Obituaries

Dorvin Delida Bodden, – age 91, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, July 29, 2019 in Indian Trail, North Carolina. Born in 1928 in Utila Bay Island, Honduras to the late Robert and Adelaid Alexis, Dorvin grew up in Roatan and later migrated to the United States. Known as a lover of cooking, she was loved by many,...

Josef Christopher Brown, – age 28, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved parents, Gabe Halley and Debra Brown-Cornett; siblings, Zirece and Kimberly Fraizer, Cedric Brown, Kenneth and Gabrielle Halley, and Taciana Negret; grandmother, Janet Jones; two godchildren; and a host of other relatives and close friends. He...

Leonard Jones, Jr, – age 94, transitioned to his eternal home on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. Born on October 31, 1925 to the late Leonard and Emma Jones, Sr., Leonard was an U.S. Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Mary C. Jones; two sons, Raymond D....

Joseph Cyrleo Lee Sr, –  age 81, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in Baton Rouge, LA with his daughter by his side. A native of Panama, Central America, he moved to the United States as a teenager and later became a U.S. citizen. Lee worked for Avondale Shipyard for many years, and later with GHK Developments...

Audrey Lee Coestly, –  age 83, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at her home in River Ridge, LA. She leaves to cherish her memory, her son, James Williams; longtime companion, George Pittman; sister, Picola Davis; and aunt, Geneva Yaio. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Sylvia Williams; daughters, Brenda and Sylvia Williams; and brother,...

Lorraine Wenck Boutwell, –  age 87, passed peacefully at her home on Friday, July 19, 2019. She was the devoted wife of the late Henry H. Boutwell, a loving homemaker, and cherished mother of Susan (Louis), Katherine, Carol, and Hazel (Albert). She was the daughter of the late Ernest J. Wenck and late Magdalena Cook-Wenck. She is preceded in death...

Eugene Butler Jr., –  age 63, took his wings on Sunday, June 30, 2019 in River Ridge, LA. Eugene was a veteran and proudly served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by eight siblings, Don Demyers of Maryland, Darryl Butler, Myra Dunnaway, Marilyn B. Variste, Yolanda Butler, Shona Butler, Judy Butler of Georgia, and Shelita Barice Self; brother-in-law, Donald...

Barbara Leah Schneider, –  age 80, died peacefully at home in New Orleans, LA surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Al and Ruth Schneider. Barbara is survived by her loving daughters, Roberta Rahmer and her husband John of Sloatsburg NY, and Alissa Bartkus and her husband James of New Orleans, LA.; her five “grands,”...

Roseline W. Price, –  age 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. She leaves to cherish her memory, her sons, Charles Lampton, Louis Lampton, Willie Lampton, Elton Price, and Glenn Lampton; daughter, Willie Phillips; and brothers, Thad White and John White. Roseline was preceded in death by her husband, Cassell Price; son, Douglas Lampton; parents,...

Elmer Santiago Jr.,-  affectionately known as “Chester,” passed away peacefully at Tulane University Medical Center on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the age of 50. He was surrounded by his loving family. A native of New Orleans, LA, Chester was the son of Mary Ann D. Santiago and the late Elmer “Pound” Santiago Sr.; the devoted companion of Tamara Harris;...

Henry Letellier, –  age 68, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 8:15AM in New Orleans, LA. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. He was the beloved husband of Dinah Letellier; loving stepfather of Dana and Terry Whitmore; father of Elizabeth Stitch; and grandfather of Jacob, Brenden, D’layna, Tyler and Kayden. He is also survived...

Rochelle Krantz Monnin, –  passed away at her home in Chalmette, LA on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the age of 76. She was the cherished wife of the late Niles R. Monnin, Sr.; loving mother of Niles R. Monnin, Jr.; daughter of the late Joseph E. Krantz Sr. and Maria Sanchez Krantz; sister of Rebecca Krantz Eves, Michael G....

Jeremy Jermaine Phillips, –  age 30, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at New Orleans East Hospital. A native of New Orleans, LA, Jeremy, affectionately known as Jay, was the son of Loretta Smith and Glenn Collins, Sr. He graduated from Warren Eastern High School in 2007, and attended the Art Institute of Atlanta where he studied...

Annie Rose Williams, –  was born November 15, 1933 in Arbroth, LA in West Baton Rouge to the union of the late Charlie Williams Sr. and Mary Williams. She departed this life on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Passages Hospice in New Orleans, LA. Annie Rose attended school in Arbroth and accepted Christ at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lakeland,...

Mary Lee Smith, –  age 74, departed this life on Monday, June 24, 2019 in Gretna, LA. Born New Orleans, LA, Mary Lee was a life-long resident of Carrollton and recently moved to Gretna. She worked as a seamstress at Deansgate Sewing Factory, a criminal sheriff at Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office and for the Marsiglia family, until she retired. She...

Bobby Jean Johnson Friloux, –  age 60, received her crown on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at her home in Metairie, LA surrounded by family.  Born in New Orleans, LA in 1958, she leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted husband of 41 years, James Friloux Sr.; sons, James Jr. and Chad Micheal Friloux; grandchildren, Jaiden, Cairo and Demi Friloux; siblings,...

Sheila Ann Deshazo, –  age 66, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 7, 2019 at her home in Meraux, LA. She was an avid Saints fan who loved music, and will be missed by all who knew her. Sheila is survived by her mother, Lorraine Schafer Deshazo; daughter, Tish Rader; beloved grandchildren, Johnny and Gregory; siblings, Robert J. Deshazo Jr....

Deacon Edmond Lyndsey Jackson Jr., – , age 70, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at John J. Hinkle Rehabilitation Center. He was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA, and 1967 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. Beloved uncle, adopted father, godfather and pet-lover, Jackson worked as Building Manager for St. Henry Condominium Association, was a certified...

Maggie Williams, – , aged 83, departed this life on Friday, June 7, 2019 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. A native of Bridge City and resident of Avondale, LA, Maggie was the daughter of the late Willie and Eliska Washington. She married Herbert Williams and with this union bore three children: Herbert Williams Jr., Richard and the...

Charles Goldston, – known to many as “Ghost,” a beloved father, son and grandfather, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at the age of 71. He was surrounded by family. Born in New Orleans, LA on September 3, 1947, Charles graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in1965. He was a dedicated and valuable employee at Local Boilermakers Union...