Obituaries

Louis W. Ellis Sr.,- passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 96. He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, Daisy Curtis Ellis; daughters, Elsie (Joseph) Howard, Gwendolyn Smith, and Mary Jane Thomas; sons, Louis Jr., Darnell and Eugene Ellis; step-children, Tracy, John and Tiffany Curtis; and a host of...

Gloria Gene Bernadette Wilson Zeno,- passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 74. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Cheryl Wilson; granddaughters, Khianti, Kytosha, and Chablis Wilson; siblings, Evelyn Harshaw, Ronald Wilson , Mark Johnson, and Terry Wilson; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Gloria...

Alton Smith Jr.,- passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 68. Born November 27, 1951in New Orleans, Alton was a beloved son of Lillie Bowman and Alton Smith Sr., and stepson of Reverend Remus Bowman. He was also a graduate of Walter L. Cohen Senior High School. He leaves to cherish...

Andrew J. Jackson III,- passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 72. Son of the late Andrew and Helen Jackson, and a veteran of the United States Navy, Andrew leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Carolyn Jackson; children, Gervanda, Kendall and Tyaka Jackson, Kalama Thomas, Evan Matthews, Denise Preston, and...

Eugene Vallery,- went home to our Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the age of 68. A loving brother and uncle, Eugene is survived by his loving sisters: Yvonne Davis (James Jr.) and Betty G. Vallery; his nephews and a niece, who were more like his children: James B. Davis III, Jason B. Horne (Monica) and Danielle Davis;...

Dawn Denise Davis,- a life-long resident of New Orleans, LA passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020 in Kenner, LA. She leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted daughter, Dawnishia Davis; sisters, Sandra and Shannon Guillory, Sapphire (Johnny) Williams, and Kittie and Lorna Williamson; a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives; and devoted friends and family, including Kim...

Ollie Foxworth Hunter,- passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at her home in Chalmette, LA at the age of 89. Born in Tylertown, MS to the late Johnnie and Eloise Foxworth, Ollie was married to the late Rev. Junior Hunter of New Orleans, LA. Mother Hunter, as she was affectionately known to members of First Zion Baptist Church, had...

Cedric “Tank” Wright,- passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 37. He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Imari Caffrey, Kenya Darensbourg, Jade Jarmel, Yuri Conaler, Khyron Spencer, Brad, Cedric, and Ced’daja Jefferson, Kanye Matthews, Dayshawn Whitfield, Ali’ah Burns and Sed’sha Price;; his father and step-mother, Edward and Diane Rowley; brothers,...

Darrius Randy Hamilton,- entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 6, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 18. Born June 2, 2001 to the union of Randy Sr. and Sharon “Baby” DeQuair-Hamilton, Darrius graduated from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. High School in May 2019. He worked alongside his father at Circle Food Store, and he was...

Danny Joe Rose,- passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 62. He leaves to cherish his memory, his sisters, Aleila Rose and Sandra Steward; his brother, Charles Rose; devoted care-giver, Linda Johnson; friends, James Johnson and Jerome Corly; and several other relatives and friends. Danny is preceded in death by his parents,...

Della Williams,- passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 in Metairie, LA at the age of 71. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Rudolph Williams, Rico Williams, Teescha Williams, Darren Williams, Rene Williams, Trezell Williams, Shareka Williams and Derrick Williams; and a host of other relatives and friends. Della is preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph Williams;...

Jermeny Marsh,- departed this life on Friday, December 27, 2019 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 23. Born August 31, 1996 to the union of the late Tyshone Marsh and Derrick Adams, Jermeny leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved son, Jermeny Marsh Jr., his beloved grandparents, Melvina Johnson, Paulette Parquet, and Gregory Johnson; aunt, Raneeka Marsh; devoted...

Rudy Darrin James,- entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 22, 2019 in New Orleans, LA at age 44. Born on July 31, 1975 to the union of Bobbie James Sr. and Pamela Payne-James, Rudy leaves to mourn his memory, his children, Kaydra, Rudy, Kelion, Ryian, Romel, Kayden, Riya, and Romir; siblings, Bobbie James Jr., Rashad James, Lashonda Venible, and...

Donald Lee Thomas,- passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at his home in New Orleans, LA at the age of 75. He was surrounded by his loving family. Donald is survived by his beloved wife, Pamela Mitchell; daughters, Danielle and De’Shawn Thomas; grandchildren, Calvin Baker Jr., and Codi and Jaci Thomas; sister, Julia Williams; brother, Bobby James; and an...

Terri Jones Wilson,- a native of Labadieville, LA and resident of New Orleans died on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the age of 55. She is survived by her husband, Walter Wilson; six sons, Roscoe, Montero, Dennis, and Robert Jones, and Brandon and Zurley Wilson; two daughters, Bonnie Jones and Yalonde Bouie; seven brothers, Michael, Lionel, Jerry, Dave, Rayhula, Casey...

Harold Vincent Collins Jr.,- passed away peacefully in the comforts of his home on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at the age of 80. He was surrounded and supported by his wife of 26 years, Patricia H. Collins; six beautiful blended children, Angela Collins, Tiffany Collins, Byron Harrison, Renaldo Grimball, Faith Collins, and Jazmine Collins; nine grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. Harold...

Jon Brown,- passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 50. Born July 29, 1969 to the union of Claudette Brown and the late Jon Brown Sr., Jon leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Claudette Brown (Marshall Miller); his beloved children, Jontrenica Smith, Jon Smith, Gregory Quincy Brown, and Choncee Crum; four...

Lorine Williams,- entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the age of 70. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Kelvin Williams, Tressie Morgan, Warren Williams, and Mary Williams; brothers, James and Charles Williams; god-children, Joyce Looper, and Johnny Hagans; seven grandchildren; two great-grandsons, and a host of other relatives and friends. Lorine is preceded in...

Deborah Ann Williams Raymond,- passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at the age of 58. Born in New Orleans, LA to the union of her late parents, Eleanor Williams and Isaac Williams Sr., Deborah attended the following Orleans Parish schools: Edgar P. Harney, Carter G. Woodson and Booker T. Washington High School. Deborah was a self-taught cook/chef, and worked...

Alicia Marie “Lisha” Hebert,- passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 64. A native New Orleanian, Alicia graduated in 1973 from Booker T. Washington High School, and worked as a legal secretary, an educator, and home childcare provider. She leaves to cherish her memory, her life partner, Roy Kinzy; her children, Terrance...