Obituaries

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...

Marian Audrienne Fields-Williams, – entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner. She was 75 years old. A native of New Orleans and resident of Kenner, Marian was a retiree of JPPSS, Ochsner Foundation Hospital, and the former owner Cozy Inn and Club Creole. She was also married to the late Charles Williams, Sr. Marian...

Anna Lee George, – departed this life on Friday, October 25, 2019 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 69. Born in White Castle, LA to the late Edward Stevenson Jr. and Clara O’Bear Stevenson, Anna spent most of her life in New Orleans. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Philbert (Tina), Corwin (Tiffany), Raymond, Shanomae (Kabrel),...

Errol Wayne Augustus Jr., – passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in Marrero, LA at the age of 53. A native New Orleanian, Errol was born on October 28, 1965 to Errol Wayne Augustus Sr. and Carol Delaney Jupiter. Errol is lovingly remembered by wife, Karen Augustus; sons, Adrian Augustus, Errol Augustus III, and Elijah Augustus; daughters, Errionne Augustus...

Joe Nathion Durr, – passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the age of 85 at Jo Ellen Smith Living Center in New Orleans, LA. He leaves to cherish his memory, his sister, Ruby Nell Durr (Tim); daughters, Barbara Durr Fairley (Ronnie Sr.), Yolanda Dowell, Madeline Dixon (John), and Yvonne Landry (Taylor); sons, Crosby Jackson and Johnell Jackson Jr.;...

Betty Ann Lewis, – passed away in the comforts of her home on Friday, October 4, 2019 at the age of 75.She leaves to cherish her memory, one sister, Linda Brant; two brothers, Alex (Mayola) Brant and Ernest Holmes; and a host of other relatives and friends. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lewis; her companion, Eugene...

Gregory Eugene Holly, – departed this life on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the age of 58. A native New Orleanian, and resident of Faith & Hope Independent Living, Gregory leaves to cherish his memory, one devoted and loving sister, Debra (Darrell) Toregano; brother, Michael (Delphine) Holly; nieces, Christina (Robert) Cross, and Erica Harris, and other relatives and friends. The...

Lilly Frank Patterson, –passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at age 93. She was the beloved wife of the late Wallace T. Patterson, Sr., and the daughter of the late Maria and Joe Frank. Lilly leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Mary Ann West (Percy), Loretta Baker, Patricia Thomas (Johnny), Burnedette “Linda” Gaines,...