Obituaries
Michael Joseph Briggs
Aug 25, 2013
Michael Joseph Briggs departed this life on Sunday, August 25, 2013 in Florence, SC. Loving father of Ashley E. Minner. Beloved son of Alean B. Jones and the late Joseph Domino. Brother of Robert Briggs, Wayne (Ann) Briggs and Sharon Lynn(Tilman) Goodwin; also survived by 3 grandson, 1 uncle, 3 aunts and a host of cousins other relatives and friends....
Robert Alphonse Veal
Aug 25, 2013
Robert Alphonse Veal was born September 30, 1964 and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 25, 2013. He graduated from John Ehret High School and attended Louisiana State University and Delgado Community College where he received an Associate Degree in applied science for occupational Safety and Environmental Health. Beloved son of Alphonse Veal and Dora Mae Veal. Beloved brother...
Alvin James Alexis
Aug 24, 2013
Alvin James Alexis, age 63, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved son of the Louis Alexis, Sr. and the late Lillian Alexis. Father of Freida (Ura) Sims of Thibodaux, LA, Faletta (Lorenzo) Acoff of Jacksonville, FL, Quenisha Landry of Kenner, LA, Cameron and Alvin...
Michele Burnside Fields
Aug 24, 2013
Michele Burnside Fields, a retired home health aide, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. She attended Delta College and was a member of Progressive Church Choir. Beloved wife of the late Donald Fields, Sr. Loving mother of Timothy Burnside Sr., Tiffany E. Burnside, Tawon E. Burnside and the late Tanya E....
Matthew Eurystthhee, Sr.
Aug 23, 2013
Matthew "Boss" Eurystthee, Sr., a retired sandblaster and painter, departed this life on Friday, August 23, 2013. Beloved husband of Carolyn Brooks Eurystthee by second marriage and the late Vera Marie Eurystthee by first marriage. Loving father of Catherine Charles, Joyce, Ruth, Sandra, and Mark Eurystthee, Paulette Eurystthee-Jones, Gilbertha Eurystthee-John, Tiffany Eurystthee-Strong and the late Matthew Eurystthee, Jr. Stepfather of...
Ronald John Williams
Aug 21, 2013
Ronald John Williams, Sr., age 62, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 21, 2012, surrounded by family at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a proud deacon of Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Harvey, LA serving over 30 years and a dedicated member of The Harvey Civic Association. Ronald attended Ascension Parish School System and was a former employee...
Viola Harkless Hendricks
Aug 21, 2013
Viola Harkless Hendricks, a housewife, departed this life at her residence on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Mrs. Hendricks was a deaconess at Shiloh Baptist Church of Gretna, La. Wife of Carl Hendricks, Sr. Mother of Carl L. (Robyn) Hendricks, Jr., Vincent H. (Trina) Hendricks. Daughter of the late James and Ludell Harkless, also survived by 9 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren,...
Charles Lestrick
Aug 20, 2013
Charles (Preacher Man) Lestrick, Sr., a retired truck driver Jefferson Parish Sanitation Department, departed this life at his residence on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Father of Verna Lestrick (Willis) Reed, Charles (Monica) Lestrick, Jr., Olanzo Lestrick, and Arthur Lestrick. Son of the late Arthur Lestrick, Sr. and Elsie Smith Lestrick. Brother of Norman Lestrick , Irene Lestrick (Nashid) Salahuddin, and...
Lola Mae Mahoney
Aug 20, 2013
Lola Mae T. Mahoney, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 4:25a.m. Wife of the late Herbert Mahoney, Sr. Mother of Lester Thomas, Joyce (Praylen) Dickerson, Angela (Michael) Ellis, Herbert, Bruce, Shelia (Stanley) Mahoney and the late Marie Rhea. Daughter of the late Earl Thomas and Marie Jones. Sister of Herman Davis, Willie Thomas, Brenda...
Viola Watts Hayes
Aug 19, 2013
Viola Watts Hayes entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 19, 2013 at her residence. Wife of the late Sidney Hayes. Mother of Ruth Martin, Flora Garrison, Robert Hayes, Elder Sadie Mason, Sidney Hayes, Elijha Hayes, Willie J. Hayes of Detroit, MI., Roberta Moore of Montgomery, AL. Daughter of the late Elijah Watts and Mary Moses Watts, also survived by...
Cora Lee Baptiste Kelly
Aug 19, 2013
Cora Lee Baptiste Kelly entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 19, 2013 at the age of 88. She was a native and lifelong resident of Algiers, LA. Beloved wife of the late Henry John Kelly. Devoted mother of Dwight (Gertrude) and Pastor Vaughn (Vickie) Kelly, Sr., Karen (Walter) Allen, Apostle Pamela (Apostle Timothy) Williams, Kim Kelly (Cedric) Aaron and...
Rever Christian Moore
Aug 19, 2013
Rever (Momma Rever) Christian Moore, age 91, departed this earthly life on Monday, August 19, 2013 at her residence. Beloved daughter of the late Clarence Christian, Sr. and Selina Allen Christian. Wife of the late Herbert Moore, Sr. Mother of Larry (Maxie) and Kevin Moore and the late Matron Dorsey. Stepmother of Herbert Moore. Adopted mother of Deniece Armand and...
Ethel R. Camp
Aug 17, 2013
Ethel Ruffin Camp departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 17, 2013. Beloved mother of Charlie, Sr. (Barbara) Camp, Elouise (Eric, Sr.) Hogan, and the late Percy and Harry Camp. Daughter of the late Elijah and Mary Ruffin. Sister of Albertha Ruffin, also survived by 17 grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephew, cousins...
Eddie James Robertson
Aug 15, 2013
Eddie James Robertson departed this life on Thursday, August 15, 2013. Son of Victorine Gilmore (LeeWill) and Johnny Scott. Companion of Denise Patterson. Father of Eddie White, Jerron Robertson, Donovan Robertson, Eddie Robertson, and Janae. Stepfather of Quiana Ridgeley, Larry Patterson, Sara and Meeche Woods. Brother of Leon and Ray Robertson, Elma Clark, Glenda Randall, Elaine Smith (Isaac), Jacqueline Robertson,...
Aaron John Webb
Aug 15, 2013
Aaron John Webb, age 43, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at his residence. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. He was a graduate of John H. Martyn High School and a former employee of Harrah' s Casino . Loving son of Gloria C. Webb and the late Charlie Webb. Brother of...
Nikiayh Le'Mar Westerfield
Aug 14, 2013
Nikiayh Le'Mar Westerfield departed this life on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at the age of 19. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Nikiayh was a 2012 graduate of Helen Cox High School and continued his studies at Southern University Baton Rouge majoring in chemical engineering. Loving son of Sean and Nakia Green. Beloved...
Dave Harrison
Aug 14, 2013
Dave A. "Doe Boy" Harrison departed this life on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at the age of 19. He was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Dave was a graduate of West Jefferson High School Class of 2011 and was presently a chemical engineering major at Southern University Baton Rouge. Beloved son of Dave Felo...
Dale M. Goudia
Aug 14, 2013
Dale Matthew (Hippy/Goo) Goudia entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at the age of 59. He was a native of Wallace, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Dale was a United States Air Force Veteran. Devoted father of Asantra Elizabeth Goudia and Jiarus Bazile. Loving grandfather of LaRon Goudia and Janiah Jones. Great grandfather of...
Danarius Raymell Meredith, Sr.
Aug 11, 2013
Danarius Raymell "Dee" Meredith, Sr., a laborer for S&S Hauling, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 11, 2013 @ 8:42p.m. Fiancé of Tonya M. Wilson. Father of Danarius Raymell Meredith, Jr. Son of Elmond D. Saul and Damaris M. Roussell. Stepson of Ernest Roussell III. Grandson of Ben Muhammad, Dora Saul, and the late Waltereen Meredith, and Elmond J....
Esther Mae Shelby
Aug 11, 2013
Esther Mae Shelby, a retired X-Ray Technician, departed this life on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at the age of 76. Wife of the late Jack Shelby, Jr. Mother of Juan (Shameka), Norvel (Gina) and Wayne (Rory) Shelby. Daughter of the late Ellen Henderson and Norvel Laws. Also survived by 4 brothers, 6 sisters, 12 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and a host...