Obituaries

Corvell Leman Armwood departed this life on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Ochsner Medical Center, 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA at the age of 52. He leaves to cherish precious memories his children: Jonquell Pierre, Corvell S. Green, and Octavia Cain; devoted friend, Linda Baldwin; granddaughters: Annishka A. Powe and Camri S. Green; siblings: Linda (Errol Sr.) Florida, Glenda...

Brian Oatis Stemley transitioned to his earthly home on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at the age of 48. He was born on September 24, 1973, in New Orleans, LA to the late Joyce Stemley Dickerson and Clarence Johnson. He was the grandson of the late Annie Stemley, Percy McKay and the late foster grandparents August and Olivia Gabriel. He leaves...

Stephen James Amedee, Sr. a brick mason and hotel engineer, died Monday, June 13th. He was 66.

Beloved husband of Tanya Hunter-Amedee; Father of Stephen James Amedee, Jr.; Grandfather of Stephen James Amedee, III. Son of the late Clarence Tobias and Leverna Valentine Gilyot Amedee. Son-in-law of the late Mr. & Mrs. Lonnie Hunter of Baltimore, Maryland. Brother of Donald Peter,...

Korey “Ko-Tuck” Tucker was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 30, 2022 at the age of 45. Korey was born on June 16, 1976 in Memphis, TN and was the son of the late Edward Taplin and Emelda Tucker. A construction worker by trade, he was a graduate of Abramson Senior High School. He leaves...

Douglas Grison Sr. departed this life on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at the age of 66 in New Orleans, La. He was a New Orleans Native and a United States Army Veteran. He worked at the Charity Hospital of New Orleans for 27 years until his retirement. Douglas leaves to cherish memories of his devoted wife of 22 years,...

With a look of determination and praise on his heart, Lawrence Delton Julien, Sr. took his last breath on May 31, 2022, at Bayside Healthcare Center in Gretna, Louisiana and entered eternal glory. His start on this earth began October 6, 1935, in New Orleans, Louisiana, born to the union of the late Lawrence Julien and Alice Phyllis Terry Green.

Lawrence...

Naomi Montgomery Brown entered eternal rest on May 6, 2022 at Slidell Memorial Hospital at the age of 64 she was a native of Marrero and a resident of Slidell. She was a devoted mother of 2 sons Simon and Desmond Montgomery, and her late daughter Juanita Montgomery, the daughter of Elmo and Juanita Faye Montgomery, the granddaughter of the...

Ruby Perkins , departed this life on Monday, May 23 2022. She was born on March 11, 1933 to the late Edgar T Magee and Edna J. Magee in Franklinton, La. She accepted Christ at an early age. During her Christian walk with God, she has been a faithful member of New Hope Baptist church in New Orleans and Greater...

Alvin Berry , 69 yrs. old, born March 9, 1953 in New Orleans, LA. departed from this world on May 18, 2022. Al succumbed after a lengthy battle of several illnesses while at Heart of Hospice in Metairie, LA. He is survived by his siblings Byron and Gilbert Berry, Vanessa Berry McKnight, Andrea Berry Nicholas, longtime companion Betty Hawkins. Also...

Kevin Vernon Wright, 28 years old, was born on November 9, 1993 and passed away on May 12, 2022 in Houston, TX. Kevin was born to Kevin Wright and Maxine Ruffin. Kevin leaves to cherish his fond memories to his children, Kairen, Kylah and Kareem Brown; his father, Kevin (Sherlita) Wright; his mother, Maxine (Greg) Ruffin; a brother, Tevin (Angelica)...

Reverend Victoria L. C. Dorsey ,68, a long-time early childhood educator, departed this earthly life in New Orleans, LA on May 2, 2022. She leaves behind a lifetime of memories for her son Willie P. Dorsey Jr. whom she deeply loved & cherished; daughter-in-law Shanta; grandchildren Sheena, Jasime, Brittany, and Vantrell; ten great grandchildren; siblings Alfred, Linda, Robert, Brenda, Jean,...

Cheryl Moore, age 69, departed this life on May 02, 2022, at her home. Cheryl was born January 14, 1953 to the late Eulis and Dorothy Yearby Moore, she is the mother of Ninja V. Ballard (April) and the sister of Cynthia Moore (Joseph V.) and Steven Jenkins, she’s preceded in death by her daughter Tyra Michelle Moore, granddaughter...

Efrem Denzil Thomas (Denzil, Lump Uncle, Lump) age 63 entered eternal rest on April 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father Nathaniel Billy Thomas Sr., and three siblings DeEtta R Zardies, Nathan D., and Dewayne J. Thomas. He leaves to cherish his memories of his loving wife Cheryl Thomas, his loving and caring mother Gloria Thomas,...

Pastor Thomas “Good Man” Glover, Sr. entered into eternal rest on April 20, 2022. He served as the Pastor of Mount Everest Baptist Church for 34 years and Seventh Star B.C. for 13 years. He was also an employee of New Orleans Public Schools and an entrepreneur owning a Sweet Shop Laundry Mat and Lawn Care Service. Survived by...

Roy Smith, 63 died on April 8, 2022, in New Orleans, LA. He is survived by his Sister Linda Oubichon, Anna Frazier, Donna Watkins, and brother Troy Picard. He is preceded in death by his parents Dan Smith Jr and Lillie Mae Lewis Smith, brothers Dan Smith III, Don Smith, and Ray Smith.

 

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Josephine Tatum Gibson departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 11, 2022, at age 91. Josephine was born in Tylertown, Mississippi to the late Eric Young and Rosa Bell Bridges Tatum on August 11, 1930. She is survived by two daughters, Jacquelyn Gibson Breashears (Albert) and Gwendolyn Gibson, six grandchildren, Robert E. Tatum Jr, Isis...

David Seal, a native New Orleanian passed away on April 1, 2022, in his adopted home of Houston, TX where he lived since relocating after Hurricane Katrina. David was born in New Orleans, LA on January 11, 1954 to a large loving family. David attended Alfred Lawless JR. /SR. High School. He worked primarily as a truck driver for...

Felix Santiago, III, “Toot” and affectionately known as “Phil” by his wife, passed away at the age of 82 on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at 11:05 p.m. at Northshore Hospital Slidell, LA. Mr. Santiago was born on January 8, 1940, to the late Felix and Emelda Richard Santiago, Jr. Mr. Santiago is survived by his loving and devoted wife...

Shirley T. Wesley, was born on February 20, 1944, to the late Feltus Tillie and Emily Fox Green. On March 14, 2022, the Lord released Shirley from her earthly home. She leavesto cherish her memories, husband George James Westley, her sons Derek and Taiwo, Derek’s wife Cynthia, her beloved daughter Melanie, her grandchildren Daniel, Eric, James-Earl, and Lauren, her...

Jerry Hilton Jr., a graduate of Parkway High school Bossier City, LA., passed away peacefully at the age of 27. He was preceded in death by his Father the late Jerry Hilton Sr. and Grandmother Glenda Waters. Jerry had a true love for football in high school and college, he wore the number 65. He is survived by his...