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Vickie Ann Taylor

Vickie Ann Taylor

Aug 29, 2018

On November 15, 1953, Vickie Ann Clark Taylor was born to Roy and Augusta Clark in New Orleans, La. Vickie graduated from Walter L. Cohen High School in 1972. She later joined and served in the ARMY National Guard until 1974. Later, she would meet and marry Frank Taylor Jr. in August of 1974. Through this union they would have...

Sidney Reed

Sidney Reed

Mar 9, 2018

Sidney Irvin Reed entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 9, 2018 at his home. At the age of 60 years old. Father of Sidney I. Reed and Casheille Nelsons; Son of Joan L. Reed and the late Irvin S. Reed; Brother of Kim, Elaine, Delphine and Pauline Reed and the late Adrene Reed; Step brother of Irvin S. Reed...

cleveland pate

cleveland pate

Mar 8, 2018

Cleveland Pate Sr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Widow of Antoinette Pate; Father of Robert (Rosalind) Pate, Stephen Bernard, Janice P. (Paul Sr.) Allison of Liberty MS and the late Cleveland Jr., Clifford and John Pate; Brother of Samuel Thornton, Earnest Olden, Ethel Edward, Bessie Reed and the late Fred and Ed Lott, Moses Harris, Lurena...

James "Turk" Snowton, Jr.

James "Turk" Snowton, Jr.

Mar 6, 2018

James “Turk” Snowton Jr. at the age of 88 answered his call from the master at Canon Hospice on March 6, 2018. The son of Pearl Stevenson and James Snowton Sr. James was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana.  Mr. Snowton retired from N.O.P.S.I, Mason Orleans and Panel Plywood. James was united in holy matrimony to the late Dorothy Gulf to...

Vivian Marie Bell

Vivian Marie Bell

Mar 6, 2018

Vivian Marie Bell entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Beloved mother of Dominque and Javonda Bell and the late Jonathan Davis; Daughter of Linda Bell Smith and Donald Phillips; Stepdaughter of Lloyd Smith Sr.; Sister of Linda, Glenda and Lloyd (Latonya) Smith Jr., Shantella Smith (Michael) Barnes and James Holloway; Fiance’ of Anthony Bonds. Grandmother of Diamond Bell, Lamyra Ellis, Johneka Shorty and Jonathan...

Melissa Shawan Franklin

Melissa Shawan Franklin

Mar 3, 2018

Melissa Shawan Franklin entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Golden Age of Welsh, Louisiana. Loving mother of Dwayne and Maliyah Franklin and Brett Bennett Jr.; Daughter of Mildred W. Franklin and the late Ernest Franklin; Sister of E. Dwight, Aaron B., Kenneth G. and Kevin L. Franklin; Grandmother of DeJa M. Franklin and Autumn Z. Thompson;...

Ronald "Sampson" Banks

Ronald "Sampson" Banks

Feb 27, 2018

BANKS Ronald “Sampson” Banks entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Ochsner Medical Center. Beloved son of Elder Vera B. Roscoe; Step-son of Lamar L. Roscoe; Brother of Deborah Banks, Denese B. Lloyd, Donna Banks, LTC Damar K. Jones, the late Harold, Samuel M. and Cedric Paul Banks and Rev. Troy Roscoe Sr.; Brother-in-law of Angela Roscoe,...

Johnny Williams, Jr.

Johnny Williams, Jr.

Feb 22, 2018

Johnny Williams, Jr. was born on June 9, 1940 in uptown New Orleans, LA.  He entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 22, 2018.  Johnny is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Hilda M. Williams; his children Johnny III (Sherrie), Kermit (Valencia), Rodney (Shaune), Letitia Denson (Oscar), Lorenza Lofton (Donald), Christopher (Madonna) and Janelle Williams; 16 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; his...

Martin Picquet, Jr.

Martin Picquet, Jr.

Feb 16, 2018

Martin “Papa”  Picquet, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 16, 2018.  Son of the late Martin Picquet, Sr. and the late Leona Hills-Picquet. Loving husband of the late Wanda Weber "Grannie” Picquet.  Devoted father of Corinthia M (Cyril) Randall.  Grandfather of  Nyishia, Trenise and Rashad Randall,  Also survived by five great-grandchildren.  Brother of Anthony (Shelia) Picquet, Stevenson (Claudia) Picquet, Alvin (Monica) Picquet, Michael (Wanda)...

Deshonda Epps

Deshonda Epps

Feb 11, 2018

Deshonda Denise Epps entered into eternal rest on Sunday February 11, 2018.   Mother of Isiah Epps and the late David White, Jr.  Companion of the late Lovie King.  Loving daughter of William Hubbard and the late Yolanda Epps.  Sister of  Lenard (Tina) Epps, Glenn Epps, and Nicole Epps (Derrick) Dave.  Also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,...

Keith Miller, Jr.

Keith Miller, Jr.

Feb 6, 2018

Keith Steven Miller, Jr. departed this life on Tuesday, February 6, 2018.  Loving son of Brenda Moore Miller and Keith Steven Miller, Sr.  Brother of George Miller, Tashika Miller and Brittany Miller.  Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.  Relatives and friends also pastor, officers and members of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church are invited to attend...

Reginald Joseph Cummings

Reginald Joseph Cummings

Nov 29, 1953

Reginald Joseph Cummings entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. He was born on November 29, 1953, to the union of Salvador Cummings and the late Rosemary Smith Douglas. Reginald was a native of New Orleans, La. He excelled in music and was a member of Andrew J. Bell School's mReginald Cuyarching band and attended George Washington High...

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