Obituaries

Charlie Johnson

Charlie Johnson

May 29, 2013

Charlie "Butch" Johnson departed this earthly life on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 surrounded by family. Loving husband of Sandra Johnson. Father of Grant Johnson, Justin ( Cynesia) Johnson, and Jeremy Johnson. Stepfather of Erica Wing (Jason) Laners. Son of the late Charlie and Mary Jane Johnson. Brother of Helen (Oscar) Tyler, Terry (Darren) Matthew, Elnora (Herman) Nicholson, Warren (Lavoris) Johnson,...

Cecile Cammon LaSalle

Cecile Cammon LaSalle

May 28, 2013

Cecile Cammon LaSalle entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank, on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 6:00a.m. She was a native of Sellars, LA (Norco) and a resident of Marrero, LA Cecile was a retired teacher with 40 years of service with the Jefferson Parish School System. Beloved wife of the Coolidge LaSalle. Loving mother of Deborah M....

Marilyn Peterson Adams

Marilyn Peterson Adams

May 27, 2013

Marilyn "Millie" Peterson Adams, a retired Jefferson Parish Drainage Department Office Manager, entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, May 27, 2013 at 10:57a.m. Wife of the late Herman C. Adams, Sr. Mother of K. Dwight (Bernadette) Peterson, Eddie Barnes, Herbert (Shelia) Barnes, Joseph (Lola) Allen, Jr., Brian (Gaynell) Adams, Quincy Adams, Quenton (Janice) Adams, Daphne...

Edward Joseph McFarland, Sr.

Edward Joseph McFarland, Sr.

May 25, 2013

Edward J. McFarland, Sr. was called to his heavenly home on Saturday May 25, 2013. Beloved husband of Joyce McFarland of 60 years. Father of Pastor Pearlean Weather, Christy Faye McFarland, Noreen Matthews and the late George Allen McFarland and Edward McFarland, Sr. Son of the late Harold and Elaine Miller McFarland. Brother of Gwendolyn, Robert, Cora and the late...

Glenn Thomas Goudia, Sr.

Glenn Thomas Goudia, Sr.

May 25, 2013

Glenn Thomas Goudia entered eternal life on Saturday, May 25, 2013. He was the loving husband of Elder Lenetta Linda Bissant Goudia. Father of Charlene, Darlene, Glenn Jr. (Kyneisha) Goudia, Bernadine (Kwasi) Winbush, Annderlyn (Adrian) Martin, Tedrick Knightshead, & Dameon (Sheena) Bissant; brother of Kernell, Virgul (Cassandra) Goudia, Marsha (Ron) Reed & Dale Goudia. He is also survived by grandchildren...

Rose Marie Jones

Rose Marie Jones

May 24, 2013

Rose Marie Small Palmer Jones was escorted to Glory on Friday, May 24, 2013 from the Charlton Methodist Hospital in Dallas, TX. Rose was born to the late George and Vivian Small on March 7, 1935. Wife of the late Vernell Jones. Mother of William (Charlene), Michael (Theresa), Kenneth and Cassandra (Hannibal) and the late Ramona Palmer Edwards. Also survived...

Eileen Louise Harris Cain

Eileen Louise Harris Cain

May 23, 2013

Eileen (Mom) Louise Cain, a housewife, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center at 4:18p.m. Wife of the late Randolph G. Cain. Mother of Arnold J. Cain, Alfred L. Cain, Glendia G. Cain, Cecil J. Cain, Vincent K. Cain, and the late Karen C. Smith. Daughter of the late Handy Harris and Porshe...

Elvira Jones Lewis

Elvira Jones Lewis

May 20, 2013

Elvira Jones Lewis departed this life on Monday, May 20, 2013. Wife of the late Edward "Eddie" Lewis. Mother of Jean Lewis Nichols, Joyce Lewis Lyons (Joseph Lionel Lyons) and Lizette Lewis Randolph (Derek). Grandmother of Chante' and Crystal Randolph. Daughter of the late David and Evelyn Jones. Sister of Nicholas Jones (Florence), Helen Jones Green and the late David...

Deloris Marion Jack Spooner

Deloris Marion Jack Spooner

May 20, 2013

Deloris Marion Jack Spooner departed this life on Monday, May 20, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center at 12:20 p.m. Wife of the late George Spooner. Mother of George Spooner, Jr., Arnold Spooner, Mary Spooner, Lois Spooner, Donna Spooner, Kenneth Spooner, Lori Spooner and the late Joseph Spooner. Daughter of the late Theodore Jack and Maybell Harvey Jack. Sister of...

Anthony Michael George

Anthony Michael George

May 18, 2013

Anthony Michael George departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, May 17, 2013. Husband of Amy Marie Austin George. Father of Tara Lynn Austin and Davin Antoine Austin. Son of the late Joseph Douglas George, Sr. and Olivia Jarreau George. Grandson of the late Leslie and Alma George and Alcide and Olivia Jarreau. Brother of Joseph George,...

Edward Andrew, Jr.

Edward Andrew, Jr.

May 18, 2013

Edward (Lil Bro) Andrew, Jr., age 71, transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Loving father Karen (Eurine) Andrew, Brandon (Dawn) Andrew, Bryant (Val) Andrew and Kisha (Roman) Batiste. Son of the late Josephine and Edward Andrew, Sr. Brother of Marilyn A. (Larry, Sr.) Barabino, Don...

Geraldine Byrd

Geraldine Byrd

May 18, 2013

Geraldine "Annie" Byrd, a retired Pharmacist Technicia,n was called home on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the age of 62. She was a native of Utica, Ms. and a resident of Marrero, La. Loving mother of Jacqueline Byrd, Tina M. Byrd, Jessica R. Sails, Aliyah Francois, Dave Byrd and Travis Haynes. Grandmother of the late John "Zeus" Byrd. Daughter of...

Willie Mae Thomas Jones

Willie Mae Thomas Jones

May 17, 2013

Willie Mae Thomas Jones, a homemaker, departed this life on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Wynhoven Health Care Center, at the age of 78 years. She was born in Houma, LA and lived in New Orleans, LA for many years, then moved to Jefferson Parish where she resided before passing. She was a member of Progressive Church in Marrero. Daughter...

Kendrell Marie Glover

Kendrell Marie Glover

May 17, 2013

Kendrell (Katt) Marie Glover departed this life at University Hospital on Friday May 17, 2013. Step-mother of Kia Joseph. Daughter of Alfred and Cynthia Glover Scott. Granddaughter of Leon and Rebecca Glover Brown, Mary and Walter Wilson. Sister of Cornell and Alfred Glover and the late Dwayne Glover. Niece of the late Ernest Glover. Favorite cousin of Joseph, Melvin, Kyle,...

Thelma Jackson Johnson

Thelma Jackson Johnson

May 16, 2013

Thelma (T.T.) Theresa Jackson-Johnson departed this life on Thursday, May, 16, 2013. Mother of Deongelas (Billy, Sr.) Edward, LaMonica (Keith) Lewis, Robert (LaToya) Johnson, Berzerquac (Brischea) Johnson, Valeka Johnson, and Rickey Evans. Grandmother of the late Kenyra Johnson. Daughter of the late Robert L. Jackson, Sr. and Thelma Bennett Jackson. Sister of Margaret J. Bell and the late Robert L....

Willie Ross, Jr.

Willie Ross, Jr.

May 16, 2013

Willie "Bill" "Honey" Ross, Jr., peacefully departed this life at his residence on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the age of 85. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II and a U. S. Merchant Seaman. Beloved husband of Lydia Alcee Ross by second marriage and the late Lucy Noil Ross by first marriage. Loving father of...

Rickie S. Brown, Sr.

Rickie S. Brown, Sr.

May 16, 2013

Rickie S. Brown, Sr., a former pipe fitter, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at his residence. Beloved husband of Marilyn Williams Brown. Loving father of Rikeea Brown, Rickie Brown, Jr., Keva Williams, Michael Williams and Larry Williams. Son of the late John Daniel Brown and Ruth Riles. Brother of Roger Brown, Alfred brown, Charles Brown,...

Lawrence Malone

Lawrence Malone

May 14, 2013

Lawrence Malone departed this life on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Northeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, TX. Devoted husband of Maple C. Malone. Son of the late Henry and Vernita Malone of Chicago, IL. Stepfather of the late Jermony J. Clark. Nephew of Josephine Malone of Chicago, IL., Bezelle Cason of Toledo, OH. Nephew of Hildred (Ruth) Henderson of...

Kermit Benn

Kermit Benn

May 14, 2013

Kermit "Cun-Nay" Benn, the well-known proprietor of Benn's Grocery Store in Algiers, La, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the age of 77. He was a third generation in the family grocery business which was established by his grandfather in the late 1800's. He was a lifelong resident of Algiers, La.; a man of strong faith...

Merriell Joell Turner

Merriell Joell Turner

May 11, 2013

Merriell "Joseph" Joell Turner departed this life on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved husband of Martha Harkless Turner. Father of Wayne Joseph Turner (Anita), Donesia Diane Turner (Raymond Stewart, Jr.) and Donald Joell Turner (Tacanesha). Grandfather of Ashley Ariel Turner, Heather Marie Stewart (Cornell Grant, Jr.), Raymond Everett Stewart III, Khadir Rasheed Turner, Donald Saddiq...