Obituaries

Z'Layah Charve Payton

Z'Layah Charve Payton

Jan 28, 2013

Z'Layah Charve Payton departed this life on Monday January 28, 2013 in Kenner, La. Daughter of George Payton and Shantell Scott. Granddaughter of Sherise Scott, Livingston Harper, George Jones and the late Pamela Payton. Sister of Z'Dardrian Scott, Darius Idel, Georgiana Payton, Harmoniey Payton, Tatianna Payton, Paris Payton, Ashaunte Payton, Reshonda Reiner and the late George Payton, Jr. Also survived...

Michael Stevenson

Michael Stevenson

Jan 28, 2013

Michael (Heatwave, Gus) Stevenson entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Ochsner Medical Center in Gretna, La. Companion of Roberta Clark. Stepfather of Virginia Lewis of Tx. and Dr. Samori Carmara of N.O., La. Beloved son of the late Theresa Brooks and Walter Stevenson, Sr. Loving brother of Walter, Jr., (late Rebecca), Anthony (Donna), Fred (Lisa), Craig...

Anna Mae Nash

Anna Mae Nash

Jan 27, 2013

Anna Mae Nash, a retired waitress, departed this life at Ochsner Hospital on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at age 71. A native of Convent, LA and resident of Westwego, LA. Longtime companion of Thomas Joseph Scott, Jr. Mother of Terry (Nichole) Nash, Claudette (Leonard) Austin, Marvette Harris and Herman Harris. Grandmother of Symone Nash, Terrilynn Davis, Terrance Harris, and Desmond...

Simeon Lamon Davis

Simeon Lamon Davis

Jan 26, 2013

Simoen Lamon Davis Departed this life on Saturday January 26, 2013 Son of Jonel McGee. Father of Simeon L. Davis. Grandson of Philinese Moore, Willie and Delores McGee. Brother of Danielle Hughs. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age 37 years A native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Avondale, La. Relatives and friends...

Elliot Andrew Glapion

Elliot Andrew Glapion

Jan 25, 2013

Elliot A. (Skin) Glapion went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 25, 2013 . Beloved husband for 38 years to Arthemese D. Glapion. Beloved father of Angulique and Alisha Glapion. Stepfather of Antoinette Banks of Ca. Grandfather of Alexis and Jayden Glapion, Amber and Messiah Muhammad. Son of the late Lawrence and Millie Glapion. Brother of Joyce Ware,...

Raphael DeJanerra Garrison

Raphael DeJanerra Garrison

Jan 25, 2013

Raphael "Brother" DeJanerra Garrison, departed this life in Hammond, LA on Friday, January 25, 2013. A graduate of Belle Chasse High and Southeastern University with a Bachelor of Business Administration with minor in Business Management. He was a graduate student and entrepreneur (dog breeder). Companion of Austria Lee. Father of Auria Nicole Garrison. Son of Lisa Turner Garrison and Oscar...

Corinne Coleman Wallace

Corinne Coleman Wallace

Jan 25, 2013

Corinne Coleman Wallace departed this life at Canon Hospice on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 2:30a.m. Beloved mother of Alex (Emma), Jacqueline, Muriel (Joseph), Earl (Donna), Brenda (Donald), James (Suk Kyong), Sylvia (Andre'), and Claire (Albert). Daughter of the late Earl and Mattie Coleman. Sister of the late Brennetter White Coleman. Adopted sister of Cornelius Edinburgh. Aunt of the late...

Emma Brown Redmon

Emma Brown Redmon

Jan 23, 2013

Emma "Wimpie" Brown Redmon departed this life on Wednesday January 23, 2013 at her residence @ 12:15 a.m. Companion of Rudolph Prestley. Beloved mother of Cedric Redmon, David Redmon, Rudolph Redmon, Elaine Redmon, Penelope Brown and Trachell A. Brown and the late Terry Redmon. Daughter of the late Jebus Brown and Bessie Watts. Sister of Doris Robinson, Marthan Mae Brown,...

Gary Lee Leige

Gary Lee Leige

Jan 21, 2013

Gary Lee Leige, age 55, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 21, 2013 at Ochsner Medical Center in Jefferson, La., surrounded by loved ones. He was a graduate of Alabama State University where he was a member of the ASU Hornet marching band and Southern University of New Orleans, earning a degree in photography. Gary also served his country...

Linda Ruth Bratton

Linda Ruth Bratton

Jan 20, 2013

Linda Ruth Bratton peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. She was an employee of Jefferson Parish School Board for 27 Years. Devoted mother of Joemone, Donell and Lorenzo Bratton. Loving grandmother of Nailah Bratton. Beloved daughter of Earenstine Bratton and the late Harvey Massey. Granddaughter of the late Ruth Bell Vance,...

Ella Mary Wright Hunter

Ella Mary Wright Hunter

Jan 18, 2013

Ella Mary Moore Hunter departed this life on Friday, January 18, 2013. Wife of Ike Hunter by second marriage and the late Wilson Moore by first marriage. Mother of the late Rose Marie Moore. Grandmother of Thaddeus, Dion, Keshawn, and Kodijah. Daughter of the late Ruby L. Johnson and Sandy Wright. Granddaughter of the late Robert and Mary Johnson. Sister...

Rev.Talton Willie Lewis

Rev.Talton Willie Lewis

Jan 18, 2013

Pastor Emeritus Talton Willie Lewis entered into eternal glory on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 9:37a.m., followed by a long illness, surrounded by family. Pastor Lewis served as Pastor of St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church for 39 years until his retirement on November 23, 2003. Beloved husband of the late Clara E. Lewis. Devoted father of Louise Lewis, Victoria Lewis...

Claudia Mae Hawkins

Claudia Mae Hawkins

Jan 18, 2013

Claudia Mae Hawkins passed away on Friday, January 18, 2013, surround by love ones at her residence. Devoted mother of Gregory, Glenda, and Demetric Hawkins, Pamela Mason and the late Lee, Cedrick and Edward Hawkins. Daughter of the late Eli, Sr. and Eloise Hawkins. Sister of Lula, Carrie, Louella and the late Joseph, James and Eli, Sr. Mother-in-law of Monte...

Ronald Eric Johnson

Ronald Eric Johnson

Jan 16, 2013

Ronald "Scooby" Johnson entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the age of 25. He was a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved son of Ranji Cotton and Chanita Johnson. Grandson of Shirley Hayes, William Goffner, Marnie Smith and Clarence Price. Great-grandson of Ruth Martin. Great-great-grandson of Viola Hayes. Brother of Tyrone, Dontrail, Barreion...

Marvin L. Gaines

Marvin L. Gaines

Jan 14, 2013

Marvin Louis Gaines , a tire maintenance mechanic departed this life at his residence on Monday, January 14, 2013. Father of Joshua Joyner. Son of Joel Gaines and Mary T. Gaines. Grandson of the late James, Sr. and Selina Thomas, Oscar Gaines and Annie Hankerson. Brother of Phyllis Gaines Goodman, Paula M. Gaines, and Pamela Gaines Jones. Nephew of the...

Dianta' DeJanae' Snowton

Dianta' DeJanae' Snowton

Jan 14, 2013

God has called home another angel in Heaven, Diante' DeJanae Snowton, a student at Xavier University Preparatory High School, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 14, 2013 at Children's Hospital in New Orleans, La. She was the oldest of 6 children, and attended Westbank Cathedral Academy and was a graduate of Concordia Lutheran School in Marrero, La. Loving daughter...

Harry Carzell Goudy

Harry Carzell Goudy

Jan 14, 2013

Harry C. "UNC" Goudy, Sr. , born January 15, 1958, in New Orleans, LA. He attended West Jefferson High School and was employed with Jefferson Parish Water Department (East & West bank) for over 20 years and later Sodexho, Inc. until his health no longer permitted. He was one of 10 children born to the late James "Poppa" and Nora...

Ken Jamel Mayfield

Ken Jamel Mayfield

Jan 14, 2013

Ken Mayfield, an employee of Hein's Contractors, departed this life on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 11:45a.m. Loving father of Xian Henry. Beloved son of Ken Every and Yolanda Mayfield Massey. Stepson of Zachary Massey and La'Keya Blakes. Brother of Derrick Mayfield, Kentrell Every, Christopher Ketchens, Rinesha Mayfield and Kenbriane Mayfield. Grandson of Lawrence (Adrianne)Mayfield, Michael Green, Lucille and Royal...

Hannah Ruffin Prince

Hannah Ruffin Prince

Jan 13, 2013

Hannah Ruffin Prince, a retired food technician of the Orleans Parish School System, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at her residence. She was a graduate of L. B. Landry Class of 1958. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Norman Prince. Devoted mother of Elaine, Letha and Alvin Ruffin, and Gregory (Dionne) Prince. Foster mother of...

Pearline Stevens Harper

Pearline Stevens Harper

Jan 12, 2013

Pearline S. Harper departed the life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, January 12, 2013 @ 4:54a.m. Beloved wife of the late Charlie Harper, Sr. Beloved mother of Charlie, Jr. (Marlene) Harper, Warren Harper, Kenneth W. Harper, Watachulyn H. (Joseph, Jr.) Gilbert, Michael W. Harper, and Latonya Harper. Daughter of the late Rufus Stevens and Maggie A. Stevens. Sister...