Obituaries

Eola Williams Magee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Ocshner Hospital while surrounded by loved ones. Born October 26, 1945 to the late Matthew Williams, Sr. and Margie Johnson. Eola served her community as an RTA bus driver for more than 30 years, until her retirement. She is survived by her children, Katherine...

Joseph “Junnie Boy” Wesley Arceneaux Jr., transitioned on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 in Destrehan, LA at the age of 70. Son of the late Joseph W. Arceneaux Sr. and Dorothy Vinnett, Joseph was baptized at an early age at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, served in the United States Navy and worked as a chef for more than 20 years at...

Shannon Guillory, passed away peacefully from this life on Sunday, April, 12, 2020 in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 43. Born in New Orleans, LA, to the late Geneva and Lionel Guillory, Shannon was a member of True Vine Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Stanton Guillory, and Marcellus Lane, Jr.; sisters, Sandra (Wilmer)...

Ricky Louis Jenkins, departed this life on Friday, April 3, 2020 in Marrero, LA at the age of 63. Born May 20, 1956 in New Orleans, LA to the late Lucious and Phyllis Jenkins, Ricky was a graduate of St. Augustine High School and attended Memphis State University on a football scholarship. He worked more than 12 years at the...

Harold Nelson, entered into eternal life on Monday, April 6, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 80. Born September 10, 1939, Harold is a graduate of Lincoln High School c/o 1957, and worked for Texaco Pipeline for more than 25 years. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Betty Nelson; sons, Damon J. Nelson (Stacy), Jason...

Linda Fleming, an amazing person who would give her last to any stranger in need, was called home on Monday, March 30, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 52. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Loreal Fleming and Kolby Brown; siblings, Shawanda Spencer (Donald), Kevin Dunn (Katera), Spencer Dunn, Michael Dunn, Russell Dunn, Francis Dunn...

Carl Segura, died March 24, 2020 at his home when he transitioned to be with the Lord from a lengthy battle of sarcoidosis.

Carl Segura was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 15, 1957 to the late Rufus and Callie Mae Segura. He was the youngest of three boys, Calvin and Milford Segura. He attended the Orleans Parish School Systems;...

Evangelist Georgia V. Slaughter, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 85. Educated in the Orleans Parish Public School system, Georgia was a graduate of McDonough #35 Senior High School, Southern University at New Orleans, and the Baptist Theological Seminary. She leaves to cling to her memory, two sons, Earl...

Lawrence Johnson, departed this life on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in Jefferson, LA at the age of 71. Born January 31, 1949 to the late Frank and Dorothy Johnson; Lawrence was employed by Charity Hospital for forty years. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marion Sams; brothers, Michael Sr. (Carolyn), and Edward Sr. (Shelita); sisters, Mary, and...

Lionel “Lil Bro” Cummings, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 in Metairie, LA at the age of 62 from complications of the coronavirus. Lionel is survived by his daughter, Lakeisha Lewis; son, Lawrence Collins; nine, grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one god-daughter; siblings, Joyce Cummings, Emma C. Bethea, Josie Cummings and Herman Cummings; as well as a host of nieces, nephews,...

John Anthony Legier, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 80.John was a graduate of Xavier Preparatory High School in New Orleans, served in the United States Marine Corps and later started a career with New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA). John was also a dedicated and lifelong member of St. Mary...

Rose Lee Phillips of Jefferson La, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the age of 79. Born Rose Thomas in Baton Rouge, LA on April 16, 1940 to Warren Thomas and Bertreader Young, Rose married Henry Phillips. She leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Henry Phillips, Jr.(Ophilia); daughters, Diane Phillips Marks and Terry Phillips; sisters,...

John H. Taylor,- entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 2, 2020 at the age of 92. Born in Natchitoches, LA to the union of the late Timon and Mary Taylor, John was a long time resident of New Orleans, LA., and faithful member of St. David Catholic Church, and the Scottish Rites Masons. Throughout his life, John worked...

Maurice Tony Jessemy ,- received his wings at the age of 47 on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at his home in Chalmette, LA. Born March 10, 1972, Maurice was the loving husband of Nicole Jessemy and owner of A-Z Private Transportation Service. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Nicole Jessemy; daughters, Imani and Bry’yana Jessemy; son, Maurice...

Pecola Williams Davis,- departed this earth on Sunday, March 8, 2020 in Metairie, LA. During her 81 years, she built a legacy of love and motherly care to her family and community. Pecola was employed in the hospitality industry for many years until her retirement in 2012 from Sun Suite Inn. She leaves to cherish her memory, two grandsons,...

Albert P. Martin, Jr.,- departed this earthly life on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the age of 49. Son of the late June Veronica Lopez and late Albert P. Martin, Sr., and stepson of the late James Firmin, Albert is survived by his sons, Keith, Kevin, and Justin Martin; sisters, Michelle Albert and Alicia Moore; brother-in-law, Kevin Albert; nephews...

Lamera Jackson Berger,- died peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2020 following a brief illness. She was 74 years old. Born May 7, 1945 to the late Mary Jackson and Charles Aitch, Lamera was a proud alumna of Joseph S. Clark High School, c/o 1963. She married the late Kenneth Berger Sr., and was a member of Our Lady Star...

Yvonne Edwards Johnson,- entered into her “Heavenly Home” on Friday, February 7, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 10:00AM at The Asia Baptist Church, 1400 Sere Street, New Orleans, LA. Dr. Kenneth Thibodeaux, Host Pastor, and Rev. Matt Turner officiating. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday...

Nichelle “Nikki” Barnes-Tate,- was called home to be with the Lord and Savior on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the age of 50. Nichelle was born in New Orleans, LA on December 31, 1969. She is preceded in death by her loving brother, Robert “Bizzy” Barnes; sister, Linda Brown Brady; dad, Charles Barnes; and nephew, Antonio Darnell Barnes. Nichelle...

Arthur Harrell,- peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at North Oaks Medical Center at 1:08 am at the age of 91. The fifth of eleven children, he was born on October 2, 1928 to the late Palmer Harrell and Manilla McCoy Harrell of Amite, LA. Arthur leaves to cherish his strong legacy, four devoted sons,...