Obituaries

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,...

John Joseph Trueblood Sr,- (known also as Yahya and Scully) passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 in New Orleans, LA. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Laura Trueblood; wife, Linda Trueblood; sons, John (Alicia) Trueblood Jr., and Joshua Trueblood; daughters, Tykeisha and Tonjanika Webster, Jonquita, Jasmine, and Tanaya Trueblood; grandchildren, Tarron Rogers Jr. and E’lani Raines;...

Troy Anthony Williams,- passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 53. A native of New Orleans, Troy was the son of the late Ernest Williams Sr. and Gloria Campbell Williams. He leaves to cherish his memory, his two sons, Troy Whittey and Donte Sanborn; brothers, Ernest Williams Jr. and Cleveland Williams;...

Courtney Cherelle Green Watts,- departed this life on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 34. Born August 12, 1985 in New Orleans, LA to Deborah Green and Marvin Watts, Courtney leaves to cherish fond memories, her two children, Jailynn Evans and Xavion Watts; her devoted mother and father; a loving sister, Brandi Green;...

Robert “Foodie” Davis, Jr.,- passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 79. He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved daughter, Joan Davis-Sorden; companion, Zenja Fielder; daughter, Janaye Fielder; sons, Tyren and Juwan Fielder; brothers, August Davis and McKinley Davis, Sr.; sisters, Myrtle Abbot and Gloria Davis-Green; and several other relatives...

Viola Laxen Berry Jones,- peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in Jefferson, LA at the age of 61. Born December 22, 1958 to the late Santee Berry Sr. and Annie Mae Kendrick of Greensburg, LA, she leaves to cherish her memories, her devoted husband of 42 years, Herman Jones; 7 beautiful children, Letasha Berry Turner...

Elodie Lewis Anderson,- was called to glory on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at her home in New Orleans, LA at the age of 85. Born in White Castle, LA to the late Alberta and Joseph Lewis, Elodie was married to the late Percy Anderson Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Gail Robertson Alexander (late Howard), Patricia Anderson, Denise...

Jannie Regina Jones, “Mama J,” – entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the age of 86. A native of New Orleans, LA, Jannie was a graduate of Booker T. Washington Senior High School. At a time, she relocated to Los Angeles, CA, but soon returned home to her beloved New Orleans, where she became the...