Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
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...