Obituaries

Patricia Smith, peacefully passed away on All Saints Day, Sunday, November 1, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 66. Born October 11, 1954 in Jackson, MS, Patricia was the daughter of the late Alberta Smith, and was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Patricia graduated from Warren Eastern High School in 1972, before embarking on...

Jerome (Broom) Hilton, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the age of 63. The former employee at of Coca-Cola, Tree Medic and the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Patricia Lynn Hilton; four sons; two daughters; four brothers; two sisters; 16 grandchildren; three and a half great grandchildren; and a...

Claude Fernandez Jr., passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 52. He leaves to cherish his memory, his lovely companion, Shonda Keasley; seven children, Shawn, Myzelle and Claudia Kennedy, Kishon Fernandez, and Chante, Janae, and Christian Keasley; sister, Kim Fernandez; two step-sisters; father, Claude Fernandez Sr.; 14 grandchildren; and a host...

Clacy Mae Stevenson, peacefully departed this life on Monday, October 26, 2020 in Jefferson Parish, LA at the age of 91. Born January 21, 1929 in Chacahoula, Terrebonne Parish, LA. to the late Alvin Singleton Sr. and Alma Livas Singleton, Clacy dedicated her life to Christ. She was baptized at the age of six by the late Rev. Harrison Gary...

Frank Jackson, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at the age of 82. Born January 15, 1938 in Centreville, Mississippi to the late Albert and Theo Jackson, Frank was the manager and bass player for the famous gospel group, The Legendary Rocks of Harmony. He also worked as a freight handler for more than 40 years...

Charmaine Yorel Wallace, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 in Kenner, LA at the age of 35. Born June 12, 1985, her precious life was lost in a tragic car accident. Charmaine will be truly missed by all who knew her. She leaves to cherish her memory, four beautiful daughters, Charel, Chanel, Chantel, and Chasity Wallace; her loving mother,...

Percy Branon peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 82. Born in Jackson, LA on September 8, 1938, Percy was employed by Artis Sr. Steel & Co. for several years. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Gale G. Branon; brother, Allen Branon; sons, Percy Brannon Jr., and Kendall...

Lionel Augustus Smith, III peacefully departed this life on Thursday, October 8, 2020 in Harvey, Louisiana at the age of 32. Born in New Orleans, LA on December 2, 1987 to Lionel Augustus Smith, Jr. and the late Cherylene Baker Celestine, Lionel was employed by Amspec Services, Intertek Caleb Brett, SGS and Camin Cargo Control as a petroleum inspector...

Orleanto G. Arbuthnot entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 2, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 37. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Ireall Lewis, Charles Lewis, Carlos Arbuthnot, and Core Arbuthnot; grandchildren, Aiden Lewis and Darius Lewis; father, Ernest Arbuthnot Sr.; mother, Maylene Arbuthnot; brothers, Ernest Arbuthnot Jr., and Charles Arbuthnot Sr., sister,...

George T. Daison died on Thursday, September 29, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 68. He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, George T. Daison Jr., Gerzonsha Daison, Gikimon Daison (Jaune), and Gredel Daison; former spouse, Marilyn Daison; grandchildren, Misty Johnson, and Keith and Jamahd Baxter; great grandchildren, Kennedy Sansom and Keion Baxter; and a host...

Zolah Ahle Holmes entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 27, 2020 in Kenner, LA at the age of 3 years old. Born July 6, 2017, Zolah leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Tereonne Holmes; and two sisters, Zion Lane and Sloan Holmes. Zolah is preceded in death by her grandmother, April Donaldson; grandfather, Terrence Brown; and great grandmother,...

Michele Rockwood Carr entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 19, 2020 in Kenner, LA at the age of 50. Born in New Orleans, LA on January 21, 1970, Michelle is the fourth child of Thomas W. Rockwood III and Karen Strickland Rockwood. She is a 1988 graduate of Abramson Senior High School, and was a devoted member of Praise...

Frederick Winston Woods Sr. died on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 68. Born July 28, 1952 in New Orleans, to the late Frederick Willie Woods, Theresa Goins Woods Langston/ Offord C. Langston, Frederick will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife,...

Dorothy Mary (Nanny) Theophile entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 72. Born May 5, 1948 in New Orleans, Dorothy was the beloved daughter of Dorothy and Leonard Theophile Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Melinda, Nicole, and Nakisha Theophile, Trenice (Renwick) Knighton, and Tiffany Harris; sisters,...

Jimmie “JR/Toon” Danks entered the gates to his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 31. Born February 5, 1989 to Evelyn L. Danks and Jimmie Bolds Sr., Jimmie had a passion for sports, and played semi-pro football with the “Kings,” and later, the “Lighting” football teams. Jimmie’s life may have been...

Brenda Varnado entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Slidell Memorial Hospital at the age of 65. A native of New Orleans, LA, she leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved son, Lloyd N. Varnado; grandchildren, Lloyd Jr. and Dai’jon Varnado, Christina Gardner, and Loria’l Lockett; loving sister, Ruby Jackson (Henry); and a host of nieces, nephews,...

Annie Mae Randolph was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 81. Born September 21, 1938 in New Orleans to the late Annie and Thomas Stemley, Annie was educated in the New Orleans Public School System. She leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted husband, Roosevelt Randolph...

It is with profound sadness that the family of Earl Sawyer announces his peaceful passing on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at University Medical Center of New Orleans (UMC) at the age of 58. He leaves to mourn his passing, his sister, Bobbie J. Sawyer; eldest nieces, Joyce Bailey, Debra Fox and Danielle Sawyer; partner, Joanne Melbrough; as well as a...

Neal “Lil Pa” Stevenson, departed this life peacefully in his home on Thursday, August 27, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 96. Born August 14, 1924 in Houma, Terrebonne Parish to the late Sandy Stevenson Sr. and Jeraleana Becton, Neal enlisted in U.S. Army in 1940 where he served four years in WWII in Normandy, Northern France;...

Gilbert “Manny” Keith Ceaser , departed this life on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in Slidell, LA at age 27. Manny was born August 7, 1993 to Gilbert Celius and the late Marva Ceaser, and was a graduate of Sarah T. Reed High School in New Orleans, LA., where he excelled in athletics and culinary arts. Manny was also a baptized...