Obituaries
Lionel Junior
Mar 1, 2015
Lionel Junior, a retired custodian for Jefferson Parish School Board, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at his residence. Husband of Alice Junior. Father of Landa Boyd Champagne, Christian Junior, Randy Junior, and Lionel Junior, II. Son of the late Henry and Rosalie Stevenson Junior. Brother of Donald Junior, Gloria Celestine, Patricia Allen, Betty Harrison, Marylee Withspoon,...
Bessie Mae Skidmore
Feb 28, 2015
Bessie Coler Skidmore, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Wife of 46 years to Eura Skidmore, Jr. Mother of Eura (Darnetta) Skidmore, III, Benjamin (Brenda) Skidmore, of Killeen, TX, Chiquita (Roderick) Roussell, and Letitia (Bosie) Wiley. Daughter of the late Rev. Freddie Coler Sr. and Bessie Coler. Sister of Dorothy Broglin Coler,...
Clarence Zeno, Jr.
Feb 27, 2015
Clarence "Boyyo" Zeno, Jr., a retired Brick Layer for Jerry Swain, entered into eternal rest at Marrero Health Care Center on Friday, February 27, 2015. Clarence was an Alumni of Lincoln High School class of 1969 Husband of Elaine Hart Zeno. Father of Clarence " Tank" Zeno, III. Son of the late Clarence, Sr. and Mary Ella Bell Zeno. Brother...
Shelia Ann Duckett Martin
Feb 27, 2015
Sheila Ann Duckett Martin, entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 27, 2015 peacefully at her home. Devoted wife of Alex Martin, Sr. Loving mother of Alex Martin, Jr., Iesia Martin, Tesiahia Martin, Cornelius Martin, and Jaleel Martin. Daughter of the late James Russell, Sr. and Elsie Bell Duckett. Sister of Herman Duckett, James Russell, Jr., Anthony Russell, Sharon Russell,...
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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...
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