Obituaries

Bonnie Bell Divinity

Bonnie Bell Divinity

Nov 22, 2014

Bonnie Bell Burns Divinity, age 80, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at her home in Harvey, LA. Bonnie was a member of Mt. Sinai C.M.E. Church, Harvey, LA. She was an Entrepreneur and business partner of Divinity Trucking Service for 43 years with her beloved husband of 60 years Louis Willie Divinity, Sr. Loving mother of Louis...

Lionel Ross, Sr.

Lionel Ross, Sr.

Nov 20, 2014

Lionel Ross, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at the age of 76. Husband of 54 years to Gloria Ross. Father of Sheba Ross Logan, Lionel Ross, Jr., Corey (Connie) Ross, Taurus "Tyron" (Tanika) Ross, Torres (Yolanda) Ross and Keyron (Marquita) Ross. Son of the late Willie, Sr. and Eliza Santiago Ross. Brother of Eliza (Samuel)...

Sinclair Wright, Jr.

Sinclair Wright, Jr.

Nov 20, 2014

Sinclair "The Streetcar Man" Wright, Jr., age 70, departed this life on earth on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at St. Theresa Hospice Hospital. He was a native of Franklin, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Sinclair was employed as a security guard for 44 years at Touro Infirmary Hospital of New Orleans. His true love of art was expressed...

Cheramie Waits Louper

Cheramie Waits Louper

Nov 17, 2014

Cheramie "Cherry" Waits Louper, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014 at her residence. Cheramie was educated in New Orleans, LA. She was employed as a Patient Care Nurse at Ochsner Hospital until her health failed and caused her to retire. Wife of the late Martin Michael Louper, Sr. Mother of Keanna Jones, Martin Michael Louper, Jr., Brandon (Kaswana) Louper, and...

KeiShon Terrell Every

KeiShon Terrell Every

Nov 14, 2014

KeiShon Terrell Every, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Son of Raymond Williams and Noreen Every. Brother of RaeShon Every, Sr. and LaShon Every-Austin. Grandson of Lucille Every and Royal A. Every, Sr. Great grandson of the late Jerry and Mable Jones, Adam and Enola Every, Sr. Cousin of the late Ken Every Mayfield....

John Henry Johnson, Jr.

John Henry Johnson, Jr.

Nov 14, 2014

John Henry Johnson, Jr., a retired employee of the United States Postal Service, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 14, 2014 at the age of 66. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. John was a 1966 graduate of Lincoln High School and served his country as a sergeant in the United...

Willie D. Cook

Willie D. Cook

Nov 13, 2014

Willie Dean Cook departed this life on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Beloved husband of Elaine C. Cook. Stepfather of Lolita and Oscar Blunt, Mahalia Brathwaite, Noel Starks, Annette Epps, Sandra Lewis and Antira Zanders. Son of the late James M. Cook and Alberta Good; also survived by 24 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 5 great great...

Milton Carter, Jr.

Milton Carter, Jr.

Nov 8, 2014

Milton "Pappy" Carter, Jr., departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the age of 65. He was a native of St. James, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Milton was a retired employee of the Jefferson Parish Water Department. Loving husband of Carolyn Scott Carter. Father of Trumaine (Laquanta) Carter, Varice Webber,...

Brison Christopher Williams

Brison Christopher Williams

Nov 4, 2014

Brison Christopher Williams, age 36, departed this life on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Husband of the late April Kim Collins Williams. Devoted and loving father of Angel and Amhad Williams. Son of Linda Julian Williams and the late Brison Charles Williams. Devoted friend of Anitra Hudson. Godson of Roland Arceneaux and Cynthia Shepard; also survived...

Charles Ellis Turner,Jr

Charles Ellis Turner,Jr

Nov 4, 2014

YNC Charles Ellis Turner, Jr. (USNR Ret), age 59, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Jackie as he was affectionately called by family and friends served his country as a Chief Officer of the United States Navy for 20 years retiring from...

Michelle Parker Burton

Michelle Parker Burton

Nov 3, 2014

Michelle "MeMe" Parker Burton, age 52, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 3, 2014. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Michelle was a graduate of New Orleans Public School System and a 1983 graduate of Southern University at New Orleans. She was a dedicated employee for over 28 years with Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New...

Shywan Linear Walker Phoenix

Shywan Linear Walker Phoenix

Nov 3, 2014

Shywan L. Walker Phoenix, a care provider departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, November 3, 2014. Wife of Alvin Phoenix, Jr. Mother of Arisha Walker, Brandon Walker, and Shawell Walker. Grandmother of the late Brandon Brian Walker. Daughter of the late Ernest Foley and Lilly Mae Walker Stevenson. Sister of Dannoy Stevenson, Bernard Foley, Michael Foley,...

Alflorence Curtis

Alflorence Curtis

Nov 2, 2014

CURTIS January 4, 1945 - November 2, 2014 Alflorence Curtis 69, made his transition peacefully on November 2, 2014 at Marina Del Rey Regional Hospital, Marina Del Rey, CA after a long illness. He is survived by his loving mother, Burnice Divinity Perkins,two brothers, Patrick Curtis, Harvey, LA , Michael Curtis, Katy, TX. Service will be held on Friday, November...

Laura Ann George

Laura Ann George

Nov 2, 2014

Laura Ann "Bizzy" George, age 53, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at her residence surrounded by loved ones. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Laura was a graduate of Xavier Prep High School Class of 1979. Devoted mother of James (Tiffany) and Jarvis (Cierra) George and Johnae' Ozokwo....

Evelina Allen

Evelina Allen

Nov 2, 2014

Evelina Allen, a retired CNA, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at JoEllen Smith Living Center. Mother of Carnell Allen, Glenn Allen, Cuttie Allen, and the late Reginald Allen. Daughter of the late Joseph "Joe" Allen and Evelina Cole. Sister of Florence Robertson and the late Virginia Mitchell, Millie Stewart, Velma Jones, Dorothy Mitchell, Delores Thompson, Joseph,...

Joseph Carter

Joseph Carter

Oct 30, 2014

Joseph Carter, a retired truck driver departed this life at his residence on Thursday, October 30, 2014. Beloved husband of Brenda Diana Odom Carter. Father of Jasmine Odom and Brandan Odom. Son of the late Milton, Sr. and Alma Carter. Grandson of the late Joseph and Mary Carter Houston. Age: 71 years a native of St. James, La. and a...

Mary Eliazbeth Cooper Anthony

Mary Eliazbeth Cooper Anthony

Oct 28, 2014

Mary Elizabeth Cooper Anthony, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. Devoted wife of the late Joseph Anthony, Sr. Mother of Rosalyn (Rev. Curtis) Haywood, Gregory (Deedy) Cooper, and the late Joseph Anthony, Jr. Russell and Diane Cooper. Daughter of the late Louis Cooper, Sr. and Emma Kenan. Grandmother of the late Gerald Michael Anthony. Great grandmother of the late...

Clarence Johnson

Clarence Johnson

Oct 28, 2014

Clarence Johnson departed this life on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved husband of Ethel Mae Johnson. Father of Susan Carey. Stepfather of the late Anthony and Larry Jarrow. Son of the late Leonard Johnson and Josephine Harin Johnson. Brother of Oliver Johnson, Harold Johnson, George Foster, Rebecca Barry, Albertha Johnson, Mary Louise Foster Johnson, Ivory...

Bobby Joseph

Bobby Joseph

Oct 28, 2014

Bobby Joseph, age 64, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Bobby was a professional window cleaner. Beloved husband of Sylvia Richardson Joseph. Loving father of Bobby (Charlotte) King, Terry Mason (Derrick) Earle, Darlene (Clarence) King, Denise Mason (Craig) Flournoy, Victor (Fredrika) Joseph, Aaron Joseph and the late...

Bernadette Procter Riley

Bernadette Procter Riley

Oct 27, 2014

Bernadette " Miss Bunny" Procter Riley, a retired school teacher for Jefferson Parish School System for over 32 years departed this life and was called to heaven on Sunday, October 26, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Louis H. Riley, Sr. for over 37 years. Mother of Louis H. Riley, Jr. Mother in law of Lucretia. Grandmother of Ja'Coby A....