Obituaries

Keian Cataze Ester

Keian Cataze Ester

Jan 7, 2012

Keian (Tank) Cataze Ester, a fifth grader at George Cox Elementary School, departed this life and crossed over to Glory on Saturday, January 7, 2012. Loving son of Keith Ester, Tameka Johnson Ester and her devoted friend Jesse Durant. Brother of AKeila and TaKeila Ester, Trishon Singleton, Keiann Williams, Keira and Keith Ruffin, Keion Carey, Keitrel and Bryant Gumms and...

Willie Lee McClure

Willie Lee McClure

Jan 7, 2012

Willie Lee Skeet McClure, a self-employed auto mechanic, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at University Hospital in New Orleans, La. Devoted husband of Joe Ann Bell McClure. Brother of Bobby Jean Nunn of Jackson, Ms., Lonzo, Larry, Jasper, Johnny, Lee Irvin, Rev. Robert and Michael McClure. Age: 47 years a native of Utica, Ms....

Carrie Mae Hagans

Carrie Mae Hagans

Jan 5, 2012

Carrie Mae Lee Hagans was called to heaven on Thursday, January 5, 2012 Mother of Phyllis Graves, Desiree Graves, Natasha Scott, Williams Graves, Carrie Miller, and Caretha Miller. Daughter of the late Harold Cryer and Caretha Lee. Sister of Percy (Ida Mae) Lee, Lubertha Lee, Dennis (Marthella), Lee, Henry (Irene) Cryer, Clara Cryer, Lillian (Harold) McGinnis, Dr. Alice Cryer-(Armond) Sumler,...

Eva Mae Burrage

Eva Mae Burrage

Jan 4, 2012

Eva Burrage entered into eternal life on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at her residence. Devoted companion of Larry Simmons for 30 years. Loving mother of Trina Richardson and Tommy L. Brown. Daughter of Rose Joseph of Baton Rouge, La. and the late Roy Richardson. Sister of Mary, Joyce Ann and William Richardson, Joyce Ann Robinson, Doris, Ronald, Donald, Charles, and...

Joseph Aggie Hammond, Sr.

Joseph Aggie Hammond, Sr.

Jan 3, 2012

Joseph Aggie (Wang) Hammond, Sr. departed this life on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Husband of Rosetta Rogers Hammond. Father of Nova H. Louis, Joseph Hammond, Jr., Glen Ether and Diane Ayro and the late Rita Hammond Forman and Vernita F. Ether. Son of the late Cora Woods and August Hammond. Grandfather of the late Travis...

Samuel Wilson

Samuel Wilson

Jan 3, 2012

Samuel Wilson passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Tulane Medical Hospital. Father of Amon and Siraj Wilson born from the union with his former first wife Barbara Patin Wilson-Jones. Grandfather of Armani, Arabia, Jarvis and Samiaj Wilson. Former husband by second marriage of Schwanda Pierce. Son of the late Willie C. Wilson, Sr. and Hannah Mason Wilson. Brother...

Al Darnell Williams

Al Darnell Williams

Jan 2, 2012

Al Darnell Williams, Sr. departed this life on Monday, January 2, 2012. Devoted father of Al Darnell Williams, Jr. Beloved son of Barbara Ann Williams and Al Dexter Delmore. Brother of Latoyia Petty, Konekie Green and Candace Hammond. Brother-in-law of Shane Petty, Sr. Charlie Green, Jr., and Damion Hammond. Devoted uncle of Shane Petty, Jr.; also survived by 8 nephews,...

Vonda Bridgewater Ray

Vonda Bridgewater Ray

Jan 1, 2012

Vonda D. Bridgewater Ray, a caregiver, departed this life on Sunday, January 1, 2012. Beloved wife of Henry Ray, Jr. Loving mother of James and Kevin Bridgewater. Daughter of the late Harry ad Sherry Ann Bridgewater. Sister of Glenda Gamble, Linda, Charlene and Harry Bridgewater, Jr. Sister-in-law of Madeline (Sam) Edwards, Patricia (Randy) Franklin, Willie (Gail) Ray, Deborah Randolph, Rosemary...

John Dow

John Dow

Jan 1, 2012

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Ruby Mae Burrell

Ruby Mae Burrell

Dec 31, 2011

Ruby Mae Burrell, age 83, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 31, 2011. Beloved wife of the late W. B. Burrell. Mother of the late Jarvis W. Burrell. Also survived by 1 brother, 1 daughter-in-law, 4 grandchildren and a host of very special nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was a member of Second Pleasant Grove Baptist...

Audrey Ann Murray

Audrey Ann Murray

Dec 30, 2011

Audrey Ann Murray entered into heaven on Friday, December 30, 2011. Beloved mother of Armando Charles Murray. Loving daughter of the late Charles and Emma Murray. Devoted sister of Francine Murray (Arthur, III) Stewart, Gwendolyn Murray (Ricardo W.) Stevenson, JoAnn Price, Aubrey Murray, Emile (Valencia) Murray, Alvin C. Murray, Carol Condell, Ida (Richard) Brown and Charles A. (Mary) Murray. Also...

Leonard Hewitt Robins

Leonard Hewitt Robins

Dec 28, 2011

SFC Leonard Robins, Sr. departed this life on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Husband of Helena Robins. Father of Zariah, Malachi, and Caleb Robins, Jacob Rosa, Tamekia Landry, Ameitte Rouse, Kedra Shepard, Lawrence, Corey and Christopher Watkins, Cody Crosby, Dennis Williams, and the late Demond Watkins and Leonard Robins, Jr. Son of the late Herbert and Vivian Robins. Adopted son of...

Sheena Cauthen Sulony

Sheena Cauthen Sulony

Dec 28, 2011

Sheena Cauthon Sulong departed this life on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Visitation will be held at Davis Mortuary Service, 6820 Westbank Expressway Marrero, La. on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 from 7p.m.-9p.m. Interment: Will be private.

Gary Alcee Lewis

Gary Alcee Lewis

Dec 22, 2011

Gary (Mudball) Alcee Lewis entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 22, 2011. Devoted father of Gary Lewis and the late Gabriel Lewis. Beloved son of Wilbert Lewis, Sr. and the late Delores Lewis. Loving brother of Lydia (Willie) Ross, Dana (Floyd) Williams, Jason, Wilbert, Jr. (Rene), Darryl, and Lance Lewis and the late Eric Lewis. Grandson of the late...

Eula Mae Watkins

Eula Mae Watkins

Dec 20, 2011

Eula Mae Grandison Watkins went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 20. 2011. Beloved wife of the late Norwood Watkins. Loving mother of Zachary and Deon (Arentte) Calvin. Stepmother of Justin Bonds. Grandmother of LaKisha Herrera, Gabrielle Lee, Zachary, II, Deon, Ariel and Bria Calvin. Great-grandmother of Kylan, Kesai and KZjari Herrera. Daughter of the late Aldrena...

Eunice B. Johnson

Eunice B. Johnson

Dec 20, 2011

Eunice Brown Johnson, better known as Ma , was peacefully called by our Lord at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank , on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 1:30p.m. Devoted wife of Wilfred Johnson, Sr. for 61 years. Loving mother of Miriam (George) Robinson, Wilfred, Jr. (Betty), Aaron (Joan), Wardell, Kirk, Sr., Steven (Penny), Terrance and Derrick Johnson, Sr., Donna Anderson, Eunice...

Alonzo Walker, Sr.

Alonzo Walker, Sr.

Dec 20, 2011

Alonzo AC Walker, Sr. departed this life on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a member of the male chorus at Sunrise Baptist Church. Devoted husband of 43 years to Vertis C. Walker. Father of Vernon (Betty) Walker, Bryant Walker, Alonzo (Jacki) Walker, and Vertrice (Earl) Lemon. Son of the late Willie Mae Logan, also...

Gwendolyn Casimier Burns

Gwendolyn Casimier Burns

Dec 18, 2011

Gwendolyn (Gwen) Casimier Burns departed this life on Sunday December 18, 2011. She attended Jefferson Parish Public Schools. Beloved wife of Melvin Burns. Devoted mother Doniesha Casimier, Doneka Casimier, Ronshika Lewis and Kara Evans. Daughter of the late Ernest and Estelle Refuge Casimier. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 3 sisters, 4 brothers and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,...

Louis Phoenix, Sr.

Louis Phoenix, Sr.

Dec 18, 2011

Rev. Louis Phoenix Sr. departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on Sunday December 18, 2011. Husband of the late Audrey Phoenix. Father of Rev. Louis Phenix, Jr., Kevin, Richard, Michael, Byron, LeRoy , Grace Thornton and the late Michael and Charles. Stepfather of Barry and Bridgette. Son of the late Mike and Iceola Kennedy Phoenix. Brother of...

Lee Esther Cornish

Lee Esther Cornish

Dec 17, 2011

Lee Esther Cornish affectionately called Grandma Lee entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 17, 2011. She was a member of Moonlight Gospel Singers. Wife of the late Horace J. Cornish, Sr. Mother of Warren (Valerie) Schexnayder, Jr., Larry (Linda) Cornish, Sr., Joyce Cornish, Linda C. (Melvin) Tyler, Patricia C. Morris, Horace J. (Wilma Jean) Cornish, Jr., and Gregory (Gwendolyn)...