Obituaries

Cathy Ann Taylor

Cathy Ann Taylor

Aug 8, 2013

Cathy Ann Taylor fell into eternal sleep, as she awaited the resurrection promised by our heavenly father on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. Daughter of the late James Edward Taylor, Sr . and Gladys Watson Taylor. Sister of James (Jacqueline) Roy (Gail), Robert (Kathy), Michael (Rogerlyn), Tommie, Don, and Rosa Taylor, Brenda (the late Johnny...

Donald Kenneth Harrison

Donald Kenneth Harrison

Aug 8, 2013

Donald "Dr. D" K. Harrison, a Vietnam Veteran and overhead crane operator for 37 years, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 8, 2013. Father of Donald, Jr., and Dwayne Harrison, Gabrielle Buckner, and Tyrice Buckner who he affectionately called his daughter. Son of James and Dorothy Harrison. Brother of Lester, Arthur, and Ronald Harrison, Linda Williams, and Beverly Smith...

Wilbert Fisher, Jr.

Wilbert Fisher, Jr.

Aug 7, 2013

Wilbert Fisher, Jr., Executive Agent and President of Will Fisher Allstae Insurance Agency, President and Owner of ED&K, LLC, departed this life at his residence after a 13 month battle with lung cancer, on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at the age of 70. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved husband of Lucy...

Vera Harrison Jenkins

Vera Harrison Jenkins

Aug 6, 2013

Vera Harrison Jenkins departed this life at Wynhoven Health Care Center on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Mother of Wanda H. Jackson, Charlene H. (Jesse) Hunter, Charles (Evelyn) Harrison, Jr., and Shelita H. Weber. Daughter of the late Arthur, Sr. and Thelma Richardson. Sister of Arthur Richardson and the late Dorothy Richardson, Lillian Wilson, Elaine Johnson, Ethel Carr, Mildred Henry, Nirma...

Stella Mae Williams

Stella Mae Williams

Aug 6, 2013

Stella Mae Williams peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at her residence. Beloved wife of the late Alfred E. Williams, Sr. Loving mother of Stella L. Johnson, Henry Williams, Brenda Jarriet, Debra Parker, Alfred Williams, Jr., Amanda William, Andrea Holmes and the late Oralee Danzlter, Jimmie D. and Thurman Williams. Grandmother of the late William McClemton,...

Gregory Dane Huskey

Gregory Dane Huskey

Aug 5, 2013

Gregory D. "Gregg" Huskey, a General Contractor and Owner of Huskey Construction, LLC, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, August 5, 2013 at 2:19 a.m. Father of Renaldo Thompson, Kyle Huskey, Tayler Henderson, and Breelon Bryant. Son of Willie Callaway and the late Mary Rhodes Kyzar. Stepson of the late Joseph H. Kyzar. Brother of Johnny, Michael...

Henry Samuel

Henry Samuel

Aug 2, 2013

Henry Samuel, a retired painter, departed this life at Tulane University Medical Center on Friday, August 2, 2013. Son of Laura Samuel and the late Henry Taylor. Stepfather of Josie May Thomas and Betty Ayton. Brother of Ida, Lynn, Marion, and the late Robert Samuel. Uncle of Monica Madison. Great uncle of Tajah Refuge. Devoted friend of Jannie Mae Stokes...

John Robert Phillips

John Robert Phillips

Aug 2, 2013

John Robert "DO" Phillips, a retired employee of First Lake Properties, departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Friday, August 2, 2013 at the age of 66. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved son of the late Melvin Phillips and Angeline Arnold Phillips. Loving brother of 2 brothers Joseph...

John Jackson Henry

John Jackson Henry

Jul 30, 2013

John J. "Unc" Henry, age 88, entered into the joy of eternal life on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a native of Rushville, LA in Plaquemines Parish and a resident of Gretna, LA. Beloved husband of the late Theresa "Mama Tee" Henry. Son of the late John, Sr. and Clarinda R. Henry. Devoted father...

Florence Harris Gable Duckett

Florence Harris Gable Duckett

Jul 29, 2013

Florence Harris Gable Duckett, "she fought the good fight and she has finished her couse" and was called home to glory on Monday, July 29, 2013 at age 91. A native of Darrow, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Wife of the late Kermit Washington and Oscar Duckett, Sr. Cherished mother of George "Zeno" Washington, Delores Marshall, Oscar Duckett,...

Gloria A. Griffin

Gloria A. Griffin

Jul 28, 2013

Gloria A. Griffin, a retired seamstress and tailor at Brooks Brothers entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Tulane University Medical Center. Mother of Charlene Griffin, Theodore Griffin, Sr., Sherman Griffin, Sr., Gregory Griffin, Sr., Keith Surtain, Sr. and the late Kevin Griffin, Sr. Sister of Stephen Williams, Jr., Ronald Williams, Sr., and Zalie Newell, also survived...

Glen Edward Miller

Glen Edward Miller

Jul 28, 2013

Glen Edward Miller departed this life, at Louisiana Continuing Care Hospital (LCCH), on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at 6:17 p.m. He was a graduate of L.W. Higgins High School in 1991. Son of IH Miller and Elnorah A. Miller. Brother of Isaac Miller, Bryant Miller, Otto Miller, Damon Webb, Spencer (Quintella) Miller, Retricia Miller and the late Esco Miller. Age...

Daisy Beatrice Robinson

Daisy Beatrice Robinson

Jul 27, 2013

Daisy Beatrice Patterson Robinson, a retired custodian for Orleans Parish School System passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Mother of Rodney, Robert, Jr. and Sharon Robinson. Daughter of the late Lonzo and Susie Patterson. Sister of Otis, Dr. Alonzo, Lorenzo, Glen (Sonya), Douglas Green, Lillian, Dorothea, Tonia, and Margaree Patterson, Catherine White, Hazel (Keith) Lambert,...

Annie Eliza Bell

Annie Eliza Bell

Jul 26, 2013

Annie E. Bell, a retired nurse, departed this life at Touro Infirmary Hospital on Friday, July 26, 2013. Beloved companion of Wilfred Williams. Mother of Yolanda Victorian, Natasha Bell, and Troy Williams. Daughter of the late Rev. Gable, Sr. and Beatrice Bell. Granddaughter of the late Nathaniel and Annie Dennis. Sister of Gable Bell, Jr. and the late Dorothy DecQuir,...

Preston Joseph Castille, Sr.

Preston Joseph Castille, Sr.

Jul 26, 2013

Preston Joseph Castille, Sr. was called home into the glorious kingdom of God on Friday, July 26, 2013. Devoted husband of Marguerite R. Castille. Father of Preston J. Castille, Jr. (Marian), Marlene (Kirk) Henry-Frank, Troy Donahue Rogers, Devin (Dawn) Brian Rogers, Steven (Michelle) Todd Castille, Jennifer (Clinton) Gail Arvie, Andree (Jules) Maria Andrus, Jeremiah Castille and the late Marcus Jermaine...

Eddie William Vincent

Eddie William Vincent

Jul 25, 2013

Eddie William "Big Popper" "Double Crosser" Vincent, a retired laborer from Southern Pacific Railroad and Gallagher Moving Company, entered into heaven on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 2:00 a.m. Beloved husband of the late Marion H. Vincent. Father of Candie, Albertha M. Mayfield, Sadie Meggs Brown, Rev. Ozzie Joseph, Rev. Clarence Joseph, Michael and Ferdinand Meggs and the late Elaine...

Royal Cortez Collins

Royal Cortez Collins

Jul 24, 2013

Baby Royal Cortez Collins peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at Tulane-Lakeside Hospital. Loving son of Raymond Collins, III and Joh'eisha Reynard. Brother of Isaac Felicien, Jr. and Amari Reynard. Grandson of Carolyn Reynard, Johnathan Davis, Rochelle Collins, Monique Collins and the late Raymond Dyer, Sr. and Evelyn Bradley. Cousin of the late Jamal Reynard; also...

Charmaine Zeno Marshall

Charmaine Zeno Marshall

Jul 24, 2013

Charmaine Gloria Zeno-Marshall went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Devoted wife of Manuel Marshall, Jr. Mother of Alana Byes and Mandrick Marshall. Stepmother of Manuel Marshall, III. Daughter of Rev. Hildred (Jewell) Zeno and the late Gloria Sargent. Grandmother of the late Vertna Bell. Sister of Charlotte (Anthony) Green, Charvette (Wallace) Lee, and the...

Grace Moore Heard

Grace Moore Heard

Jul 23, 2013

Grace Moore Heard, age 74, departed this life on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. She retired from Celotex as a folk lift driver after 30 years of service, and had also worked as truck driver at Todd Shipyard. Loving mother of Eric Rankin, Sr., and Tammy Louise...

Neoma Stewart Willis

Neoma Stewart Willis

Jul 23, 2013

Neoma Stewart Willis, a lifelong resident of Gretna, LA entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late William Wills. Loving mother of Carolyn (Johnnie) Walker and Melvin S. (Jo Ann) Willis, Sr. Daughter of the late Ernest Stewart, Sr. and Lovender Zeno Stewart. Sister of William Stewart, Sr. and...