Obituaries

Bernell Mose Nevill, Sr.

Bernell Mose Nevill, Sr.

Dec 17, 2013

Bernell Mose Nevil, Sr. transitioned from his earthly home to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Louisiana Continuing Care Hospital at the age of 74. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Bernell was an employee of Kaiser Aluminum for many years prior to the company closing. Beloved husband of Marie Crawford Nevil. Devoted...

Kenneth Young, Jr.

Kenneth Young, Jr.

Dec 15, 2013

Kenneth Young, Jr., a student at Landry-Walker High School, departed this life on Sunday, December 15, 2013. Loving son of Tammie Johnson and the late Kenneth Young, Sr. Grandson of Edgar Young, Janie Young and the late Joyce Mercadel. Brother of Edwaneka and Tamia Johnson. Companion of Sydney Sylvera; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age:...

Curtis Jones, Jr.

Curtis Jones, Jr.

Dec 15, 2013

Curtis Ulice Jones, Jr. entered into a peaceful rest on Sunday, December 15, 2013. Beloved son of Margaret Berryhill and the late Curtis Ulice Jones, Sr. Stepson of the late James Berryhill; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 61 years a native of Meridian, MS and a resident New Orleans, LA. Relatives and friends of...

Darrell Joseph Pierce

Darrell Joseph Pierce

Dec 14, 2013

Darrell Joseph Pierce, age 46, departed this life on Saturday, December 14, 2013 in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a native of Edgard, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Beloved husband of Eronda Pierce. Devoted father of Darrell Pierce, Jr. Loving son of Lovinia Pierce and the late Rufus Pierce. Grandson of the late Alexander and Alodia Pierce...

Major Gilmore, Sr.

Major Gilmore, Sr.

Dec 14, 2013

Major Gilmore, Sr., departed this life at his residence on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Husband of the late Ruby Louise Brown Gilmore. Father of Larry D. Gilmore, Debra A. Lindsey, Chyawanda Gilmore Cavalier, Vannessa Gilmore Scott, Jeannette Gilmore Payne, and Major Gilmore, Jr. Son of the late Mangold, Sr. and Olivia Gilmore. Grandson of the late Dock and Emiley Allen....

Gertrude Farlow Hill

Gertrude Farlow Hill

Dec 13, 2013

Gertrude Farlow Hill entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 13, 2013 at her residence. Beloved wife of 73 years to the late Edward Hill, Sr. Loving and devoted mother of Edward (Espor) Hill, Clara L. Lewis, Arthur (Pamela) Hill, Maxcine (Maurice) Charles, Claude (Georgia) Hill, Sr., Esther (Reginald, Sr.) Walker, Lawrence (Juanita) Hill, Sr., Annette (Raymond) Campbell, Keith (Nona)...

Victoria Macon Calvin

Victoria Macon Calvin

Dec 12, 2013

Victoria Macon Calvin entered into eternal rest at her residence with her family on Thursday, December 12, 2013. Wife of the late Sidney Calvin, Sr. Mother of Sidney (Janice) Calvin, Jr., Elousie (Henderson) Mumford, Alma Pegues, Shearon (Marie) Calvin, Wanda (Harry) Casby, Quinston (Katherine) Calvin, Cameron (Kathy) Calvin, Kim (Robert) Kency, and the late Terry, Jerry, Tim Calvin and Michael...

Emmanuel Amand Jethro

Emmanuel Amand Jethro

Dec 10, 2013

Emmanuel Armand Jethro (Eman) departed this life on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at University Hospital. Son of Steve Sr. and Mary Ann Jethro. Companion of Maxine Herndon. Also survived by 3 brothers Steve Jethro Jr., Marcus Jethro both of Louisiana and William Coppage of St . Louis 1. Niece IjAnika Jethro 1. Nephew JaQuan Cooper a host of aunts, uncles,...

Diane Marie Cooper

Diane Marie Cooper

Dec 10, 2013

Diane "Dee Dee" Cooper departed this life on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Loving and devoted mother of Terry (Ann) Anthony. Daughter of Mary Cooper Anthony and the late Russell McClain. Sister of Rosalyn Anthony (Rev. Curtis) Haywood, Gregory (Deetra) Cooper, and the late Joseph Anthony and Russell Cooper. Devoted friend of Marty Hart of Austin, Tx., also survived by a...

Margaret Coston Brown

Margaret Coston Brown

Dec 9, 2013

Margaret Coston Brown, a homemaker, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 9, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 78. She was native of Clinton, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Beloved wife of Willie K. Brown, Sr. Loving mother of Willie K. Brown, Jr., Gerard Brown, Gregory Brown, Derrick Brown, Anitra Brown, Elren...

Parnell Morris, Sr

Parnell Morris, Sr

Dec 9, 2013

Parnell Morris, Sr. departed this life at his residence on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 4:22p.m. Beloved of husband of the late Eula Mae Morris for 51 years. Devoted father of Clifford Morris, Loretta (Clevon) Walker, Elder Evelyn Morris, Raynell (Bobby) Taylor, Sr. and the late Parnell, Jr., Verdel Morris, and Regina Morris Martin. Grandfather of Bobby, Jr., and Ryan...

Alma Stevenson Christian

Alma Stevenson Christian

Dec 9, 2013

Alma Stevenson Christian, a retired employee of Ed Martin Seafood, departed this life on Monday, December 9, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Christian. Devoted mother of Alma C. BIllizson, Calvin Christian, Sr. and the late Stanley, Hollis, and Michael Christian. Grandmother of the late Bran Shawn Christian. Daughter of the late Hollis and...

Brian Keith Varnado

Brian Keith Varnado

Dec 9, 2013

Brian Keith Varnado entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 9, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved son of John and Lois Varnado. Devoted father of Chad K. (Jazmine), Alexis B., Iralisha Deon, Emmanuel, Emily, Jeremiah, and Naomi Varnado. Proud grandfather of Christian Prince Varnado. Loving brother of Savern J. (Camiella) Varnado, and Jason J. Varnado, also survived by...

Janie Mae Henry

Janie Mae Henry

Dec 7, 2013

Janie Henry departed this life on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Belle Vie Living Center in Gretna, LA. Mother of Eric Porter of Los Angeles, CA. Sister of Evelina London, Barbara Williams, Audrey Perkins, Joseph Peter and Eddie Peter who she reared; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces, great great nephews,,...

Joe Louis Bruce

Joe Louis Bruce

Dec 6, 2013

Joe Louis Bruce departed this life Friday, December 6, 2013 at River Region Hospice. Beloved husband of Lola S. Bruce. Father of Kenneth, Joel, Steven and Darren. Son of the late Henry and Charity Bruce; also survived by 3 sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 77 years a native of Erwinville, LA and a resident of...

Stanley Shepard Rodney

Stanley Shepard Rodney

Dec 2, 2013

Stanley Shepard Rodney, former pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church was called home by God on Monday, December 2, 2013, Husband of Lucille Bland Rodney and the late Gail S. Rodney for 28 years. Father of Candy (Nathan) Denis, Bonnie A. (Ernest) Henderson, Jacqueline (Jerome) Canselo, Dale (Gregory) Jacob, Barbara Carpenter, Stanley (Jennifer) Rodney, Jr. Adopted father of Troy Greenup....

Travis Estes

Travis Estes

Dec 2, 2013

Travis Estes departed this life Monday, December 2, 2013 to enter his place of eternal rest. Son of the late Cynthia Estes and Hebert Williams. Grandson of the late Hebert and Emma Estes. Brother of Chevelle E. (Ryan) Davis, Toya, Christopher (Ashley), and Robert Estes. Nephew of Carolyn Taylor, Marva Kaywood, Cheryl Washington, Beryl, Gayle, and Diane Estes, Mary Lee...

Onetha Marie Aitkens

Onetha Marie Aitkens

Dec 1, 2013

Onetha "Ms. Nita" Marie Aitkens peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013. She was the first female to work for Jefferson Parish as a labor and bridge operator. Mother of Curtis "Skipper" Williams and the late Dwight Porche. Daughter of the late Earline Porche and Curtis Aitkens. Sister of Marion Murdock, Sementry Arnold, Peggy A. Lixner, Shanda C. Popular,...

Mary Lee Hill

Mary Lee Hill

Nov 29, 2013

Mary Lee Hill, age 89, peacefully departed this life on Friday, November 29, 2013 at her residence at 4:20p.m. She was native of Jayess, MS. and a resident of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish for many years. Beloved wife of the late Rev. James Hill. Loving mother of Evangelist Jonnie (Pastor Robert) Walker, Pastor James (Evangelist Mary) Pittman, Willie (Linda)...

Sterling Jones, Sr.

Sterling Jones, Sr.

Nov 29, 2013

Sterling Jones, Sr. passed away on Friday November 29, 2013 at West Jefferson General Hospital at the age of 84, surrounded by loved ones. He Retired from John Mandeville after 30 years of service. He was a native of Houma, LA, a resident of Marrero, LA. Proceeded in death by his Mother Francis Ross Butler, and Father Mack Jones, Sr....