Obituaries

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...

Diane Jacquelyn Benenate Harden,   – aged 79, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. The beloved wife of Edwin Doyle Harden, daughter of Joseph A. Benenate and Theresa M. Edel, mother of Kirk Joseph, and step-mother of Mitz LaSalle (Jeff), the late Jan Dickerson (Joseph), Nona Herdon (Dennis), Edwin Harden (Mary) and Richard Harden, Diane also...

David Johnson Randolph,   – aged 52, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. He leaves to cherish his memory: his mother, Annie Johnson Randolph; father, Roosevelt Randolph Sr.; children, Shankole and David Givens; grandchildren; Sha’Nyjia and Carlance Grant; brothers, Sam Johnson (Carol), Huey Randolph, Roosevelt Randolph Jr., Mitchell Johnson (Karen) and Edward...

Rosie Lee Taylor Dunns,   – aged 90, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019 at her home at St. Luke’s Living Center in New Orleans, LA. Known to light up a room with her smile, Rosie leaves to cherish her memory, four children: Roseanna Dunns, Anthony Dunns, Belinda Henderson and Patricia Lamison; siblings: Mary Taylor Oats, Horace Taylor and Fred...

Debra Wilson Pierce,   – aged 63, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Shirley Burton Wilson; sisters, Mary Walker and Gwendolyn Dunware; and brothers, James and Jerry Wilson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Pierce, Sr.; father, Rayfield Wilson; and niece, Felicia Wilson.

Relatives and friends are invited...

Charlene Anise Cox-Simms,   – aged 57, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 22, 2019 at her home in New Orleans, LA. Born to the late Aubrey Sr. and Dorophine Cox, Charlene will be fondly remembered for her unique laugh, surprise gifts, acts of kindness and untiring works for the Lord and Church she loved. She leaves to cherish her memory,...

Rev. Melvin Peterson Sr,   – aged 84, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Born in Violet, LA to the union of Rev Matthew Peterson Sr and Josephine Verrett Peterson, Melvin owned Peterson’s Fencing and provided more than 50 years of service. He served on the Deacon Board and was Minister of Missionaries at Third Missionary Baptist Church....

Johnny Turner,   – aged 70, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife, Diane Turner; loving daughter, Yolonda Turner; grandchildren: Jonathan (Cali), Christione and Arrianne Turner; great-grand children: Johnathan Turner Jr and Charli Turner; step-children: Curtis (Dione)Watts, Latitia (Jermaine) Jackson, Jerome (Shelly) Watts and Oliver Watts; brothers: Thomas (Nelda), Charles...