Obituaries

Paula Coleman Keller

Paula Coleman Keller

Oct 3, 2012

Paula Marie Coleman Keller departed this life on Wednesday October 3, 2012. Wife of Benjamin Keller. Mother of Danyielle, Corey, and Byron Coleman. Daughter of the late Robert Morris Coleman, Sr. and Mary Lee Coleman. Sister of Norris, Kevin, Carlton, Tyrone, Mark, Connie and Denise Coleman and the late Troy, Morris, and Yancy Coleman. Niece of the late Joan Marie...

Dianne Marie Davis

Dianne Marie Davis

Oct 2, 2012

Dianne Marie Davis entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. Beloved daughter of the late Gertrude Yates and William Davis, Jr. Sister of Doris Davis (Clarence) Mosby, Pollyana Yates (John, Jr.) Brooks, Ray and Paul Davis and the late William Shink Davis, III; also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Age: 62 years...

Bernice Noil

Bernice Noil

Oct 2, 2012

Bernice Henry Noil peacefully departed this earth on Tuesday, October 2, 2012at her residence. Beloved wife of the late Vincent Noil, Jr. Devoted mother of Judy Noil (Kenneth, Jr.) LaMothe. Loving grandmother of Christopher Jones, Chrystal Noil, Curtis Price, III and Joshua (Michell) Price. Daughter of the late Robert, Sr., and Stella Henry. Sister of Orelia (Elton, Sr.) Anderson, Nancy...

Gertrude Price Yates

Gertrude Price Yates

Oct 1, 2012

Gertrude Price Yates, a retired food technician with Orleans Parish School System, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 1, 2012 at her residence. Beloved wife of the late Ashley Yates, Sr. Devoted mother of Ray Davis, Doris Davis (Clarence) Mosby, Paul (Shannon) Davis, Pollyana Yates (John, Jr.) Brooks, and the late Dianne Davis and William Shink Davis, III....

Taronna Anniece Davis

Taronna Anniece Davis

Oct 1, 2012

Taronna Hawkins Cennett Davis, a homemaker departed this life on Monday, October 1, 2012 at Carrington Place of New Orleans. Wife of Joe Harrison. Mother of Carisa D. (Romalis, Sr.) Cook, Jonisha K. Cennett (Malcolm Garcia III), Jeremy Davis and the late Amanda Davis Harrison. Grandmother of Romalis Cook, Jr., Roshauna M. Cook, Mikal Carney, Aleisha Taylor, and Malcolm Taylor,IV....

Lawrence Henderson, Jr.

Lawrence Henderson, Jr.

Oct 1, 2012

Lawrence Killer Henderson, Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 1, 2012. Husband of Artha Mae Harris Henderson. Father of David (Tammy) Harris, Solomon Harris, Onita Harris and Cynthia (Johnny) Henderson. Grandfather of Shanice, Deja, and Shurspring. Son of the late Lawrence, Sr. and Grace Henderson. Brother of Glenn Henderson, Clarise Owens, Blanche Jenkins, Pamella Chapelle, and Michelle...

Althea Johnson Willis

Althea Johnson Willis

Sep 28, 2012

Althea Lyndia Johnson Willis entered into eternal rest at her residence on Friday, September 28, 2012. Wife of the late Isadore E. Willis, Sr. Mother of Neldana (Wayne) Ricard, Gareth (Rhonda) Napoleon, Jamal Robinson, Arnel (Roland) Jones, Grindel (Ralph) Jackson, Monique Thompson, Isadore Willis, Jr. and the late Charles (Vanessa) Napoleon. Stepmother of Keith Willis, Danita Strauss and Lolita Gordon....

Tonesha Joann Riggins

Tonesha Joann Riggins

Sep 26, 2012

Tonesha Joann Riggins departed this life at her residence on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. Daughter of Latonya Riggins and Carlyn Cobbler. Granddaughter of Joann Perry, Rudolph Riggins, and Desiree Cobbler. Great granddaughter of Gladys Riggins. Sister of Latesha Riggins., also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 18 years a native of Gretna, La. and a resident...

Jerry Augustine

Jerry Augustine

Sep 25, 2012

Jerry Augustine, a self- employed taxi cab driver for over 40 years departed this life Tuesday, September 25, 2012 peacefully at his residence. Father of Lieutenant Colonel Cathy Walter, Kiesha Harris, Kathlyn Locke, Niya Monroe, June Hollins Pierre, Jude, Jonathan, Darrin, and Kevin. Father in law of Terrance, Cleaven, and Henry. Brother of Michael, Gloria, and Sandy and the late...

Wilbert Kelly Richardson

Wilbert Kelly Richardson

Sep 25, 2012

Wilbert Kelly Richardson, a custodial worker with Orleans Parish School Board, departed this life on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at his residence. Loving father of Torray R. Ross. Beloved son of Lillie B. Richardson and the late Wilbert Smith. Brother of Andrel Love, Elliot Love, Errol Richardson, Thaddeus Richardson, Emily Richardson, Lillie Richardson, Wynesta Gaston, Charlotte Richardson and the late...

George Briscoe

George Briscoe

Sep 25, 2012

Rev. George Briscoe, a retired custodian supervisor for Jefferson Parish School Board for 37 years entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at JoEllen Smith Convalescent Center. Husband of the late Sylvia Crutchfield Briscoe. Father of Rev. Timothy (Pearl) Briscoe, Leroy Williams, Tyrone Briscoe, Vera (Earl) Little and the late Curtis Williams. Son of the late Adam and...

Melvin Jones, Jr.

Melvin Jones, Jr.

Sep 24, 2012

Melvin Jones, Jr., a self-employed contractor, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 24, 2012 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a former welder with Avondale and Tide Shipyards and a member of Prince Hall Mason. Former husband of Melvina Nickerson Jones and Carolta Codrington. Loving father of Clayton, James, Melvin, III, Marvin, Lynard, Daniel, Marvin C., Calvin, Donna,...

Irma Dennis Tross

Irma Dennis Tross

Sep 24, 2012

Irma Simmons Tross entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 24, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Emmett Donald Simmons, Sr. and Ernest Tross. Mother of Dianne S. (Emile) Carter, Margo S. (Jesse) Herman, Shelia S. (Arthur) Bennett, Pastor Thera R. S. Ellison, Emmett D. (Jackie) Simmons, Glynn R. Simmons, Dwayne (Denise) Simmons, Dwight, Randall, Derrick, and Deandre Simmons and...

Gwendolyn G. Bridges

Gwendolyn G. Bridges

Sep 24, 2012

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Rose Bridges departed this life on Monday, September 24, 2012 at Ochsner Foundation Medical Center. She was a graduate of L. B. Landry Senior High School and Straight Business College. Loving daughter of the late Emily and Emile Rose, Sr. Sister of Emile Rose, Jr. Niece of Myrtle Sargent and Amy Celestan. Aunt of Jamisen Rose, Hashika Rose...

Rosemary Gabriel

Rosemary Gabriel

Sep 23, 2012

Rosemary Shirley Gabriel, a retired cook of Schwegmann Supermarkets, departed this life at 9:30a.m., on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at her daughters residence in Harvey, La. Beloved wife of the late Galvin Gabriel, Sr. Devoted mother of Galvin Gabriel, Jr., Merika Green, Sashara Gabriel, Arceneaux Gabriel and the late Lateaud Gabriel. Daughter of the late Robert and Lucinda Goins. Sister...

Ronald Jackie Mimms, Sr.

Ronald Jackie Mimms, Sr.

Sep 23, 2012

Ronald J. Mimms, Sr. entered his heavenly home on Sunday, September 23, 2012. Beloved husband of Louise Mimms. Loving father of Ellen Davis, Ronald J. Mimms, Jr., and Erica M. Francis. Stepfather of Johnnie J. Johnson and Brenda J. Mitchell. Grandfather of Rene Winslow. Taron Mimms, and Ryan Marshall. Son of the late Samuel and Mozella G. Mimms. Brother of...

Horace Joseph Flemings

Horace Joseph Flemings

Sep 21, 2012

Horace Joseph Flemings departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Friday, September 21, 2012. Devoted husband the late Joyce Ann Hampton Flemings. Loving father of Tyrone, Don-terry, Joyce, Rhonda, William, and Ronald Flemings. Son of the late William Flemings and Anna Rivers. Brother of Ethel Reed and the late Lenix Moore, Harold and Gilbert Flemings, also survived by...

Fred Wilson, Jr.

Fred Wilson, Jr.

Sep 18, 2012

Fred (Ricky) Wilson, Jr., a former employee of T. L. James Construction Company, departed this life at Carrington Place on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Father of Danielle Gilbert of Luling, La., Ricky Brooks, Steven Brooks and Crystal Wilson all of Milwaukee, Wi. Son of the late Elouise and Fred Wilson, Sr. Brother of Robert and Nickey Wilson, Gladys Williams of...

Doris Mae Brown Saylor

Doris Mae Brown Saylor

Sep 12, 2012

Doris Mae Brown Saylor departed this life at Canon Hospice on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Wife of the late Leon Saylor. Mother of Elaine M. Tate and Lance Johnson. Daughter of the late Thomas Brown, Sr. and Lillian Elam Brown. Sister of Thomas, Jr., Albert, Herman, Herbert, and Alvin Brown, Beverly A. Brown Saylor and Rosemary B. Varnado, also survived...

Bruce Simmons

Bruce Simmons

Sep 10, 2012

Bruce Simmons, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2012 at his residence. Loving son of Iola Onezine. Stepson of Joseph Onezine, Sr. Father of Anthony Blalvery. Brother of Debra Walker, Myra Weatherspoon, Laura Simmons, Deirdre Simmons and the late Joseph Onezine, Jr. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age: 52 years a native...