Obituaries

Lamera Jackson Berger,- died peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2020 following a brief illness. She was 74 years old. Born May 7, 1945 to the late Mary Jackson and Charles Aitch, Lamera was a proud alumna of Joseph S. Clark High School, c/o 1963. She married the late Kenneth Berger Sr., and was a member of Our Lady Star...

Nichelle “Nikki” Barnes-Tate,- was called home to be with the Lord and Savior on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the age of 50. Nichelle was born in New Orleans, LA on December 31, 1969. She is preceded in death by her loving brother, Robert “Bizzy” Barnes; sister, Linda Brown Brady; dad, Charles Barnes; and nephew, Antonio Darnell Barnes. Nichelle...

Troy Anthony Williams,- passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 53. A native of New Orleans, Troy was the son of the late Ernest Williams Sr. and Gloria Campbell Williams. He leaves to cherish his memory, his two sons, Troy Whittey and Donte Sanborn; brothers, Ernest Williams Jr. and Cleveland Williams;...

Arthur Harrell,- peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at North Oaks Medical Center at 1:08 am at the age of 91. The fifth of eleven children, he was born on October 2, 1928 to the late Palmer Harrell and Manilla McCoy Harrell of Amite, LA. Arthur leaves to cherish his strong legacy, four devoted sons,...

John Joseph Trueblood Sr,- (known also as Yahya and Scully) passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 in New Orleans, LA. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Laura Trueblood; wife, Linda Trueblood; sons, John (Alicia) Trueblood Jr., and Joshua Trueblood; daughters, Tykeisha and Tonjanika Webster, Jonquita, Jasmine, and Tanaya Trueblood; grandchildren, Tarron Rogers Jr. and E’lani Raines;...

Courtney Cherelle Green Watts,- departed this life on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 34. Born August 12, 1985 in New Orleans, LA to Deborah Green and Marvin Watts, Courtney leaves to cherish fond memories, her two children, Jailynn Evans and Xavion Watts; her devoted mother and father; a loving sister, Brandi Green;...

Robert “Foodie” Davis, Jr.,- passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 79. He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved daughter, Joan Davis-Sorden; companion, Zenja Fielder; daughter, Janaye Fielder; sons, Tyren and Juwan Fielder; brothers, August Davis and McKinley Davis, Sr.; sisters, Myrtle Abbot and Gloria Davis-Green; and several other relatives...

Viola Laxen Berry Jones,- peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 1, 2020 in Jefferson, LA at the age of 61. Born December 22, 1958 to the late Santee Berry Sr. and Annie Mae Kendrick of Greensburg, LA, she leaves to cherish her memories, her devoted husband of 42 years, Herman Jones; 7 beautiful children, Letasha Berry Turner...

Elodie Lewis Anderson,- was called to glory on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at her home in New Orleans, LA at the age of 85. Born in White Castle, LA to the late Alberta and Joseph Lewis, Elodie was married to the late Percy Anderson Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Gail Robertson Alexander (late Howard), Patricia Anderson, Denise...

Louis W. Ellis Sr.,- passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 96. He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, Daisy Curtis Ellis; daughters, Elsie (Joseph) Howard, Gwendolyn Smith, and Mary Jane Thomas; sons, Louis Jr., Darnell and Eugene Ellis; step-children, Tracy, John and Tiffany Curtis; and a host of...

Jannie Regina Jones, “Mama J,” – entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the age of 86. A native of New Orleans, LA, Jannie was a graduate of Booker T. Washington Senior High School. At a time, she relocated to Los Angeles, CA, but soon returned home to her beloved New Orleans, where she became the...

Gloria Gene Bernadette Wilson Zeno,- passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 74. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Cheryl Wilson; granddaughters, Khianti, Kytosha, and Chablis Wilson; siblings, Evelyn Harshaw, Ronald Wilson , Mark Johnson, and Terry Wilson; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Gloria...

Alton Smith Jr.,- passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 68. Born November 27, 1951in New Orleans, Alton was a beloved son of Lillie Bowman and Alton Smith Sr., and stepson of Reverend Remus Bowman. He was also a graduate of Walter L. Cohen Senior High School. He leaves to cherish...

Eugene Vallery,- went home to our Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the age of 68. A loving brother and uncle, Eugene is survived by his loving sisters: Yvonne Davis (James Jr.) and Betty G. Vallery; his nephews and a niece, who were more like his children: James B. Davis III, Jason B. Horne (Monica) and Danielle Davis;...

Andrew J. Jackson III,- passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 72. Son of the late Andrew and Helen Jackson, and a veteran of the United States Navy, Andrew leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Carolyn Jackson; children, Gervanda, Kendall and Tyaka Jackson, Kalama Thomas, Evan Matthews, Denise Preston, and...

Dawn Denise Davis,- a life-long resident of New Orleans, LA passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020 in Kenner, LA. She leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted daughter, Dawnishia Davis; sisters, Sandra and Shannon Guillory, Sapphire (Johnny) Williams, and Kittie and Lorna Williamson; a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives; and devoted friends and family, including Kim...

Ollie Foxworth Hunter,- passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at her home in Chalmette, LA at the age of 89. Born in Tylertown, MS to the late Johnnie and Eloise Foxworth, Ollie was married to the late Rev. Junior Hunter of New Orleans, LA. Mother Hunter, as she was affectionately known to members of First Zion Baptist Church, had...

Darrius Randy Hamilton,- entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 6, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 18. Born June 2, 2001 to the union of Randy Sr. and Sharon “Baby” DeQuair-Hamilton, Darrius graduated from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. High School in May 2019. He worked alongside his father at Circle Food Store, and he was...

Cedric “Tank” Wright,- passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 37. He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Imari Caffrey, Kenya Darensbourg, Jade Jarmel, Yuri Conaler, Khyron Spencer, Brad, Cedric, and Ced’daja Jefferson, Kanye Matthews, Dayshawn Whitfield, Ali’ah Burns and Sed’sha Price;; his father and step-mother, Edward and Diane Rowley; brothers,...

Danny Joe Rose,- passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 62. He leaves to cherish his memory, his sisters, Aleila Rose and Sandra Steward; his brother, Charles Rose; devoted care-giver, Linda Johnson; friends, James Johnson and Jerome Corly; and several other relatives and friends. Danny is preceded in death by his parents,...