Obituaries

ANTHONY KIRK JONES

ANTHONY KIRK JONES

Nov 8, 2021

Anthony Kirk Jones, age 50, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 8, 2021. This loss was completely unexpected leaving family and friends shocked and deeply saddened. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Anthony was a 1989 graduate West Jefferson High School. After graduation, Anthony served his country as a member of the...

JOHN ANTWUAN DUPOR

JOHN ANTWUAN DUPOR

Nov 7, 2021

John Antwuan Dupor departed this life on Sunday, November 7, 2021, in Houston, TX at the age of 25. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. John was a graduate of Hastings High School in Houston and employed as a Certified Electrician with Capp Electric Company. Beloved son of Geneva Dupor and the...

EMELDA WHITE JORDAN

EMELDA WHITE JORDAN

Nov 5, 2021

Emelda W. Jordan, age 80, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, November 5, 2021, at her residence. She was a native of Edgard, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Emelda was a graduate of Lincoln High School and a retired Landmark Hotel Housekeeper. Beloved wife of the late David Jordan, Jr. Loving mother of Michael A. Jordan. Daughter...

PAUL CARTER

PAUL CARTER

Nov 5, 2021

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Paul Carter departed this life on Friday, November 5, 2021, at the age of 65. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Paul was a retired Construction Brick Masonry. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy. Loving father of Darryl Menina. Son of the late Isaiah...

LYDIA ANN WOODEN

LYDIA ANN WOODEN

Nov 5, 2021

Lydia Ann Wooden departed this life on Friday, November 5, 2021, at the age of 60. She was a native and resident of Avondale, LA. Lydia was a former employee of the Landmark Hotel and Harahan Guest House. Loving mother of Brandon Wooden and the late Brian and Darius Wooden. Beloved daughter of Marguerite Wooden. Devoted sister of Leon Wooden...

WILLIE DERIC HOLMES

WILLIE DERIC HOLMES

Nov 5, 2021

Willie Deric Holmes entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 5, 2021, at the age of 52. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Willie was employed as a construction worker. Devoted father of Deric Livas, Donald Franklin, Damitriell Thomas, and Akeirah Holmes. Beloved son of Clarence Holmes, Jr., and Earnestine Reed. Stepson of Larry G. Reed....

LEOLA WINCHESTER

LEOLA WINCHESTER

Nov 5, 2021

Leola Thomas Winchester, age 89, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, November 5, 2021. She was a native of Houma, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Leola was educated in Terrebonne Parish Public School System. She was a homemaker and seamstress. Leola was an active member of Little Zion Baptist Church #3, where she severed faithfully as a...

JOSEPHINE VAUGHN DAVIS

JOSEPHINE VAUGHN DAVIS

Nov 4, 2021

Josephine Vaughn Davis transitioned tranquilly in her sleep on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the age of 87. She was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Ms. Josie, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was a 1952 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and extended her educational pursuits at the Dryades Street YMCA in...

JOHN WILLIS SMITH

JOHN WILLIS SMITH

Nov 2, 2021

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John Willis Smith entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at the age of 76. He was a native of Utica, MS and a resident of Harvey, LA. John was a retired welder and tacker with Geosource Shipyard. Beloved husband of the late Laura Smith. Loving father of John C. Smith,...

LEROY LEWIS

LEROY LEWIS

Nov 2, 2021

Leroy Lewis, age 89, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. He was a native and resident of Gretna, LA. Leroy was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and Straight Business School. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Leroy was the owner of Lewis and Son LLC...

WANDRA FAY BOLDEN HARDY

WANDRA FAY BOLDEN HARDY

Nov 1, 2021

Minister Wandra Faye Bolden Hardy transitioned peacefully into her eternal home on Monday, November 1, 2021, at the age of 66. She was a native of Luling, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Wandra was a graduate of Hahnville High School Class of 1973, and she received a bachelor’s degree at Grambling State University in Education. She later earned...

LILLIE MAE HOGAN GILSON

LILLIE MAE HOGAN GILSON

Nov 1, 2021

Lillie Mae Hogan Gilson departed this life on Monday, November 1, 2021at the age of 82.  She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Lillie was a graduate Lord Beaconfield Landry Senior High School Class of 1957. She continued her studies at Straight Business School, where she received her certification in Business Studies. She...

CYNTHIA WILLIAMS MITCHELL

CYNTHIA WILLIAMS MITCHELL

Oct 31, 2021

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Cynthia Marie Williams Mitchell entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at the age of 65.  She was a native of New Orleans, LA And a resident of Avondale, LA. Cynthia was a graduate of Booker T. Washington class of 1975. She served her country in the U. S. Air...

CORNELIUS BULLOCK

CORNELIUS BULLOCK

Oct 31, 2021

Cornelius “Tank” Bullock, Jr. departed this life on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at the age of 20. He was a native New Orleans, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Cornelius was a graduate of John Ehret High School. He was employed as a sales associate at Hashtag Clothing Store. Cornelius was a member of Jesus the Light Ministry. He was...

JAQUAN JAMARKELL BENN

JAQUAN JAMARKELL BENN

Oct 30, 2021

Ja’Quan Jamarkell Benn entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the age of 19. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved son of Shawn Henderson and Telesha Benn Henderson. Grandson of Linda Motley, Michele Henderson, Leroy and Linda Benn. Brother of Ron’Ja Benn, JaRon Benn, Brandon King, Tityan Benn,...

MINISTER ERIC ROYCE JOHNSON

MINISTER ERIC ROYCE JOHNSON

Oct 28, 2021

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Minister Eric Royce Johnson, age 61, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Sanctuary at Passages Hospice. He was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA.  Minister Johnson was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and Southern University of New Orleans, where...

QUINTRICE HENRIETTE HANKTON

QUINTRICE HENRIETTE HANKTON

Oct 28, 2021

Quintrice “Tricey” Hankton departed this earthly life and entered eternal glory on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the age of 35. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Houston, TX. Quintrice was a graduate of L. E. Rabouin High School and continued her education to become a Certified Medical Assistant. She years later she pursued...

SHIRLEY S. HOWARD

SHIRLEY S. HOWARD

Oct 28, 2021

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Shirley Steptore Howard entered into her eternal home at JoEllen Smith Convalescent Home on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the age of 83. She was a native of Convent, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Loving mother of Lloyd Howard, Linda Howard (David) White, Sheila Howard LaFrance, and Christopher (Alefia) Howard, Sr....

CHARLES LAVARRE BRIDGEWATER

CHARLES LAVARRE BRIDGEWATER

Oct 27, 2021

Charles Lavarre Bridgewater entered into eternal rest on Wednesday October 27, 2021, at the age of 40.  He was a native of New Orleans, La and a resident of Westwego, LA. Charles was employed as a professional installer and truck driver. Beloved husband of Tornisha Wilson Bridgewater. Devoted father of Trey Bridgewater, Toren Bridgewater, Charde’ Bridgewater, and Tylin Bridgewater. Son...

KRISINDA ADAMS HARRIS

KRISINDA ADAMS HARRIS

Oct 26, 2021

Krisinda Jeamett Adams Harris entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at the age of 47. She was a native of Chicago, IL and a resident of Marrero, LA. Krisinda was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and she was employed in the Hospitality Industry. Beloved wife of Percy Harris. Devoted mother...