Get It Girl / Jam. Founder and director of the Macedonia Male Chorus; was also a member of the Macedonia Gospel Singers and Gloryland Gospel Singers, and a lead singer for the Zion Harmonizers and Christian Brothers gospel groups. STAFF FILE PHOTO BY NORMAN J. BERTEAUX JR. Warren Woodfork, New Orleans Police Department's first Black superintendent, dies at 85, He led agency from 1985 to 1991, under mayors Dutch Morial and Sidney Barthelemy, By MISSY WILKINSON and RAMON ANTONIO VARGAS | Staff writers, Amid pomp, Michelle Woodfork sworn in as interim New Orleans police chief. Taylor Eugene Bass Taylor Eugene Bass went home to be with the Lord on February 23, 2023 at the age of 40. He was born on September 27, 1991 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Keyboard player and leader of gospel group The Dimensions of Faith; Berfect, a sought after session musician, worked with Irma Thomas, Solomon Burke, Snooks Eaglin, Allen Toussaint, and many others. It's all I've ever wanted to do,' said Woodfork, New Orleans' first female police chief. He was 63 years old, a musician and dancer and was known through out New Orleans. Lydia Arnoult Neumann-Krokroskia (died 07/27/99; age 69) Warren "Stone" Mayes (died 07/31/99; age 33) Popular New Orleans rap artist, concert producer, and owner of Bomb Records; he was also a member of the Jolly Bunch, Money Wasters and Tambourine and Fan where he played the trumpet. New Orleans born snare drummer was associated with many local brass bands; also co-founder of the Lil' Rascals Brass Band. He began at the Police Department as a patrol officer, eventually serving as the first commander of the controversial Felony Action Squad, which operated for 10 years beginning in 1972. He cited a desire to spend time with his family and to go fishing. Friends and family may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Carl W. Hall Funeral Home. 'I'm here to fight for you. Renaldo Mayes, Sr., age 42 departed this life on Friday, April 8, 2022. Woodfork was the first African-American Superintendent of NOPD and served in that position from 1985-1991. . She was born in New Orleans, LA, on April 18, 1919 to Remy and Laura Jenness, the younger of two . . 1615 St. Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 1 pm, Pastor Clifton Robinson, Officiating. www.tireo4christ.comhttp://www.cdbaby.com/cd/tireohttp://www.cdbaby.com/cd/tireo2http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/tireo3http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/tireo4http://www.cdb. He is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Joyce B. Picard, and Lois Smith, his grandfathers, Dan Smith Sr, and . Died on July 31, 1999, was shot and killed in his car when leaving a club. "This is a chance for me to give my successor a better start than I had," he said in 1990. RYM music Sonemic new music site (beta) Cinemos film (beta . Louisiana Death Records Index, 1911-1971 from the Louisiana Secretary of State; includes some earlier entries; index is free -- you can order copies of the death records for a fee. Adel Lorraine Jenness Hesse, age 103, passed away peacefully on February 19th. During his career, besides his eye for innovation, officials said his primary strengths lay in delegating authority and dealing with people. Husband of Schmekia Keith Mayes. Warren Woodfork Sr., the New Orleans Police Department's first Black superintendent, died Wednesday, the agency said. #NOPDNews would like to extend sincere condolences and prayers to the family of former Superintendent Warren Woodfork who passed today. WARREN MAYS OBITUARY MAYS Warren Henry Mays, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 7, 2009. For the health and safety of all, due to the Covid 19 pandemic, everyone in attendance is asked to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Troy entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Born in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana in 1954; guitarist with Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys for the last 4 years; earlier work included stints with Black Dog, Warren Storm, Cajun Heat, The Gumbo Cajun Band, and Cheryl Cormier; see Steve Riley web site. Times-Picayune, The: Web Edition Articles. Musician, educator, and composer played trumpet for 20 years with Rene Louapre Orchestra; also appeared with Jubilation, the Herb Tassin Orchestra and the Jimmy Maxwell Orchestra; taught music in the Orleans Parish public school system from 1958-1996. Woodfork then became the superintendent in 1985 under Mayor Dutch Morial. Patty married Robert J. Mayes on Oct. 7, 1967. Gheens, LA native and Raceland resident was with the Dufrene Brothers Band for 50 years. Times-Picayune Obituaries (1989 - 2019) - New Orleans, LA pic.twitter.com/npkxB9SmcZ. "The people dying in the streets out there are our future," Lyons said. Interment Private. Recommend Renaldo's obituary to your friends. Born in Shrewsbury, Louisiana in 1925; New Orleans R&B vocalist's career spanned 50 years; see Tommy Ridgley web site; discography (Amazon); discography (LA Music Factory). "He was seeing the future of community policing and embraced it.". Renaldo Mayes, Sr., age 42 departed this life on Friday, April 8, 2022. Get alerts, search tips, and advice from our experts. Texas native was a resident of Lake Charles, LA most of his life; Jackson worked with Cookie and the Cupcakes, Willie Marchand, Katie Webster, Sid Lawrence, and others. Troy "Butta" Smith. A Celebration service honoring the life of the late Mr. Renaldo Mayes, Sr. will be held in the Chapel of Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 1 pm, Pastor Clifton Robinson, Officiating. Award winning recording engineer and record producer; the New Orleans native began his career with Cosimo Matassa, engineering hits by Barbara George, Fats Domino, Irma Thomas, Frankie Ford, and a host of others; after a move to Texas in the mid-60's, Frilot was behind recordings by Mickey Gilley (he designed and built Gilley's studio and worked on the "Urban Cowboy" soundtrack) and Willie Nelson; for detailed accounts of Frilot's work, see tribute from bluesworld.com. Warren Mayes Real Name: Warren Henry Mayes III Profile: Rapper. Rev. A Celebration service honoring the life of the late Mr. Renaldo Mayes, Sr. will be held in the Chapel of Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 1 pm, Pastor Clifton Robinson, Officiating. He was 85. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. He then earned a B.A from West . He was educated in the Philadelphia school system (Frankford H.S., 1971). He was 80 years old, a native of New Orleans, and resident of Chicago, Illinois. WARREN Patricia Anne Nalbach Mayes died Saturday, June 20, 2020, at her home. Please sign online guestbook at www.charbonnetfuneralhome.com. Father of Renajah, Renajae', Renaldo, Jr. and Rico Mayes. Patty loved children. Son of Melva Spurlock Mayes and Warren Henry Mayes, Jr. He was also the first New Orleans rapper to be signed to a major label. new music. Pianist, singer, and dancer with the American Legion's All-American Girl Review during World War II; worked with the Rene Louapre Orchestra, and with WDSU TV in the 50's. Though the Times-Picayune's obituary listed the noted lothario as having sired 13 children, that number is incorrect. New Orleans, LA, United States. Son of Melva Spurlock Mayes and Warren Henry Mayes, Jr. Studio musician (drums), singer, songwriter and native of DeQuincy, LA had lived in Austin for the past 12 years; worked with many bands and artists including Chris Duarte and Lavelle White. Although it'd be the only Mayes single Atlantic would issue, it made him the first New Orleans rapper to release a record on a major label. Long time fixture on the local jazz and second-line scene; known as "The Umbrella Lady" for her ornate, hand-crafted umbrellas. Tribute to New Orleans and Louisiana musicians who passed away in 1999. She worked for many years at Secrest Elementary School in Warren as a noon aide and crossing guard. Louisiana Hall of Fame member played steel guitar with Cajun and Western swing bands for 64 years; the New Orleans native sang on Chuck Guillory & His Rhythm Boys' 1949 hit, "Big Texas"; he later toured with Ernest Tubb, and recorded with Harry Choates and Chuck Guillory. Born in New Orleans. Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in New Orleans, Louisiana on facebook. Died on July 31, 1999, was shot and killed in his car when leaving a club. Warren Woodfork was New Orleans police superintendent from from 1985 to 1991. A Genealogy Guide for Finding Obituaries, Cemetery Burials and Death Records. He was born to Lynda LeGrone Bass and R. Eugene Bass, MD on May 18, 1982 in Atlanta,. nola.com 840 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: 504-529-0522 Officers now try to stop offenses by roving through hot spots and well-trafficked locales such as the French Quarter, rather than simply reacting to calls for help. . Warren Henry Mayes III Rapper. Cornetist born in Inglewood, CA lived in New Orleans for the last 20 years; he played with the Ross Morgan Band, Henry Busse Orchestra, Wingy Manone Jazz Band, Chicago Brass Rail Club Dixieland Band, and directed the Circus, Circus Band in Las Vegas; played locally at The Blue Angel, Famous Door, Maison Bourbon and Fritzel's. Also survived by his loving sisters, brothers, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, a hosts of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. RYM. There was a problem saving your notification. You have permission to edit this article. Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504) 581 4411.
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