Obituaries

Maggie Williams, – , aged 83, departed this life on Friday, June 7, 2019 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. A native of Bridge City and resident of Avondale, LA, Maggie was the daughter of the late Willie and Eliska Washington. She married Herbert Williams and with this union bore three children: Herbert Williams Jr., Richard and the...

Albert Reed Jr.., – aged 69, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019 at his home in New Orleans, LA. Born March 18, 1950 to Inez E. Reed and the late Albert Reed Sr., Albert is survived by two daughters, Jeronde Reed (Harry) and Roxsand Baptiste-Allen (Terry); four grandchildren; sisters, Darnell Reed, Patricia Collins, Charlene Windham of Hattiesburg, MS, Laura...

Brandon Michael Anthony, Sr., – entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the age of 37. Born on November 23, 1981, Brandon was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA, where he attended St. Mary of the Angels School and graduated from Alfred Lawless Sr. High School. He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Tammy Anthony...

Lucille Elenora Davis, – , aged 63, departed this earthly life on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. She is survived by her three daughters, Valkessha Marshall, Shalarma Davis, Cecilia Brown (EJ); son, Edward Davis III; daughter-cousin, Joyce Glover; grandchildren, Brendon Hunter, Christian Marshall, Logan Dawson, Crystal Marshall, Kaylan Glover, Anthony Dawson, Gotti Dawson, Crystina Marshall, Sean Berniard,...

Willie Meano Hart Simmons, – aged 70, departed this life on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at her home in New Orleans, LA. Born September 18, 1948 in Franklinton, LA., to the union of the late Willie and Miree Hart, Willie served as Director of Press Park Daycare Nursery for many years. She also worked as a sitter and caretaker at...

Shirley L. Steib, – aged 78, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at her home in Slidell, LA. She leaves to cherish her memory, three children, Antoinette Skipper (Sherman), Leslie and Brian Steib; brother, Madison Lyles (Antoinette); sister, Sandra Christal; devoted cousin, Arthurine Kelly; grandchildren, Courtnay Brumfield (Cantrelle), Jasmine, Raven, Breland and Kayce Steib, Shelby and Shane Skipper; seven...

Colinda Ann Molero, – aged 45, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Born in New Orleans, LA on May 30, 1973 to Carolyn A. Silva and the late Clyde Anthony Molero (fondly remembered as Poppa), Colinda was a life-long resident of St Bernard Parish. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children: Destiny Lynn Ducote,...

Shelia Rena Ross Ward , – entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the age of 62.  She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Mrs. Bertha Townsend; daughter, Trameicka Ross; sons, Cordell, Curtis, Marvin and Travis Ross; sisters, Sandra Ross, Charolotte St. Cyr, Lynette Williams, Crystal Browne and Yvette Garner; god-sister, Sandra Richardson; brothers, Andrew James,...

Rev. Lonzell Silas Sr., – passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the age of 73. Born in New Orleans, LA in 1945, she leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Sherlyn Richardson and Corinthia Floyd; grandchildren, Jacquetta, Marquita, Niesha, Courtney, Ke’Erica, Ke’Ryan and Destiny; five sisters, Ozar Brisco, Carolyn Mattio, Beverly Wilson, Jocelyn Solomon, and Sandra Tate; two...

Terry Paul Twickler, – aged 61, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Gretna, LA. Terry lived most of his life in Marerro, LA and was an avid New Orleans Saints super-fan, from whom friends and family often sought accurate season predictions. He leaves to cherish his memory, his only child, Christy...

Rev. Lonzell Silas Sr., – aged 81, departed this life on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. Born January 3, 1938 in Inveness, MS, Rev. Silas was a faithful member of Fairview MBC, under the leadership of the late Rev. Cleveland Washington and present Pastor Loren M. Lovely Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of...

Sylvia Jamison, – aged 80, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 10, 2019 in Jefferson Parish, LA. Born in New Orleans, LA on April 23, 1939, Sylvia leaves to cherish her memory, two sons: Waynell and Cedric Jamison; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Her Homegoing Celebration will be held on Saturday, May 18,...

Betty Jane Arnette Hunter  – earned her wings while surrounded by family on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2019. She was born on June 12, 1942 in Woodville, MS, and at the age of 17, moved to New Orleans, LA. She graduated from G.W. Carver and attended Tulane University. After working 26 years in education, Betty retired from McDonough #36.  She...

Mose Brown, Jr.  – entered into eternal rest in the Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. He was born on January 9, 1935 to the union of the late Lula Swanson Brown and Mose Brown, Sr. in Churchill, MS. A former member of the International Longshoremen Association, Mose worked as a longshoreman for 29 years. He leaves to cherish his...

Walter Lacy, – aged 77, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at his home in Marrero, LA. Mr. Lacy was born in Centreville, MS, and lived in Huntsville, AL for many years until the death of his wife Inez. In Huntsville, he was a member of First Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Superintendent Curtis E....

Earl William “Lil Man” Newman Sr, – aged 93, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at his home in New Orleans, LA. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired truck driver for Woodward Wright. Earl leaves to cherish his memories, his children, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, 6 siblings: Gloria Newman, Ruby Newman-Larce, Ronald Newman, Welton Tommy...

Carolyn Alberta Smith, – aged 62, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children: Swantarha Smith, Dontrell Smith and Kintrell Taplin; sisters: Helen Smith Legier, Evelyn Smith Davis and Phyllis Sanchez; brother: Donlad Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by two...

Otis Louis Young, – passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the age of 55.  He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Beatrice Young; son, Louis Williams; siblings, Joann, Tyrone, Lamone, Brian and Cheryl Young; god-son, John Young; and a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alice Mae Webster and...

Freddie McFadden III, – transitioned to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the age of 52.  Son of the late Freddie McFadden Jr., he leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Donlynn and Beatrice Burns; sons: Morris Smith, Kentrell Petit, Terrell Jones, Fredre’ McFadden and Freddie McFadden IV; granddaughters: Kay’Trell Matthews and Makaiyah Smith; siblings: Gladys...

Perry White Sr, – aged 61, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 in Marrero, LA.  He leaves to cherish his memory, his children: Perry White, Jr. and Monique Payton; grandchildren: Perry III, Joshua, Adei and Sincere; brothers: Mitchell White, Albert Sumlin, Gregory White, Kevin White and Freddie Richardson; sisters: Helen Quinn, Mary, Phyllis and Leisa White; and many other...