Obituaries

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...

Alfreda Lenora Hillard Johnson, atransitioned from this earthly realm to the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at the age of 73. Alfreda leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Herbert John Sentino, Jr., and Glenell (Kenneth) Taylor; granddaughter, Elyon (Marc) Napoleon; great grandson, Marc “Manny” Napoleon; sister, Nadine Hillard; and a host of endearing...

Tammy Chevelle Hickerson, a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 28, 2020 at the age of 56. Born in Greensburg, LA to James Wilder and Maeola Hickerson, Tammy leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Kentrell and Melvin Hickerson (Lynette), and Adrene Hickerson-Allen (Dan); grandchildren, De’Asia, Kentrell, Kenya, Khya, James, Skyla, and Melody...

Darrell G. Edwards, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 in Slidell, LA at the age of 66. Born September 30, 1953 in New Orleans, LA, Darrell was the fifth of seven children born to the union of the late Calvin and Angelina Edwards. He was educated through the New Orleans public school system, and was a professional carpenter...

Emelda Henrietta Williams,“Melda,”entered her eternal life on Friday, August 14, 2020 in Metairie, LA at the age of 74. Emelda was born May 7, 1946 to the late Joseph Williams and Leola Wilson in New Orleans LA, and attended Violet High School. She leaves to cherish her most precious memory, her devoted husband, Thomas Williams; her lovely children, Damon, Ayanna,...

Daniel Ausbrooks, departed this life on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Ochsner Medical Center in Gretna, LA at the age of 76. Born on September 5, 1943 to the union of Louis and Videlia Ausbrooks Sr., Daniel leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife, Shirley Ausbrooks; four sons, Daniel (Dederia), Kevin (Myrtala), Tyrone, and Terrell (Shannon) Ausbrooks, all of...

Isiah “Rookie” Diggs, departed this earthly life on Monday, August 10, 2020 at the age of 48. A native of New Orleans, LA, and a resident of West Feliciana Parish, Isiah leaves to mourn his memory, his loving and dedicated companion, Tameko Benjamin; children, Jonas, Isiah, Iesha and Whitley Theophile, Jovana, Darione and Darielle Benjamin, and John Dooley; father, Isiah...

Rita D. Haywood, transitioned into her heavenly home on Monday, August 10, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 77. Rita leaves to cherish her memory, her children, George Dorsey, Gregory Haywood Sr., Douglas Haywood, Clayton Haywood, Lisa Haywood and Antoinette Raymond (Walter); 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; her Greater South Shore Full Gospel Baptist Church family; and a...

Amanda L. McGuire, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 41. She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Pamela McGuire; father, Ronald Thrash; children, Aaron Alden, Soraya Curry, Micheal McGuire, and Paris McGuire; brothers, Ronald McGuire and Frankie McGuire; step-sisters, Olivia, Mariah, and Bitty Thrash; grandchild, Leh’lani Amira Curry; godchildren, Seth...

Hubert Thomas Jr, was born February 14, 1945 in Selma, AL to the late Hubert Thomas Sr. and Evangeline Thomas. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Summer Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Hubert later moved to New Orleans and joined the St. Thomas Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Benjamin Maxon, where he served...

Raymond Bailey, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 86. Born April 23, 1934 in New Orleans, LA, Raymond leaves to cherish his memory, two sons, Raymond D. Bailey and Michael Brown; three daughters, Linda R. Hargrove, Ginny R. Dunn, and Marguerite (Bernard) Hollins; brothers, Alvin (Linda) Bailey and Hollis (Gayle) Bailey;...

Gwendolyn Francis Taylor, transitioned from this earthly realm to the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in Atlanta, GA at the age of 74. Daughter of the late Slymus and Beatrice Cambridge, Sr.; wife of the late Neal Taylor, Sr.; loving mother of Neal (Tasha) Taylor, Jr., Keenon (Linda) Taylor, and Shontel Bagneris; 8 loving...

Easter “E.T.” Juanita Jackson Troullier, 82, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Born on Easter Sunday, 1938 in Lake Charles, LA., Easter attended W.O. Boston High School where she once reigned as Homecoming Queen. She went on to receive an undergraduate degree from Southern University A&M, then a Master of Education from Nicholls State University in...

Chester Waller Jr, a 3rd Mate Merchant Mariner departed this life on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his home in New Orleans, LA. He was 72 years old. Chester was a native of Norfolk, VA and has called New Orleans home for the past 40 years. He began his seaman career as an Ordinary Seaman with the National Maritime Union,...