Obituaries

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.

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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...

Irma Louise Vaughn,   – 84, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Born in Ferriday, LA to the late Arthur Lee and Alice Lee Howard, Irma is survived by her four children: Lawrence Lee (Billie Jean), Jacqueline Vaughn, Evelyn Lanus (Clark) and Cornelius Vaughn. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Vaughn Jr.

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Bertiel Keller Boyd,   – 97, of New Orleans, LA passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Daughter of the late George and Beatrice Smith, and first married to the late Lee Norwood Keller, Bertiel is survived by her children: Johnnie Doyle (William), Bertiel K. Watkins, Theresa and Vincent Keller Sr. (Catherine), 23 grandchildren, 104 great-grandchildren, 73 great-great-grandchildren, and a host...

Germaine Elisabeth Mitchell,   – 54, of New Orleans, LA passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Daughter of Lanes Dorsey and Jessie Lee Phelson, Germaine was the oldest of 4 siblings. She was married to Larry Ware for 39 beautiful years and retired from NASA and Days Inn Hotel as a Housekeeping Supervisor after 20 years of service. She leaves...

Paul Ellzey,   – 69, a native of New Orleans, LA passed away at his home in Salt Lake City, UT on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. He is survived by his two brothers, Thad P. Ellzey, Jr. (Patricia) and Larry L. Ellzey (Julia), both of New Orleans, LA. Paul is preceded in death by his father, Thad P. Ellzey, Sr.; mother,...

Mercedese Luckett,   – 82, departed this life on Saturday, January 12, 2019. She was loved by many for her infectious humor and love of life and people. Mercedese is survived by her children: Gail Sherman, Carl (Ellen) Luckett, Debbie Luckett, Doreen (Reginald) Lewis, Ruby Batiste and Darlene (James) Arrington; step-children: Staci (Greg) Caston-Hall, Delores Broussard and Steven Caston; brother, Charles...

Michael Anthony Favorite,   – 57, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. He is survived by his son, Michael Anthony Favorite Jr.; mother, Marion Favorite; father, Stanley Gordon; sisters, Denise Young and Karen Joyce; brothers, Clifford Lee and Mark Mosby; and friend, Letia Atkins. He is preceded in death by his friend, Adrian Brumfield; brother, Stanley Gordon III; uncle, Larry...

Austin J. Ross Jr.,   – 67, was called home on Friday, January 4, 2019. Born in New Orleans, LA, Austin graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1970.

In 1971 he joined the Air Force and served in Vietnam. Left to cherish his memory are, his son, Paul Wesly from his union in marriage to Antoinette J. Ross; daughters: Vendetta...

Donald Gene Ivey,   – 65, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018. Born to Annie Mae Ivey and Dempsy Ivey Sr., Donald leaves to cherish his memory, his children: Timothy, Donna, Janice and Melissa Mae Ivey; stepchildren: Aaron and Aria Butler; sisters: Karen Hamilton, Centhia Daronsalette, Pamela Dillion and Sharon Ivey; brothers: Dempsey Jr., Kenneth, Joseph, Earl, Ronald and Kevin...

Donald Williams,   – 64, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 29, 2018. He leaves to cherish his memory, two brothers, Kevin Williams and Sherman Williams, and a host of family members and friends. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Walter Williams and Hazel Clark; and siblings, Leasther Claiborne, Bernadette Bannister, Danna Reff, Barbara...

Mary Jane Williams,   – age 68, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Born in Independence, LA, Mary leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Latoya Williams and her husband, Bruce Williams. Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 9:00AM at New Macedonia Baptist Church, 8308 Sheldon Street, Metairie, LA.

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George Sims,   – 76, affectionately known as A.C., entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Born in Woodville, MS to the late Lillian and Arthur Spears, A.C. was a joy to be around and took great pleasure in making others laugh. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 40 years, Barbara Clark Spears; four children:...

George Sims,   – 64, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Tulane Medical Center. Born in New Orleans, LA, George was a member of Christian Unity Baptist Church of New Orleans. He leaves to cherish his memory, his sister, Myrtle Bienemy; brother, Adam Lindsey (Jackie); nieces and nephews, Evangelist/Pastor Hilda Miller-Jones (Frederick (Ricky) Jones), Gilda Wagner, Helen...

Miriam Payne,   – 90, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Born in New Orleans, LA to Harry Poree and Olivia Boutte Smoot, Miriam was employed as a caregiver for many years. She leaves to cherish her memory, her brother, Clarence Smoot; grandchildren, Donna Lynn Ellis, Rhonda Wilson, Bobby James Jr., Rudy James, Bernell Gayden Jr., Rashad James,...