Obituaries

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...

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...

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;...

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,...

Gloria Angelety, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the age of 93. Born August 25, 1926, Gloria was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, and recently moved to Metairie. She is survived by her sister, Rita Valteau; five children, Audrey Fabre, Elaine Haynes (Earnest), Lynn Perez, Timothy Perez (Stacy), and Gerard Perez; daughter-in-law, Fumie Perez; grandson, Deroy Green,...

Tyrone Causey, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 3, 2020. Born on September 7, 1974 to Melba Causey and Kenneth Gresham, Tyrone was a healthcare worker at Cherie’s Tender Care, LLC for many years. He truly lived his life to the fullest with his family and friends, and was a huge Chicago Bears fan. Tyrone leaves to...

Viola Stepter, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at her home in Marrero, LA while surrounded by loved ones. She was 72 years old. Born on February 9, 1948, Viola leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Troy Marshall Sr. (Tirzah); daughter, Nicole Williams; brother, Peter Williams; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. She...

Bessie Mae Carter Dyer, wife of the late Peter Dyer, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at her home in Kenner, Louisiana. She is survived by her son, George Dyer (Mary); brother, Raymond Carter (Lucille); sisters, Susie Jackson, Dr. Eloise Carter, and Mary Martin (Author); grandchildren, Kevin Dyer, Katie Memleb (Frederick), Tadeusz “Teddy” Hanaczewski, and James Nappe. She is...

Guy Lee Jackson, departed this life on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the age of 65. Born February 23, 1955 in New Orleans, LA, Guy was one of eight children born to the late Andrew and Helen Jackson. He was educated in the New Orleans Public School System, and after graduating from Booker T. Washington High School, Guy enlisted in...

Raymond Etienne Stevenson George, a graduate of White Castle High School and veteran of the United States Navy, departed this life on Tuesday, June 8, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 48. Born in Baton Rouge, LA, to the late Fitzroy George and Anna Lee Stevenson George, Raymond spent most of his life in New Orleans, LA,...

Garey A. Claude Sr., affectionately known as “Bread,” peacefully entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his home in New Orleans, LA. Born October 31, 1951, Garey worked at Lucky Coin and McElwain Motor Car Company prior to retirement. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Alice Claude; sons, Chris Pepp Sr. (Keisha), Garey Claude Jr., and...

Virginia Elaine Guichard, entered into eternal life on Friday, June 5, 2020 at the age of 65 years. Born March 26, 1953 in Liberty, Mississippi, Virginia had a heart of gold, and was loved by everyone who met her. She confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at Shady Grove Freewill Baptist Church in Liberty, Mississippi. Virginia moved...

Lucille Hampton Bell, transitioned peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 83. Born November 30, 1936 in New Orleans, LA, Lucille was married to PFC Medrick Bell, Sr. for 63 years and shared four loving children. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Medrick Bell, Jr. (Jane), Michelle Lynne Bell, Michael Darwin...

Patsy Cordier, affectionately known as “Cordier,” received her wings on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Born July 1, 1946 in New Orleans, LA to the union of Alphonse Sr. and Sedonia Cordier, Patsy was the sister of the late Alphonse Jr. and Edward Cordier. She leaves to cherish her memory, her precious jewels, son, Dwayne Cordier; daughter, LaKeisha Cordier; one daughter-in-law;...

Annie Louise Swanson Harris, affectionately known as “Louise,” was born on September 21, 1935 in Stampley, Mississippi. She departed this life on Sunday, May 17, 2020 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 84. Annie accepted Christ at an early age, was baptized, and later served as a devoted usher at St. Matthews Baptist Church under the leadership of...

Autry Joseph Boskent Jr, “One of God’s Angles, received his wings and is now resting in the arms of the Most High.”  Autry Joseph Boskent Jr. age 41 a native of New Orleans, was one of twins born to the union of Mrs. Patricia Boskent-Berryhill and the late Autry Joseph Boskent Sr, on October 29, 1978. Autry Jr, was proceeded...

Jesse Willard Hathorn Sr, also known as “Midnight Creeper,” entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at 1:45AM at the age of 71. He leaves to mourn his memory, his wife, Thelma Daggs Hathorn; daughter, Dana Hathorn Ottes (Byron); sons, Jesse Willard Hathorn Jr., and Lance and Landon Franklin; one sister, Betty Singleton; five grandchildren; two great-grand children;...

August Joseph Jr., departed this life on Monday, May18,2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 76. Born August 10, 1943 to the late Thelma Williams and August Joseph Sr., August leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Lula Joseph; five children, Mary Whitiar, Lula Joseph, Glenda Scott, August Joseph lll, and Johnell Joseph; one sister, Gwendolyn Franklin; one...