Obituaries

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...

Roseline W. Price, –  age 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. She leaves to cherish her memory, her sons, Charles Lampton, Louis Lampton, Willie Lampton, Elton Price, and Glenn Lampton; daughter, Willie Phillips; and brothers, Thad White and John White. Roseline was preceded in death by her husband, Cassell Price; son, Douglas Lampton; parents,...

Rochelle Krantz Monnin, –  passed away at her home in Chalmette, LA on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the age of 76. She was the cherished wife of the late Niles R. Monnin, Sr.; loving mother of Niles R. Monnin, Jr.; daughter of the late Joseph E. Krantz Sr. and Maria Sanchez Krantz; sister of Rebecca Krantz Eves, Michael G....

Annie Rose Williams, –  was born November 15, 1933 in Arbroth, LA in West Baton Rouge to the union of the late Charlie Williams Sr. and Mary Williams. She departed this life on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Passages Hospice in New Orleans, LA. Annie Rose attended school in Arbroth and accepted Christ at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lakeland,...

Jeremy Jermaine Phillips, –  age 30, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at New Orleans East Hospital. A native of New Orleans, LA, Jeremy, affectionately known as Jay, was the son of Loretta Smith and Glenn Collins, Sr. He graduated from Warren Eastern High School in 2007, and attended the Art Institute of Atlanta where he studied...

Mary Lee Smith, –  age 74, departed this life on Monday, June 24, 2019 in Gretna, LA. Born New Orleans, LA, Mary Lee was a life-long resident of Carrollton and recently moved to Gretna. She worked as a seamstress at Deansgate Sewing Factory, a criminal sheriff at Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office and for the Marsiglia family, until she retired. She...

Bobby Jean Johnson Friloux, –  age 60, received her crown on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at her home in Metairie, LA surrounded by family.  Born in New Orleans, LA in 1958, she leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted husband of 41 years, James Friloux Sr.; sons, James Jr. and Chad Micheal Friloux; grandchildren, Jaiden, Cairo and Demi Friloux; siblings,...

Deacon Edmond Lyndsey Jackson Jr., – , age 70, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at John J. Hinkle Rehabilitation Center. He was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA, and 1967 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. Beloved uncle, adopted father, godfather and pet-lover, Jackson worked as Building Manager for St. Henry Condominium Association, was a certified...

Sheila Ann Deshazo, –  age 66, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 7, 2019 at her home in Meraux, LA. She was an avid Saints fan who loved music, and will be missed by all who knew her. Sheila is survived by her mother, Lorraine Schafer Deshazo; daughter, Tish Rader; beloved grandchildren, Johnny and Gregory; siblings, Robert J. Deshazo Jr....

Bryan Keith Wilfred, – , aged 28, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Touro Infirmary Hospital in New Orleans, LA. Born August 3, 1990 in New Orleans, LA, Bryan was a member of the First Agape Baptist Church. He graduated from Alief Elsik High School in Houston, TX and was a former honor student at Southern University at...

Charles Goldston, – known to many as “Ghost,” a beloved father, son and grandfather, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at the age of 71. He was surrounded by family. Born in New Orleans, LA on September 3, 1947, Charles graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in1965. He was a dedicated and valuable employee at Local Boilermakers Union...

Constance (Connie) Willis Schaeffer, – , age 65, departed this life on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in Harvey, LA. Born on March 6, 1954 to the late Louis Willis Sr. and Dorothy Mae (Mona) Willis, Constance was the devoted wife of Jimmy Schaeffer Sr. for 46 years, and retired from the Orleans Parish School Board after more than 29 years...

James Hart Randolph, – , aged 82, departed this life on Monday, June 3, 2019 in New Orleans, LA.  Born in Mississippi in 1937, he leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Anthony Randolph (Angela); brothers, Joe Nathan Randolph and Jacob Randolph; sisters, Winnie Love of Chicago, IL and Temple Williams (Jimmy) of New Orleans, LA; and a host of...

Larry Holmes, – was born December 30, 1953 to the Late Milton Homes Sr. and Mother Eliza W. Holmes in New Orleans, La. He departed this life on June 5, 2019 at the age of 64. He was proceeded in death by his father Milton Holmes Sr. of Gloster Mississippi, Milton Holmes Jr., Bobby Holmes, Charles Holmes, Marvin Holmes and...