Obituaries

Roosevelt Randolph Sr. Sr.died on Thursday December 16, 2021, Beloved husband of the late Annie Randolph. Son of the late Henry and Ethel Randolph. Roosevelt Sr. was born September 1, 1936 in Thibodaux, LA. To the late Henry and Ethel Randolph. He was preceded in death by his wife Annie, daughter Lucinda, Son David, Grandson Darren, Two brothers Welton and...

Antonia (Tonie) Newton Irvingdaughter of the late Alton Newton and the late Adline N. Alexander was born July 6, 1948, in New Orleans, LA. She was preceded in death by her bother Larry Newton.

Antonia received the Lord and confessed her faith at an early age. She was a devoted Catholic. She married Earl Lee Irving Sr.. This union produced two...

Patricia “Pat” Tillery Woods was born on August 5, 1956 in New Orleans, LA to the union of the late Geneva Eugene Tillery and Willie Joseph Tillery, Sr. On December 2, 2021, the Lord released Pat from her earthly home. She leaves to cherish her memories, her children, Monika Bowman, Katroy Mathieu (Yanika), Frederick Woods, Jr. (Tori), Phallan Woods-Thompson (Rendell)...

Sheri M. Hamilton 67Sheri Hamilton went home to be with the lord unexpectedly on August 8th, 2021.Everyone who knew and loved Sheri find the world to be less bright without her by our sides. She was a remarkably strong and loving mother to her two children Paige & Tyler Sanders. She was a beloved and cherished daughter to her mother...

Joel Pate Jr. 43, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 14, 1977. Joel passed on September 08, 2021. He was a resident of Metairie, Louisiana. His is survived by his two daughters Jordan Pate and Kamryn Pate, two sisters Quanetha Joseph and Crystal Pate one brother Quintin Pate. He also survived two nephews – Earnest Pate and Jarvis...

Byron David Tate ,age 47, entered into eternal life on September 4, 2021.Byron is survived by his Mother Marsha Tate. Byron was the beloved father of three children 2 daughters Domonique Donald, Kennedy Tate one son Byron Tate Jr. and Stepfather to Curtis Cook and Carnisha Cook. Three siblings Dwayne (Michelle) Tate, Shaenique Tate and Jamell Tate.

 

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James Jones Jones entered into eternal rest on August 9, 2021. He was a native Vicksburg, Mississippi and a resident of New Orleans, LA. He retired from Boh Brothers Cooperation. Beloved husband of Magnolia Jones, and devoted father of David, Damian, Lartaz, Jarmond, Jones and Kim M. Three Sister Willie Mae Sims of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Ethel Taylor of New Orleans,...

Mary Jean Simmons 67, was born in Tylertown, Mississippi on May 31, 1954 and passed away August 4, 2021, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was a longtime resident of Gretna, Louisiana. Mary was the daughter of the late Albert Charles Simmons and Irene Brumfield Simmons. She leaves to cherish her memories her two kids son Darnell Harrison and daughter Kenyatta...

Derrick “Bud” Jarrowentered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at the age of 49. He was born on April 28, 1972 in New Orleans, LA and was the youngest son of the late David Jones Sr. and Henrietta T. Jones. Derrick gave his life to Christ and always gave God honor and praise for he knew without God...

Rosyln Mathis a native of Marrero, Louisiana and resident of McComb, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2021. Rosyln, beloved mother of Jessie Terry, Tracie Mathis, Bob Ray Hill Jr., and Nadir Sabree; daughter of Roger Mathis and the late Myrtis Mathis; sister of Frazier, Dwayne, and Elgin Mathis, Syzon Barnease, Stephanie Francois, Kim Molina, Kelly Keller, and Rodrick...

A loving wife a loving daughter also a loving mother the Heavenly Father called Jessica Knoten Home on August 3, 2021 at 1:00 am. Jessica was battling with cancer and heart failure. Jessica was born in New Orleans, la on June 2 1976. Jessica moved to Atlanta ga after hurricane Katrina where she loved to cook her food, she loved...

Lawrence Edward Corban Jr passed away peacefully in New Orleans at the Veterans Memorial Hospital on July 13,2021. He was 74 years old. Larry was a United States Navy Petty Officer and Vietnam War Veteran. He was a Chef on the U.S.S Braine (DD-630) during his service. He was also awarded the Navy Unit Medal of Commendation for heroism...

Paul “Curly” Joseph Ford, at the tender age of 34, passed away peacefully on Friday June 30,2021, Born October 17,1986 in New Orleans to Cathy Mohamed and Kevin Ford Sr, to the late (Pops) Alonzo DeMesma Sr, Paul is survived by his children Kynnyada and Trezhiyra Ford.; Siblings, Belva Mohamed, Kevin Ford Jr ( Jayanna), Darrylene (Cornell) Young, Devin...

Gilbert Matthew Luke, Sr. entered eternal rest on Monday, July 19, 2021 in Dallas, TX. He was 80 years old. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Lillie Luke. Loving husband of the late Joan Davis Luke. Devoted father of Gilbert M. Luke Jr., Shelita Luke, Trisa Harwell (Brett), Keya Luke, and Keila Luke. Beloved grandfather of Rickey T....

Essie Mae Harris Perry of New Orleans, La. transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday July 14, 2021 at the age of 80. Essie, the eldest child born to Will H. and Leah Harris, in Amite County Mississippi on April 14, 1941.

Essie graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Southern University New Orleans and a Master’s...

Elizabeth ‘Carmen’ Dominick entered into her heavenly home on July 11 2021, she was 65 years of age. Carmen was proceeded in death by her parents Stanley Davis and Florence Hopkins Dolliole, her oldest son Emanuel Hingle, her sister Deborah Pichon and brother Brentin Dolliole. Carmen leaves a treasure chest of memories to be cherished by her husband Phillip...

Julia Aline Ellzey slipped into the arms of her Heavenly King on Wednesday Morning, July 14, 2021 at her home with her loving husband Larry L. Ellzey by her side at the age of 71.She was born on October 11, 1949 in Tylertown, Mississippi to the late Wiley and Naomi Jenkins. She was the middle child of two brothers,...

Maryann P. Richardson peacefully entered eternal rest in the comfort of her home on Tuesday July 06, 2021. She was born October 5, 1937, to the late Reverend Isiah and Viney Burl Peterson. Maryann was the loving wife of the late Eugene Richardson Sr. Mother of Viney (Frank)Pierre, the late Gail Richardson, Donna(late Herman) Williams, Charles, Celestan Ray and...

Yarvielle “Neka” Bell was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at the age of 46 years old. She was the daughter of Barbara Bell and the late Clarence Moore and was born in New Orleans, LA on July 16, 1974. She leaves to cherish her memories, her mother, Barbara Bell; three brothers, Orlanders...

Margie Marcus was the first child of William and Aquilla Lewis Marcus. Born in Haynesville LA. She had five siblings: Mattie, William Jr., Bobby, Mabel, and Douglas; all preceded her in death. Her parents stressed “sticking together, helping each other.” She remained a member and attended Friendship Baptist Church when “home.”Her prayers for her children reflected faith and hope....