Obituaries

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...

Charlene Bacchus Lewis, 68, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Ochsner Hospital following a courageous battle with the Coronavirus. A native and resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, she was born April 24, 1952 to the late Helen and Herman Bacchus, Sr. Charlene attended St. Mary’s Academy and graduated from John F. Kennedy Senior High School. She...

Larry (Drew) Ceaser, gained his heavenly wings on Tuesday, May19, 2020 at the age of 68. He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved children, Elouise Thomas and Lakesha Taylor; brother, William (Glenda) Ceasar Sr.; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; devoted brother-in-law, Perry Washington; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Larry is preceded in death by his...

Cynthia Ann Mitchell Taylor, was called to glory on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 4:10pm in Jefferson, LA, from complications due to Sickle Cell Anemia. Born to Gilbert Sr. and Serina Alexander Mitchell in New Orleans, LA on October 29, 1956, by God’s grace and mercy, Cynthia lived 63 years, 6 months and 6 days. She leaves to cherish her...

Earline James Taylor”(MaDear)”, announces her passing on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the age of 93. Born to the union of Pierre and Maggie A. James in Mansura, LA on March 30, 1927, Earline was a graduate of Peabody High School in Alexandria, LA. A devoted homemaker, and long time resident of New Orleans, LA, Earline was also a faithful...

Kenneth (Sight) Gordon Cravanas, was a native New Orleanian who died on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the age of 72. A lifelong resident of Algiers, LA, Kenneth attended Peter S. Lawton and McDonogh No. 32 Schools. He was baptized at St. Joseph Baptist Church, and employed by the City of New Orleans at Touro Shakespeare Nursing Home and the...

Richard Dick Hall, entered into enteral rest on Friday, April 3, 2020 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 67. Born in New Orleans, LA on June 2, 1952 to the union of the late Anniois John Hall and Audrey Miller Hall, Richard was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen High School. After graduation, Richard enlisted in the...

Shawn Deanclo “Pretty Boy” Lewis, transitioned peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2020 after he fought a good fight against ALS. He was 45 years old. Born September 5, 1974, in New Orleans, LA, Shawn was a devoted family man with a smile that would light up any room. He loved cooking, taking long drives, swimming, wrestling, and listening to music....

Darren “Boober” Davis, departed his earthly life on Monday, March 9, 2020 at his home in New Orleans, LA. He was 43 years old. Darren was dearly loved. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Addie Lee Bolden; siblings, Cheryl Lee Wren (Anthony) and Valerick Davis; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Darren...

Jerome Ernest Alford, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 in Beaumont, TX at the age of 59. Born December 8, 1960 in New Orleans, LA, Jerome leaves to cherish his memory, sisters, Michelle Brown and Sheila Alford; brother, Jerry Alford; and a host other relatives and friends. Jerome is preceded in death by his father, Ernest Hayes; his mother,...

Lawrence “Papa” Hains, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 70. Son of the late Lawrence, Sr. and Elouise Coleman Hains, and beloved husband of the late Mae Lois Hains, whom he loved dearly, Lawrence leaves to mourn his passing, his daughter, Regina Hains; stepson, Kareem Wright; sisters, Linda Hains Richardson...

Dolores Deemer Brimmer, age 93, departed this life on Thursday, April 23, 2020 in New Orleans, LA. Member of the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Dolores was the wife of the late Raymond Brimmer, daughter of the late Allen and Sallie Deemer; mother of Donna Kay Brimmer; adopted mother of Debbie Delong, Faye Ifford and Joseph Gaines; sister of Dorothy...

Betty Ann Wilson Washington, transitioned to her eternal resting place on Monday, April 13, 2020 at the age of 78. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior early in life. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and longtime resident of Marrero, Betty was the loving mother of five children, Wanda Wilson of Hawaii, Norman Washington, Jr., Gilda Hagan-Brown (Henry), Judy...

Carolyn Young, affectionately known as “Weese,” transitioned into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 in Jefferson, LA at the age of 64. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Carolyn was born August 8, 1955 to the union of the late Major and Joyce Young, and was educated in Orleans Parish School System. Carolyn was a God-fearing woman and loved...