Obituaries

Elvis McClellan, II

Elvis McClellan, II

May 6, 2011

Elvis Tall Guy McClellan, Jr. departed this earthly life on Friday, May 6, 2011. He graduated from Jefferson Parish Boy Scout Club and was an active member of Positive Image Modeling School and Habitat for Humanity (FL.) Devoted, Loving and caring son of Elvis McClellan, Sr. and Faye McClellan. Loving grandson of Betty Robertson, Elijah Stewart, Carrol Washington, Earl Battle,...

McArthur Douglas Moten

McArthur Douglas Moten

May 5, 2011

McArthur (Mac) (Big Mac) Douglas Moten, a self employed carpenter, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at West Jefferson Medical Center. He was a faithful member of Second Zion Baptist Church since January 1997, and actively involved in the music ministry. Loving husband of Gretchen B. Moten. Father of Douglas McArthur Moten of Tulsa, OK. Stepfather of...

Byron Keith Fazande, Sr.

Byron Keith Fazande, Sr.

May 4, 2011

Byron Keith Fazande departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Beloved son Okley and Shirley Fazande. Father of Byron Keith, Brian Jamal, Chanel, and Brandon Fazande. Brother of Ronald (Debra), Arnold (Agnes), Oakley, Jr. (Azelea) and Creswell Fazande, Okley Poole (Rev. Lionel Poole) and Shewanda Webber, also survived by 7 grandchildren, and a host of...

Florence Jackson Forges

Florence Jackson Forges

May 2, 2011

Florence (Dutt) Forges went home to be with her master on Monday, May 2, 2011 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved and devoted wife of the late Landry Forges, Sr. Devoted and loving mother of Donald (Della), Constance (Charles), Landry Jr. (Trinise), Darryl (Tania), and Mercury Forges. Adopted daughter Cathey Hill. Sister in law of Leon (Ruby) Forges, Noami (James)...

Kassia Toyell Benton

Kassia Toyell Benton

May 2, 2011

Kassia Sia Toyell Benton, a student of Jefferson Chamber Foundation Academy died Monday, May 2, 2011. She was 17 years old. Kassia was a life on long resident of Jefferson Parish. Survivors include her son Ladarius Benton; her mother Sharmikie Benton; her father Anthony Lloyd Sr.; her stepfather Thomas Ferguson; her sister Amber Lloyd, two brothers, Devon Benton and Kobi...

Ralph Bernard Mays

Ralph Bernard Mays

May 2, 2011

Ralph Bernard Mays, at Capitol Housing and Rehabilitation Center, on Monday, May 2, 2011 at 8:42p.m. Husband of Linda Mays. Father of Demond Wilson, Dontel Wilson, Derouren Wilson, Vianne Mays and Sherine Mays. Son of the late Edward Mays and Lula S. Marshall. Brother of Clarence, Jessie, Lorraine and Patricia Mays, Mary Ann Ratliff and the late Leola Mays. Brother-in-law...

Milton Deka Thompson

Milton Deka Thompson

Apr 28, 2011

Milton D. Thompson entered into enternal rest on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Husband of Marilyn Bennett Thompson. Father of Travis and Joshua Thompson. Grandfather of Heaven Nicole Taylor. Son of Nkem Thompson and the late Festus Thompson. Brother in law of Lydid B. Lewis, Cherelyn , Sherell , Shelita , Tara, Loretta, Donell, Simon Peter,...

Wortha Gaynell Marine

Wortha Gaynell Marine

Apr 28, 2011

Wortha B. Marine departed this life on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at River Region Hospice House. Wife of the late Julius J. Marine, Sr. Mother of Harold L. Lush of Virginia, Debra L. Augustus of Oaklahoma, Lisa M. Bush, Mark L. Marine, and the late Lorraine L. House. Daughter of the late William and Lou Bolden. Sister of the late...

Delast Troy Francois, Sr.

Delast Troy Francois, Sr.

Apr 27, 2011

Delast Troy Francois, Sr., departed this world on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 in Gretna, La. He was a 2006 graduate of St. James Home School and a former employee of the Department of Transportation and Clean Cut Landscaping. He enjoyed his family, riding his motorbike and playing with his dogs. Loving father of Delast Francois, Jr. Beloved son of Derrick,...

Catheline Francis Antoine

Catheline Francis Antoine

Apr 26, 2011

Catheline Francis Antoine went home to be with God on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Beloved wife of Montgomery James Antoine, Sr. (Pickle), for 42 years. Devoted and loving mother of Angunette M. Antoine (Nette), LoAletha M. Antoine(Lo) and Montgomery J. Antoine. Jr. (PJ). Loving grandmother of Morgan Antoine, Dartell Burrell, Jr., Darlyetha Antoine, Anthony Poindexter, Jr., and Laurin Antoine. Loving...

Lillian M Alexis

Lillian M Alexis

Apr 26, 2011

Lillian Mae Alexis passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Beloved wife of Louis Alexis, Sr. Mother of Cheryl Young of Mashpee, Ma., Beulah Hadrick of Houston, Tx., Alvin Alexis of Gretna, La., Louis Alexis of Westwego, La. and the late Beverly Alexis. Grandmother of the late Bryon Hadrick and Tristen Joseph Hill. Daughter of the late Beulah Washington and...

Daniele Alexis Jefferson

Daniele Alexis Jefferson

Apr 25, 2011

Dannielle Alexis Jefferson entered the gates of heaven on Monday, April 25, 2011 at 5:46p.m., surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on February 7, 1983 to Tammie and Willie Jackson. She was baptized at Mt. Olive Baptist Church at the age of 6. She attended West Jefferson High School and later received her GED. She leaves to cherish...

Rogers Anthony Henry

Rogers Anthony Henry

Apr 23, 2011

Rogers Big Pooh Anthony Henry departed this life on West Jefferson Medical Center on Saturday, April 23, 2011. Loving son of Dawn Henry and Roger Coleman. Stepson of Michael Jefferson. Grandson of Diane Henry and the late Shedrick Harris and Wilahmeina Coleman. Brother of Dionne Henry. Great grandson of the late Moses and Bertha Henry, Sr., also survived by a...

Clarence Jackson

Clarence Jackson

Apr 22, 2011

Clarence Jackson departed this life on Friday April 22, 2011. Son of the late Elijah Jackson. Cousin of Willie ( Virginia) McCall. Also survived by a host of cousins other relatives and friends. Age:87 Years A Native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Avondale, La. Relatives and friends of the family, are invited to attend the funeral service...

Paul Stewman

Paul Stewman

Apr 22, 2011

Paul Stewman entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 22, 2011 at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. Husband of the late Velma P. Stewman. Father of Rev. Keith P. Stewman. Brother of Eugene and Albert Stewman of New Orleans, La. Devoted friend of Mrs. Ornsby L. Young, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 80 years a...

Joanette Marie Winchester

Joanette Marie Winchester

Apr 20, 2011

Joanette Marie Winchester-Bass God in his infinite wisdom, called to eternal rest on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved wife of Anthony Bass. Mother of Deandria, Adrienne, and Ralph Winchester, Jr. Grandmother of (twins) Syniah and Synetrick Haynes and Jordyn Winchester. Daughter of Evelyn Dolores Sparks and Albert Sparks. Granddaughter of the late Evelyn and Raymond...

Shelley J. Williams

Shelley J. Williams

Apr 18, 2011

Shelley Jean Williams passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011 at Ochsner Hospital Jefferson Beloved mother of Marvin (Lisa) Nevels, Sherry Nevels (George) Curvin and Shandel Nevels. Proud grandmother of Ireana, Quentin, Reniqui, Blake ,Dylan, Adrian, Ebony and Julius. Daughter of the late Frank Newell, Jr. and Ruby Newell. Sister of Carolyn Newell, Lavon Newell, Frank Newell and the late...

Derrion Dondre Brown

Derrion Dondre Brown

Apr 16, 2011

Derrion Dondre Brown On Saturday, April 16, 2011, God sent his angles down to call home Derrion Dondre Brown. He was born on December 14, 2001 to the union of Derrick Brown and Monica Charise Brown. Derrion was nine years old. A ball of energy, Derrion was a happy, affectionate child who always had a smile to share and a...

Dorethea Barrow Smith

Dorethea Barrow Smith

Apr 16, 2011

Dorethea Barrow Smith was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 16, 2011. Wife of the late Frank Smith, Jr. Mother of Janice Thomas, Evelyn Brown, Terry (Donna) Barrow, and Kim Barrow Jackson. Beloved daughter of the late Patrick and Alberta Barrow. Sister of Ruth (Lucious) Nowell, Helen Watkins, Julie Henry, and Patricia Barrow. Niece of Victoria...

Kevin Donnell Smith

Kevin Donnell Smith

Apr 13, 2011

Kevin (Smitty) Donnell Smith departed this life on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at University Hospital. Son of Ophelia J. Smith and the late James C. Smith, Jr. Brother of Kent A. Smith, Kimberly L. Smith. Uncle of Adrian Smith- Thompson, Domonic Daniels, Anissa Smith-Thompson, Madison A. Smith, and Jadian Daniels, also survived by 6 uncles, 9 aunts, and a host...