Obituaries

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...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...