Obituaries

Oliver Rudison

Oliver Rudison

May 7, 2013

Oliver Rudison, known by family and friends as "Rudi", entered into his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the age of 87. He was a native of Greensburg, La. and a resident of New Orleans, La. Son of the late Clarence and Nancy Donahue Rudison. Former husband of Louise Rudison. Father of Marie Rudison, Darrell Edmond and Gregory...

Arthur Johnson, Jr.

Arthur Johnson, Jr.

May 5, 2013

Arthur Johnson, Jr., a retired baker at DeSalvo's Bakery, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at his residence in Harvey, Louisiana. Son of the late the late Arthur Johnson, Sr. and Helen Jackson. He leaves his wife of 45 years, Martha Ann Johnson; his sons: Adrian Johnson and Austin Johnson; his daughter, Malisha Johnson; five grandchildren: Michael Lafayette, Andre...

Kenneth Joshua Wilson

Kenneth Joshua Wilson

May 4, 2013

Kenneth Joshua Wilson, age 27, departed this life on Saturday, May 4, 2013. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, La. Loving father of Kenneth, Jr., Bradley and Kenley Newman. Fiancee' of Jerri Newman. Beloved son of Kimberly Wilson. Brother of Keyshal, Anthony, Phillip and Terrance Wilson. Grandson of the late Brenda Wilson. Nephew of Troylynn Wilson; also...

Rosie Lee Jones

Rosie Lee Jones

May 2, 2013

Rosie Lee Jones, born November 9, 1948 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and departed this life on Thursday, May 2, 2013. Daughter of the late Louise and Charles Jones. She leaves to cherish her memories: Rosetta Jones, Ethel Louise Roberts, Joyce, James, Joseph, Jerry, Anthony, Clarence and the late Charles Jones, Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, godchildren, relatives and...

Shirley L. Parker

Shirley L. Parker

May 2, 2013

Shirley "Town" Parker was lifted up to heaven on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 4:45 p.m. at West Jefferson Medical Center. Daughter of the late Ben Parker and Elsie Payne Castle. Stepdaughter of Dorothy Castle and the late Harrison Castle. Mother of Gwendolyn Dillon (James), Keith "Skipper" Parker and Bobby Williams (Kelly) of Long Beach, CA. Sister of Jeanette Franklin...

Stella Adams Petty

Stella Adams Petty

Apr 29, 2013

On Monday, April 29, 2013 at 9:34 a.m. Sis. Stella Adams Petty departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center. Wife of the late Joseph B. Petty. Mother of Jerry Petty, Sr., Sherman Petty, Gloria LaCour, Audry Bouisse, Lorraine Petty, Gayann Palmer, Nadine Starks, and the late Nathan Petty and Aline Petty. Daughter of the late Harry B. "Click" Adams...

Harold Lewis Tucker

Harold Lewis Tucker

Apr 28, 2013

Harold Lewis "Tuck" Tucker departed this life and went to his Heavenly home on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at age of 23. He was a native of Metairie, La. and a resident of Kenner, La. for most of his life and at the time of his untimely death a resident of Laplace, La. Beloved son of Deborah Tucker and Harold...

Willie Mae Williams

Willie Mae Williams

Apr 28, 2013

Willie Mae William, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest at Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 4:20 p.m. Mother of Frank Johnson, Rose Grady, Diane Williams, John Wayne Williams, Cheryl Johnson, Karen Hampton, Darlene Poole, Beverly Johnson, Angel Johnson, Sandra Winfield, Harold Williams and Perry Jason. Daughter of the late Mary Alice Williams. Sister...

Nelson Henry Waits III

Nelson Henry Waits III

Apr 28, 2013

Nelson "Hulk" Henry Waits III, age 35, entered into eternal life as a free man, on Sunday, April 28, 2013 with his family by his side in Baton Rouge, La. Nelson was born in New Orleans, La. on October 10, 1977 the fourth child and only son of Nelson Waits, Jr. and Gwendolyn Waits of Pflugerville, Texas. He was a...

De'juan Dayshawn Antoine

De'juan Dayshawn Antoine

Apr 27, 2013

De'juan Dayshawn "Owie" Antoine, a chef with Sodexo at Tulane University, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 27, 2013 in New Orleans, La. Beloved son of Phyllis Antoine and Rufus Veal, Sr. Loving brother of Brandy, Chandra, Cecilonica, Cecil,and Rufus Antoine, Vanette, Christopher, Tracy and Danita Stewart, Deverick Troy Francois and Tyreek Gross. Companion of Terrie Bodden. Grandson of...

Bertha Williams Chisholm

Bertha Williams Chisholm

Apr 27, 2013

Bertha Williams Chisholm, a retired cook at Tchoupitoulas Plantation, departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 6:50 p.m. Mother of Lloyd Chisholm, Jr., Micheal Chisholm, Edmonia Chisholm, Anthony Chisholm, Donell Chisholm, Lorraine Chisholm and Ernest Chisholm. Daughter of the late Clarence Williams, Sr. and Edmonia Broussard Williams. Sister of Clarence Williams, Jr., Ernest...

Emma Louise Gumms

Emma Louise Gumms

Apr 26, 2013

Emma Louise Gumms departed this life at her residence on Friday, April 26, 2013. Companion of Chris McCusker. Mother of Danny, Rita (Charles), Alex, Derrick, Keitrel, and Bryant Gumms. Daughter of the late Robert and Emma Steward. Sister of Larry Pierce, Warren Pierce, Benjamin Walker, Abraham Gumms, Bobby Gumms, Robert Gumms, Jr., Herbert Gumms, Joseph Gumms, Lorraine Jordan, Leona Butler,...

Kennedi Kristen Holmes

Kennedi Kristen Holmes

Apr 25, 2013

Kennedi Kristen Holmes, a precious little angel, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the age of 3 months. Loving daughter of Corey and Dana Holmes. Sister of Alana Ruffin, Kori Holmes and Julian Leeseman, Jr. Granddaughter of Patricia Price, and Jerry and Connie Holmes; also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives...

Rhonda Marie Bevley Miller

Rhonda Marie Bevley Miller

Apr 25, 2013

Rhonda Marie Bevley Miller, a homemaker and mother, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 1:35 a.m. Beloved wife of Curtis Miller. Mother of Ire' and Xavier Miller. Stepmother of Curtis and Cameron Miller. Daughter of Ronald Bevley, Sr. and Robertine Allen Bevley. Sister of Ronald Bevley, Jr. Maternal granddaughter of the late Robert Selestan and Geraldine...

Terry Owens Vincent

Terry Owens Vincent

Apr 22, 2013

Terry Owens Vincent, an employee of J. W. Marriott, departed this life at her residence on Monday, April 22, 2013. She was a graduate of L. B. Landry class of 1981. Loving mother of Juanda Terrika Vincent Jacks, Terrance G. and Joshua A. Vincent. Daughter of Verna Mae Vincent and the late Charles Vincent, Sr. Sister of Charles, Jr. (Antoinette),...

Aaron Joseph Roby

Aaron Joseph Roby

Apr 21, 2013

Aaron Joseph Roby, a project manager for CW Resources at the Naval Air Station in Belle Chasse, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at the age of 26. He was a resident of Terrytown, La. and 2004 graduate of Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program in Alexandria, La. where he earned a scholarship to further his education....

Betty Ann Singleton Smith

Betty Ann Singleton Smith

Apr 20, 2013

Betty Ann Singleton Smith departed this life at Dekalb Medical Center on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Wife of the late Rev. Isaac Smith, Sr. Mother of Yolanda Smith Pierre, Wanda Smith, and Kevin Neil Smith. Adoptive mother of Jordan Smith. Stepmother of Irene Simon, Isaac (Betty) Smith, Gilda (Bobby) Phils, Isaac (Charlotte) Smith, Ivory (Betsy) Smith, Shedrick (Cheryl) Smith, Fredrick...

Jim Williams, Jr.

Jim Williams, Jr.

Apr 18, 2013

Jim Williams, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the age of 59. Husband of Vera Williams. Loving father of Alisa and Jason Williams. Grandfather of Ke'yan Williams. Son of Josephine B. Williams and the late Jim Williams, Sr. Brother of Remoria (Rocky) Smith, Grace, Linda and Lionel Williams. Also survived by a host of other...

Ruth Medice Fernandez

Ruth Medice Fernandez

Apr 18, 2013

Ruth Medice Fernandez entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the age of 92. She was a lifelong resident of Algiers, LA. Beloved wife of the late Emerson L. Fernandez, Sr. Loving mother of Emerson L. Fernandez, Jr. (JoAnn ) and the late Kevin Duane and Keith Brian Fernandez, Sr. (Karen). Grandmother of Trecia, Tyra, Dacia, Keith...

Dorothy Mae Lewis

Dorothy Mae Lewis

Apr 17, 2013

Dorothy Mae Lewis departed her earthly home at her daughter's residence on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Mother of Vendetta Pierce Walker (Isaac) Franklin. Grandmother of Lynn Durham, II, Chevez Cortez (Juana) Durham, Corey Bethley, and Samantha (Albert) Berry. Sister of Beatrice Lyons, Elvina Westley, Alvin (Diane) Lewis, Sr., and the late Harry Lewis, Jr., Rev. Talton Lewis,...