Homeowner Of The Month
Mr. Charlie Taylor: Homeowner of the Month
By Jessica Perrault & Robert Haynes
Mr. Charlie Taylor, 81, has always lived by the philosophy of walking by faith, and not by sight alone. His guiding principle has continually been his faith in the Lord, saying, “You must always… Read More >
Ms. Delores Carter
Whether it’s rain or shine, Ms. Delores, 62, can be seen walking a block or two to the bus stop from her sister’s Louisiana Ave. home, and then riding on the local bus for 10 miles to get to her… Read More >
Adolph and Mary Christmas
For three years after Hurricane Katrina displaced him from his Gentilly home, Adolph Christmas worked at a hotel in Lafayette. During his shifts, he often found himself on the east side of the building’s third floor, where the windows looked… Read More >
Barbara Turner
A life long resident of New Orleans, Barbara Turner has lived in the Esplanade Ridge neighborhood since she was nineteen years old. In 1968, Ms. Turner’s parents purchased this historic house at 2335 Ursulines Avenue where they raised their five… Read More >
Eva Francis
Ms. Eva Francis is a very pleasant woman living in Holy Cross neighborhood. Ms. Francis was born in Tylertown, Mississippi in 1945, but Louisiana has been her home for 54 years. In 1971, she purchased her house on 5531 Burgundy… Read More >
George and Barbra Hansell
George and Barbra Hansell, New Orleans natives, purchased their home in the Gentilly neighborhood in 1996. They lived there happily for nearly ten years until Hurricane Katrina flooded their home with eight feet of water. With their home in an… Read More >
Sarah Williams
Ms. Sarah Williams and her husband, both New Orleans Natives, have known each other since they were small children. They had four beautiful daughters together and were married over 40 years before Mr. Williams passed away. They bought their home… Read More >
Enox Ragland
Originally from North Carolina, Mr. Enox Ragland moved to New Orleans in 1984 where he raised his son and spent many years working in a lumberyard until his arthritis and high blood pressure forced him to retire. In March 2005,… Read More >
Johnette Mistretta
Born and raised in New Orleans, Johnette Mistretta had never set foot outside of the city until Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. She was extremely proud of the lovely home in Gentilly she’d made for herself, her three children (Jessica… Read More >
Madge Goff
Madge Goff, 84 years old, has dedicated her life to taking care of her family. She was happy to be able to stay home and raise her son and daughter while her husband worked. Now a widow, Ms. Goff still… Read More >
Lawanda McGraw
Ms. Lawanda McGraw, a single mother of two, purchased her home in the Broadmoor neighborhood in 1997. As an artist that has had her work featured at Xavier University and as a member of both the St. Rita and St.… Read More >
Denise Henry
When Hurricane Katrina forced Denise Henry and her family to evacuate New Orleans to Texas, they did not anticipate the journey that was ahead of them. Her big yellow home, which she shares with her brother Ulysses, in the Mid-City… Read More >
Mr. Joseph
Mr. Joseph bought his home in the Gentilly neighborhood in 1995. “Mr. Vincent built a good one,” he says, referring to the builder who constructed his yellow shotgun house. The frame, made from cypress, still stands strong, but the inside… Read More >
Bridgett Saylor
Ms. Bridgett Saylor’s home in the Hollygrove neighborhood has been passed down for five generations. With their home left uninhabitable from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Saylor family lived in an East Jefferson shelter for three months until they returned… Read More >
Rosary McCaskill
New Orleans native Rosary McCaskill is a 51 year old single mother of two. A retired eye clinic coordinator, Ms. McCaskill suffers from anxiety, thyroid problems, osteoporosis and arthritis. Regardless, Ms. McCaskill loves her community and is an active member… Read More >
Ms. Alice Cousin
Ms. Alice Cousin, 81 was born and raised in the Hollygrove neighborhood. She inherited her house from her parents and raised her son and daughter in Hollygrove. She has memories of wonderful days she… Read More >
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