Obituaries

Tara Nicole Clark

Tara Nicole Clark

Jan 10, 2013

Tara Nicole Clark entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 10, 2013. Beloved mother of Keione Clarks. Daughter of Marion Turner and Robert J. Hogan, Jr. Stepdaughter of Cheryl A. Hogan. Granddaughter of Lillie Hogan. Sister of Darrel Clarks (Petra) Mikal, Mauron Goff, Marcia (William) Evans, Trinnice Dean, and the late Robbie Hogan. Devoted godmother of Armyni Theodore, also survived...

Leon Raymond Wade, Jr.

Leon Raymond Wade, Jr.

Jan 8, 2013

WADE Leon Raymond Wade, Junior departed this life on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. He was 78. He was born January 30, 1934 in New Orleans. He served in the Navy 1951 - 1954. He worked at Shell Oil Company for 30 years. A passionate artist, he studied and taught art throughout his life. He graduated Magna Cum Laude on May...

George Washington Smith

George Washington Smith

Jan 7, 2013

George W. Smith departed this life on Monday, January 7, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Loving father of Keiana and Rashad Smith. Former spouse of Janice S. Poche. Son of the late Elijah Sr., and Ollie M. Smith. Brother of Elijah, Jr., Frank, Louis and Ronald Smith, Irene Polly, Elnora Smith, Susan Webb, Loretta Miller Smith, Hilda Livicus and...

Lindarae Loraine Saunders

Lindarae Loraine Saunders

Jan 6, 2013

Lindarae Loraine (Joseph) Saunders, a retired teacher with the Orleans Parish School System entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 6, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. Mother of Danalynne Merrick, Sheridan (Alvin) Bean, and Bertram Saunders, Jr. Daughter of the late Olive and Henry M. Joseph, Sr. Sister of the late Henry M. Joseph, Jr. and Ted Joseph....

Sidney Daryl Hill

Sidney Daryl Hill

Jan 5, 2013

Sidney Daryl Hill, owner and president of Hills Landscaping and Lawn, LLC departed this life on Sunday, January 6, 2013. He was a minister of IDMR-New Orleans Westbank Branch, a graduate of Brother Martin Senior High School and attended the University of New Orleans. Loving husband of Patrice Dolliole Hill. Father of Lindsey Shontell Hill. Son of the late Samuel...

Leola C. Williams

Leola C. Williams

Jan 5, 2013

Leola Chappell Williams was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 5, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Calvin Williams, Sr. Loving mother of Calvin (Lillian) Williams, Jr., Doris (Robert) Vaughn, Shirley (the late Jessie) Young, Leola (the late Robert) Heno, Harry (Marion) Williams, Sr., Larry (Ivy) Williams, Ina (LenRoyal) Maryland and the late Caleb Williams, Sr....

Joshua Nkrumah Sefah

Joshua Nkrumah Sefah

Jan 4, 2013

Joshua Nkrumah Sefah entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, January 4, 2013 at the age of 29. He was a resident of Harvey, La. Beloved son of Shelia J. Sefah and the late James K. Sefah. Grandson of the late Walter, Sr.and Louida H. Joseph and Adojoa Nyeneba Sefah. Brother of Martin Kwesi (Millicent) Sefah,...

Myrtle Augustine Spotson

Myrtle Augustine Spotson

Jan 2, 2013

Myrtle Augustine Spotson departed her earthly home for her Heavenly home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Loving mother of Waddie (Patrice) Griffin and Claudell (Joseph) Williams. Daughter of the late Freddie and Aline Bell Spotson. Grandmother of the late Waddie Anne Griffin; also survived by 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren...

Dennis Godfrey Barnes

Dennis Godfrey Barnes

Jan 2, 2013

Dennis Godfrey Barnes, a retired employee of Louisiana Gas Company, departed this life on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Beloved husband of Eloise Barnes. Loving father of Colin (Shantel) Barnes, Dr. Dennis M. (Reba) Barnes, Glendon Barnes, Evelyn (William) Joseph, Denise (Markham) Tripp, Deslyn Nelson, Leslyn (Keith) Haynes and the late Godfrey and Desmond Barnes. Son of the late Dennis Decefas...

Bernice Boyd Lawrence

Bernice Boyd Lawrence

Jan 2, 2013

Bernice Boyd Lawrence answered the Masters call to eternal rest on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. She was the devoted wife of the late Edward Lawrence II. Loving mother of Walter Woods (Lena), Claudette Wilson (Curtis), Charlie Cammon (Lynn), Danna Cammon, Perry Lawrence, Clinton Lawrence (Debra), and James Lawrence. Loving sister of Gladys Jackson and Cornelius Boyd (Emily). Bernice is survived...

Freddie Roberts, Sr.

Freddie Roberts, Sr.

Jan 2, 2013

Freddie Chicken Man Roberts, a retired employee of Oakwood Center, departed this life at Opelousas Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Betty Benn Roberts. Loving father of Judy Roberts (Harold) Lewis, Freddie (Annette) Robert, Jr., Ernest (Inger) Roberts, Betty Roberts, Leroy (Linda) Benn, Patricia (Albert) Benn and the late Kermit Roberts and Marsha Benn....

Charlie Benn, Sr

Charlie Benn, Sr

Jan 2, 2013

Mr. Charlie Benn, Sr. 85, an honorable man, was lifted up on eagle's wings on January 1, 2013, two years to the day his beloved wife Marlene Lewis Benn passed on into eternal glory. He was born to the union of the late Isaac Benn, Sr., and Stella McDonald Benn on May 30, 1927. He was a native New Orleanian...

Annie Mae Joshua

Annie Mae Joshua

Dec 31, 2012

Annie Mae Joshua , a retired head cook, departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Monday, December 31, 2012. Wife of Lucien Joshua, Sr. Mother of Lucinda Joshua, Lucien Joshua, Jr., Frank T. Joshua, Sr., Lois (Kedrick) Hogans, Sr., Lorne Joshua, Lorna (Doug) Mills and the late Mary Coleman. Daughter of the late Frank and Mary Lewis. Sister...

Nedra Charles Davis Melancon

Nedra Charles Davis Melancon

Dec 30, 2012

Nedra Charles Davis Melancon, a registered nurse at Westbank Physicians Rehab and Louisiana Medical Management entered into eternal rest Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 1:00p.m. She was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen High School Class of 1972, the University of New Orleans and Touro School of Nursing. Nedra was a faithful and dedicated member of First Street Peck Wesley...

Latriece Denise Walker

Latriece Denise Walker

Dec 29, 2012

Latriece Denise Walker departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, December 29, 2012. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and served her country in the U.S. Army. Devoted mother of Joshua A. Walker. Beloved daughter of Myron Walker and Debbie W. Lewis. Stepdaughter of Cleveland Lewis and Beverly Walker. Granddaughter of Josephine Washington...

Charles Albert Lucas

Charles Albert Lucas

Dec 28, 2012

Charles Albert Lucas, a retired master industrial electrician departed this life on Friday, December 28, 2012 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Father of Cynthia Ward Patterson of Augusta, Ga. and Byron (Amy) Oneal of Luling, La. Son of the late James Lucas, Jr. and Ella Jackson Lucas. Brother of Steve E. (Bernadine) Lucas of Las Vegas, NV., Jimmie D. (LaShawn)...

Geraldine White

Geraldine White

Dec 27, 2012

Geraldine Manny White entered into eternal rest at Tulane Medical Center on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 4:51p.m. She was a retired Nuclear Medicine Technician from West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved daughter of the late Henry Butler and Edna Malliet. Sister of the late Bernice Scott and Emile August Bennette. Granddaughter of the late Clothilde and August Jasmine. Aunt of...

LM Walker

LM Walker

Dec 27, 2012

L. M. Walker, a retired truck driver for Mehaffey and Daigle, departed this life at St. Theresa Hospice on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 5:40p.m. Former husband of Dorothia Walker. Father of Sidney, Stanley, Ronnie, Verna, and Ricky Walker. Son of the late Clifton and Mary Walker. Brother of Harvey, Willie, and Minnie Walker, Sue Newsome and the late Eddie...

William Walker, Sr.

William Walker, Sr.

Dec 24, 2012

William Walker, Sr., a retired longshoreman, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 24, 2012 at his residence. Beloved husband of the late Olevia Wright Walker. Loving father of Isaac McCullum, Ralph Walker, Sr. and William Walker, Jr. Son of the late Julia and Johnny Walker, Sr. Brother of Clarence Walker, Sadonia W. Nelson, Betty W. Collins and the...

Leonard Paige, Jr.

Leonard Paige, Jr.

Dec 21, 2012

Leonard Paige, Jr. departed this life on Friday, December 21, 2012 at his residence. Loving husband of Dorothy Williams-Paige. Devoted father of Leonard (Amanda) Williams of Fort Lauderdale, Fl. and Pamela (Timothy) Myles of Utica, Ms. Grandfather of the late Lovie Myles. Son of the late Leonard Paige, Sr. and Rosie Hawkins-Paige. Brother of Evone Michaels, Maxine (John) Harris, Vivian...