Obituaries

Dealoris Baldwin Hartman

Dealoris Baldwin Hartman

Apr 17, 2013

Dealoris Baldwin Hartman departed this life on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 1:50 p.m. at River Region Hospice. Beloved wife of Henry Hartman and the late Melvin Baldwin. Mother of Melvin Jean, Mark (Beverly), Carl and Ranell Baldwin (Denise). Daughter of the late Paul Leon Ribet and Odette Washington. Sister of Bobbie Washington Guy (James), the late Marion, Romalic Sr....

Phillip Hughes

Phillip Hughes

Apr 17, 2013

Phillip Hughes, a retired pharmacist, departed this life at River Region Hospice on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Husband of Mary Steib Hughes. Father of Paris Arielle Hughes, Lindsey Gordon Brown, Malani Gordon Gilmore, Phillip Hughes, Jr., Shannon Hughes Roussell, and Jennifer Hughes Harrell. Son of the late Joseph H. Hughes and Ruth Ella Hughes. Brother of Richard Lloyd, Harold Lloyd,...

Dianne Watkins Salvant

Dianne Watkins Salvant

Apr 17, 2013

Dianne Watkins Salvant departed this life at 9:15a.m., on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 to begin her journey home with her Lord and Savior to start her eternal life. Beloved mother of Tracy, Travis, Terrance and Trene Salvant. Grandmother of Shion Tyrese Scott, Shi'heem Tyrin Scott, London Travis Salvant, Aniya Williams, Terry Bolds, Tanaya Maxwell and Ernell Smith. Daughter of the...

Louise Penn Bartholomew

Louise Penn Bartholomew

Apr 15, 2013

Louise "Lou" "Weezy" Penn Bartholomew departed this life on Monday, April 15, 2013. Loving mother of Carla (Kevin) Banks, Rendell, Carita, and Karen Bartholomew. Grand-mother of Dynastii, Kevin, Jr., Kristian, Michaela and the late Veronica Bartholomew. Great- grandmother of Roman Banks Steele. Daughter of the late Leevella (George) Tucker, and Oliver Penn. Niece of the late Martha Burns and Shirley...

Lillie Mae Jackson Thomas

Lillie Mae Jackson Thomas

Apr 13, 2013

Lillie Mae Jackson Thomas departed this life at her residence on Saturday, April 13, 2013. Wife of Henry Thomas, Jr. by second marriage, and Leroy Jackson by first marriage. Mother of Louise, Patricia, Sharon, Paulette, Leroy, and Leonard Jackson and the late Misette Jackson. Daughter of the late Sam Thomas and Louise Maurice. Sister of the late Joyce Dyer, Louise...

Queen Ella Jackson

Queen Ella Jackson

Apr 11, 2013

Queen Ella Jackson, a homemaker, departed this life on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Wife of the late Sherman Jackson, Sr. Mother of John Henry, Raymond Maynor, Andrew Jackson, Mabel Peterson, Wilhemia Wilkerson, Paulette Cornin, Vonzella Wilkerson, Gaynell Thomas, the late Sherman Jackson, Jr. and Carrie Mae Porter. Daughter of the late Patsy Jenkins. Preceded in...

Emmett Craig, Jr.

Emmett Craig, Jr.

Apr 9, 2013

Emmett Craig, Jr., at West Jefferson Medical Center, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Husband of the late Irene Craig. Father of Toni Bartholomew, Gail, Geraldine and Emmett Craig III and the late Cynthia Craig. Son of the late Emmett Craig, Sr. and Rosie Hardge Craig. Brother of Albert Craig, Evora Savage, Rose Morris, the late Mozel...

Irma Lee Jones

Irma Lee Jones

Apr 9, 2013

Irma Lee Jones departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Mother of Denise R. Jones and Leslie L. Landry. Daughter of the late Jerry Jones, Sr. and Mable G. Jones. Granddaughter of the late Louvenia Joseph. Sister of Northern, Jerry Jr., Larry, Timothy, Mark, and Jesse Jones, Audrey J. Lewis, Lucille J. Every, and...

Gladys Hayes Carter

Gladys Hayes Carter

Apr 8, 2013

Gladys Hayes Carter, a retired factory worker, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 8, 2013 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Wife of the late James Rook Carter. Mother of Margaret C. (John) Taylor of Avondale, La., Martha C. (Johnny) Ware of Baton Rouge, La., the late Caroline C. Maiden, and an infant son. Daughter of the late Willie and...

Melvin Roberson

Melvin Roberson

Apr 7, 2013

Bishop Melvin Roberson, born May 31, 1941, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 7, 2013. Beloved husband of Evella Whitney Roberson for 43 years. Father of Attorney Lekita Gynelle Roberson. Son of Pearl Roussell Gaines and the late Clarence Roberson, Sr. Stepson of the late Frank Gaines and Lucille Roberson. Brother of Janie Mae Gaines (Eddie) Smith, Elizabeth Gaines...

Andrew Gauff

Andrew Gauff

Apr 7, 2013

Andrew Gauff entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 7, 2013. Husband of the late Lottie Gauff. Grandfather of Margaret Hunter. Great-grandfather of Douglas (Deborah) Hunter and Christopher (Elese) Hunter. Great-great-grandfather of Dustin (Michelle), Christian, Joseph, Chianne, Christopher, Kristina, and De'Naie. Great-great-great-grandfather of Harmonie Hunter. Age 92 years. A native and resident of Barataria, LA. Relatives and friends of the...

Samuel Carl Davis, Jr.

Samuel Carl Davis, Jr.

Apr 5, 2013

Pastor Samuel Carl Davis, Jr., age 74 years, went to his heavenly resting place on Friday, April 5, 2013. Beloved husband of Barbara Trinity Davis. Father of Rev. Carl Davis, Pastor Kenneth Davis, Craig Davis, Minister David Davis, Karen Davis Hunter, Catherine Wright and the late Rev. Calvin Davis. Son of the late Samuel C. Davis, Sr. and Mamie Williams....

Dorothy Cole Morris

Dorothy Cole Morris

Apr 4, 2013

Dorothy Cole Morris, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 4, 2013. Beloved wife of Clifford Morris. Mother of Rodney Morris. Mother-in-law of Jalada Morris. Grandmother of Raychelle, Davante and the late Rodney Morris. Great-grandmother of Bennasia Williams, Ben Williams and Jonell Davis. Daughter of the late Matthew Cole, Sr. and Eliza W. Cole. Sister of the late...

Ry'Lei Camille Hensley

Ry'Lei Camille Hensley

Apr 3, 2013

Ry'Lei Camille (RaRa) Hensley entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center, on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Beloved daughter of Rayshard White and Car'Zelea Hensley. Sister of Car'Zariah Hensley and J'ci Ovide. Granddaughter of Shelia Hensley Miller (Ronald), Racheal White and Doreen White. Great-granddaughter of Doretha White. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age 1...

Mildred Parker Waters

Mildred Parker Waters

Apr 1, 2013

Mildred Parker Waters entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 1, 2013 at the age of 87. Wife of the late Vance Waters, Sr. Mother of Vance (Shelia), Melvin (Louise), Shirley, Tyrone and Jacqueline (Ronald) Dixon. Grandmother of Sherman, Melvin and step grandson, Chicoby. Daughter of the late Cecelia Bell Parker and John Parker. Sister of Eva Hayes, the late...

Betty Lewis Melancon

Betty Lewis Melancon

Mar 31, 2013

Betty Jean Lewis Melancon departed this life on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at her residence. Beloved wife of Wayne Melancon. Mother of Cleveland Jr., Torrey (Monique), Eunice and Zandra Riley, Jason Melancon and Tiffany Flubacher. Godmother of Major Stewart, Jr. and Lashawn Lewis. Daughter of the late Eli and Eunice Lewis. Sister of Joyce Steward, Cathy (Johnell), Sr.) Hadley and...

Berdie M. O'Neal Reed Crawford

Berdie M. O'Neal Reed Crawford

Mar 31, 2013

Berdie M. O'Neal Reed (MiMi) Crawford, a native of Franklin, MS, a former resident of New Orleans, LA until August 2005 when she then relocated to Liberty Township, OH. . She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Middletown, OH, and Second Baptist Church of Algiers, LA. She departed this life on Sunday, March 31st, 2013 at her home...

Carolyn Allen

Carolyn Allen

Mar 30, 2013

Carol Ann Allen passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013 in Dallas, TX. Loving mother of Tyrone Allen, Lamar Allen, Christopher Allen, and Lashanna Allen. Daughter of Alcie Allen, Sr. and the late Annie Ola Toney. Sister of Alcie Allen, Jr., Johnny (Donna) Allen, Luther (Angie) Allen, and Gail Allen, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends....

Murphy James Prevost, Sr

Murphy James Prevost, Sr

Mar 29, 2013

Murphy James Prevost, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 29, 2013. Husband of Lucille Cobb Prevost. Father of Melinda Prevost Lewis, Monte J. (Michele) Prevost, Sr., and Murphy James Prevost, Jr. all of Harvey, La. Son of the late Jules Prevost and Charlotte Burney Prevost. Brother of Eunice Scott of Houston, Tx., also survived by...

Howard Thomas, Sr.

Howard Thomas, Sr.

Mar 29, 2013

Howard Thomas, Sr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Friday, March 29, 2013. Husband by first marriage of the late Mary Louise Haynes Thomas and by second marriage of the late Rosie Marie Thomas. Father of Lisa Thomas (Fredrick Grimes) of Baton Rouge, LA, Howard Thomas, Jr. of Caynon County, CA, Terry Mars of Prichard AL, Myrna Thomas...