Obituaries

Myrtis B. Dixon

Myrtis B. Dixon

Dec 17, 2010

Myrtis Brown Dixon was called on home on December 17, 2010. Myrtis is the beloved wife of Richard Dixon Sr. and mother of Theolar Brown, Patrick Brown, Richard Dixon Jr., Eric Avant, and Martha Ray. A viewing will be held at Davis Mortuary Monday December 27, 2010 230 Monroe Street Gretna, LA from 6-8 pm. Funeral service will be held...

Janeen Marie Black

Janeen Marie Black

Dec 15, 2010

Janeen Marie Black peacefully transitioned home to be with her creator on Wednesday, December 15, 2010. She was a graduate of John Ehret Senior High School and Moler Beauty College. Janeen enjoyed her profession as a Cosmetologist. Loving mother of twin boys Jaelon Christopher and Jonathan Michael Harper. Beloved daughter of Walter, Sr. and Joan Marie Black. Sister of Walter...

George Benjamin Mills

George Benjamin Mills

Dec 13, 2010

George Benjamin Mills, a retired employee of Naval Air Support in Belle Chasse, La., and PMI departed this life on Sunday December 12, 2010. Husband of Janie Mills. Father of Sharon L. Tatum of Pahrump, Nv., Jessie M. Mills of San Francisco, Ca., Gregory B. Mills and William L. Mills of San Francisco, Ca. Brother of Junius B. Mills of...

Lawrence Jackson, Jr.

Lawrence Jackson, Jr.

Dec 13, 2010

Lawrence (Pema) Jackson, Jr. passed away at his residence in Marrero, La. on Monday, December 13, 2010. Son of the late Lawrence Jackson, Sr. and Alberta Simon. Stepson of the late Earnestine (Manjet) Jackson. Brother of Elouise Jackson Miller, Margaret Flemings, Earnest Mayho, Sanders Shepard and the late Rosiemoe Jackson. Brother-in-law of the late Milton Miller, Sr. Friend of Warren...

Mildred Clay Boseman

Mildred Clay Boseman

Dec 12, 2010

Mildred Clay Boseman passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at St Lukes Medical Center. Devoted and loving wife of the late Alvin Boseman, Sr. for 68 years. Mother of Helen B. (Sammy) Edinburgh, Leona B. (the late Clay) Vaughn, Alvin (Lillian) Boseman, Jr., and Mildred B. Fisher. Devoted grandmother of LaTanya Vaughn. Daughter of the late Rachel Peterson Roy...

Harold Bradley, Sr.

Harold Bradley, Sr.

Dec 12, 2010

Harold Bradley, Sr. departed this life on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at his residence. He joined the Navy in 1944 at the age of 18 for combat in WW11. He was stationed at NTS. Bainbridge, Md and served aboard the USS S. Dakota (BB57). During his service he received several honors: Asiatic Pacific Ribbon (5 stars), Philippine Liberation Ribbon (2...

Herman (Stine) Jasmin, Jr.

Herman (Stine) Jasmin, Jr.

Dec 11, 2010

Herman (Stine) Jasmin, Jr. entered into eternal slumber on Saturday, December 11, 2010. Beloved son of the late Herman, Sr. and Girlie O. Jasmin. Brother of the late Jeanette Jasmin Junior. Foster brother of the late Perry Carter, Jr. Uncle of Jerry Junior, II and uncle and godfather of Joya Junior. Godfather of Jaynell Jones, Joanetta Jones-Anderson, and Giselle Bush....

Eddie Lee Bailey,III

Eddie Lee Bailey,III

Dec 10, 2010

Eddie Lee Bailey, III departed this life on Friday, December 10, 2010 @ University Hospital. Beloved husband of Tyachell Monique Gordon Bailey. Devoted father of Ayden Lee Bailey and Eian Jose Bailey. Son of Eddie Lee Bailey, Jr. and Barbara Ann Dixon Bailey. Brother of Sherelle ( Donavan ), Monique ( Ronnie), Bridget and Cristin ( Keith ). Nephew of...

Candis Marie Valentine

Candis Marie Valentine

Dec 7, 2010

Candis Marie Valentine departed this life on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Touro Hospital. Loving daughter of Oscar Valentine, Jr. and Simone L. Valentine. Sister of Moniko L. Cade, LeKeisha, Oscar, and Iesha Valentine. Granddaughter of Shirley Hughes and the late Jimmie Langley, Oscar Valentine, Sr. and Gladys Valentine. Fiancée of Lavone Bowman; also survived by 10 nieces, 4 nephews...

Emma Mae McCaskill

Emma Mae McCaskill

Dec 7, 2010

Emma Mae McCaskill departed this life on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at her residence. Wife of the late L.V. McCaskill. Mother of the late Charles Earl Killingworth. Daughter of the late David Hill and Annie Hill. Sister of Elder James Hill and the late Alton Hill, David Hill, Johnie Hill, Minnie Hill, and Mary Lee Hill. Sister in law of...

Elmo Terrance Green

Elmo Terrance Green

Dec 5, 2010

Mr. Elmo Green of Gretna, Louisiana formerly of Atlanta, Ga., passed December 5, 2010 after a short illness. His remains have been entrusted to Goolsby Mortuary, 1375 Jonesboro Rd. S.E., Atlanta, Ga., 30315 (404) 588-0128. www.goolsbymortuary.com Assisted by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St.

Carroll Joseph Baham,Jr.

Carroll Joseph Baham,Jr.

Dec 2, 2010

Carroll Joseph Baham, Jr. departed this life on Wednesday December 2, 2010 at St. Luke Medical Center. Husband of Galethea Morrell Baham. Father of Ria Baham Jacobs, Lia Baham( Jerome ) Harrell, Gria Baham ( Rick ) Davison all of Tallahassee, Florida and Carl J. Baham of Mobile, Alabama. Stepfather of Troy ( Tammy ) Liggans and Timol (Monique )...

Bettie Bradley Harris

Bettie Bradley Harris

Dec 2, 2010

Bettie Bradley Harris departed this life in the comfort of her home on Thursday, December 2, 2010. Wife of 50 years to Malcom Harris, Sr. Mother of Dennis Dennis, Malcolm (Ira) Harris, Jr., Marlon (Naimah) Harris and Trinette Harris. Grandmother of Meisha Harris, Darius Duckett, Dennis Robinson, Dominic Harris, and Marlon Khalil Harris. Great grandmother of Dyllon Harris. Daughter of...

Joyce Davis Francois Johnson

Joyce Davis Francois Johnson

Dec 2, 2010

Joyce Davis Francois Johnson departed this life on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Wife of the late Edward Clarence Johnson. Mother of Sheryl James, Sherise, Michael, Leon, and Clarence Francois, and the late Keith, Vanessa, and Reginald Francois, and Gwendolyn and Edward Johnson. Daughter of the late Agnes and Paul Lewis. Niece of Loretha Jones. Godmother...

Verna May Moore

Verna May Moore

Dec 1, 2010

Verna May Moore entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 in New Orleans, La. Beloved daughter of Yvonna Moore and the late Dan Elliott. Beloved sister of Glenda Moore Coats, Jerome, Leonard, Darrel, Kenneth, and Cleveland Moore. Sister in law of Willie Coats and Evangeline Moore. Devoted friend of Mae Bell, Perry Bigham, and Alexis, also survived by...

Torrance Joseph Pierre Massey

Torrance Joseph Pierre Massey

Dec 1, 2010

Torrance (Ace Boogie) Joseph Pierre Massey entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 1, 2010. After graduating from O. Perry Walker Torrance attended the Apprentice School of Shipbuilding in New Port News, Va., and had planned to attend Southern University in Baton Rouge this spring. Beloved son of Catina Massey and the late Torrance Joseph Pierre. Father of Jona Scott....

Charlie Lee, Jr.

Charlie Lee, Jr.

Nov 29, 2010

Charlie Lee, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 29, 2010 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in Jefferson, La. Beloved husband of Linda M. Lee. Loving father of Charlie, III of Dallas, Tx., Wardell of Portland, Or., Julius of San Francisco, Ca., and Crystal Lee of Marrero, La. Son of Charlie and Leola Lee of Avondale, La. Brother of Robert...

Mercedes Williams Dorsey

Mercedes Williams Dorsey

Nov 26, 2010

Mercedes Williams Dorsey entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 26, 2010. Wife of the late Matron Dorsey. Beloved mother of Wardell and Gregory Dorsey. Grandmother of Brittany, Veronique, and Jasmine Dorsey. Daughter of the late Rev. C. S. Williams and Josephine Jones Williams. Sister of Elnora Joseph, Inez W. Brent, Frank (Mary) Williams, Clarence (Betty) Williams, and the late...

Bruce Peters Rollins,Sr.

Bruce Peters Rollins,Sr.

Nov 25, 2010

Bruce Peter Rollins, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 25, 2010.Husband of Alice Kelly Rollins. Father of Bruce, Jr. (Charlene), Michele, Katrina, Adrean, Stacy (Kevin) Anderson, April (Jarvis) Hawkins, and Denise. Son of the late Peter and Reah Rollins. Brother of the late Una M. Smith, also survived by 21 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and a host of...

London Joseph Emmett Gilbert

London Joseph Emmett Gilbert

Nov 24, 2010

London Joseph Emmett Gilbert on Wednesday November 24, 2010 at Ochsner Medical Center Main Campus. Son of Willie Theodore, Jr. and Shelisa Gilbert. Brother of Milan Gilbert. Grandson of Sylvia Stewart and Willie Theodore, Sr. and the late Dorothy Pike Gilbert and Joseph Edward Gilbert. Nephew of Shannon Gilbert, Shandrell ( Thaddeus )G. Paul, Brianna Gilbert, Amber and Roselyn Theodore...