Missing Persons Board

Someone wrote me and said www.nowpublic.com has set up a missing persons board. You can post the picture of someone you know who has gone missing in the storm there. 

1/20/06 Update: I got the email about the missing persons board early in the day after Katrina made landfall. We had  heard that Katrina went east of New Orleans instead of making the dreaded direct hit. My husband was full of "I told you so" because I had awakened him the night before freaking out about the potential devastation to New Orleans. He was a little ticked off that I had jarred him out of a sound sleep. He definitely thought I was overreacting. There was a mood of relief that our beloved city of New Orleans had been spared. I almost wrote the emailer back saying "thank you very much, but we aren't going to have a need for a missing persons board. New Orleans was spared and everything seems to be going well". Truly, having weathered several really tough storms - Camille, and Andrew just to name a few - I'd never experienced people in mass going missing in a storm. We had the occasional freak accidental deaths - like during Hurricane Hilda my schoolmate's dad went out to help someone and a tree hit his car and killed him.  The utility companies usually had a casualty or two when a repairman hit a live wire while trying to fix the power lines. But nothing like what was to come once the levees broke in New Orleans. Later on when the comments started pouring in from people whose loved ones had gone missing, I was really glad I refrained from sending that email. Ah, the innocence we had back then. Forever, we will think of New Orleans - well actually the whole state of Louisiana -as either before or after Katrina - well really hurricane season 2005 - much like I think of Mississippi as being before or after Camille...

Comments

[Artis Lovelady, III / Paula Batiste]

Looking for Gene Howard and Isaac Howard of 5131 Bundy Rd. in New Orleans. Please contact Ralph Steward at 409 982-7856

[Morvant,Pat Dubose]

Morvant Family looking for Dimitry and Betty Morvant.Your Mother is in Birmingham at the Hilton205-967-2700,with Pat & Michele. Marilyn in Paririeville at 225-677-8804.Cells are hard to get thru 504-250-1961

[Calvin & Lynn Williams]

Looking for friends in New Orleans-Ms. Thelma who owns the Blue Flame Lounge on Joliet, Jack who owns Jacks Bus Stop on Leondais, Thomas Hayes who lives on Hickory St, Larry Brown who lives on Short st.

[Marsha Reaves]

I am trying to find out about friends in Wiggins MS. Their names are Emma or Jan Lawhon,Ray Ave, Wiggins. If anyone has info about them or conditions in Wiggins MS please contact Marsha @ memawreaves@yahoo.com or call 931 668 8686

[Cassie Perry]

Anyone from Fairfields, NO please contact Cassie Perry at 225-485-8454

[felicia french]

i am looking for my sister suzie mason her husband dan mason and rebecca and john mason from gulfport ms. also my cousins elizabeth spivey bill spivey meredith spivey and pauline spivey. if you see this please call me at 601-925-0057. we got out of louisiana and are okay. i love ya'll.

[Ana Corral]

I am looking for my sister - her name is Joan Karnolich - she lived in Baton Rouge. She has brown hair, hazel green eyes about 5'2 weighing 120lbs. Caucasian Female born June 1959. Please call us with any information

[Christine Duplessis]

We are looking for family in both New Orleans and Ocean Springs, Mississippi
The names are Aline Sears, Waldo Sears, Gilda Stovall,Willie Shepherd and 8 children they were last seen in New Orleans. anyone knowing their whereabouts please call 504-512-2353 or
850-968-4696. The family we are searching for in Mississippi last name is Joiner. (Valerie Joiner's mother)brother Justin and sister. Call same number with Infoor Email

[Toxey A. Hall]

Looking for cousins Jesse, Linda and Kevin Hall. Residence 7631 Wave Drive, New Orleans, LA 70128. This is near the intersection of I-10 and I-510, & about 1/2 mi SE of L. Pontchartrain. Would welcome any info regarding their safety, whereabouts and conditions in their neighborhood. Toxey Hall, (321)453-5373, thall@palmnet.net)

[Michelle Sanchez]

I am looking for my Friend Barbara Lott and her family. They are from the Mobile Alabama area and we are very worried about everyone. We have a home for you here in San Diego Barb if you need one.
If you have any information please email dream__it@hotmail.com

[Lisa Johnson]

I am looking for several family members from St. Bernard Parish and Orleans Parish I will list the names below.
Michelle Powell
Sherman Powell
Patricia Campbell
Clifford Campbell
Jasmine Spencer
Shenai Powell
Charles Atkinson
Monique Atkinson
Dennis Atkinson
Larry Peters
Gregory Atkinson
Thomas Atkinson
Michael Atkinson
I am located in Marksville, LA (504) 957-2495 if you know the wearabouts of any of my family members.

[Pat Houghton]

I am looking for my daughter and her husband. Colette & Chris Gillrup from Copp St., Biloxi, MS. email with information: houghton4138@bellsouth.net Colette- call Mom's cell phone

[Edward Shelton]

I am seeking any information regarding our son Sam Shelton, he is a student at Tulane University and a member of the LDS church. Anyone with any information, please call us at 254 859-3591.

[Tera Sagen]

MISSING FROM HURRICANE KATRINA:

Candace Kemp

e-mail with any information to: teras@countryspringshotel.com

(her address is: 249 Lanai Village, 6650 Golf Club Drive, Diamond Head, MS 39525)

Thank you.

[Lisa Zwerk]

I am looking for my mother and brothers and sisters.
Jane Zwerk, patsy mark and anthony, along with Mike Mansfield.
Please call me!!! they live in Slidell LA
1-616-974-8385

[Chantel Sanders]

AUGUSTINE WOODARD, JOHN LEWIS, NORRIS LEWIS AND EDWIN "WENNIE" BOUTTE!!! MICHELLE IS LOOKING FOR YOU ALL. THEY ARE ALL SAFE AND TOGETHER AT THE AMERICAN RED CROSS SHELTER IN STAR, MS (601) 845.3772. PLEASE CALL RIGHT AWAY IF YOU GET THIS MESSAGE. OR CALL ME (931) 278.1858.

[Linda Jones]

I am looking for Donald Bryant. Last seen in New Orleans. Your sisters are safe. They are looking for you. email me at lindalhj@aol.com.

[Trina Usry Delatte]

I am looking for my mother, sister, niece, and nephew. They are from New Orleans and were staying in the Bethany Nursing Home on Esplanade Ave. to ride out the storm. Their names are Gloria Ochoa, Diane Porter, Angelique Strother and Ian Strother. I am desperate to hear from them or about them. Please contact Trina at jubileech@aol.com

[Sean Hammons]

I am looking for my friend STEVEN HUX. If any one knows his whereabouts please contact me @ 318-547-9500. He was last seen in New Orleans.

[trang mai]

Survivors, Pham Mam and Ngueyen Thi Ngon, from New Orleans of hurricane Katrina are looking for son in Oklahoma. Son's name is Lam Van Pham and his wife is Nhieu Thi Huynh.
Please contact 972-307-8595,
214-682-7683,214-682-7684, 469-682-7915, or 214-680-9169. Our address is 2328 Kingsridge Dr. Dallas, TX 75287.

[Dennis Williamson]

I am trying to find Anne, Stephen and Michael Castjohn from St Bernard parish; Chalmette; She is the sister of Carol, Susan, and Warren Williamson

[Tanya Mitchell]

I am looking for my aunt Angie Thaxton, her sister and brother-in-law, Charles (Buddy) and Rhonda Maddox. They lived in Gulfport MS. Please contact me with any information. Thank you.

[Amber Wilson]

I'm looking for my sister and her fiance, Brandi Wilson and Clint Adam. They live on Stonegate Circle in Gautier, MS and were supposedly heading toward FL Sun. night. They were driving a red Toyota Tacoma with the name Brandi Nicole on the back. Please call me if u have any info. Amber- 860-841-5260 Thank you and everyone is in my prayers.

[Ananya Jordan-Rosen]

I am looking for my sisters Pat and Ramona. Their maiden names was Jordan. If anyone has any information please e-mail me @ ananyarosen@sbcglobal.net. Last known whereabouts was in Louisiana.

[Ananya Jordan-Rosen]

I am looking for my sisters Pat and Ramona. Their maiden names was Jordan. If anyone has any information please e-mail me @ ananyarosen@sbcglobal.net. Last known whereabouts was in Louisiana.