Obituaries

Joan Moore, –entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 27, 2019 in Marrero, LA at the age of 71. Born in 1948 in Thibodaux, LA to the union of Warren and Helen Ellis, Joan was a devoted mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She leaves to cherish her memory, two beloved sons, Kirk Moore, Sr. and Jonathan Moore; grandsons, Kirk Jr....

Michael Ulysses “Big Turk” Boudreaux , – transitioned from this world surrounded by his family on Monday, September 30, 2019, having celebrated his 64thbirthday just 17 days earlier. Born to the union of the late Paul A. Boudreaux and Lucy C. Boudreaux, Big Turk talked and laughed a lot. He was a lover of music, a sports fan, and a...

Antoine Miguel Duplessis, –known as Mike or Ponnie, departed this life on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at St. Bernard Ochsner Hospital at the age of 28. He was born in Jefferson, LA. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Henry Miller; great grandmother, Helen D Mc Cloud, (James) Ellen Seree Miller; and aunt, Kendra Gurley. Antoine leaves to cherish...

Herbert Joseph Miles, Jr., –87, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the home of his devoted daughter and caregiver, Kim. Born in 1932 to the late Herbert J. Miles, Sr. and Olga Aubert Wilson, Herbert served in the US Army, and retired from the Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) after two decades of service. He was a...

Willie Lou Phillips, –passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2019 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 56. She will be deeply missed. Born in West Helena, Arkansas, Willie Lou moved to New Orleans at an early age. She is survived by her son, Bryan Phillips; fiancée, Emanuel Toomer; grandchildren, Byron Phillips III, Chelay Price, and JaeLon Barbain;...

Stephen Norbert Moline, –of New Orleans, LA passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2019 in Reserve, LA from complications of progressive supranuclear palsy. He was 55 years old. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Adolph J. Moline, Jr. and Gwendolyn R. Hawkins; siblings, Adrian, Monica, and Carl Moline; nieces, Kyla and Madysen Moline; nephew, Alexander Moline; and...

Robert A. Thibodeaux, “Pap”, –as he was known to family and friends, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at University Medical Center of New Orleans at the age of 58. Born to the union of Robert and Lorraine Thibodeaux, Robert is survived by his sister, Rome Thibodeaux; brother, Michael Thibodeaux; nephew, Jernell Thibodeaux; great nephew, Jaylen Thibodeaux; aunts,...

August John Catalano, –better known to all as “Uncle Augie,” left this world peacefully in his sleep in his own home – as he wished on Monday, September 2, 2019 at the age of 85, just shy of his birthday, September 9. Uncle Augie was preceded in death by his parents, Theresa and Joseph Catalano, and by his siblings, Arthur,...

Barbara Jean Barrow, –passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 71. Born November 21, 1947 to Lionel DeBouse Sr. and Marion Joseph Johnson, she leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, George Barrow; children, Julius Marine (Sabrina), Noel Marine, Shamika Marine Eugene (Derek), Marilyn Marine Wiltz (Mark), Dionne DeBouse, Ali DeBouse, Michael...

Brian “Blue” Mitchell , –departed this life on Monday, August 26, 2019 in Jefferson, LA at the age of 47. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Viola Mitchell; daughter, Brinisha Mitchell; grandson, Sage Adams; brother, Frank Mitchell Sr. (Toni); sisters, Shandrell Mitchell (Eugene), and Shandra Mitchell LeBoeuf (Terrell); his loving companion, Sonia Vela; best friends, Darrin “Poosey” Webster,...

Jermain Castain, –departed this life to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at age of 62. Jermain is survived and cherished by sisters: Jamie Lee Shelton, Johnita Trepanier, Jennifer Castain, and Valencia Thomas; brothers: Thaddeus (Lorraine) Castain, Othello (Lynette) Thomas, Therol Thomas, and Earl (Betty) Castain; godchildren: Tyra Lawson, Stacie Emerson, and Jamysha Jones; the loving...

Willie Earl James, –passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 61. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Joyce James; sisters, Dianne Brooks, Rose White, and Barbara James; brothers, Roosevelt Jr., Albert Lee, and Micheal James; daughters, Yolanda Sabatier, Monica Williams, and Sonia Smith; sons, Lionel and Gary Sabatier, and Dameon...

Doris “Cookie’’ Butler Idel, – passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2019 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 87. She is survived by her children, Andrea Idel (Clifford) West, Rosalind Idel Culberth, Cornelius Idel III, Vernon Idel and Anthony Jackson; sisters, Cleo Revish and Olga Bankston; grandchildren, Wanda (Honorable Tony) Knotts, Renata Johnson, Latrina (Willie III) Carr,...

Dorothy Thomas, – passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 in Winter Garden, FL at the age of 85. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Peter (Yolanda) Smith III, Karen Peterson, Kenneth (Jackie) Smith, and Wayne (Kathy) Smith; her sister, Eleanor Perkins; a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; and special friends. Dorothy is preceded...

Lydia Dampeer Roberts, – entered into her soul journey on Friday, August 23, 2019 at her home in New Orleans, LA at the age of 60. Born on June 23, 1959, Lydia leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Bennie Roberts Jr.; two daughters, Qwanda Dampeer and Shenika Roberts; three sisters, Annette Hartrell, Debra Slaughter (Lemar) and Sherrie Goodjoint;...

Elliott Joshua Jefferson, – passed away peacefully at his residence while surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, August 22, 2019. He was 90 years old. Elliott is the beloved husband of Helen L. Bell; father of Marc E. (Felicia), and Stephen J. (Cindy) Jefferson; grandfather of Loryn T., Stephen F., and Jonathan L. Jefferson, all of Houston, TX; devoted uncle...

Otis Wilson Jr., – passed away unexpectedly at his home in New Orleans, LA on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He was 56 years old. Born August 2, 1963 to Otis Sr. and Rosemary Wilson, Otis graduated from Eleanor McMain High School and attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He worked many years for Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse, Commander’s Palace and...

Sylvester Odell Snow, aka Pop – began his earthly journey on August 12, 1976. On Thursday, August 22, 2019, Pop transitioned to his heavenly home. He was 43 years old. He leaves to cherish his earthly memories, his mother, Grace Watts; five children, Tiana Gardener-Snow, Symaj Snow, Sy’myre Snow, Symi Snow, and Stylez Snow; grandson, Julez Gardener; sisters, Bobbie Snow-Howard,...

Brenda Ann Randolph, – passed on Monday, August 19, 2019 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 75. Born on December 19, 1943 to the late Samuel and Florence Pierce, Brenda retired from K-mart Corporation and volunteered her time at Touro Hospital. She was a dedicated member of Greater St. Stephens Full Gospel Baptist Church and had a joyous...

Bridget Clara Washington Johnson, – passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 in her husband’s loving arms. She was 37 years old. Bridget leaves to carry on her legacy, her husband, Frank Johnson, Jr.; five children, Frank, Chloe, Makhi, Kenzie, and Cali Johnson; five siblings, Sonja, Gregory, Isria, Derrick, and Shawn Washington; mother-in-love, Marva Johnson; five siblings-in-love, Tammy, Tanya (Marc),...