Obituaries

Floyd Bernard Duplessis, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 70. Born December 6, 1949 to the late Beatrice and Alvin Duplessis, Floyd is survived by his first wife, Gladys Duplessis; children, Sophia, April, and Michael; sons-in-law, Jeffrey and Willie; and daughter-in-law, Yolanda; grandchildren, Sanaa, Sieanna, Ariel, Allon, Makayla, and Marcus; siblings,...

Yvonne Wright Campbell, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 4, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 84. She was the mother of Reverend Dr. John Jackson; sister of Gloria Dean Wright, Sgm. Edward Wright and Roscoe Wright. Yvonne is preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Campbell, Sr.; her parents, Helen and Albert Leo Wright, Sr.;...

Francis Vernon Cousin, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2020 in Covington, LA at the age of 72. He leaves to cherish his memory, three daughters, Sabre Cousin, Tina Cousin, and Jessica Cousin, all of Georgia; honorary daughter, Tyronda Cousin of Louisiana; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ronald Cousin of Louisiana and Christopher Cousin of New York; one sister,...

Tangie Laquita Thompson, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at the age of 55. A native of New Orleans, LA, and graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Tangie was a beautiful soul and lived her life to the fullest. She had an infectious spirit and was loved by many. She will forever be remembered for...

Robert (Bobby) Joseph Blanton, transitioned peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the age of 62. Bobby loved fishing and was an all-around handy man. He leaves to cherish his precious memory, his beloved children, Tequilla Dozier, Miranda (Kevin) and Missy (K.C.) Ifford, and Tre’bor, Jerrion and Nyjae (Jerron) Blanton; devoted ex-wife, Gilda Blanton; 15 grandchildren;...

Denise N. Williams, peacefully transitioned at 5:00am on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at her home in New Orleans, LA at the age of 56. Born May 23, 1964 in New Orleans, LA to Raymond and Dolores Williams, Denise always maintained strong determination, an animated spirit, and a friendly smile, as she successfully battled breast cancer for more than 10...

We celebrate the life of our beloved brother in Christ, Charles Anthony Smith, affectionately known as Rocky. Born August 13, 1962 in New Orleans, Louisiana, Charles departed this earthly life and gained his eternal wings on Thursday, November 5, 2020 in Slidell, LA at the age of 58. He was the loving husband of Shirlond August-Smith; the son of...

Jerome (Broom) Hilton, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the age of 63. The former employee at of Coca-Cola, Tree Medic and the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Patricia Lynn Hilton; four sons; two daughters; four brothers; two sisters; 16 grandchildren; three and a half great grandchildren; and a...

Patricia Smith, peacefully passed away on All Saints Day, Sunday, November 1, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 66. Born October 11, 1954 in Jackson, MS, Patricia was the daughter of the late Alberta Smith, and was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA. Patricia graduated from Warren Eastern High School in 1972, before embarking on...

Claude Fernandez Jr., passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 52. He leaves to cherish his memory, his lovely companion, Shonda Keasley; seven children, Shawn, Myzelle and Claudia Kennedy, Kishon Fernandez, and Chante, Janae, and Christian Keasley; sister, Kim Fernandez; two step-sisters; father, Claude Fernandez Sr.; 14 grandchildren; and a host...

Clacy Mae Stevenson, peacefully departed this life on Monday, October 26, 2020 in Jefferson Parish, LA at the age of 91. Born January 21, 1929 in Chacahoula, Terrebonne Parish, LA. to the late Alvin Singleton Sr. and Alma Livas Singleton, Clacy dedicated her life to Christ. She was baptized at the age of six by the late Rev. Harrison Gary...

Frank Jackson, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at the age of 82. Born January 15, 1938 in Centreville, Mississippi to the late Albert and Theo Jackson, Frank was the manager and bass player for the famous gospel group, The Legendary Rocks of Harmony. He also worked as a freight handler for more than 40 years...

Charmaine Yorel Wallace, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 in Kenner, LA at the age of 35. Born June 12, 1985, her precious life was lost in a tragic car accident. Charmaine will be truly missed by all who knew her. She leaves to cherish her memory, four beautiful daughters, Charel, Chanel, Chantel, and Chasity Wallace; her loving mother,...

Percy Branon peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 82. Born in Jackson, LA on September 8, 1938, Percy was employed by Artis Sr. Steel & Co. for several years. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Gale G. Branon; brother, Allen Branon; sons, Percy Brannon Jr., and Kendall...

Lionel Augustus Smith, III peacefully departed this life on Thursday, October 8, 2020 in Harvey, Louisiana at the age of 32. Born in New Orleans, LA on December 2, 1987 to Lionel Augustus Smith, Jr. and the late Cherylene Baker Celestine, Lionel was employed by Amspec Services, Intertek Caleb Brett, SGS and Camin Cargo Control as a petroleum inspector...

Orleanto G. Arbuthnot entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 2, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 37. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Ireall Lewis, Charles Lewis, Carlos Arbuthnot, and Core Arbuthnot; grandchildren, Aiden Lewis and Darius Lewis; father, Ernest Arbuthnot Sr.; mother, Maylene Arbuthnot; brothers, Ernest Arbuthnot Jr., and Charles Arbuthnot Sr., sister,...

George T. Daison died on Thursday, September 29, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 68. He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, George T. Daison Jr., Gerzonsha Daison, Gikimon Daison (Jaune), and Gredel Daison; former spouse, Marilyn Daison; grandchildren, Misty Johnson, and Keith and Jamahd Baxter; great grandchildren, Kennedy Sansom and Keion Baxter; and a host...

Frederick Winston Woods Sr. died on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 68. Born July 28, 1952 in New Orleans, to the late Frederick Willie Woods, Theresa Goins Woods Langston/ Offord C. Langston, Frederick will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife,...

Michele Rockwood Carr entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 19, 2020 in Kenner, LA at the age of 50. Born in New Orleans, LA on January 21, 1970, Michelle is the fourth child of Thomas W. Rockwood III and Karen Strickland Rockwood. She is a 1988 graduate of Abramson Senior High School, and was a devoted member of Praise...

Zolah Ahle Holmes entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 27, 2020 in Kenner, LA at the age of 3 years old. Born July 6, 2017, Zolah leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Tereonne Holmes; and two sisters, Zion Lane and Sloan Holmes. Zolah is preceded in death by her grandmother, April Donaldson; grandfather, Terrence Brown; and great grandmother,...