Obituaries

Tyrone Duplessis

Tyrone Duplessis

Feb 2, 2012

Tyrone Duplessis, a running back for Louisiana Tech University, departed this life on Thursday, February 2, 2012 in Ruston, La. Loving son of George, II and Mary Duplessis. Brother of George Duplessis, III and Leronisha Dixon. Uncle of Traeyion and Trae Williams. Grandson of Lola Duplessis and the late George Duplessis, Sr., Joseph and Ruth Dixon. Great grandson of the...

Paris Antreyell Sonnier

Paris Antreyell Sonnier

Feb 1, 2012

Paris Antreyell Sonnier, age 7 months, departed this life on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Childrens Hospital. Beloved daughter of Antoine Sonnier and Sandrecca Webb. Sister of Jermyae Webb, Antranayah Sonnier and Antoine Sonnier, Jr. Granddaughter of Lena Webb, Donral Hines and the late Brenda Sonnier. Great granddaughter of Elther Rogers and Sadie Mason; also survived by a host of...

Thurman L. Gilmore, Sr.

Thurman L. Gilmore, Sr.

Jan 29, 2012

Thurman L. Gilmore, Sr. departed this life on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at West Jefferson Health Care. Beloved husband of Shelia Louise Paynes Gilmore. Loving father of Nicole, Nicolas, and Thurman Gilmore, Jr. (Sheila Cole Gilmore) and Shalita Gilmore (Shelia Louis Paynes Gilmore). Stepfather of Kendra Paynes Revader and Rhinell Paynes. Brother of Ernest, Jack, Joe, Olivia, Carol, Debra, and...

Imani Henrietta Reed

Imani Henrietta Reed

Jan 28, 2012

Imani Henrietta Reed, age 2 months, departed this life on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Beloved daughter of Randell Reed and Ashley Langlois. Sister of Ashad Reed. Granddaughter of Lisa Jackson, Nicholas Langlois, Javetta Reed and Leroy Hunter. Great granddaughter of Iva Green, Joseph Jackson, Addie and Aristide Langlois , Anita Hilliard and Curtis Dickerson; also...

Anne T. Johnson

Anne T. Johnson

Jan 28, 2012

Anne T. Johnson departed this life on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Beloved wife of the late Robert Johnson, Sr. Loving mother of Robert Johnson, Jr. Devoted sister of Elnora T. Tuner. Dedicated aunt of Ernestine Cosse; also survived by 2 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Age:...

Rev. John Henry Johnson, Sr.

Rev. John Henry Johnson, Sr.

Jan 27, 2012

Rev. John Henry Johnson, Sr., pastor emeritus of Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Harvey, La. and a retired supervisor of Winn Dixie Warehouse, was elected to be with his Savior on Friday, January 27, 2012. He was 93, a native of Hester, La., a resident of Harvey, La. for 16 years and a resident of Gretna, La., for the past...

Mae Ella Mealancon

Mae Ella Mealancon

Jan 26, 2012

Mae Ellen Mealancon, a homemaker responded to a call to glory to be with her savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Canon Hospice. Mother of Linda Davis, Leon Mealancon, Melissa Mealancon, Shantrell Mealancon, Micheal Mealancon, Paul Mealancon, Joseph Mealancon, Nancy Mealancon, and the late Melvin Pierre. Daughter of Mae EllenTurner and the late L B Turner. Granddaughter...

Samuel Espy Brooks

Samuel Espy Brooks

Jan 23, 2012

Samuel Espy Brooks entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 23, 2012. Loving father of Dana B. (James) Hunter. Son of the late Espy and Grace Brooks. Brother of Aufwiedersehen, Celina, Sallie, Nettie, Debbie and Vilche; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 67 years a native of Phoenix City, Al. and a resident of Gretna,...

Charles Hunter Adams

Charles Hunter Adams

Jan 19, 2012

Charles Hunter Adams departed this life on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Veterans Hospital in Dallas, Tx. Loving father of Charles Adams, Jr., Dionne Durham, Kenya Patterson and Trachelle Adams. Son of the late Roy P. Adams and Lottie Mae Adams. Brother of Willie L. Rankin, Merna J. Reed, Sandralyn Doris, Meredith R. Mickel, Janice J. Ruiz, Remona Adams, Alfreda...

Richard Percy Anderson, Sr.

Richard Percy Anderson, Sr.

Jan 19, 2012

Richard Percy Anderson, Sr. departed this life on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Devoted husband of the late Margaret Lee Anderson. Father of Therese (Reginald, Sr.) Francis, Constance (Webster, Sr.) Garrison, and Richard Percy Anderson, Jr. Devoted stepfather of Ray (Hilda) Lee, Charles Lee, and Marilyn (Donnie, Sr.) Hart. Son of the late Percy Anderson and Ida Bowsers Anderson. Brother of...

Robert Lawson Brooks, Sr.

Robert Lawson Brooks, Sr.

Jan 19, 2012

Robert Lawson Brooks, Sr., a former President of the American Postal Workers Union, New Orleans Local, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Devoted husband of Ivory Brooks. Loving father of Robert (Tia) Brooks, Jr., and Dorothy Brooks. Grandfather of Tiayana, Tayla and Trinity Brooks. Son of Charles W. Brooks, Sr. and the late Dorothy Brooks. Brother of...

Isreal Johnson, Sr.

Isreal Johnson, Sr.

Jan 19, 2012

Isreal Meno Johnson, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 19, 2012. Beloved husband of 73 years to Florence Broden Johnson. Loving father of Isreal, Jr., Lionel. Sr. and the late George Johnson, Sr. Son of the late Willie Johnson and Rosa Bell Johnson Dennis. Stepson of the late Alex Dennis. Grandfather of the late Dwayne...

Charlie Brown, Jr.

Charlie Brown, Jr.

Jan 17, 2012

Charlie Brown, Jr. departed this life on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Father of Rosheba Williams of Ca., Charlie Wells of Gretna, La., and Raion Robinson of Cottonport, La. Son of Mary F. Brown of Fort Worth, Tx. and the late Charlie Brown, Sr. Brother of Valda M. Thomas of Arlington, Tx., Carla A. Brown-Manning of New Orleans, La., Nedra L....

Karen Annette Davis

Karen Annette Davis

Jan 17, 2012

Karen Annette Davis entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 in Harvey, La. Beloved daughter of Hazel Rogers Davis and the late Esau Davis. Sister of Larry (Gwen) and Nathan Rogers, Cynthia and Karl (Deidre) Davis and the late Albert Louis Rogers. Niece of Rosetta Hammond, Willie Mae Davis, Gladys Tigler, Ruby Alexander, Edward (Beryl) Rogers, and Winnie...

Linda E. Key

Linda E. Key

Jan 17, 2012

Linda Louise Lorita Elzy Key entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Baton Rouge General Hospital Hospice Unit in Baton Rouge, La. Wife of Joseph Key. Mother of Tara, L.C., Jr., Timothy, Lynn, and Terence Williams. Daughter of the late Charles and Ellena Elzy. Grandmother of Whitney, Jr. (Lil Whit), April (Renee), Charles, Ralyn, Micheal (Lil Mike),...

Ja'Ray Jamal Coster

Ja'Ray Jamal Coster

Jan 17, 2012

JaRay Jamal Coster, was set free as he entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Loving son of Gisele Harry and Raymond Coster, Jr. Brother of Rayzelle, Raymond, III, and Aimee Coster, Raykelle Miller, Kivana Coler, Antonio Watkins, Sr., and the late Brandon Harris. Grandson of Carolyn Harry, Virginia (Mary Ann) Turner, Raymond Coster, Sr. and the late...

Nicole Marie Bell Reynard

Nicole Marie Bell Reynard

Jan 14, 2012

Nicole Marie Bell Reynard entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at her residence. Devoted companion of Melvin Veal. Former wife of David Reynard. Daughter of the late Nathaniel Bell, Sr. and Irene Bell. Sister of Chiquita, Nathaniel, Jr., and James Bell, Sr. and Shauna Brown. Loving aunt of Frank, Demyme, Corey, Denzel, Dwayne, Monae, Nakeita, James, Jr.,...

William L. Tucker, Jr.

William L. Tucker, Jr.

Jan 13, 2012

William Lawrence Tucker, Jr., known to many childhood friends as Chappy , departed this life on Friday, January 13, 2012. Beloved husband of Margarita C. Tucker. Loving father of Mildred T. and William F. Tucker. Son of the late Mildred T. Pardo and William Tucker, Sr. Also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Chappy attended...

Derek Rochon Douroux

Derek Rochon Douroux

Jan 13, 2012

Derek Rochon Douroux, a U.S. Postal worker for many years, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 13, 2012 at his residence. Loving and devoted husband of 25 years to Pamela Douroux. Father of Rochon Derek, Patience, and Mariah Douroux. Grandfather of Avri Payton. Devoted son of Earl and Loraine Douroux. Grandson of the late John & Lela Turner and...

Celestine Harris Jones

Celestine Harris Jones

Jan 11, 2012

Celestine Harris Jones, passed from this life to glory on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Jones, Sr. Caring mother of Rev. Anthony H. Williams, Selton Jones, Sr., Thomas Jones, Jr., Martin Jones, Sr., Dianna Jones, Ronald Jones, Sr., Michael Jones, Sr., Pastor Donald R. Jones, Christine Jones, Susanne Jones and the late Catherine Jones. Daughter...