Obituaries

Regina Verrett Copper

Regina Verrett Copper

Feb 24, 2015

Regina Verrett Copper peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the age of 71. She was a native and resident of Algiers, LA. Regina was a graduate of L. B. Landry High School and a retried Teacher's Aide with the Orleans Parish School Board. Beloved wife of the late Marcellus Cooper, Jr. Loving mother of Troy...

Corey Matthew Smith

Corey Matthew Smith

Feb 22, 2015

Corey (Phat Boy) Matthew Smith, a New Orleans Fireman, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 22, 2015. Son of Gayle (Mack) Smith and Charles (Ashley) Napoleon. Husband of Dantrice Smith. Grandson of Bobbie Smith, Perry (Rose) Alexcee and Charles Napoleon, Sr. Brother of Ashley, Raymond, and Tiffany Smith, Charles Napoleon III, Jade, Justin, Chyenne and Devontay Mitchell and Destin...

Edna Mae Spencer

Edna Mae Spencer

Feb 21, 2015

Edna Nelson Spencer, a retired Lead Direct Support at Magnolia School for over 30 years, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 21, 2015. Wife of the late Auzzie Spencer, Sr. Mother of Terrence L. and Auzzie Spencer, Jr. Mother in law of Layskisha and Gwendolyn Spencer. Daughter of the late Joseph A. and Leaster Lovely Nelson. Sister of Joe,...

Esteban Centino Melendez, Jr.

Esteban Centino Melendez, Jr.

Feb 21, 2015

Esteban "Rookie" "Amtrak" C. Melendez, Jr., a retired truck driver entered into eternal rest peacefully at his residence on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 12:25a.m. Husband of Sandra Martin Melendez. Father of Timothy (Onika) Magee, Eric (Shannon) Magee, George (Alicia) Woods, III, Renard Woods, Damien Woods, Felecia Melendez, Rene' Woods (Hodges) Thierry. Son of the late Janet B. Lewis and...

Ja'Koi Ray Henderson

Ja'Koi Ray Henderson

Feb 18, 2015

Ja'Koi "Chubbs" Henderson entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Son of Ziporiah Scott and James Ray Henderson. Brother of Everett, Joseph, Zuber, Zy'Riah, and Lil James, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 9 months a native and resident of Gretna, La. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members...

Warren Joseph Marrero

Warren Joseph Marrero

Feb 18, 2015

Warren Joseph Marrero entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. He retired as a longshoreman after 30 years of service and worked for the City of Gretna Water Department for 10 years. Husband of 48 years to Betty Marrero. Father of Kevin Marrero, Sr., Brian Williams, Trine Marrero and the late Dwayne Marrero. Grandfather...

Graves Craft, Jr.

Graves Craft, Jr.

Feb 18, 2015

Graves "Lil Bae" Craft, Jr., a retired Sandblaster from Avondale Shipyards, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday February 18, 2015 at the age of 72. He was a native of Carpenter, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Beloved husband of Janice Shorty Craft. Loving father of Juan, Jamal, and Avanda Craft and Rodell "Dickie" Houston. Son...

Gwendolyn Keller Williams

Gwendolyn Keller Williams

Feb 17, 2015

Gwendolyn Keller Williams entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at her residence. Daughter of Olivia Young Keller and the late James E. Keller, Sr. Granddaughter of Alma Pierre. Sister of Alma K. (James) Williams, Cheryl K. Bergeron, and Danny B. (Pamela) Keller. Niece of Mavis (John) Guerin and Mildred Y. Patterson, also survived by a host of...

Daquan Rainey

Daquan Rainey

Feb 17, 2015

Daquan Rainey entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Age: 20 years a native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Laplace, La. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service at Davis Mortuary Service 6820 Westbank Expressway Marrero, La. on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m....

Nikelle Montrece Lawrence

Nikelle Montrece Lawrence

Feb 16, 2015

Nikelle Montrece Lawrence, passed away at her residence after a long illness on Monday, February 16, 2015. Daughter of Welton Lawrence, Sr. and the late Wanda Jean Ragas Lawrence. Sister of Lieutenant Welton Lawrence, Jr. USN. Granddaughter of the late Wallace and Irma Ragas, Edward Lawrence and Elouise Thompson Lawrence, and step-granddaughter of the late Freddie Douglas Lawrence. Niece of...

Eddie Mae Calloway

Eddie Mae Calloway

Feb 15, 2015

Eddie Mae Calloway, a Licensed Practical Nurse, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 10:30a.m. Mother of Clifton Casteel, Joann Calloway, Michael Calloway, Deeanna Lasalle, Tommy Lasalle, and the late Leroy Brown and Wanda Calloway Lasalle. Grandmother of Wandrea Edwards, Rorena Edwards, Chad Edwards, Tracey Casteel, Chressye Casteel, Tyra Edwards, Bobby Lasalle, Dewayne Lasalle, and Faith Lasalle....

Wilbert Milton Lewis, Sr.

Wilbert Milton Lewis, Sr.

Feb 14, 2015

Wilbert Milton Lewis, Sr., age 82, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 14, 2015. He was a native of Paincourtville, LA and a resident of Algiers, LA. Wilbert retired from Harvey Press after 50 years of service, and served his country as a member of the U. S. Army during the Korean War. Beloved husband of 50 years...

Lorraine Berry Wilkerson

Lorraine Berry Wilkerson

Feb 13, 2015

Lorraine Berry Wilkerson entered into eternal rest on Friday February 13, 2015. Mother of Kawan Berry, Terrance Berry, and Kuanta Berry. Daughter of the late Wallace and Clara Keys Berry. Sister of Wallace Berry, Wiley Berry, Solomon Berry, Cynthia Berry Williams, Carolyn Berry Cabrera, Laura Berry, Keta Berry, and the late Dolores Berry, Daisy Mae Berry, Marie Berry Wilson, and...

Harriet Jackson Landry

Harriet Jackson Landry

Feb 13, 2015

Harriet Jackson Landry completed this life journey and went to live with her Father in his many mansions on Friday, February 13, 2015 at the age of 60. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Harriet was a graduate of Meadow Draughn College, and a retired employee of Avondale Shipyards. Beloved wife Nathaniel...

Murray Brumfield

Murray Brumfield

Feb 13, 2015

Murray "Chief" Brumfield, a retired Business Owner / Floor Covering Mechanic, entered into eternal rest at Passages Hospice and Sanctuary on Friday, February 13, 2015. Husband of the late Willie Jean Brumfield. Father of Julia (Jeffrey) Vappie, Rev. Dr. Robert (Sharon) Brumfield, Gwendolyn Sedillo, Tammy (Larry) Clark, Derek, Damon (Alisha), and Patrick (Sandy) Brumfield, and the late Mark A. and...

Melvin James Bennett, Sr.

Melvin James Bennett, Sr.

Feb 9, 2015

Melvin James Bennett, Sr. peacefully entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Monday, February 9, 2015 at the age of 51. He was a native of Algiers, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Loving father of DanNisha (Alex) Bennett, DeLisa (Damian) Alexander, and Melvin (Shirell) Bennett, Jr. Father figure to Tynessia Jackson and Chante Williams. Beloved...

Pamela Eugene Carter

Pamela Eugene Carter

Feb 9, 2015

Evangelist Pamela Eugene Carter entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 9, 2015 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Loving mother of Latoya (Tommie) Carter. Daughter of the late Sam Mosely and Elsie Alma Boudreaux. Granddaughter of the late Frank and Ester Eugene. Sister of Steven (Consuella) Eugene, Debra (Edward) Coleman, Jeanette (Charles) Hills, Elise Delahoussaye and Jauline (Gary) Williams. Godmother...

Darrall Williams, Sr.

Darrall Williams, Sr.

Feb 9, 2015

Rev. Darrall Williams, Sr., entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 9, 2015 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved husband of Wilma Williams. Father of LeKesha (Byron) Reynolds, Darrall Williams, Jr., David Williams, Sherrell (Nicolaus) Sylve, Katrina Williams, and Angela (Fabian) Fluker. Son of Laura Williams and the late Nolan Williams. Brother of Reginald Williams, Sr., Eric Williams, Sr., Derek...

Diane Wilford

Diane Wilford

Feb 8, 2015

Diane Wilford, a salesperson for Wal Mart, departed this life on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Mother of Quaratina Wilford, Damien WIlford, Bobby Wilford, Alicia Wilford, and Deintre Wilford. Daughter of Easter Wilford and the late Aaron Wilford. Sister of Aaron, Jr., William, Ernest, Donald, Jerry, Tracy, and Toni Wilford, Annie Cooper, and Joyce Skinner, also survived by 9 grandchildren and...

Warren Scovell

Warren Scovell

Feb 7, 2015

Warren "Buddy" Tyrone Scovell departed this life at Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center on Saturday, February 7, 2015. Father of Tyrone Derrick Scovell. Grandfather of Tyrone, Akeem, Kyra, Ras Daniel, Righteous, and Ras David Scovell. Son of the late Warren and Geneva Scovell. Brother of Lucrecia Johnson, Shedrick Scovell, Shirnette Wilson and the late Jean Bush, Jacinta Scovell and Warren...