Obituaries

Reverend Victoria L. C. Dorsey ,68, a long-time early childhood educator, departed this earthly life in New Orleans, LA on May 2, 2022. She leaves behind a lifetime of memories for her son Willie P. Dorsey Jr. whom she deeply loved & cherished; daughter-in-law Shanta; grandchildren Sheena, Jasime, Brittany, and Vantrell; ten great grandchildren; siblings Alfred, Linda, Robert, Brenda, Jean,...

Cheryl Moore, age 69, departed this life on May 02, 2022, at her home. Cheryl was born January 14, 1953 to the late Eulis and Dorothy Yearby Moore, she is the mother of Ninja V. Ballard (April) and the sister of Cynthia Moore (Joseph V.) and Steven Jenkins, she’s preceded in death by her daughter Tyra Michelle Moore, granddaughter...

Efrem Denzil Thomas (Denzil, Lump Uncle, Lump) age 63 entered eternal rest on April 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father Nathaniel Billy Thomas Sr., and three siblings DeEtta R Zardies, Nathan D., and Dewayne J. Thomas. He leaves to cherish his memories of his loving wife Cheryl Thomas, his loving and caring mother Gloria Thomas,...

Pastor Thomas “Good Man” Glover, Sr. entered into eternal rest on April 20, 2022. He served as the Pastor of Mount Everest Baptist Church for 34 years and Seventh Star B.C. for 13 years. He was also an employee of New Orleans Public Schools and an entrepreneur owning a Sweet Shop Laundry Mat and Lawn Care Service. Survived by...

Roy Smith, 63 died on April 8, 2022, in New Orleans, LA. He is survived by his Sister Linda Oubichon, Anna Frazier, Donna Watkins, and brother Troy Picard. He is preceded in death by his parents Dan Smith Jr and Lillie Mae Lewis Smith, brothers Dan Smith III, Don Smith, and Ray Smith.

 

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Josephine Tatum Gibson departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 11, 2022, at age 91. Josephine was born in Tylertown, Mississippi to the late Eric Young and Rosa Bell Bridges Tatum on August 11, 1930. She is survived by two daughters, Jacquelyn Gibson Breashears (Albert) and Gwendolyn Gibson, six grandchildren, Robert E. Tatum Jr, Isis...

David Seal, a native New Orleanian passed away on April 1, 2022, in his adopted home of Houston, TX where he lived since relocating after Hurricane Katrina. David was born in New Orleans, LA on January 11, 1954 to a large loving family. David attended Alfred Lawless JR. /SR. High School. He worked primarily as a truck driver for...

Felix Santiago, III, “Toot” and affectionately known as “Phil” by his wife, passed away at the age of 82 on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at 11:05 p.m. at Northshore Hospital Slidell, LA. Mr. Santiago was born on January 8, 1940, to the late Felix and Emelda Richard Santiago, Jr. Mr. Santiago is survived by his loving and devoted wife...

Shirley T. Wesley, was born on February 20, 1944, to the late Feltus Tillie and Emily Fox Green. On March 14, 2022, the Lord released Shirley from her earthly home. She leavesto cherish her memories, husband George James Westley, her sons Derek and Taiwo, Derek’s wife Cynthia, her beloved daughter Melanie, her grandchildren Daniel, Eric, James-Earl, and Lauren, her...

Jerry Hilton Jr., a graduate of Parkway High school Bossier City, LA., passed away peacefully at the age of 27. He was preceded in death by his Father the late Jerry Hilton Sr. and Grandmother Glenda Waters. Jerry had a true love for football in high school and college, he wore the number 65. He is survived by his...

Robert Lee Gorden Jr., a native of New Orleans, Louisiana born July 24, 1945, to the married union of the late Robert Lee Gorden Sr. and Johnnie Mae Robinson Gorden in Memphis, TNRobert is preceded by his love Beverly Sylvester, his sisters Betty Ann Harrison, Lizzie Mae Alexander, Mary Lee Charles, and his brother-in-law Joseph ‘Skippy’ Bailey. His survivor...

Herman Leroy (Roy) Cage, born November 12, 1950 (71), to the Late Henry and Olevia Cage, and was called home on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at University Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. He was a native of New Orleans and was educated in the New Orleans Public School System, he attended G.W. Carver Sr. High School. He is...

Minister Shafter St. Cyr was a lifelong resident and well known in the community of Ironton, LA. He was born July 18, 1956 to the union of the late Haywood, Sr., and Elsie Mae Grandison St. Cyr, along with three siblings. He was raised by their grandparents, the late Ezekiel and Gladys Grandison and Annie St. Cyr. He was...

Lillian Brooks Armwood, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana at the age of 79. She leaves to cherish her fond memories three sons, Leon (Sharnique) Armwood Jr., Corvell Armwood, and Reggie (Nikita) Armwood; seven daughters, Glenda Prude, Linda (Errol) Florida, Karent Hansell, Gaynell Addison, Keithra Armwood, Darnell (Jeffery) Faciane, and Rochon...

De’Ron “bubbles”Franklin Franklin transitioned on Monday January 31, 2022 at the age of 1.He was born October 14, 2020 in New Orleans, LA. to Tiffany and Derrick Franklin.

 

A celebration service Honoring the life of the late De’Ron “Bubbles” Franklin will be held at Central City Christian Fellowship Church, 2201 Fourth St. New Orleans, LA., 70113 on Saturday February...

Myron Griffin was born on May 14, 1961 to the union of Ulysses Griffin, Sr. and the late Dorothy Mae Alveris Griffin. He was united in holy matrimony to Joycelyn Baker Griffin on September 7, 2013. He Served in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army Reserve. He was a proud graduate of Phoenix High School...

Marc Anthony Emerson (Bebe) was born on December 21st, 1959, in New Orleans, La. To the Union of the late Edith Mae Thomas Emerson (mother) and Simon Emerson Sr. (father). He was called home to rest on January 27, 2022. Marc attended Orleans Parish Schools, graduated from Booker T. Washington Sr. High School. He worked for Charity Hospital in...

Barbara Ann Ceaser Sylvester Howard departed this life on January 23, 2022, at the age of 75. Barbara leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Dorothy P. Lee; sister, Betty Lewis; brothers, Joseph Jr., (Tracey); Edward, Brian, Michael, Kenneth, and Rodney Ceaser. Her sons, Arthur Sylvester Jr; Derrick (Dareen) Howard, and her daughter Darlene (Melvin) Lewis, and a host...

Gerald Anthony Jones , 40, transitioned on January 22, 2022 in his hometown of New Orleans, LA. Gerald (Gman) Jones born August, 23 1981 was an amazing person who left us much too soon. Gerald was a Navy Veteran who served his country with pride and honor. He was full of life, very adventurous, truly loved and would do “ANYTHING”...

Sadie Mae Mark, transitioned into glory on January 10, 2022, at the age of 69. Born June 13, 1952, to the late Fred Mark Sr. & Elnora Leonard. Sadie is preceded in death by her parents Fred Mark Sr. & Elnora Leonard; Sadie’s twin at birth; Brother Edward Cunningham Jr.; Sister Gloria Mae Turner; Son Alphonse Mark. She leaves to...