Obituaries

Devyn Cassius Taylor

Devyn Cassius Taylor

Jul 20, 2013

Devyn Cassius Taylor, born July 8, 2013 at 5:34 a.m., departed this life on Saturday, July 20, 2013. He leaves to mourn his mother, Martina Taylor and father, Damien Willis; grandparents: Betty Taylor, Barbara Howard, Dwight Allen, and Martin Lee, Sr.; great-grandmother, Ethel Moten; aunts: Natasha Scott, Arianne Taylor and Kentrell Lee; uncles: LaMar Taylor, Martin Lee, Jr. and Martell...

Rudolph Samuel Singleton

Rudolph Samuel Singleton

Jul 19, 2013

Rudolph (Rudy) Samuel Singleton, transitioned on Friday, July 19, 2013 at Bayside Healthcare Center. Husband of Elizabeth Porter Singleton. Father of Paula Singleton. Stepfather of Denise Thomas and Regina Driver. Grandfather of Latario Crenshaw, Demario Singleton, Jasmin Cato, Melcolm Robinson, Adrian Robinson, and TeShawna Smith. Son of the late Nathaniel and Rosetta Brandon Singleton, Sr. Brother of Stanley Singleton and...

Gwendolyn Quarles Cotton

Gwendolyn Quarles Cotton

Jul 18, 2013

Prophetess Gwendolyn Quarles Cotton, Founder and Overseer of Revealing Word Ministries, a Certified Belief Therapist, and Certified Addiction Counselor entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 11:15p.m. Beloved wife of Anthony E. Cotton, Sr. for 32 years. Mother of Tamara N. Cotton and Anthony E. Cotton, Jr. Daughter of Mamie Alexander Quarles...

Fitzgerald Kennedy Fredericks

Fitzgerald Kennedy Fredericks

Jul 13, 2013

Fitzgerald K. Fredericks departed this life on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at his residence. Husband of Carol Laketha Stewart Fredericks. Father of Frederica Marie Hampton, Kenderick Dijon Preston, Brandon Journee, Private Ernest Carter and Erinjah Carter. Son of Gloria Stevenson and the late George Fredericks, Sr. Stepson of the late Robert Stevenson, Sr. Brother of Dalton Fredericks, Sr., Alfred Fredericks,...

Michelle Marie Goines

Michelle Marie Goines

Jul 13, 2013

Michelle Bowie Goines, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and a resident of Marrero, LA., owner of Physician's Friend Services, Inc., joined her Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the age of 63. She leaves to cherish her precious memories three children: Yvette Marie Dinvaut (Dwaine), Thomas Levy Vance III, and Brandon Patrick Goines (Crystal), five siblings, Lawrence J....

Louise Scott Riley

Louise Scott Riley

Jul 12, 2013

Louise Scott Riley, age 93, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 12, 2013 at her daughter's home. She was a retired cook and a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of the late Erwin Riley, Sr. Devoted mother of Edwin (Margaret) Walter, Verna Forbes, Stanley (Octavia) Riley, Sr., Brenda Robinson, Michael...

Kevin Blunt

Kevin Blunt

Jul 11, 2013

Kevin "Squeak" "Whisper" Blunt, age 33, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved son of Lolita Blunt and Horace Walker. Stepson of the late Doyle Mark. Loving brother of Dontrell Marie Blunt. Uncle of Doyle Christopher Wallace. Grandson of Joseph Joyner, Jr., Elaine and Willie Cook and Beatrice Savage; also survived by...

Nathaniel Wheeler, Jr.

Nathaniel Wheeler, Jr.

Jul 11, 2013

Nathaniel Wheeler, Jr., a self-employed painter contractor, departed this life on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at his residence at 4:30 p.m. He was an Elder at The City of Refuge. Husband of Antoinette Wheeler. Father of Danielle Wheeler, Brandon Nixon, Dannita N. Maluk and Kenyata Hampton. Son of the late Nathaniel Wheeler, Sr. and Lucille Wheeler. Brother of Lynn, Gwendolyn,...

William Barnes

William Barnes

Jul 10, 2013

William Barnes entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Father of Deborah Barnes (Corey). Also survived by 1 sister and 7 grandchildren. Age 78. A native of Port Gibson, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Davis Mortuary Service, 6820 Westbank Expressway, Marrero,...

Diane Ann Paige

Diane Ann Paige

Jul 10, 2013

Diane Ann Paige departed this life on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Daughter of Barbara Cook Johnson and the late Shirley Paige and Lawrence Johnson. Mother of Mikeshell, Eric, Myiesha, Da'jonae, Destiny and the late Myshell Paige. Grandmother of Ja'mayah and Wisdom. Sister of Lawrence Johnson, Jr. and the late Daryll Johnson. Also survived by a host of other relatives and...

Mark Falgoust

Mark Falgoust

Jul 10, 2013

Mark "Big Mark" Falgoust, a laborer, departed this life on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Son of the late Raymond Collins and Gloria Falgoust. Brother of the late Gregory Falgoust. Grandson of the late Dennis and Lillian Brown. Nephew of Ethel Walker, Mary Brown, Alfred (Peggy) Brown, Charles (Weilene) Brown, Dennis (Joyce) Brown and Robert Brown. Age 49 years. A native...

Derell Andree' Watson, Jr

Derell Andree' Watson, Jr

Jul 9, 2013

Baby Derell Andree' Watson, Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at the age of 7 weeks at his residence. Loving son of Derell Andree' Watson, Sr. and Nicole Antoinette Mitchell. Adored little brother of Brittany James and Devyn Waton. Grandson of Kalesa Burnett, Anthony and Sharron Watson, Patricia Guillory, Bobby and Brenda Guillory; also survived...

Elizabeth Harry Gaither

Elizabeth Harry Gaither

Jul 9, 2013

Elizabeth K. Gaither, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at her residence at the age of 65. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved wife of Larry Gaither, Sr. Loving mother of Theodore (Pamela) Kennedy, Jr., Cory (Danyell) Kennedy, Sr., Larry, (Donna) Gaither, Jr., Kenneth Gaither, Crystal...

Catrina Johnson Washington

Catrina Johnson Washington

Jul 8, 2013

Catrina Johnson Washington departed this life on Monday, July 8, 2013 in Baton Rouge, LA. Beloved wife of Joseph Washington III. Devoted mother of Chenelle, Jermaine, Tremaine and Da'Janae Johnson, Joshawna, Savannah and Bernard Washington. Beloved daughter of Karen Johnson and Marvin Johnson. Devoted sister of Marcus (Yvette), David (Keyonna), Curtis (Africa) and Cedric Johnson. Niece of Linda & Michael...

Pearless Livas Ellison

Pearless Livas Ellison

Jul 7, 2013

Pearless Livas Ellison entered into eternal rest, peacefully, in her home on Saturday, July 6, 2013. Pearless displayed a nurturing spirit throughout her life as a devoted wife and mother. Devoted wife of the late Lionel " Blue" Ellison, Sr. Loving mother of Patrice Ellison Joseph, Romell Ellison, Lionel Eillison, Jr. (Jacquelyn), Hon. Leslie Ellison, Byron Ellison, Sr. and Lorne...

Kenneth Taylor, Sr.

Kenneth Taylor, Sr.

Jul 6, 2013

Kenneth "Fat Back" Taylor, Sr., age 57, departed this life on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at his residence. Beloved husband of Cheryl Shenall Taylor. Father of Kenneth Jr. and April Monique Taylor and Chassidy Jones. Grandfather of Chloe' and Ashton Porter. Son of the late August Jr. and Willa Mae Taylor. Brother of Leo R. Thompson, Anthony Taylor, Gwendolyn T....

Michael Elijah Gray

Michael Elijah Gray

Jul 6, 2013

Michael Gray, age 37, departed this life on Saturday, July 6, 2013 in Marrero, LA. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Michael was a graduate of Francis T. Nichols High School Class of 1993 and attended Louisiana Technical College. Loving father of Da'janae Richardson. Beloved son of Elijah Gray and the late Dianne Gray. Devoted brother...

Lee Dora White

Lee Dora White

Jul 5, 2013

Lee Dora White, age 71, departed this life on Friday, July 5, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Daughter of the late Willie and Mildred Vance Shuler. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Davis Mortuary Service, 6820 Westbank Expressway Marrero, LA on...

Mildred Eugene Martin

Mildred Eugene Martin

Jul 5, 2013

Mildred Eugene Martin, a retired employee of the Jefferson Parish Courthouse, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 5, 2013. Loving wife of the late George Martin. Mother of Kenneth (Wanda) Martin, Sr., Lori Ann (Cedric) Martin, Jeanine (Julian) Lesseman, and the late Michael Anthony Martin. Beloved daughter of the late Frank Eugene,...

Dennis Gary Perkins

Dennis Gary Perkins

Jul 3, 2013

DENNIS GARY PERKINS, a former employee of McJunkin Redman, entered into eternal rest and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at his residence. Beloved husband of Louise M. Perkins. Devoted father of Shirelle Denise Perkins and Michelle Perkins-Griffin. Loving grandfather of Aja'h Domonique and Kennedy Nikol Perkins, Breiann F. and Brandon Dennis Griffin. Son of...