Obituaries
Walter Lemieux
Feb 1, 2013
Walter "Slim' Lemieux, Sr. passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by family on Friday, February 1, 2013. Beloved husband of Sherry Jones Lemieux. Loving father of Walter, Jr., Taj, Keshawn, LaQuinta and the late Terrance, Sr. Son of the late Mildred Armand and Joseph Lemieux. Adopted son of the late Benny and Margaret Lemieux. Father-in-law of Hiwan Jones. Son-in-law...
Samuel Holmes
Jan 30, 2013
Samuel "Seal" Holmes, age 71, a retired cement finisher, left this earthly life without any suffering on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at his residence. He was a native of New Orleans, La. and a lifelong resident of the Cutoff Community of Algiers, La. Loving and devoted friend of Louella Lewis, her children and grandchildren. Beloved father of Regina (Bruce) Letman...
Corine Wright Penwright
Jan 29, 2013
Corine Wright Penwright, a house wife, departed this life on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Wife of the late Johusa Penwright. Mother of Deborah Taylor, Joshua Penwright III, Jermone Penwright, Mathilda P. Kendrick, Louvenia P. Bridges, Michele Penwright, Richard Penwright, Yvonne A. Penwright and the late Rosaison Penwright. Daughter of the late Lena Septh and George Wright. Sister of Veronica Septh...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...