Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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....
Sylvester Williams, Jr.
Nov 28, 2013
Sylvester Williams, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 79. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Sylvester was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School, Texas College in Tyler, TX and served his country for four year in the United States Army. He was...
Rebecca McIntyre
Nov 27, 2013
Rebecca McIntyre entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at her residence. Devoted companion of Calvin Clark. Loving mother of Tyrone McIntyre. Daughter of the late Eddie and Ruby Thompson McIntyre. Sister of Eddie Williams, Wardell and Nolan McIntyre, Ethel Lee, Iola, Burnetta, Sylvia, Angle and Linda McIntyre and the late Samuel Custard; also survived by 6 grandchildren...
Kenneth Carl Young
Nov 26, 2013
Kenneth Carl Young, affectionately known as Skeeta, departed this world on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at the age of 60. He was a native of New Orleans, LA, a former resident of Marrero, LA (Jackson Town) and currently a resident of New Orleans, LA. Kenneth was a graduate of West Jefferson High School Class of '71, where he distinguished himself...
Minnie Moore Williams
Nov 24, 2013
Minnie Moore Williams departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at 11:55p.m. Wife of the late Albert P. Williams. Daughter of the late Charlie Moore and Mose Ella Lewis. Granddaughter of the late Sarah Brazley. Sister of Emma Carter and Lutricia Wells. Aunt of Larry Carter, Chanell Bell, Jason Carter, and John Wells. Great...
Edward Jones, Sr.
Nov 22, 2013
Edward (Bean/Peas) Jones, Sr., peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 22, 2013 surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home, at the age of 81. Edward was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA (McDonoghville). He served his country in the United States Army for eight years in World War...
Indren Washington Lewis
Nov 22, 2013
Indren Ann Washington Lewis departed this life on Friday, November 22, 2013 in Atlanta, GA . Loving wife of Michael Lewis. Devoted mother of Dichelle Lewis, Keena Brooks, Keoki Brown, Shelita Larvinette, Shaquenta Walter, Lawrence Washington, Michael Washington, Kenneth Washington and Leo Martin. Daughter of the late Leonard and Malinda Washington. Stepdaughter of Hannah Prince. Granddaughter of the late Fannie...