Obituaries
Leaner Johnson Riggins
Jan 6, 2014
Leaner Johnson Ross Riggins departed this life on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank.. Wife of the late Hilton Riggins, Sr. Loving mother of Mack (Theresa) Ross, III, Shelana Martin, Keven (Faith) Riggins, Vera (Roland) Perrilliatt, and Wanda Riggins. Stepmother of Hilton (Gerryl) Riggins, Jr. and Joan R. Slaughter. Daughter of the late Ather, Sr. and Leona...
Sherman Joseph Griffin
Jan 6, 2014
Sherman Joseph Griffin departed this life on Monday, January 6, 2014. Loving father of Sherman, Shawn, and Natasha Smith, Charlene Guy, Krystina Jarreau, and the late Jaleel Smith and Guy Jarreau. Son of the late Joseph James Surtain and Gloria Griffin. Brother of Theodore Griffin, Jr., Gregory Griffin, Keith Surtain, Charlene Griffin and the late Kevin Griffin, Sr.; also survived...
Clarence Clark
Jan 5, 2014
Clarence Clark entered into eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, January 5, 2014. Son of the late Alvin Minor and Chichal Butler. Stepson of Wayne Butler. Brother of Alvin Clark (Lynette Bullock Clark). Uncle of Romain Dison, Quanisha Bullock, and the late Albert Bullock. Great uncle of Skyy Joshua and Romyhia Simon, also survived by a host of other...
Ethel Brue McKay
Jan 4, 2014
Ethel "Tiny" Mae McKay, peacefully passed from this life on Saturday, January 4, 2014 after a gradual decline in health. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family during the last days of life. Devoted wife of Tyronne McKay, Sr. Loving mother of Michelle (Warren) Fulwood, Tyrone (Felisia) McKay, Jr., Surruntha (Junior, Sr.) Hicks, and Demetruim (Maria) McKay. Grandmother...
Ike Hunter,Sr.
Jan 4, 2014
Ike Hunter, Sr. left this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 4, 2014. Father of Ike (Emily) Hunter, Jr., James Curtis (Margaret Ann) Hunter, Patricia (Ethen) Crawford, Genorise (Philip) Davis, Charmaine (George) Davis, also survived by 30 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Age: 87 years a...
Eula Russell Johnson
Jan 3, 2014
Eula Pearl Johnson, age 85, transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, January 3, 2014. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved wife of the late Robert Johnson, Sr. . Loving mother of Eula (Edward) Holmes, Omega (Robert) Jones, Eliza (Leslie) Longmire, Glendon Berry, Nelson (the late Anne Marie) Berry, Bernell Berry...
Mary Lee Wilson
Dec 31, 2013
Mary Lee Ellis Wilson entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at the age of 70. She was a native of Claiborne County, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Loving mother of Prophetess Patricia Frye (Bishop Jerry, Sr.) Henry, Crystal Frye (Shawn) Robair, Ira D. Frye, Samantha Batiste (Ramie) Altow, Corey Williams and the late Lillian Williams....
Gloria Reado Dumas
Dec 31, 2013
Gloria Reado Dumas, a native of New Orleans, LA, transitioned to the Lord on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at the age of 80 in Baton Rouge, LA. Beloved wife of Earlis Dumas, Sr. Loving mother of Alonzo (Jacqueline ) Campbell, Jr., Mizell (Verna) Campbell, Sr., Donnell (Madonna) Campbell, Maureen Campbell, Wonda Campbell, Ulonda Campbell, Cicely Campbell (James) Jones, Tanya Dunkin...
Grace R. Christopher
Dec 31, 2013
Grace Reimonenq Christopher was called by God to heaven on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Loving and devoted wife of 56 years to Albert O. Christopher, Jr. Mother of Albert Christopher, III, Pamela Poydras, Jeffery Christopher, Lisa Woods, Stacy Sartin, and Corey Christopher. Sister of Floyd Reimonenq, also survived by 15 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews,...
Solomon Percy Woods
Dec 30, 2013
Solomon Percy Woods, a retired bus driver entered into eternal rest at Plaquemine Caring Center on Monday, December 30, 2013. Beloved husband of Mary Woods. Father of Napoleon Woods, Dawn Woods, Mark Woods, Melinda Carter, and Samantha Woods. Son of the late Labe Woods and Nancy Chase. Brother of Minister Harrison Stinson, Julia Crutchfield, Alma Thompson, and the late Charles...
Edward Weatherspoon
Dec 30, 2013
Edward (Eddie) Weatherspoon departed this life peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2013 surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Mary Francis Weatherspoon. Son of the late Albert Weatherspoon, Sr. and Mildred Holden. Brother of Evangelist George Weatherspoon of N.O., La., Albert Weatherspoon, Jr. of Baton Rouge, La., Martha Weatherspoon of Centerville, Ms,. and Minnie (Lee) Clincy of Jackson, Ms., also survived...
Helen Benn Price
Dec 28, 2013
Helen Benn Price went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at the age of 97. She was a lifelong and oldest resident of Lower Coast Algiers Cutoff Community. Mama Helen as she is affectionately known was the oldest member of Second Baptist Church of Algiers, LA Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Price, Sr. Devoted...
Trevis Lee Savage
Dec 27, 2013
Trevis Lee Savage departed this life at Kindred Hospital on Friday, December 27, 2013. Husband of Kim Savage. Father of Dari Savage, Shelia Reed, Nicholas Burton, Wendell Riggins, Jr., Vincent Riggins, Sr., Quantausa Riggins, Sr., Kimdell Riggins, Sr., and Shirdell Riggins. Son of Alton L. Savage, Sr. and Neva Lewis. Stepsonof Barbara A. Savage. Brother of Brian Savage, Alton L....
Willie B Smith, II
Dec 26, 2013
Willie B. Smith, II, a lost prevention officer for Lowe's, departed this life on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at River Parish Hospital in Laplace, LA at 12:04a.m. He served his country as a meber of the United States Navy. Beloved husband of Shevonne T. Smith. Loving father of Jessica (Damon) Thomas, Corneila, De'Angela and Willie Smith, III. Grandfather of Damylon...
Joyce Inez Faulkner
Dec 26, 2013
Joyce Inez Faulkner, a retired nurse, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at the age of 86. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved wife of Lee V. Faulkner, Sr., loving mother of Carolyn Holland, Terry (Linda) Kennard, Justin (Patricia) Kennard, Leslie Nolden, Lisa (Carlton, Sr.) Langford, Lee V.(Toyane)...
Willie Birden
Dec 25, 2013
Willie Birden, a retired employee of International Matex Tank Terminal (IMTT) for 30 years departed this life at Canon Hospice on Wednesday, December 25, 2013. Maxine James Birden. Father of Willie, Jr., Bryant (Tracy), Carmen, Kendra, and Kendra. Brother of David (Dolly) Birden, Jr., Dolores Birden, Ethel Lou (Thomas) Bell of Milwaukee, Wi., Vivion (Rev. Howard ) Smith of San...
Clarence Joseph Watkins, Jr
Dec 23, 2013
Clarence Joseph Watkins, Jr., a retired truck driver departed this life at his residence on Monday, December 23, 2013. Husband of the late Ethel Hawthorne. Father of Darlene Lynette Watkins, Coby Meyers, Clarence Joseph Whitney, and Ashley Whitney. Son of Rev. Clarence Watkins and the late Margaret Watkins. Stepson of Willie B. Watkins. Brother of Delores Kelly, Patricia Louis Watkins,...
Denise Williams Brown
Dec 22, 2013
Denise "Peasy" Williams Brown, God needed another angel so on Sunday, December 22, 2013 he called on Denise, she left her earthly body at Ochsner Foundation Hospital at the age of 58. She was a native of Ama, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA Beloved wife of 29 years to Kim D. Brown. Devoted mother of Brandon, Bryson, Branford...
Louise Singleton Jones
Dec 22, 2013
Louise S. Jones, a retired employee of the Jefferson Parish School Board, departed this life on Sunday December 22, 2013 at 1:20a.m. Beloved wife of Elijah J. Jones. Devoted mother of Floyd C. (Valerie) Richards, Gregory ( Melony) Jones and the late Gloria Starks. Daughter of the late Jimmie and Orelia Singleton. Sister of the late Jimmie Singleton,Jr., Clarence Singleton,...
Orinetta Gaines Common
Dec 21, 2013
Orinetta (Netta) Mahalia Gaines Common entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 21, 2013. Wife of the late Charles Common, III. Mother of Thaddeus (Lakisha) Common, Phylicia (Sean) Smith and the late Valencia Common. Beloved grandmother of Killian Common, Yahaira Davis, and Ayden Smith. Daughter of the late Erma and Willie Gaines. Sister of Carolyn Harry, and Gregory (Sonya) Gaines....
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