Obituaries

Earline James Taylor”(MaDear)”, announces her passing on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the age of 93. Born to the union of Pierre and Maggie A. James in Mansura, LA on March 30, 1927, Earline was a graduate of Peabody High School in Alexandria, LA. A devoted homemaker, and long time resident of New Orleans, LA, Earline was also a faithful...

Kenneth (Sight) Gordon Cravanas, was a native New Orleanian who died on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the age of 72. A lifelong resident of Algiers, LA, Kenneth attended Peter S. Lawton and McDonogh No. 32 Schools. He was baptized at St. Joseph Baptist Church, and employed by the City of New Orleans at Touro Shakespeare Nursing Home and the...

Shawn Deanclo “Pretty Boy” Lewis, transitioned peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2020 after he fought a good fight against ALS. He was 45 years old. Born September 5, 1974, in New Orleans, LA, Shawn was a devoted family man with a smile that would light up any room. He loved cooking, taking long drives, swimming, wrestling, and listening to music....

Richard Dick Hall, entered into enteral rest on Friday, April 3, 2020 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 67. Born in New Orleans, LA on June 2, 1952 to the union of the late Anniois John Hall and Audrey Miller Hall, Richard was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen High School. After graduation, Richard enlisted in the...

Lawrence “Papa” Hains, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 70. Son of the late Lawrence, Sr. and Elouise Coleman Hains, and beloved husband of the late Mae Lois Hains, whom he loved dearly, Lawrence leaves to mourn his passing, his daughter, Regina Hains; stepson, Kareem Wright; sisters, Linda Hains Richardson...

Darren “Boober” Davis, departed his earthly life on Monday, March 9, 2020 at his home in New Orleans, LA. He was 43 years old. Darren was dearly loved. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Addie Lee Bolden; siblings, Cheryl Lee Wren (Anthony) and Valerick Davis; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Darren...

Jerome Ernest Alford, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 in Beaumont, TX at the age of 59. Born December 8, 1960 in New Orleans, LA, Jerome leaves to cherish his memory, sisters, Michelle Brown and Sheila Alford; brother, Jerry Alford; and a host other relatives and friends. Jerome is preceded in death by his father, Ernest Hayes; his mother,...

Dolores Deemer Brimmer, age 93, departed this life on Thursday, April 23, 2020 in New Orleans, LA. Member of the St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Dolores was the wife of the late Raymond Brimmer, daughter of the late Allen and Sallie Deemer; mother of Donna Kay Brimmer; adopted mother of Debbie Delong, Faye Ifford and Joseph Gaines; sister of Dorothy...

Betty Ann Wilson Washington, transitioned to her eternal resting place on Monday, April 13, 2020 at the age of 78. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior early in life. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and longtime resident of Marrero, Betty was the loving mother of five children, Wanda Wilson of Hawaii, Norman Washington, Jr., Gilda Hagan-Brown (Henry), Judy...

Eola Williams Magee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Ocshner Hospital while surrounded by loved ones. Born October 26, 1945 to the late Matthew Williams, Sr. and Margie Johnson. Eola served her community as an RTA bus driver for more than 30 years, until her retirement. She is survived by her children, Katherine...

Shannon Guillory, passed away peacefully from this life on Sunday, April, 12, 2020 in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 43. Born in New Orleans, LA, to the late Geneva and Lionel Guillory, Shannon was a member of True Vine Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Stanton Guillory, and Marcellus Lane, Jr.; sisters, Sandra (Wilmer)...

Joseph “Junnie Boy” Wesley Arceneaux Jr., transitioned on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 in Destrehan, LA at the age of 70. Son of the late Joseph W. Arceneaux Sr. and Dorothy Vinnett, Joseph was baptized at an early age at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, served in the United States Navy and worked as a chef for more than 20 years at...

Carolyn Young, affectionately known as “Weese,” transitioned into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 in Jefferson, LA at the age of 64. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Carolyn was born August 8, 1955 to the union of the late Major and Joyce Young, and was educated in Orleans Parish School System. Carolyn was a God-fearing woman and loved...

Ricky Louis Jenkins, departed this life on Friday, April 3, 2020 in Marrero, LA at the age of 63. Born May 20, 1956 in New Orleans, LA to the late Lucious and Phyllis Jenkins, Ricky was a graduate of St. Augustine High School and attended Memphis State University on a football scholarship. He worked more than 12 years at the...

Harold Nelson, entered into eternal life on Monday, April 6, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 80. Born September 10, 1939, Harold is a graduate of Lincoln High School c/o 1957, and worked for Texaco Pipeline for more than 25 years. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Betty Nelson; sons, Damon J. Nelson (Stacy), Jason...

Linda Fleming, an amazing person who would give her last to any stranger in need, was called home on Monday, March 30, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 52. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Loreal Fleming and Kolby Brown; siblings, Shawanda Spencer (Donald), Kevin Dunn (Katera), Spencer Dunn, Michael Dunn, Russell Dunn, Francis Dunn...

Lawrence Johnson, departed this life on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in Jefferson, LA at the age of 71. Born January 31, 1949 to the late Frank and Dorothy Johnson; Lawrence was employed by Charity Hospital for forty years. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marion Sams; brothers, Michael Sr. (Carolyn), and Edward Sr. (Shelita); sisters, Mary, and...

Lionel “Lil Bro” Cummings, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 in Metairie, LA at the age of 62 from complications of the coronavirus. Lionel is survived by his daughter, Lakeisha Lewis; son, Lawrence Collins; nine, grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one god-daughter; siblings, Joyce Cummings, Emma C. Bethea, Josie Cummings and Herman Cummings; as well as a host of nieces, nephews,...

Evangelist Georgia V. Slaughter, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 85. Educated in the Orleans Parish Public School system, Georgia was a graduate of McDonough #35 Senior High School, Southern University at New Orleans, and the Baptist Theological Seminary. She leaves to cling to her memory, two sons, Earl...

Carl Segura, died March 24, 2020 at his home when he transitioned to be with the Lord from a lengthy battle of sarcoidosis.

Carl Segura was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 15, 1957 to the late Rufus and Callie Mae Segura. He was the youngest of three boys, Calvin and Milford Segura. He attended the Orleans Parish School Systems;...