Obituaries

Austin J. Ross Jr.,   – 67, was called home on Friday, January 4, 2019. Born in New Orleans, LA, Austin graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1970.

In 1971 he joined the Air Force and served in Vietnam. Left to cherish his memory are, his son, Paul Wesly from his union in marriage to Antoinette J. Ross; daughters: Vendetta...

Donald Gene Ivey,   – 65, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018. Born to Annie Mae Ivey and Dempsy Ivey Sr., Donald leaves to cherish his memory, his children: Timothy, Donna, Janice and Melissa Mae Ivey; stepchildren: Aaron and Aria Butler; sisters: Karen Hamilton, Centhia Daronsalette, Pamela Dillion and Sharon Ivey; brothers: Dempsey Jr., Kenneth, Joseph, Earl, Ronald and Kevin...

Donald Williams,   – 64, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 29, 2018. He leaves to cherish his memory, two brothers, Kevin Williams and Sherman Williams, and a host of family members and friends. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Walter Williams and Hazel Clark; and siblings, Leasther Claiborne, Bernadette Bannister, Danna Reff, Barbara...

Mary Jane Williams,   – age 68, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Born in Independence, LA, Mary leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Latoya Williams and her husband, Bruce Williams. Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 9:00AM at New Macedonia Baptist Church, 8308 Sheldon Street, Metairie, LA.

Visitation will...

George Sims,   – 64, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Tulane Medical Center. Born in New Orleans, LA, George was a member of Christian Unity Baptist Church of New Orleans. He leaves to cherish his memory, his sister, Myrtle Bienemy; brother, Adam Lindsey (Jackie); nieces and nephews, Evangelist/Pastor Hilda Miller-Jones (Frederick (Ricky) Jones), Gilda Wagner, Helen...

Miriam Payne,   – 90, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Born in New Orleans, LA to Harry Poree and Olivia Boutte Smoot, Miriam was employed as a caregiver for many years. She leaves to cherish her memory, her brother, Clarence Smoot; grandchildren, Donna Lynn Ellis, Rhonda Wilson, Bobby James Jr., Rudy James, Bernell Gayden Jr., Rashad James,...

George Sims,   – 76, affectionately known as A.C., entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Born in Woodville, MS to the late Lillian and Arthur Spears, A.C. was a joy to be around and took great pleasure in making others laugh. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 40 years, Barbara Clark Spears; four children:...

Malcolm J. Navarre Sr,   – 65, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018. Malcolm was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA and worked many years as a baker for Alois Binder Bakery and Reising Bakery. He leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Malcolm Jr. ( Danelle); daughters, Laquita, Ashanti (Calvin), Lashasta (Felton) and Rochshell (Kelvin); sisters, Elaine Pete,...

Mary Alice Johnson Carter,   – 78, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Born in Pass Christian, MS to Sidney Johnson Sr. and Eva S. Johnson, Mary was employed by the Fairmont-Roosevelt Hotel for 30 years. She leaves to cherish her memory, son, Gregory (Iris); grandchildren, Joseph “Peanut” Holmes and Johanna Lee; niece, Dina Johnson; cousin, Jean Henry;...

Mary Lee Pierce,   – 66, was called home to be with our almighty father on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Born to the late Joseph Emanuel Sr. and Mary Ollie Moten-Pierce, Mary was a lifelong resident of New Orleans. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1972 and was employed at Kentwood Spring Water for more than 35 years....

Melvin Paul Ford,   – 61, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. He is survived by his siblings: Mimia Ford, Louis Ford (Toni), Theodora Ford Cameron, Aaron Ford, Max Ford, Terrence Ford, Kathleen Ford Jones (Louis); and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Ford, Sr. and Dora Payne...

Jerry (Whoodie) White,   – 57, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 in New Orleans, LA. Born to Ernest and Bertha (Birdie Mae) White in New Orleans, Jerry was raised in the lower 9th Ward and attended George Washington Carver High School. He leaves to cherish his memory, his brothers, Larry (Cheryl) and Carl (Demetrice) White; daughters, Tamika Dauzart, Javon...

Joseph Gardner,   – age 68, departed this life on Thursday, November 15, 2018. Born on December 22, 1949 to Florence Gardner and Joseph Cumming in New Orleans, LA, Joseph attended Booker T. Washington and was baptized at New Home Ministries. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Rita Gardner; children, Lezina Gardner, Trina Clark, Joseph Gardner III, Ebony Reed,...

Claudette Hunter Brewer,   – age 82, peacefully transitioned into eternity on Monday, November 12, 2018. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Floyd (Shannon) Brewer of New Orleans LA, Joan Brewer Duszczak (Richard) of Morganville, NJ, Almetta Brewer Washington of Atlanta, GA, and Cynthia Brewer Logan (Roy) of Memphis, TN; grandchildren, Ian Washington and Rachael Brewer; sister, C’Ethel Hunter...

Mary “Lou” McGowan-Battle   – age 90, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 3, 2018. She leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved daughter, Collinetha S. Hurst (Larry); companion, Alex Davis; grandchildren, Erica and Larriyan Hurst; great-grandchildren, A’Kayla and Akeem Harrison Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded...

Deacon James B. Stevenson Jr.,   – age 68, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 9, 2018. Deacon Stevenson enjoyed a 38 year long career at Coca-Cola Bottling Co., and following his retirement, began working for NOLA Transportation. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving mother, Eliza J. Stevenson; loving and devoted wife, Yeolonda J. Stevenson; children, Jason Stevenson of...

Ruben Williams   – age 42, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018. Born to the late Rudolph Sr. and Della Williams in New Orleans, LA, Ruben was a loving, kind, and gentle giant. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Della Williams; sisters, Trezell and Shareka Williams, and Teescha Williams Malveaux (John); brothers, twin Daren (Cheryl), Derrick (Brittney), Rene...

Melvina Reaux Jones   – age 86, entered peacefully into heaven on Monday, November 5, 2018. Melvina was preceded in death by her loving husband, Stanley Jones, Sr.; her mother and father, Leontine Harris Reaux and Alexander Reaux; daughter-in-law, Bertille Jones; five sisters and five brothers. She leaves to cherish her memory, 11 children, Joann, Stanley Jr., Michael, Davis Jones, June...

Dwight Brian Carter   – age 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at his home on Adams Street. Dwight was born in New Orleans, LA on April 16, 1945 to the union of James and Luvenia Carter. He graduated from Booker T. Washington Senior High School, and attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA where he studied Art....

Del’Mon “Dee” Rene Steib   – age 21, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in Slidell, LA. Del’Mon was a 2015 graduate of Warren Easton Charter High School, attended Delgado Community College and studied at Xavier University where he planned to become a pharmacist. Del’Mon is preceded in death by his father, Dallas Jerome; grandmother, Yolanda Jerome; and great-great grandmothers,...