All Obituaries

Louise “TeTe” McGinnis Washington departed this life on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Wynhoven Healthcare Center in Marrero, La. She was 95 years of age and a native of Oakville, La.  Daughter of the late Margaret and Fred McGinnis Sr. Beloved mother of Amos Washington Jr., Vernell (Linette) Washington, Mark (Carolyn) Washington Sr., and Mary (Carl) Lemieux. She is preceded in death by her parents, 6 siblings; Eraster Whiley, Leo McGinnis Sr., Herman Whiley, Fred McGinnis...

Craig Girod departed this life on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Tunlane Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. He was 36 years old and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved son of Ernestine Girod and Jerome Warren. Stepson of William Scott and the late Conrad England. Beloved father of Craig William, Nevaeh, Kree and Bentley Chermaie and the late Jada Chermaie. Devoted companion of Tameka London. Brother of Kendra Meyer, Mo’nique (Jackie) Girod, Kizzy (Marvin) Scieneaux, Jasmine (Shawn)...

GLENN “PEANUT” CREPPEL JR.    Glenn “Peanut” Creppel, Jr. 58 of Westwego, departed this life on Monday, November 5, 2018.  Born June 22, 1960, he was the beloved son of the late Betty Simon and Glenn Creppel Sr.   Those left to love and cherish his memories are his loving wife of 27 years, Charlene D. Creppel; his four children: Tara L. Hawkins (Derek Jr.), Louis “Do-Do” Lee Jr. (Heather), Kelly A. Lee (Dustin) and Justin A....

Reverend Melvin Quentin Cross, Sr., went to be with the Lord on Friday November 2, 2018 at the age of 82.  Reverend Cross was a native and lifelong resident of Pointe-ala-Hache LA.  He was the Pastor Emeritus of both Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church of Phoenix La. and Bethlehem African Judea Missionary Baptist Church of Point-Ala-Hache La.   Rev. Cross leaves to cherish his memories his children: Allison Jasper (Byron), Melvin Jr. (Albertine), Pastor Brannon, Sr....

Enez Taylor Pinkins transitioned from labor to reward on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Wynhoven Healthcare Center in Marrero La., at the age 89 years old.  She was born in Boothville La. and lived most of her life in Buras until relocating to Gonzales La. in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.  She was also a longtime member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Boothville, where she sang in the mass choir. Daughter of the late Nelson and Delia Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Webster L....

Francella Holmes departed this life on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. She was 87 years old and a native of Waterproof, La. She was a proud member and deconess at the loving faith Baptist Church of Gretna, La until moving to South Carolina and joining the Royal Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Issac Holt. Daughter of the late Walker and Cora Holmes. Devoted mother of Minister Cora (Darryl) Madere of Mesquite Texas, Pearlie...

Anastasia Stacey Hingle Taylor departed this life on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at her sister’s home in Terrytown, La after battling Ovarian Cancer for over 5 years. She was a native of Buras, La and a resident of Darrow, La. Beloved daughter of Lois Denesse Hingle and the late Jules Sammy Hingle. Devoted and loving wife of Benjamin Saxon Taylor Jr. Devoted mother of Britney Hingle and Janae’ Taylor. Stepmother of Ty and Tercel Ragas. Sister of Elisa Lightell, Cynthia Dinet and...

Fred Wade Brooks Jr. was born on July 27, 1933 in Wallace, LA to the late Annie Williams and Fred Wade Brooks Sr. He departed this life peacefully with his beloved wife Antoinette Powell Brooks at his bedside on Friday October 12, 2018 at his home in Waggerman, La. He was 85 years old.   Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Second St. John Baptist Church 242 Avondale Garden Rd. Avondale, LA 70094 at 10 a.m. Visitation will...

Robert Louis Seals “Bobby” departed this life on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at his home in Belle Chasse, LA. He was 58 years old and was a self-employed contractor.   Biological son of Jerry Neff and Myles Waterman. Adopted son of the late James Willis Seals Sr. and Althea Kierman Seals. Devoted companion of Kerrie Guidroz. Beloved father of Matalie Brase Seals and Heather Falcon. Brother of James W. Seals Jr., Randall (Charolette) Seals, Mike (Dawn) Mayo, Sierra (David)...

Kevin Anthony Madison Sr. departed this life on Sunday, October 9, 2018 at his home in New Orleans East, He was 62 years old and a native and lifelong resident of New Orleans La. Beloved son of Evangeline Torregano Madison and the late Elton Madison Sr. Devoted father of Kevin A. (Mieshan) Madison Jr., Kendra Madison and Latrice (Anthony) Banks. Stepfather of Amanda and Miranda Mansion. Brother of Rosalind, Kathleen, Glenn, and David Madison and the late Elton Jr., Derek Madison, Antonio...