Obituaries

Irene Odom Johnson, – entered into heaven’s gates on Friday, August 16, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. She was 78 years old. Born in DeKalb, MS to Lena Odom and Ernest Burton Sr., Irene leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Tracey Johnson, Rosie (Eric Sr.) Martin, Cassandra (Michael Sr.) Thigpen, Steven Odom, Christopher (Monica) Odom Sr., and Sullivan (Miriam)...

Jesse Bethely Sr., – passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at his home in New Orleans, LA with his loving family by his side. He was 84 years old. Born February 6, 1937 in Wilson, LA to Sherman and Mary Bethely, Jesse is survived by his wife, Dorothy Mae Bethely; his children, Pamela Adams, Serena Anderson, and Jesse Bethely...

Joshua Peter Brown, Sr. , – passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. He was 38 years old. Born May 3, 1981 to Jimmie Lee and Lisa Ann Brown, Joshua worked in and around the New Orleans area. He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Joshua, Jr., Ja’Keem and D’jardaye Brown; step child, Devin Jones;...

Maxine Cole Simpson, – entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 9, 2019 at her home in Gretna, LA. She was 88 years old. A native of Sharon, MS, Maxine worked for many years as a barmaid at Uncle Billy’s and was a member of Christian Unity Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and talking, but most of all, spending time...

Roosevelt Frye, – entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. He was 86 years old. Born in Fayette, MS, Roosevelt moved to New Orleans at an early age. He was employed by Top Job Janitorial Service and the Historical Carver Theater. He was the devoted father of Evelyn Frye (deceased), Barbara Frye, Abiram (Misty) Frye,...

Sterling Young, III, – passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at University Hospital in New Orleans, LA. He was 24 years old. Sterling loved chilling with his family and friends, listening to music, and telling jokes. He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Sterling Young, II and Corrie Laws; sisters, Christain Laws, Irione Young, and Milan and Mariah...

Alonzo “Lonnie” Morgan, – entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 3, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. He was 61 years old. A lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA Alonzo graduated from George Washington Carver High School and worked at New Orleans Cold Storage for 25 years. He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife, Trudy Morgan; his children,...

Shannon Joseph “Shirts” Moore, – departed this earthly life on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the age of 38. He is survived by his parents, Joseph E. Vincent Jr. and Cynthia Moore; his son, Jaylen Shannon Moore; sister, Joell (Brian) Moore; brothers, Terrell, Merrell (Alfrea), and Shawn (Natosha) Moore; and a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded...

Shawn Dantrell Williams, – entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 2, 2019 in Jefferson, LA. He was 37 years old. A native of Kenner, LA, Shawn leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Pamela Lisa Ann Williams and Andrew Barnes; companion, Shavonna Cross; children, Shawn Jr., Iysis Rene, Ashayluh Antrell Marie, and Shayne Williams; brother, Mentel Leroy Williams Sr.;...

Dorvin Delida Bodden, – age 91, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, July 29, 2019 in Indian Trail, North Carolina. Born in 1928 in Utila Bay Island, Honduras to the late Robert and Adelaid Alexis, Dorvin grew up in Roatan and later migrated to the United States. Known as a lover of cooking, she was loved by many,...

Luberta Dabney Francis, – age 91, departed this life on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at her home in New Orleans, LA. A lifelong resident of New Orleans, Luberta graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and worked at Deansgates Sewing for more than 35 years. She also was a member of First African Baptist Church – 6th District in New...

Josef Christopher Brown, – age 28, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved parents, Gabe Halley and Debra Brown-Cornett; siblings, Zirece and Kimberly Fraizer, Cedric Brown, Kenneth and Gabrielle Halley, and Taciana Negret; grandmother, Janet Jones; two godchildren; and a host of other relatives and close friends. He...

Leonard Jones, Jr, – age 94, transitioned to his eternal home on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. Born on October 31, 1925 to the late Leonard and Emma Jones, Sr., Leonard was an U.S. Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Mary C. Jones; two sons, Raymond D....

Joseph Cyrleo Lee Sr, –  age 81, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in Baton Rouge, LA with his daughter by his side. A native of Panama, Central America, he moved to the United States as a teenager and later became a U.S. citizen. Lee worked for Avondale Shipyard for many years, and later with GHK Developments...

Audrey Lee Coestly, –  age 83, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at her home in River Ridge, LA. She leaves to cherish her memory, her son, James Williams; longtime companion, George Pittman; sister, Picola Davis; and aunt, Geneva Yaio. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Sylvia Williams; daughters, Brenda and Sylvia Williams; and brother,...

Eugene Butler Jr., –  age 63, took his wings on Sunday, June 30, 2019 in River Ridge, LA. Eugene was a veteran and proudly served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by eight siblings, Don Demyers of Maryland, Darryl Butler, Myra Dunnaway, Marilyn B. Variste, Yolanda Butler, Shona Butler, Judy Butler of Georgia, and Shelita Barice Self; brother-in-law, Donald...

Lorraine Wenck Boutwell, –  age 87, passed peacefully at her home on Friday, July 19, 2019. She was the devoted wife of the late Henry H. Boutwell, a loving homemaker, and cherished mother of Susan (Louis), Katherine, Carol, and Hazel (Albert). She was the daughter of the late Ernest J. Wenck and late Magdalena Cook-Wenck. She is preceded in death...

Barbara Leah Schneider, –  age 80, died peacefully at home in New Orleans, LA surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Al and Ruth Schneider. Barbara is survived by her loving daughters, Roberta Rahmer and her husband John of Sloatsburg NY, and Alissa Bartkus and her husband James of New Orleans, LA.; her five “grands,”...

Elmer Santiago Jr.,-  affectionately known as “Chester,” passed away peacefully at Tulane University Medical Center on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the age of 50. He was surrounded by his loving family. A native of New Orleans, LA, Chester was the son of Mary Ann D. Santiago and the late Elmer “Pound” Santiago Sr.; the devoted companion of Tamara Harris;...

Henry Letellier, –  age 68, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 8:15AM in New Orleans, LA. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. He was the beloved husband of Dinah Letellier; loving stepfather of Dana and Terry Whitmore; father of Elizabeth Stitch; and grandfather of Jacob, Brenden, D’layna, Tyler and Kayden. He is also survived...