Obituaries

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,...

Malcolm J. Navarre Sr,   – 65, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018. Malcolm was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA and worked many years as a baker for Alois Binder Bakery and Reising Bakery. He leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Malcolm Jr. ( Danelle); daughters, Laquita, Ashanti (Calvin), Lashasta (Felton) and Rochshell (Kelvin); sisters, Elaine Pete,...

Mary Alice Johnson Carter,   – 78, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Born in Pass Christian, MS to Sidney Johnson Sr. and Eva S. Johnson, Mary was employed by the Fairmont-Roosevelt Hotel for 30 years. She leaves to cherish her memory, son, Gregory (Iris); grandchildren, Joseph “Peanut” Holmes and Johanna Lee; niece, Dina Johnson; cousin, Jean Henry;...

Mary Lee Pierce,   – 66, was called home to be with our almighty father on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Born to the late Joseph Emanuel Sr. and Mary Ollie Moten-Pierce, Mary was a lifelong resident of New Orleans. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1972 and was employed at Kentwood Spring Water for more than 35 years....

Melvin Paul Ford,   – 61, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. He is survived by his siblings: Mimia Ford, Louis Ford (Toni), Theodora Ford Cameron, Aaron Ford, Max Ford, Terrence Ford, Kathleen Ford Jones (Louis); and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Ford, Sr. and Dora Payne...

Jerry (Whoodie) White,   – 57, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 in New Orleans, LA. Born to Ernest and Bertha (Birdie Mae) White in New Orleans, Jerry was raised in the lower 9th Ward and attended George Washington Carver High School. He leaves to cherish his memory, his brothers, Larry (Cheryl) and Carl (Demetrice) White; daughters, Tamika Dauzart, Javon...

Joseph Gardner,   – age 68, departed this life on Thursday, November 15, 2018. Born on December 22, 1949 to Florence Gardner and Joseph Cumming in New Orleans, LA, Joseph attended Booker T. Washington and was baptized at New Home Ministries. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Rita Gardner; children, Lezina Gardner, Trina Clark, Joseph Gardner III, Ebony Reed,...

Claudette Hunter Brewer,   – age 82, peacefully transitioned into eternity on Monday, November 12, 2018. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Floyd (Shannon) Brewer of New Orleans LA, Joan Brewer Duszczak (Richard) of Morganville, NJ, Almetta Brewer Washington of Atlanta, GA, and Cynthia Brewer Logan (Roy) of Memphis, TN; grandchildren, Ian Washington and Rachael Brewer; sister, C’Ethel Hunter...