Obituaries

Warren Washington

Warren Washington

Aug 12, 2011

Warren Dusty Washington departed this life on Friday, August 12, 2011. Devoted husband of Ethel Washington. Father of Donnie, Terdell (Tifany) Washington, and Debbie (Ron) Steward. Grandfather of Anthony (Doree) Washington, Ayanna and JaRon Steward. Great-grandfather of TaRaji Washington. Son of the late Alexander and Alberta Washington. Brother of Shirley (Alvarez) Phillips, Augustine Washington and the late Irvin Washington. Brother-in-law...

Malcolm Earl London

Malcolm Earl London

Aug 10, 2011

LONDON Malcolm Earl London came to his final rest on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at approximately 8:30 pm from Multiple gunshot wounds. He was assaulted at the young age of 55. he was born and raised in Harvey La on August 5, 1956 to the late Melvin London Sr. and Mercedes Bullock London. He was a devoted brother to Melvin...

Ronald Dumas

Ronald Dumas

Aug 9, 2011

Ronald (Rubber Gut) Dumas an employee of Vetco Gray for many years entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 9, 2011. Father of Quentin, Rondel, Dominique, and Rhonda Dumas. Son of the late Florence & Hayward Dumas. Brother of Brenda Dumas and Carolyn Rancifer, also survived 6 grandchildren, and host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Age: 60 a...

James Lee Verdon

James Lee Verdon

Aug 8, 2011

James Lee (Pavement Head) Verdon passed away in California on Thursday, August 8, 2011. James attended Booker T. Washington Senior High School in New Orleans, La. (Class of 1958). Son of the late James Verdon and Louise Palmer Verdon. Brother of Maxine Verdon Wiltz and the late Louise Verdon Broglin, also survived by children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives...

Latasha Latrice Gant

Latasha Latrice Gant

Aug 7, 2011

Latasha Latrice Gant departed this earthly home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 7, 2011 at 10:15p.m., surrounded by family and friends. Mother of DeOnate Gant and Phillip Hankerson, Jr. Daughter of Joyce Wilson and the late Errol Gant, Sr. Granddaughter of Samuel Gant, Sr., and the late Alberta Gant, Willie Mae Wilson and Ernest Davis. Sister...

Daisy Mae Walls Williams

Daisy Mae Walls Williams

Aug 7, 2011

Daisy Mae Walls Williams, a retired nurse, departed this life to join Jehovah on Sunday, August 7, 2011. Beloved mother of Juana W. Lane, Patricia W. Freeman, Reginald L. Williams and the late Taron A. Williams. Daughter of the late Ernest and Alnetia Walls; also survived by 3 sisters, 3 brothers, 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild,...

Michael Montrel Wayne Emery

Michael Montrel Wayne Emery

Aug 6, 2011

Michael Montrel Wayne Emery was called home to glory on Saturday, August 6, 2011.Beloved husband of Edwana Dickerson. Father of Meguel Emery, Davonte Dickerson, and JaMichael Dickerson. Son of Capella Scott and Michael W. Emery. Stepson of Darrell Scott, Sr. Grandson of Annie Greer and Lorraine Mitchell. Brother of Todrel and DaVon Young, and Rashad and Myeshia Emery, and JuVrelle...

Warren Pierce

Warren Pierce

Aug 6, 2011

Warren (Shine) Pierce entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 6, 2011. Beloved husband of Eula Knight Pierce. Father of Brandy D. Pierce Reed. Devoted grandfather of Gavin Torrence. Son of the late Elijah and Rosana Pierce. Brother of Marjorie Davis, Sandra Lewis, Flora Pierce, Theresa Borne, Alice (Larry) Edwards, Willie (Emelda) Pierce, and the late Emile (Joyce), Julia, and...

Lou Rainey Rhodes

Lou Rainey Rhodes

Aug 4, 2011

Lou Rainey Rhodes entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 4, 2011. Wife of the late Willie Collins, Sr. and George Rhodes. Mother of James (Eve)Collins, Sr., and the late Willie M. Collins, Robert E. Collins, Sr., and Margie Winesberry. Grandmother of Nathan (Angela) Winesberry, Johnny Winesberry, Keith Randy (Catrice) Winesberry, Ricky Jones, Robert Collins, Jr., James (Angela) Collins, Jr.,...

Patricia Forman Augustine

Patricia Forman Augustine

Aug 4, 2011

Patricia Ann Forman Augustine departed this life at Touro Hospital on Thursday, August 4, 2011. Daughter of Dorothy Forman and the late Roger Forman, Sr. Mother of Kirsten (David)Davis, August Forman, Aaron (Latrena) Augustine, Mark Forman, and the late Louis Penns. Brother of Gardner L. Holmes, Pastor Roger (Elisha) Forman, Jr. III, Warren Foreman, Ronald Forman, Jerome (Patrice) Forman, Michael...

Clive Raynal Smith

Clive Raynal Smith

Aug 3, 2011

Clive Raynal Smith departed this life on Wednesday, August 3, 2011. Beloved son of Katie Dodd Smith and Dr. Joseph B. Smith. Cherished brother of Nedra S. Stewart, Dr. Benfred Clement Smith, and Clemalita Keeli Smith. Caring uncle of Tennille, Brian (Cruz) and Mary Kate Stewart (his Goddaughter). Great uncle of Austin and Aidan LaSalle. Brother-in-law of Brian Stewart. Uncle-in...

Frederick O'Neal Dorsey

Frederick O'Neal Dorsey

Aug 1, 2011

Frederick ONeal Dorsey, Sr. departed this life on Monday August 1, 2011 In Orlando, Fl. Husband of Ana O. Dorsey., Beloved son of ONeal and Thelma C. Fernandez- Dorsey. Grandson of Elizabeth Mullen Dorsey and the late Freddie Dorsey, Sr. , Tony and Thelma R. Fernandez. Father of Frederick O. Dorsey Jr. Brother of Freddie O. ( Andrea ) Dorsey,...

Patricia Burton

Patricia Burton

Aug 1, 2011

Patricia Pat Burton departed this life on Monday, August 1, 2011 at Canon Hospice. Daughter of Pearlie (Herbert) Baker of Avondale, La. and the late Major Burton, Sr. Sister of Major Burton, Jr., Gilda Christoff, Carolyn Ball, Alaicia Baker, Trenace Jefferson and the late Marilyn Bold. Stepsister of Donna Baker and the late Bruce Baker. Best friend and cousin of...

Gail T. Collins

Gail T. Collins

Jul 29, 2011

Gail T. Collins departed this life on Friday, July 29, 2011 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. Loving mother of Brandon Collins. Beloved daughter of Edgar Collins, Sr. and Jean Bouie Collins. Sister of Edgar, Jr., Michael, Keith and Morlon Collins. Devoted friend of Frank Banks; also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 54 years a native of...

Janette N. Lee

Janette N. Lee

Jul 28, 2011

Janette N. Lee passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at the age of 68. Beloved wife of George Lee. Loving mother of Alvin and Janice Conerly. Sister of Blanche, Mary, Myrtis, Eva, Angela and Rose; also survived by 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 4 sisters-in-law, 4 brothers-in-law and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of...

Ethel Medice DeVore

Ethel Medice DeVore

Jul 28, 2011

Ethel Medice DeVore departed this life on Thursday, July 28, 2011. Devoted mother of Lloyd (Brenda), John (Agatha), Donald (Joyce) and Kenneth (Eloise) DeVore, Theresa (Herman) Johnson, Myrtle Fountenberry, Leola (Cleo) Harrison, Ethel Herring, Barbara Henderson and the late Harold DeVore. Daughter of the late John and Margaret Collins Medice. Sister of Ruth Fernandez, Leola McBride and the late Vivian,...

Edward Lawrence

Edward Lawrence

Jul 25, 2011

Edward Lawrence, a man of great wisdom, strength, courage and enduring faith in God, departed this earthly life to gain his heavenly reward on Monday, July 25, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Elouise Thompson Lawrence by first marriage and Freddie Mae Douglas Lawrence by second marriage. Loving father of Arthur L. Lawrence, of Highlands Ranch, Co., Eldridge (Ethel) Lawrence...

Altesse Magee Adams

Altesse Magee Adams

Jul 25, 2011

Altesse Magee Adams, a homemaker, departed this life on Monday, July 25, 2011 at Canon Hospice. Mother of Fleming (Cathy) Magee, Frank Magee of Gretna, La., Matthew (Loretta) Magee of Grambling, La., David (Lavonia) Magee of Jacksonville, Fl. and Clarence (Chandra) Magee of Westwego, La. Sister of Leola (Dee) Coleman,Telester (Jimmy) Osbin of Picayune, Ms., Debora Magee of Biloxi, Ms....

Dorothy Leonard Dinwiddie

Dorothy Leonard Dinwiddie

Jul 25, 2011

Dorothy Leonard Dinwiddie, a retired nurse, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 25, 2011. Beloved wife of Arner Dinwiddie. Loving mother of Kenyon, Marcus and Luciana Leonard. Stepmother of Erana and Tamaya. Daughter of the late Willie Wright, Jr. and Gertrude Cook Wright. Sister of Sidney Shelby, Jr., David Wright and the late Willie Wright, II. Niece of Sonny...

William Smith, Jr.

William Smith, Jr.

Jul 24, 2011

Reverend William Smith, Jr. was called home on Sunday, July 24, 2011, after a short illness at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. Beloved husband Jewel Griffin Smith by second marriage and the late Wilma Foster Smith by first marriage. Father of Willie John (Helen), Willie Don, Gloria Jean (Lawrence), Gwenether, Lisa Ann (Troy), Shelia, Rette, and Gerald. Son of the late Rev....