Obituaries

Marva Juluke Dominick Davis – age 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 6, 2018. She was born on February 27, 1945 to Ferdinand R. Juluke Sr. and the late Velma Hall Dolliole. She leaves to cherish her memories her father, Ferdinand R. Juluke Sr. (Hellene); Children,  Phillip (Carmen) Dominick, Les (Nikki) Dominick, and Delvon Dominick Green;  eight brothers ;...

Mercedes Madison Williams

entered the gates of heaven on September 5, 2018 at the age of 73.  Mercedes was born in New Orleans on October 24, 1944.  She was educated in the New Orleans Public school system. She worked as a domestic worker and in the hospitality industry. Mercedes is survived by two children Kenneth Wayne Walker and Donna Walker-Buggage (David),...

Mary Santiago – entered into eternal life on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at the age of 77. She will be greatly missed for her sense of humor and care and concern of others. Mary leaves to cherish her memory, three children, Marvin Santiago, Clarence Santiago and Jacquetta Miller. Also left to cherish her memory are two brothers, three sisters, a...

Judith Ann Berger Wheeler  was born February 6, 1939 and died August 15, 2018 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Freddie Wheeler and mother of Fredricka Wheeler-Dantzler and Darin Wheeler, Sr. She was the grandmother of Dominque Wheeler, Darin Wheeler and Elysia Dantzler; daughter to the late Mary Lafrance and Arthur Berger, Jr; sister to...

Troylynn White-Jenkins departed this earthy life on Friday, August 17, 2018 at the age of 52. Troylynn was born to the late Frank and Shirley Pitt-White in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was the devoted wife of Gregory Jenkins Sr. and beloved mother of Gregory Jr., Gerrell Sr. (Sheena), Gerren Sr. (Charonne) and  Alexis Jenkins. Loving grandmother of Anya, Amani, Gregory...

Chance O’Neal Smith – age 15, was called to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Chantell Smith and his father, Courtney Jones. Also left to cherish his memory are devoted God-Parent, Shyekah Roberson; eight siblings: Cortell and Courtney Smith, Corey, Courtlyn,...

Joyce Stemley Dickerson a life-long resident of New Orleans peacefully passed away on August 6, 2018 at home. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband Reginald Dickerson Sr.; her loving sons Fredrick, Brian and the late Eddie Stemley. One loving granddaughter Dawnishia Davis and four Sisters Annie Mae (Roosevelt) Randolph, Dorothy (Raymond) Landry, Ellen (Willie) Stemley, Patricia Henry,...

Lucion Cooper, Jr. departed this life on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the age of 88.  Loving husband of 51 years to Mary Pitre-Cooper, Mr. Cooper was the proprietor of the Turning Point Lounge. Son of the late Lucion Sr. and Lily Mae Cooper,  Father of Lucion Cooper III, Inita Cooper-Greenberg (Jimmy), Dennis Cooper and Tyrone Cooper (Charlotte Winn).  Grandfather...

Robert Paul Francois, 69 years of age, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 2, 2018 in Lafayette, LA. The homegoing service commemorating his life will be held on Monday, June 11, 2018 at 11:00 AM at D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue.

Visitation will be held at 9:00 AM until the hour of service. Interment Lakelawn Metairie.

He is survived by...

On Tuesday July 24, 2018, Wayne Allen Duncan was called home to be with the Lord.  He was born to the union of Clarence and Gloriadine Duncan in New Orleans, LA. and was one of five siblings.  Wayne was baptized at St. Matthews Baptist Church of New Orleans, LA.by: The Late Rev. A.F. Williams Wayne attended Locket Elementary School.  He...

Pastor Emeritus Willie Dewey entered eternal rest on July 18, 2018 at the age of 81. He served in the United States Army, and  a retired Mason. His home going celebration will be held on Saturday July 28, 2018 at 11:00am at Greater Good Hope BC, 47 Cathey Street, Norco, La.with Dr. Tyrone Scott officiating.

Visitation from 10am until the hour...

Eric Martin Sr., age 48, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. The Home-going Celebration commemorating his life will be held Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 10AM at Reaping The Harvest Church, 5123 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA, Pastor Troy Lawrence officiating. Visitation will be held at 9AM until the hour of service. Eric leaves to cherish his memory, his...

Verline Champs-Clark entered eternal life on Saturday, June 2, 2018. The daughter of the late Albert Champs and Helen Champs-Hunter, Verline was born August 16, 1927 in Opelousas, LA and attended Opelousas Senior High School. She worked for the Fairmont Hotel in New Orleans for over 40 years. She married Willie Clark Jr. on November 10, 1946, and their union...

Alvin (Santa Clause) Watson departed this earthly life on Thursday, May 24, 2018. He was 50 years old. Alvin is survived by four daughters, Wendrika, Wandrika, Alvinika and Alvineisha Lewis; and one son, Dominick Taylor. He is also survived by five siblings, Linda, Ida, Amos, Calvin and Darrin Watson; 11 grandchildren, four aunts, three uncles and a host of nieces,...

Emile Albert Ambrose III entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the age of 40. Emile is survived by his parents, Cherrie Barden Ambrose and Emile Ambrose Jr. He is also survived by his wife, Susan Johnson Ambrose; two children, Brionnah Williams and Marcus Glover; two sisters, Nelita (Tommy) Atkins, and Keonka Ambrose; one grandmother, Verlean Ambrose;...

Leroy Brown born October 29, 1932 passed away Monday, May 28, 2018. A funeral service will be held Thursday June 7, 2018 at 11:00 AM at St. James Methodist Church, 1925 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the hour of service. Interment St. Peter Cemetery in Erwinville, LA.

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Our beloved Kurt Anthony Romain entered into peaceful rest on Monday, June 4, 2018 at the age of 54. He was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Jackson Romain, his father, Arnold Romain and one sister, Angie Romain. Kurt was preceded in death by his mother, Gwendolyn Romain; his son, Matthew Charleston...

Ayrian Michelle Williams, age 25, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 in Monroe, LA. in the line of duty.

The homecoming celebration commemorating her life will be held Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 10AM at New Home Ministries, 1616 Carondelet St. in New Orleans, LA 70130. Visitation will be held from 9AM until the hour of service. Ayrian leaves to...

Elder Reginald Robert (State) Smith, Sr. transitioned peacefully from labor to reward on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Oschner Main Campus, Jefferson, LA.  He was 66 years of age.  He was an employee of New Orleans Civil District Court.  Former employee of Blair’s Bail Bond and BFL Furniture Store.  He served his country in the United States Air Force and...

Marvin “Horse” Blunt, a former employee of Kingsley House/Educare, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Passages Hospice following a lengthy illness. He was 61 years old and a lifelong resident of New Orleans. He was a graduate of George W. Carver Sr. High and Delgado Community College’s Sheet Metal Apprentice Program. Son of the late...