Obituaries
Willie Birden
Dec 25, 2013
Willie Birden, a retired employee of International Matex Tank Terminal (IMTT) for 30 years departed this life at Canon Hospice on Wednesday, December 25, 2013. Maxine James Birden. Father of Willie, Jr., Bryant (Tracy), Carmen, Kendra, and Kendra. Brother of David (Dolly) Birden, Jr., Dolores Birden, Ethel Lou (Thomas) Bell of Milwaukee, Wi., Vivion (Rev. Howard ) Smith of San...
Clarence Joseph Watkins, Jr
Dec 23, 2013
Clarence Joseph Watkins, Jr., a retired truck driver departed this life at his residence on Monday, December 23, 2013. Husband of the late Ethel Hawthorne. Father of Darlene Lynette Watkins, Coby Meyers, Clarence Joseph Whitney, and Ashley Whitney. Son of Rev. Clarence Watkins and the late Margaret Watkins. Stepson of Willie B. Watkins. Brother of Delores Kelly, Patricia Louis Watkins,...
Denise Williams Brown
Dec 22, 2013
Denise "Peasy" Williams Brown, God needed another angel so on Sunday, December 22, 2013 he called on Denise, she left her earthly body at Ochsner Foundation Hospital at the age of 58. She was a native of Ama, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA Beloved wife of 29 years to Kim D. Brown. Devoted mother of Brandon, Bryson, Branford...
Louise Singleton Jones
Dec 22, 2013
Louise S. Jones, a retired employee of the Jefferson Parish School Board, departed this life on Sunday December 22, 2013 at 1:20a.m. Beloved wife of Elijah J. Jones. Devoted mother of Floyd C. (Valerie) Richards, Gregory ( Melony) Jones and the late Gloria Starks. Daughter of the late Jimmie and Orelia Singleton. Sister of the late Jimmie Singleton,Jr., Clarence Singleton,...
Orinetta Gaines Common
Dec 21, 2013
Orinetta (Netta) Mahalia Gaines Common entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 21, 2013. Wife of the late Charles Common, III. Mother of Thaddeus (Lakisha) Common, Phylicia (Sean) Smith and the late Valencia Common. Beloved grandmother of Killian Common, Yahaira Davis, and Ayden Smith. Daughter of the late Erma and Willie Gaines. Sister of Carolyn Harry, and Gregory (Sonya) Gaines....
Bernell Mose Nevill, Sr.
Dec 17, 2013
Bernell Mose Nevil, Sr. transitioned from his earthly home to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Louisiana Continuing Care Hospital at the age of 74. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Bernell was an employee of Kaiser Aluminum for many years prior to the company closing. Beloved husband of Marie Crawford Nevil. Devoted...
Kenneth Young, Jr.
Dec 15, 2013
Kenneth Young, Jr., a student at Landry-Walker High School, departed this life on Sunday, December 15, 2013. Loving son of Tammie Johnson and the late Kenneth Young, Sr. Grandson of Edgar Young, Janie Young and the late Joyce Mercadel. Brother of Edwaneka and Tamia Johnson. Companion of Sydney Sylvera; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age:...
Curtis Jones, Jr.
Dec 15, 2013
Curtis Ulice Jones, Jr. entered into a peaceful rest on Sunday, December 15, 2013. Beloved son of Margaret Berryhill and the late Curtis Ulice Jones, Sr. Stepson of the late James Berryhill; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 61 years a native of Meridian, MS and a resident New Orleans, LA. Relatives and friends of...
Darrell Joseph Pierce
Dec 14, 2013
Darrell Joseph Pierce, age 46, departed this life on Saturday, December 14, 2013 in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a native of Edgard, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Beloved husband of Eronda Pierce. Devoted father of Darrell Pierce, Jr. Loving son of Lovinia Pierce and the late Rufus Pierce. Grandson of the late Alexander and Alodia Pierce...
Major Gilmore, Sr.
Dec 14, 2013
Major Gilmore, Sr., departed this life at his residence on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Husband of the late Ruby Louise Brown Gilmore. Father of Larry D. Gilmore, Debra A. Lindsey, Chyawanda Gilmore Cavalier, Vannessa Gilmore Scott, Jeannette Gilmore Payne, and Major Gilmore, Jr. Son of the late Mangold, Sr. and Olivia Gilmore. Grandson of the late Dock and Emiley Allen....
Gertrude Farlow Hill
Dec 13, 2013
Gertrude Farlow Hill entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 13, 2013 at her residence. Beloved wife of 73 years to the late Edward Hill, Sr. Loving and devoted mother of Edward (Espor) Hill, Clara L. Lewis, Arthur (Pamela) Hill, Maxcine (Maurice) Charles, Claude (Georgia) Hill, Sr., Esther (Reginald, Sr.) Walker, Lawrence (Juanita) Hill, Sr., Annette (Raymond) Campbell, Keith (Nona)...
Victoria Macon Calvin
Dec 12, 2013
Victoria Macon Calvin entered into eternal rest at her residence with her family on Thursday, December 12, 2013. Wife of the late Sidney Calvin, Sr. Mother of Sidney (Janice) Calvin, Jr., Elousie (Henderson) Mumford, Alma Pegues, Shearon (Marie) Calvin, Wanda (Harry) Casby, Quinston (Katherine) Calvin, Cameron (Kathy) Calvin, Kim (Robert) Kency, and the late Terry, Jerry, Tim Calvin and Michael...
Emmanuel Amand Jethro
Dec 10, 2013
Emmanuel Armand Jethro (Eman) departed this life on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at University Hospital. Son of Steve Sr. and Mary Ann Jethro. Companion of Maxine Herndon. Also survived by 3 brothers Steve Jethro Jr., Marcus Jethro both of Louisiana and William Coppage of St . Louis 1. Niece IjAnika Jethro 1. Nephew JaQuan Cooper a host of aunts, uncles,...
Diane Marie Cooper
Dec 10, 2013
Diane "Dee Dee" Cooper departed this life on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Loving and devoted mother of Terry (Ann) Anthony. Daughter of Mary Cooper Anthony and the late Russell McClain. Sister of Rosalyn Anthony (Rev. Curtis) Haywood, Gregory (Deetra) Cooper, and the late Joseph Anthony and Russell Cooper. Devoted friend of Marty Hart of Austin, Tx., also survived by a...
Margaret Coston Brown
Dec 9, 2013
Margaret Coston Brown, a homemaker, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 9, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 78. She was native of Clinton, LA and a resident of Westwego, LA. Beloved wife of Willie K. Brown, Sr. Loving mother of Willie K. Brown, Jr., Gerard Brown, Gregory Brown, Derrick Brown, Anitra Brown, Elren...
Parnell Morris, Sr
Dec 9, 2013
Parnell Morris, Sr. departed this life at his residence on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 4:22p.m. Beloved of husband of the late Eula Mae Morris for 51 years. Devoted father of Clifford Morris, Loretta (Clevon) Walker, Elder Evelyn Morris, Raynell (Bobby) Taylor, Sr. and the late Parnell, Jr., Verdel Morris, and Regina Morris Martin. Grandfather of Bobby, Jr., and Ryan...
Alma Stevenson Christian
Dec 9, 2013
Alma Stevenson Christian, a retired employee of Ed Martin Seafood, departed this life on Monday, December 9, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Christian. Devoted mother of Alma C. BIllizson, Calvin Christian, Sr. and the late Stanley, Hollis, and Michael Christian. Grandmother of the late Bran Shawn Christian. Daughter of the late Hollis and...
Brian Keith Varnado
Dec 9, 2013
Brian Keith Varnado entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 9, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved son of John and Lois Varnado. Devoted father of Chad K. (Jazmine), Alexis B., Iralisha Deon, Emmanuel, Emily, Jeremiah, and Naomi Varnado. Proud grandfather of Christian Prince Varnado. Loving brother of Savern J. (Camiella) Varnado, and Jason J. Varnado, also survived by...
Janie Mae Henry
Dec 7, 2013
Janie Henry departed this life on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Belle Vie Living Center in Gretna, LA. Mother of Eric Porter of Los Angeles, CA. Sister of Evelina London, Barbara Williams, Audrey Perkins, Joseph Peter and Eddie Peter who she reared; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces, great great nephews,,...
Joe Louis Bruce
Dec 6, 2013
Joe Louis Bruce departed this life Friday, December 6, 2013 at River Region Hospice. Beloved husband of Lola S. Bruce. Father of Kenneth, Joel, Steven and Darren. Son of the late Henry and Charity Bruce; also survived by 3 sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 77 years a native of Erwinville, LA and a resident of...



