Obituaries

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...

Mark Robinson,- departed this life on Friday, November 29, 2019 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 27. A native New Orleans, Mark was educated in the New Orleans Public School System and worked as a laborer. Mark you are loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Lori Smith;...

Yvonne Ann “Red” Henry, – passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 53. Born January 27, 1966 to Thomas Henry Jr. and Alma Henry, Yvonne was a well-known woman in her city, was loved by everyone, and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her faithful companion, Gerald Adams; children and...

Geraldine Ruth Madding, – entered into the heavenly realm on Monday, December 2, 2019 at the age of 71 in New Orleans, LA. Born to the late Harold and Clarice Madding Sr., Geraldine was a graduate of George Washington Carver Senior High School, C/O 1966. She worked and retired as a clerk from the International Longshoreman Association Local 1497. Geraldine...

Barbara “Killa-B” Sanders-Johnson, – entered into eternal rest on Saturday November 23, 2019 at the age of 63. Born in New Orleans, LA on December 6, 1955, Barbara was known for her lovable and humorous personality. She will be truly missed by her family and many friends. Barbara leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 20 years, James Johnson;...

Rose Mary (Mama Rose) Gentry, – passed away peacefully at the age of 91, on Saturday, November 30, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. Born in New Roads, LA to the late Morris and Cordilia LeDuff, Rose married the late Homa Gentry. She was a longtime member of Bibleway Missionary Baptist Church, and previously served as Deaconess Chairperson of the...

Devin Denzel Espadron, – entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the tender age of 22. Devin was a native New Orleanian, a proud graduate of St. Augustine High School (c/o 2016), and entrepreneur of Element Beverage Company. He is survived by his parents, Keisha Espadron-Hamilton (Henry), and David Espadron Sr. (Danielle); grandmothers, Barbara Deverney and Reba...

Gregory Smith, – passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 56. Born on March 17, 1963 to Donice Daren and James Smith, Gregory will be dearly missed by all who loved him. Funeral services honoring the life of Gregory Smith will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 10:00AM at Israelite...

Elois Marie Copelin Parker, – passed away at the age of 77 on Saturday, November 9, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. Born to the union of Sherman N. Copelin, Sr. and Marie Armant Copelin, Elois was a graduate of Xavier University Preparatory High School, and Straight Business School. She was married to the late Norbert Andrew Parker, and had two...

Gregory (Peter Blue) Anderson Sr., – passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the age of 64. Born December 5, 1954 in New Orleans, LA, Gregory was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Noreen Anderson; sons, Dilton Anderson (Shavonne), Dale Windham, Gregory Anderson Jr., and...

Dolores Odessa Bolds Monie, – 102 years old, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in Picayune, MS. Born in New Orleans, LA to Leon Bolds, Jr., and Annie E. Verrett Bolds, Dolores was married to the late Harrison Monie, Jr., until his death. Dolores was a lifelong resident of New Orleans until re-locating to Carriere, MS post-Katrina. She was...

Charles Edward Bolding, Sr., – departed his earthly vessel at the age of 98 on Monday, November 4, 2019 while surrounded by family in Ellenwood, GA. Born August 19, 1921 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Alexander and Lubertha (Long) Bolding, Charles was the youngest of eight children, and long time resident of the 5th Ward of New Orleans. He was...

Deacon Freddie C. Brimmer Sr., – transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in New Orleans, LA, while surrounded by his family. He was 91 years old. A retired Stevedore Forman and Army Sergeant First Class, Deacon Brimmer leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife of 62 years, Loretta B. Brimmer; his precious daughter and son, Suzette M. Brimmer...

Attorney Toshanita Nakia Summers Gilton, – passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at the age of 44. She was the beloved wife of Terrall Gilton, Sr.; loving mother of Terrall, Jr. (“TJ”), Tyson and Kemannie Gilton; daughter of Clarance Summers (Eva), Paulette Depenis Summers, and the late Irene Williams (mother figure); daughter-in-law of Cheryl Williams; sister of Tiyoka Cratchen, Vivian...