Obituaries

Nertha Lee Smith Holmes

Nertha Lee Smith Holmes

Jul 10, 2012

Nertha Lee (Ms. Sister) Smith Holmes passed away at her residence, on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 8:45a.m. Beloved wife of the late Charlie E. Holmes, Sr. Mother of Laverin H. (James) West, Charlie E. (JoAnn) Holmes, Jr., Louis E. (Deatta) Holmes, Alice Brown and the late Julia M. Seltzer, Jessie L. Smith, and Vincent R. (Lizette) Holmes. Daughter of...

Freddie Washington, Jr.

Freddie Washington, Jr.

Jul 10, 2012

Freddie Washington, Jr. one of Gods servants, departed this earth to enter his new home in glory on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Loving husband of 63 years to Viola Jones Washington. Father of Ralph Washington. Grandfather of Ralshella and Britianella Washington. Son of the late Freddie Washington, Sr. and Leola R. Washington. Brother of Lawrence (Idella) Washington, Betty W. Dean,...

Edward Hill, Sr.

Edward Hill, Sr.

Jul 10, 2012

Edward (Cap) Hill, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at his residence. Beloved husband of 73 years to Gertrude Farlow Hill. Devoted father of Edward (Espor) Hill, Jr., Clara L. Lewis, Arthur (Pamela) Hill, Maxcine (Maurice) Charles, Claude (Georgia) Hill, Sr., Esther (Reginald, Sr.) Walker, Lawrence (Juanita) Hill, Sr., Annette (Raymond) Campbell, Keith, Detra, and Reginald...

James Murphy Williams

James Murphy Williams

Jul 8, 2012

James M. Williams, a retired truck driver for Pelican Ice Company, departed this life on Sunday, July 8, 2012 at 7:20p.m. at his residence. Beloved husband of Annie Williams. Loving father of Alvin Stampley, Charlie, Evelyn, Lawrence, Ross, Willie, Melvin, Joseph, and Joyce Brumfield. Brother of L. J. Murphy, Doretha Williams and Ora Jefferson; also survived by 31 grandchildren, 43...

Rose Mary Armond Harris

Rose Mary Armond Harris

Jul 7, 2012

Bishop Rose Mary Armond Harris, a Certified Nurse Assistant departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 8:15p.m. Wife of Rev. Daniel Harris, Sr. Mother of Hemield Armond, Sr. and Charles Armond, Sr. Grandmother of the late Darius Javon Armond. Daughter of the late Walter and Mary Landry Armond Couto. Sister of the late...

Isreal Williams, Sr.

Isreal Williams, Sr.

Jul 6, 2012

Isreal Bonnie Williams, Sr., a retired custodian of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Marrero, La., was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 6, 2012 at Wynhoven Health Care Center. Beloved husband of 63 years to Mary Louise Growe Williams. Loving father of Jacquelyn Williams, Wanda Jackson, Corla Ann McDaniel and the late Isreal, Jr. and...

Detrice Ann Gray-Hampton

Detrice Ann Gray-Hampton

Jul 4, 2012

Detrice Ann Gray-Hampton, a nursing assistant and graduate from Booker T. Washington High School, departed this life on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at West Jefferson Medical Center at 9:24 AM. Beloved wife of the late Jack Charles Hampton. Devoted mother of Jorann Toney (Ramon Swilley) and Marquita Perry. Grandmother of Jaron and Tyrrell Toney. Daughter of Ernest and Joann Gray....

Edward Frazier, JR.

Edward Frazier, JR.

Jul 2, 2012

Edward Frazier, Jr. was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, July 2, 2012 at 5:22p.m. at Canon Hospice. Beloved husband of Barbara Adams Frazier. Loving father of Edward (Lisa) Frazier, III, Dietra (Edwin) Phillips, Demond Frazier and the late Devon Frazier. Grandfather of Brandon (Tara) Frazier, Gary (Casey) Dupart, Jr., Ronika Simpkins, Janeae Frazier, Shar-ron...

Daisy Bell Jackson Christoph

Daisy Bell Jackson Christoph

Jul 2, 2012

Daisy Jackson Christoph entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 2, 2012 at 12:45a.m. Wife of Ronald Christoph. Loving mother of Shelia, Antoinett, Shewann and Terrylynn Christoph. Daughter of the late Bessie Walker and James Jackson. Sister of Mary L. Russell, Bessie Jackson and Martin Jackson; also survived by 12 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles,...

Willie Nell Bullock

Willie Nell Bullock

Jun 29, 2012

Willie Nell Mrs. Bunny Bullock departed this life at her residence on Friday, June 29, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Ramsey Bullock, Sr. Devoted mother of Denise J. Bailey, Daniel Ray Jackson, Ralph Jackson, Doris J. (Clarence) Ussin, Jr., Lynette B. (Alvin) Clark, Ricky Bullock, Theresa B. (Arshield) Johnson, Sr. and the late Ramsey Bullock, Jr. Grandmother of the...

Ada Alberta Netterville Byrd

Ada Alberta Netterville Byrd

Jun 29, 2012

Ada Alberta Netterville Byrd, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 29, 2012 at St. Joseph Nursing Home. Wife of William Byrd. Loving mother of Beatrice Gaines, Betty (John) Francois, Henry (Jean) Davis, Jr., Elvis Davis, Jennifer Lambert, and the late Riley James Davis. Daughter of the late Newrn Netterville and Willina Williams. Granddaughter of the late Ada Netterville....

Oscar Jimcoily

Oscar Jimcoily

Jun 27, 2012

Oscar Jimcoily, Sr. a retired night oiler for Crescent City Connection departed this life on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Rebecca Anderson Jimcoily. Father of Roxanne Hadrick, Oscar (Patrice) Jimcoily, Jr., Ronald (Gwendolyn), Joseph and Maxinne Franklin and the late Lucy and Julius Franklin. Son of the late Clara Berry Jimcoily and Gary Jimcoily, Sr. Brother...

Makiyah Kendal Holmes

Makiyah Kendal Holmes

Jun 25, 2012

Makiyah Kendal Holmes entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 25, 2012 at 8:35p.m. Daughter of Kendall Holmes and Mariah Videau. Granddaughter of Tyrone and Jennifer Anderson, Lionel and Tammie Florence, and Darren Irwin, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. A graveside service will held at Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery 9820 Nine Mile Point Rd. Westwego,...

Bernard Benny Harris, Sr.

Bernard Benny Harris, Sr.

Jun 24, 2012

Bernard Junie Boy Benny Harris, Sr., a retired Merchant Marine, departed this life on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Crescent City Specialty Hospital at 9:23p.m. Loving father of Bernard Benny Harris , Jr., Regan and Crystal Harris, Juanita Thompson, Andrea Burton, Connie Hamilton and Bernita Payton-Frison. Grandfather of the late Amir Blanks. Son of the late Ben Harris and Louis...

Mary Eve Campbell Holmes

Mary Eve Campbell Holmes

Jun 24, 2012

Mary Bea Bea Eve Campbell Holmes a retired employee of West Jefferson Medical Center passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Holmes, Jr. Mother of Michael (Sandra) Holmes, Sr., Janice (Kevin) Bulter, Christell Gray, Linda (Milton, Jr.) Crosby, Guy (Betty) Holmes, Sr., Kevin Campbell, Tanya (Stephen, Sr.) Colar. Daughter of the late Eddie and...

Laverna Maylee Hawkins

Laverna Maylee Hawkins

Jun 21, 2012

Laverna Maylee Hawkins, a retired service associate for Sams Wholesale, peacefully departed this life at her residence on Thursday, June 21, 2012. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Marrero, La. and Delgado Community College, and a former early childcare teacher at Arden Cahill Academy. Loving and devoted mother of Daisy R. (Jonas) Harrison, Virgin (Damon) Davis, and...

Rebecca Collins Nickerson

Rebecca Collins Nickerson

Jun 19, 2012

Rebecca Lil Ma Collins Nickerson, a homemaker and former member of the Eastern Star Organization, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. Beloved wife of Melvin A. Nickerson, Jr. Devoted and loving mother of Andrea Collins (Anthony Price), Madge Nickerson (Dwayne Sumler), Dionne (Terry) Smith, Melvin (Linda) Nickerson, Darryl (Nicole) Nickerson, Stanley (Cynthia) Nickerson, Terrance (Antoinette) Nickerson and...

Alberta Robinson Williams

Alberta Robinson Williams

Jun 19, 2012

Alberta Robinson Williams departed this life at Belle Vie Nursing Home in Gretna, La. on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Waymond Williams. Devoted mother of Joyce (Allen) Edwards, Claude Robinson, Dorince (Deborah) Robinson, George (Brenda) Robinson, Edward Robinson, and Evelyn Robinson. Daugher of the late Henry and Mariah Robinson. Sister of the late Evelina Hudson, Phylice...

Barbara Ann Willis Jackson

Barbara Ann Willis Jackson

Jun 18, 2012

Barbara Ann Willis Jackson departed this life in San Antonio, Tx. on Monday, June 18, 2012 at 10:11a.m. Daughter of the late James Lea Jackson, Sr. and Dororthy Mae Travis Jackson. Mother of Ervin Charles Willis, Jr., Sonya Shavonne Willis Boutain of San Antonio, Tx., Pamela Denise Willis, Ethel Tamiko Willis Shorty, Michael Willis of New Orleans, La. and the...

Harold Joseph West

Harold Joseph West

Jun 18, 2012

Harold Joseph West departed this life on Monday, June 18, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Rosa Mae West. Loving father of the Donnel, Troy and Kendricks West and Jamal Mosely. Grandfather of the late Teriko Dewan West. Son of Harold Joseph West, Sr. and the late Cora Lee West. Brother of Sherly Martin, Thelma West, Jose West, Betty Ned...