Obituaries

Samuel Williams

Samuel Williams

Apr 11, 2010

Samuel Williams passed away at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, La. on Sunday, April 11, 2010 he served in U.S. Army. Husband of Inez Brown Williams. Father of Elder Bruce Williams and Brenda William Badger William and the late Meredith Williams. His extended family Chaka Brown, Chianta Gabriel of Vacaville, Ca., Aviance and Derrick Rhome of Oakland, Ca. and...

Spencer Louis

Spencer Louis

Apr 11, 2010

Spencer (Sweet Lou) Louis passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Beloved husband of Nova Hammond Louis. Loving father of Ginina Louis, Kristina Wallace and Britt Hammond. Grandfather of Brittany Mansion, Daejon McClain, Brea Wallace and Kobe Louis. Son of the late Viola and Nelson Louis Sr. Son in law of Rosetta and Joseph Hammond....

Joseph Perkins, Sr.

Joseph Perkins, Sr.

Apr 9, 2010

Joseph Joe Perk Papa Perkins Sr. was called by the Lord to eternal rest on Friday, April 9, 2010. Devoted husband of 62 years to Alka Smith Perkins. Beloved father of Dennis ( Louise ), Joseph Jr. ( Sheryl ), and David ( Bridget ) Perkins, Donna P. Hudson, Deanna P. Hubbard, Joanne Perkins, Joan P. ( Frank ) Knoten,...

Willie Birden

Willie Birden

Apr 8, 2010

Willie Poppa Birden departed this earthly life for his Heavenly home on Thursday, April 8, 2010. Brother of Royal Baby Honey Birden. Devoted cousin of Victorine R. Gilmore and Mary Simmons. Nephew of Mildred Birden; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age: 80 years and a resident of Avondale, La. Relatives and friends...

Elverna Riggins

Elverna Riggins

Apr 5, 2010

Elverna LaFrance Riggins entered into eternal rest at Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette, La., on Monday April 5, 2010. Beloved wife of John Riggins. Stepmother of Tasha Green. Step-grandmother of Marcus and Sabrina Green. Beloved daughter of Laura Mae Stevenson LaFrance and the late Antione LaFrance, Jr. Granddaughter of the late Beatrice F.Stevenson and Freddie Stevenson and Elverna and...

Darrell Bradford Jones

Darrell Bradford Jones

Apr 3, 2010

JONES Mr. Darrell Bradford Jones was the youngest child in a family of five, born to the late James and Dora Mae Jones. He was called to rest by God the Father Almighty on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at his home. He was baptized at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Marrero, LA. He graduated from West Jefferson High...

James Cornelius, Sr.

James Cornelius, Sr.

Apr 3, 2010

James Cornelius, Sr., a retired employee of Avondale Shipyard, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2010. Beloved husband of Helen Kendrick Cornelius. Father of Joycelyn Cornelius, James Cornelius, Jr., Barbara Cornelius Wise, Michael Cornelius, Deborah Gautier, and the late Marvin Cornelius. Son of the late Levi and Maude Cornelius. Son-in-law of Charlie and Emma Kendrick. Father-in-law of Deneen Cornelius and...

Elizabeth Davis King

Elizabeth Davis King

Apr 2, 2010

Elizabeth Davis King went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 2, 2010. Wife of the late Henry King. Loving mother to her niece and nephew whom she raised as her own children Alisha Michelle Brown Shepard and Larry Keith Brown, Sr. Daughter of the late Joseph and Evelina Davis. Sister of Evelyn Alexander, Otis, Sr., Joseph, Jr., Isaac,...

Leroy Slang

Leroy Slang

Apr 2, 2010

Leroy Slang departed this earthly life for his heavenly home on Friday, April 2, 2010 at approximately 9:30a.m., after a courageous battle with cancer. Husband of Annie Mae Slang. Loving father of Sandra Slang-Smith. Grandfather of Terrell and Brandon Smith. Son of the late George Slang, Sr. and Augustava Gussie Slang. Father-in-law of Terry Smith. Brother of Eloise Hatton, Ethel...

Reginald Thomas Francois

Reginald Thomas Francois

Apr 1, 2010

Reginald Reggie Thomas Francois entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 1, 2010. Loving father of Tamyron Raegyn. Son of Joyce Johnson and the late Edward Johnson, Sr. Beloved brother of Leon, Michael, Clarence, Sherise, Donald, and Jermaine Francois and Sheryl Cookie James, Gwendolyn and Edward Clarence, Jr. and the late Keith and Vanessa Francois. Nephew of Vera Johnson, Corinee...

Mary Beverly Guillory

Mary Beverly Guillory

Mar 31, 2010

Mary Beverly ( MayBe ) Guillory flew away with the angels on Wednesday March 31, 2010 @ 8:18 p.m. at Wynhoven Nursing Center. Wife of the late Walter Guillory. Mother of Barbara McGrew, Bobby ( Brenda ) Guillory, Melanie Guillory, Ted ( Bobbie )Guillory and Antoinette Guillory " Elow. Daughter of the late Freddie and Della Beverly. Sister of Willie...

Barbara Lewis Nobb

Barbara Lewis Nobb

Mar 30, 2010

Barbara Lewis Nobb, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. Wife of the late Larry Nobb. Loving mother of Sidney J. (Denise) Pierre, Jr., and Sindy P. (Melvin) James. Beloved daughter of the late Jules and Ethel Mae Lewis. Sister of Vernon, Jules, Darryl, Gail, Kenneth, Wayne, and Dennis Lewis, Rosemarie Honeycutt, Shelly Johnson, Linda...

Norman Clinton Diggs, Jr.

Norman Clinton Diggs, Jr.

Mar 29, 2010

Norman June Diggs departed this life on Monday, March 29, 2010 in Newport News, Va. Compassionate helpmate of Connie Lathrop (Diamond Moore). Father of Phil, Silas, Sr. (Kitty), and Norman III and the late Shawn Diggs. Grandfather of Silas, Jr., Shanice, Shamyra, Caleb, and Kode. Son of the late Norman, Sr. and Elsie Bowens Diggs. Brother of Carolyn (Robert) Ross...

Brian Jerome Jones

Brian Jerome Jones

Mar 28, 2010

Brian Jones departed this life on Sunday, March 28, 2010. Son of Denise M. Jones. . Grandson of the late Emma B. and David L. Jones. Brother of Jermain V. and Jamal A-L Jones. Nephew of Rose, Vivan, Lillian, Andrea, Leo, Pony, James ,Ronald, David and the late Lillian M. Meade, also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins...

Juanita Maria Gandy

Juanita Maria Gandy

Mar 27, 2010

Juanita Maria Gandy departed this life on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Northshore Regional Medical Center. Loving mother of Imari, Robert, III, Brea, Christian, Kyrin, Makayla, Whitney, and Kaitlynn. Grandmother of Sani Gandy. Beloved daughter of Sharon Gandy Price. Stepdaughter of the late Donald Ray Price, Sr. Sister of Shannon Price (Ryan) Rogers, Donald Ray (Stacey) Price, Jr., and Christopher...

Denise Lee Dumas

Denise Lee Dumas

Mar 27, 2010

Denise Lee Dumas entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 2:50 a.m. Beloved mother of Shermeka Fleming and Shantell Lee. Daughter of Leo Lee and the late Clara Mae Powell Lee. Grandmother of Larry Fleming, III and AYonna Williams. Mother in law of Larry Fleming, Jr. Sister of Rose (Jimmy) Woolridge, Jennifer Lee ( Philip) Stewart and...

Annie Mae Burks

Annie Mae Burks

Mar 27, 2010

Annie Mae Burks departed this life on Saturday, March 27, 2010. Loving mother of Evane R. Brown and the late Shirley R. Brown. She was blessed with many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great -great grandchildren. She will be missed by brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. Mama Burks retired from Prayer Tower Rest Home after many years of service. She was...

Roland Scott, Jr

Roland Scott, Jr

Mar 27, 2010

Roland Daddie Scott Jr., a retired Jefferson Parish Section-8 Housing Inspector, departed this life on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at his residence with family and friends. Husband of Verma Scott. Loving father of Roland Poonie , Tammy (Kevin) Kimbrough, Marnita Dixon, Roland Nookie (Gail), Alfred, Michael, Karen, Trinese and Edward. Stepfather of Doretha, Melvin, Michael & Decora. Son of the...

Karen Williams Garnett

Karen Williams Garnett

Mar 25, 2010

Karen Lynn Williams Garnett departed this life on Thursday March 25, 2010. Wife of Bradley Garnett. Beloved daughter of Theresa Joan Smith Williams and Emile Jackson Jr. Devoted sister of Bobby ( Barbara ) Smith, Tommy Smith and JoAnn Smith ( Willie ) Dean. Granddaughter of Laura Mae Jett. Aunt of Jlyssa Smith. Goddaughter of Joseph Evans. Godmother of Danielle...

Erneal Clofer

Erneal Clofer

Mar 25, 2010

Erneal Clofer a retired employee of Jefferson Parish entered into eternal rest at University Hospital on Thursday March 25, 2010 at 9:35p.m. Father of Erneal, Shantell, Shannon, Christopher, and Mashika. Grandfather of Elijah, Khacia, Donte, Kortez, Ayanna, Alayla, Jahiya, and Casey and the late Ernest Buck Davis. Loving son of Luverta Clofer and the late Willard Clofer, Sr. Brother of...

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