Obituaries

J D Allmon

J D Allmon

Nov 1, 2012

J. D. Allmon age 88, fell asleep when the sweet spirit of the Lord called him to his eternal home. Beloved and devoted husband of 65 years to Clementine Young Allmon, I ll always love you. Father of Beverly (Raymond) Coster, James (Dorethea) Allmon, Karl Allmon, Sr., Norris (Timothy Jr.) Johnson, Arlene (Eddie Jr.) White, and Julia Nadine Johnson. Grandfather...

Arthur Scieneaux, Jr.

Arthur Scieneaux, Jr.

Oct 30, 2012

Arthur Scieneaux, Jr. departed this life on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 5:00p.m.. Beloved son of Stella Scieneaux and the late Arthur Scieneaux, Sr. Brother of Randy Scieneaux and Sandra Scieneaux. Grandson of the late Abbie Scieneaux, Eddie Smith and Joseph Scieneaux; also survived by 8 aunts, 7 uncles, and a host of cousins other relatives and friends. Age: 51...

Hazel Rita Ferdinand Howard

Hazel Rita Ferdinand Howard

Oct 28, 2012

Hazel Rita Ferdinand Howard departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 4:30a.m. Mother of Edward J. (Linda) Howard, III, Teddy J. (Margeret) Howard, Calvin J. Howard, Sr., Rene A. Howard, Keith J. (Yolanda) Howard, Sr., Pamela M. Howard-(Robert) Baldwin, and the late Patricia A. Howard. Daughter of the late Saulton Ferdinand, Sr. and...

Helen Gross Landry

Helen Gross Landry

Oct 26, 2012

Helen Gross Landry peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 26, 2012 surrounded by family at the age of 94. She was a native of Lutcher, La. and a resident of New Orleans, La. Beloved wife of the late Paul Landry. Daughter of the late Dennis and Addie Gross. Loving mother of Betty L. Washington, Carolyn L. Badon, Joyce...

Kimberly Griffin

Kimberly Griffin

Oct 25, 2012

Kimberly Kay Kay Dwuan Griffin was called to heaven on Thursday, October 25, 2012. Mother of Dwayne (Kiante), Taranika, Dajuana, Dione Janae, Dywan, Dywantae, Kimberly, and the late Dajuan Griffin. Grandmother of Kalani Griffin and 1 unborn granddaughter. Lifelong companion Dwayne Jones. Daughter of Jerome Henry and Charlotte Crockett. Stepdaughter of Byron Crockett and Bobby King. Granddaughter of Eddison Butler...

Dorothy Caldwell Hookfin

Dorothy Caldwell Hookfin

Oct 24, 2012

Dorothy Doris Caldwell Hookfin, a retired cafeteria manager of the Tangipahoa Parish School System, peacefully entered into eternal life on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 86. She was a native of Tangipahoa, La. and resident of Kentwood, La. Beloved wife of the late Joseph M. Hookfin. Daughter of the late Benny and Samella...

Edmond Donald Matthews

Edmond Donald Matthews

Oct 23, 2012

Edmond Donald Matthews, a security guard with Security Securities, departed this life on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved husband of Phyllis Matthews. Devoted father of Chrishonda Smith, Christina Matthews, Kendra Taylor and Edmond Porche. Stepfather of Christopher Smith. Son of the late Edward Matthews and Laura Maxwell Matthews. Brother of Lionel (Yolanda) Matthews, his twin...

Nathaniel Griffin, Jr.

Nathaniel Griffin, Jr.

Oct 23, 2012

Superintendent Nathaniel Griffin, Jr. departed this life on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. He was the former pastor of Manhattan C.O.G.I.C. Husband of the late Corinne Griffin. Father of Gerald (Carrie) Griffin, Sr., Nathaniel (Linda) Griffin, III, James C. (Shirley), James J. (Gail), Wayne (Pauline), Patricia (Joseph) Donald and the late Sallie Brenda Griffin and Harold Griffin. Son of the late...

Sherman Ray Walker

Sherman Ray Walker

Oct 16, 2012

Sherman Ray Walker departed this life on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at West Jefferson Medical Center at 9:33p.m. He was an off shore worker for Viscardi Industrial Services, LLC. Beloved husband of Mollie Wilder Walker. Loving father of Sherman Ray, Jermaine Rene and Tory Terrell. Son of Roy Walker, Sr. and Alice Smith Walker. Brother of Roy, Jr., Larry, Elton,...

Geretha Delores Lewis Dinkins

Geretha Delores Lewis Dinkins

Oct 15, 2012

Geretha Delores Lewis Dinkins, a retired personal care attendant, peacefully entered into eternal rest at 4:30p.m., on Monday, October 15, 2012 at her daughters residence. Beloved companion of Charles McGinnis. Loving mother of Dorothy Mitchell, Diane (Tyrone) Degree and Demetrius Lewis. Grandmother of the late Leona Marie Dinkins. Daughter of the late John Lewis and Rebecca Jackson. Granddaughter of the...

Joann Grant Mosby

Joann Grant Mosby

Oct 14, 2012

Joann (Jazzy Jo) Mosby on Sunday, October 14, 2012 took wings of a dove and flew away to her resting place . Beloved mother of Pamela Jackson, Sonia Mosby, Gaynell Mosby, Charles (Zina) Mosby, and Raymond (Kaui) Mosby. Daughter of the late Carrie Dent. Sister of Dorothy M.(Predin) Palmer, Doris M. (John) Palmer, Charlie F. (Patricia) Washington, James (Verna) Palmer,...

Sam Elliott, Jr

Sam Elliott, Jr

Oct 12, 2012

Sam (June) Elliott, Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, October 12, 2012 at LSU Interim Hospital. Father of Gregory S. Daigs, Sr. Grandfather of Gregory S. Diags, Jr., Grey Legendre, and Jamaiya Wallace. Son of the late Sam, Sr. and Ella B. Elliott of Waterproof, La. Brother of J B Cole of Waterproof, La., Bonette (Margaret) Cole, Sr., Johnny L....

Sandra Burse Payne

Sandra Burse Payne

Oct 11, 2012

Sandra Burse Payne departed this life at Canon Hospice on Thursday, October 11, 2012. Wife of the late James Payne, Sr. Mother of Arthur Lemieux Payne, Eris Payne Burton, and Gina Payne. Daughter of the late Joseph and Earnestine Burse. Sister of Emile McCarvy, James Spurlock, Wilbert Burse, Joseph Burse, George Burse, Don Burse, Carolyn Nash, Geraldine Quinn, Edna Jackson,...

Louise Johnson Duplessis

Louise Johnson Duplessis

Oct 10, 2012

Louise Johnson Duplessis, a retired payroll clerk for Chevron Chemical, departed this life on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 12:06a.m. Loving wife of Eugene Duplessis, Sr. Beloved and devoted mother of Eugene Duplessis, Jr. and Everett (Valerie) Duplessis. Daughter of the late Rev. Eckard Johnson, Sr. and Isabelle Alexander Johnson. Grandmother of Aiesha Duplessis, Justin M. Brown, Bailey N. Duplessis...

Thomas Rousell

Thomas Rousell

Oct 9, 2012

Thomas Rousell, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 after an 11 year battle with Leukemia. Beloved husband of Janis Forbes Rousell. Father of Carl (Darnell) Rousell, Bryant Keith (Lana) Rousell, Trische Kaigler and the late Eric Rousell. Son of the late Thomas Rousell, Sr. and Beatrice Rousell Morton. Stepson of the late James...

Byron Tremaine Anthony

Byron Tremaine Anthony

Oct 8, 2012

Byron Tremaine Anthony departed this life on Monday, October 8, 2012. Son of Byron Joseph and Kenya Anthony. Stepson of Tomanci Joseph and the late Edwin D. Draine . Grandson of Rosalyn Haywood, Curtis Haywood, and the late Oscarlee James, Linda Joseph, and Lexi Joseph. Great grandson of Mary Anthony and the late Joseph Anthony. Brother of Lakenya Draine, Larielle...

Michael Anthony Hollins

Michael Anthony Hollins

Oct 5, 2012

Michael Anthony Hollins departed tis life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, October 5, 2012. Son of the late Christine Hollins and Walter Thomas. Brother of Tyronne (Angel) Hollins of Breaux Bridge, La. and Darrell (Judy) Hollins of New Orleans, La., also survived by a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age: 59 years a...

Earl Jones

Earl Jones

Oct 5, 2012

Earl Jones, Sr., a retired Air Force Veteran was called home by the Lord on Friday, October 5, 2012 Father of Earl, Dione, Quincy, and Andrea Jones. Son of the late Thomas and Naomi Jones. Brother of Geraldine Jones- Williams, Naomi Marie Jones, Thomas Jones and the late Melvin Jones and Milton Michael Jones, also survived by 8 grandchildren, 1...

Reginald Kaho Williams

Reginald Kaho Williams

Oct 4, 2012

Reginald Kaho Williams, a retired educator for Jefferson Parish School System departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Thursday, October 4, 2012. He was a former assistant principal at Riverdale High School and president of the United Methodist Men at Boynton. Husband of Elvera B. Williams. Father of Malaika R. Williams and Matthew W. Williams, also survived by...

Gelinda Miller

Gelinda Miller

Oct 4, 2012

Gelinda Gee Miller, a homemaker and former cosmetologist, departed this life on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at her residence. Loving mother of Aretha, Tuleisha, John and Kia Miller. Grandmother of the late Mitchel Ricard. Great grandmother of the late MyKel Miller. Daughter of Lucinda Miller and the late Doy Miller, Sr. Sister of Doy Miller, Annie Cooper and the late...