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T Obituaries Orleans Parish Louisiana Sbmitted by N.O.V.A. (New Orleans Volunteer Association) Updated April 2005 ************************************************* Submitted to the LAGenWeb Archives ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http:/www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ 001501 Thomas - Lawrence 'Mose' Thomas, A Messenger For The Law Office Of James Kambur, Died March 29 Of Leukemia At His Home. He Was 61. Mr. Thomas Was Born In Pointe A La Hache And Had Lived In New Orleans For The Past 31 Years. He Was A Graduate Of Joseph S. Clark High School. He Was A Parishioner Of St. Raymond Catholic Church And A Former Parishioner Of St. Thomas Catholic Church. Survivors Include His Wife, Geneva Parker Thomas; Four Sons, Israel, Travis, Corey And Michael Thomas; A Daughter, Samantha Thomas Williams; His Mother, Florence Williams Thomas; Two Sisters, Virdell Gibson And Virgie Encalade; Six Grandchildren; And A Great-Grandchild. A Mass Will Be Said Today At 11 A.M. At St. Thomas Catholic Church In Pointe A La Hache. Burial Will Be In The Church Cemetery. D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 04-05-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001502 Thomas - Lawrence Mose Thomas, A Messenger For The Law Office Of James Kambur, Died Saturday Of Leukemia At His Home. He Was 61. Mr. Thomas Was Born In Pointe A La Hache And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 31 Years. He Was A Graduate Of Joseph S. Clark High School. He Was A Parishioner Of St. Raymond Catholic Church. Survivors Include His Wife, Geneva Parker Thomas; Four Sons, Israel, Travis, Corey And Lawrence Michael Thomas; A Daughter, Samantha Thomas Williams; His Mother, Florence Williams Thomas; Two Sisters, Virdell Gibson And Virgie Encalade; Six Grandchildren; And A Great-Grandchild. A Wake Will Be Held Friday At 8 P.M. At D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 1716 N. Claiborne Ave. The Rosary Will Be Said At 7 P.M. A Mass Will Be Said Saturday At 11 A.M. At St. Thomas Catholic Church In Pointe A La Hache. Burial Will Be In The Church Cemetery. 04-02-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001503 Thomas - Lawrence Pipe Thomas, A Maintenance Worker, Died Jan. 17 Of A Gunshot Wound In The 1700 Block Of Charbonnet Street. He Was 26. Mr. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. Survivors Include His Wife, Karen D. Thomas; A Son, Lawrence Thomas Iii; Two Daughters, Lawrineka And Karione Thomas; His Mother, Evelina Thomas; His Father, Lawrence Matthews; His Stepfather, Lloyd J. Thomas Jr.; Four Brothers, Terrence W. 'Co,' Tio, Kino And Lloyd J. Thomas Iii; And Three Sisters, Dewawn T. Hatcher And Dionne And Keshoun Thomas. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 9 A.M. At Magee's Funeral Home, 2141 Washington Ave. Visitation Will Begin At 8 A.M. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Memorial Park. 01-24-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001504 Thomas - Leahvanna Mechon Thomas Died Monday Of Multiple Organ Failure At Childrens Hospital. She Was 6 Weeks Old And Lived In New Orleans. Survivors Include Her Father, Larry O. Thomas; Her Mother, Loletrazina P. Thomas; And Her Grandparents, Ezickel And Willie Mae Perro And Brenda Thomas. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 9 A.M. At St. Bernard Temple Church Of God In Christ, 4113 Jumonville St. Visitation Will Begin At 8 A.M. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Memorial Park. Professional Funeral Services Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 09-11-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001505 Thomas - Lenora Felix Thomas, On Sunday, May 25, 2003. Daughter Of The Late Leon Felix, Sr. And Julia Morris Felix, Wife Of The Late Hayward Thomas, Mother Of Richard C. Thomas And The Late Allen Felix, Sr., Sister Of Fannie Falix, Doreatha Miles, Leon Felix, Jr. And The Late Mary Alice 'Bonnie' Herring, Mother-In-Law Of Carolyn Martin Thomas, Grandmother Of Keah, Stephanie, Angelique, Whitney And Allen, Jr., Great-Grancmother Of Tyler, Whitney Ann, Porche And Divante', Also Survived By A Host Of Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Employees Of Mytha Park Retirement Home, Astor Crown Plaza Hotel, N.O. Marriott Hotel And Bank One Are All Invited To Attend The Funeral Service Held On Friday, May 30, 2003 At 12 Noon At D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Visitation Will Begin At 10 Am. Rev. James Trench, Jr. Officiating. Interment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements By D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Times Picayune 05-29-2003 ********** 001506 Thomas - Leola D. Thomas, Died On Thursday, March 11, 2004. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Also Pastors, Officers And Members Of Morning Star Of Thibodeaux, La, Mt. Carmel Of Supreme, La And New Hope Baptist Church Of New Orleans, La, Fountain Of Praise And Brook Hollow Baptist Churches, Both Of Houston, Tx And Employees Of Veterans Administation. A Funeral Service Will Be Held At D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue On Saturday, March 20, 2004 At 1:00 Pm. Visitation Will Begin At 11:30 Am. Reverend Creo James Officiating. Interment Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements By D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home 3933 Washington Avenue. Please Visit Us Www.Rhodesfuneral.Com To Sign The Guest Book. Times Picayune 03-19-2004 ********** Page 1 of 47 1/11/2012 http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/orleans/obits/1/t-06.txt

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T Obituaries Orleans Parish Louisiana Sbmitted by N.O.V.A. (New Orleans Volunteer Association) Updated April 2005 ************************************************* Submitted to the LAGenWeb Archives ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http:/www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ 001501 Thomas - Lawrence 'Mose' Thomas, A Messenger For The Law Office Of James Kambur, Died March 29 Of Leukemia At His Home. He Was 61. Mr. Thomas Was Born In Pointe A La Hache And Had Lived In New Orleans For The Past 31 Years. He Was A Graduate Of Joseph S. Clark High School. He Was A Parishioner Of St. Raymond Catholic Church And A Former Parishioner Of St. Thomas Catholic Church. Survivors Include His Wife, Geneva Parker Thomas; Four Sons, Israel, Travis, Corey And Michael Thomas; A Daughter, Samantha Thomas Williams; His Mother, Florence Williams Thomas; Two Sisters, Virdell Gibson And Virgie Encalade; Six Grandchildren; And A Great-Grandchild. A Mass Will Be Said Today At 11 A.M. At St. Thomas Catholic Church In Pointe A La Hache. Burial Will Be In The Church Cemetery. D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 04-05-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001502 Thomas - Lawrence Mose Thomas, A Messenger For The Law Office Of James Kambur, Died Saturday Of Leukemia At His Home. He Was 61. Mr. Thomas Was Born In Pointe A La Hache And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 31 Years. He Was A Graduate Of Joseph S. Clark High School. He Was A Parishioner Of St. Raymond Catholic Church. Survivors Include His Wife, Geneva Parker Thomas; Four Sons, Israel, Travis, Corey And Lawrence Michael Thomas; A Daughter, Samantha Thomas Williams; His Mother, Florence Williams Thomas; Two Sisters, Virdell Gibson And Virgie Encalade; Six Grandchildren; And A Great-Grandchild. A Wake Will Be Held Friday At 8 P.M. At D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 1716 N. Claiborne Ave. The Rosary Will Be Said At 7 P.M. A Mass Will Be Said Saturday At 11 A.M. At St. Thomas Catholic Church In Pointe A La Hache. Burial Will Be In The Church Cemetery. 04-02-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001503 Thomas - Lawrence Pipe Thomas, A Maintenance Worker, Died Jan. 17 Of A Gunshot Wound In The 1700 Block Of Charbonnet Street. He Was 26. Mr. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. Survivors Include His Wife, Karen D. Thomas; A Son, Lawrence Thomas Iii; Two Daughters, Lawrineka And Karione Thomas; His Mother, Evelina Thomas; His Father, Lawrence Matthews; His Stepfather, Lloyd J. Thomas Jr.; Four Brothers, Terrence W. 'Co,' Tio, Kino And Lloyd J. Thomas Iii; And Three Sisters, Dewawn T. Hatcher And Dionne And Keshoun Thomas. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 9 A.M. At Magee's Funeral Home, 2141 Washington Ave. Visitation Will Begin At 8 A.M. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Memorial Park. 01-24-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001504 Thomas - Leahvanna Mechon Thomas Died Monday Of Multiple Organ Failure At Childrens Hospital. She Was 6 Weeks Old And Lived In New Orleans. Survivors Include Her Father, Larry O. Thomas; Her Mother, Loletrazina P. Thomas; And Her Grandparents, Ezickel And Willie Mae Perro And Brenda Thomas. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 9 A.M. At St. Bernard Temple Church Of God In Christ, 4113 Jumonville St. Visitation Will Begin At 8 A.M. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Memorial Park. Professional Funeral Services Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 09-11-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001505 Thomas - Lenora Felix Thomas, On Sunday, May 25, 2003. Daughter Of The Late Leon Felix, Sr. And Julia Morris Felix, Wife Of The Late Hayward Thomas, Mother Of Richard C. Thomas And The Late Allen Felix, Sr., Sister Of Fannie Falix, Doreatha Miles, Leon Felix, Jr. And The Late Mary Alice 'Bonnie' Herring, Mother-In-Law Of Carolyn Martin Thomas, Grandmother Of Keah, Stephanie, Angelique, Whitney And Allen, Jr., Great-Grancmother Of Tyler, Whitney Ann, Porche And Divante', Also Survived By A Host Of Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Employees Of Mytha Park Retirement Home, Astor Crown Plaza Hotel, N.O. Marriott Hotel And Bank One Are All Invited To Attend The Funeral Service Held On Friday, May 30, 2003 At 12 Noon At D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Visitation Will Begin At 10 Am. Rev. James Trench, Jr. Officiating. Interment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements By D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Times Picayune 05-29-2003 ********** 001506 Thomas - Leola D. Thomas, Died On Thursday, March 11, 2004. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Also Pastors, Officers And Members Of Morning Star Of Thibodeaux, La, Mt. Carmel Of Supreme, La And New Hope Baptist Church Of New Orleans, La, Fountain Of Praise And Brook Hollow Baptist Churches, Both Of Houston, Tx And Employees Of Veterans Administation. A Funeral Service Will Be Held At D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue On Saturday, March 20, 2004 At 1:00 Pm. Visitation Will Begin At 11:30 Am. Reverend Creo James Officiating. Interment Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements By D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home 3933 Washington Avenue. Please Visit Us Www.Rhodesfuneral.Com To Sign The Guest Book. Times Picayune 03-19-2004 **********

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001507 Thomas - Leola Jones Thomas Peacefully Departed This Earthly Life On Sunday, March 27, 2005. Wife Of The Late Herman Thomas. She Leaves To Cherish Her Memories, One Son, Dean Thomas, Two Daughters, Nedra Clark And Dennis Jones, One Brother, Leo Jones, Three Daughters-In-Law, Vernetta, Pamela And Earnestine Thomas, Two Sons-In-Law Ronald Clark And Ronald Jones, 18 Grandchildren, 25 Great-Grandchildren And A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins And Friends. She Was Preceded In Death By Her Parents, Cleveland And Laura Jones, Four Sons:Herman, Nolan, Billie And Eldridge Thomas, Six Sisters And Four Brothers. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Also Parishioners Of St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church And Pastor, Officers And Members Of St. Matthew Untied Methodist Church. Employees Of Conoco/Phillips Refinery, N.O.P.S. School Social Work Services, Behrman And Fischer Schools, West Jefferson Health Care Center And Bayside Health Care Are Invited To Attend A Mass Of Christian Burial On Friday, April 1, 2005 At 10:00 A.M. From St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church, 455 Ames Blvd., Marrero, La.. Father Paul G. Mcquillen, Celebrant. Visitation Will Begin At The Church At 8:00 A.M. Interment In Mcdonoghville Cemetery, Gretna, La. Murray Henderson Funeral Home In Charge.Times Picayune 03-31-2005 ********** 001508 Thomas - Leona Marion Thomas, A Retired Cook At The Club Bali Restaurant, Died Sunday Of A Heart Attack At University Hospital. She Was 68. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In Ellisville, Miss., And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 28 Years. She Was A Member Of Mount Hermon Baptist Church. Survivors Include Her Husband, James Thomas; A Daughter, Christine Thompson Mendoza; Her Mother, Esther Louise Newell; Two Brothers, Bobby Ray And Calvin Goings, Both Of Ellisville; Three Grandchildren; And Three Great- Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 8 P.M. At Mount Hermon Baptist Church, 2153 N. Broad St. Visitation Will Begin At 4 P.M. Dismissal Will Be Friday At 11 A.M. At Mount Aid Baptist Church In Ellisville. Burial Will Be In Ellisville Cemetery. Gaskin-Tilly Mortuary Is In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 05-06-1999 ********** 001509 Thomas - Leroy Thomas, Jr. On Thursday, February 28, 2002 At His Home. Beloved Son Of Shirley Thomas. Father Of Dorothy Thomas And Keneisha Waxter. Brother Of Arthurine Wilkinson, Michelle Cutno, Dimitria Thomas, Ronald, Donald, Dwione, And Derrick Thomas. Also Survived By 2 Grandchildren, Geneisha Buggage And Da'juan Waxter, And A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Other Relatives And Friends. Age 48 Years. A Native Of New Orleans. And A Resident Of Kenner. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Sevices From Richardson Funeral Home, 11112 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge. On Saturday, March 9, 2002 At 12 O'clock Noon, Reverend Theodore Wilkinson Officiating. Burial Private. Richardson Funeral Home In Charge Of Arrangements Times-Picayune On 03/08 ********** 001510 Thomas - Lewis E. Thomas At Lakeview Regional Medical Center On Saturday, February 1, 2003 At 3:47 Am. Beloved Husband Of Judith Settlemyre Thomas. Son Of The Late Tracy Thomas And Ruby Bateman Thomas. Father Of Bridgett Thomas, Dane Thomas, Brett Thomas And Michelle Katz. Brother Of Gene Thomas And Shirley Manint. Survived By 9 Grandchildren. Also Survived By Numerous Aunts, Uncles And Cousins. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral. Services From The Chapel Of Schoen Funeral Home, 1414 S. Tyler Street, Covington, La. On Tuesday, February 4, 2003 At 11:00 A.M. Interment In Abita Springs Cemetery. Visitation On Monday February 3, 2003 After 6:00 P.M. Until 10:00 P.M. And Tuesday February 4, 2003 After 9:00 A.M. Until Service Time. Information Call: 892-2424. Times Picayune 02-03-2003 ********** 001511 Thomas - Lillian Odelia Gaylor Thomas, A Retired Nursing Professor At Dillard University, Died Jan. 20 Of Suffocation At 4737 Loyola Ave. She Was 79. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In New Orleans And Lived Here For The Past 42 Years. She Was A Graduate Of Mcdonogh No. 35 High School, Grady Hospital School Of Nursing And Columbia University Teachers College. She Was A Member Of Lambda Phi Alpha Sorority And The St. Peter A.M.E. Church. Survivors Include A Brother, Ernest Ervyn Gaylor Jr. Of Berkeley, Calif.; And A Sister, Marguerita Gaylor Roberts Of San Pablo, Calif. A Funeral Will Be Held Friday At 10 A.M. At St. Peter A.M.E. Church, 3424 Eagle St. Dismissal Will Be From The Church. Louisiana Undertaking Co. Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 02-09-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001512 Thomas - Lillie Odelia Gaylor Thomas, A Retired Nursing Professor At Dillard University And Sidney N. Collier Vo-Tech School, Died Jan. 20 Of Suffocation At South Claiborne Avenue And Cadiz Street. She Was 79. Mrs. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. She Was A Graduate Of Mcdonogh No. 35 High School And Grady Hospital School Of Nursing In Atlanta And Received A Master's Degree From Columbia University Teachers College In New York. She Was The Former Director Of Nursing At Flint- Goodridge Hospital. She Was A Member Of Lambda Phi Alpha Sorority, In Which She Held Several Offices Including Basileus And Secretary, And St. Peter A.M.E. Church. Survivors Include A Brother, Ernest Erven Gaylor Jr. Of Berkeley, Calif.; And A Sister, Marguerita Gaylor Roberts Of San Pablo, Calif. A Funeral Will Be Held Friday At 9:30 A.M. At St. Peter A.M.E. Church, 1201 Cadiz St. Burial Will Be In Mount Olivet Cemetery. Louisiana Undertaking Co. Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 02-11-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001513 Thomas - Lillie Orelia Thomas On Friday, October 15, 2004 At Lindy Boggs Hospital. Wife Of The Late James Thomas. Daughter Of The Late Joseph And Lillie Moten. Mother Of Olga Rixner, Gail Washington, Lois St. Cyr, Gary And Wesley Thomas, The Late James Thomas, Memphis And Cleveland Jones.

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Also Survived By A Host Of Other Relatives And Friends. Age 84. Relatives And Friends, Priest And Parishioners Of Corpus Christi C.C., Faith Church, Employees Of Methodist, Lakeland And Children's Hospital, Walmart, Murphy Oil, And U.S. Postal Service Are Invited To Attend The Mass Of Christian Burial At Corpus Christi C.C., 2022 St. Bernard Ave., On Tuesday, October 19, 2004 At 10:00 Am. Father Ray Bomberger, S.S.J., Pastor. Church Visitation Tuesday, 9 Am Until Mass. Interment Providence Cemetery. Professional Services Entrusted To: Littlejohn's Funeral Home 2163 Aubry St. Cal K. Johnson Funeral Director - Mgr. Info 940-0045 Times Picayune 10-18-2004 ********** 001514 Thomas - Linda C. Thomas, An Admissions Representative At Memorial City Hospital In Houston, Died Monday Of Cancer At Methodist Hospital Of Houston. She Was 43. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In New Orleans And Lived In Houston For The Past 22 Years. She Attended Alcee Fortier High School. She Was A Member Of Abundant Life Cathedral Church. Survivors Include Her Husband, Wilbert Thomas Iii; A Son, Troy Thomas; A Daughter, Tiffany Thomas; Two Brothers, Ernest And Elmo Carmouche Jr.; And Two Sisters, Delores Prater And Mary Carmouche Lawson. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 1 P.M. At Nazareth Baptist Church, 9108 Pritchard Place, New Orleans. Visitation Will Begin At 11 A.M. Burial Will Be In Green Street Cemetery. Dorothy Lawless Mortuary Is In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 02-26-1999 ********** 001515 Thomas - Lloyd Thomas, Sr. Died On October 24, 2002. Beloved Husband Of Elaine Thomas. Father Of Lloyd, Jr., Todd, Troy, And Tracy Thomas. Father-In-Law Of Giselle And Jean Thomas. Brother Of S.J. And Roland Thomas. Brother-In-Law Of Ruby Jackson. Beloved Friend Of Tanya Harrell. Also Survived By A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend Funeral Services On Saturday, November 2, 2002 At Majestic Mortuary Service, 1833 Oretha C. Haley Blvd. At 10:00 Am. Visitation 8:00 - 10:00 Am. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Majestic Mortuary In Charge Times Picayune 11-01-2002 ********** 001516 Thomas - Louis E. Thomas, A Retired Truck Driver, Died Sunday Of Cancer At His Home. He Was 74. Mr. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. He Was A Member Of The Greater Macedonia Baptist Church Deacon Board. He Was Also An Army Veteran. Survivors Include Eight Sons, Larry, Joseph, Anthony And Louis Thomas Jr., Nathaniel Robinson, Jesse Franklin And William And Carl Allen; 54 Grandchildren And 26 Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Friday At 8 P.M. At Greater Macedonia Baptist Church, 2711 Daneel St. Dismissal Will Be Saturday At 10 A.M. From The Church. Burial Will Be In Holt Cemetery. Majestic Mortuary Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 12-18-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001517 Thomas - Louis E. Thomas, A Retired Truck Driver, Died Sunday Of Cancer At His Home. He Was 74. Mr. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. He Was A Member Of The Greater Macedonia Baptist Church Deacon Board. He Was An Army Veteran. Survivors Include His Wife, Rebecca Thomas; Eight Sons, Larry, Joseph, Anthony And Louis Thomas Jr., Nathaniel Robinson, Jesse Franklin And William And Carl Allen; Six Daughters, Lateefah Polk, Carolyn Walton, Delzora Mccoy, Wilma Sheilds, Andrea Allen And Beverly Haley; Three Foster Sons, William And Michael Perry And Dwayne Allen; A Foster Daughter, Regina Perry; 54 Grandchildren; And 26 Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Friday At 8 P.M. At Greater Macedonia Baptist Church, 2711 Danneel St. Dismissal Will Be Saturday At 10 A.M. At The Church. Burial Will Be In Holt Cemetery. Majestic Mortuary Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 12-19-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001518 Thomas - Louise Zenon Thomas, A Retired Homemaker, Died Monday At Maison Deville Nursing Home In Harvey. She Was 92. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In Pointe A La Hache And Lived In New Orleans For Many Years. She Was A Parishioner Of All Saints Catholic Church. Survivors Include Eight Sons, James, Clarence, Calvin, Albert, Peter, Adam, Alvin And Willie Thomas Jr.; A Daughter, Judy T. Charles; 103 Grandchildren; 115 Great-Grandchildren; And 31 Great-Great-Grandchildren. A Mass Will Be Said Friday At 10 A.M. At All Saints Catholic Church, 1441 Teche St., Algiers. Burial Will Be In Mcdonoghville Cemetery In Gretna. Murray Henderson Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 10-02-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001519 Thomas - Lucien Omer Thomas, On Friday, April 2, 2004, At His Home. He Was 24 Years Old. He Was A Landscaper And Frame Carpenter. Survivors Include: His Fiance, Monique Porazzo; His Sons: Gage Thomas And Joshua Marchand; His Daughter, Michelle Kerney; His Mother, Diane Hoffman; Step-Father, Earl Hoffman; His Father, Glenn Thomas, Sr.; His Grandfather, Omer Thomas; His Brothers: David Landauer (Shelly) And Glenn Thomas, Jr. (Michelle); His Sisters: Beatrice Strain (Chuck), Genie Boyle (Mark), Deanne Dendinger (Troy), Alyce Thibodeaux (Milton) And Amelia Southerland (Troy). Also Survived By 7 Nephews And 5 Nieces. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral At Leitz- Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Blvd., Near Clearview Parkway, On Monday, April 5, 2004 At 1:00 P.M. Visitation Will Begin At 9:00 A.M. Interment In Greenwood Cemetery. Times Picayune 04-03-2004 ********** 001520 Thomas - Lucinda 'Lucy' Thomas Entered Into Rest On Thursday, March 20, 2003 At St. Charles General Hospital. Beloved Wife Of The Late Alvin J. Thomas Sr. Daughter Of The Late Frank O'connor And Angelina Wright. Stepdaughter Of Ethan Wright. Loving Mother Of Joseph Wells Jr., Ms. Jerry D. Henderson, Lucy Lebeau, Beatrice Thomas, Alvin J. Thomas Jr., Anthony Thomas, Patricia Woods, Delores Thomas And The Late Irma Williams, Viola Johnson, Leroy Wells And Cynthia Thomas. Sister Of Rose Bias, Francis Tillman, Elvira Gibson, Johnny And Alvin O'connor. Cousin Of Doris Long, Miriam Palmer,

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Patricia Gsils And Lillie Mae Shields. Mother-In-Law Of Geraldine Thomas, Ella Sadiq, Robert Thomas, Lewis Woods And Jerome Wallace. Godmother Of Albertha Scott, Jermaine Shields And Theresa Frank. Preceded In Death By 1 Sister And 1 Brother. Also Survived By 35 Grandchildren, 42 Great Grandchildren, 12 Great Great Grandchildren And A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Pastors, Officers And Members Of Macedonia And Second Mt. Calvary Baptist Churches, Employees Of Touro Infirmary, Associate Catholic Charities, Folgers Coffee Plant, Casmento's Restaurant, Faculty And Staff Of Tulane University 'Sodexho Bruff Dept.', Walter L. Cohen Senior High School And Ncnair Elementary School Are Invited To Attend The Wake And Funeral Service At 8:00 P.M. On Friday, March 28, 2003 At Macedonia Baptist Church, 2810 Erato St. The Remains Will Lie In State At The Church On Friday From 5:00 P.M. Until Service Time. A Dismissal Service Will Be Held At 10:00 A.M. On Saturday, March 29, 2003 At The Church. Interment Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements By Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Please Visit Us At Www.Rhodesfuneral.Com To Sign The On-Line Register Book. Times Picayune 03-28-2003. ********** 001521 Thomas - Lucy Boyer Thomas Died On December 14, 2004. Wife Of The Late Francis Harold Thomas. Mother Of Vibiana L., Francis Rodney Thomas, Valerie M. Thomas-Williams, Peter V. And Alonzo B. Thomas. Sister Of Ethyl Boyer Otis, The Late James, Joseph, Abe, Gabe, Julius, Augustine, And Francis Boyer. Also Survived By 12 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, And A Host Of Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Employees Of Bell South, Medical Center Of La, Lsu Medical Center, New Orleans Tour Service, Ochsner Clinic, Air Products, And Washington Safety Management Solution Are Invited To Attend A Mass Of Christian Burial On Tuesday, December 21, 2004 At St. David Catholic Church, 5617 St. Claude At 10:00 Am. Visitation Will Begin At 8:00 Am. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Majestic Mortuary In Charge Of Arrangements. Jack Barrow & J V Haydel Directors. Times Picayune 12-18-2004 ********** 001522 Thomas - Mable Dabney Thomas, A Homemaker, Died Saturday Of Kidney Failure At Ochsner Foundation Hospital. She Was 80. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In Napoleonville And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 42 Years. Survivors Include A Daughter, Dianne Thornton; A Son, Robert R. Dabney; Three Brothers, Whitney, Edward And Albert Dabney; Four Sisters, Irma Mckinley Of Compton, Calif., Ethel D. Lang, Emma D. Jefferson And Helen D. Gordon; 10 Grandchildren; And 10 Great-Grandchildren. A Wake Will Be Held Today At 8 P.M. At Peck United Methodist Church, 3631 Washington Ave. Dismissal Will Be Saturday At 9:30 A.M. At The Church, Followed By A Funeral At Noon At Woodlawn United Methodist Church In Napoleonville. Burial Will Be In The Church Cemetery. D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 09-08- 1995 Times Picayune ********** 001523 Thomas - Mamie Thomas On Tuesday March 26, 2002, Lutheran Nursing Home, New Orleans. Visitation Was Held At St. Clement Of Rome Catholic Church, Plaquemine On Monday April 1, 2002 And Mass Of Christian Burial Was Conducted By Father Joe Camilleri. Interment Was In Homestead Cemetery, Plaquemine. Survivors: Nephews And Nieces: Alfred And Fredonia Mitchell, Althea Scott, Pauline Verrett, Great Nieces And Nephews: Dolores V. Morris, Betty V. Aubespin, Diane Bynum, Stanley Mitchell, Eugene And Alexander Verrett. Beloved Extended Family: Margaret And Edward Adam, Grandchildren: Paula, Terry And Christian, Other Relatives And Friends. Good Citizens Mortuary Plaquemine In Charge Of Arrangements Times-Picayune On 04/02 ********** 001524 Thomas - Margaret Thomas, A Homemaker, Died Thursday Of Complications From Liver Disease At Charity Hospital. She Was 47. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In Des Moines, Iowa, And Lived In New Orleans The Past 23 Years. Survivors Include Her Husband, Clyde Thomas Sr.; A Son, Clyde Thomas Jr.; Four Daughters, Shawntell, Rachel, Yvonne And Rebecca Thomas; Her Father, Clarence Estrada; Four Brothers, Clarence, Raymond, Danny And Robert Estrada; Two Sisters, Becky Patino And Rachel Gonzalez; And Four Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday At 11 A.M. At Davis Mortuary, 230 Monroe St., Gretna. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park. 01-05-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001525 Thomas - Marguerite S. Thomas, A Retired Clerk For The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, Died Tuesday Of Heart Disease At Slidell Memorial Hospital. She Was 77. Mrs. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of Slidell. Survivors Include A Son, Wilbur J. Thomas Jr.; Three Daughters, Mary Edith Bean, Marguerite Strain And Jo Ann Pilcher; 11 Grandchildren; And Seven Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 1 P.M. At First United Methodist Church Of Slidell, 433 Erlanger St. Visitation Will Begin At Noon. Burial Will Be In Greenwood Cemetery In Slidell. Schoen Funeral Home Of Slidell Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 06-12-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001526 Thomas - Marguerite Scamardo Thomas Went Home To Be With The Lord On Thursday, November 10, 2005 At 5:15 A.M. She Was A Resident Of Metairie, La For 55 Years And Born In New Orleans, La. She Was A Member Of The Order Of The Eastern Star Ercircler Chapter No. 191, O.E.S. She Was Preceded In Death By Her Husband, Robert Dean Thomas. Survived By Her Four Children: George S. Lee, Jr., Jeffrey A. Lee, Amy Lee Jones And Karen Lee Rihner; Son-In-Law, Herbert K. Rihner; And Daughter-In-Law, Vicky W. Lee. She Had Seven Grandchildren: Gregory G. Lee, Ryan J. Lee, Robyn M. Lee, Shelbie L. Jones, Timothy K. Rihner, Harley D. Rihner And Alexander K. Rihner; And A Great-Granddaughter, Madlyn A. Lee. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Employees Of The Treasure Chest Casino Are Invited To Attend The Funeral. Services At Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel, 4747 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, La On Wednesday,

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November 16, 2005 At 11:00 A.M. Interment To Follow In Garden Of Memories Cemetery. Visitation After 9:00 A.M. Times Picayune 11-13-2005 ********** 001527 Thomas - Marie Louise Thomas, A Homemaker, Died Tuesday Of Heart Failure At Barstow Community Hospital In Barstow, Calif. She Was 65. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In New Orleans And Lived Here Until Moving To Barstow Four Months Ago. Survivors Include Two Sons, Benjamin Thomas Jr. Of New Orleans And Harold Thomas; A Daughter, Amy Frye; A Brother, Harold Lewis Of Capitol Heights, Md.; Nine Grandchildren; And Seven Great-Grandchildren. Services Were Private. Burial Was In Mountain View Memorial Park In Barstow. Olivia L. Mead Funeral Home In Barstow Was In Charge Of Arrangements. 06-14-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001528 Thomas - Marva M. Thomas, A Presser For Golden Cleaners, Died Friday Of A Heart Attack At Work. She Was 41. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In Donaldsonville And Lived In New Orleans For 35 Years. She Was A Graduate Of Booker T. Washington High School. Survivors Include A Son, Morris Thomas Jr.; A Daughter, Schindrall Thomas; An Adopted Son, Justin Ford; Two Sisters, Cheryl Kirkpatrick And Claudine Craft; And Her Companion, Jerry Johnson. A Funeral Will Be Held Friday At 11 A.M. At Littlejohn's Funeral Home, 2738 Jackson Ave. Visitation Will Begin At 9 A.M. Burial Will Be In Mount Olivet Cemetery. 03-02-1995 Times Picayune ********** 001529 Thomas - Mary Agnes Thomas On Saturday June 8 2002 At 10 O'clock Am Entered Into Eternal Rest She Was 89 Years Old Thomas Was A Faithful Member Of St Raymond Catholic Church Deceased Survived By 3 Daughters Nathalie Boxley Oneida Polk Aurelia Hunter And One Son Alton Thomas And A Host Of Other Relatives And Friends A Native Of Lafayette La And A Resident Of New Orleans For Over 80 Years Relatives And Friends Of The Family Also Pastor Officers And Members Of St Raymond Catholic Church Cox Cable Ladies Auxiliary-Court 78 M L Lunnon Chapter 4 Ladies Of Grace Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Services From: St Raymond Catholic Church 3738 Paris Ave Nola On Thursday June 13 2002 At 10:00 O'clock Am Followed By Religious Services At Mass - 12 Noon Father John O'hallaran Officiating Interment Mount Olivet No Wake Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home Inc In Charge The Times-Picayune 06/13 ********** 001530 Thomas - Mary Lois Ellis Thomas 'Madear' Went Home To Be With The Lord, On Wednesday, November 17, 2004 In Los Angeles, Ca. Funeral Services Were Held At Mt. Tabor M.B.C. On Tuesday, November 23, 2004 In Los Angeles, Ca. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend Local Funeral Services On Friday, November 26, 2004 At 11:00 A.M. From Tharp Funeral Home - Mid City, 600 Moss Street, New Orleans, La. Visitation With The Family Will Begin At 10:00 A.M. In The Chapel. Dr. Benjamin Maxon - Officiating. Interment Will Follow At Mt. Olivet Cemetery. She Is Survived By: Her Spouse, Mr. Edward Thomas; Her Eight Children: Sandra Eaglin, Cheryl Veal, Gregory Thomas, Karen Marsalis, Etheral Lesene, Rosetta Alexander, Marsha Thomas And Zeletta Golden; Along With Her 18 Grandchildren; Ten Great-Grandchildren; Two Sisters: Georgia Singleton And Cynthia Maze; A Brother, John Wayne Blackwell; And A Host Of Other Relatives And Friends. Madear Was Much Loved And Will Be Greatly Missed By Family And Friends. Tharp Funeral Home - Mid City 600 Moss Street New Orleans, La 70119 Information: (504) 486-6536 Times Picayune 11-25-2004 ********** 001531 Thomas - Mary Lou Tiller Thomas Died On October 14, 2002 At Her Daughter's Home In Rutledge, Ga. She Was 85 Years Old. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In Port Arthur, Tx, Was A Resident Of New Orleans For Over 50 Years And Of Georgetown, South Carolina For 5 Years. She Was A Graduate Of Sophie Wright High School And Attended Newcomb College In New Orleans. Survivors Include A Son, Philip Murry Tiller, Iii, Of New Orleans, Three Daughters, Page Tiller O'neill Of Covington, Ga, Shan Riller Fullilove Of Rutledge, Ga And Megan Tiller Fleming Of Waveland, Ms, Three Granddaughters, Jennifer Wunn Lowery, Priscilla Page Wunn, And Shaner Marie O'neill; And Two Grandsons, Glenn Corbett Fullilove And Bradley Shaner Fullilove. Burial Will Be In Mayesville, South Carolina. In Lieu Of Flowers, Donations May Be Made To Your Local Hospice Organization. Times Picayune 10-17-2002 ********** 001532 Thomas - Mary Thomas On Friday, December 5, 2003 At Lakeland Medical Center. Daughter Of The Late Julia Bell Thomas And Anthony Thomas. Mother Of Cornelius Williams, Lorraine Owens, Mary Banks, Shirley Stevenson, Alma Thomas, And Jeanette Jupiter. Mother-In-Law Of Albert Jupiter, Emmerett Stevenson And Kathleen Bryant. Also Survived By 16 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren, 1 Godchild Amelia Bonner A Host Of Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Also Pastors, Officers, And Members Of First Mount Calvary Missionary, Mount Hermon, 2nd Mount Bethel,New Gloryland And Ora Vista Baptist Churches, Second Baptist Church, Triumph Ministry, Community Fellowship, New Manger, House Hold Of Faith, First Agape And The Way Jesus Christ Christian Church, Employees Of Charity And Lakeland Hospitals, Benjamin Banneker, Lake Area, Carter Woodson Academy, Stevenson Hair Design, Lafarge Company, Harrah's Casino And Magee Funeral Home Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Service On Saturday, December 13, 2003 At 10:00 Am From First Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 2919 Sixth Street. Dr. Rev. Uyless D. Landry, Sr., Pastor, Officiating. Visitation From 9:00 Am Until 10:00 Am. Interment Providence Park Cemetery. Arrangements By Magee Funeral Home, 2141 Washington Ave., New Orleans, La. Rev. David M. Patin, Sr. And Gwiena Magee Patin Directors. Times Picayune 12-12-2003 ********** 001533 Thomas - Mary Young Thomas, A Maintenance Supervisor At Delgado Community College, Died Sunday Of Respiratory Failure At Pendleton Memorial Medical Center. She Was 62. Mrs. Thomas Was A Lifelong

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Resident Of New Orleans. She Was A Graduate Of Joseph S. Clark High School. Survivors Include Her Husband, Alfred J. Thomas; A Son, Michael J. Thomas; A Daughter, Teresa Thomas Morris Rollins; Three Brothers, Robert, James And George Young; Two Sisters, Ann Sims And Sarah Lastie; And Many Grandchildren. A Mass Will Be Said Today At 9:30 A.M. At Epiphany Catholic Church, 1949 Duels St. Visitation Will Begin At 8:30 A.M. Burial Will Be In Lake Lawn Park Cemetery. 03-12-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001534 Thomas - Master Charles Louis Thomas On Friday, June 24, 2005. Grandson Of The Late James Charles E. Randell. A Graveside Funeral Service Will Be Held At 10:00 Am, Friday July 1, 2005 At Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale, La. Interment Will Be In Restlawn Cemetery, 4040 W. Hwy. 90, Avondale, La. D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 1020 Virgil St., Gretna, La 70056 In Charge Of Arrangements. Visit Www.Rhodesfuneral.Com To Sign Guest Book. Times Picayune 06-30-2005 ********** 001535 Thomas - Melvin John 'Man' Thomas, A Retired Truck Farmer, Died Saturday At University Rehabilitation Hospital. He Was 91. Mr. Thomas Was Born In Montz And Lived In New Orleans For The Past Seven Years. He Was An Army Veteran Of World War Ii. Survivors Include A Sister, Dorothy T. Hayes. A Mass Will Be Said Thursday At Noon At Sacred Heart Of Jesus Catholic Church, 401 Spruce St., Norco. Visitation Will Be Thursday From 8:30 To 10 A.M. At Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home, 4127 S. Claiborne Ave., And From 11 A.M. To Noon At The Church. Burial Will Be In St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Cemetery In Destrehan. 03-04-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001536 Thomas - Melvin Joseph Thomas Jr., A Private Investigator With Pinkerton Security And Investigation Services, Died Monday Of A Stroke At Memorial Medical Center. He Was 64. Mr. Thomas Was Born In Lake Providence And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 50 Years. He Was An Air Force Veteran. Survivors Include His Wife, Cheryl A. Thomas; Two Sons, Gregory And Ryan Thomas; Five Daughters, Melanie, Angel, Krissy, Kristy And Alana Thomas; A Brother, Charles Blue Of Chicago; Two Sisters, Annie Smith And Jonnie Taylor, Both Of Chicago; And Six Grandchildren. A Private Service Will Be Held. 09-16- 1997 Times Picayune ********** 001537 Thomas - Mercedes Griffin Thomas, A Paraprofessional For The Orleans Parish Public School System, Died Of Congestive Heart Failure Tuesday At Methodist Hospital. She Was 63. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In Phoenix, La., And Lived In New Orleans For 43 Years. She Graduated From Booker T. Washington Senior High School And Attended Delgado Community College. She Was Mother Of The Year In 1973 At George Washington Carver Senior High School. She Was A Member Of New Birth Baptist Church And The Children Of Israel Society. She Is Survived By Her Husband, Jimmie Thomas Sr.; Nine Sons, Jimmie Jr., Gerald, Armand, Patrick, Rudolph, Randolph, Manuel, Ira And Firmen Thomas; Four Daughters, Angela Mccampbell, Andrea Williams, Veronica Thomas And Holly Thomas; Three Brothers, Ezekiel, Percy And Joshua Griffin; Four Sisters, Elenora Cornin, Marie Foster, Ida Mae Simeon And Amy Buckner; And 40 Grandchildren. A Funeral Service Will Be Held Sunday At 8 P.M. At New Birth Baptist Church, 3320 Louisa St. Burial Will Be In St. Joseph Cemetery In Phoenix, La. Charbonnet-Labat Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 01-02-1993 ********** 001538 Thomas - Merle Thomas, Secretary Of The New Orleans Women's Bowling Association, Died Of Cancer Sunday At Her Home. She Was 75. Mrs. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. She Was President Of The Louisiana Women's Bowling Association And A Member Of Third Presbyterian Church. Survivors Include A Son, Eugene Thomas; A Daughter, Lillian Hurst; A Sister, Melva Martin; A Stepmother, Mathilda Williams; A Stepbrother, Arthur Gatti; Four Grandchildren; And Three Great-Grandchildren. A Wake Will Be Held Tuesday At 10:30 A. M. And A Funeral At 12:15 P. M. At Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St. Burial Will Be In Lake Lawn Mausoleum. 08-17-1992 Times Picayune ********** 001539 Thomas - Michael Anthony Thomas Died On Monday, May 30, 2005. Grandson Of Willean Thomas Of Monticello, Ms. Father Of Michael West. Brother Of Iris, Taushira Thomas Of Detroit, Michigan, Julita Thomas Of St. Louis, Missiouri, Robert Charles Hammond, Lucius Tyrone Thomas Of Detroit, Mi And Christopher Thomas. Nephew Of Helen Mcclendon Of Detroit, Mi. Godson Of Alma Johnson. God Brother Of Linda Johnson, Shelia Johnson, Michelle Johnson-Davis And Cynthia Ratliff Of Stone Mountain, Georgia, Ronnie Johnson And Michael Johnson. Closest And Dearest Friends, Mr. Ferrial Johnson And Mia West. Survived By A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Other Relatives And Friends. A Native And Resident Of New Orleans, La. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Visitation On Monday, June 6, 2005 At Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, 2120 Jackson Avenue From 9:00 A.M. Until 10:00 A.M. Followed By A Funeral Service At 10:00 A.M. Interment Resthaven Memorial Park. No Wake. You May Sign The Guest Book On Nola.Com/Obits. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. In Charge. Times Picayune 06-05-2005 ********** 001540 Thomas - Michael Christopher (Big Mike) Thomas Departed This Life On Tuesday, February 12, 2002. Beloved Son Of Edwin Lee Thomas, Sr. And Deborah Williams Thomas. Brother Of Christopher And Terrance Barnes And The Late Edwin Lee Thomas, Jr. Grandson Of The Late Theodore A. And Eula Mae Williams, And Eddie Mae Thomas. Nephew Of Dianah Thomas (Raymond) Ussin, Malenda W. Bellazer, Warren G. (Jannie) Thomas, Brian (Tierra) Pierre, And The Late Mary Thomas Williams. Godson Of Perry T. Tillman Iii And Malenda W. Bellazer. Also Survived By 1 Niece, 3 Nephews, 4 Cousins, 5 Great-Cousins, 1 Great-Great-

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Cousin, And A Host Of Other Relatives And Devoted Friends. Age 25 Years. A Native Of New Orleans. And A Resident Of Algiers. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Also Pastors, Officers And Members Of Jerusalem M.B.C., Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints Church, Dominion And Power Ministries, Shiloh B.C., And Petty A.M.E. Zion Methodist Church, Also Employees Of N. O. Crescent City Connection, Canal Street Ferry, Nopd, School Board, And Wal-Mart Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Service From Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe Street, Gretna. On Thursday, February 21, 2002 At 10 O'clock Am, Reverend Aldon E. Cotton - Officiating. ...No Wake... Visitation From 8:30 Am Until Service Time. Interment: Reatlawn Cemetery - Avondale. Arrangements By Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe Street ... Gretna. Times- Picayune On 02/20 ********** 001541 Thomas - Michael Eugene Thomas Iii Died Wednesday Of Heart Failure At West Jefferson Medical Center. He Was 11 Days Old And Lived In Marrero. Survivors Include His Father, Michael E. Thomas Jr.; His Mother, Jessica Hardeman; A Sister, Deja Marie Thomas; His Grandparents, Yolanda And Theodore Miles Jr., Janice And Michael Thomas Sr., Anna And Tim Wheeler And Antoinette And Paul Encardes; His Great- Grandparents, Yvonne And Anthony C. Lasalle And Mr. And Mrs. Eugene Thomas; And His Great-Great- Grandparents, Emily And Milton Scott. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 11 A.M. At Murray Henderson Funeral Home, 1209 Teche St., Algiers. Visitation Will Begin At 10 A.M. Burial Will Be In Greater St. John Baptist Church Cemetery In Barataria. 04-25-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001542 Thomas - Michael Eugene Thomas Iii Died Wednesday Of Heart Failure At West Jefferson Medical Center. He Was 11 Days Old And Lived In Marrero. Survivors Include His Father, Michael E. Thomas Jr.; His Mother, Jessica Hardeman; A Sister, Deja Marie Thomas; His Grandparents, Yolanda And Theodore Miles Jr., Janice And Michael Thomas Sr., Anna And Tim Wheeler And Antoinette And Paul Encardes; His Great- Grandparents, Yvonne And Anthony C. Lasalle And Mr. And Mrs. Eugene Thomas; And His Great-Great- Grandparents, Emily And Milton Scott. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 11 A.M. At Murray Henderson Funeral Home, 1209 Teche St., Algiers. Visitation Will Begin At 10 A.M. Burial Will Be In Greater St. John Baptist Church Cemetery In Barataria. Times Picayune 04-25-1998 ********** 001543 Thomas - Michael Thomas, A Cook, Died Friday Of Gunshot Wounds At Charity Hospital. He Was 32. Mr. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans And Attended Alcee Fortier High School. Survivors Include His Wife, Myrna West Thomas; Three Daughters, Katrina Thomas, Shantell Blanchard And Brandy Collins; His Mother, Carolyn Thomas; His Father, Louis Thomas; His Stepmother, Rebecca Thomas; Nine Brothers, Nathaniel, Louis, Larry, Joseph, Anthony, Kevin, Jessie, William And Carl Thomas; And Six Sisters, Lateefah, Delzora, Carolyn, Wilma, Beverly And Andrea Thomas. A Wake And Funeral Will Be Held Friday At 8 P.M. At D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Dismissal Will Be Saturday At 11 A.M. At The Funeral Home. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park. 04-13-1995 Times Picayune ********** 001544 Thomas - Milder (Gene) Thomas Of Westwego. On Saturday, February 23, 2002 At 5:21 P.M. Beloved Husband Of Geraldine Prejeant Thomas. Father Of Craig Thomas, Michael Thomas, Douglas Thomas And Bethany Thomas Ward. Stepfather Of David Baize, Irving Baize And Paul Baize. Brother Of Elsie Smith, Patsy Gower, Dave Wayne Thomas, Gerald Thomas And The Late Eva Ruth Taylor And Wendal Thomas. Son Of The Late Dave Thomas And Olive Evans Thomas. Also Survived By 10 Grandchildren. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Employees Of Tam International & Boomtown Casino Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Services From The Chapel Of Westside/ Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Wesrbank Expressway, Marrero. On Wednesday, February 27, 2002 At 12:00 Noon. Interment Will Be Private. Visitation At Westside/ Leitz- Eagan Funeral Home On Wednesday, February 27, 2002 From 10:00 A.M. Until 12:00 Noon. Information 341- 9421. Times-Picayune On 02/25 ********** 001545 Thomas - Mildred Carolina Chopin-Thomas, A Homemaker, Died Saturday Of Lung Cancer At Meadowcrest Hospital. She Was 63. Mrs. Chopin-Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. Survivors Include Her Husband, James R. Thomas; A Son, Corey Coleman; Two Daughters, Charlotte Chopin Bush Of Pensacola, Fla., And Zeldia Chopin; Four Grandchildren; And Three Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Thursday At 1 P.M. At Life Center Full Gospel Cathedral, 1101 Franklin St., Gretna. Visitation Will Be Today From 7 To 9 P.M. At Gaskin-Tilly Mortuary, 1225 N. Rampart St., And Thursday From 12:30 To 1 P.M. At The Church. Burial Will Be In St. Joseph Cemetery No. 2. Times Picayune 03-18-1998 ********** 001546 Thomas - Millie Mae Thomas On Saturday, October 23, 2004 At St. Charles Hospital, Luling, La. Daughter Of The Late Lucinda And William Thomas, Sr. Mother Of Joseph Davis, Jr. Sister Of Rose Reed, William Jr. And Melvin Thomas, The Late Gracie Mae Thomas, Ernest, Alice And Rosalie West. Mother-In- Law Of Wanda Davis. Grandmother Of Melanie, Tiffany And Lavell Davis. Great-Grandmother Of Ron, Cierra And Chantae Davis And Tyrese Champagne. Also Survived By A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives And Friends. Age 77 Years. A Native And Resident Of Killona, La. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Pastors, Officers And Members Of Canaan Baptist Church And All Neighboring Churches Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Service At Canaan Baptist Church, 319 Killona Drive, Killona, La. On Thursday, October 28, 2004 At 11:00 Am. Pastor Henry Wolfe, Officiating. Interment Greenhill Cemetery, Taft, La. Visitation At The Above Named Church From 9:30 Am Until Service Time. Serviced At Robottom Times Picayune 10-27-2004 **********

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001547 Thomas - Mire J. 'M.J.' Thomas, A Retired Manager For Ford Motor Co., Died Tuesday Of Cancer At His Home. He Was 65. Mr. Thomas Was Born In New Orleans And Lived In Metairie For The Past 30 Years. He Was A Graduate Of Jesuit High School And Tulane University, Where He Received A Master's Degree In Business Administration. He Was An Army Veteran. Survivors Include His Wife, Cyrel Eunice Burkert Thomas; A Son, Michael J. Thomas; And A Brother, Dall J. Thomas Iii. A Mass Will Be Said Thursday At 11:30 A.M. At Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St. Visitation Will Begin At 9:30 A.M. Burial Will Be In Metairie Cemetery. 01-17-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001548 Thomas - Miss Yvonne L. Thomas, Age 93 Years, On Friday, December 31, 2004, At The Touro Infirmary. A Retired School Teacher, She Was The Choral Music Teacher At Warren Easton And Abramson High School. She Attended Lsu, Was A Graduate Of Loyola Music School, Managed The Choral Department At Werlein's On Canal St. And Was The Sunday Organist At Covenant Presbyterian For Many Years. She Was Also A Longtime Member Of Christ Church Cathedral And Assisted As Organist. Relatives And Friends Are Invited To Attend The Memorial Service At Chapel Of Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave., On Saturday Morning, January 8, 2005 At 11:00 Am. Interment Will Be Private. Contributions To Music Library Of Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave, N.O.La. 70115, Preferred. Bultman Funeral Home, In Charge Of Arrangements. Information: 895-7766 Times Picayune 01-07-2005 ********** 001549 Thomas - Mose N. 'Lightning' Thomas, A Retired Employee Of International Lubricant Co., Died Sunday At Jefferson Healthcare Center. He Was 94. Mr. Thomas Was Born In Clinton And Lived In New Orleans For 65 Years. He Worked For International Lubricant For 34 Years. He Was A Member Of St. John Baptist Church And Its Deacon Board And Was A Former Church Treasurer. He Also Was A Member Of Gilbert Lodge No. 6, Prince Hall Masons And The Carrollton-Hollygrove Senior Citizen Center. Survivors Include A Daughter, Martha Mae Thomas; A Son, Royal Thomas; A Stepson, James S. Brown Sr.; 20 Grandchildren; And Many Great-Grandchildren And Great-Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 10 A.M. At St. John Baptist Church, 8540 Panola St. Visitation Will Begin At 9 A.M. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park. Richardson Funeral Home In Clinton Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 09-19-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001550 Thomas - Mr Otis Clyde Thomas On Wednesday, August 28, 2002 At 5:30 A M Survived By: Wife, Katherine Mckay Thomas; 3 Brothers: Fred, Emmanuel And L V Thomas Of Houston, Texas; 1 Sister, Celestine Johnson Of Houston, Tx; 2 Step-Daughters, 1 Step-Son, 6 Step-Grandchildren And 3 Step-Great- Grandchildren Funeral Service On Wednesday, September 4, 2002 At 10:00 A M At Gaskin-Southall-Gordon & Gordon Mortuary, 1225 N Rampart St, New Orleans, La 70116 Officiated By Rev Jennifer Jones-Bridgett Final Resting Place, Port Hudson National Cemetery Visitation At Above Parlor On Wednesday, September 4, 2002 From 9:00 A M Until 10:00 A M Professional Services Entrusted To Gaskin-Southall-Gordon & Gordon Mortuary, Inc 1225 N Rampart St, N O, La 70116 Information: 566-9000 Times Picayune 09-03-2002 ********** 001551 Thomas - Mr. Earl J. Thomas (Paw-Paw) On Saturday, August 27, 2005 At 12:11 P.M. At Memorial Medical Hospital. Age 87 And A Lifelong Resident Of N.O., La. Beloved Husband Of The Late Alma S. Thomas. Father Of Earl W. (Smokey) Thomas, Lorchio (Lucky) Thomas, Debra T. Alexander And Donna T. Thompson. Son Of The Late Mr. Sidney And Julia Thomas. Brother Of The Late Sidney Thomas And Inez Browe. Father-In-Law Of Herma Thomas, Rev. Henry C. Thompson And Ronald Alexander. Godfather Of Julia Claire And Andre Mitchell. Also Survived By 9 Grandchildren And The Late Earl W. Thomas, Jr.; 10 Great- Grandchildren, A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends; Also Pastors, Officers And Members Of St. Joan Of Arc Catholic Church, Eastern Star And Beacon Light And All Neighboring Churches Are Invited To Attend Funeral Mass At St. Joan Of Arc Catholic Church, 8321 Burthe St. On Wednesday, November 9, 2005 At 10:00 A.M. Visitation At 9:00 A.M. Rev. Davis, S.S.J., Officiating. Interment Mt. Olive Cemetery. Majestic Mortuary, 1833 Oretha C. Haley Blvd. In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 11-8-2005 ********** 001552 Thomas - Mr. Earl W. Thomas, Sr. (Smokey) Died Peacefully In His Sleep At His Sister's Home On Saturday, November 26, 2005. Age 59 And A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans, La. Mr. Thomas Was Educated In The New Orleans Public School System, Attending George Washington Carver High School. He Also Served In The United States Marine Corps. Mr. Thomas Was A Brick Mason By Profession And A Member Of Brick Layers Local Union #1. Husband By First Marriage To The Late Agnes Howard Thomas. He Was Preceded In Death By His Parents, Earl J. Thomas And Alma S. Thomas; His Son Earl W. Thomas Jr. He Is Survived By His Wife, Herma Thomas; Three Sons: Donald (Patricia), Calvin (Monquie) And Dwayne (Shoneka) Thomas; One Daughter, Michelle Thomas; Three Sisters: Lorchid (Lucky) Thomas, Donna T. Thompson And Debra T. Alexander; Four Brothers-In-Law: Reverend Henry C. Thompson, Ronald Alexander, Wilbert Curry And Renaldo Curry; Also 6 Grandchildren; And Best Friends: Warrer Green And Leon Green. Relatives And Friends Of The Family; Also Pastors, Officers And Members Of Beecher Memorial (Congregational) United Church Of Christ, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church And Eastern Star Baptist Church; Employees And Staff Of Women In Community Service, Inc. Unity For The Homeless, United States Department Of Labor, Louisiana Office Of Family Support; Faculty And Staff Of Southern University School Of Social Work, Faculty And Staff Of Tulane University School Of Social Work, Louisiana Association Of Social Workers, New Orlenas Association Of Black Social Workers, Beta Pi Sigma Sorority Inc. (Alpha Zeta Chapter, Kappa Chapter ) Zulu Mayor's Krewe 2003, 2004, Zulu Big Shot Krewe 2005, Employees Of Wonder Wonder Land, And National Linen Service Are Invited To Attend Visitation On Saturday, December 3, 2005, At Gertrude- Geddes-Wllis Funeral Home, 2120 Jackson Avenue From 9:00 A.M. Until 10:00 A.M. Followed By A Funeral

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Service At 10:00 A.M.. Pastor Gwen Smith, Officiating. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Cemetery. You May Sign The Guest Book On: Nola.Com/Obits. Gertrude-Geddes-Willis Funeral Home, Inc. In Charge. Times Picayune 12-2-2005 ********** 001553 Thomas - Mr. Gregory Lee Thomas Entered Into Our 'Father's House Of Many Mansions', On Saturday, February 14, 2004 At 2:20pm. Funeral Services At 11:00am On Saturday, February 21, 2004 At St. James Methodist Church Of Louisiana 1925 Ursulines Avenue. Officiated By Dr. Joseph A. Tilly. Final Resting Place Providence Memorial Park. Visitation At The Church On Saturday From 8:00 A.M. To Funeral Time. Visitation At The Funeral Home On Friday From 4:00 To 8:00 Pm. Invitees: Pastor And Congregation Of St. James Methodist Church Of La. And Neighboring Churches, And Employees Of The Old Coffee Restaurant, Lacuisine Restaurant, Mr. Ed's Deli, Neighbors Of Ursuline Ave And Paul Morphy St. Survivors: His Wife: Shirley Mae Thomas, 2 Daughters: Keyon T'pring, Lee Bryant And Samira Perkins, Step-Son: Joseph E. Durio Of Houston, Tx., His Mother: Effie Mae Thomas. 2 Brothers: Warren Henry And Michael Amos Thomas; 3 Sisters: Diane Johnson, Carolyn Burds And Connie Mae Thomas; His Grandmother: Annie Thomas, Destrehan, La. And A Host Of Brothers And Sisters-In-Law, Nieces And Nephews, Other Relatives And Close Friends. Preceded In Death By His Father: Amos Thomas And Sister: Cynthia Lorraine Thomas. Professional Services Provided By Tilly's Funeral Home 2831 St. Claude St, New Orleans, La 70117 (Near The Railroad Track) (504) 949-0013 (504)949-2226 Fax Times Picayune 02-20-2004 ********** 001554 Thomas - Mr. Roland F. Thomas, Sr., Age 82 Of Metairie, La., Passed Away On Thursday, May 28, 2003. Mr. Thomas Was A Retired Electrician Who Formerly Worked For Gulf Best Electric Inc. He Was A Member Of The International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers, Local 130 Of New Orleans, La. Mr. Thomas Is Preceded In Death By His Parents, Mrs. Vivian Lyall Thomas And Dr. Roland F. Thomas. Survivors Include: His Wife, Mrs. Leona Cancienne Thomas; His Two Sons: Mr. Roland F. Thomas, Jr. Of Rogers, Arkansas And Mr. Gary M. Thomas Of Mandeville, La; His Two Daughters-In-Law: Mrs. Nancy Donivan Thomas And Mrs. Millie Doran Thomas And His Six Grandchildren: Michele Theresa Thomas, Katherine Marie Thomas, Megan Donivan Thomas, David Michael Thomas, Stephen Michael Thomas And Julie Catherine Thomas. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Mass On Monday, June 2, 2003 At 11:00am In The Chapel Of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, La. Visitation Will Begin On Sunday, June 1, 2003 From 6:00 Until 10:00pm And On Monday Morning From 9:00am Until The Time Of The Mass. Interment Will Follow In Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. For Directions To The Funeral Home And To View And Sign The Family Guest Book, Please Visit Www.Lakelawnmetairie.Com. Times Picayune 05-31-2003 ********** 001555 Thomas - Mrs. Laura Lyles Thomas, A Retired Bookkeeper For New Orleans National Collection Service, Inc. Passed Away On Thursday, February 12, 2004 At The Age Of 87 Years. Mrs. Thomas Is A Native Of New Orleans And A Resident Of St. Joseph Apartments In Gretna, La. For The Past 5 Years. She Was A Member Of Aarp, Westbank Business And Professional Woman's Club And A Charter Member Of Woodland Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Thomas Is Preceded In Death By Her Parents, Leon A. Lyles, Sr. And Laura Riviere Lyles, Two Brothers, George Lyles And Leon Lyles, Jr., Three Sisters Marie Williams, Dovie Reinhardt, And Annie Koehler. Survivors Include, One Brother, James Lyles, One Sister, Gertrude Boyd, Her Son, Frank B. Thomas, Jr. And His Wife Gwen Welty Thomas, Her Daughter, Sheila Thomas Looney And Her Husband Michael C. Looney, Her Grandchildren, Cherie M. Thomas, Rebecca M. Thomas, Angele M. Thomas, Jennifer Looney Mccullough And Her Husband Cpt. Michael S. Mccullough, Us Army, Stephen M. Looney And One Great Grandchild, Mason B. Mccullough. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Service At Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, La., On Monday, February 16, 2004 At 12:00pm. Visitation Will Begin At 10:00am. Internment Will Be At A Later Date. Times Picayune 02-15-2004 ********** 001556 Thomas - Mrs. Leon Thomas, Recorded In The Office Of The Board Of Health, Monday, October 16, 1882: 60 Years, 118 Union. Submitted By Rosemary Ermis Source The Daily Picayune October 16, 1882 'Vital Statistics' Deaths ********** 001557 Thomas - Ms. Carmen W. Thomas Entered Into Eternal Rest On Wednesday, June 11, 2003 At Community Care Hospital At 4:50 P.M. Daughter Of The Late Joseph And Clara Thomas. Sister Of Joseph Thomas Of Houston, Tx., Jacqueline Gasper, Joyce Raphael, And Ivona Johnson Of New Orleans, La. Niece Of Helen Sanders Blanks Of Atlanta, Ga., Gloria Robinson Thomas, Bertha Sanders, Mildred Thomas Of Chicago, Il, Earl Sanders, Shelby 'Jim' Thomas, Jr. And Melvin Thomas Of Chicago, Il. Godmother Of Nathan Hale Of Washington, D.C., Shauna Durancelet And John Gasper. Also Survived By Devoted Family Members Clarence And Lucy Braud And Early Henry, Devoted Friend Of Naomi Green And A Host Of Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Also Pastors, Officers, And Members Of Saint Luke Episcopal Church, Second Baptist Church 6th District, And Sunlight Baptist Church Also Employees Of Little Peoples Learning Center, And Girls And Boys Town Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Services From Saint Luke Episcopal Church, 1222 North Dorgenois Street On Monday, June 23, 2003 At 10:00 A.M. Father Richard A. Banks Officiating. Visitation Begins At 9:00 A.M. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Boissiere-Labat Family Funeral Services 1703 North Claiborne Avenue N.O.La. 70116..................'944-4958' Www.Familyfuneralservices.Org Times Picayune 06-22-2003 ********** 001558 Thomas - Myers L. Thomas On Saturday, January 23, 2000. Son Of M.C. Thomas And Leola Williams.

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Husband Of Dora Lee Thomas. Father Of Derek Myers Lee Thomas And Kimberly Anisha Thomas. Brother Of Clarence Thomas And Emma Mae Martin. A Native Of Savannah, Ga And A Resident Of New Orleans For 4 Years. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Memorial Services And Mass At St. Joseph The Worker Church, 455 Ames Blvd. Marrero On Wednesday, January 26, 2000 At 11:00 Am. Rosary Will Begin At 10:15 Am. Wake Services Will Be Held On Friday, January 28, 2000 At 7:00 Pm At St. Benedict Catholic Church, Gaston And East Broad Streets, Savannah, Ga. Followed By Funeral Service On Saturday, January 29, 2000 At 11:00 Am. Interment Palmyra Baptist Church Cemetery In Sunbury, Ga (Liberty County). Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. In Charge. ********** 001559 Thomas - Myrtis Thomas, A Retired Employee Of The Royal Sonesta Hotel, Died Saturday Of Congestive Heart Failure At East Jefferson General Hospital. She Was 70. Ms. Thomas Was Born In Shrewsbury And Lived In Jefferson For Many Years. Survivors Include Two Daughters, Lettie T. Jefferson Of New Orleans And Sharon T. Conner Of Metairie; Four Grandchildren; And Four Great-Grandchildren. A Wake And Funeral Will Be Held Friday At 8 P.M. At First Zion Baptist Church, 1409 S. Causeway Blvd., Jefferson. Dismissal Will Be Saturday At Noon At The Church. Burial Will Be In The Church Cemetery. D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 07-10-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001560 Thomas - Naomi Brown Thomas On Thursday, December 25, 2003. Beloved Daughter Of The Late James Jackson And The Late Victoria Peters. Devoted Friend Of Rev. Gene E. Powell Iii And Joyce Omega Blunt. Fondly Remembered By Friends, Neighbors, The Ladies Of Charity, Beautifying Auxiliaries And Church Family. A Native And Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. Friends Of The Family, Also Pastor, Officers And Members Of St. John Institutional Missionary Baptist Church Are Invited To Attend The Visitation At St. John Institutional Missionary Baptist Church, 2538 Jackson Ave., On Monday, December 29, 2003 At 8:00 Am. Followed By Religous Services At 9:00 Am. Rev. Gene E. Powell Iii Officiating. Interment Providence Memorial Park. No Wake. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home Inc., In Charge. Times Picayune 12-28-2003 ********** 001561 Thomas - Napoleon Thomas Jr., A Retired Railroad Supervisor, Died Sunday At His Home. He Was 81. Mr. Thomas Was Born In Magnolia, Miss., And Lived In Harvey Many Years. Survivors Include Two Sons, Jessie And Larry Thomas; Six Daughters, Clara Dunn, Stella Bradix, Gaynell Smith, Joyce Mccurthy And Patricia And Karen Thomas; Two Brothers, Charles And Parker Thomas; Three Sisters, Charrity Warren, Fannie Thompson And Camiline Martin; 25 Grandchildren; And 12 Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 8 P.M. At Austerlitz Baptist Church, 815 Austerlitz St. Dismissal And Burial Will Be Saturday At Hughes Family Cemetery, Fernwood, Miss. Davis Mortuary Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 01-14- 1994 Times Picayune ********** 001562 Thomas - Nathalie 'Tacy' Ann Thomas, A Homemaker, Died Thursday Of A Heart Attack At Charity Hospital. She Was 43. Mrs. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. She Attended George Washington Carver Senior High School. Survivors Include Her Husband, Willie Thomas Sr.; A Son, Willie Thomas Jr.; Seven Daughters, Anita, Angela, Tapeka, Katrina, Rasheeda, Nathalie And Yvette Thomas; Her Mother, Clara Nero Of Baton Rouge; Three Brothers, Ray And William Wilson Of New Orleans And Donald Wilson Of Atlanta; Three Sisters, Myrnal Lowe And Antoinette Singleton Of New Orleans And Carolyn Stokes Of Baton Rouge; And 11 Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday At 10 A.M. At 3631 Washington Ave. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home Is In Charge Of The Arrangements. 04-23-1995 Times Picayune ********** 001563 Thomas - Nellie Young Thomas, A Homemaker, Died Tuesday Of Cancer At River Parishes Hospital. She Was 47. Ms. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of Laplace. She Was A Graduate Of Fifth Ward High School And Louisiana Beauty College In Metairie. Survivors Include Her Fiancee, Noveritte T. De Lazallade; Her Mother, Margery Young; Two Daughters, Melissa Bauman Of Atlanta And Trenice Felton; Three Brothers, Jimmy Young Jr. Of Juarez, Mexico, And Gerald And Barry Young; A Sister, Cynthia Young Smith; And Two Grandchildren. A Wake Will Be Held Today At 7 P.M. At Providence Baptist Church No.1 In Laplace. Visitation Will Begin At 6 P.M. Dismissal Will Be Tuesday At 11 A.M. At The Church. Burial Will Be In Providence Resthaven Cemetery In Laplace. Hobson-Brown Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 10- 26-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001564 Thomas - Norman Hilton Thomas, A Retired Longshoreman And Construction Worker With Herbert O'donnell Inc., Died Sunday Of Liver Cancer At His Home. He Was 76. Mr. Thomas Was Born In Vacherie And Lived In New Orleans For Many Years. He Was A Member Of Laborers International Union Of North America. He Was In The Army And Received The Purple Heart. Survivors Include His Companion, Mildred Scott; Four Sons, Wayne Scott Of Douglassville, Ga., Michael Scott Of Lithonia, Ga., Ron Scott Of Decatur, Ga., And Norman Scott; Eight Daughters, Yolanda And Yvette Scott, Both Of Decatur, Ga., Cynthia S. Welch Of Stone Mountain, Ga., Brenda S. Cook Of Seattle, And Carolyn Scott, Cathy S. Veal, Ava S. Bolton And Lynn Whitaker; 21 Grandchildren; And Five Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 8 P.M. At Greater Macedonia Baptist Church, 2711 Danneel St. A Dismissal Will Be Held Monday At 11 A.M. At The Church. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park. D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 05-05-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001565 Thomas - Obetie Dugas Thomas, A Site Manager For The New Orleans Council On Aging, Died Sunday

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At Pendleton Memorial Methodist Hospital. She Was 82. Mrs. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. She Attended Mcdonogh No.35 High School. Survivors Include Four Sisters, Stephnea Hadley, Ernestine Fisher, Bernadine Davis And Cassie Mae Barsock. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 10 A.M. At First Emanuel Baptist Church, 1829 Carondelet St. Visitation Will Begin Saturday At 9 A.M. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park. Gaskin-Tilly Mortuary Is In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 05- 21-1999 ********** 001566 Thomas - Octavia Irene Brocks Thomas, A Training Aide, Died From Multiple Sclerosis Friday At The Medical Center Of Louisiana. She Was 47. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In New Orleans And Lived In Phoenix. She Was A Member Of Zion Travel Baptist Church, Mutual Aid Benevolent Association And The Order Of The Eastern Star. Survivors Include Her Husband, Winston Thomas Sr. ; Two Sons, Winston Jr. And Furnell Leon Thomas; Her Mother, Payne Brocks; Five Brothers, Clarence, Terry, Charles, Willie Jr. And Nathan Brocks; Five Sisters, Audrey Mae, Joann, Carmen, Myrtle And Carroll Brocks; And Two Grandchildren. A Wake Service Will Be Held Friday At 8 P. M. At Zion Travel Baptist Church In Phoenix. A Funeral Service Will Be Held Saturday At Noon At The Church. Burial Will Be In Zion Travel Baptist Church Cemetery. Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 06-25-1992 Times Picayune ********** 001567 Thomas - Odessa Roberts Thomas Died December 21, 2004, At The Age Of 88 In Beaverton, Oregon. Odessa R. Thomas Was Born April 24, 1916, In Alexandria, La. She Graduated From Louisiana Baptist College, Pineville, La. In 1941, Odessa Married Wilson B. Thomas Sr. Survivors Include Wilson B. Thomas Sr.; Son, Wilson Jr.; Daughter, Peggy; 4 Grandchildren And 2 Great-Grandchildren. She Will Be Remembered As A Wonderful Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Friend And Teacher. A Tribute Can Be Found At: Www.Resurrectionpower.Com/Page625.Htm. Private Family Service Was Held. Pegg, Paxson, And Springer Funeral Chapel Of Beaverton, Or In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 01-12-2005 ********** 001568 Thomas - Odest Thomas, A Retired Housekeeper And Cook, Died Wednesday At Ochsner Foundation Hospital Of Complications From A Stroke. She Was 71. Mrs. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. She Was A Deaconess Of Greater Evergreen Baptist Church And The President Of The Pastor's Aide Group. She Is Survived By A Son, Rodney Thomas; Four Daughters, Shirley Thomas, Hilda Tyler, Bernadine Stewart And Estelle Gonzalez; A Sister, Irene J. Nicks; 17 Grandchildren; And 20 Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Service Will Be Held Today At 8 P.M. At Greater Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church, 3123 N. Tonti St. Burial Will Be Saturday At 10 A.M. In Metairie Cemetery. Lake-Lawn Metairie Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 05-4-1990 ********** 001569 Thomas - Omer Claude Thomas, Sr., A Route Salesman With Bordens Ice Cream Company For 33 Years, Died On Sunday, June 19, 2005 At His Residence In Kenner, La. He Was 80. Mr. Thomas Was A Native Of Sandy Hook, Ms And A Resident Of Kenner For The Past 47 Years. He Was A Navy Veteran. Husband Of The Late Amelia Parr Thomas. Father Of Gary Thomas (Kenner), Glenn Thomas, Sr. (Kenner), Judith Thomas (Las Vegas, Nv), The Late Baby Thomas, Omer Thomas, Jr. And Fred Thomas. Son Of The Late Sam Houston Thomas And Thanie Branch Thomas. Brother Of Berlie And Robert Earl Thomas (Both Of Sandy Hook, Ms), Ada Boyd (Sandy Hook, Ms), Norma Herring (Baker, La), Nettie Payne (Baton Rouge, La), The Late Hilmon, Jesse, Henry, Virgil, Herbert, Roy, Fred, Seggie, Jack And Quida Thomas And Ollie Mae Fillingane. Survived By 9 Grandchildren And 14 Great-Grandchildren. He Was Preceded In Death By One Grandson. Mr. Thomas' Family Would Like To Express Their Gratitude To Mr. And Mrs. Roy Lindberg And River Region Hospice For Their Loving Support. Relatives And Friends Are Invited To Attend The Funeral. Services From Leitz- Eagan Funeral Home Chapel, 4747 Veterans Blvd., On Wednesday, June 22, 2005 At 10:00 A.M. Interment In Lafayette #1 Cemetery. Visitation Was Held On Tuesday, June 21, 2005 From 5:00 P.M. Until 10:00 P.M. And Will Be Held On Wednesday From 8:00 Until 10:00 A.M. Please Sign The Online Guestbook At Www.Legacy.Com. Times Picayune 06-21-2005 ********** 001570 Thomas - On Sunday February 19 1922 At 2:13 P.M. At Biloxi Miss Catherine Dagenhardt Thomas Widow Of Thomas Christian Thomas A Native Of Lindenvehr Germany And A Resident Of Biloxi Miss Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Which Will Take Place Tuesday Morning At 10:00 From The Residence Of Her Daughter Mrs William Conran No 4918 Laurel Street. ********** 001571 Thomas - On Sunday November 30th 1947 At 10:00 P.M. Sophie Beverly Thomas Daughter Of The Late Jeff And Amanda Thomas Sister Of Willie W. Thomas Of Macomb Mississippi And Jessie 0 Thomas Of Washington D.C.; Sister In Law Of Mrs Ada Thomas Of Macomb Mississippi, Mrs. Nellie Thomas Of Atlanta Georgia Aunt Of Mrs Amanda Thomas Of San Antonio Tx Also Survived By A Host Of Other Relatives Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Weight On Wednesday Night And The Funeral On Thursday December 4th 1947 At 2:00 P.M. From The Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Mccoll Mississippi Reverend Alfred Holmes Officiating Assisted By Rev. Wallace Jackson Interment In Mount Pleasant Cemetery Macomb Mississippi Good Citizens Funeral System Inc. In Charge Times Picayune December 2 1947 ********** 001572 Thomas - On Sunday, Aug. 25, 1895, Sophia Thomas, Daughter Of August Thomas And The Late Maggie Dougherty, Aged 19 Years And 10 Months, A Native Of This City. The Friends And Acquaintances Of The Family, And Those Of The Louis Zirkenback, Augustine Schneider, J. J. Weinfurter And Thomas Families, And Members Of The Young Ladies' Association Of The Emanuel Lutheran Church, Are Respectfully Invited

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To Attend The Funeral, Which Will Take Place This (Monday) Evening At 3 O'clock, From The Late Residence Of The Deceased, No. 222 Marais Street, Between Customhouse And Bienville Streets Submitted By Rosemary Ermis Source The Daily Picayune ********** 001573 Thomas - Patricia Thomas On Sunday, February 2, 2003 At 6:15 A.M. Beloved Mother Of Logan And Nicholas Thomas. Daughter Of Ladonna Wolford And The Late Ray E. Wolford. Long Time Friend And Co- Worker Of Raylene Beier, Margot Stouse, Frank Smart, M.D. And Danny Frey, M.D. Niece Of Doris Holl. Also Survived By 5 Cousins. Mrs. Thomas Was A Heart Transplant Recipient Of 11 Years. Aged 50 Years. A Native Of Wichita Falls, Tx And A Resident Of St. Charles Parish For The Past 23 Years. Relatives And Friends Of The Family; Also Friends And Employees Of Memorial Medical Center, Ochsner Hospital And Tulane University Hospital Transplant Programs And Canon Hospice Are Invited To Attend A Visitation At The Kenner Funeral Home Of L.A. Muhleisen & Son, 2607 Williams Blvd. On Wednesday, February 5, 2003 From 6:00 P.M. Until 9:00 P.M. Interment In Elmwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Abilene, Texas. In Lieu Of Flowers, Donations To Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency, 3501 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 940, Metairie, La 70002 Or Canon Hospice/Akula Founation, 301 N. Jefferson Davis Pwky., 2nd Floor, New Orleans, La 70119, Preferred. Times Picayune 02-04-2003 ********** 001574 Thomas - Paul W. Thomas Died On Sunday, December 18, 2005. Son Of Amelia Thomas And Vinton Thomas. Father Of Lisa Thomas Gilson, Matthew Thomas And Jason Thomas. Also Survived By 2 Grandchildren, A Host Of Other Relatives And Friends. A Native Of Ft. Walton, Fl And Resident Of The New Orleans Area For Many Years. Visitation On Thursday, December 22, 2005 From 6:00 Until 8:00 P.M. In The Chapel Of Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, La. In Lieu Of Flowers, Family Requests Donations Be Sent To The Paul Wayne Thomas Fund, 1364 Chad St., Mandeville, La 70448. Times Picayune 12-22-2005 ********** 001575 Thomas - Pauline Day Thomas, A Homemaker, Died Friday Of Cancer At Her Home. She Was 79. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In Jayess, Miss., And Lived In Kenner For 39 Years. She Was A Former Employee Of New Orleans International Airport And Jefferson Downs, And A Member Of Williams Boulevard Baptist Church. Survivors Include A Daughter, Deborah Thomas Weier; A Sister, Alicia Rayborn; And Four Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Monday At 2 P.M. At Wilson Funeral Home In Monticello, Miss. Visitation Will Be Held Today From 6 To 10 P.M. At Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Burial Will Be In Providence Cemetery In Mississippi. Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 06-11- 1995 Times Picayune ********** 001576 Thomas - Philip Thomas Died Sept. 15 Of A Gunshot Wound In The 100 Block Of South Rampart Street. He Was 56. Mr. Thomas Was Born In New Orleans And Lived In Texas And California Before Returning To Louisiana. A Memorial Service Will Be Held Thursday At 1 P.M. At Coliseum Place Baptist Church, 1329 Camp St. Help For The Homeless, 1508 Erato St., Is In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 09-29-1991 ********** 001577 Thomas - Phillip P. Thomas, A Retired Farmer, Died Monday At His Daughter's Home In Laplace. He Was 88. Mr. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of Laplace. Survivors Include Six Sons, Russell, Ronald, Larry, Michael, Mickey And Preston Thomas; Two Daughters, Diane T. Grow And Sandra T. Taylor; A Brother, Melvin Thomas; A Sister, Dorothy Thomas Hayes; 26 Grandchildren; And Seven Great- Grandchildren. A Mass Will Be Said Thursday At 11 A.M. At Our Lady Of Grace Church On River Road In Reserve. Burial Will Be In St. Peter Cemetery In Reserve. Robottom Mortuary In Reserve Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 05-21-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001578 Thomas - Quitman H. Thomas, Owner Of Q.T.'S Spot Lounge 1 & 2, Died Saturday Of A Heart Attack At United Medical Center. He Was 65. Mr. Thomas Was Born In Logtown, Miss., And Lived In New Orleans For Many Years. He Also Was An Employee Of White Fleet Cab Co. Survivors Include His Wife, Shirley Mcdaniel Thomas; Two Sons, Michael Newman And Quitman Thomas Jr.; Two Stepsons, Marvin And Jason Thomas; Five Daughters, Cecelia Mahogany, Cheryl Peterman, Shelita Reed, Angela Magee And Shavon Thomas; A Stepdaughter, Carla Thomas; Three Brothers, Lindell, Alfred Jr. And Alfred Thomas Iii; Three Sisters, Beatrice Clausell, Geraldin Raine And Idell Price; And A Number Of Grandchildren. A Wake Was Held Thursday. A Dismissal Will Be Held Today At 11 A.M. At St. Bernard Community Church, 3938 St. Bernard Ave. Burial Will Be In Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 11-05-1993 ********** 001579 Thomas - Recorded At The Office Of The Board Of Health July 2, 1921: Louise Thomas, 1215 St. Bernard, Age 20. Submitted By Rosemary Ermis Times Picayune July 3, 1921 'Vital Statistics' Deaths ********** 001580 Thomas - Regina E. Thomas, A Reservoir Engineering Technician For Mobil Oil Corp., Died Monday Of Cancer At Her Home. She Was 42. Ms. Thomas Was Born In Philadelphia And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 22 Years. She Was A Former Waitress At The Half Moon Restaurant And A Cashier At Harry's Ace Hardware. She Attended The Boston Art Institute. She Was A Member Of Soka Gakkai International, A Buddhist Peace Organization, And A Volunteer For The No/Aids Task Force, Art Against Aids And The Aids

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Buddy Program. Survivors Include Her Mother, Helen Thomas, And A Brother, John Thomas. A Memorial Service Will Be Held Sunday At 2 P.M. At Soka Gakkai International, 2435 S. Carrollton Ave. Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 04-24-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001581 Thomas - Rena Thomas At Her Residence In New Sarpy On Sunday, March 6, 1983. Wife By First Marriage To The Late Isreal Hubbard; By Second Marriage To The Latre Ed Thomas; Mother Of The Late Harriett Hubbard, Isabella Augillard, Leola Washington; Foster Mother Of Mrs. Bernice Myles Of New Orleans; Daughter Of The Late Mr. And Mrs. Wesley Rose; Sister Of The Late Goldie Myles; Grandmother Of Mary Eugene Of Norco, Barbara J. Pope And John Augillard Of Baton Rouge, Bernice Douglas And Irene Augillard Of New Sarpy, Emile Wayne Augillard, Ernest Cooper, Jacqueline Washington And Raymon Goffery Of New Orleans, Oda Mae Blue Of Kenner And The Late Johnnie Mae Ebers; Also Survived By 49 Great - Grand Children, 7 Great - Great - Grandchildren A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Pastors, Officers And Members Of St. Matthews And House Of Prayers Baptist Churches Of New Sarpy, Providence Baptist Church No. 2, Montz, True Light Baptist Church, Baton Rouge And All Neighboring Churches, Employees Of St. Charles Parish School Board, Stater's Ltd Of Baton Rouge, St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office And Goodyear Tire Service Are Cordially Invited To Attend The Wake And Funeral. Services At St. Matthews Baptist Church, New Sarpy On Tuesday, March 8, 1983 At 9 O'clock Pm. Dismissal Wednesday, March 9, 1983 At 12 O'clock Noon. Reverend Poter Officiating. Interment In New Sarpy Cemetery. Serviced By Robottom. Submitted By: Lisa Cotten Not Related To The Person Source: Times Picayune Newspaper, New Orleans March 8, 1983, P. A13 ********** 001582 Thomas - Renard Thomas, A Janitor For The University Of California, Los Angeles, Died June 19 After Being Hit By A Freight Train In Seattle. He Was 28. Mr. Thomas Was Born In New Orleans And Was A Former Resident Of Chicago. He Lived In Ontario, Calif. Survivors Include His Mother, Margie L. Williams; His Father, Alexander Scott Sr.; His Stepfather, Royal Williams; Three Brothers, Ronald Lamerson And Lenitt And Keith Thomas; And Two Sisters, Wanda And Renee Thomas. A Memorial Service Was Held Thursday In Los Angeles. Times Picayune 06-29-1990 ********** 001583 Thomas - Rev. Jules Thomas Jr., Of Reserve, La. At Kenner Regional Medical Center, On Wed., Aug 6, 2003. Beloved Husband Of Yvette Smith Thomas. Son Of The Late Jules Thomas, Sr. And Laura Paul Thomas. Father Of Herbert Thomas Of Baton Rouge, Lionel Thomas Of Thibodaux, Gloria Thomas Cassell Of Houston, Tx., Ann R. Thomas Jones Of Houma, Veronica T. Ledet Of Abrigton, Md. And The Late Sherry T. Dyer. Brother Of Warren Thomas, Sr. Of Alexandria, Ulysses Thomas Of Gray, Earl Thomas Sr. Of Houston, Tx., Otis C. Thomas, Audrey T. Mart, Laura T. Lee And The Late Wilbert Thomas, Ruth T. Franklin And Naomi T. Jack. Preceded In Death By A Grandson Mac Arthur Simmons. Also Survived By (9) Grandchildren, (8) Great Grandchildren, A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Sisters And Brothers-In-Law, Sons And Daughters-In- Law, Cousins, Other Relatives And Friends. A Native Of Terrebonne Parish And A Resident Of Reserve, La. Age 75 Years. Founding Pastor Of The Fellowship Missionary B.C. Of Reserve, La. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Ministers, Officers And Members Of The Fellowship Missionary B.C. - Reserve, La., St. Joe B.C., St. James B.C.- Gibson, Morning Star B.C., Thibodaux And Mt. Olive B.C., Gray, La. Southern General Bapt. Assoc., Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Services On Monday, Aug. 11, 2003 At 10:00 Am From The St. Joe B.C. - Lutcher, La. Rev. Clarence Williams, Officiating. Interment Halfway Cemetery, Gray, La. Visitation At The Church After 8:00 Am On Monday. Visitation 12:00-2:00 Pm From The Community Funeral Home 205 S. Hollywood Houma, La. On Monday. The Baloney Funeral Home In Charge Of Arrangements. . Times Picayune 08-10-2003 ********** 001584 Thomas - Reverend Willie Lee Thomas, Sr. Received His Eternal Rest On Friday, August 8, 2003 At 8:30 A.M.. Husband Of The Late Ethel Leola Dodd Thomas. Father Of Sandra J. Thomas Of Houston, Tx, Willie Thomas, Jr., Paul And David Thomas, Terry T. Pete, Yvette T. Warren And The Late Judy K. Thomas. Son Of The Late Lapel And Ada Anderson Thomas. Brother Of Hannah Friley Of Belzoni, Ms, Mary Lewis And Modiest Page Of Yazoo City, Ms And The Late Jacob And Elijah Thomas, Ora Lee Ingram, Martha Cross And Ada Jones. Also Survived By Twelve Grandchildren And Five Great-Grandchildren And A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Pastors, Officers And Members Of Christian Mission Baptist Church And All Neighboring Churches, Employees Of Ibm Corporation, City Of New Orleans, Harrah's Jazz Casino, New Orleans Longshoreman's Association, Coastal Cargo Company, Amis Services And Us Postal Service Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Service On Saturday, August 16, 2003 At Christian Mission Baptish Church, 1477 N. Robertson Street, 10:00 A.M. A Celebration Of His Life Will Be Held On Friday, August 15, 2003 At 7:00 P.M. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation 6:00 P.M. On Friday And 8:30 A.M. On Saturday At The Church. Charbonnet-Labat, Directors, 581-4411. Timespicayune 08-15-2003 ********** 001585 Thomas - Rhoda Thomas, A Homemaker, Died Sunday At Ferncrest Nursing Home. She Was 75. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In Labadieville And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 30 Years. She Was A Former Member Of Second Morning Star Baptist Church. Survivors Include Two Sons, Michael And Larry Thomas; Three Daughters, Lillie Carmouche, Brenda Cleaves And Rhoda Mae Thomas; And 15 Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 11:30 A.M. At St. Mark Baptist Church In Labadieville. Visitation Will Be From 8 To 10 A.M. At D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Burial Will Be In The Church Cemetery. 04-10- 1998 Times Picayune **********

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001586 Thomas - Rita Ruby Guidry Thomas, A Homemaker, Died Wednesday Of Complications From A Stroke At East Jefferson General Hospital. She Was 67. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In St. Rose And Lived In Jefferson Parish For 42 Years. Survivors Include Her Husband, William Stanley Thomas Sr.; A Son, William Jr.; A Daughter, Agatha Ruth Banta; A Brother, Henry J. Guidry Jr.; Two Sisters, Rita Favalora And Rita Hano; Two Grandchildren And A Great-Grandchild. A Funeral Service Will Be Held Monday At 11 A.M. At Leitz- Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie. Burial Will Be In Garden Of Memories. Times Picayune 09-15-1991 ********** 001587 Thomas - Robert 'Bob' N. Thomas, Jr., Age 69 Years, At New Orleans, La On Monday, July 2, 2001 At 9:30 P.M. Son Of The Late Ida Griffin Thomas And Robert N. Thomas, Sr. Brother Of Irma Thomas. Father Of Linda Thomas Kennard, Rosetta Thomas James, Regina Baptiste Fountain, Linda Taylor Lindsey, Karen Taylor, Robin Thomas Cutino And Keith N. Thomas, Sr. Father-In-Law Of Terri M. Grant Thomas, Terry Michael Kennard, Troy Fountain, Jr. And Michael Robert Cutino. Ex-Husband Of Elessie Thomas Randolph. Nephew Of Norman Thomas. Brother-In-Law Of Audrey Mccormick, Evelyn Lackings, Audrey Lackings, James Lackings, Benny Lackings And Melvin H. Hayes, Jr. Lifelong Friend Of Willie 'Bill' J. Walker. Also Survived By 18 Grandchildren, 11 Great-Grandchildren, A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family; Also Employees Of Touro Infirmary, Harry's Ace Hardware (Carrollton), Shell (Harrison Location), Naval Support Center, Louisiana Superdome, Whitney Bank, Ochsner Hospital, Petroleum Service, Marriott Hotel And Ila No. 854 Freighthandlers: Pastors, Officers And Members Of Nazarene Baptist Church, Providence Church Ii Of Montz, La, New Orleans Bible Fellowship Church And Greater St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church Are Invited To Attend The Wake Service From Greater Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 3721 N. Claiborne Ave. On Sunday, July 8, 2001 At 8:00 P.M. Rev. Ernest Johnson - Officiating. Followed By A Dismissal Service On Monday, July 9, 2001 At 10:00 A.M. Interment In Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation On Sunday, July 8, 2001 After 6:30 P.M. At The Church. Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home, 4127 S. Claiborne Ave. In Charge Of Arrangements. Information: 821-8411. ********** 001588 Thomas - Robert C. Thomas, A Remodeling Estimator, Died Of A Heart Attack Sunday At His Home In Slidell. He Was 58. Mr. Thomas Was A Native Of Columbus, Ohio, And Had Lived In Slidell For A Year And A Half. He Was A Member Of The Home Builders Association. He Is Survived By His Wife, Mildred Keese Thomas, And A Daughter, Cathy Fernandez Of Dayton, Ohio. A Memorial Service Will Be Held At A Later Date. 02-15-1994 Times Picayune ********** 001589 Thomas - Robert Dean Thomas, A Retired Superintendent At Avondale Shipyards, Died Thursday At His Home. He Was 80. Mr. Thomas Was Born In Marseilles, Ill., And Lived In Metairie For The Past 26 Years. He Was Previously Employed By Rudd Machine In Cleveland And Service Machine Group In Morgan City. He Was A Member Of The Halycon Masonic Lodge And Sirat Grotto In Cleveland And The Avondale Lions Club. He Was An Army Veteran Of World War Ii And Served As A Staff Sergeant. Survivors Include His Wife, Marguerite Scamardo Thomas; Two Sons, George And Jeffery Lee; Three Daughters, Dianna Brown, Amy Lee Jones And Karen M. Lee; A Sister, Doris Callaghan; 14 Grandchildren; And Five Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Monday At 11:30 A.M. At Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Visitation Will Be Today From 6 To 10 P.M. And Monday Beginning At 8 A.M. Burial Will Be In Garden Of Memories. 08-16-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001590 Thomas - Robert Dean Thomas, A Retired Superintendent For Avondale Shipyards, Died Thursday At His Home. He Was 80. Mr. Thomas Was Born In Marseilles, Ill., And Had Lived In Metairie For The Past 26 Years. He Formerly Worked For Rudd Machine Co. In Cleveland And Service Machine Group In Morgan City. He Was A Staff Sergeant In The Army During World War Ii. He Was A Member Of The Halcyon Masonic Lodge And Sirat Grotto In Cleveland And The Avondale Lions Club. Survivors Include His Wife, Marguerite Scamardo Thomas; Two Sons, Jeffrey And George Lee Jr.; Three Daughters, Deanna Brown, Amy Lee Jones And Karen M. Lee; A Sister, Doris Callihan; 14 Grandchildren; And Five Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 11:30 A.M. At Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie. Visitation Will Begin At 8 A.M. Burial Will Be In Garden Of Memories. 08-17-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001591 Thomas - Robert Thomas, A Retired Truck Driver For Gartler Hebert, Died Saturday Of Heart Failure At Memorial Medical Center. He Was 53. Mr. Thomas Was Born In Tylertown, Miss., And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 35 Years. Survivors Include His Wife, Nancy Cole Thomas; A Daughter, Tina L. Thomas; A Son, Pepino D. Thomas; His Stepmother, Mary Lee Magee; A Sister, Rosia Smith; A Brother, J.W. Thomas; And A Grandchild. A Funeral Will Be Held Friday At 8 P.M. At Mount Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, 3756 Louisa St. Visitation Will Begin At 5 P.M. Dismissal And A Graveside Service Will Be Held Saturday At 11 A.M. At Mount Moriah Cemetery In Tylertown. Craft Funeral Home In Mccomb, Miss., Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 01-23-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001592 Thomas - Rodney James 'Crump' Thomas Jr., A Retired Us Postal Service Employee, Who Served His Country In The Us Navy During Ww Ii, Died During Hurricane Katrina. He Was 81 Years Old And A Life Long Resident Of New Orleans, La. Mr. Thomas Is Survived By His Loving Wife Of 55 Years, Yvonne Fassitt Thomas; His Children, Rodney J. Thomas Iii, Charlene Thomas Wilson, Derek A Thomas And Trina Thomas Wilson; Their Spouses, Tracey, Alphonzo And Tyrone; Grandchildren, Courtney Y. Wilson, Chelsea D. Wilson, Alphonzo G. Wilson Ii, Adelle M. Thomas, Kristina K. Thomas, Bria O. Wilson, Tyra A. Wilson And

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Tori A. Wilson; His Siblings, Francies R. Thomas Of Tallahassee Fl, Beatrice T. Gremillion Of San Francisco Ca, Leonie T. Mims Of Marrero La And Henry A. Thomas Of Miami Fl; Sisters-In-Law, Alice F. Jupiter, Grace F. Oliver, Virginia Thomas, Marian Thomas; Brother-In-Law, George M. Fassitt; And A Host Of Relatives And Friends. He Was Preceded In Death By His Father, Rodney J Thomas Sr; His Mother, Louise Miller Thomas; And Brother, Philip Harry Thomas. A Funeral Mass Will Be Held On Wednesday October 19, 2005 At 12:45pm, At St. Jude Catholic Church, 9150 Highland Road, Baton Rouge La 70180. The Mass Will Be Conducted By Fr. Douglas Doussan, Pastor Of Mr. Thomas' Home Church, St. Gabriel The Archangel In New Orleans, Which Was Heavily Damaged During The Storm. The Family Will Receive Friends From 12:00 Noon Until 12:45pm. Times Picayune 10-19-2005. ********** 001593 Thomas - Ron Paul Thomas, A Laborer, Died Saturday Of Gunshot Wounds In The 3100 Block Of St. Thomas Street. He Was 20. Mr. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. Survivors Include His Companion, Tiffany Honor; A Stepdaughter, Jacquell Honor; His Father, Cleotha Thomas; His Mother, Tammy M. Matirne; His Stepfather, Herbert Lamar; Two Brothers, Yancy And Jacolby Matirne; Four Sisters, Javon Fazande And Arnez, Shandrica And Imy Matirne; And His Grandmother, Dorothy Kemp. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At Noon At D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Visitation Will Begin At 10 A.M. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Memorial Park. 06-14-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001594 Thomas - Ronald 'Blow' Thomas, Jr. Into The Father's House Of Many Mansions On Wednesday June 27, 2001 At 1 Am. Son Of Brenda Thomas And Ronald Thomas, Sr. Devoted Companion Of Jeanette Hunter. Father Of Ronald Thomas, Iii And Ronnisha Yashica Warner. Brother Of Kizzy, Ronshanika, George And Jason Thomas. Uncle Of Willisha Ira Thomas. Brother In Law Of Lisa Young. Grandson Of Dorothy Richardson, Mary Perriett And The Late George Richardson. Nephew Of Dorothy Stevens. Godson Of Claudette Mathieu And Norman Lockette, Also Survived By 8 Aunts And 14 Uncles, Devoted Cousins, The Mathieu's, Thomas's And The Brock's. The Richardson's, Jarette 'Dump' Mathieu And Dwayne Thomas. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Pastors, Officers And Members Of St. David's Catholic Church, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Philadelphia's Ministry, Shiloh Christian Fellowship Church. Employee's Of The Hyatt Regency, New Orleans Hilton Riverside, Fairmont, Wyndham And Marriot Hotels, Tulane University, Staff Of L & T Preperatory Academy, Bynum Pharmacy And The Desire Community Center Are All Invited To Attend The Wake And Funeral Services At D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 1716 N. Claiborne Ave On Friday, July 6, 2001 At 8:00 Pm. Visitation From 6:00 Pm Until Service Time. Dismissal Service At The Funeral Home On Saturday, July 7, 2001 At 11:00 Am. Interment: Providence Park. Arrangements By Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 1716 N. Claiborne Ave. ********** 001595 Thomas - Ronald E. Thomas, Sr., Age 94, Passed Away At His Residence On Sunday, May 12, 2002. He Was A Native Of Mount Carmel, Illinois And Had Resided In Norco For The Past 69 Years. Mr. Thomas Retired From Shell Oil Company After 45 Years Of Service. He Served As Treasurer For 50 Years Of Shell Employees; Federal Credit Union, Which Later Became Louisiana Federal Credit Union. Mr. Thomas Was Past Master Of Square And Compass Lodge #417 In Kenner. He Had Served As An Elder For Many Years In Good Hope Presbyterian Church And Was Quite Active In Youth Sports, Especially Bowling And Baseball. Mr. Thomas Is Survived By His Wife Of 68 Years, Helen M. Thomas, One Son, Ronald E. Thomas Jr., Two Granddaughters, Joy And Amy Thomas And Their Mother, Elizabeth Thomas. He Is Also Survived By One Brother, James D. Thomas And Wife Marilyn, And One Sister, Annie Ruth Hill And Husband Ray. Funeral Services Will Be Held At 11:30 Am On Thursday, May 16, 2002 At First Union Presbyterian Church, 134 Lakewood Drive, Luling. Preceded By A Visitation From 11:00 Until 11:30 Am. Entombment Will Be Held At 2 Pm In St. Louis Cemetery #3 In New Orleans. There Will Be An Earlier Visitation From 9:00 Am Until 10:00 Am At H.C. Alexander Funeral Home, 821 Fourth Street, Norco. On Thursday, May 16, 2002. In Lieu Of Flowers, The Family Requests That Memorial Contributions Be Made To The Ronald E. Thomas, Sr. Memorial Fund, In Care Of First Union Presbyterian Church, 134 Lakewood Drive, Luling. 70070. Mr. Thomas Will Be Remembered As A Loving And Devoted Husband And Father. Times-Picayune On 05/15 ********** 001596 Thomas - Rosa Lee Jackson Thomas, An Employee Of The Orleans Parish School Board, Died Wednesday Of Congestive Heart Failure At Touro Infirmary. She Was 67. Mrs. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. She Was A Member Of And Usher At Progressive Baptist Church And A Member Of The Universal Eastern Stars Oriental Chapter. Survivors Include A Son, Eric C. Thomas; A Sister, Ruth Campbell; A Grandchild; And Two Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday At 11:30 A.M. At Progressive Baptist Church, 1214 S. Robertson St. Visitation Will Begin At 10 A.M. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Cemetery. Dorothy Lawless Mortuary Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 01-19-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001597 Thomas - Rosalie Lyons Thomas, A Homemaker, Died Saturday At The Greenery Rehabilitation Center In Slidell. She Was 84. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In New Orleans And Lived In Slidell For The Past Three Months. She Was A Member Of The Benevolent Knights Of America. Survivors Include Four Sons, Joseph Anthony, Warren Albert, John Edward And Henry F. Thomas Jr.; 10 Grandchildren; And Five Graet- Grandchildren. A Mass Will Be Said Tuesday At 11 A.M. At Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 527 Elysian Fields Ave. Visitation Will Begin At 9 A.M. Burial Will Be In St. Roch Cemetery No. 2. 07-27-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001598 Thomas - Rose Lee 'Newt' Thomas, A Retired Entrepreneur, Died Saturday Of A Heart Attack At Chalmette Medical Center. She Was 63. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In Amite And Lived In New Orleans For The

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Past 25 Years. She Formerly Owned Rose's Tavern And Rose's Sweet Shop. Survivors Include Three Sons, John E. Buckley Of Los Angeles, And Jessie And Cordell Thomas, Both Of New Orleans; Five Daughters, Gilda Porche And Diane, Kitzie, Kachata And Catherine Thomas; Her Parents, Jeff Thomas Sr. And Rosia Wheeler; Three Brothers, Jeff, Fred And Charles Thomas; Three Sisters, Dorothy Stepto And Lubertha And Shirley Thomas, All Of Los Angeles; Five Grandchildren; And A Great-Grandchild. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 9 A.M. At Greater Harvest Missionary Baptist Church, 2339 Roffignac St. Burial Will Be In Big Zion Cemetery In Amite. Richardson Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 02-14-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001599 Thomas - Rose Mary 'Aunt Rose' Thomas, A Retired Seamstress, Died Monday At Touro Infirmary. She Was 93. Miss Thomas Was Born In Vacherie And Lived In New Orleans Most Of Her Life. She Was A Graduate Of The Adult Education Program At Booker T. Washington High School. She Had Worked For The Louisiana Garment Factory. She Was A Member Of The Ninth Ward Missionary Prayer Band. She Is Survived By A Niece. A Mass Will Be Said Thursday At 1:30 P.M. At St. Raymond Catholic Church, 3738 Paris Ave. Visitation Will Begin At Noon. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park. Charbonnet-Labat Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 12-25-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001600 Thomas - Roselia Collins Thomas, A Do Mestic Worker, Died Nov. 3 Of Heart Failure At West Jefferson Medical Center. She Was 94. Ms. Thomas Was Born In St. James Parish And Lived In Harvey For The Past 46 Years. Survivors Include A Daughter, Marion Thomas; Three Grandchildren; And Four Great- Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 8 P.M. At Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1314 Pailet Ave., Harvey. Dismissal Will Be Friday At 10 A.M. At The Church. Burial Will Be In Restlawn Park. Richardson Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 11-12-1998 ********** 001601 Thomas - Roselia Collins Thomas, A Domestic Worker, Died Nov. 3 Of Heart Failure At West Jefferson Medical Center. She Was 94. Ms. Thomas Was Born In St. James Parish And Lived In Harvey For The Past 46 Years. Survivors Include A Daughter, Marion Thomas; Three Grandchildren; And Four Great- Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 8 P.M. At Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1314 Pailet Ave., Harvey. Dismissal Will Be Friday At 10 A.M. At The Church. Burial Will Be In Restlawn Park. Richardson Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 11-12-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001602 Thomas - Rosie 'Kitty' Thomas On Saturday, October 15, 2005 At Decatur General Hospital In Decatur Al. A Retired Teachers Aid For Orleans Parish Schools And An Independent Avon Representative. She Was A Member Of First Church Of God In Christ Pastored By Bishop James Feltus Jr. Mrs. Thomas Leaves To Cherish Her Memories, Her Loving Husband, Albert Thomas; 4 Sons, Albert C., Rufus, Calvin And Joe Thomas Of New Orleans; 1 Daughter Rosie T. Williams Of New Orleans; 1 Daughter-In-Law Rosiland Thomas, 2 Sons-In-Law James D. Williams Of New Orleans And James D. Montgomery Of Decatur Al., 9 Grandchildren And 2 Great Grandchildren. Age 71 Years. A Native Of Centerville, Ms And A Resident Of New Orleans For Over 40 Years. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Also Pastor, Officers And Members Of First Church Of God In Christ And All Neighboring Churches Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Services From Watson Memorial Teaching Ministries Westbank Location At 1709 Casa Calvo St., New Orleans, On Saturday, October 22, 2005 At 11:00a.M. Visitation Will Begin At 10:00 A.M. Bishop James Feltus Officiating. Interment Mt. Olivet. Richardson Funeral Home In Charge. Times Picayune 10-21-2005. ********** 001603 Thomas - Rosie Thomas, A Retired Bar And Restaurant Owner, Died Of Complications From Diabetes Wednesday At Mercy Hospital. She Was 64. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In Terry, Miss., And Lived In New Orleans For Many Years. She Is Survived By Her Husband, Madison B. Thomas; A Brother, James Terry Jr. Of Jackson, Miss. ; And A Sister, Essie Mae Kelley Of Chicago. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 1 P. M. At Mount Wade Baptist Church In Terry. Burial Will Be In Mount Wade Baptist Church Cemetery. Cooks Funeral Home In Jackson Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 06-25-1992 Times Picayune ********** 001604 Thomas - Roz Ray Thomas, An Apprentice Electrician, Died Sunday When He Apparently Drowned In The Bogue Chitto River. He Was 20. Mr. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of Covington. He Was A Graduate Of Covington High School. He Worked For Dixieland Forest Corp. Survivors Include His Parents, Rodney And Rhonda Thomas; Three Brothers, Kristopher, Casey And Cody Thomas; Two Sisters, Katrina And Candice Thomas; And His Grandparents, Matilda Penton, Donald And Joan Thomas, And Joseph And Helen Aubert. A Funeral Will Be Held Friday At 11 A.M. At Schoen Funeral Home, 1414 S. Tyler St., Covington. Visitation Will Be Today From 6 To 10 P.M. And Friday From 8 To 11 A.M. Burial Will Be In Barker-Mcmanus Cemetery. 05-29-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001605 Thomas - Ruth 'Nanny' S. Thomas, A Retired Saleswoman For Tico Tico Import Inc., Died Thursday At Pearl River Medical Complex In Poplarville, Miss. She Was 99. Mrs. Thomas Was A Resident Of Poplarville. She Is Survived By A Son, William A. Thomas Of Saratoga, Calif. ; Two Grandchildren; And One Great-Grandchild. A Funeral Service Will Be Held Sunday At 3 P. M. At Windstead Funeral Home In Poplarville. Burial Will Be In Poplarville City Cemetery. 09-26-1992 Times Picayune ********** 001606 Thomas - Ruth Winslow Thomas, A Homemaker, Died Monday Of A Heart Attack At Touro Infirmary. She Was 72. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In Alexandria And Lived In New Orleans Most Of Her Life. She Was A

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Deaconess At Pentecost Baptist Church. Survivors Include A Daughter, Bernadine Collins; A Brother, The Rev. Charles B. Winslow Jr.; Six Grandchildren; And 10 Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Thursday At 7:30 P.M. At Pentecost Baptist Church, 1510 Harrison Ave. Dismissal Will Be Friday At 10 A.M. At The Church. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Memorial Park. Louisiana Undertaking Co. Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 10-29-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001607 Thomas - Rutledge Thomas, A Retired Owner And Operator Of Thomas Abstract Co., Died Friday At His Home. He Was 91. Mr. Thomas Was Born In Birmingham, Ala., And Lived In Decatur, Ala., Where He Was A City Councilman. He Also Maintained A Home In New Orleans. He Is Survived By A Daughter, Muriel Ellis; Four Grandchildren; And Six Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Monday At 11 A.M. At Roselawn Funeral Home In Decatur, Ala. Times Picayune 10-03-1993 ********** 001608 Thomas - Samuel Thomas, A Retired Truck Driver For Martin Wine Cellar, Died Tuesday Of Cancer At Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He Was 87. Mr. Thomas Was Born In Tunica And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 55 Years. He Was An Army Veteran Of World War Ii. Survivors Include His Wife, Rose Maize Thomas; A Son, Granson Howard; A Daughter, Betty Jacobs; Four Grandchildren; And Six Great- Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 10:30 A.M. At Dorothy Lawless Mortuary, 3825 Washington Ave. Visitation Will Begin At 9 A.M. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Memorial Park. 07-04-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001609 Thomas - Sarah Joyce 'Williams' Thomas, July 9, 2002 At 8:10 A.M. Wife Of The Late Louis Thomas Rollins. Daughter Of The Late Isaiah And Cora Williams. Mother Of Betty Thomas-Ledet. Mother-In-Law Of Mustafa Ledet. Grandmother Of Steven B. Thomas. Great-Grandmother Of Ariana Triggs, Dante' Thomas, Kayla Thomas, Trinity Thomas, Steven Goodman, Cross Forbes And Bennie Johnson. Preceded In Death By Three Sisters And Three Brothers Polly Davis, Elnora Bannister And Josephine Magee, Jules Williams, Samuel Williams, And Willie Williams. Niece On ' ' Mama Felo.' Also Survived By A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives, Friends Also Pastor And Members Of Tulane Memorial Baptist Church. Reverend Ross M. Johnson Jr., Officiating. Funeral Services Will Be Held At Tulane Memorial Baptist Church, 3601 Paris Avenue, New Orleans, 70122, On Friday, July 12, 2002. Visitation Will Be From 9:00 A.M. To 10:00 A.M. Funeral Service From 10:00 A.M. Until 11:00 A.M. Interment At Restlawn Park And Mausoleum, ' ' Garden Of Eternal Life, ' ' 4040 Hwy 90 West, Avondale. Arrangements By Gertrude Geddes Willis, 2120 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans. The Times-Picayune 07-11-2002 ********** 001610 Thomas - Sarah Mctilli Thomas, A Homemaker, Died Monday At Her Home In Marrero. She Was 79. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In St. Joseph And Lived In Marrero For 46 Years. She Was A Member Of Shiloh Baptist Church And Head Of The Deaconess Board. Survivors Include Her Husband, Josh Thomas; Two Sons, Charles Thomas And Herman Howard; A Daughter, Dorothy Wing; Two Sisters, Olevia Smith And Emma England; 11 Grandchildren; And 22 Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Friday At Shiloh Baptist Church, 1419 Fourth St., Westwego. Burial Will Be In Restlawn Park In Avondale. Davis Mortuary Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 01-11-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001611 Thomas - Services For Retired Telephone Executive Laverne Thomas, Jr., 89, Who Passed Away On Thanksgiving Morning, November 27, 2003, Will Be Held In Alexandria On Sunday, November 30, At 2 Pm At Our Lady Of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. A Vigil Service Will Take Place Saturday, November 29, At 6 Pm At The Family Home, 1244 Barrister Street. Alexandria, With Visitation Beginning At 4 Pm. Burial Will Take Place At Noon, Monday, December 1 In Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, Under The Direction Of John Kramer & Son, Alexandria, La. Laverne Thomas Was Born In Bamberg Sc And Graduated In 1936 From The University Of Florida With A Bachelor In Business Administration. Upon Graduation, He Began A Long, Successful Career With The Bell Telephone System, Culminating As General Traffic Manager For The Entire State Of Louisiana,. He Served In Executive Positions In Nearly Every Major City In Louisiana, Including New Orleans On Three Occasions, 1946-48, 1953-58 And 1973-76. Thomas Served Throughout World War Ii, From 1941-1946, First In England As A Naval Observer Attached To The British Navy, Including Duty On The Hazardous Murmansk Run In The Russian Arctic And Later As Officer-In-Charge Of The U.S. Navy Radar School At Charleston Sc. Thomas Had Been A Member Of The Boston Club, Audubon Golf, Club, Crillo Club And Exchange Club. He Also Served As State President Of The Louisiana Chapter Of The Telephone Pioneers Of America. Outside Family And Professional Life, His Great Love Was Music. Always The Southern Gentleman, He Delighted Many With His Strong Baritone Voice Up Until His Last Days. He Was Preceded In Death By A Son, Nathaniel Graves Thomas, And Is Survived By His Loving Wife Of Sixty-Two Years, The Former Sidonie (Be') Scott Of Alexandria, And Three Children: Reverend Laverne (Pike) Thomas Of Shreveport, Nauman Scott Thomas And Wife Sally Herrington Of Mandeville, La And New Orleans, And Sidonie Thomas Mcdaniel And Husband John Of Alexandria, Eight Grandchildren And Five Younger Sisters And Brothers. Memorials May Be Made To Hospice Care Of Louisiana Foundation, 1500 Lee St., Alexandria, La 71301. Times Picayune 11-29-2003 ********** 001612 Thomas - Sharlonda Oliver Thomas On Friday, October 18, 2002. A Funeral Service Will Be Held At D.W. Rhodes F.H., 3933 Washington Ave. On Saturday, October 26, 2002 At 1:00 Pm. Visitation Will Begin At 12:00 Pm. Interment Will Be In Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements By D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Please Visit Our Website Www.Rhodesfuneral.Com To Sign Register Book. Times Picayune 10-25-2002

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********** 001613 Thomas - Sharon Katherine Thomas, A Homemaker, Died Friday Of A Heart Attack At Her Home. She Was 46. Ms. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. She Was A Member Of Spiritual Sunlight Baptist Church And The Faith Prayer Group. Survivors Include Two Sons, Ode Jo Jo And Kevin James Thomas; A Daughter, Keara Coslo Thomas; Her Father, Anthony Thomas Sr.; Three Brothers, James, Benjamin And Anthony Thomas Jr.; And Two Sisters, Yvonne Andrews And Mary Ann Thomas. A Funeral Will Be Held Friday At 10 A.M. At Magee Funeral Home, 2141 Washington Ave. Visitation Will Begin At 8:30 A.M. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Memorial Park. 10-03-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001614 Thomas - Shawn Elliott Thomas Died Monday At Charity Hospital Of A Gunshot Wound. He Was 21. Mr. Thomas Was Born In St. Rose And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 14 Years. Survivors Include His Fiancee, Kenya Dillion; His Mother, Marion Thomas; Four Brothers, Phil And Roy Thomas And Darren And Miguel Rixner; And Two Sisters, Evangeline And Danna Thomas. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 1 P.M. At Dorothy Lawless Mortuary, 3825 Washington Ave. Burial Will Be In St. John Cemetery. 03-29-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001615 Thomas - Sherley Thomas On Wednesday, July 2, 2003 At His Residence. Husband Of The Late Mable Bryant Thomas. Son Of The Late Lilly Lawless And Richard Thompson. Father Of Genevia Simoneaux, Joyce Young, Ederson Thomas, James Thomas And The Late Joseph Thomas. Brother Of The Late Ethel Nicholas, Alvin Williams, Edward Yates, Percy Lawless And Vidalia Ayrould. Also Survived By 18 Grandchildren, 45 Great-Grandchildren, 1 Great Great-Grandchild, A Host Of Nieces, Nephews Other Relatives And Friends. Age 82. Relatives And Friends Pastors, Officers And Members Of Pilgrim Rest B.C. #2, Christian Faith Ministries, Pilgrim B.C., All Neighboring Churches, Employees Of Monteleone Hotel, Orleans Parish School's, And Mcdonogh No. 28 Junior High School Are Invited To Attend The Wake And Funeral Services At Pilgrim Rest B.C. No.2, 2200 Louisiana Ave. On Monday, July 7, 2003 At 7:00 Pm. Church Visitation Monday 5:00 Pm. Rev. Gervais H. Allison, Sr. Officiating. Dismissal And Motorcade Tuesday 8:00 Am. Interment Pilgrim B.C. Cemetery, Paincourtville, La. Professional Services Entrusted To Little John's Funeral Home 7818 Earhart Blvd Cal K. Johnson Funeral Director/Mgr Info: 940-0045 Times Picayune 07-07- 2003 ********** 001616 Thomas - Sheroldean Thomas, A Homemaker, Died Tuesday Of Can Cer At Touro In Firmary. She Was 38. Ms. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. Survivors Include Two Daughters, Trenell And Lakenia Thomas; Four Brothers, Elmo Lumpkin And Wesley, Gregory And Undre Thomas; And Five Sisters, Rosa Vincent And Gaynell, Wanda, Joycelyn And Melvina Thomas. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 9 A.M. At Majestic Mortuary, 1833 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Visitation Will Begin Saturday At 7:30 A.M. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Memorial Park. 12-10-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001617 Thomas - Sheroldean Thomas, A Homemaker, Died Tuesday Of Cancer At Touro In Firmary. She Was 38. Ms. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. Survivors Include Two Daughters, Trenell And Lakenia Thomas; Four Brothers, Elmo Lumpkin And Wesley, Gregory And Undre Thomas; And Five Sisters, Rosa Vincent And Gaynell, Wanda, Joycelyn And Melvina Thomas. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 9 A.M. At Majestic Mortuary, 1833 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Visitation Will Begin Saturday At 7:30 A.M. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Memorial Park. Times Picayune 12-10-1998 ********** 001618 Thomas - Shirley Mae Theyard Thomas, A Retired Unit Secretary For University Hospital, Died Thursday Of Kidney Failure At Pendleton Memorial Methodist Hospital. She Was 64. Mrs. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. She Was A Choir Member And Member At St. Mark's Fourth Baptist Church. Survivors Include Her Husband, Herman C. Thomas Sr.; Five Sons, Lance Thomas Of Jackson, Miss., Herman Jr., Ralph, Kevin And Gregory Thomas; Three Daughters, Linda Butler, Sandra Jones And Debra Tyler; Her Mother, Ethel Daggs; 13 Grandchildren; And Two Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday At 11 A.M. At St. Mark's Fourth Baptist Church, 2130 Perdido St. Visitation Will Begin At 9 A.M. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Memorial Park. Dorothy Lawless Mortuary Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 04-06-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001619 Thomas - Shirley Thomas Was Born To The Union Of The Late Willie H. And Leona N. Howard On September 30, 1944 In New Orleans, La. She Was A Dedicated Member Of Carolyn Park Presbyterian Church, Pastored By Rev. John Spaulding. Shirley Was Educated In St. Landry Parish Schools; She Graduated From Holy Ghost High. Her Education Continued At Grambling University And Southern University Of New Orleans. Her Career Included Employment As A Certified Nurse's Assistant, Merchant Marine Seaman, Security Officer/Touro Infirmary And A Receiving Clerk At Sears Roebuck. She Leaves To Cherish Her Sweet Memories, Lewis Satcher; Two Sons: Robert Thomas And Renard Thomas; Three Daughters: Tanya Thomas, Tanika Thomas And Patricia And Baptiste James Iv Of Kenner, La; One Brother, Willie Howard Jr.; Two Sisters: Gloria H. Brown And Leona H. Bailey Of Baton Rouge, La; Four Grandchildren: Justin Thomas, Raven Thomas, Tayari Thomas And Ronald Ross; A Host Of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews; And Numerous Other Relatives And Friends. She Was Preceded In Death By Her Parents; Three Sisters: Louise H. Goudeau, Dorothy H. Ladet And Audrey E. Taylor; And One Brother, Willie Russell. Visitation Will Be Held From 9:00-11:00 A.M. Followed By An 11:00 Funeral Service At Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue On Saturday, July 17, 2004. Rev. John Spaulding, Officiating. Interment Mount Olivet

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Cemetery And Mausoleum, 4000 Norman Mayer Avenue. Arrangements By Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Please Visit Www.Rhodes Funeral.Com To Sign The Guest Book. Times Picayune 07-16-2004 ********** 001620 Thomas - Sidonie Provosty Scott Thomas Died In Alexandria,Thursday, August 4, 2005 After A Short Illness, Surrounded By A Host Of Family And Friends. 'Be' Was Born On October 19, 1917 In The Home Of Her Provosty Grandparents In New Roads, La. She Was Preceded In Death By Her Husband Of 62 Years, Laverne Thomas Jr., Her Parents, Sidonie And Nauman Scott Of Alexandria, La And Her Son, Graves Thomas Of Shreveport, La. Also Predeceasing Her Were Three Siblings: Judge Nauman Scott Of Alexandria, La, Natalie Persons Of Mobile Al, And Bino Scott Of Covington, La. She Is Survived By Three Children And Eight Grandchildren: Son: Reverend Laverne 'Pike' Thomas Of Shreveport; Son: Scott Thomas And Wife Sally Of Mandeville, La, And Grandchildren Nauman, Ellie, Natalie And Adele Thomas; Daughter: Sidonie Mcdaniel And Husband John Of Alexandria, La And Grandchildren: Thomas Mcdaniel And Wife Kristen Of Nashville Tn, Currey Bayard And Husband Brendan Of Baton Rouge, La, Cade And Drew Mcdaniel Of Alexandria, La. A Sister, M'adele Read Of Covington, La Also Survives Her. B¨ Was Reared In Alexandria And Attended Providence Academy, Graduating From Bolton High School In 1934 And Newcomb College In 1938. She Met And Then Married In 1941 The Love Of Her Life, Laverne Thomas Jr., Who Had Been Reassigned From His Florida Home Before World War Ii By Southern Bell Telephone Co. To Supervise The Installation Of The New Dial Telephone System To The Various Military Installations Around Alexandria. B¨ Put Down Deep Roots In Each Louisiana Community In Which They Lived As A Result Of Laverne's Career: New Orleans, Lafayette, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe And Ultimately, In Her Family Home Of Alexandria. She Became Involved In Many Civic, Social And Church Organizations, And Always Participated In And Encouraged Her Children's Many Activities And Interests, Creating A Happy And Active Home Life. B¨'s Special Gift Was To Receive In Love Each Person, No Matter Status Or Age, As If Christ Himself, Affirming And Drawing Forth Their Own Gifts And Self-Worth. She Was An Interested And Compassionate Friend And Mentor For A Legion Of Acquaintances. A Gracious Hostess, She Opened Her Spacious Home In Alexandria On Countless Occasions Where She Saw A Need For Support, A Warm Bed, Hot Food, Refreshment And Solid Advice. B¨ Had A Keen Interest In The Betterment Of Her Community, And Even Though She Never Ran For Political Office, Could Often Be Found At Public Advocacy Meetings And Was A Member Of Organizations Furthering Civic Improvements. She Was Most Recently Active In The Garden District Neighborhood Foundation, The Green Thumb Garden Club, The Alexandria Chapter Of The Colonial Dames Of America, The Historical Association Of Central Louisiana, City Park Players, And The 'Dominettes.' At Our Lady Of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, She Was Active In The Newcomers & Hospitality Ministry, Social Outreach Ministry, Church Choir, And Several Scripture Study Groups. She Was Also A Founding Board Member Of The Shepherd Center, To Which She Remained Deeply Devoted. The Catholic Rite Of Christian Funerals Will Celebrate Her Life Of Christian Faith And Service Beginning With A 6:30pm Vigil Prayer Service At The Family Home On Sunday August 7, 2005, Followed By Visitation. Her Grandchildren Will Keep Watch Over Her Throughout The Night. On Monday August 8,2005 A Mass Of Resurrection Will Be Celebrated At Our Lady Of Prompt Succor In Alexandria At 10:30am, With Her Son Presiding, Assisted By Priests Of The Dioceses Of Alexandria And Shreveport And Her Nephew Deacon Charles Read Of Covington. The Family Will Greet Friends At The Church Prior To The Mass Beginning At 9:30am. Burial Will Take Place In The Scott Family Burial Ground At Metairie Cemetery In New Orleans At 4pm. Pallbearers Will Include Her Four Grandsons, And Nephews Jock Scott, Hammond Scott, Albin Scott Ii, And Brendan Bayard.B¨ Had A Natural Vivacity And Love For Life Which Sustained Her, And An Infectious Laugh And Good Humor Which Attracted Friends And Admirers. She Will Be Deeply Missed. Memorials May Be Made To The Shepherd Center, 1400 Jackson St, Alexandria La 71301 Or The Social Outreach Ministry Of Our Lady Of Prompt Succor Church, 401 21st, Alexandria La 71301. Times Picayune 08-06-2005 ********** 001621 Thomas - Sister Vincent Thomas, A Daughter Of Charity, Died Wednesday At Marillac Provincial House Of The Daughters Of Charity In St. Louis. She Was 77. Sister Vincent Was Born Marie Catherine Thomas In New Jersey And Grew Up In New Orleans. She Graduated From Charity Hospital School Of Nursing And Joined The Daughters Of Charity Of St. Vincent De Paul In 1937. She Was A Nurse And Worked In Hospital Administration In Chicago; St. Louis; Mobile, Ala.; Fort Smith, Ark.; And New Orleans. She Did Missionary Work In Burundi, Africa, And Worked At Hotel Dieu Hospital In New Orleans In Pastoral Care And As Vice President Of Mission Affairs From 1984-90. In August She Returned To St. Louis, Where She Assisted The Director Of The Seaton Center And Worked On A Project To Form A Telephone Reassurance Program For The Elderly. Survivors Include A Sister, Lillian Thomas Doullut Of Metairie, And A Brother, Navy Lt. Cmdr. H. Charles Thomas. A Funeral Mass Will Be Said Today In St. Louis. Burial Will Be On The Grounds Of The Marillac Provincial House. A Memorial Service Will Be Held Tuesday At 1 P.M. At Hotel Dieu Hospital, 2021 Perdido St., In The Fourth Floor Auditorium. A Mass Will Be Said Wednesday At 11:30 A.M. In The Hotel Dieu Chapel On The Second Floor. Times Picayune 11-26-1990 ********** 001622 Thomas - Sister Vincent Thomas, A Daughter Of Charity, Died Wednesday At Marillac Provincial House Of The Daughters Of Charity In St. Louis. She Was 77. Sister Vincent Was Born Marie Catherine Thomas In New Jersey. She Graduated From The Charity Hospital School Of Nursing And Joined The Daughters Of Charity Of St. Vincent De Paul In 1937. She Was A Nurse And In Hospital Administration In Chicago; St. Louis; Mobile; Fort Smith, Ark.; And New Orleans. She Did Missionary Work In Burundi, Africa, And Served At Hotel Dieu Hospital In New Orleans In Pastoral Care And As Vice President Of Mission Affairs From 1984-90. In August, She Returned To St. Louis, Where She Assisted The Director Of The Seton Center And Worked On A Project To Form A Telephone Reassurance Program For The Elderly. Survivors Include A Sister, Lillian Thomas Doullut Of Metairie, And A Brother, Navy Lt. Cmdr. H. Charles Thomas. A Mass Will Be Said Monday In St. Louis. Burial Will Be On The Grounds At Marillac Provincial House. Times Picayune 11-24-1990

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********** 001623 Thomas - Sonia Rachelle Thomas On Thursday, July 17, 2003. A Wake And Funeral Service Will Be Held At Genesis Missionary Baptist Church, 1820 N. Robertson St. On Friday, July 25, 2003 At 8:00pm. Dismissal Service Will Be Held At Church On Saturday, July 26, 2003 At 10:00am. Visitation Will Be Held At 9:00am Until 10:00am. Intement: St. Roch Cemetery. Arrangements By D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Please Visit Our Website At Www.Rhodesfuneral.Com To Sign Register Book. Times Picayune 07-24-2003 ********** 001624 Thomas - Stephen 'Eric' Thomas, On Friday, February 15, 2002. Beloved Husband Of Cassandra Washington. Son Of The Late Malone Thomas And The Late Ethel Mungo Thomas. Father Of Betty P. Thomas, Heidi P. Thomas, Sherry-Ann Thomas And Beverly Thomas, All Of Newark, New Jersey. Brother Of Fitz-Allan Thomas And Franklyn Thomas, Both Of London, England. Also Survived By Several Grandchildren, Nieces And Nephews. A Native Of Grenada, West Indies And A Resident Of Harvey For The Past 30 Years. He Was An Active Member Of The International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers Local Union No. 130. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend Funeral Services At Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey On Thursday, February 21, 2002 At 1:00 Pm. Interment Will Follow Services In Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna. Visitation On Thursday, 11:00-1:00 Pm. Times-Picayune On 02/20 ********** 001625 Thomas - Stephen Joseph Thomas Of Gahanna, Oh On Monday, July 1, 2002. Beloved Husband Of The Late Lorraine Jeanfreau Thomas. Father Of Anna Thomas Lee And John Stephen Thomas. Father-In-Law Of Steven Lee. Grandfather Of Rebecca Lee And Anthony Landry. Great-Grandfather Of Danielle Lee. Brother Of Marion Tamas Rapenchuk And John Tamas. Also Survived By Many Nieces And Nephews In New Orleans And Cleveland, Oh Area. Age 83 Years, A Native Of Cleveland, Oh And Formerly Of New Orleans For 25 Years. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Services On Friday, July 5, 2002, At 12:00 Pm From The Chapel Of E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, Inc., 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington 70433. Visitation On Friday From 10:00 Am Until Service Time. Interment In St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Medina, Oh On Monday, July 8, 2002, At 10:00 Am. The Times-Picayune 07-03-2002 ********** 001626 Thomas - Steve Thomas Sr., A Retired Steelworker For Helpingstall Steel Co., Died Monday Of Complications From A Stroke At St. Charles General Hospital. He Was 73. Mr. Thomas Was Born In Clinton And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 48 Years. Survivors Include His Wife, Alice Clark Thomas; Two Sons, James And Steve Thomas Jr.; Four Daughters, Mary Husband, Deloris And Beverly Thomas, And Dorothy Curtis; A Brother, Henry Thomas; Two Sisters, Idella Jacquet And Minnie Haisley; 12 Grandchildren; And Seven Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 11 A.M. At Second New Pleasant Zion Baptist Church, 3329 Fourth St. Visitation Will Begin Saturday At 9 A.M. Burial Will Be In Mount Olivet Mausoleum. D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 02-20-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001627 Thomas - Tametra Thomas, A Data Technician, Died Aug. 13 At St. Charles Hospital Of A Gunshot Wound. She Was 23. Miss Thomas Was Born In New Orleans And Lived In San Antonio Before Returning To New Orleans Four Years Ago. She Was A Graduate Of Northside Health Careers High School In San Antonio And Attended Xavier University, Delgado Community College And The University Of New Orleans. She Was A Former Member Of Lively Stone Pentacostal Church In San Antonio. Survivors Include Her Mother, Jacqueline Thomas; Her Father, Delton Petit; A Brother, Columbus Thomas; And Three Sisters, Terry Thomas, Theadra Moore And Tanisia Shelby. A Private Service Was Held Saturday At Greater King Solomon Baptist Church. Burial Was In Mount Olivet Cemetery. 08-21-1994 Times Picayune ********** 001628 Thomas - Terrance T 'Tall One' Thomas On Tuesday June 18 2002 Son Of Warren Thomas Sr And Diane Meads Stepson Of Rosiland Thomas And Ricky Adams Grandson Of Carlbertha Thomas Zack And Ethel Mae Meads And The Late Mildred Meads And Peter Thomas Stepson Of Ricky Adams And Rosiland Thomas Loving Companion Of Carlinshuer Goines Father Of Terrance Milton Tia Thomas And Dominique Davis Brother Of April Thomas- Felton Warren Jr Terrish Tiffany And Sheena Thomas Stepbrother Of Ricky And Timothy Adams Tequila And Kema Gasper Uncle Of T'erra Asia Jamie Angelique And Treykobey Godfdather Of Zyiane Meads Also Survived By A Host Of Aunts Uncles Cousins Other Relatives And Friends Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Service Held At 9:00 Am On Saturday June 22 2002 At Duplain W Rhodes Funeral Home 3933 Washington Ave Visitation At The Funeral Home From 8:00 Am Until Service Time Interment Providence Memorial Park Arrangements By Duplain W Rhodes Funeral Home 3933 Washington Avenue The Times-Picayune 06/21 ********** 001629 Thomas - Thado Thomas On July 25, 2004. A Funeral Service Will Be Held On Saturday, July 31, 2004 At D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave At 1:00pm. Visitation Will Begin At 11:30am. Interment Will Be In Providence Park Cemetery. D. W. Rhodes Funeral Home In Charge Of Arrangements. Please Visit Our Website Www.Rhodesfuneral.Com To Sign The Guest Book. Times Picayune 07-30-2004 ********** 001630 Thomas - The Rev. Earnest Thomas, A Retired Minister, Died Nov. 25 At Ferncrest Manor Nursing Home. He Was 81. The Rev. Thomas Was Born In Clarksdale, Miss., And Had Lived In The New Orleans Area Since 1963. He Was A Former Minister At Eastern Star And Mount Triumph Baptist Churches In New Orleans And Great Round Hill Baptist Church In Clarksdale. Survivors Include His Wife, Viola Jackson Thomas;

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Two Stepsons, Alexander Pierre And Leroy Jackson; Two Stepdaughters, Marva Jackson And Penny Jackson Johnson; A Brother, Henry Thomas; 13 Grandchildren; And 13 Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 8 P.M. At St. Luke Baptist Church, 4126 Thalia St. Dismissal Will Be Friday At 10 A.M. At The Church. Burial Will Be In Mount Olivet Cemetery. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 12-04-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001631 Thomas - The Rev. Fred H. Thomas Sr., Associate Pastor Of Fifth African Baptist Church, Died Tuesday Of Cancer At His Home. He Was 74. The Rev. Thomas Was Born In Puerto Rico And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 32 Years. He Was An Army Veteran Of World War Ii And Was Awarded The Medal Of Valor. He Was A Member Of The Louisiana Sheriffs Association. Survivors Include A Son, Charlie Thomas; A Daughter, Shelia Thomas Butler; Nine Grandchildren; And A Great-Grandchild. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 10 A.M. At Fifth African Baptist Church, 3419 S. Robertson St. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Memorial Park. Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 12-22-1995 Times Picayune ********** 001632 Thomas - The Rev. John Henry Thomas Died Thursday Of Gunshot Wounds In The 3200 Block Of Lausat Street In Jefferson Parish. He Was 56. The Rev. Thomas Was Born In Zachary And Lived In New Orleans For More Than 30 Years. He Graduated From Northwestern High School In Zachary And Southern University In Baton Rouge. He Attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. The Rev. Thomas Was The Former Pastor Of First Free Mission, Forest Grove, Franklin Avenue And New Day Christian Baptist Churches. He Was A Writer And Chairman Of The Education Committee Of The Federation Of Churches. He Was A Member Of The Ideal Missionary Baptist And Educational Association, The Ministerial Alliance, The Louisiana State Baptist Convention, The National Baptist Convention U.S.A. And The Louisiana Baptist Association. He Taught At Mckinley Senior High School, West Jefferson High School And Capdau Junior High School. Survivors Include His Wife, Delores Thomas; A Son, Sedrick Thomas; A Daughter, Joan Thomas Daniels; Four Brothers, Emmitt Thomas Of San Jose, Calif., And Edgar, Charles And Marshall Thomas Of Baton Rouge; And Nine Grandchildren. A Wake Will Be Held Thursday At 8 P.M. At New Zion Baptist Church, 2319 Third St. Visitation Will Be From Noon To 8 P.M. A Funeral Will Be Held Friday At 10 A.M. At The Church. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park Mausoleum. Estelle J. Wilson Mortuary Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 12-07-1994 Times Picayune ********** 001633 Thomas - The Rev. Percy Howard Thomas, A Retired Employee Of The Wesson Division Of Hunt-Wesson Foods And Associate Minister Of Regular Baptist Church, Died Tuesday Of Heart Failure At West Jefferson Medical Center. He Was 95. The Rev. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of Gretna. Survivors Include His Wife, Patricia Williams Thomas; Two Sons, Terrance And Quentin Thomas; A Stepson, Gregory Guity; A Stepdaughter, Myrna Davis; A Brother, Frank Casby; And Seven Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 8 P.M. At Regular Baptist Church, 901 Fifth St., Gretna. Dismissal Will Be Saturday At 11 A.M. At The Church. Burial Will Be In Old Union Cemetery In Gretna. Davis Mortuary Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 04-04-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001634 Thomas - Thelma Noah Thomas, On September 26, 2002. Mass Of Christian Burial Will Be Held On Saturday, October 5, 2002 At 10 A.M. At St. Raymond Catholic Church, 3738 Paris Ave. Visitation Will Begin At 9 A.M. Until Mass Time. Interment: Resthaven Cemetery. Arrangements By D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 1716 N. Claiborne Ave. Times Picayune 10-05-2002 ********** 001635 Thomas - Thelma Williams Thomas, Age 85, A Resident Of New Orleans, La Since 1949, Died Saturday, November 26, 2005 In Boulder, Co. She Was Born February 22, 1920 In Richland County , Sc To The Late James Williams And Lucy Goodwin Williams. She Was The Wife Of The Late Dr. George Jefferson Thomas, Jr., Married In 1941. She Is Survived By Dr. George J. Thomas Iii, Newhall, Ca; John C. Thomas, Golden, Co; Thelma Thomas Khelghati, Conakry, Republic Of Guinea , Africa; Ten Grandchildren And Nine Great-Grandchildren. She Was Interested In Ceramics, Painting And Sewing. Relatives And Friends Are Invited To The Visitation Friday, December 9, 2005, 10:00 A.M, To 11:30 A.M., Charbonnet Labat Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip Street, New Orleans, La. Services Follow From 11:30 A. M. To 12:00 Noon, Charbonnet Labat Chapel. Officiating Minister Is Rev. Wilbur Brown, Central Congregational Church. Interment Lake Lawn Cemetery, 5100 Ponchartrain Boulevard, New Orleans, La, 1:00 P.M. Friday, In Same Crypt As Her Deceased Husband. In Lieu Of Flowers, Contributions To The Alzheimer's Foundation. Times Picayune 12-6-2005 ********** 001636 Thomas - Tian Angelique Thomas Died Tuesday Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome At East Jefferson General Hospital. She Was 22 Months Old. She Was A Lifelong Resident Of Laplace. Survivors Include Her Parents, Tamika Thomas And Stanley Toval Jr.; Her Grandparents, Edward And Barbara Thomas Sr. Of Laplace And Stanley And Maggie Toval Sr. Of Oviedo, Fla.; And Her Great-Grandparents, Gilbertha Turnbull Of Oklahoma City, Mary Toval Of New Orleans And Leroy And Lola Browder Of Metairie. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 11 A.M. At Solid Rock Church On Third Street In Kenner. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park. Bardell's Mortuary Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 10-21-1995 Times Picayune ********** 001637 Thomas - Todd R. Thomas, A Lawyer At Adams And Reese Law Firm, Died Tuesday Of Complications From Aids At Pendleton Memorial Methodist Hospital. He Was 30. Mr. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of

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New Orleans. He Received A Degree In Law From Loyola University. He Was A Former Vice President Of The Louis A. Martinet Society And A Member Of The Louisiana Bar Association, The New Orleans Bar Association, The American Bar Association And The Federal Bar Association. He Was Active In The Loyola Minority Law Alumni Society. Survivors Include His Parents, Sandra Castenell And Gustave Thomas; A Brother, Christopher Thomas; And A Sister, Renee Thomas. A Mass Will Be Said Today At 10 A.M. At Corpus Christi Church, 2022 St. Bernard Ave. Burial Will Be In St. Joseph Cemetery. Charbonnet-Labat Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip St., Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 02-11-1994 Times Picayune ********** 001638 Thomas - Toni H. Thomas, On Friday, January 7, 2005, At St. Charles Hospital, Luling, La. Daughter Of The Late Doris L. Washington Evans And Clarence Hitchens. Step-Daughter Of The Late Ernest Dubose, Sr. And Lawrence Evans, Jr. Wife Of Tommy Thomas. Former Wife Of Thomas Johnson, Jr. Mother Of Byron Hitchens And Barry Johnson. Sister Of Marlita Williams, Ernest Dubose, Jr., Lawrence Evans, Iii And The Late Michael Dubose. Step-Sister Of Ivy Sampson. Also Survived By 3 Grandchildren And A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives And Friends. Age 53 Years. A Native Of New Orleans, La And A Resident Of Destrehan, La. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Pastors, Officers And Members Of Oakland Baptist Church And All Neighboring Churches Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Service At Oakland Baptist Church, 1400 Third Street, Kenner, La, On Saturday, January 15, 2005, At 10:00 A.M. Rev. Charles Hurst, Pastor, Officiating. Interment Providence Park Cemetery, Metairie, La. Visitation At The Above Named Church From 9:00 A.M. Until Service Time. Serviced By Robottom Times Picayune 01-14-2005 ********** 001639 Thomas - Ursula Mary Francois Thomas, Died On Monday, January 31, 2000. Wife Of Icham Thomas, Sr. Mother Of Ursula Thomas Shelton, Lloyd, Willie, Gary, Adrian, Icham, Jr. And Echam Thomas. Sister Of Joseph Leroy Francois, Sr. Mother-In-Law Of Patricia, Tina, Taravia, Barbara And Sandra Thomas. Grandmother Of Conshetta, Aldon And Natochia Shelton, Kenan, Gary, Jr., Rebecca, Ticham, Ishon, Kiera'darious And Shaneika Thomas, Julin And Danyell Hampton. Great Grandmother Of Imari And Imani Shelton Rice, Jacolby And Donell Hampton And Elexus Thomas. Also Survived By A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Pastors, Officers And Members Of Greater St. Stephens Full Gospel, New Home, Zion Travelers, Guiding Light, St. Mark 4th And Austerlitz Baptist Churches, Employees Of N.O. Methodist Home For Children, Times Picayune, Xavier University, Circuit City, C.J. Pete Community Center, Walgreens, Chamber Of Commerce, Staff Of Louise S. Davis School And Dr. Henry Evans And Residents Of Flint Goodridge Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Service At Greater St. Stephens Full Gospel Baptist Church, 2308 S. Liberty St. On Friday, February 4, 2000 At 11:00 Am. Bishop Paul S. Morton Officiating. No Wake. Visitation At The Church On Friday From 9:00 Am Until Funeral Time. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Arrangement By D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. ********** 001640 Thomas - Veronica Jean Griffin Thomas On Sunday, January 16, 2000 At Memorial Medical Center. Daughter Of The Late Lizzie Cooper Griffin And Jesse Morris Griffin, Sr. Sister Of John Lloyd Griffin, Clementine Griffin Charles And Nelida Griffin Harris All Of Ama. Also Survived By 2 Brothers-In-Law And A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives And Friends. Age 58 Years. A Native And Resident Of Ama. She Was A School Teacher For 38 Years. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Also Pastors, Officers And Members Of Greater St. Stephen's Full Gospel Baptist Church, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Ama, First Baptist Church, Vacherie And All Neighboring Churches, Employees Of School Board And P.A. Capdeau Jr. High School, North American Shipbuilding And Louisiana Office Of Community Services Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Service At Greater St. Stephen's Full Gospel Baptist Church, 5600 Read Blvd., Nola, On Thursday, January 20, 2000 At 11:00 Am. Bishop Paul S. Morton, Pastor, Officiating. Interment Mt. Pilgrim Cemetery, Ama. In Lieu Of Flowers, Family Requests Donations To Greater St. Stephen's Eljeannette White 'Helping Hands' Parent/Child Center, 9661 Lake Forest Blvd., No 70127. Serviced By Robottom. ********** 001641 Thomas - Victoria Thomas, A Retired Lab Technician At Charity Hospital, Died Monday At Her Home. She Was 89. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In Geismar And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 87 Years. She Was A Member Of The Star Of Bethlehem And Order Of The Eastern Star. Survivors Include Two Daughters, Georgie T. Smith And Casandra T. French; 60 Grandchildren; Seven Great-Grandchildren; And Two Great-Great Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 8 P.M. At Fifth African Baptist Church, 3419 S. Robertson St. Dismissal Will Be Saturday At 10 A.M. Burial Will Be In Mount Olivet Cemetery. 12-17-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001642 Thomas - Victoria Thomas, A Retired Lab Technician At Charity Hospital, Died Monday At Her Home. She Was 89. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In Geismar And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 87 Years. She Was A Member Of The Star Of Bethlehem And Order Of The Eastern Star. Survivors Include Two Daughters, Georgie T. Smith And Casandra T. French; 60 Grandchildren; Seven Great-Grandchildren; And Two Great-Great Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 8 P.M. At Fifth African Baptist Church, 3419 S. Robertson St. Dismissal Will Be Saturday At 10 A.M. Burial Will Be In Mount Olivet Cemetery. Times Picayune 12-17-1998 ********** 001643 Thomas - Victoria Thomas, A Retired Lab Technician At Charity Hospital, Died Monday At Her Home. She Was 89. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In Geismar And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 87 Years. She Was A Member Of The Star Of Bethlehem Of The Order Of The Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliation. Survivors

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Include Two Daughters, Georgie T. Smith And Casandra T. French; Six Grandchildren; Seven Great- Grandchildren; And Two Great-Great Grandchildren. A Funeral Was Held Thursday At Fifth African Baptist Church. Dismissal Will Be Today At 10 A.M. At The Church, 3419 S. Robertson St. Burial Will Be In Mount Olivet Cemetery. Louisiana Undertaking Co. Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 12-18-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001644 Thomas - Victoria Thomas, A Retired Lab Technician At Charity Hospital, Died Monday At Her Home. She Was 89. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In Geismar And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 87 Years. She Was A Member Of The Star Of Bethlehem Of The Order Of The Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliation. Survivors Include Two Daughters, Georgie T. Smith And Casandra T. French; Six Grandchildren; Seven Great- Grandchildren; And Two Great-Great Grandchildren. A Funeral Was Held Thursday At Fifth African Baptist Church. Dismissal Will Be Today At 10 A.M. At The Church, 3419 S. Robertson St. Burial Will Be In Mount Olivet Cemetery. Louisiana Undertaking Co. Is In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 12-18-1998 ********** 001645 Thomas - Virgil Thomas, A Retired Registered Nurse, Died Thursday Of Cancer At East Jefferson General Hospital. She Was 67. Mrs. Thomas Was A Graduate Of The Hotel Dieu School Of Nursing. Survivors Include Her Husband, John William Thomas; Three Sons, John H., William O. And Timothy Thomas; Two Daughters, Mary Dona T. Dufreche And Karen T. Schindler; Two Brothers, Raymond And Maurice Legendre; Two Sisters, M. Alice 'Mim' L. Dicharry And Therese L. Nicholson; And 12 Grandchildren. A Mass Will Be Said Today At 1 P.M. At St. Rita Catholic Church, 160 Imperial Woods Drive, Harahan. Burial Will Be In Greenwood Cemetery. Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 03-09-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001646 Thomas - Virginia Lee Willette Thomas, 83, Of Bay St. Louis, Ms Passed Away At Home On Tuesday, January 11, 2005. She Lived In Bay St. Louis Since Moving From New Orleans In 1954. As A Member Of St. Ann/St. John Parishes, Mrs. Thomas Served As News Correspondent For 45 Years. She Loved Her Volunteer Work At Our Lady Of The Gulf School Library And Later At The Navy Library At Stennis Space Center. Over The Years, Mrs. Thomas Sang In Both The Olg And St. Rose De Lima Church Choirs And In Bay St. Louis Little Theatre Musical Productions. She Was A Member Of St. Rose De Lima Parish, American Legion Auxilliary Post No. 77 And The Retired Senior Volunteer Program. She Was Preceded In Death By Her Parents, Victor And Alexis 'Christian' Willette, Her Husband, August M. Thomas, Sr., Son Joseph Charles Thomas And Great Grandson, Joseph Brian Thomas. She Is Survived By Her Children, August M. Thomas, Jr. And Ally Dede Of Metairie, La, Wayne And Lynda Thomas Of Covington, La, Virginia Thomas And Pat Smith Of Cedar Grove, Wi, Cyndee And Manuel Maurigl Of Bay St. Louis, Ms, Gary Michael And Arlene Thomas Of Metairie, La, Donald Thomas And Theresa Ehrlich Of Waveland, Ms And Gerald And Melinda Thomas Of Lawrenceville, Ga, Borther, Julio And Leona Willette Of Laplace, La, Brother-In-Law, William And Joyce Thomas Of Metairie, La, Grandchildren, Pam Wertz, Rob Thomas, Christopher Thomas, Kevin Maurigl, Jennifer Nelms, Michelle Thomas, Carrie Thomas, Sean Thomas, Katlyn Thomas, And Crystal Copeland, 10 Great Grandchildren, And 1 Great Great Grandchild. The Visitation Will Be Held On Friday, January 14, 2005 From 11:30 Am Until 1:00 Pm At St. Rose De Lima Catholic Church In Bay St. Louis, Ms. A Mass Of Christian Burial Will Follow At 1:00 Pm. Interment Will Follow In St. Mary Cemetery In Bay St. Louis. In Lieu Of Flowers, The Children Request Donations Be Made In Mrs. Thomas Name To St. Rose De Lima Capital Campaign Of St. Ann Building Fund. Edmond Fahey Funeral Home In Bay St. Louis, Ms Is In Charge Of The Arrangements. Times Picayune 01-13-2005 ********** 001647 Thomas - Vonceil 'Peggy' Thomas, A Homemaker, Died Sunday Of Liver Cancer At Her Home. She Was 67. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In Tylertown, Miss., And Had Lived In New Orleans For The Past 50 Years. She Was A Member Of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors Include Her Husband, Samuel Thomas; A Son, David Peters; A Stepdaughter, Irma Daniels; A Brother, Marcus Peters; Four Sisters, Eula Fortenberry, Ora Dee Green, Virgene Mcpherson And Evy Mae Williams; 15 Stepgrandchildren; And 10 Stepgreat-Grandchildren. Visitation Will Be Friday From 7 To 9 P.M. At Dorothy Lawless Mortuary, 3825 Washington Ave. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 1 P.M. At Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church In Tylertown. Burial Will Be In The Church Cemetery. Washington Funeral Home In Tylertown Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 04-10-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001648 Thomas - Waddie Thomas Sr., A Retired Postal Service Letter Carrier, Died Monday At His Home. He Was 79. Mr. Thomas Was Born In Napoleonville And Lived In New Orleans Most Of His Life. He Was A Sergeant In The Army During World War Ii. He Was A Member Of New Zion Baptist Church And The Jugs Social And Pleasure Club. Survivors Include His Wife, Emelda Baxter Thomas; Two Sons, Waddell And Waddie Thomas Jr.; Three Daughters, Yuvoncka Singleton, Beverly Johnson And Shenita Love; Eight Grandchildren; And Two Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 11 A.M. At New Zion Baptist Church, 2319 Third St. Visitation Will Be From 8 To 9 A.M. At Murray Henderson Funeral Home, 1209 Teche St., Algiers, And From 10 To 11 A.M. At The Church. Burial Will Be In Restlawn Park. Times Picayune 02-25-1999 ********** 001649 Thomas - Wallace 'Foots' Thomas, Jr. Age 70 Years On Sunday July 2, 2000. Son Of The Late Ethel Terreborne And Wallace Thomas Sr. Husband Of Ursula W. Thomas. Beloved Father Mary Diane Thomas, Donna Thomas Walker, Gywen Thomas King And Wallace Thomas Iii. Brother Of Rev. Edward Thomas (Oakland, Ca), Gloria Dean Thomas Gray And The Late Joseph Thomas. Stepfather Of Ulysses, Gary And Oscar Gibson, Pamela Love And Andrea Blanchard. Former Husband Of Elvira Thomas Carter. Father-In-Law Of Darlene

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Thomas (Lawrenceville, N.J.), Bernell Melvin Walker And Edward King, Sr. Brother-In-Law Of Annie Johnson Thomas (Oakland, Ca), Lottie Sparks (San Diego, Ca), Joyce Tureaud, Ferdie Jones, Jr., And The Late Wilfred Gray. Godfather Of Kenneth Lewis. Also Survived By (17) Grandchildren, (16) Great Grandchildren And A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Relatives And Friends. Devoted Friend Of Geraldine Dace. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Pastor, Officers And Members Of Mt. Carmel Baptist, True Vine Baptist And New Orleans Triumph Baptist Churches And Macedonia Church Of God And Christ; Employees Of Tidewater Marine, Dependable Care, U.S. Postal Service, State Of La-O.C.S. And Amtrack; Employees And Patrons Of 4 Diamonds, Lorraine Dugout Dee's Place And Paula's Lounges, Members Of 14 Karat Social And Savings Club Are Invited To Attend The Funeral. Service Will Be Held On Monday, July 17, 2000 10:00 Am In The Chapel Of The Roses Of Charbonnet-Labat Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip St., Rev. Donald C. Jean Jacques, Officiating. (No Wake). Interment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation 8:00 Am In The Chapel. Charbonnet-Labat, Directors, 581-4411 ********** 001650 Thomas - Wallace Thomas, Sr., Died On Friday, November 8, 2002. A Funeral Service Will Be Held At 1:00 P.M. On Wednesday, November 13, 2002 At Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Visitation At The Funeral Home From 11:00 A.M. Until Service Time. Interment Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements By Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Please Visit Us At Www.Rhodesfuneral.Com To Sign The Register Book Times Picayune 11-12-2002 ********** 001651 Thomas - Walter Thomas, A Retired Freight Handler And Longshoreman, Died Sunday At Easthaven Nursing Home. He Was 85. Mr. Thomas Was Born In Modest And Lived In New Orleans For Many Years. Survivors Include His Wife, Christine Hollins; Seven Sons, Walter Jr., Clifford, Gene, Rudolf, Darrell, Tyrone And Michael Thomas; And A Brother, Columbus Thomas Jr. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 10 A.M. At Majestic Mortuary, 1833 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Visitation Will Begin At 8 A.M. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Memorial Park. 03-28-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001652 Thomas - Warren J. Thomas On Friday, 08-4-2000 Son Of Daniel A. Sr And Velvet Thomas West. Father Of Jason Thomas And Teena M. Singer. Brother Of James J. Thomas, Danielle, Donna, Bertina, Darren A., George L., Daniel A. Jr Anderson J. And Raymond West, Denise Meggs And Diane Moses. Grandfather Of Dean E. Evans. God Brother Of Andrea M. Hunter And Sharon D. Williams. Also Survived By A Host Of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Employees Of Physicians And University Hospitals Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Service On Saturday, 08-12-2000 At 10:00 A.M. At Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Rev. Jimmie Smith Officiating. No Wake. Visitation At The Funeral Home From 8:00 A.M. Until Service Time. Interment Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements By Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. ********** 001653 Thomas - Wayne 'Pal' C. Thomas, A Gardener, Died Of A Gunshot Wound Sunday At Pendleton Memorial Methodist Hospital, Apparently The Victim Of A Homicide. He Was 34. Mr. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. Survivors Include His Wife, Linda Lacoste Thomas; A Son, Wayne Thomas Jr. ; Three Daughters, Reinada, Lashanda And Jean Thomas; His Father And Mother, Luther Wise And Maradell Thomas; Two Brothers, Luther Wise And Alex Thomas; And 13 Sisters, Yvonne, Hatie Mae, Lanita, Mattie And Drena Wise, Debra And Maradell Thomas, Sharon Bean, Sandra Murphy, Yolanda Taylor, Deidre Louis, Andrea Cochran And Karen Thomas. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 11 A. M. At Tharp-Sontheimer-Laudumiey Funeral Home, 5001 Chef Menteur Highway. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park. 03-27-1992 Times Picayune ********** 001654 Thomas - Welda Allen Thomas, A Homemaker, Died Wednesday Of Undetermined Causes At University Hospital. She Was 51. Mrs. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. She Was A Member Of Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church And Its Mission Society, Help Ministry And Big Brother And Big Sister Ministry. Survivors Include A Daughter, Trudy 'Tina' Johnson; A Brother, Chris Michael Allen Of Seattle; And Three Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At Noon At Household Of Faith Full Gospel Church, 802 Third St. Visitation Will Begin At 11 A.M. Burial Will Be In St. Paul Cemetery In Thibodaux. Dorothy Lawless Mortuary Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 12-12-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001655 Thomas - Wilfred 'Spot' Thomas On Tuesday, August 31, 2004. A Visitation Will Be Held On Wednesday, September 8, 2004 From 8:00 Until 9:00 A.M. At D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 1716 N. Claiborne Ave. A Funeral Service Will Be Held At St. John Baptist Church, Phoenix, La At 11:00 A.M. On Wednedsday, September 8, 2004. Visitation Will Begin From 10:00 Until 11:00 A.M. At The Church. Interment Will Be In St. Joseph Cemetery, Phoenix, La. Arrangements By Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 1716 N. Claiborne Ave. Please Visit Our Website At Www.Rhodesfuneral.Com To Sign Guest Book. Times Picayune 09-07-2004 ********** 001656 Thomas - Willard M. Thomas, Died At 1:30 A.M. Saturday, April 11, 1992 At Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He Was Born January 17, 1924, A Native Of Pine And A Resident Of Bogalusa. He Was A Retired Insurance Adjuster And A U.S. Air Force Veteran Of Wwii, A Member And Deacon Of First Baptist Church Of Bogalusa. Visiting At Brown Mcgehee Funeral Home, 610 Avenue F., Bogalusa At 10 A.M. Sunday, April 12, 1992 Til Religious Servicees At 3 P.M. Conducted By Rev. Roger Bowers, Pastor Of First

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Baptist Church Of Bogalusa, Rev. Jerry Ratcliff, Of First Baptist Church Of Baton Rouge. Burial In Panama Cemetery, Bogalusa. Survived By His Wife, Faye Hughes Thomas, 1 Son, Stephen B. Thomas, Both Of Bogalusa; 4 Sisters Mrs. Frank (Eloise) T. Rester, Mrs. Herbert (Tessie) T. Seal, Both Of Bogalusa, Mrs. James (Ruth) T. Baughman, Of Angie And Mrs. Ethel Mae Hebert. Preceded In Death By His Parents John And Minnie Thomas And Brother Seamon Thomas. In Lieu Of Flowers, Family Has Requested That Memorial Donations Be Made To First Baptist Church, 541 Aveune F., Bogalusa Or The American Cancer Society, 4633 North Blvd., Baton Rouge. Submitted By Rosemary Ermis Source The Times Picayune ********** 001657 Thomas - William A. Thomas, A Retired Seaman In The Merchant Marine, Died Thursday Of A Heart Attack At Lakeland Medical Center. He Was 75. Mr. Thomas Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans And A Member Of Second Good Hope Baptist Church And The Disabled American Veterans. He Was A World War Ii Veteran. Survivors Include A Son, Lloyd Thomas; A Daughter, Brenda T. Miller; Five Grandchildren; And Six Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday At 11 A.M. At Tharp-Sontheimer-Laudumiey Funeral Homes, 5001 Chef Menteur Highway. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park. 09-04-1995 Times Picayune ********** 001658 Thomas - William E. Thomas, A Plant Engineer For The New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board, Died Wednesday Of Cancer At Touro Infirmary. He Was 51. Mr. Thomas Was Born In New Orleans And Lived In Mandeville For The Past Five Years. Survivors Include His Mother, Frances Hilderbrand Thomas, And A Brother, John E. Thomas. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 1 P.M. At Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. Visitation Will Begin At Noon. Burial Will Be In Lake Lawn Park Cemetery. Times Picayune 05-14-1999 ********** 001659 Thomas - William Stanley 'Sonny' Thomas Jr., An Operator With The Jefferson Parish Fire Department, Died Tuesday Of Undetermined Causes At His Home. He Was 47. Mr. Thomas Was Born In New Orleans And Lived In Jefferson. He Graduated From New University High School And Was A Navy Veteran Of The Vietnam War. He Worked For The Jefferson Fire Department For The Past 14 Years. Survivors Include A Sister, Agatha Ruth Thomas. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 11 A.M. At Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie. Visitation Will Begin At 8 A.M. Burial Will Be In Garden Of Memories. 09-12-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001660 Thomas - William Stanley Thomas Sr., A Retired Sears Service Technician, Died At His Home Wednesday. He Was 78. Mr. Thomas Was Born In Mount Pleasant And Lived In Jefferson For 45 Years. He Was A Member Of American Legion Post 203 And A Member Of Level Lodge No. 373, Jefferson. He Served In The Army During World War Ii And Won Numerous Decorations And Citations. Survivors Include A Son, William Stanley Thomas Jr.; A Daughter, Agatha Ruth Thomas; A Brother, Ned Bowen Thomas; Two Sisters, Agatha Marie Vincent And Louise Fisher; Two Grandchildren; And One Great-Grandchild. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 10 A.M. At Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Burial Will Be In Garden Of Memories Cemetery. 06-27-1994 Times Picayune ********** 001661 Thomas - William Thomas Sr., An Assistant Foreman Of Production Operations For Martin Marietta Aerospace, Died Wednesday Of Lung Cancer At Northshore Hospital. He Was 50. Mr. Thomas Was Born In New Orleans And Lived In Slidell For Seven Years. He Is Survived By His Wife, Glenn Marie Reddix Thomas; His Father, Samuel Thomas; His Mother, Dorothy Thomas Washington; Four Sons, William Reddix, William Jr. And Anthony Thomas, And Bryant Winbush; Three Daughters, Wanda And Tamika Thomas And Trishawn Thomas Burden; A Brother, Charles Smith; Two Sisters, Irma Daniels And Sandra Thompson; His Stepparents, Albert Washington And Vonceil Thomas; And Nine Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday At 8 P.M. At D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. A Dismissal Service Will Be Wednesday At 11 A.M. At The Funeral Home. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Cemetery. Times Picayune 03-21- 1993 ********** 001662 Thomas - William Thomas, Sr. (Tootie) On Thursday, October 14, 2004. Son Of The Late Taylor Thomas And Alma Thomas. Grandson Of The Late Willie And Louise Seymore. Husband Of Beatrice C. Thomas. Father Of William Thomas Jr., Hilda Thomas And Brenda Thomas Nunnery. Step-Father Of Charles A. Walker, Ronald Walker Of Fayette, Ms And Linda Walker Turner. Brother Of The Late Eula Thomas. Also Survived By 10 Grandchildren, 4 Great-Grandchildren And A Host Of Other Relatives And Friends. A Native Of Houma, La And A Resident Of New Orleans, La For 70 Years. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Pastor, Officers And Members Of Mt. Pilgrim B.C., Gibson, La And Ebenezer B.C.; Employees And Staff Of Charity Hospital, Baptist Hospital, St. Joseph Hospice And E.M. Landrum Mission Are Invited To Attend The Visitation On Wednesday, October 20, 2004 At Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, 2120 Jackson Avenue From 8:00 A.M. Until 9:00 Am. Followed By A Funeral Service At 9:00 Am. Visitation At Mount Piligrim Baptist Church-Gibson, La From 12:00 Noon Until 1:00 Pm. Followed By A Funeral Service At 1:00 Pm. Rev. Lawrence E. Landrum Officiating. Rev. J. Allen Sr. Officiating. Interment Mount Piligrim Baptist Church Cemetery, Gibson, La. No Wake. You May Sign The Guest Book On Nola.Com/Obits. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. In Charge. Times Picayune 10-19-2004 ********** 001663 Thomas - Willie Lee Thomas Jr., A Welder For Avondale Shipyard, Died Wednesday Of A Heart Attack At University Hospital. He Was 43. Mr. Thomas Was Born In St. Joseph And Lived In New Orleans For Many

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Years. He Graduated From Mcdonogh No. 35 Senior High School And Attended Delgado Community College. Survivors Include A Son, Willie Thomas Iii; A Daughter, Virginia Thomas; His Parents, Mollie And Willie Thomas Sr.; His Grandmother, Roberta Scott; Three Brothers, Johnel, Robert And Richard Thomas; Three Sisters, Roberta Brown, Maple Thomas And Alice Thomas; And Two Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Monday At Noon At Little Zion Baptist Church, 3231 Audubon St. Visitation Will Begin At 10 A.M. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park. D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 03-10-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001664 Thomas - Willie Mae Thomas, A Homemaker, Died Feb. 1 Of Undetermined Causes At Her Home. She Was 59. Ms. Thomas Was Born In Mccomb, Miss., And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 10 Years. She Was A Graduate Of Burglund High School In Mccomb. Survivors Include Her Father, Sam Thomas; Her Mother, Dovie Black Thomas; Three Brothers, Clifton, Earl And J.T. 'Bill' Thomas; And Four Sisters, Marion Pruitt Of Chicago, Marilyn Young Of Independence, Jessie Lee Thomas And Betty Taylor. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 1 P.M. At Littlejohn's Funeral Home, 4211 S. Claiborne Ave. Visitation Will Begin At 11 A.M. Burial Will Be In St. John Crematorium. 02-08-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001665 Thomas - Willie Mae Thomas, Age 63 Years, Died Of Natural Causes On Thursday, October 10, 2002 At University Hospital. Ms. Thomas Was A Native Of Lafourche Parish, La. And A Resident Of New Orleans, La. For A Number Of Years. She Is Survived By An Aunt: Mae Etta Wilson; Cousin: Irvin Wilson; And A Friend: Katherine Green. Also Survived By A Host Of Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Also Residents And Employees Of Guste Homes High Rise And Rmc Are Invited To Attend Funeral Services On Friday, October 18, 2002 At 11 Am At Union Bethel Ame Church, 2321 Thalia Street, New Orleans, La., Reverend Thomas B. Brown Officiating. Visitation At The Church At 10 Am. Interment Will Follow At Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale, La. Tharp-Sontheimer Funeral Home 4127 South Claiborne Avenue New Orleans, La. 70125...(504) 821-8411 Times Picayune 10-17-2002 ********** 001666 Thomas - Willie Thomas Jr., A Cement Finisher, Died Friday Of Heart Failure At Kenner Regional Medical Center. He Was 60. Mr. Thomas Was Born In Natchez, Miss., And Lived In Kenner. He Worked For J.L. Construction And Richard Owen Construction Co. He Was A Deacon Of Cypress Grove Baptist Church. Survivors Include His Wife, Gertrude Wilson Thomas; A Son, Willie Thomas Iii; A Daughter, Gwendolyn Thomas Treece; A Brother, Tommy Thomas; Two Sisters, Catherine Thomas Minor And Dorothy Thomas Clay; And Three Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 8 P.M. At Cypress Grove Baptist Church, 901 31st St., Kenner. Burial Will Be In Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery In Geismar. Richardson Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 05-06-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001667 Thomas - Willie Thomas Jr., A Cement Finisher, Died Friday Of Heart Failure At Kenner Regional Medical Center. He Was 60. Mr. Thomas Was Born In Natchez, Miss., And Lived In Kenner. He Worked For J.L. Construction And Richard Owen Construction Co. He Was A Deacon Of Cypress Grove Baptist Church. Survivors Include His Wife, Gertrude Wilson Thomas; A Son, Willie Thomas Iii; A Daughter, Gwendolyn Thomas Treece; A Brother, Tommy Thomas; Two Sisters, Catherine Thomas Minor And Dorothy Thomas Clay; And Three Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 8 P.M. At Cypress Grove Baptist Church, 901 31st St., Kenner. Burial Will Be In Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery In Geismar. Richardson Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 05-06-1998 ********** 001668 Thomas - Willie Thomas, Jr. On Thursday, April 18, 2002 At Tulane Hospital. Beloved Husband Of Doris Nero Thomas. Loving Father Of Terrasina T. Farve, Tammara, Willie T. And Terry Thomas. Son Of The Late Margarite Green And Rev. Willie Thomas, Sr. Brother Of Kenneth And Bruce Thomas, The Late Evelyn Rose, Barbara And Brenda Thomas, Hattie Abrams And Hebert Davis. Also Survived By 7 Grandchildren, A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives And Friends. Age 52 Years. Relatives And Friends; Pastors, Officers And Members Of First Thessalonians And Franklin Ave. Baptist Churches, Highway Byway Ministries, Greater St. Stephen F.G.B.C., All Neighboring Churches; Employees Of Sewerage And Water Board, Deluxe Cleaners, Windham Hotel, Dept. Of Social Serviceskeland Medical Center And Cohen Jr. H.S. Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Services At First Thessalonians B.C., 840 Caffin Ave. On Monday, April 22, 2002 At 9:30 A.M. No Wake. Rev. Edmond G. Prevost - Officiating. Church Visitation Monday 8:00 A.M. Until Service Time. Entombement Providence Cemetery And Mausoleum. Professional Services Entrusted To Littlejohn Funeral Home 2163 Aubrey St. Cal K. Johnson, Funeral Director - Manager Information: 940-0045 Times-Picayune On 04/21 ********** 001669 Thomas - Willye Jean Thomas, A Homemaker, Died Sunday Of A Seizure At St. Claude Medical Center. She Was 47. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In Oakvale, Miss., And Lived In New Orleans Most Of Her Life. She Graduated From Walter L. Cohen High School And Attended Howard University. Survivors Include Her Husband, Gilbert Thomas Sr.; Four Sons, Darrell Sr., Wilbert, Sean And Gilbert Thomas Jr.; A Daughter, Chantel Thomas; Her Father, Elestus Varnado; Her Mother, Ruth Longino; Three Brothers, Raymond Weathersby And Troy And Elestus Varnado Jr.; Two Sisters, Wanda Taylor And Carrie Mcclellan; And 12 Grandchildren. Visitation Will Be Today From 6 To 8 P.M. At Boissiere-Labat Family Funeral Services, 1703 N. Claiborne Ave. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 2 P.M. At New Zion Missionary Baptist Church In Oakvale. Burial Will Be In The Church Cemetery. 02-27-1998 Times Picayune **********

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001670 Thomas - Worthia 'Showboy' G. Thomas, A Jazz Musician, Died Tuesday At Charity Hospital. He Was 87. Mr. Thomas Was Born In Napoleonville And Lived In New Orleans For 71 Years. He Toured With Robert Taylor's Knee High Review And Performed In The Rabbit Foot Minstrel, The Clyde Beatty Show, And At Many Carnivals And Circuses. Survivors Include Three Brothers, Tom Thomas Of Columbus, Ohio, Peter Thomas Of Labadieville And James Thomas Of Las Vegas. A Mass Will Be Said Monday At 11 A.M. At Holy Ghost Church, 2015 Louisiana Ave. Burial Will Be In Mount Olivet. 08-14-1994 Times Picayune ********** 001671 Thomas - Yvonne Collins Thomas, Was Called Home To Rest At Charlton Methodist Hospital In Dallas, Tx. She Left Her Earthly Home In The Presence Of Family And Friends On Saturday, January 22, 2000. A Native Of New Orleans. And A Former Resident Of San Bruno, Ca. She Relocated To Dallas, Texas In 1983. Yvonne Retired From Pacbell Telephone Co., With Over 28 Years Of Service. Daughter Of The Late Oscar And Louise Collins. Loving Wife Of Albert J. Thomas. Mother Of Stacey Ellis Of Dallas, Tx. And Shauna Cooper Of Memphis, Tn. Special Mother Of Portia And Hilton Wright. Sister Of Herbert Collins Of Baton Rouge., Henderson Taylor Of Lucy., Joseph Collins, Edgar Collins, Alvin Collins And Wilhemenia Richardson, All Of New Orleans. Daughter-In-Law Of Mary Thomas-Allen Of Daly City, Ca. Also Survived By 4 Grandchildren, 7 Sisters-In-Law, 9 Brothers-In-Law, 1 Aunt, 1 Uncle And A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Pastors, Officers And Members Of Little Zion Baptist Church, East Gate Baptist Church Of Dallas, Tx., Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Service At Little Zion Baptist Church, 3231 Audubon St., On Saturday, January 29, 2000 At 10:00 A.M. Rev. Walter Hardy, Jr., Officiating. No Wake. Visitation At The Church On Saturday, From 9:00 Am Until Funeral Time. Interment Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements By: D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. ********** 001672 Thomas - Yvonne Solomon Thomas, Died On Monday, September 23, 2002. Wife Of The Late Harry Emile Thomas. Survived By: Her Sons: Steve Thomas Of New Orleans, La And Kinnon Thomas Of Gainesville, Fl; Granddaughter, Yvonne S. Thomas Of Huntsville, Al; Brother, T.G. Solomon, Sr. And His Wife, Doris Solomon Of New Orleans, La; Sister-In-Law, Corinne Abdalla Of Mccomb, Ms; Nieces: Jeannine J. Abdalla Of Mccomb, Ms, Gloria Solomon Carter Of Baton Rouge, La, Gladys Solomon Brown Of Baton Rouge, La, Glenda Solomon Bradley Of Salt Lake City, Ut; Nephews: George Solomon Of New Orleans, La, Gary N. Solomon, Sr. Of New Orleans, La And Glenn J. Solomon Of Dallas, Tx And New Orleans, La. Preceded In Death By: Her Parents: America Amuny Solomon And Najeeb Solomon. Age 81 Years. A Native Of Mccomb, Ms And A Resident Of New Orleans, La For The Past 33 Years. Mrs. Thomas Served As Co-Chair Of The Chef's Charity For St. Michael's School And Was A Member Of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Vestry, Altar Guild And Hospital Ministry. Relatives And Friends Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Services To Be Held At St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 6249 Canal Blvd. At Harrison Avenue On Wednesday, September 25, 2002 At 11:00 A.M. Visitation At The Church Beginning At 9:00 A.M. Until The Requiem Mass At 11:00 A.M. Interment Will Follow At Hollywood Cemetery, Mccomb, Ms At 2:00 P.M. In Lieu Of Flowers, The Family Requests Donations To St. Michael's Special School, 1522 Chippewa Street, New Orleans, La 70130 Or The Tulane Cancer Center, C/O Tulane University Health Sciences Center, 1430 Tulane Avenue, Box Tw 34, New Orleans, La 70112. Arrangements By Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home. Times Picayune 09-24-2002 ********** 001673 Thomas - Yvonne Solomon Thomas, Died On Monday, September 23, 2002. Wife Of The Late Harry Emile Thomas. Survived By: Her Sons: Steve Thomas Of New Orleans, La And Kinnon Thomas Of Gainesville, Fl; Granddaughter, Yvonne S. Thomas Of Huntsville, Al; Brother, T.G. Solomon, Sr. And His Wife, Doris Solomon Of New Orleans, La; Sister-In-Law, Corinne Abdalla Of Mccomb, Ms; Nieces: Jeannine J. Abdalla Of Mccomb, Ms, Gloria Solomon Carter Of Baton Rouge, La, Gladys Solomon Brown Of Baton Rouge, La, Glenda Solomon Bradley Of Salt Lake City, Ut; Nephews: George Solomon Of New Orleans, La, Gary N. Solomon, Sr. Of New Orleans, La And Glenn J. Solomon Of Dallas, Tx And New Orleans, La. Preceded In Death By: Her Parents: America Amuny Solomon And Najeeb Solomon. Age 81 Years. A Native Of Mccomb, Ms And A Resident Of New Orleans, La For The Past 33 Years. Mrs. Thomas Served As Co-Chair Of The Chef's Charity For St. Michael's School And Was A Member Of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Vestry, Altar Guild And Hospital Ministry. Relatives And Friends Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Services To Be Held At St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 6249 Canal Blvd. At Harrison Avenue On Wednesday, September 25, 2002 At 11:00 A.M. Visitation At The Church Beginning At 9:00 A.M. Until The Requiem Mass At 11:00 A.M. Interment Will Follow At Hollywood Cemetery, Mccomb, Ms At 2:00 P.M. In Lieu Of Flowers, The Family Requests Donations To St. Michael's Special School, 1522 Chippewa Street, New Orleans, La 70130 Or The Tulane Cancer Center, C/O Tulane University Health Sciences Center, 1430 Tulane Avenue, Box Tw 34, New Orleans, La 70112. Arrangements By Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home. Times Picayune 09-25-2002 ********** 001674 Thomas, - Cleo Mildred Thomas, An Employee Of The Data Audit Section For The State Department Of Health And Hospitals Office Of Public Health Services, Died Thursday At Her Home Of Angina. She Was 66. Mrs. Thomas Was Born In West Baton Rouge And Lived In New Orleans. Survivors Include Her Husband, Charles Thomas; Her Son, Herbert C. Sneed; Four Daughters, Nedra L. Griffin, Charlene V. Spears, Sharon Y. Mcneil And Thea B. Faulkner; A Sister, Ethelyn Lefebvre Earls; 14 Grandchildren; And One Great- Grandchild. A Funeral Service Will Be Held Monday At 10 A.M. At Bethany United Methodist Church, 4533 Mendez St. Burial Will Be In Mount Olivet Mausoleum Cemetery. Tharp-Sontheimer-Laudumiey Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 11-25-1990 ********** 001675 Thomas-Bryant - Emma E. Thomas-Bryant, A Retired Dietician And Food Supervisor For Children's Hospital In Chattanooga, Tenn., Died Friday Of A Bleeding Ulcer At Her Home. She Was 91. Mrs. Thomas-

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Bryant Was Born In Calhoun County, Ala., And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 23 Years. She Was A Graduate Of Gilbert Academy And A Member Of Bethany United Methodist Church. Survivors Include Her Husband, Lucius C. Bryant. A Memorial Service Will Be Held Wednesday At 2 P.M. At Bethany United Methodist Church, 4533 Mendez St. Burial Will Be Private. Tharp-Sontheimer-Laudumiey Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 02-11-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001676 Thomason - Avery Island, La-Funeral Services For Sara M. Thomason, 25, Will Be Held 1:00 Pm Thursday, November 13, 2003 At The Grove On Avery Island. Sara Was Born September 24, 1978 In New Orleans Was A Resident Of Avery Island, And Died 11:07 Am Tuesday, November 11, 2003. She Graduated From The Academy Of The Sacred Heart In New Orleans And Attended Tulane University. Sara's Wish Was To Be An Organ And Tissue Donor And Because Of That, Her Spirit Will Live On. Survivors Include Her Parents, Herndon J. Thomason And Cathy Reily Thomason Of Avery Island, La: Her Brother, John Reily Thomason Of Houston, Texas; And Her Maternal Grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Charles S. Reily Thomason Of Houston, Texas; Sara Was Preceded In Death By Her Paternal Grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Jack Thomason, Jr. Memorial May Be Made To Academy Of The Sacred Heart, 4521 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, La 70115 Or To Solomon House, 520 Center St., New Iberia, La 70560. Evangeline Funeral Homes, 314 East Saint Peter St., New Iberia, La 337-364-1881 In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 11-13-2003 ********** 001677 Thomason - John Thomason, Owner And President Of J.T. Cement Contractors Inc., Died Sunday Of Heart Failure At Ochsner Foundation Hospital. He Was 70. Mr. Thomason Was Born In Natchez, Miss., And Lived In Kenner For The Past 22 Years. He Was A Former Army Sergeant. He Was The Head Deacon At Oakland Baptist Church And Co-Owner Of Toddlers Day Care. Survivors Include His Companion, J. Blanche Bowers; A Son, John Thomason; Two Daughters, Glenda Thomason Campbell And Janet Marie Cooks; Two Brothers, Willie Thomas Jr. And Tommy Thomas Sr.; Two Sisters, Catherine Minor And Dorothy Clay; Six Grandchildren; And A Great-Grandchild. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 8 P.M. At Oakland Baptist Church, 1400 Third St., Kenner. Dismissal Will Be Saturday At 10 A.M. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park. Richardson Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 12-20-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001678 Thomason - Michael Wayne Thomason On August 29, 2005 At St. Rita's Nursing Home In St. Bernard Parish. Born In Tulsa, Oklahoma He Resided In Metairie, Louisiana. He Was 52. He Is Survived By His Brother And Spouse, Charles And Kathleen Thomason; His Sister, Carolyn Anderson; And Friend, David Berwald; Two Nieces, Karin Vermeulen And Renee Thomason; One Nephew, Capt. Charlie Thomason. He Was Preceded In Death By His Parents, Clayton And Anne Thomason. Visitation Will Be On Tuesday, November 15, 2005 At 10:00 A.M. At St. John The Baptist Church In Brusly, La Followed By A Funeral Mass At 11:00 A.M. Arrangements By Schoen Funeral Home, Covington, La Times Picayune 11-14-2005 ********** 001679 Thomas-Scott - Willie Mae Thomas-Scott, A Retired Housekeeping Supervisor For The St. Charles Inn, Died Wednesday Of A Heart Attack At Her Home. She Was 69. Mrs. Thomas-Scott Was Born In Canton, Miss., And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 51 Years. Survivors Include A Son, Michael Ray Scott Sr.; A Daughter, Donna Scott-Aladenoye Of Dallas; Five Grandchildren; And A Great-Grandchild. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 10 A.M. At Calvin J. Young Funeral Home, 2512 La Salle St. Visitation Will Begin At 9 A.M. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park. 08-12-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001680 Thomassie - Beverly Richard Thomassie, On Monday, April 15, 2002, At West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved Wife Of Emile J. Thomassie, Jr. Daughter Of The Late Norman Charles Richard And The Late Louise Thiel Richard. Mother Of Terry Thomassie Percle, Ted W. Thomassie And The Late Richard P. Thomassie. Mother-In-Law Of John T. Percle. Grandmother Of Patrick J. Thomassie, Tracy C. Thomassie, Jonathan R. Percle, Kathy L. Thomassie And Mandy T. Percle. Sister Of The Late Elizabeth Richard Gomez. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend Funeral Services On Thursday, April 18, 2002 At 11:00 Am At Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey. Interment Will Follow Services In Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna. Visitation, On Wednesday, April 17, 2002, 7:00 Until 9:00 Pm And On Thursday, 9:00 Until 11:00 Am Times-Picayune On 04/17 ********** 001681 Thomassie - Clarence Raymond 'Ray' Thomassie, A Retired Businessman And Devoted 'Lsu Tiger', Died Friday, August 12, 2005 Of Complications From Several Strokes. He Was 80 Years Old. Mr. Thomassie Was A Lifelong Resident Of Gretna, La And A Graduate Of Gretna High School In 1942. He Served In The United States Army Air Corp From 1943-1945 And Graduated From Louisiana State University In 1950. Ray Owned And Operated Zenith Incorporated, An Oil Field Contracting And Welding Business In Harvey, La And Later Was A Fleet Sales Manager At Benson Chevrolet And Lamarque Ford, Where He Achieved 'Grand Master Sales Counselor', The Highest Honor In Sales, In 1981. Ray Was Also A Former President Of The West Bank Lions International Club In Gretna. Son Of The Late Clarence E. Thomassie And Antoinette F. Thomassie, Brother Of The Late Shirley T. Johnson, He Was A Husband To The Late Lois Callahan, The Late Mireya Ponce, And Veronica Slade. Survivors Include A Daughter, Tynia Thomassie Of West Orange, Nj And Three Sons, Juan Thomassie Of Arlington, Va, Glen Thomassie Of Bush, La, And Rick Thomassie. He Is Also Survived By Six Grandchildren. After Suffering Permanent Disabilities From Several Strokes, Ray Lived For Many Years At Cjp Assisted Living In The Loving Care Of Mrs. Connie Jeanpierre. In Lieu Of Flowers, The Family Prefers That Donations Be Sent To Cjp Residential Assistance Living, 1346 Mendez Street, New Orleans, La 70122, C/O Mrs. Connie Jeanpierre. Visiting Hours Are Tuesday August 15, 2005 From 9:00 A.M. To 11:00 A.M. At Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway In Gretna, La, 367-3920. Funeral

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Services Are At Westlawn, 1225 Whitney Avenue, Gretna, La, Immediately After Visiting Hours. Times Picayune 08-14-2005 ********** 001682 Thomassie - Della Breaux Thomassie, Of Belle Chasse, La, On Friday, July 1, 2005 At Her Residence. Age 69 Years. Beloved Wife Of Floyd Thomassie, Sr. Daughter Of The Late Arnold J. Breaux And Annie Breaux. Step-Daughter Of The Late Leona Breaux. Mother Of Rickie Sr. And Keith Dufrene, Lila Hebert, Constance 'Connie' Dycus, Annie Distefano, Jane Will, Floyd Jr. And Robert Thomassie. Stepmother Of Sandra Thomassie. Sister Of The Late Hubert, Alan, Melvin, Rudy And Arnold Breaux And Beverly Dufrene. Also Survived By 21 Grandchildren And 13 Great-Grandchildren. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Employees Of Belle Chasse School Board, Are Invited To Attend Funeral Services On Tuesday, July 5, 2005 At 1:00 P.M. At Mothe Funeral Homes, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, La. Interment Will Follow Services In Restlawn Park Cemetery, Avondale, La. Visitation On Monday, July 4, 2005 - 6:00 Until 10:00 P.M. And On Tuesday - 9:00 A.M. Until 1:00 P.M. Times Picayune 07-3-2005 ********** 001683 Thomassie - Earl C. Thomassie Iii, Age 43 Years, Of Marrero, La, On Saturday, March 19, 2005. Beloved Husband Of The Late Leigh Ann Thomassie. Son Of Earl And Kathlyn Thomassie. Grandson Of Elsie Thomassie. Father Of Carmen Leigh P. Mcdonald, Camille And Leah Thomassie And Bruce Fagan. Brother Of Crystal Thomassie Meyers. Fiance Of Colleen Fagan. Father-In-Law Of Carmen O. Mcdonald Jr. Grandfather Of Devyn Mcdonald. Brother-In-Law Of Ryan Myers. Also Survived By Numerous Family And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral. Funeral Services Will Be Held In The Chapel Of Westside/ Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, La On Wednesday, March 23, 2005, At 2:00pm. Friends May Visit At The Funeral Home On Wednesday Beginning At 10:00am.Times Picayune 03-23-2005 ********** 001684 Thomassie - Floyd R. Thomassie, Sr. Of Belle Chasse, La On Tuesday, July 26, 2005 At 5:15 P.M. Beloved Husband Of The Late Della Breaux Thomassie. Father Of Sandra Thomassie And Stepsons, Rickie Sr. And Keith Dufrene, Lila Hebert, Constance (Connie) Dycus, Annie Distefano, Jane Will, Robert And Floyd Thomassie, Jr. Son Of The Late John Thomassie And Ella Langlinsis. Brother Of The Late Walter, William (Willie) And Melvin Thomassie. Also Survived By 21 Grandchildren And 13 Great-Grandchildren. Age 75 Years. A Native Of Larose, La And A Current Resident Of Belle Chasse, La. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Employees Of Intracoastal Truck Lines Are Invited To Attend Funeral Services At Mothe Funeral Homes, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, La On Friday, July 29, 2005 At 1:00 P.M. Interment Restlawn Park Cemetery, Avondale, La. Parlors Will Be Open On Friday From 10:00 A.M. Until 1:00 P.M. Times Picayune 07-28-2005 ********** 001685 Thomassie - Jerry F. Thomassie, A Retired Route Supervisor For Anheuser Busch Passed Away On Thursday, December 18, 2003 At Lakeview Regional Medical Center. Age 69 Years. Beloved Husband Of Jane Giovenco Thomassie. Son Of Elsie Mcnabb Thomassie And The Late Earl Thomassie, Sr. Father Of Kim Thomassie Gaule. Father-In-Law Of Thomas E. Gaule. Brother Of Earl Thomassie, Jr. Godfather Of Jamie Giovenco Brumfield. Great-Uncle Of Shea Brumfield And Marcie Thomassie. Also Survived By 1 Niece And 2 Nephews. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Mass At Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home Chapel, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (In Metairie Cemetery), On Saturday, December 20, 2003 At 1:00 Pm. Interment Will Follow In All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation Will Be On Saturday Morning From 11:00 Am Until Service Time. Times Picayune 12-19-2003 ********** 001686 Thomassie - John 'Big John' Thomassie, A Drummer For Luther Kent And Trickbag, Died Saturday Of A Heart Attack At West Jefferson Medical Center. He Was 47. Mr. Thomassie Was Born In New Orleans And Lived In Marrero. He Was A 1967 Graduate Of West Jefferson High School And A Member Of Musicians Mutual Protective Union Local 174-496. Survivors Include His Mother, Ella Dugas Thomassie; A Brother, Gregory Thomassie; And Two Sisters, Ann Trosclair And Pamela Parent. A Funeral Will Be Held Wednesday At 11 A.M. At Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 West Bank Expressway, Harvey. Visitation Will Be Today At 6 P.M. Burial Will Be In Hook And Ladder Cemetery. 10-29-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001687 Thomassie - Marie Hebert Thomassie, 87, Passed Away On Wednesday, November 17, 2004 In Marrero, La. Beloved Wife Of The Late Earl Thomassie, Sr. Mother Of Michael Thomassie, Elaine T. Lesnak, Linda Thomassie, Valerie Thomassie And The Late Earl Thomassie, Jr. And David Thomassie. Sister Of Elmo Hebert, Anna Mae H. Bezner And The Late Mildred H. Richardson. Daughter Of The Late Alphonse Hebert And Azelie Ordoyne Hebert. Grandmother To Arvella Lesnak And Max Lesnak. Grandmother-In-Law Of Mary Hebert Lesnak And Great-Grandmother Of Ryan Lesnak And Numerous Nieces And Nephews. She Was A Native Of Thibodeaux, La And A Resident Of Marrero Since 1925. Funeral Services Will Be Held At A Later Date. Mothe Funeral Homes, Inc. In Charge Of Arrangements. Information: 366-4343 Times Picayune 11-18-2004 ********** 001688 Thomassie - Selima Comeaux Thomassie, Retired Owner And Operator Of Thomassie's, El Dorado And Club Ninety Restaurants, Died Saturday At East Jefferson General Hospital. She Was 89. Mrs. Thomassie Was Born In Youngsville And Lived In Metairie For 60 Years. She Was A Parishioner Of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. Survivors Include A Daughter, Lillian Wentzell Hokanson; Six Grandchildren; 23 Great- Grandchildren; And A Great-Great-Grandchild. A Mass Will Be Said Today At 11:30 A.M. At Lamana-Panno- Fallo Funeral Home, 1717 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie. Burial Will Be In Garden Of Memories. 12-

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05-1995 Times Picayune ********** 001689 Thomassie - Woodrow P. Thomassie On December 10, 2002. Beloved Husband Of The Late Frances Herod Thomassie. Father Of Enola Brooks And Lloyd Leon Thomassie. Father-In-Law Of Wanda Weathers Thomassie And H. Michael Brooks Of Keller, Tx. Son Of The Late Agnes Adams Thomassie And Leon Thomassie. Brother Of Margie Barrios, Essie D'aquin, Leon Thomassie. Brother Of Margie Barrios, Essie D'aquin, Leon Thomassie, Jr. And The Late Earl Thomassie. Grandfather Of Michelle Arant And Husband Chris Of Dallas, Tx, Troy Thomassie, Gregory Boudreaux Of Phoenix, Az And Tara Thomassie. Survived By 5 Great- Grandchildren. Godson Of Enola Guidry. Also Survived By Loving Companion Of 17 Years Dot Becnel And Her Family Arlene Pelligel, Rhonda Guidry And Steve Acosta And Charles Deeters, Age 80 Years. A Lifelong Resident Of Marrero, La. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Parishioners Of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Members Of Marrero Vfw, American Legion Post 222 And United States Coast Guard Auxillary Flotilla 44 Are Invited To Attend A Mass Of Christian Burial In The Chapel Of Mothe Funeral Homes, Inc. 2100 Westbank Expy., Harvey, La On Saturday, December 14, 2002 At 12:00 O'clock Noon. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Parlors Will Be Open Friday Evening From 6:00 P.M. Until 10:00 P.M. And On Saturday Morning From 9:00 A.M. Until The Funeral Time. Times Picayune 12-13- 2002 ********** 001690 Thomaston - On Monday, December 16, 1957, At 2:15 O’clock P.M., Marie De Corte, Wife Of The Late Charles D. Thomaston, Mother Of Mrs. Malroy Gallagher Sister Of Joseph And Vincent De Corte, Mrs. Frank Favaro, Mrs. S.A. Costello, Mrs. Congetta Giamalva And The Late Felix De Corte. Also Survived By 1 Grandchild. Age 60 Years. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral From The Home Of Tharp - Sontheimer - Tharp, Inc., 4127 S. Claiborne Ave. (Parking Entrance On Milan St.), On Wednesday Morning, December 18, 1957, At 9:30 O’clock. Followed By Mass At St. Catherine Of Siena Church. Internment Greenwood Cemetery. Submitted By Angela Arbon Source: The Times - Picayune 12 - 17 - 1957 ********** 001691 Thomatis - Emily Nickerson Thomatis, A Homemaker, Died Tuesday Of A Heart Attack At Her Home. She Was 80. Mrs. Thomatis Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. Survivors Include A Son, Armond Thomatis; Three Daughters, Judy Thomatis, Bernice Frank And Ella Ellis; 10 Grandchildren; And Two Great-Grandchildren. A Graveside Service Will Be Held Friday At 10 A.M. At Mount Olivet Cemetery, 3400 Norman Mayer Ave. Charbonnet-Labat Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 08-29-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001692 Thomatis - Joseph Manuel Thomatis, A Retired Carpenter, Died Tuesday Of Lung Cancer At Veterans Administration Medical Center. He Was 64. Mr. Thomatis Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. He Is Survived By Two Brothers, Andre And Epifonio Houlemard; And Four Sisters, Victoria Anderson, Ida Duplessis, Hilda Mckay And Calotta Pierce. A Funeral Service Will Be Held Saturday At 12:30 P.M. At Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 2022 St. Bernard Ave. Burial Will Be In Mount Olive Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 05-10-1991 ********** 001693 Thome - Clement R. Thome, Age 68 Years, Passed Away Monday, September 13, 2004, After A Lengthy Illness. He Was Born And Raised In New Orleans, Louisiana. He Served In The United States Army And Was Stationed In Germany. Clem Graduated From Tulane University With A B.B.A. And Loyola University School Of Law With A Juris Doctorate And Worked In New Orleans And Houston In The Oil And Gas Industry. Clem Was A Member Of St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Community, The Knights Of Columbus Council #10861, And The Serrans. Besides His Love And Devotion To His Family And Friends, Clem Had A Gift For Gardening And Growing Delicious Vegetables. Clem Is Predeceased By His Parents, Clement And Juanita Thome. Affectionately Known To His Grandchildren As Papa, He Is Survived By His Wife Of 45 Years, Mary Louise; His Son And Daughter-In-Law, Dr. Leonard And Mary Thome, His Son, Michael Thome, His Daughter And Son- In-Law, Judy And David Loosley; And His Grandchildren: Nicholas, Virginia, Lucy, Ryan And Matthew. Clem Is Also Survived By: His Sister, Joan Wicker And Husband, Michael; His Brother, Elden And Wife Ann; His Sister, Janet Boyd And Husband, James; And His Mother-In-Law From Heaven, Josie Palazzo, Who Helped Care For Him And Prayed With Him Daily. Visitation Will Be Thursday, September 16, 2004, From 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. At Klein Funeral Home On Champions Forest Drive Spring, Tx. Prayer Service Will Be Conducted Along With Recitation Of The Rosary At 7 P.M. A Mass Of Christian Burial Will Be Held Friday, September 17, 2004 At 11:00 A.M. At St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Community In Spring, Tx, With Fr. Brendan Cahill, Rector Of St. Mary's Seminary Officiating. Interment Will Follow At Klein Memorial Park. In Lieu Of Flowers, Donations May Be Made In Clem's Memory To St. Mary's Seminary, 9845 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77024, Or To The Charity Of Your Choice. Times Picayune 09-17-2004 ********** 001694 Thompkins - Edgar 'Big Edgar' Thompkins, A Retired Truck Driver For Barriere Construction Co., Died Saturday Of A Stroke At Chalmette Medical Center. He Was 69. Mr. Thompkins Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. Survivors Include Three Daughters, Seline Francis, Lola Clark And Christine Thompkins; Three Sisters, Beatrice Williams, Elzora Sanders And Juanita Graham; Six Grandchildren; And Three Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Friday At 11 A.M. At The Church Of Full Gospel Ministry, 4026 St. Claude Ave. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Memorial Park. Majestic Mortuary Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 07-24-1997 Times Picayune **********

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001695 Thompkins - Maggie L. Thompkins, A Homemaker, Died Saturday At Chalmette General Hospital Of Congestive Heart Failure. She Was 62. Mrs. Thompkins Was Born In Madison, Fla., And Lived In New Orleans For Many Years. Survivors Include Her Husband, Edgar Thompkins; Three Daughters, Seline T. Francis, Lola T. Clark And Christine Thompkins; Five Brothers, James, Charlie, Leroy, Waldense And Addist Bennett; Three Sisters, Aline Brown, Juanita Bennett And Thelma Brannon; Six Grandchildren; And A Great-Grandchild. A Funeral Will Be Held Friday At 11 A.M. At Church Of Full Gospel Ministry, 4026 St. Claude Ave. Visitation Will Begin At 9 A.M. Burial Will Be In Madison Cemetery In Madison. Majestic Mortuary Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 06-07-1995 Times Picayune ********** 001696 Thompson - Ada Mae Thompson, A Homemaker, Died Monday In Ochsner Foundation Hospital Of Cancer. She Was 74. Mrs. Thompson Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. Survivors Include Her Husband, Percy Thompson; Two Sons, Ronald And Darrell Thompson; A Daughter, Landa T. Burch; 10 Grandchildren And Three Great-Grandchildren. A Mass Will Be Said Saturday In Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 411 N. Rampart St. Burial Will Be In Mount Olivet Cemetery. Times Picayune 08-17-1990 ********** 001697 Thompson - Aldena Estelle Shelby Thompson, A Homemaker, Died June 25 Of Renal Failure At Hotel Dieu Hospital. She Was 72. Mrs. Thompson Was Born In Napoleonville, La., And Lived In New Orleans For More Than 60 Years. She Was A Member Of First St. James Baptist Church. Survivors Include Three Sons, Alfred D. Thompson Jr. Of Merrillville, Ind., Warren S. Thompson Sr. Of Las Vegas And Carey S. Thompson Of Biggleswade, United Kingdom; Four Daughters, Janis L. Griffin Of Wheaton, Ill., And Sharon G. Breland, Cheryl A. Stewart And Aldena E. Nelson, All Of New Orleans; And 17 Grandchildren. A Funeral Service Will Be Held Monday At 8 P.M. At First St. James Baptist Church, 7007 Edinburgh St. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park. Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home, 4127 S. Claiborne Ave., Is In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 07-1-1990 ********** 001698 Thompson - Allen Thompson Jr., A Construction Worker, Died Monday In A Riverfront Accident. He Was 45. Mr. Thompson Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. He Was A Navy Veteran. Survivors Include Three Sons, Joseph, Dwayne And Allen Thompson Iii; His Father, The Rev. Allen Thompson; His Mother, Margie Thompson; A Brother, Louis Thompson; A Sister, Lynette Thompson Dandridge Of Atlanta; And A Grandchild. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 10 A.M. At St. Rose Missionary Baptist Church, 2612 Forstall St. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park. Majestic Mortuary Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 04-24-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001699 Thompson - Althea T. Thompson Entered Into Eternal Rest On Saturday, May 28, 2005 At Touro Infirmary. Daughter Of The Late Cornelius P. And Leona Bellings. Sister Of Cornelius J. Bellings. Aunt Of Vernon Bellings, Donna M. Johnson And Tralton Bellings Of Oceanside, Ca. Niece Of Edwin Thibodeaux Of Chicago, Il. Devoted Friend Of Mary Smith. Also Survived By A Host Of Other Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Other Relatives And Many Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Services On Thursday, June 2, 2005 At 11:00 A.M. Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home, Inc., 2715 Danneel St. Visitation From 9:00 A.M. Until 11:00 A.M. Burial Will Be Private. Professional Services Entrusted To Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. 2715 Danneel Street Information: 895-4903 Times Picayune 06-01-2005 ********** 001700 Thompson - Alvin W. Thompson Of Folsom On Saturday, January 8, 2000. Beloved Husband Of Cora Loyd Thompson. Father Of Billy L. Thompson And Gene Thompson. Brother Of Jeanette T. Davis, Hezzie E. Thompson, Huey C. Thompson, Emmett D. Thompson, The Late Guy Thompson, Virgil Thompson And Elzie Thompson. Grandfather Of Kristi T. Moore, Steven L. Thompson, Paula M. Thompson, L. Warren Thompson And Brian P. Thompson, Sherri T. Corb And Marla T. Poirot. Also Survived By 7 Great-Grandchildren. Mr. Thompson Was A Deacon At Bogue Falaya Baptist Church. Aged 89 Years. A Native And Life Resident Of Folsom. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral. Services From Bogue Falaya Baptist Church, 14278 Hwy. 1078, Folsom 70437 On Monday, January 10, 2000 At 11:00 Am. Interment In The Bogue Falaya Cemetery. Visitation Will Be On Sunday, January 9, 2000 From 6:00 Until 9:00 Pm At E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, Inc., 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington 70433 And On Monday From 9:00 Am Until Service Time At The Church. In Lieu Of Flowers, Donations May Be Made To The Bogue Falaya Baptist Church. ********** 001701 Thompson - Anderson Thompson, A Retired Employee Of Amstar Sugar Refinery, Died Jan. 1 Of Heart Failure At Columbia Lakeland Medical Center. He Was 74. Mr. Thompson Was Born In Sibley, Miss., And Lived In New Orleans Since 1946. He Was A Marine Corps Veteran Of World War Ii. He Was A Member Of St. Joseph Free Baptist Church. Survivors Include His Wife, Doris Thompson; Three Sons, Michael Thompson Of Dallas And Taffray And Ronald Thompson; Two Brothers, James And Joseph Thompson, Both Of Sibley; Two Sisters, Clara Martin Of Natchez, Miss., And Margaret Lynch Of Sibley; And Seven Grandchildren. A Wake Will Be Held Today At 7 P.M. At St. Joseph Free Baptist Church, 1523 Touro St. Dismissal Will Be Saturday At 11 A.M. At Mount Sinai Baptist Church In Sibley. Burial Will Be In The Sibley Church's Cemetery. Louisiana Undertaking Co. Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 01-09-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001702 Thompson - Andrew G. 'Andy'ba-Low' Thompson, At Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital In Baton Rouge, La At 12:20 P.M. Thursday, June 26, 2003. Son Of The Late Freddie Thompson And Irma Benn. Brother Of

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Katherine Darville, Betty T. Barnum And Delores T. Norman, All Of New Orleans, La. Devoted Friend Of Varie Stewart Of Convent, La. Also Survived By A Number Of Cousins, Other Relatives And Friends. He Was A Retired Supervisor For Agrico-Faustina Chemical Company. Age 67. Visiting At St. Mary's Catholic Church, Convent, La On Tuesday, July 1, 2003 From 9:00 A.M. Until Mass Of Christian Burial At 11:00 A.M. Conducted By Father Frank Uter. Interment In Church Cemetery. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 06-30-2003 ********** 001703 Thompson - Anna Bell 'Annie' Thompson, A Social Work Assistant, Died Aug. 5 Of An Apparent Heart Attack At Touro Infirmary. She Was 58. Mrs. Thompson Was Born In St. Martinville And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 40 Years. She Attended The University Of New Orleans. She Was A Former Nursing Assistant At Charity Hospital. She Was A Member Of The Order Of Eastern Star. Survivors Include Her Husband, Alvin Thompson; Two Daughters, Theresa Kendrick And Lataya Thompson; Her Foster Mother, Elvira Brown Of St. Martinville; And Two Grandchildren. A Mass Was Said Monday At St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church. Burial Was In Providence Memorial Park. Bultman Funeral Home Handled Arrangements. 08- 12-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001704 Thompson - Artemise Gant Ned Thompson, A Homemaker, Died Tuesday Of A Heart Attack At Pendleton Memorial Methodist Hospital. She Was 72. Mrs. Thompson Was Born And Raised In St. Bernard Parish And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 32 Years. She Was The Founder Of The United Bible And Prayer Band. Survivors Include Six Sons, John, Edgar, Jeremiah, Ronald, Walter And The Rev. Elias Ned; Three Daughters, Elisha N. Wesley, Jacquelyn Collins And Artemise Wilkes; Two Sisters, Ada Smith And Pearl Leach; Two Brothers, Samuel Jr. And Henry Gant; 12 Grandchildren; And Six Great-Grandchildren. A Wake And Funeral Will Be Held Sunday At 8 P.M. At Battleground Baptist Church, 2241 Flood St. Dismissal Will Be Monday At 10 A.M. At The Church. Burial Will Be In Merrick Cemetery In Violet. Cooper-Glapion Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 04-20-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001705 Thompson - Arvell Stephenson Thompson, Age 70 Years, A Retired Parole And Probation Officer For The State Of Illinois, Passed Away On Thursday, June 9, 2005. His Homegoing Celebration Commemorating His Life Will Be Held On Friday, June 17, 2005 At 10:00 A.M. At Greater Bethel Ame Church, 1300 South Street, Nashville, Tn. (Rev) Victor T. Mccullough - Officiating. Visitation From 8:00 A.M. Until 10:00 A.M. Interment National Cemetery, Nashville, Tn. He Leaves To Cherish His Many Memories: His Wife, Eleanor Peyton Thompson; One Daughter, Jeraldine Gentry; Two Brothers, James And Earl Thompson; One Sister, Sandra Edmonds; 3 Grandchildren; A Host Of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives And Friends. Aiken Funeral Home, Nashville, Tn. 'In The True Spirit Of Our Rich Ministry Of Services' Arrangements Are Provided By: Heritage Funeral Directors 'A Spirit Of Excellence' 4101 St. Claude Avenue New Orleans, La 70117 - 944-5500 Times Picayune 06-17-2005 ********** 001706 Thompson - At 1 O'clock P.M., Catherine Raftrey, Wife Of John Thompson, A Native Of Caltra Galway County, Ireland, Aged 47 Years And A Resident Of This City For The Past Thirty - Seven Years. New Orleans Daily Picayune Sunday July 20, 1890 Submitted By Rita Tonglet ********** 001707 Thompson - At 1 O'clock P.M., Catherine Raftrey, Wife Of John Thompson, A Native Of Caltra Galway County, Ireland, Aged 47 Years And A Resident Of This City For The Past Thirty-Seven Years. New Orleans Daily Picayune Sunday July 20, 1890 ********** 001708 Thompson - Barbara Carlton Thompson Of Covington, La. On Tuesday, 11-13-2001 . Beloved Mother Of Catherine, Charles And Laura Thompson. Daughter Of Mary Beth Carlton And Louis Alvin Carlton. Stepdaughter Of Wanda Carlton. Grandmother Of Victoria Thompson. Granddaughter Of Lillian Carlton. Sister Of David And Richard Carlton. Beloved Friend Of Arthur Scudari And Tracey Sieklicki. Niece Of Frank And Mary Haberger. Sister-In-Law Of Pam And Carmen Carlton. Aged 47 Years, A Native Of Houston, Tx And A Resident Of Covington, La. For The Past 17 Years. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Graveside Services, At Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, On Friday, 11-16-2001 At 11:00 A.M. Schoen Funeral Home, Covington, La. In Charge Of Arrangements. ********** 001709 Thompson - Barbara Carlton Thompson Of Covington, La. On Tuesday, November 13, 2001. Beloved Mother Of Catherine, Charles And Laura Thompson. Daughter Of Mary Beth Carlton And Louis Alvin Carlton. Stepdaughter Of Wanda Carlton. Grandmother Of Victoria Thompson. Granddaughter Of Lillian Carlton. Sister Of David And Richard Carlton. Beloved Friend Of Arthur Scudari And Tracey Sieklicki. Niece Of Frank And Mary Haberger. Sister-In-Law Of Pam And Carmen Carlton. Aged 47 Years, A Native Of Houston, Tx And A Resident Of Covington, La. For The Past 17 Years. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Graveside Services, At Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, On Friday, November 16, 2001 At 11:00 A.M. Schoen Funeral Home, Covington, La. In Charge Of Arrangements. ********** 001710 Thompson - Beatrice Thompson, A Homemaker, Died Nov. 25 At Touro Infirmary. She Was 78. Mrs. Thompson Was Born In Milikin And Lived In New Orleans For Many Years. She Was A Member Of Providence Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors Include Her Husband, Leonard Thompson; A Daughter, Shirley Freeman; Two Sons, James Isom Jr. And Melvin Zeno; 14 Grandchildren; And 16 Great-Grandchildren. A Wake Will Be

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Held Today At 7 P.M. At Providence Memorial Baptist Church, 2100 Second St. Visitation Will Begin At 5 P.M. A Dismissal Will Be Held Saturday At 11 A.M. At New St. Luke Baptist Church In St. Francisville. Burial Will Be In The New St. Luke Church Cemetery. 12-02-1994 Times Picayune ********** 001711 Thompson - Bennie Lee Thompson Of New Orleans, La. Died In Houston, Tx Where He Resided, August 3, 2004. Beloved Son Of Dorothy Chatman Thompson And The Late Bennie Lee Thompson, Sr. Father Of Dominique, Dionne, Karen, And Austin Thompson. Grandfather Of Treniqueca Thomas. Brother Of Connie Fields. Stepbrother Of Denise Scott 'Gregory', One Nephew: Carey Hightower 'Audrey', Two Great Nieces: Mariah And Sarah Hightower. Grandson Of Albertha Phillips. Nephew Of Edward, Jr. And Elard Phillips, Albertine Baptiste 'Wade', Theresa Luke 'Leo'. Also Survived By Godmother, Mary Dee And A Host Of Cousins And Friends. Children And Other Relatives Reside In Louisiana, Texas, Georgia And New York. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Also Pastor, Officers And Members Of Love And Peace Baptist Church, Southwest Community Christian Center Of Houston, Tx, First African Baptist Church, Our Lady Of Guadalupe Chapel, Mount Zion United Methodist Church And St. Theresa Little Flower Court #52, Kpcla, Classy Ladies Bowling League Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Services On Thursday, August 12, 2004 At 10 Am At Love And Peace Baptist Church, 1278 St. Denis Street, Visitation 9 Am. Officiating Reverend Henry E. Molden. Interment: Providence Park Cemetery, 8200 Airline Drive, Metairie, La. Professional Services Entrusted To: Richardson Funeral Home 11816 Jackson Street Clinton, Louisiana Times Picayune 08-11-2004 ********** 001712 Thompson - Beulah Lena Thompson On Wednesday, February 2, 2005. Beloved Daughter Of The Late Jules Thompson And The Late Theresa Boudreaux Thompson. Sister Of Florence Landry And The Late Lawrence Thompson. Aunt And God-Mother Of Brenda L. Lucas, Kenneth Thompson, And Ronnie Thompson. Great-Aunt Of Derrick Lucas, Paul Lucas, Jennifer Nickens, Steve Thompson And The Late Jeffrey Thompson. Great-Great Aunt Of Caroline And Brendon. Also Survived By Her Devoted Friend And Caretaker, Alice Thompson. A Lifelong Resident Of Gretna, La. And Harvey, La. She Was A Former Employee Of Jefferson Parish Water Works. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend Funeral Services On Saturday, February 5, 2005 At 11:00 Am At Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, La. Interment Will Follow Services In Hook & Ladder Cemetery, Gretna, La. Visitation On Saturday From 9:00-11:00 Am. In Lieu Of Flowers, Masses, Preferred. Times Picayune 02-04-2005 ********** 001713 Thompson - Bishop Joseph Anthony Thompson, Died Monday, January 3, 2005 At His Home In New Orleans, La. He Was 88 Years Old. He Was The Prelate Of Louisiana East Second Jurisdiction Church Of God In Christ, Inc. And Pastor Of Thompson Temple Church Of God In Christ, Gretna, La. He Was Preceded In Death By: His Parents, Mother Annie Thompson And Willie Thompson; His Son, Dr. David F. Thompson, Sr.; One Brother, Edward C. Thompson; Sister-In-Law: Myrtle Brown Walker And Lillian George Brown; And Brothers-In-Law: Joseph Walker, Albert Mitchell, Sr., Henry (Pumel) Brown, Percy (Casey) Brown, Woodrow Brown, Deacon Wilbert Woods And Mervin Henderson, Sr. Survivors Include: His Wife, Missionary Carrie Brown Thompson; His Daughter, District Missionary Pamela Anne Thompson Chapman; Son-In-Law, Elder Harry L. Chapman; Grandson, David Franklin Thompson, Jr.; Granddaughter, Dana Rochelle Smith; Granddaughter- In-Law, Lydia Walker Thompson; Great Grandchildren: John Henry, David Iii, Faith Christionne And Joseph Anthony Thompson. He Also Leaves To Cherish His Memories: Three Brothers: Willie W. Thompson, Jr. (Helen), Newton D. Thompson, Sr. (Shirley) And Marcus G. Thompson, Sr. (Irene); Four Sisters: E. Rosetta Thompson Diggs (Dr. George Sr.), Evangelist Annie Bell Thompson Malloy (Walter Sr.), Elnora Thompson Brown, Missionary Ethel Lee Thompson Henderson (The Late Mervin Sr.); One Aunt, Mildred Anthony Ambeau; Five Sisters-In-Law: Mother Gladys Brown Woods (The Late Deacon Wilbert), Missionary Dorothy Brown Mitchell (The Late Albert Sr.), Thelma Brown (The Late Woodrow), Hyacinth Brown (The Late Henry) And Shirley Brown Thompson; A Host Of Nephews, Nieces; And Other Relatives. The Funeral Of The Local Church Family And District 11 Will Be Held Sunday, January 9th, 2005 - 7:00 Pm At Thompson Temple Church Of God In Christ. The Jurisdictional Funeral Will Be Held Monday, January 10th, 2005 - 7:00 Pm At Thompson Temple Church Of God In Christ, 1515 Whitney Ave., Gretna, La. Visitation Will Begin 5:00 Pm On Sunday And Monday, The Official Funeral Service Will Be Held 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, January 11th At The Mahalia Jackson Theatre Of Performing Arts, 801 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, La. His Grace, The Most Reverend Gilbert Earl Patterson, International Presiding Bishop Of The Churches Of God In Christ Is Chief Officiate. Entombment Will Be In The Mcdonoghville Cemetery, Gretna, La. In Lieu Of Flowers, Monetary Donations May Be Made In Honor Of The Late Bishop To The Bishop Joseph Anthony Thompson Scholarship Foundation At Any Branch Of The Liberty Bank In New Orleans Metropolitan Area. Murray Henderson Funeral Home In Charge Of Arrangements Times Picayune 01-09-2005 ********** 001714 Thompson - Bobbie Jean Patterson Thompson, A Homemaker, Died Sunday Of Alzheimer's Disease At Her Home. She Was 57. Mrs. Thompson Was Born In Liberty, Miss., And Lived In Metairie For The Past 40 Years. She Was A Member Of Hill Of Zion Baptist Church. Survivors Include Her Husband, Jefferson B. Thompson Sr.; Two Sons, Alvin L. And Jefferson B. Thompson Jr.; A Daughter, Schynell A. Thompson; Eight Brothers, Ronnie, Eddie, Jessie, Leo, Charles, F.E., Marvin And L.S. Patterson; Two Sisters, Norma F. Loud And Evelyn Patterson; Nine Grandchildren; And A Great-Grandchild. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 1 P.M. At Shady Grove Freewill Baptist Church In Liberty. Visitation Will Be From 10 A.M. To Noon At Cook's Enterprise Funeral Home In Mccomb, Miss. Burial Will Be In The Church Cemetery. Times Picayune 12-23-1998 ********** 001715 Thompson - Caffie Thompson, A Private Sitter, Died Tuesday Of Respiratory Failure At Memorial

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Medical Center. She Was 51. Ms. Thompson Was A Life Long Resident Of New Orleans. She Graduated From George W. Carver High School. She Was A Former Employee Of Chase Bag Co. She Was A Member Of New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors Include A Son, Darren Thompson; A Daughter, Vonda Thompson; Her Mother, Eleanor B. Thompson; Four Brothers, Harry, Lucius, Michael And Louis Thompson; Two Sisters, Brenda Jackson And Easter Thompson; And Five Grandchildren. A Wake And Funeral Will Be Held Today At 8 P.M. At New Hope Baptist Church, 1807 La Salle St. Dismissal Will Be Saturday At 10 A.M. At The Church. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park. D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 10-23-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001716 Thompson - Carrie Lee Thompson, A Homemaker, Died Sunday Of A Heart Attack At Southern Baptist Hospital. She Was 60. Mrs. Thompson Was Born In Gloster, Miss., And Lived In New Orleans For Many Years. She Attended Amite County Training School In Gloster And Career Training Institute. Survivors Include Her Husband, Clarence Stretchings; Her Mother, Willie Shepherd Thompson; A Son, Tyrone Thompson Sr.; Three Brothers, Leon, George And A.B. Thompson Jr.; Six Sisters, Esther Mcwee, Willie Mae Dixon, Betty Bonds, Alma Jean Jackson, Beverly Davis And Irene Aldridge; And Two Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Friday At Noon At Gertrude-Geddes-Willis Funeral Home, 2120 Jackson Ave. Burial Will Be In St. Vincent Cemetery. Times Picayune 11-25-1993 ********** 001717 Thompson - Catherine Fitzpatrick, Beloved Wife Of Douglas Thompson, Aged 65 , A Native Of Ireland, Died 9/12/1904. Danville, Ill; Jacksonville, Ill; And St. Louis, Mo. Papers Please Copy. Submitted By Merle Farrington ********** 001718 Thompson - Cedric G. Thompson. Born: August 29, 1974. Age 31. Died On October 27, 2005 At 8:30 Am. A Native And Resident Of New Orleans, Died At 8:30 A.M. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005. Visitation Will Be From 10 A.M. To Funeral Time Friday At Community Funeral Home. Funeral Services Will Be At 11 A.M. Friday At The Funeral Home, With Burial In Southdown Cemetery. He Is Survived By His Companion, Sherine Wooden; His Parents, Anita B. Thompson And Stanley Rodney; Stepmother: Linda Brumfield, Two Stepsons: Rickey And Rickeem, Two Daughters, Chania Thompson And Odesseny Francios; Two Brothers, Frederic And Eric Thompson; And One Sister, Della Thompson. Two Sisters-In-Law Mrs. Rocquisha Thompson And Ms. Nydia Smith. Also Survived By 2 Aunts, 3 Uncles And A Host Of Nieces, Nephews And Loving Friends. He Was Preceded In Death By His Grandparents, Lawrence And Adele P. Breaud; And One Brother, Gregg Brumfield. He Was Baptist. Times Picayune 11-4-2005 ********** 001719 Thompson - Charles Edgar 'Ed' Thompson, A Retired Chief Clerk With The William G. Helis Company, Died Tuesday, October 25, 2005 At His Home In Metairie, La. He Was 86. Mr. Thompson Had Evacuated To Birmingham, Alabama Ahead Of Hurricane Katrina. His Health Deteriorated During His Five-Week Exile And He Suffered Congestive Heart Failure And Renal Failure. Born In Coshocton, Ohio, Mr. Thompson Worked With The Helis Company For 42 Years And Was A Longtime Resident Of Gentilly Woods. He Lived In Metairie, La For The Past 33 Years, Where He Was A Communicant Of St. Christopher Catholic Church. He Served In The U.S. Army During World War Ii. Mr. Thompson Is Survived By His Wife Of 33 Years, Audrey Lipps Thompson; Two Daughters, Debra T. Madere And Her Husband, Daniel C. Madere Of Metairie, La And Linda T. Buckley And Her Husband, Wilmer J. Buckley Jr. Of Houston, Tx; A Stepdaughter, Joan Lipps Of Mandeville, La; A Stepson, Fred J. Lipps And His Wife, Kit H. Lipps Of Metairie, La; And By A Brother, Joe E. Thompson Of Columbus, Oh. He Was The Grandfather Of Duane C. Madere, Sr., Folsom, La; Michael J. Buckley, Pearl River, La And Benjamin M. Buckley, North Richland Hills, Tx. He Was The Step-Grandfather Of Valerie S. Dirks, Clarksville, Tennessee, Mario J. Scramuzza Jr., Covington, La, Allison K. Kieffer, Metairie, La And Dana L. Schneider, Carriere, Mississippi. He Was The Great-Grandfather Of Duane C. 'D.J.' Madere Jr., Folsom, La And Nicholas M. Buckley, Pearl River, La. He Was Step-Great-Grandfahter Of Chad, Amanda And Lucas Dirks, Clarksville, Tn, Stefan And Chelsey Karasoulis, Metairie, La, Harry Kiefer, Metairie, La And Gianni Scramuzza, Covington, La. He Was Preceded In Death By His First Wife, Margaret Cieutat Thompson; By His Parents, Mary E. Schleick Thompson And William A. Thompson; A Brother, William R. Thompson; And A Sister, Jean T. Reynolds. The Family Gives Special Thanks To Those Who Helped Mr. Thompson In His Final Days -- U.S. Rep. Bobby Jindal, Who Assisted In Mr. Thompson's Return To Metairie; The Staff Of East Jefferson Hospital; His Sitters, Juanita Bridges, Dimple Bell, Shelia Jones, Bobbie Robertson, Judy Magee, Mary Woodard And Verline Smith; And Demetria Ally And Edgar Guidry Of Hospice Associates Of New Orleans. Family And Friends Are Invited To Attend A Funeral Mass At Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Chapel, 4747 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, La At 2:00 P.M. On Tuesday, November 8, 2005. Visitation Begins At 12:00 Noon At The Funeral Home. Burial Will Follow At Lake Lawn Mausoleum. Times Picayune 11-6-2005 ********** 001720 Thompson - Charlie Thompson, A Retired Laborer For Celotex Corp., Died Wednesday Of A Heart Attack At Columbia Riverview Medical Center In Gonzales. He Was 81. Mr. Thompson Was Born In Geismar And Lived In Marrero For Many Years Before Moving Back To Geismar. He Was A Member Of Keystone Masonic Lodge No. 12, Af&Am. Survivors Include Three Sons, Charles Taylor Of Baton Rouge And Charles And Cornell Johnson Of Harvey; A Daughter, Adeline Ambeau; A Brother, Isaac Thompson Of Marrero; Three Sisters, Margaret Lewis Of New Orleans, Virginia Brown And Ellen Willis; Seven Grandchildren; And Five Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 1 P.M. At Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church In Geismar. Visitation Will Be Today From 4 To 7 P.M. At Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home In Gonzales. 05-23-1997 Times Picayune **********

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001721 Thompson - Chelsie Lola Thompson Died Dec. 7 Of Heart Failure At Columbia Lakeland Medical Center. She Was 11 Months Old And Lived In New Orleans. Survivors Include Her Mother, Latasha Thompson; Her Father, Willie Jones; Two Brothers, Calvin Thompson And Justin Simme; A Sister, Mariel Jeareau; And Her Grandmother, Sheila Beaulieu. A Graveside Service Will Be Held Today At 11 A.M. At Resthaven Memorial Park, 10400 Old Gentilly Road. D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 12-16- 1997 Times Picayune ********** 001722 Thompson - Chriss Marie Campbell Thompson, A Homemaker Died Wednesday Of Breast Cancer At Memorial Medical Center. She Was 52 Years Old. Chriss Was The Devoted Wife Of 35 Years Of The Late Lt. Henry James Thompson Iii. Mrs. Thompson Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. She Graduated From L. B. Landry High School. She Was A Former Employee Of Wembly Tie Company And Delchamps Food Store, Inc. She Was A Member Of Greater St. John Baptist Church In Barataria, La Where She Served As A Choir Member And Treasurer Of The Women's Department. She Was A Former Member Of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. She Was The Mother Of Two Sons, Dwayne Joseph, Elliott James, One Daughter, Danielle Triniece; Daughter Of Elzida And The Late Joseph Randolph Sr.; Sister Of Two Brothers, Joseph Jr. And Randell Randolph, And One Sister, Pauline R. Gillard. She Is Also Survived By Eleven Sister-In-Laws: Rolanda, Andrea, Rita, Barbara, Alecia, Yolanda, Angela, Patrice, Anysia, Lilly, And Eleanore: Five Brother-In-Laws: Curtis Sr., Peter, George, Harold, And Theodore; Three Aunts: Ophelia, Janell, And Urselanda; One Uncle, Larry; Two Daughter-In-Laws, Francine And Lear; Four Grandchildren: Anissa, Adrian, Imani, And Aiesha; Two Godchildren: Robyn And Tonya: And A Host Of Other Relatives And Friends. Members Of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church, Village De Lest Baptist Church, Full Gospel & Faith Temple Churches Of God In Christ, Family, Friends Are Invited To Attend The Homegoing Celebration To Be Held At 10:00 A.M. On Monday, December 20, 2004, At The Greater St. John Baptist Church, 2823 Privateer Blvd., Barataria, La. Rev. Harold Clark, Officiating. Visitation Will Begin At 8:00 A.M. Interment At Christian Social Cemetery In Gretna, La. Murray Henderson Funeral Home Is In Charge Of The Arrangements. Times Picayune 12-19-2004 ********** 001723 Thompson - Clarence 'Bishop'clay' Joseph Thompson Departed This Life On Wednesday, January 15, 2003 At Meadowcrest Hospital. Beloved Husband Of Minnie Haten Thompson. Devoted Father Of Tashelia Nelson And Tammy Holden, Brandon Hudson And Troy Dubuclet. Grandfather Of Devin And De'andre Nelson. Son Of The Late Vanderbilt Joseph And Leotha Thompson. Stepson Of Elnora 'Sally' Joseph. Father-In-Law Of Larry Holden, Jr. Brother Of The Late Willie Clark, Hampton Harris, Jr. And Clifford Harris. Stepbrother Of Harold Harry. Also Survived By 11 Sisters-In-Law, 6 Brothers-In-Law And A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins Others Relatives And Friends. Age: 57 Years. A Native Of Marrero, La. Lived In Los Angeles, Ca. For Many Years And A Resident Of Harvey, La. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Pastors, Officers And Members Of St. Mary B.C. And All Neighboring Churches. Employees Of Nouveau Urban Wear, Usda Forest Service, Sears, Creative Kids Care And Bank One Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Service From St. Mary B.C. 6223 6th St., Marrero, La. On Saturday, January 25, 2003 At 10:00 A.M. Rev. Wilbert Tross, Jr. - Officiating 'No Wake' Visitation From 9:00 A.M. Until Service Time At The Above Named Church. Interment: Restlawn Cemetery-Avondale, La. Arrangements By Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. Times Picayune 01-24-2003 ********** 001724 Thompson - Claude Thompson Sr., A Production Mechanic At Louisiana Power & Light, Died Friday Of Complications From A Stroke At Meadowcrest Hospital. He Was 47. Mr. Thompson Was Born In New Orleans And Lived On The West Bank For Many Years. He Was A Graduate Of Lincoln High School, Where He Was Captain Of The Football Team. He Was Senior Deacon At St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church In Marrero. He Was Past Master Of Richmond Lodge Number One. Survivors Include His Wife, Elaine Jones Thompson; Three Sons, Claude Jr., Cragius And Chris Thompson; A Daughter, Lawanda Sherie Thompson; His Mother, Lucy Scott Thompson; Three Brothers, Ivory Scott, James And Bob Thompson; Four Sisters, Elaine Dyer, Adeline Anderson, Emily Harris And Ulinder Franklin; And Six Grandchildren. A Wake Will Be Held Today At 8 P.M. At Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 1419 Fourth St. In Westwego. A Dismissal Will Be Held Wednesday At 11 A.M. At The Church. Burial Will Be In Restlawn Cemetery. Davis Mortuary Service Inc. Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 11-15-1994 Times Picayune ********** 001725 Thompson - Clausell Thompson Sr., A Retired Deliveryman For Frank L. Beier Radio Inc., Died May 12 Of A Heart Attack At His Home. He Was 62. Mr. Thompson Was Born In Evergreen, Ala., And Lived In New Orleans For Many Years. Survivors Include His Wife, Lillie Mccants Thompson; Four Sons, Clausell Jr., Stanley, Terry And John Thompson; Six Daughters, Lucy, Lillie, Jacqueline, Tracy And Darlene Thompson And Claudette Brown; Five Brothers, Leslie, Willie Frank And Earl Thompson Of Evergreen, Horpson Thompson Of Alabama And Robert Thompson Of New Orleans; Three Sisters, Mary Salter, Lucy Holder And Jessie Mae Dukes Of Evergreen; And 12 Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 11 A.M. At Centennial No. 1 Baptist Church In Evergreen. Burial Will Be In The Church Cemetery. Fluke Funeral Home In Evergreen Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 05-19-1995 Times Picayune ********** 001726 Thompson - Cosey Thompson On Sunday, January 5, 2003. Wife Of The Late Nathaniel Thompson. Mother Of The Late Herbert And George Jackson, Sr. And Desiree Wright. Sister Of The Late Edward Moran. Beloved Mother-In-Law Of Mercedes Z. Jackson. Survived By 6 Grandchildren: Deborah Jackson, Patricia Sutton, Vernon And George Jackson, Jr., Natashia Wright, And Jarvella Clark. Also Survived By A Host Of Relatives And Friends. Preceeded In Death By Her Parents. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also

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Pastors, Officers And Members Of Ebenezer M.B.C., St. John Institutional M.B.C., Also Priest And Parishioners Of Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Church, Employees Of Serenity House And Dillion's Group Facility Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Service On Thursday, January 9, 2003 At 11:00 Am From Ebenezer M.B.C., 2815 S. Claiborne Ave. Dr. Lawrence E. Landrum, Jr. - Officiating. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery. Visitation From 10:00 Am Until Service Time. Arrangements By Magee's Funeral Home. Rev. David M. Patin, Sr. And Gwiena Magee Patin, Directors Times Picayune 01-08-2003 ********** 001727 Thompson - Curtis Thompson, A Retired Merchant Seaman, Died March 9 At Stonebridge Convalescent Center In Gretna. He Was 89. Mr. Thompson Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. He Was An Army Veteran. Survivors Include Four Daughters, Devonia Carriere Butler, Delores Thompson Stalling, Muriel Thompson Woodruff And Elaine Thompson Walker; 15 Grandchildren; And Eight Great-Grandchildren. A Memorial Service Will Be Held Today At Noon At Gaskin-Tilly Mortuary, 1225 N. Rampart St. Visitation Will Begin At 11 A.M. Burial Will Be In St. John Cemetery. Times Picayune 03-27-1999 ********** 001728 Thompson - Darrell Michelle Thompson Entered Into Eternal Rest At Pendleton Memorial Methodist Hospital On Thursday, March 20, 2003 At 10:45 A.M. Beloved Husband Of Anastasia Roberts Thompson. Devoted Father Of Twanna And Marlena Roberts And Megan Thompson. Loving Son Of The Late Percy And Ada Mae Thompson. Brother Of Lolita Coleman, Landa Bunch, Eroll Jospeh, And Ronald Thompson. Also Survived By A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Other Relatives And Friends. Age 50 Years A Native And A Resident Of New Orleans, La. Relatives And Friends Also Pastors, Officers, And Members Of Mt. Sinai B.C., St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, And Neighboring Churches. Employees Of Goodwill Industries, Civil Sheriff Dept., Icu Unit Of Methodist Hospital, Mary D. Coghill Elementary, F.W. Gregory Jr. High, Booker T. Washington High School, Entercom Broadcasting, Fair Grounds, Ochsner, Computer Discount, And Andrew J. Bell Jr. High Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Service. From Mt. Sinai B.C., 1249 Lebouef Street, Algiers, La, On Saturday, March 29, 2003 At 11:00 A.M. Reverend Walter C. Jackson Officiating 'No Wake'. Visitation From 9:00 A.M. Until Service Time At The Above Named Church. Interment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery-New Orleans, La. Arrangements By Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St, Gretna, La. Times Picayune 03-28-2003. ********** 001729 Thompson - David Franklin Thompson Sr., A Professor Of Psychology At Southern University At New Orleans And Program Coordinator For The New Orleans Office Of Employment Training And Development, Died Sunday Of A Heart Attack At Meadowcrest Hospital. He Was 41. Mr. Thompson Was Born In New Orleans And Lived In Gretna And New Orleans. He Graduated From West Jefferson High School And Received A Bachelor's Degree From Suno. He Also Earned A Bachelor's Degree, A Master's Degree In Social Work, A Master's Degree In Psychology And A Doctorate In Psychology From Tulane University. Mr. Thompson Was An Ordained Elder And Associate Minister At Thompson Temple Church Of God In Christ. He Was The First President Of The Education Board Of Eastern Louisiana, Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Of The Church Of God In Christ. He Was Co-Founder Of The New Orleans Black Social Workers Organization And A Member Of Omega Psi Phi National Fraternity. Survivors Include His Wife, Patricia Toledano Thompson; A Son, David F. Thompson Jr.; His Parents, Bishop And Mrs. Joseph A. Thompson; And A Sister, Pamela Thompson Lyons. A Funeral Will Be Held Friday At 8 P.M. At Thompson Temple Church Of God In Christ, 1515 Whitney Ave., Gretna. Dismissal Will Be Saturday At 11 A.M. At The Church. Burial Will Be In Mcdonoghville Cemetery. Murray Henderson Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 01-19-1995 Times Picayune ********** 001730 Thompson - Deira Nicole Thompson, An Infant, Died Thursday Of Respiratory Failure At Tulane Medical Center. She Was 9 Hours Old. Survivors Include Her Father, Jason Dundas; Her Mother, Denise Nicole Thompson; And Her Grandparents, Barbara Williams, Ira Elzey And Michelle And Eric Dundas. A Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday At 1 P.M. At Dorothy Lawless Mortuary, 3825 Washington Ave. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park. 06-29-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001731 Thompson - Deshawn Joshua Thompson Passed On Sunday, December 11, 2005 At The Age Of 18. He Was A Student Who Attended Sarah T. Reed High School. He Was A Native And Resident Of New Orleans, La. He Was A Member Of Sarah T. Reed Marching Band And A Lifeguard With Nord. He Was The Son Of Demorris, Sr. And Johnnie Thomson. Grandson Of Willie Yvonne Thompson Of Cerritos, Ca And Almasie Rodgers Of Seattle, Wa. Brother Of Demorris, Jr. (Tausha), Of Hampton, Ga, Daryl Of Tylertown, Ms, Darrick Of Dallas, Tx, D'juan Of Irving, Tx, And Drew Thompson Of Baton Rouge, La And Rochelle (Al) Johnson Of Kenner, La. A Funeral Service Was Held On Friday, December 16, 2005 At D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 1020 Virgil St., Gretna, La. Times Picayune 12-19-2005 ********** 001732 Thompson - Diane Marie Thompson On Tuesday, April 1, 2003 At University Hospital. Sister Of Evelyn Severin, Albertha Smith, Audrey Jones, Robert Thompson, Leroy Thompson And Anthony Thompson And The Late Richard Thompson, Jr. Beloved Aunt Of Dana Coleman And Robin Johnson. Daughter Of The Late Jeannette Gaskin Thompson And The Late Richard Thompson. Also Survived By Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Brothers-In-Law, Sisters-In-Law And Friends. A Native Of Kenner, La. And A Resident Of Eastern New Orleans For 12 Years. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Services From Richardson Funeral Home, 11112 Jefferson Hwy. On Friday, April 4, 2003 At 11:00 A.M. Rev. Teno, Officiating. Interment Providence Memorial Park. Dismissal Services At Richardson Funeral Home In Charge. Times Picayune 04-3-2003. **********

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001733 Thompson - Donnell G. Thompson, A Homemaker, Died Thursday Of A Heart Attack At Pendleton Memorial Methodist Hospital. She Was 67. Mrs. Thompson Was Born In Dothan, Ala., And Lived In New Orleans For Many Years. She Was A Member Of The Church Of The Apostolic Faith. Survivors Include Her Husband, John D. Thompson Sr.; Two Daughters, Valentina And Cherril Thompson; Two Sons, Larry Grayer Of Dothan And Bobby Grayer Of Gary, Ind.; A Stepson, John D. Thompson Jr. Of Oakland, Calif.; A Stepdaughter, Johnell Thompson Of Oakland; A Brother, Buster Grayer Of Dothan; A Sister, Dahl Grayer Of Dothan; Eight Grandchildren; And A Great-Grandchild. A Funeral Will Be Held Thursday At 10 A.M. At The Church Of The Apostolic Faith, 4369 Ray Ave. Visitation Will Begin At 9 A.M. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Memorial Park. Estelle J. Wilson Mortuary Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 09-13-1995 Times Picayune ********** 001734 Thompson - Dorothea Anderson Thompson, A Retired Assistant Store Manager, Died Thursday Of A Heart Attack At St. Tammany Parish Hospital. She Was 74. Mrs. Thompson Was Born In Salina, Kan., And Lived In Covington For The Past 43 Years. She Worked At The Sears, Roebuck And Co. Store Near Covington For 28 Years. She Was A Member Of First Baptist Church Of Abita Springs. Survivors Include Two Sons, Terry S. Thompson Of Langley Air Force Base, Va., And James I. Thompson; Two Sisters, Edith Shelton Of Kansas And Jean Powell Of California; And Three Grandchildren. A Funeral Was Held Sunday At E.J. Fielding Funeral Home. Burial Was In Abita Springs Cemetery. 03-18-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001735 Thompson - Dorothy Thompson, Died On August 15, 2004. A Funeral Service Will Be Held At Peck United Methodist Church, 3631 Washington Avenue On Friday, August 20, 2004 At 10:00 A.M. Visitation Will Begin At 9:00 A.M. Interment Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. Please Visit Our Web Site: Www.Rhodesfuneral.Com To Sign The Guest Book. Times Picayune 08-19-2004 ********** 001736 Thompson - Dr. Judith Marie Rann Thompson, A Professor, Died June 18 Of Cancer At Hillsboro Triangle Hospice In Hillsboro, N.C. She Was 52. Dr. Thompson Was Born In New Orleans And Lived In Greensboro, N.C. She Taught At The University Of Minnesota, The University Of North Carolina, Louisiana State University And Bennett College In Greensboro. She Graduated From Xavier Preparatory High School And Xavier University And Received A Master's Degree From The University Of Central Oklahoma And Master's Degrees In Public Health And Higher Education And A Doctorate From The University Of Minnesota. She Had Articles Published In The North Carolina Medical Journal, The Journal Of Alcohol And Drug Testing, And The Review Of Higher Education. She Was A Member Of The Greensboro Task Force To Reduce Family Violence And The Work First And Family Violence Advisory Group. She Volunteered At The Greensboro Day School, Where She Received The First Dr. Judith Rann Thompson Award. She Was A Member Of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Survivors Include Two Sons, Stephen Rann And Jeffery Rann Thompson; A Daughter, Alison Rann Thompson Of St. Paul, Minn.; And Her Mother, Bernice Oubre Rann Of New Orleans. A Memorial Mass Will Be Said Friday At Noon At Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church, Napoleon Avenue At La Salle Street. 07-09-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001737 Thompson - Dr. William Covington Thompson, A Professor, Mentor And Role Model For Many Of The Regions Psychoanalysts, Died Thursday At Ochsner Foundation Hospital. He Was 80. A Native Of Los Angeles Who Fell In Love With New Orleans, He Had Lived In Metairie For The Past 52 Years. Dr. Thompson Had Worked As A Psychoanalyst Since The 1950s, Said One Of His Proteges, Dr. Remi Gonzalez. A Steadfast Freudian Who Adhered To The Classical School Of Psychoanalysis, He Was One Of The Original Graduates Of The New Orleans Psychoanalytic Institute In 1954, Gonzalez Said. Since Then, Dr. Thompson Was An Instructor At The Institute And Tulane University And A Lecturer At Loyola And Louisiana State Universities, Ensuring That Nearly Every Psychoanalyst To Study In The Region Spent Some Time Under His Tutelage. He Received His Undergraduate And Medical Degrees From The University Of Southern California And A Masters Degree From The Tulane School Of Medicine And Also Graduated From The Washington Psychoanalytic Institute. He Had A Private Practice In New Orleans For Many Years. At Various Times, He Also Worked On The Staff Or As A Consultant At Depaul Hospital, Touro Infirmary, East Jefferson General Hospital And Tulane Medical Center. He Was A Lieutenant In The Navy Medical Corps During World War Ii, Interning At The Naval Hospital In San Diego And Serving In The Pacific. Dr. Thompson Was A Sailor Who Studied Art And Appreciated The History Of New Orleans. He Was Such A Charismatic Person, Gonzalez Said. You Always Wanted To Come Back For More After Talking To Him. He Was A Member Of Many Professional Organizations And A Past President Of The New Orleans Psychoanalytic Society. But One Of The Most Telling Things About Dr. Thompson Could Be Found In The Organization Of His Curriculum Vitae, Where He Put His Post As President Of The Dads Club At His Childrens School At The Top Of His List Of Community Activities. That Was His Specialty, Child Development, And He Was Such A Wonderful Dad, Said His Daughter, Marianne Thompson. Everyone Used To Say, It Must Be So Weird To Have A Shrink For A Dad, But It Wasnt. He Was So Friendly And Fun-Loving. After News Of His Death Spread, Marianne Thompson Said, She Realized The True Scope Of His Private Work. Ive Had So Many Conversations With People Who Said He Saved Their Lives, She Said. After He Closed His Private Practice In 1992, Dr. Thompson Surprised His Family With Another Challenging Career Turn, Working At The Veterans Affairs Medical Center Until He Turned 79 And Was Forced Into Retirement With A Broken Arm. He Never Hung Up The Gloves, Gonzalez Said. Besides His Daughter Marianne, Survivors Include A Son, Philip Covington Thompson; Another Daughter, Gail Thompson; And Two Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Monday At Noon At St. Martins Episcopal Church, 2216 Metairie Road, Metairie. Visitation Will Begin At 11 A.M. Burial Will Be In Lake Lawn Cemetery. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 09-20-1998

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********** 001738 Thompson - Edgar G. Thompson, A Retired Truck Driver, Died Sunday Of A Heart Attack At Lakeland Medical Center. He Was 72. Mr. Thompson Was Born In Plaquemine And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 50 Years. He Was A Truck Driver For Dupre Coffee Co. And A Former Longshoreman. He Was A Member Of Nazarene Baptist Church. Survivors Include Three Sons, The Rev. Michael And Donald Kelly And Larry Poole; And Three Daughters, Irene And Catherine Thompson, Both Of Donaldsonville, And Sharon Poole. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 10 A.M. At Tharp-Sontheimer-Laudumiey Funeral Home, 5001 Chef Menteur Highway. Visitation Will Begin At 9 A.M. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park. 03-01-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001739 Thompson - Edith Vera Triche Thompson, A Homemaker And Former Nurse, Died Friday At Lakeland Medical Center. She Was 76. Mrs. Thompson Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. She Graduated From Xavier Preparatory School And Earned A Degree In Nursing From Xavier University. She Worked At Charity, Hotel Dieu And Mercy Hospitals. She Was A Parishioner Of St. David's Catholic Church. Survivors Include A Son, David Thompson; A Daughter, Alice Thompson; A Brother, Raymond Lewis Triche; Six Grandchildren; And Five Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 10 A.M. At Dorothy Lawless Mortuary, 3825 Washington Ave. Burial Will Be In Garden Of Memories. 06-22-1995 Times Picayune ********** 001740 Thompson - Edward Thompson Sr., A Retired Railroad Trackman, Died Sunday At St. Claude Medical Center. He Was 84. Mr. Thompson Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. Survivors Include A Son, Edward Thompson Jr., And A Daughter, Mercedes Thompson Booker. A Funeral Will Be Held Wednesday At Noon At Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, 2515 Franklin Ave. Visitation Will Begin Wednesday At 11 A.M. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park. Dorothy Lawless Mortuary Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 09-15-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001741 Thompson - Eleanora Thompson Departed This Life On Saturday, December 12, 2003. Daughter Of The Late Degree And Easter R. Bishop. Beloved Wife Of The Late Booker T. Thompson. Mother Of Harry, Lucius, Michael And Louis Thompson And The Late Booker T. Thompson, Jr., Easter Thompson, Brenda Jackson And Caffie Thompson. Sister Of Lando Bishop. Grandmother Of Vonda, Daren, Corey And Kenya Thompson, Chaila Williams, Tyrone Thomas, Louise E. Scott, Yamann And Ndabaningi Robinson, Harry, Barry, Larry And Tanya Riley, William, Jr. And Rachel Jackson, Ester R. Perez, Renaldo And Louis O'neal And Gerald Morgan. Also Survived By A Host Of Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Pastors, Officers And Members Of New Hope Baptist Church, St. James Methodist Church, Easter Seals Of Louisiana, Kaiser Alumni Of Gramercy, La, Chalmette Medical Center And Life Care Hospital And The Lautenschlaever Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Service On Saturday, December 20, 2003 At 11:00 Am At Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Visitation From 9:00 - 11:00 Am. Interment: Providence Park. Times Picayune 12-18-2003 ********** 001742 Thompson - Ellen Elzey Thompson, A Homemaker, Died Tuesday At Her Home. She Was 88. Mrs. Thompson Was Born In Alexandria And Lived In Kenner 60 Years. She Was A Member Of Nineveh Baptist Church And Its Steward Board. Survivors Include A Daughter, Martha Evans; Eight Grandchildren; And 25 Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 10 A.M. At Nineveh Baptist Church, 1009 Wilker Neal Ave., Metairie. Burial Will Be In St. Mark Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home Is In Charge Of The Arrangements. Times Picayune 11-20-1993 ********** 001743 Thompson - Elmira E. 'Myra' Taylor Thompson Of Covington On Saturday, February 23, 2002. Mother Of Lillie Thompson Bernard And Margaret 'Betty' Thompson Thigpen. Preceded In Death By Sons: Ulyssus Thompson And Marvin Thompson. Grandmother Of Beverly Morgan, Richard Thompson, Cheryl Clifton, Linda Oalmann, Kathy Sharp, Donna Little, The Late Allen Bernard And Delores Williams. Also Survived By 11 Great-Grandchildren, 8 Great-Great-Grandchildren And 2 Step-Great-Grandchildren. Age 104 Years. A Lifelong Resident Of Covington. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Services On Monday, February 25, 2002 At 11:00 A.M. From The Chapel Of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Inc., 2260 West 21st Ave., Covington 70433. Interment In Pilgrim Rest Cemetery. Visitation On Sunday, February 24, 2002 From 6:00 P.M. Until 9:00 P.M. And Again On Monday From 9:00 A.M. Until Service Time. Times-Picayune On 02/24 ********** 001744 Thompson - Eloise Garrison Thompson, A Homemaker, Died June 27 Of Complications From Diabetes At Kaiser Hospital In Torrance, Calif. She Was 62. Mrs. Thompson Was Born In New Orleans And Lived In Compton, Calif., For The Past 40 Years. She Was A Graduate Of Mcdonogh No. 35 Senior High School And Attended Xavier University. She Was A Former Member Of First Street United Methodist Church In New Orleans. Survivors Include A Son, Michael A. Thompson Of Osaka, Japan; And Three Brothers, Donald Garrison Of San Jose, Calif., And Reginald And Sidney Garrison Jr. Of New Orleans. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At Manchester Chapel In Inglewood, Calif. Burial Will Be In Inglewood Cemetery Park. Inglewood Cemetery Mortuary Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 07-04-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001745 Thompson - Ernestine D. Thompson Departed This Life On Sunday, August 8, 2004 At University Hosptial. Wife Of The Late Malcolm 'Mac, Machum' Thompson. Beloved Mother Of Patricia T. Goins, Wayne

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Franklin, Shelia F. Morris, Bertha F. Gasper, Winston And Mark Franklin. Daughter Of The Late Rev. Rudolph And Bertha Payton Davis. Sister Of Hattie Davis Of Baton Rouge, La., Sally 'Cornelius' Gardner Of New Orleans, La., Roxie Davis Of Baton Rouge, La., Louvenia Dapramont Of Inkster, Mi., Margaret 'Robert' George Of Colorado Springs, Co., Feltus 'Elizia' Davis Of St. Francisville, La. And Charles 'Ruby' Davis Of Houston, Tx And The Late Lionel, Edward, James And Reginald Davis. Also Survived By 14 Grandchildren 3, Great Grandchildren And A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Other Relatives And Friends. Age 74 Years, A Native Of St. Francisville, La. And A Resident Of New Orleans, La. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Pastors, Officers And Members Of St. Matthews United Methodist Church And All Neighboring Churches Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Service From St. Matthews United Methodist Church, 1100 Verret St., New Orleans, La On Saturday, August 14, 2004 At 11:00 A.M. Rev. Andrew J. Douglas, Officiating. 'No Wake'. Visitation From 9:00 A.M. Until Service Time. Interment: New Hope Cemetery, Gretna, La. Family Guest Book May Be Signed At Www.Legacy.Com Arrangements By Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St., Gretna, La. Times Picayune 08-13-2004 ********** 001746 Thompson - Ethel Bowie Thompson On Monday, November 8, 2004 At Lindy Boggs Medical Center. Companion Of Clifford Sutton. Mother Of Regina Brown And Deanna. Sister Of Torrence Bowie And Xavier Bowie. Also Survived By A Host Of Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Also Pastor And Congregaton Of Israel Baptist Church Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Services On Saturday, November 13, 2004 At 11:00 A.M. From The Israel Baptist Church, 1701 Marais Street. Dr. E. Leroy Brown Officiating. Interment Providence Memorial Park. Visitaiton At The Church 9:00 Am-11:00 Am Boissiere - Labat Family Funeral Services 1703 N. Claiborne Avenue New Orleans, La 70116, 944-4958 Www.Familyfuneralservices.Org. 'Where Family Matters' Times Picayune 11-12-2004 ********** 001747 Thompson - Eugenia V. 'Woodie' Thompson, A Homemaker, Died Saturday Of Undetermined Causes At Memorial Medical Center. She Was 55. Mrs. Thompson Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. She Graduated From Booker T. Washington High School And Attended Dillard And Xavier Universities. She Was A Parishioner Of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church. Survivors Include A Son, Ramon Thompson; A Brother, Chester P. Thompson; And A Sister, Jeraldine B. Holloway. A Mass Will Be Said Friday At 10 A.M. At St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, 2203 Second St. Visitation Will Begin At 8 A.M. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 04-014-1999 ********** 001748 Thompson - Florence Maude Parnell Thompson, On Wednesday, March 27, 2002 In Chicago, Illinois. Daughter Of The Late John C. And Eliza Parnell. Wife Of The Late Theophilus Thompson. Beloved Mother Of Pamela Thompson Of Flossmoor, Il. Sister Of Ethlyn Mcdowell, Ann Laws, The Late Eddie, Cleve And Tommie Parnell. Also Survived By Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family; Also Members Of St. Luke Episcopal Church And Lambda Pi Alpha Sorority Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Services On Saturday, April 6, 2002 At 10:00 A.M. Visitation From 9:00 A.M. At St. Luke Episcopal Church, 1222 North Dorgenois Street. Interment Will Follow In Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements By Louisiana Undertaking Company, Jeffery Jenkins, Director. Times-Picayune On 04/04 ********** 001749 Thompson - Frank Thompson, Jr. On Tuesday, January 13, 2004 At 11:11 P.M. At Meadowcrest Hospital. Age 59 Years. Beloved Husband Of Sadie Guilford Thompson. Son Of The Late Frank Thompson, Sr. And The Late Azerene Veal Blouin. Father Of Aline Henry Dove Of New Orleans And Shameka Thompson Oliver Of Alameda, Ca. Step-Father Of Patricia And Pamela Williams, Marsha Mcmillian And Dwight Williams And Shawn Thompson Of Alameda, Ca. Brother Of Stafford Pierre, Sr. Of Chicago, Il And The Late Florence M. Pierre, Billy And Albert E. Pierre, Jr. Step-Father-In-Law Of Jevon Williams And Milton Granger. Son- In-Law Of Richmond Terry. Brother-In-Law Of Josephine Pierre, Dorothy Pierre Of Chicago, Il, Donna P., Mary L. And Bobby Jean Chatman And Cassundra Terry. Also Survived By 8 Grandchildren, 15 Step- Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren, 14 Step-Great-Grandchildren, 1 Godchild And A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Pastors, Officers And Members Of Olive Branch Baptist Church, Love Outreach Christian Church And Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, And All Neighboring Churches, Westside Transit, West Bank Men Day Community Chorus, Tcp, Inc./Agape Care Providers, Inc. And Metropolitan Developmental Center Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Services From Olive Branch Baptist Church, 1134 Odeon Ave., Algiers, La On Monday, January 19, 2004 At 11:00 A.M. Visitation From 8:00 A.M. Until Service Time. Interment Olive Branch Baptist Church Cemetery In Algiers, La.Arrangements By Murray Henderson Undertaking Co., Inc., 1209-11 Teche Street, No La. Times Picayune 01-18-2004 ********** 001750 Thompson - Garfield Thompson, A Retired Real Estate Investor In The Chicago Area, Died Sept. 28 At Metropolitan Hospice. He Was 87. Mr. Thompson Was Born In New Orleans And Lived In Chicago For Many Years Before Returning Recently To New Orleans. Survivors Include Nieces And Nephews. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 10 A.M. At Dorothy Lawless Mortuary, 3825 Washington Ave. Visitation Will Begin At 9 A.M. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Memorial Park. 10-10-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001751 Thompson - Geneva Jones Thompson, A Retired Nurse's Assistant, Died Saturday Of Congestive Heart Failure At Her Home. She Was 64. Mrs. Thompson Was Born In Baldwin And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 46 Years. She Worked For Chateau De Notre Dame Nursing Home And Golden Age Home Health Care. She Was A Member And Usher At New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors Include Her Husband, Maurice Thompson Sr.;

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Three Sons, Michael D. Ii, Mark A. And Maurice Thompson Jr.; Three Daughters, Cynthia M. And Cheryl L. Thompson And Cassandra M. Jervis; An Adopted Son, Eric R. Foster; A Brother, Horace Jones; Four Sisters, Ester Mae Bowser, Ozie Mae Jones, Lorraine Martin And Kathleen J. Jones; 17 Grandchildren; And Four Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 11 A.M. At New Hope Baptist Church, 1807 La Salle St. Visitation Will Begin At 9 A.M. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park. Heritage Funeral Directors Handled Arrangements. Times Picayune 05-14-1999 ********** 001752 Thompson - George Thompson Jr., A Glazier, Died Nov. 13 Of Heart Failure At The Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He Was 51. Mr. Thompson Was Born In New Orleans And Lived In Metairie. He Was A Navy Veteran. Survivors Include A Son, George Thompson Iii; A Sister, Lorraine Sovic; And Three Grandchildren. A Memorial Service Was Held Nov. 15 At Harahan Christian Church. L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home Handled Arrangements. 11-27-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001753 Thompson - George Walter 'Mickey' Thompson, Of New Orleans, La. On Wednesday, June 4, 2003. Age 66 Years. Son Of The Late Preston J. Thompson, Sr. And Katherine Schmidct Thompson. Brother Of Robert L. Thompson, Arabi, La And The Late Preston J. Thompson, New Orleans, La. Father To Catherine A. Thompson, Former New Orleans Resident Now Residing In Pasadena, Ca. 'Uncle Mickey' To Cynthia Thompson Machutas, Wanda Thompson Silvey, Ramona Thompson Vinturella, Constance Thompson Fly, Robert Thompson, Jr. And Sylvia Thompson Wyche. Many Thanks To His Doctors, Nurses And Caretakers Over The Years. Many Thanks And Condolences To His Loving Friends Lee And Jeri Madere, Joanne And Jessica Goldfinch For Their Years Of Friendship And Devotion. He Leaves His Lifetime Friends, Dorothea, Eleanor, Dana, Norma, Dan And Many Others To 'Enjoy Their Lives'. Relatives, Friends And Acquaintances Are Invited To To Attend A Gathering In Celebration At Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. 'In Metairie Cemetery', On Sunday, June 15, 2003 At 5:00 Pm Until 8:00 Pm. Memorial Donations May Be Made To: Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Division Of Philanthropy, Brent House - Suite 240, 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, La. 70121 Or Touro Infirmary Foundation, Commemorative Gifts, 1401 Foucher St., New Orleans, La. 70115. For Directions To Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home And To View And Sign The Family Guestbook, Please Visit Www.Lakelawnmetairie.Com. Times Picayune 06-14-2003 ********** 001754 Thompson - Gloria Dean Bailey Thompson, A Homemaker, Died Tuesday Of A Heart Attack At University Hospital. She Was 51. Mrs. Thompson Was Born In Gloster, Miss., And Lived In New Orleans For Many Years. She Graduated From Gloster High School. Survivors Include Her Husband, Bobby Thompson; Two Sons, Corey And Bobby Thompson Jr.; Two Daughters, Wynethia And Emily Thompson; Three Brothers, Bobby T. And Howard Bailey Jr. Of Gloster And Johnny Bailey; Four Sisters, Annie Mae Mallory Of Sacramento, Calif., Emma Weathersby Of Gloster And Janice And Georgia Harris Of Baton Rouge; And Four Grandchildren. A Wake Will Be Held Today At 7 P.M. At Estelle J. Wilson Mortuary, 2715 Danneel St. A Motorcade Will Leave The Funeral Home Saturday At 8 A.M. For An 11 A.M. Funeral At Sweet Home Baptist Church In Gloster. Burial Will Be In The Church Cemetery. 07-03-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001755 Thompson - Gregory Emile Thompson, A Restaurant Stock Clerk, Drowned April 14 At The Maison Orleans Nursing Home In Arabi. He Was 43. Mr. Thompson Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. Survivors Include His Companion, Carolyn Hughes; A Son, Gregory Emile Thompson Jr.; Two Daughters, Tyra Latasha And Nicole Thompson; Three Brothers, Elton, Terry And Everett Thompson; Four Sisters, Edwina Marie Parker, Sharon Ann And Karen Thompson, And Audrey Williams; And Six Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At Noon At D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Visitation Will Begin At 8 A.M. Burial Will Be In Zion Cemetery. Times Picayune 04-27-1999 ********** 001756 Thompson - Harriet Ann Maul Thompson, Age 83, Native Of Pine Bluff, Arkansas And More Recently Of Raleigh, North Carolina And Slidell, Louisiana Died November 4, 2005 At Rex Hospital In Raleigh. She Was Born August 28, 1922, In Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Daughter Of The Late William Fredrick And Louisa Sophia Warriner Maul. She Was Reared And Received Her Early Education In Pine Bluff, Graduating From Pine Bluff High School In 1940. In 1944 She Married John Fraser Thompson Of Atlanta, Georgia, Who Was With The U.S. Army Assigned To The Pine Bluff Arsenal, At Trinity Episcopal Church In Pine Bluff. Mrs. Thompson Lived In Pine Bluff With Her Mother And Father And Had Her First Child While Her Husband John Was Overseas During World War Ii. After John Returned From The War And Took A Job With Monsanto Chemical Company They Lived In Wyandotte, Michigan; Anniston, Alabama; St. Louis, Missouri And Mountainside, New Jersey Until They Retired To Mobile, Alabama And Later Slidell, La. After Being Forced To Evacuate Slidell Due To Hurricane Katrina, Mrs. Thompson Relocated To Raleigh, Nc. Mrs. Thompson Was A Member Of Trinity Episcopal Church Since Childhood And Later A Member Of Christ Episcopal Church In Slidell. She Also Belonged To Pinewood Country Club In Slidell And Was An Avid Golfer And Enjoyed Playing Bridge. She Was Preceded In Death By Her Parents And Her Husband. She Is Survived By Her Daughter, Susan Carol Thompson Weems Of Raleigh, Nc; Her Son, John Edward Thompson Of Slidell, La; Four Grandchildren, Jeremy Edward Thompson Of Houston, Texas, Gregory Scott Thompson Of Arlington, Virginia, Adam Alexander Weston Thompson Of Slidell, La And Mason Edward Weems Of Raleigh, Nc; And Two Great-Grandchildren, Jonah Edward Thompson And Micah Scott Thompson Both Of Houston, Tx. Funeral Service Will Be Held Friday, November 11, 2005, At 10:00 Am, At Trinity Episcopal Church, Pine Bluff, Arkansas With Father Walter Van Zant Windsor, Officiating. Burial Will Follow At Graceland Cemetery And Will Be Followed With A Reception At The Trinity Church Parish Hall. The Family Will Receive Friends On Thursday, November 10, 2005 From 6:00 8:00 Pm At Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Home, Pine Bluff, Ar. There Will Also Be A Memorial Service At St. Michael's Episcopal Church In Raleigh, Nc

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At A Later Time. The Family Ask That Memorials Take The Form Of Donations To The Alzheimer Disease & Related Disease Association, National Headquarters, 360 North Michigan, Chicago, Illinois, 60601. Online Guest Register Available At Www.Ralphrobinsonandson.Com. Times Picayune 11-9-2005 ********** 001757 Thompson - Harry Lee Thompson Sr., A Retired Self-Employed Carpenter, Died Thursday At Acadian Oaks Nursing Home Of Lung Cancer. He Was 67. Mr. Thompson Was Born In Reserve. He Is Survived By Four Sons, Harry Jr., Erskine, Tommy And Kenneth Thompson; A Daughter, Nadja Thompson; A Brother, Holly Thompson; Three Sisters, Brookie Mae Decuir, Mildred Butler And Myrtle Philips; 10 Grandchildren And A Great-Grandchild. A Funeral Mass Will Be Said Today At 10 A.M. At Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 2015 Louisiana Ave. Burial Will Be In Carrollton Cemetery. Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 08-14-1990 ********** 001758 Thompson - Harry W. 'Coach Harry' Thompson Jr., A Retired Sheet Metal Worker, Died Tuesday Of Liver Failure At Ochsner Foundation Hospital. He Was 55. Mr. Thompson Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. He Was A Graduate Of Francis T. Nicholls High School And Delgado Trade School. He Was A Member Of Sheet Metal Workers Union Local No. 11 And A New Orleans Recreation Department Volunteer Football And Basketball Coach At Milne Park For 25 Years, Winning Many Championships. Survivors Include His Wife, Elizabeth Ann Sander Thompson; Two Sons, Steve And Randy Thompson; A Daughter, Toni Ann Mckeever; His Mother, Mary Norman Thompson Moinet; Two Sisters, Carole Thompson Blanco And Judith Ann Thompson; A Stepsister, Jo Ann Moinet; And Four Grandchildren. A Mass Will Be Said Thursday At Noon At Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St. Visitation Will Be Today From 6 To 9 P.M. And Thursday From 9 A.M. To Noon. Burial Will Be Private. 03-12-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001759 Thompson - Hattie Mae Thompson, On Wednesday July 8, 1981, At 2:41 A.M., Wife Of Otis Thompson, Daughter Of The Late Colar And Albertine Galler, Mother Of Noah Gallien, William M., George E., Joseph O., And Ernest C. Russell; Sister Of William Gallien, And Clara Thomas; Also Survived By 7 Grandchildren And A Host Of Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Wake And Funeral At Doyle Funeral Home, Slidell, On Sunday July 12, 1981 At 8 O'clock P.M. Reverend Fred Patterson, Officiating. Interment Slidell Memorial Cemetery. Dismissal Services At The Parlor On Monday July 13, 1981 At 12 O'clock Noon. Arrangements By Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home, Inc., 3933 Washington Avenue. Submitted By Rosemary Ermis Source The Times Picayune/The States - Item August 24, 1982 ********** 001760 Thompson - Helen Cooke Thompson A Devoted Wife, Mother And Grandmother, Friend And Counselor To Relatives And Friends Alike Died At Her Residence In New Orleans On Tuesday, April 6, 2004. Age 86 Years. Beloved Wife Of The Late Thomas Payne Thompson. Mother Of Terry Thompson Nieman, Gretchen Thompson Clarke, Susan Thompson Vosbein, Ann Elizabeth Thompson And Thomas Payne Thompson, Iii. Daughter Of The Late Margaret Francioni Cooke And Andrew Martin Cooke. Sister Of Grace Cooke Stiener. Survived By Eight Grandchildren And Nine Great-Grandchildren. Mrs. Thompson Was A Generous Giver Of All That She Had, Material And Spirtual. Loving Stalwart For Her Extended Family And The Many 'Adoptive' Family. A Devoted Spirtual Leader. Relatives And Friends Are Invited To Attend The Catholic Memorial Service At Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (In Metairie Cemetery) On Thursday, April 8, 2004 At 11:00 Am. Visitation 10:00 Am Until Service Time. Memorials Preferred To Odyssey Hospice Of New Orleans Or Abused Children. Times Picayune 04-08-2004 ********** 001761 Thompson - Henry James Thompson, Jr. On Sunday, May 14, 2000. Beloved Husband Of Veronica Rideau Thompson. Son Of The Late Henry And Mamie Thompson, Sr. Father Of Henry Iii And Peter Thompson, Rita T. Anderson, Angela T. Holliman, Barbara Jean, Andrea Patrice And Anysia Darice Thompson. Brother Of J.C. Thompson And Annie T. Walton. Devoted Friend Of Theodore Williamson. Also Survived By Fifteen (15) Grandchildren, Nine (9) Great Grandchildren, Sons And Daughters-In-Law, A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Pastor And Parishioners Of All Saints Catholic Church, Employees Of Criminal Sheriff's Office, School Board, Xavier Preparatory High School, Touro Shakspeare Nursing Home, Hospitality Enterprise, Freeport Mcmoran, Principal, Faculty And Staff At Mcdonogh No. 32 And Crossman Elementary School Are Invited To Attend A Mass Of Christian Burial On Thursday, May 18, 2000 At All Saints Catholic Church, 1441 Teche St., Algiers At 10:00 A.M. Father Joseph Campion, Celebrant. Interment At Westlawn Memorial Park, 1225 Whitney Ave., Gretna. Visitation On Thursday, May 18, 2000 From 8:00 A.M. Until Funeral Time. Arrangements By Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home 1020 Virgil Street Gretna. ********** 001762 Thompson - Henry M. Thompson, A Retired Mailman, Died Tuesday At Memorial Medical Center. He Was 79. Mr. Thompson Was Born In Opelousas And Lived In New Orleans For Many Years. He Was A Graduate Of Southern University And An Army Veteran Of World Warii. He Was A Member And Deacon At St. John Institutional Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors Include A Daughter, Linda Thompson Bain; Two Sisters, Anita Jenkins And Hazel Riley; And A Grandchild. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 10a.M. At St. John Institutional Missionary Baptist Church, 2538 Jackson Ave. Visitation Will Begin At 9 A.M. Burial Will Be In Mount Olivet Cemetery. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 10-16-1998 Times Picayune **********

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001763 Thompson - Herbert Bryan Thompson Died In His Home On The Eve Of 06-11-2000 He Was Employed For 26 Years By The School Board As A Teacher Of Special Education-Mental Retardation At Frederick Douglas Formerly Known As Francis T. Nicholls High School Where He Was Elected As Teacher Of The Year For 1999- 2000. Deceased Survived By: 1 Son, Parents, 4 Brothers, 3 Sisters, A Host Of Other Relatives And Friends. A Native Of Mandeville And A Resident Of New Orleans For 26 Years. Relatives And Friends Of The Family; Also Pastor, Officers And Members Of Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Services From Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, 2120 Jackson Ave., New Orleans On Sunday, 06-18-2000 At 7 O'clock P.M. Followed By Religious Services At Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church East Location, 5600 Read Blvd., New Orleans On Monday, 06-19-2000 At 10:00 A.M. Bishop Paul S. Morton Officiating. Interment Providence Memorial Park. Repast Will Be Held At St. Stephen City Recreational Facility. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home In Charge. Times Picayune 06- 19-2000 ********** 001764 Thompson - Howard H. 'Butch' 'Block' Thompson Jr., A Retired Laborer, Died Thursday Of A Heart Attack At Charity Hospital. He Was 58. Mr. Thompson Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. He Attended Mcdonogh No. 35 High School. Survivors Include His Wife, Margie Thompson; Four Sons, Howard H. Bachus, Jasper 'Tony' White Sr. And Keith And Kyle A. Thompson; Two Daughters, Alice M. And Joan L. Thompson; His Father, Howard H. Thompson Sr.; A Stepsister, Stephanie Kery; And Eight Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Wednesday At 11 A.M. At Estelle J. Wilson Mortuary, 2715 Danneel St. Visitation Will Begin Wednesday At 9 A.M. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Memorial Park. 06-09-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001765 Thompson - Idell M. Thompson, A Cook, Died Tuesday Of Congestive Heart Failure At Charity Hospital. She Was 48. Ms. Thompson Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. She Was A Member Of St. Thomas Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors Include Two Sons, Gregory And Randy Thompson; A Daughter, Veronica Thompson; Four Brothers, Carlos Thompson Of San Francisco, Walter Franklin, And Henry And Allen Thompson Jr.; And Three Sisters, Marie Holmes And Susie And Violetta Thompson. A Funeral Will Be Held Monday At 11 A.M. At St. Thomas Missionary Baptist Church, 2926 Jackson Ave. Visitation Will Begin At 9 A.M. Burial Will Be In Restlawn Park. Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 08-09-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001766 Thompson - Ina Claire Brown Thompson, A Retired Lab Assistant At The Tulane University School Of Medicine, Died Saturday Of A Stroke At West Jefferson Medical Center. She Was 65. Mrs. Thompson Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. Survivors Include A Son, Calvin P. Thompson Iii; Five Daughters, Cormaine Marcel, Christella Campbell, Sonora Webb, Franchesta Compass And Mirian Constant; A Brother, Edward J. Brown Jr.; A Sister, Nancy B. Roy; And 19 Grandchildren. A Wake Will Be Held Wednesday At 8 P.M. At Murray Henderson Funeral Home, 1209 Teche St., Algiers. A Mass Will Be Said Thursday At 11:30 A.M. At St. Julian Eymard Catholic Church, 2727 Lawrence St., Algiers. Burial Will Be In Mcdonoghville Cemetery In Gretna. 07-23-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001767 Thompson - Infant Lleyton Paul Thompson Entered Into Eternal Rest On Thursday, September 27, 2001 At East Jefferson General Hospital. Beloved Son Of Donald And Bridgette Thompson. Grandson Of John And Agnes Thompson, Jessie R. Williams And The Late Harold J. Williams, Sr. Brother Of Ryan, Ian, And Liam Thompson, Also Survived By A Host Of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins And Other Relatives. Graveside Services Will Be On Wednesday, October 3, 2001 At 10:30 Am At Garden Of Memories Cemetery, 4800 Airline Drive, Msgr. Douglas Doussan Celebrant. Arrangements By: Estelle J. Wilson Mortuary Services, Inc., 2715 Danneel Street. ********** 001768 Thompson - Irene Dorothy Thompson, A Homemaker, Died Friday At West Jefferson Medical Center. She Was 74. Mrs. Thompson Was Born In New Iberia And Lived In Gretna For Many Years. Survivors Include Three Daughters, Emily Pat Bergeron, Gail Branch And Jeanie Smith; A Sister, Luella Lewis; A Grandchild; And Five Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday At 11 A.M. At St. Mark Baptist Church, 1929 Huey P. Long Ave. In Gretna. Visitation Will Begin At 9 A.M. Burial Will Be In Old Union Cemetery. Murray Henderson Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 06-01-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001769 Thompson - Jackie Lee Thompson, Jr. On Friday, December 27, 2002. Son Of Louise Bennett Gann Of Denham Springs And Jackie Lee Thompson, R. Of Whitewright, Tx. Stepson Of The Late Raymond Lloyd Gann, Sr. Brother Of Richard Duff And Raymond Gann. Uncle Of Chipper And Brance Gann, Wendy, Corrine, Theresa, Kaitlyn, Austin And Scooter Duff And Iris Porter. Nephew Of Lamar, Arvella, Elsie, Sam And Barbara Bryant And James Huey. Grandson Of The Late Bessie Elizabeth Bryant. Best Friend Of Donnie Ridall And Squeaky Thompson. Age 58 Years. A Native Of Monroe, La And A Resident Of New Orleans For The Past 33 Years. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Memorial Services On Sunday, December 29, 2002 At 11:00 A.M. At Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal Street At N. Scott. Interment Will Be Private. Friends May Visit After 9:30 A.M. At The Funeral Home Times Picayune 12-28-2002 ********** 001770 Thompson - James Thompson, Iii Died Tuesday, April 23, 2002. Survivors Include His Wife, Edna Thompson; Five Sons, James Jr., Clyde, Tyrone, Slyvester, And Mitchell; Two Daughters, Mary Ann And Kimberly; 1 Sister, Everlena; 18 Grandchildren And 13 Great-Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held At

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Israelite Baptist Church, 2100 Martin Luther King Blvd. On Saturday At 9:00 A.M. Visitation Will Begin At 8 A.M. Majestic Mortuary Is In Charge Of Arrangements. Times-Picayune On 04/26 ********** 001771 Thompson - Jean M. Thompson, A Homemaker, Died Tuesday Of Heart Failure At Greenbriar Nursing Home In Slidell. She Was 70. Mrs. Thompson Was Born In Huntington, W.Va., And Lived In Slidell For The Past 24 Years. She Was A Member Of The Louisiana Chapter Of The Daughters Of The American Revolution. Survivors Include Her Husband, George W. Thompson Jr.; A Daughter, Susan Lindsey Thompson; And Three Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Friday At 11 A.M. At Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West, Slidell. Visitation Will Begin Friday At 9 A.M. Burial Will Be In Forest Lawn Cemetery. 08-26-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001772 Thompson - Jeffrey Bruce Thompson Of Lafitte, La On Tuesday, November 16, 2004. Beloved Husband Of Carol Sneed Thompson. Father Of Jennifer Sadie Marie Thompson. Stepfather Of Tammy Renee Wiggins And Rocky Wiggins. Son Of The Late Prince Albert Thompson And Dorothy-Dishroom Thompson. Also Survived By 7 Grandchildren. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Are Invited To Attend The Memorial Services From The Chapel Of Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, La On Friday, November 19, 2004 At 1 Pm. Interment Will Be Private. Visitation At Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home On Friday, November 19, 2004 From 11 Am Until 1 Pm. Information 341-9421. Times Picayune 11-18-2004 ********** 001773 Thompson - Jeffrey Michael Thompson, Age 27 Years, Died On Saturday, February 1, 2003. Son Of Tessie Toledano And Kenneth Thompson. Stepson Of Connie Wilder And Ben Toledano Iii. Stepbrother Of Ben Toledano Iv. Grandson Of Myrtle Baehr And The Late Walter Baehr, Ivy Macheca And The Late Victor Macheca And The Late Lawrence Thompson. Nephew Of Gene Parr, Tommy Macheca, Billy Macheca, Tony Macheca, Charlie Macheca, Nick Macheca, Ronnie Thompson, Kathy Schwab And The Late Vicki Thompson. Family And Friends Are Invited To Attend A Funeral Service At St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 West Virtue Street, Chalmette, La On Wednesday, February 5, 2003 At 1:00 P.M. Visitation Will Be From 9:00 A.M. Until Service Time. Interment Will Follow In St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. Times Picayune 02- 04-2003 ********** 001774 Thompson - John D. Thompson Sr., A Retired Construction Worker And Truck Driver, Died Saturday Of Stomach Cancer At Metropolitan Hospice. He Was 72. Mr. Thompson Was Born In Detroit And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 44 Years. He Worked For Roadway Express Inc. He Was A Member Of Teamsters Union Local No. 270 And An Army Air Force Veteran Of World War Ii. Survivors Include Two Sons, John D. Thompson Jr. And Bobby Grayer; Three Daughters, Cherril, Valentina And Johnell Thompson; A Brother, Mckinley Thompson Jr.; A Sister, Carrie Mae Miller; Six Grandchildren; And A Great-Grandchild. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 9 A.M. At D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Visitation Will Begin At 8 A.M. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Memorial Park. 07-17-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001775 Thompson - John Thompson, Sr. On Saturday, October 30, 2004 At 4:50 Pm. Beloved Husband Of Mrs. Hazle S. Thompson. Father Of John, Jr., Michael E. And Aaron A. Thompson. Brother Of Velma Barber And Thelma Hampton. Brother-In-Law Of Stephen S. Solomon And Deloris Solomon. Father-In-Law Of Desire Thompson. Also Survived By 4 Grandsons, 5 Granddaughters, 2 Great Grandsons, 1 Great Granddaughter, 6 Nieces, 4 Nephews, 2 Great Nieces And A Host Of Cousins And Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Bishop, Officers And Members Of Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Church, Central City Senior Citizens, Personel Health Care Management, Uptown Shepherd, Broadmoor Senior, Doctors, Nurses And Assistant At Veteran Medical Center Of New Orleans Are Invited To Attend The Homegoing Service At Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church 2308 South Liberty St. On Saturday, November 6, 2004 At 10:00 Am. Visitation Begins At 9:00 Am. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. Officiating. No Wake. You May Sign The Guest Book On Nola.Com/Obits. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. In Charge. Times Picayune 11-5-2004 ********** 001776 Thompson - Jonathan Craig Thompson, A Night Manager With Russell's Marina Grill, Died Monday Of A Gunshot Wound. He Was 37. Mr. Thompson Was Born In New Orleans And Lived In Long Beach, Miss., For Many Years Before Returning To New Orleans. Survivors Include His Mother, Sybil Barr Thompson Of Long Beach; And Two Sisters, Jennifer Stone Of Metairie And Jill Thompson Of Atlanta. A Memorial Service Will Be Held Today At 10:30 A.M. At First Baptist Church, 506 Jeff Davis Ave., Long Beach, Miss. Visitation Will Be From 9:30 A.M. Until The Service. Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 04-13-1994 Times Picayune ********** 001777 Thompson - Joseph E. Thompson, A Retired Caretaker, Died Tuesday At Pontchartrain Healthcare Center. He Was 78. Mr. Thompson Was A Lifelong Resident Of Folsom And A Member Of Red Bluff Baptist Church. Survivors Include A Daughter, Emma Jo Rogers, A Brother, Ottomease Spinks, Four Grandchildren And Eight Great-Grandchildren. Visitation Will Be Today From 7 To 10 P.M. At E.J. Fielding Funeral Home In Covington. The Funeral Will Be Thursday At 10 A.M. Burial Will Be In Blackwell Cemetery. Times Picayune 10-13-1993 ********** 001778 Thompson - Joseph H. 'Buddy' Thompson, Jr. On Tuesday, July 15, 2003. Age 78 Years. Beloved

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Husband Of Joyce Kramer Thompson For 57 Years. Father Of Gregory D. Thompson, Winona Thompson Fast And Bradley D. Thompson. Father-In-Law Of Cathy Hill Thompson, James H. Fast And Debbie Huey Thompson. Son Of The Late Aline Gentlucci Thompson And Joseph H. Thompson, Sr. Survived By 9 Grandchildren: Christy Fast Kane, Jonathan J. Fast, Jane Thompson Russo, Scott M. Thompson, Rachel Thompson Veron, Randy Thompson, Olivia Thompson, Alexandria Thompson And Zachary Thompson; And 3 Great-Grandchildren: Brittany Veron, Briana Veron And Matthew Russo. Brother Of Eleanor Thompson Glavina. Buddy Was A Disabled American Veteran Serving In The United States Navy As A First Bugler During World War Ii. He Was A Member Of The American Legion Post 175. He Retired As President Of Health Co. Dental Lab Formerly J.F. Auderer Dental Lab. He Was A Lifetime Member Of Good Shepherd United Church Of Christ. A Native Of New Orleans, La And A Resident Of Jefferson Parish For 46 Years. Relatives And Friends Are Invited To Attend The Funeral On Thursday, July 17, 2003 At 1:30 P.M. At Good Shepherd United Church Of Christ, 5122 West Esplanade Ave. Visitation At Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Blvd. On Thursday From 10:00 A.M. Until 1:00 P.M. Interment In Garden Of Memories Cemetery. In Lieu Of Flowers, Donations To Good Shepherd United Church Of Christ, 1522 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie, La 70006. - Times Picayune 07-16-2003 ********** 001779 Thompson - Joseph Peter Casse Thompson Jr., A Retired Newspaper Pressman, Died Wednesday At Garden Park Community Hospital In Gulfport, Miss. He Was 80. Mr. Thompson Was Born In New Orleans, Lived In Washington, D.C., For 19 Years, Mobile, Ala., For 12 Years And Gulfport For The Past 15 Years. He Was A Pressman At The Times-Picayune For 17 Years And At The Washington Star For 19 Years. He Was A Member Of The International Printing Pressmen And Graphic Communication Workers Union, St. Joseph Catholic Church In Gulfport, Where He Served As A Eucharistic Minister And Member Of The Father Harry Wade Council 7910 Of The Knights Of Columbus. He Also Was A Life Member Of Bishop Gunn Fourth Degree Council And The St. Vincent De Paul Society. Survivors Include His Wife, Virginia S. Thompson Of Orange Grove, Miss.; A Son, Philip Thompson Of Gore, Va.; Four Daughters, Mary Virginia Dixon Of Winchester, Va., Eleanor Ann Gibson And Cornelia Elizabeth Barron Of Berkley Springs, W.Va., And Alice Margaret Green Of Bera, Calif; Three Brothers, Hilton J., Benjamen J. And Melville J. Thompson, All Of New Orleans; Two Sisters, Ruth Hingle Of Pointe A La Hache And Rose Mary Mylie Of Chalmette; 18 Grandchildren And Eight Great-Grandchildren. A Mass Will Be Said Today At 7 P.M. At St. Joseph Catholic Church, Gulfport. Burial Will Be In Fairfax, Va. Reimann Funeral Home In Orange Grove Is In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 03-15-1990 ********** 001780 Thompson - Joy Lynn Thompson, A Clerical Worker, Died Sunday Of Injuries From A Car Accident On Louisiana 23 In Jesuit Bend. She Was 28. Ms. Thompson Was A Lifelong Resident Of The West Bank Of Jefferson Parish And Graduated From West Jefferson High School. She Was A Part-Time Clerical Worker For Tassin International Ltd. Survivors Include Her Parents, Ray Dean Thompson Sr. And Joycelyn Tassin Thompson; A Son, Julian Taulli; Three Brothers, Raynold And Ray Dean Thompson Jr. And Rodney Folse; Three Sisters, Melanie Leigh, Bonnie Rae Thompson And Ramona Baham; And Her Grandparents, Ella Tassin, Bonnie Rae Thompson And Arthur Thompson. A Funeral Was Held Tuesday. Burial Was In Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. 08-30-1995 Times Picayune ********** 001781 Thompson - June W. Thompson, A Retired Pharmacist, Died July 7 Of Pancreatic Cancer At Her Home. She Was 78. Mrs. Thompson Was Born In New Orleans And Lived In Memphis, Tenn. She Earned A Master's Degree In Psychology And A Doctorate In Pharmacy. Survivors Include Her Husband, John Frank Thompson; Four Sons, John Frank Thompson Jr. Of Lafayette, James Keith Thompson Of Baton Rouge And Richard Barry And Robert Kevin Thompson Of Cincinnati; And Five Grandchildren. Burial Was In Metairie Cemetery. 07- 15-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001782 Thompson - Karl Roy Thompson On Sunday, August 31, 2003 At 3:15 P.M., Beloved Son Of The Late John R. And Mildred Roy Thompson. Brother Of Wayne Thompson Of Carson, California, Brian Thompson Of Houston, Texas, Pamela Thompson Of Marrero, La. And Angela T. Foster Of Slidell, La. Devoted Friend Of Carl Thomas And Antoinette Colar. Grandson Of Leatha Thompson And The Late Annie And Ceasar Roy. A Devoted Cousin Alicia Johnson. Brother-In-Law Of Burt Foster, Linda And Paula Thompson. Godfather Of Chimela T. Soublet, Likia R. Porche And Shawnika Ashley. Also Survived By A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Family And Friends. A Native Of Battle Creek, Michigan And A Resident Of New Orleans, La. Age 49 Years. Relatives And Friends Of The Family Also Pastors, Officers And Members Of Second Good Hope And St. Stephen M. Baptist Churches, Greater Macedonia Baptist Church 'Slidell' And St. Mary Baptist Church 'Marrero', Employees Of Ladder #6, Engine 33 And New Orleans Fire Department Are Invited To Attend Funeral Services At Murray Henderson Funeral Home, 1209 Teche Street, Algiers, La. On Saturday, September 6, 2003 At 9:30 A.M. Rev. Wilbert J. Tross, Officiating. Visitation Will Begin At 8:00 A.M. Interment In Westlawn Cemetery, Gretna, La. Murray Hendeson Funeral Home In Charge. Times Picayune 09- 05-2003 ********** 001783 Thompson - Kathy Lynn Thompson Passed Away On Sunday, June 27, 2004 At 3:42 Pm. Age 41 Years. Beloved Companion Of Kim Weber For The Last 14 Years. Mother Of Terry Thompson And Amber Thompson. Sister Of Paula Effler, Doni Quinney, Michael And The Late Johnny Thompson. Daughter Of Erlene Eady And John H. Thompson, Sr. A Native Of Hammond, La And A Resident Of St. Bernard Parish For 25 Years. Relatives And Friends, Also Employees Of Tastee Donuts And Big Lots Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Service At Vickers, Verrette & Dornan Funeral Home, 3027 Jean Lafitte Parkway, Chalmette, La On Wednesday, June 30, 2004 At 12:00 Noon. Interment Will Be Private. Visitation From 9:00 Am Until

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Service Time On Wednesday. In Lieu Of Flowers, Donations To The Family Appreciated. Times Picayune 06- 29-2004 ********** 001784 Thompson - Larriona Valtrice Thompson Died April 8 Of Accidental Poisoning. She Was 2. She Was A Resident Of New Orleans. Survivors Include Her Father, Larry V. Pounds; Her Mother, Ophelia M. Thompson; Her Grandparents, Porby M. Thompson, Vanessa Holden And Isaac D. Smith; Two Brothers, Larry Lewis And Andre Pounds; And A Sister, She'neal Jones. Dismissal Will Be Today At 10 A.M. At St. James Methodist Church Of Louisiana, 1925 Ursuline Avenue. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Memorial Park. Littlejohn's Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 04-15-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001785 Thompson - Larry Darnell 'Onky' Thompson Jr., A Laborer, Died Sunday Of A Gunshot Wound In The 2200 Block Of Whitney Avenue In Algiers. He Was 29. Mr. Thompson Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. Survivors Include His Companion, Schwanda Mcknight; A Son, Larry Leslie; A Daughter, Sunseri Samuel; His Mother, Darleen Thompson; Two Brothers, Raymond Robinson And Keshawn Newsome; Two Sisters, Doris Thompson And Selina Robinson; And His Grandmother, Estelle Newsome. A Funeral Will Be Held Saturday At 10 A.M. At Cooper-Glapion Funeral Home, 2201 Caffin Ave. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Memorial Park. 04-24-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001786 Thompson - Laura W. Thompson, A Housekeeping Supervisor At Brent House, Died Thursday At Kenner Regional Medical Center. She Was 78. Mrs. Thompson Was Born In Torras And Lived In Kenner For Many Years. She Was A Member Of Oakland Baptist Church And Its Usher Board, The East Jefferson Prayer And Bible Band, The Prayer Breakfast With Jesus Band, Naomi Chapter No. 19 Of The Order Of Eastern Star And The Dorothy Watson Love And Friendship Seniors. Survivors Include A Daughter, Dorothy Thompson Eugene; A Sister, Leslie Hubert; And Two Grandchildren. A Wake Will Be Held Today At 8 P.M. At Oakland Baptist Church, 1400 Third St., Kenner. Dismissal Will Be Wednesday At Noon. Burial Will Be In Love And Charity Cemetery In Kenner. Richardson Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 12-17-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001787 Thompson - Lawrence Thompson Entered Into Our 'Father's House Of Many Mansions', On Friday, May 21, 2004 At 10:00 Am. Survivors: Cherlone T. Smith Of Austin, Tx, Emelda T. Smith, Prenellia Thompson, Cynthia T. August And Charles Thompson, One Stepson, Charles Simmons. Devoted Cousins, Jessie Williams And Elvera Sellers, 21 Grandchildren, 39 Great Grandchildren, 6 Great Great Grandchildren, Host Of Nieces, Nephews Cousins And Friends. Preceded In Death By His Parents, James Thompson, Sr. And Prinella Thompson, Brother, James Thompson, Jr., Sisters; Thelma Coleman And Ernesta Logan. Invitees: Pastor, Officers And Members Of True Vine Missionary B.C., Rose Hill B.C. Of B.R., La, Beacon Light, Zion Hill B.C., Mt. Zion Of Atlanta, Ga, La Freedmon Assoc., Boyd Manor, Kingsley House, Original Morning Star B.C., Martha Grand Chapter -Oes., Darius Chapter #24-Oes, Greater Liberty B.C. Are Invited To Attend Funeral Service At 9:00am At True Vine Missionary Baptist Church, 2008 Marigny St. Rev. Donald C. Jeanjacques, Sr. Officiating. Burial In Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation On Friday, May 28, 2004 At The Above Name Church From 6-8pm Following Will Be A Musical Tribute At 8pm Again On Saturday, May 29, 2004 From 8-9am At The Church. Professional Services Provided By Tilly's Funeral Home 2831 St. Claude Ave. (504) 949-0013 Times Picayune 05-29-2004 ********** 001788 Thompson - Leatha Donaldson Thompson Entered Into Eternal Rest Thursday, April 15 At West Jefferson Medical Center. Wife Of The Late Royal Thompson. Mother Of The Late John Royal Thompson And Shirley Thomson Seymore Hayes. She Was 93. Mrs. Thompson Was A Native Of Gretna And A Resident Of Marrero For Many Years. Survived By Five Grandchildren: Wayne (Lynn) Thompson Of Carson, California, Roy Seymore Of Long Beach, California, Pamela Thompson, Angelia (Bert) T. Foster Of Slidell And Brion (Paula) Thompson Of Houston, Texas. A Devoted Niece Bert Ethel Robinson, Great Niece And Nephew Zackery And Connie Eugene; Godson Louis Favorite, Jr. Also Survived By Eleven Great-Grandchildren And A Host Of Nieces, Nephews Cousins And Friends. She Is Also Preceded In Death By Parents. John And Caroline Scott Donaldson; A Grandson Karl Thompson, Sister Of The Late: Willis, John And Theodore Donaldson, Corine D. Jones And Celestine D. Armand. Pastor And Members Of Morning Star, Rock Of Ages, St. Mary, True Vine, Second Good Hope And All Neighboring Churches Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Services On Saturday, April 24 At Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 1000 Cross Street, Marrero. Rev. T.J. Brown, Officiating. Visitation Will Begin A 7:30 A.M. Until Service Time. Interment Christian Social Cemetery. Arrangements By Murray Henderson Funeral Home. Times Picayune 04-23-2004 ********** 001789 Thompson - Leola Stevenson Thompson, A Homemaker, Died Dec. 26 At University Rehabilitation Center. She Was 80. Ms. Thompson Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. Survivor Include Her Brother, Peter Stevenson Jr. A Mass Will Be Held Saturday At 10:30 A.M. At St. Leo The Great Church, 2916 Paris Ave. Burial Will Be In Providence Memorial Park, Metairie. 01-03-1997 Times Picayune ********** 001790 Thompson - Leroy Francis Thompson Sr., A Carpenter, Died Wednesday Of Cancer At Veterans Administration Medical Center. He Was 67. Mr. Thompson Was Born In Slidell And Lived In New Orleans For Many Years. He Was A Navy Veteran Of World War Ii And A Retired Employee Of The Army Corps Of Engineers. Survivors Include His Wife, Ruth Glapion Thompson; Two Sons, Leroy Jr. And Ronnie Thompson; A Daughter, Cheryl Morgan; Six Grandchildren; And A Great-Grandchild. A Wake And Funeral Will Be Held Today At 8 P.M. 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A.M. Burial Will Be In Providence Park. 10-21-1994 Times Picayune ********** 001791 Thompson - Leroy Thompson, A Retired Landscaper, Died Monday Of Cancer At His Daughter's Home In New Orleans. He Was 84. Mr. Thompson Was Born In Tylertown, Miss., And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 65 Years. Survivors Include Three Daughters, Thelma Lee Jackson Of Hollywood, Calif., Emma Lee Thompson Of California And Jacqueline Magee Eziemefe; Two Sisters, Jesse Emma Washington Of Tylertown And Elgenia Taylor Of Gulfport, Miss.; 13 Grandchildren; 20 Great-Grandchildren; And 11 Great-Great- Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 8 P.M. At Pine Grove Baptist Church, 4500 Reynes St. Burial Will Be Saturday At Magee's Creek Baptist Church In Tylertown. Craft Funeral Home In Mccomb, Miss., Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 05-31-1996 Times Picayune ********** 001792 Thompson - Lizzie Passman Thompson, Age 85, And A Native Of Washington Parish And Longtime Resident Of New Orleans Died At 10 Am Tuesday At Kenner Regional Medical Center. She Was The Widow Of Kyle Thompson. Survived By: 1 Daughter-In-Law Julia Jenkins, 2 Grandson: James R. Jenkins, Millison Jenkins, 1 Great Granddaughter: Jaimie Lynn Jenkins All Of Avondale. Preceded In Death By A Son, James Ronald Jenkins, Sr. And Brothers; Exie And Joe Passman. Visitation Will Be At Crain Funeral Home After 9 Am Thursday Until 11 Am Thursday With A Funeral Service To Be Held In The Funeral Home Chapel With Rev. Michael Langridge Officiating. Burial Will Follow In The Stoney Point Church Cemetery. Times Picayune 03-26-2003. ********** 001793 Thompson - Lora Gay Hill Thompson, A Former Retail Manager At The National Tea Co., Died Tuesday At Charity Hospital Of Stab Wounds. She Was 41. Mrs. Thompson Was Born In Brookhaven, Miss., And Lived In New Orleans For The Past 27 Years. She Attended Joseph S. Clark Senior High School, The New Orleans Vocational School And Moler Beauty College. She Was A Reserve Deputy Criminal Sheriff. Survivors Include Her Husband, Ben F. Thompson Jr.; A Son, Kenji P. Thompson; A Daughter, Tiffany H. Lavigne; Her Mother, Maxine F. Banks; Her Stepfather, Leroy Banks; And A Brother, Leroy Chapman Jr. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 11 A.M. At Tulane Memorial Baptist Church, 3601 Paris Ave. Visitation Will Begin At 9 A.M. Burial Will Be In Mount Olivet Cemetery. D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 11-18-1995 Times Picayune ********** 001794 Thompson - Loretta J. Thompson, A Homemaker, Died Sunday At Columbia Lakeland Medical Center. She Was 86. Mrs. Thompson Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. She Was A Member Of Original Morning Star Baptist Church And Its Choir, Mission Board And Deaconess Board. She Was A Member Of Cyrus Chapter No. 4 Of The Order Of Eastern Star. Survivors Include Her Husband, Lawrence Thompson; A Son, Charles I. Simmons; A Stepson, Charles Thompson; Four Stepdaughters, Cynthia Francis, Emelda And Charlone Smith And Prenellia Thompson; A Sister, Hattie Williams; And A Grandchild. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 8 P.M. At Original Morning Star Baptist Church, 1462 Marais St. Visitation Will Begin At 6 P.M. Dismissal Will Be Saturday At 9 A.M. At The Church. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Memorial Park. Littlejohn's Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. 05-08-1998 Times Picayune ********** 001795 Thompson - Loretta J. Thompson, A Homemaker, Died Sunday At Columbia Lakeland Medical Center. She Was 86. Mrs. Thompson Was A Lifelong Resident Of New Orleans. She Was A Member Of Original Morning Star Baptist Church And Its Choir, Mission Board And Deaconess Board. She Was A Member Of Cyrus Chapter No. 4 Of The Order Of Eastern Star. Survivors Include Her Husband, Lawrence Thompson; A Son, Charles I. Simmons; A Stepson, Charles Thompson; Four Stepdaughters, Cynthia Francis, Emelda And Charlone Smith And Prenellia Thompson; A Sister, Hattie Williams; And A Grandchild. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 8 P.M. At Original Morning Star Baptist Church, 1462 Marais St. Visitation Will Begin At 6 P.M. Dismissal Will Be Saturday At 9 A.M. At The Church. Burial Will Be In Resthaven Memorial Park. Littlejohn's Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements. Times Picayune 05-08-1998 ********** 001796 Thompson - Lottie B. Thompson, A Homemaker, Died Thursday In Natchitoches. She Was 80. Mrs. Thompson Was Born In Maumee, Ind., And Lived In Algiers For Many Years. She Is Survived By Two Daughters, Betty Fields Of Walnut Creek, Calif., And Marilyn Lawson Of Natchitoches; A Brother, Lloyd Starnes Of Indianapolis; A Sister, Lola Chamness Of Plainfield, Ind. ; Five Grandchildren; And Seven Great-Grandchildren. Visitation Will Be Held Sunday Evening At Mothe Funeral Home, 1300 Vallette St. In Algiers. A Funeral Will Be Held Monday At 1:30 P. M. At Algiers United Methodist Church, 637 Opelousas Ave. Burial Will Be In West Lawn Cemetery In Gretna. 09-26-1992 Times Picayune ********** 001797 Thompson - Louis C. Thompson, A Retired Army Sergeant, Died Monday Of A Heart Attack At The Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He Was 54. Sgt. Thompson Was Born In Edmondson, Ark., And Lived In New Orleans For 31 Years. He Was Awarded The Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal With Bronze Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal And Combat Infantry Marksman Badge. He Was A Member Of The Disabled American Veterans, Retired Military Association And Veterans Of Foreign Wars. Survivors Include His Wife, Barbara Jean Sturgis Thompson; Two Sons, Michael Louis And Anthony Louis Thompson; A Daughter, Melanie Anne Smith; And Eight Grandchildren. A Funeral Will Be Held Today At 1:30 P.M. At D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 1716 N. Claiborne Ave. Visitation Will Begin At 12:30 P.M. Burial Will Be In St. Vincent De Paul Cemetery. 09-02-1995 Times Picayune **********

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001798 Thompson - Louis Kennith Thompson, A Former Truck Driver On Monday, September 17, 2003 At Bywater Hospital. Age 51. Husband Of Myrtis W. Thompson. Beloved Son Of Margery Thompson And The Late Rev. Allen Thompson, Sr. Father Of Brandon, Shawanda And Catina Thompson. Brother Of Lynette T. Dandridge And The Late Allen Thompson, Jr. Also Survived By One Grandson, Felmon Rushing, Jr.; A Host Of Other Relatives And Friends. Family And Friends Are Invited To Attend A Funeral On Friday, September 19, 2003 At Tharp Funeral Home-Mid City, 600 Moss Street 'At Bayou St. John And Orleans Ave.' At 11:00 Am. Visitation Will Begin At 9:00 Until 11:00 Am. Interment Will Follow In Providence Park Cemetery, Metairie, La. Tharp-Funeral Home-Mid City In Charge Of The Arrangements. You May Sign The On-Line Guest Book At Www.Legacy.Com. Times Picayune 09-19-2003 ********** 001799 Thompson - Louis 'Pork Chop' Thompson, Jr On Monday, 07-3-2000 At 1:07 A.M. Age 52. Son Of The Late Louis Thompson, Sr. And Ellen Josephine Goins Thompson. Beloved Husband Of Gale Parker Thompson. Father Of Quintrell, Derek Louis And Justin Anthony Thompson. Brother Of Mary Thompson Cage, Of Baton Rouge, The Late Arthur Scott, Sr. And Marshall Goins. Father-In-Law Of Sabrina B. Thompson. Grandfather Of Jasmine, Quintrice And Tia Thompson. Son-In-Law Of Mr. And Mrs. Louis Parker, Jr. Brother-In-Law Of Dorothy 'Harrison' Riley, Louis Iii, Wendell Sr. 'Rozanne' Parker, Michelle P. Burton And Tremeda 'Lawrence Jr.' Stevenson; God-Father Of Trelysia Shondrel Cage. Devoted Cousin Of Douglas Thompson. Devoted Friend Of Hope 'Darrell' Ramsey And Raynard Burton. Also Survived By A Host Of Nieces, Nephews And Cousins, And Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Pastors, Officers And Members Of Morning Star, Beacon Light And New Zion, Of Tunica, Baptist Churches, Greater St. Stephens F.G.B.C., And All Neighboring Churches, Dawson Senior High-Class Of '65, Faculty And Staff Of Sophie B. Wright Middle School, Danny And Clyde No. 5, Muhammed Mosque No. 46, Harrah's Casino 'Food And Beverage', Sears Collection Center, Pontchartrain Hotel Engineering Department, Martha Grand Chapter No. 30 O.E.S., Charity Aramanta Court No. 5 O.E.S., Pilgrim No. 30 O.E.S., Sirens 'Book Club'urel Elementary School, St. David Summerwitness And Paul B. Habans Elementary School, And Charity Hospital Housekeeping Department, Are Invited To Attend The Funeral. Services At Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 3124 Florida Ave., On Saturday, 07-15-2000 At 9:00 A.M. Dr. Lawrence Gaines, Officiating. Interment New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Tunica. Visitation On Saturday, At The Church, At 8:00 A.M. No Wake. Arrangements By Cooper-Glapion Funeral Home, 2201 Caffin Ave. 581-9545 ********** 001800 Thompson - Louis V. (Falstaff) Thompson, On Tuesday, March 30, 2004, At 10:50 P.M. Son Of The Late Louis And Hattie Gabriel Thompson. Beloved Husband Of Nita Bryant Thompson. Father Of Vernon And Calvin Thompson. Brother Of Levon Thompson, Of Detroit, Michigan, The Late Oliver, Albert And John T. Thompson, Laura, Idella And Etta Thompson. Also Survived By Three (3) Grandchildren, One (1) Great- Grandchild, A Host Of Nieces, Nephews And Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Pastor, Officers And Members Of Payne Memorial A.M.E. Church And Franklin Ave. Baptist Church, Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Services, On Saturday, April 3, 2004, At 11:00 A.M. Visitation From 9:00 A.M. At Payne Memorial A.M.E. Church, 3306 So. Liberty Street. Rev. Lester Shaw, Officiating. Interment Will Follow In Days Chapel Cemetery, Clinton, La. Arrangements By Louisiana Undertaking Company. Robert P. Francois, Pres. Jeffery K. Jenkins, Director. Times Picayune 04-02-2004 **********

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