Obituaries

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...

Lorraine Henry

Lorraine Henry

Sep 9, 2012

Lorraine Henry, a homemaker, entered onto eternal rest on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at University Hospital. Beloved wife of William Author Henry. Loving mother of Troylynn, Clarence, Owen and Antionette Henry. Daughter of the late Richard Williams, Sr. and Bertha Benjamin. Sister of Zickle Williams, Richard William, Jr., Vina Boudion, Barbara Williams and the late Loretta Brown, R. B. Brown,Lawrence...

Cedric Maurice Brown

Cedric Maurice Brown

Sep 7, 2012

Cederick "Paw" Maurice Brown departed this life on Friday September 7, 2012, at the age of 22. Mr. Brown was a life long resident of New Orleans. He attended O. Perry Walker High School. Beloved son of Thaddeus Bailey and Jacqueline Brown. Loving father of Santonio Price. Brother of Brian Brown, Jewel Brown, Joseph Brown, and George Brown. Grandson of...

Linda Ann Canady

Linda Ann Canady

Sep 7, 2012

Linda Ann Canady passed away on Friday, September 7, 2012. Beloved daughter of the late Dorothy (Madea) Sterling and James Canady. Loving sister of Clara Taylor. Adored aunt of Stanley Watkins, Carolyn Williams, Clarence A. Watkins, Leonard Watkins, Fredrick Watkins, Gwendolyn Scott, Ronald Watkins, Lorna Lilly, Kimberly Dixon and the late Norman Watkins; also survived by a host of other...

Edward Arthur Williams

Edward Arthur Williams

Sep 6, 2012

Edward Arthur Eddie Coach Stimmey Williams was received by our Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 6, 2012. Loving husband of Cynthia Williams by second marriage and the late Mary Jackson Williams by first marriage. Father of Evelyn Williams McCall (Gary Kelly), Rosalind (Carlton) Williams, Alisha (Tracy) Bright, Shanreal Williams, Lisa Matthews, Chenelle Williams (Micheal) Scott, Terry Williams, Ivan Williams and...

Yvonna Richardson Moore

Yvonna Richardson Moore

Sep 6, 2012

Yvonna Mae Sister Moore, a former child care provider, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Carrington Nursing Home in New Orleans, La. She loved sewing, was fun-loving, outgoing and had a great sense of humor. Beloved wife of the late George C. Moore. Loving mother of...

Everette Tyrone Draughn, Sr.

Everette Tyrone Draughn, Sr.

Sep 5, 2012

Everette Tyrone Draughn, Sr., a truck driver for 30 years at Republic Service formerly B. F. I. (Allied Waste) entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 5, 2012. Husband of Glenda Joyce Draughn. Father of Everette Draughn Jr., Arraya Aguillard, Ariel James, and Alanna Draughn. Brother of Sonia Watkins, Stassi Mosley, Pamela Draughn, Alva Draughn Jessie, Jr., and Desi, Sr....

Veronica Elnora (Vee) Allen

Veronica Elnora (Vee) Allen

Sep 5, 2012

Veronica Elnora (Vee) Allen departed this life on Wednesday September 5, 2012 @ her residence. Wife of the late Ronald Allen. Mother of Lurshune Martin and Christopher Allen. Also survived by 2 sisters, 2 brothers, and a host of the relatives and friend. preceeded in death by her son Ronald Allen, parents Gladys and Cleveland Joseph,3 sisters and 1 brothers....

Ora Lee Golsby

Ora Lee Golsby

Sep 5, 2012

Ora Lee Golsby, a retired custodial worker of the Jefferson Parish 24th Judicial Courts, departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 5:30p.m. Devoted mother of Edna Marie, Rose Marie, D. Willie, Patricia Ann, Jerry Lee, and Mark Anthony. Daughter of D. Willie Golsby and the late Rose Mae Davis. Sister of John Henry...

Harold Nelson Hooper, Sr.

Harold Nelson Hooper, Sr.

Sep 3, 2012

Harold Nelson Hooper was called home by the Angels on Monday, September 3, 2012, at the ripe old age of 90. Beloved father of Sylvia Hooper, Harold Hooper, Jr., Debra Hooper, Errol (Judy) Hooper, Tira (the late Clarence) Jones, Brian Hooper, Barbara Williams, Cassandra Phillips and Gayle Bartholomew. Son of the late Sandy Hooper, Jr. and Selica Rogers Edwards. Brother...

Jessie Lee James Hall

Jessie Lee James Hall

Sep 3, 2012

Jessie J. Hall, on Monday, September 3, 2012, died a physical death and transitioned to eternal life. Loving mother of Rev. Willie J. (Cheryl) Hall, Jr., Jonas C. (Renee) Hall and Deirdra L. Hall. Sister of Ruby (Ernest) Sullivan, Diane Leslie and Emma (Lloyd) Laban. Shewan Herbert, whose love, support and sincerity was invaluable. Sister-in-law of Leroy (Mary) Smith; also...

Janice Peterson Franklin

Janice Peterson Franklin

Sep 1, 2012

Janice Peterson Franklin entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 11:00a.m. at Tulane Medical Center. Beloved wife of Ranell Franklin, Jr. Devoted mother of Kayone (LaVar) Franklin-Ford, and Kiran Franklin, Sr. Grandmother of Tylan Green, Tyran Barbain, LaVar Ford, Kiaya and Kiran Franklin, Jr., and Nikki Ford. Daughter of the late Lillian and Arthur Peterson. Sister of...

Rosie Mary Lewis-Simmons

Rosie Mary Lewis-Simmons

Aug 31, 2012

Rosie Mary Lewis Simmons departed this life on Friday, August 31, 2012. Wife of Craig Simmons. Mother of Tia Lewis, Lacraig Lewis. Daughter of the late Roosevelt Lewis, Jr. and Sarah Louis Lewis. Sister of Geraldine Sims (Lemon), Angenette Lewis (Shaw), Deletore Ann Lewis and the late Roosevelt Lewis, III. Aunt of the late Bryant Sims. Godmother of Jamal Berfect....

Linda Nelson Burrell

Linda Nelson Burrell

Aug 30, 2012

Linda Nelson Burrell entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 7:07p.m. Beloved wife of the late Tyrone Anthony Burrell. Loving mother of Lavinia, Darnell, Takeisha, Julia, Tyrone, Marchand, Linda, Walter, Tamara, Rene and Peter Nelson, and Taisha Coffil. Caregiver of Cleveland Nelson. Daughter of Herbert Frontier and the late Lavinia Celestine Nelson. Granddaughter of the late Joseph...

Jennie Casimier Hinton

Jennie Casimier Hinton

Aug 30, 2012

Jennie Johnnie M. Casimier Hinton departed this life on Thursday, August 30, 2012 following her illness with Parkinsons Disease. Devoted wife of Richard Hinton , Sr. Mother of Vandolph Hinton, Richard Hinton, Jr., and Cheryl Hinton Baker. Daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Devore Casimier. Sister of Audrey Casimier Scott and the late Elton Casimier Mother in law of...