bernhart. Son of the late Shirley Glasper. Grandson of the late Betsy Hardin. Brother of Rev. Louis E. (Sherryl) Phenix, Jr., Willie...
August Roussell
Feb 12, 2014
August "Stump" "Pops" Roussell, a retired employee of C.E. Natco for 34 years, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at his residence. Beloved husband of Magnolia Garrison Roussell. Father of Joyce Roussell, Adrienne L. Roussell, Kevin Roussell, Sr., and Keith (Gwendolyn) Roussell. Son of the late Sylvester "Piggy" Roussell, Sr. and Augustine Harris Roussell. Brother of Augustine...
Anthony Joseph Reese
Feb 12, 2014
Anthony Joseph Reese departed this life on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Our Lady of The Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA. Father of Anthony Smith, Denzel Smith, Taniel Harris, Destiny Elder and Anthony Nash. Son of Albertha Reese Tobias and Anthony Smith. Stepson of James Tobias. Brother of James Tobias, Jr., Jasper Tobias and Aurielle Tobias. Grandson of Rufus...
Daisy Mae Berry
Feb 10, 2014
Daisy Mae Berry was called home by her Heavenly Father on Monday, February 10, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Loving mother of Greg Berry and the late Lawrence"Tootie" Berry and Martin Berry. Daughter of the late Wiley Berry and Clara Keys Berry. Sister of Craig Adams, Solomon Berry, Loraine Wilkerson, Cynthia Berry Williams, Carolyn Berry Cabrera, Laurel and Rita...
Edna May Gabriel
Feb 9, 2014
Edna May Gabriel departed this life in Harvey, La. on Sunday, February 9, 2014 @ 8:00a.m. Loving wife of the late Walter A. Gabriel Jr. Devoted mother of Velda Refuge, Dwayne Gabriel, Donald Gabriel & Walter Gabriel III. Daughter of the late Mary Lee McGinnis. Stepdaughter of the late Elija McGinnis. Granddaughter of the late Simon and Ophelia Wilson. Sister...
Lytia Michelle Bradley
Feb 8, 2014
Lytia Michelle Bradley peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She was a graduate of John Ehret High School and Nicholls State University. Beloved daughter of Bernard, Sr. and Trudy Bradley. Sister of Monique (Kenneth, Sr.) Vontoure, and Bernard Bradley, Jr. Granddaughter of Johnell...
Alfred Brown
Feb 8, 2014
Alfred Brown, age 67, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at River Region Hospice. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Alfred was a retiree of Boh Brothers Construction where he worked as a carpenter. Beloved husband of Peggy Brown. Father of Alfred Brown and Sharon Doctor. Son of the late...
Rita Bellock Hampton
Feb 6, 2014
Rita "MaDear" Lilly Bellock Hampton departed this life on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at her residence. Beloved wife of the late Willie Hampton, Sr. Loving mother of Tienney (Valarie) Shellmir, Edward (Tyesha) Shellmir all of Los Angeles, CA, Willie (Natachia) Hampton, Joseph Hampton , Lionel Hampton, Shelia (Carl) Johnson, Carmenzetta (Clarence) Moten, Clara Hampton and the late Annette Hampton. Daughter...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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,...