Obituaries

Ernest London

Ernest London

Nov 21, 2013

Reverend Doctor Ernest London, Sr., pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church of Gretna, LA was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at the age of 69. Beloved husband of Marie Garrison London. Devoted father of two daughters, Renette London and Micah London- (Donte) Moore. Grandfather of Ernest K. London, Deasia, Darius, and Dayonne Moore,...

Shawanda Lynn Ross

Shawanda Lynn Ross

Nov 21, 2013

Shawanda Lynn Ross departed this earth at Maison Deville Nursing Home on Thursday, November 21, 2013. Wanda attended John Ehret Sr. High School. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant and stay at home mom. Wanda enjoyed being a mother to her ten beautiful children and nurturing her relationship with her own mother through daily phone calls. Loving mother of...

Joanne Marie Shaw Montano

Joanne Marie Shaw Montano

Nov 20, 2013

Joanne Marie Shaw Montano, age 49, departed this life on earth at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 10:50pm with her family at her bedside, expect for her oldest son Bernard who was in Oklahoma in the military. She was a native and resident of Harvey, LA and attended school at Elm Grove Elementary, Helen Cox...

Nelda H. Nelson

Nelda H. Nelson

Nov 18, 2013

Nelda Hadley Nelson, a retired Food Service Technician for the Archdiocese of New Orleans departed this life at Wynhoven Health Care Center on Monday, November 18, 2013. Mother of Shonda Nelson-(Edward) Riley and Ryan H. (Angel) Nelson. Grandmother of Ethan A. Nelson and Isiah A. Petty. Daughter of the late Benjamin and Ethel Hadley. Sister of Bernell (Beverly) Hadley, Eric...

Barbara Lee-Ayers

Barbara Lee-Ayers

Nov 18, 2013

Barbara Lee-Ayers peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 18, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was a graduate of L. W. Higgins High School Class of 1970. Barabara was a employed by Avondale Shipyard, Entergy, Jefferson Community Center and the Jefferson Parish Council Office under Councilman Mark Spears. Beloved wife of British Ayers. Devoted mother of Jamel...

Elmer LeBranch

Elmer LeBranch

Nov 17, 2013

Elmer "Billy" LeBranch entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Waldon Health Care Center. Beloved husband of Ida Nelson LeBranch. Loving father of Marion Williams, Ella L. Brown, Gwendolyn L. Manuel and David R. LeBranch and his granddaughter Irian Swilley who he reared. Son of the late Joseph, Sr. and Annastein LeBranch; also survived by a host...

Livinia Loydrake Sarrazin

Livinia Loydrake Sarrazin

Nov 16, 2013

Livinia Loydrake Sarrazin entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, November 16, 2013. Wife of the late Wilmer Sarrazin. Mother of Eric R. (Gwendolyn) Loydrake. Daughter of the late Wilmer Loydrake, Sr. and Vertlee Loydrake.Sister of Wilmer Loydrake, Jr., Lorraine Loydrake and the late Frank Loydrake,, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends....

Berthie Lee St. Ann

Berthie Lee St. Ann

Nov 16, 2013

Berthie Lee St. Ann departed this life on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Carrington Place of New Orleans. She was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and Delgado Community College. Berthie was employed as a teacher with Orleans Parish School Board. Devoted mother of Shwan St. Ann. Loving grandmother of Brittney, Matthew and Mitchell St. Ann. Sister of...

Mary Ella Bell Zeno

Mary Ella Bell Zeno

Nov 16, 2013

Mary Ella Bell Zeno, peacefully passed away at her residence on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the age of 87. She was a native of Woodville, MS and longtime resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Zeno, Sr. Loving mother of George McClain, Doris (Norman) Robinson, Clarence (Elaine) Zeno, Jr., Dama (Eric) Ainge, Gilbert Zeno, Eugene (Rose)...

Marguerite Charles Carter

Marguerite Charles Carter

Nov 14, 2013

Marguerite "Ardee" Charles Carter, peacefully left her earthly life on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Ochsner Hospital-Westbank. Beloved wife of the late Willie Carter, Sr.; and beloved mother of Cheri, Charlene, Elliot, Charmaine, Everett (Patrice), Noel, Shawn, Derrick (Sonya), Nicole and Darian Carter; and Dion Charles. Daughter of the late Rev. Frank, Sr. and Charlotte Santiago Charles;...

Myrtle Spears Haten

Myrtle Spears Haten

Nov 13, 2013

Myrtle Pauline Spears Haten departed this life on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. Mother of Victoria Marie Blount, Stephanie Blount, Welcome Denise Blount, Eddie Blount, Rickey Jordan Blount, Mildred Ann Haten, Patricia Haten, and the late Leroy Blount. Daughter of the late Earl and Lizzie Spears Haten. Sister of Pearlina Calhoun, Mary Shinn, Betsy Elizabeth Johnson, Emma Tarts, Robert Louis Haten,...

Betty Jean Peterson

Betty Jean Peterson

Nov 12, 2013

Betty Jean Peterson departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 11:09a.m. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Peterson. Devoted mother of Deborah Williams, Steven Pierre, Penny Pierre, Connie Booker, Kerry (Karen) Pierre, Jody Peterson and the late Cherry Pierre. Daughter of the late Cordell and Clifford Lastrappe,Sr. Sister of Mildred Keller and the...

Robert Stamps

Robert Stamps

Nov 12, 2013

Robert Stamps, age 57, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at his residence. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Harvey, LA. Robert was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and was employed by Resolve Marine of Fort Lauderdale, FL as a Tugboat Captain, which allowed him the opportunity...

Johnnie Hicks

Johnnie Hicks

Nov 12, 2013

Johnnie (Hicks) Hicks, Jr. entered into eternal rest at Ferncrest Manor Living Center on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Father of Olivia Victorian, Monique Joseph, DeChaun Hicks (Wilbert) Robinson, Lenard Hicks, Chilion (Sjvana) Hicks, and the late John Darryl Hicks. Son of the late Johnnie Sr. and Mabell Hicks. Brother of Alvin (Amelia) Hicks, Metizzi Johnson, Barbara Mason, and the late...

Laura Mae LaFrance

Laura Mae LaFrance

Nov 11, 2013

Laura Mae (Lottie) (Mosey) LaFrance answered the Master's call and went to her Heavenly home at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, November 11, 2013. Wife of the late Antoine LaFrance, Jr. Mother of Cynthia (George) Keith, Kenneth (Mechelle), Gregory (Nikosha), Troy (Angela) LaFrance and the late Antoine III, Lannie, Elverna LaFrance, and Elverna LaFrance Riggins. Beloved daughter of the...

Vera Nell Bass

Vera Nell Bass

Nov 11, 2013

Vera Nell Bass entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 11, 2013 at her residence. Mother of Gloria (J.B.) Holloway, Diane (Ernest) Dede, Michelle (Ronald) Swayne, Gwendolyn Bass, Wayne Bass, and the late Larry Bass. Sister of Rev. J. Napoleon Bass, Robert Earl (Carmen) Bass, Evelyn Haley, Frankie (Hollie) Booth, Celestine Fairman, and Lela Bass, also survived by 18 grandchildren,...

Paul Anthony Jackson, Sr

Paul Anthony Jackson, Sr

Nov 10, 2013

Paul Anthony "PJ" Jackson, Sr. departed this life at Canon Hospice on Sunday, November 10, 2013. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a retired welder from Avondale Shipyard after 30 years of service. Beloved husband of Theoclaire Jackson. Loving father of Paul A., Jr., Ryan K., Jaime and Gerren Jackson. Son of the late John and Daisy...

Radford Terry Wright

Radford Terry Wright

Nov 9, 2013

Radford Terry Wright, a carpenter departed this life at University Hospital on Thursday, November 7, 2013. He was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and a band member of Black Odyssey. Father of Terri, Chiante, Corey, and Clinton. Son of Isreal Wright and the late Ophelia Wright. Brother of David (Andrea) Wright, Erin (Mary) Wright, Gissander (Ora) Wright,...

Joyce Taylor Craig

Joyce Taylor Craig

Nov 7, 2013

Joyce Young Craig entered into her Father's House on Thursday, November 7, 2013. Wife of Albert Craig, Sr. Mother of Tammy Craig ( Michael Rich), Ennis Jones, Albert Craig, Jr., Tracy Craig, Brandon Craig, and Rayona Williams. Grandmother of the late Albert Bullock. Daughter of the late Taylor (Lillian) Young and Thelma Stafford. Sister of the late Rose Mary Price,...

Jerry Del Pinion

Jerry Del Pinion

Nov 5, 2013

Jerry D. (Pee Wee) Pinion departed this life on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at the age of 50. Loving son of Carrie Dell M. Skinner and Greely F. Pinion. Devoted father of Tanisha Jones. Brother of Greely and Melvin of Texas, David (Yvette) Pinion of Kenner, LA, and Sharon P. Robinson of Waggaman, LA. Uncle of Jamie and Makita Pinion...