Obituaries

Wilbert Austin Howard

Wilbert Austin Howard

Jul 17, 2011

Wilbert (Ricky) Howard departed this earth on Sunday, July 17, 2011 in an automobile accident. Beloved husband of Tiffany Howard. Devoted father of Roushan and Racquel Howard, Renanda, Ricky, Diamond, Direll, Ruby, Jeremiah, Ashley and Crystal McClure, Destinee Spears, Samaria Houston and Willis Howard. Loving son of Hattie Howard. Stepson of Nancy Howard. Brother of Victor (Theresa) Howard, Debbie Howard,...

Lionel Simmons

Lionel Simmons

Jul 17, 2011

Lionel Snag Cupid Simmons was called home to rest on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at West Jefferson Medical Center Beloved son of the late Milton Simmons Sr. and Cecelia Taylor Simmons. Loving father of Lionel Cheatteam. Brother of Cynthia (Elight) Charles, Lester Dix, Paul and Jerome (Mandy) Simmons and the late Ceceliea, Clara, Margie, Florence, Stanley, Henry, Milton Jr. and...

Raymond Harris

Raymond Harris

Jul 16, 2011

Raymond Harris, an honorary Westwego Police Captain and Korean Veteran, departed this life on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 8:00a.m. Beloved husband of the late Claudia J. Harris. Loving father of Joseph (Yolanda), Melvin (Rosell), Andrea (John), Raymond and the late Gary Harris. Son of the late Benny Harris and Angella Chase. Brother of Alberta Moody and Angella Watkins; also...

Robert Leonard Cole

Robert Leonard Cole

Jul 15, 2011

Robert Leonard Cole departed this life on Friday, July 15, 2011 at his residence. Devoted husband of Carolyn Colin Cole. Loving father of Kevin (Yolanda), Eunice, Darryl, Shelita and Devin Cole, Jessica Hurst and the late Deidra Cole-Calvin. Stepfather of Lisa Jenkins and Matthew S. Vaughan, Sr. Son of the late Joseph Cole, Sr. and Eunice B. Cole. Loyal brother...

Lucy Franklin

Lucy Franklin

Jul 14, 2011

Lucy Barbara Franklin departed the life on Thursday July 14, 2011. Mother of Shonnel Makwakwa and Corey Brooks. Grandmother of Sydnee Makwakwa. Daughter of Ivory Franklin and Rebecca Jimcoily. Sister of Alvin (Betty), Joseph (Shirley), Ronald (Gwen). Randy and Maxine Franklin, Joycelyn Hart, Elaine (Thomas) Williams, Oscar (Patrice) Jimcoily, Roxanne Jimcoily, Ronald Johnson, Ivory, Jr., Iris, and Della Franklin, also...

Jacoby Williams

Jacoby Williams

Jul 12, 2011

Jacoby (Coby) Williams, a student at C. T. Janet Elementary School, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Beloved son of Keidra Williams (SherMichael Alexander) and Joseph (LaDonna) Paddio, Jr. Brother of KeIra and SherMyrie Williams, Joshua, Joseph, III, JoNiayya, and JaShay Paddio. Grandson of Lori Joseph, Ocie Alexander, Delores and Joseph Paddio and Rev. Aubrey...

RoseMary Adams Jackson

RoseMary Adams Jackson

Jul 12, 2011

RoseMary Mae Adams Jackson entered into eternal rest on Tuesday July 12, 2011 at Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson. Wife of the late Arthur Peterson, Jr. and Philip J. Jackson, Jr. Beloved mother of Darrell, Sheila (Michael), Lil Rosemary (Darryl), NaKesia (Gilbert), Reginald, Donald (Shalinda), Veronica (Claude), Keith, Kenneth, Ronald, Willette (Joe), Terrilyn, Ann Marie (Wayne), and Kim, and the late...

Lee Douglas Hawkins, Sr.

Lee Douglas Hawkins, Sr.

Jul 11, 2011

Lee Douglas Birdeye Hawkins, Sr. departed this life on Monday July 11, 2011. Husband of Earline Bernard Hawkins. Father of Lee Douglas Hawkins,Jr., Tahj Hawkins, and Treyvel Williams, Ebony Sadai Hawkins, and Lashae Williams. Grandfather of Paris and Aleecia. Son of Claudia Hawkins and Lee Douglas Parker. Grandson of the late Eli Slim Hawkins, Sr. and Eloise Miller Hawkins ....

Christopher Calvin Rideau, Sr.

Christopher Calvin Rideau, Sr.

Jul 10, 2011

Christopher (Chris) C. Rideau, Sr. departed this life on Sunday, July 10, 2011. Devoted husband of Latoyah D. Rideau. Loving father of Christopher, Jr. and Khrisette Rideau. Son of Burley (Debra) Charles and the late Karen M. Rideau. Brother of Burley Mosley, Shanika (Norton) Brower, Javonda Mosley and the late Joseph B. Rideau. Grandson of Johnny and Jean L. Rideau....

Dorothy Nathan Vincent Ruth

Dorothy Nathan Vincent Ruth

Jul 9, 2011

Dorothy Vincent Ruth departed this life on Saturday, July 9, 2011. She was born April 18, 1936 in Thomaston Ga. and was a lifelong resident of Harvey, La. Wife of the late Hayward Pete Vincent, Jr. by first marriage and the late Hillary Ruth, Sr. by second marriage. Loving mother of Michael, Jeffery and Hayward Vincent, III. Daughter of the...

Edward Toliver

Edward Toliver

Jul 9, 2011

Edward Toliver departed this life on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at the age of 61. A native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Gretna, La. Interment will be private. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La.

Willie Terrell Cooper

Willie Terrell Cooper

Jul 8, 2011

Willie Terrell Cooper went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 8, 2011. He gave his life to Christ at a young age and was baptized at Life Center Cathedral by Bishop J. Douglas Wiley. Loving son of Willie and Catina Cooper. Devoted brother of Terrell Anthony Ward (Dominique). Grandson of Willie and Elouise Cooper, Malcolm and Phyllis...

Lucien Anthony Lombard

Lucien Anthony Lombard

Jul 8, 2011

Lucien Anthony Lombard, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday July 8, 2011. Husband of the late Nelia Derouen Lombard. Father of Keith G. Lombard, Cheryl L. Woods, Dardnella L. Rovaris, Germain L. Riley, and the late Michael A. Lombard, Timothy M. Lombard, Kevin A. Lombard, Sr., and Denise M. Lombard. Son of the late Lucien A. Lombard and Gertrude...

John Dixon, Sr.

John Dixon, Sr.

Jul 7, 2011

John Dixon, Sr., peacefully passed away his residence and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 5:17p.m. Husband of the late Gwendolyn Ann Dixon. Loving father of John ONeal and Jermaine Dixon. Father-in law of Patricia and April Dixon. Wonderful grandfather of John, Joshua, Jasmine, Danae, Dalin, Dahja amd Dante Dixon. Son of the late...

Carol Robinson Davis

Carol Robinson Davis

Jul 6, 2011

Carol Robinson Davis entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Wife of Mark Davis. Mother of Chalicia and Carolyn Robinson. Daughter of Ivory Rose Bannister and the late Raymond Jackson; also survived by 5 grandchildren and a host of brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Age: 49 years a native and resident of New Orleans, La....

Roslyn Kohlman

Roslyn Kohlman

Jul 6, 2011

Roslyn Kohlman entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Wynhoven Health Care Center at the age of 90. She was a retired Commissary Supervisor from the Naval Support Activity Store. Sister of Kathryn Blackwell. A native of Denver, Co, and a resident of New Orleans, La. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at...

Kathleen Cross Geary

Kathleen Cross Geary

Jul 5, 2011

Kathleen Cross Geary, a homemaker, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at her residence. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Marrero, La. Wife of the late Melvin E. Geary, Jr. Mother of Denise Westley, Ingrid Geary, and Gretchen Edinburgh. Daughter of the late Eddie, Sr. and Alberta Cross. Sister of the late Eddie Cross,...

Okley Gus Fazande

Okley Gus Fazande

Jul 3, 2011

Okley Gus Fazande departed this life on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at 11:00a.m. Beloved husband of Shirley A. Fazande. Father of Ronald G. (Debra), Arnold G. (Agnes), Okley G. (Azelea) and Criswell Fazande, Shewanda Webber, Okley (Lionel) Poole, and the late Byron Keith Fazande, Sr. Son of the late Gustave and Isabella Brooks Fazande. Brother of Joyce F. Davis and...

Keidrick Armond Shorty, Sr.

Keidrick Armond Shorty, Sr.

Jul 3, 2011

Keidrick Armond Shorty, Sr. went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 3, 2011. Father of Kayjha and Keidrick Shorty, Jr. Beloved son of Maudess S. Watson and the late J. C. Robinson. Stepson of James Watson, Sr. Brother of Benjamin and Tonya Thompson, Michelle (Ralph) Hart, Jaqunna Jackson, Stacey Williams, Timmie Perique, and James Watson, Jr. Devoted friend...

Audry Brown Harris

Audry Brown Harris

Jul 3, 2011

Audrey Brown Coleman Harris went home to be with her Heavenly Father of Sunday, July 3, 2011 at Wynhoven Healthcare Center. Wife of the late Ernest Coleman by first marriage and Earlie Harris by second marriage. Daughter of the late Edmond and Emma Brown. Sister of the late Frank, Albert, and John Johnson, Ella Hymes, and Thelma Veal. Aunt of...