All Obituaries

Leroy “Whoppa” Griffin departed this life on Friday, September 4, 2020, at his home in Davant, LA.  He was 80 years old. Leroy was the 9th child of nine (9) children born to the late Alfred Sr., and Olivia Thompson Griffin on July 20, 1940. On July 22, 1978, Leroy was united in Holy Matrimony to his beloved wife, the late Barbara Sanders Griffin. Left to cherish his memories is his brother Ulysses Griffin Sr.  He is proceeded in death by his siblings, Alfred Jr.,...

Arthur Andrew Reddick Sr., departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at his home in Algiers, LA.  He was 83 years old.  He was born on February 16, 1937 to the late Albertine Bentley and McKinley Reddick.  He was the beloved husband of Daisy Mae Barthelemy – Reddick.  Father of Albertine Cross (Melvin Jr.), Mia Johnson (John), Rosalyn Narcisse, Ivy Encalade, Arthurine Reddick, Arthur Reddick Jr., Timothy Reddick Sr., Albert Reddick, Terrance...

Angela Marie Turner departed this life on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at her home in Harvey, LA.  She was 34 years old and was born in New Orleans on June 19, 1986.  She was the daughter of Andrea and Dwayne Turner Sr., and Cedric Morris.  She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at an early age.  She was a graduate of John Ehret High School class of 2008 where she was known for her enthusiastic scream.  She loved her poodle Joshua, The Itsy-Bitsy...

Detrice Inez Mackey Williams “BUCK” departed this life on Saturday, September 12, 2020, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.   She was 52 years old and a native of Port Sulphur, LA., and worked in Colorado Springs as a Certified Nursing Assistant for over 20 years.  She was born on February 18, 1968, to the union of Paul and the late Jo Ann Davis Mackey Jr.  She was raised by the late Ernest and Geraldine Mackey Davis Sr.  Detrice accepted Christ as her Lord...

Cheryl Ann Buras Moss departed this life on Friday, September 11, 2020, at her home in Belle Chasse, La.  She was 68 years old, and a native of Venice, La., and a resident of Belle Chasse for many years.  Daughter of the late Harold and Mildred Goodman Buras.  Beloved wife of Harold George Moss Sr.  Mother of Harold George Moss Jr, and the late Tammy Lynn Moss.  Grandmother of Darian (Dustin) Shaw and Tyler James Moss.  Sister of Pam Blanchard (Carol), and the...

Frank A. Bedell IV “La Frank 5”, departed this life on Thursday, September 10, 2020, in New Orleans, LA.  He was 17 years old.  He was born on July 25, 2003, to the parents of Frank Bedell III (Ferrin), and Ariane Ashley (Reko).   Left to cherish his memories are his siblings Aniyah, Kamille, Logan, Kaylon, Kyra, Rahasia, Liya, Jordan, Cody, Landon, and Reko Jr.  He was the grandson was of Sharon Wilford (Billy Ray), Carol Ann Bedell (Duke), Franklin...

DeKalun Johnastasius Burton “DBoy/Sleepy”, departed this life on Thursday, September 10, 2020, in New Orleans, LA.  He was 21 years old and was the proud son of Keokeoa and Darryl Burton Jr.  “DBoy” as he was affectionately known was educated in the New Orleans Public School System and was a 2018 graduate of G.W. Carver High School where he ran track and played football.  He attended James Singleton Charter Middle School where he played basketball and...

Terry Dumas Encalade Jr., departed this life on Sunday, August 23, 2020.  He was 47 years old.  He was a native of Davant, La., and worked as an oyster fisherman for many years. Beloved son of Joyce Williams Encalade, and the late Terry Dumas Encalade Sr.  Brother of Anesta Martin and the late Maysha Michelle Encalade.  Terry is survived by 12 children, 11 grandchildren, 2 nieces, 1 nephew, 4 great nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.  Relatives and...

Bobbie Varnado Camper departed this life on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at her home in Harvey, La.  She was 80 years old.  She was a native of Magnolia Mississippi, and a resident of Harvey, La for many years.  She was an usher at Greater St. Stephen Baptist Church and she was also a member of Kings and Queens Social and Pleasure Club.  Daughter of the late Erastus and Emma Varnado.  Loving wife of the late Wardell Camper.  Mother of Willie Holmes (Gwendolyn),...

Lawrence “E - Bear” Earl Jr, departed this life peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2020, at Baton Rouge General Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA.  He was 80 years old.  He was a native of Gregg County Texas, and a resident of Baton Rouge and New Orleans La., for many years.  Son of the late Lawrence Earl Sr., and Lola Jimerson Earl.  Devoted husband of the late Theresa Smith Bennett Earl.  Beloved father of Theresa Colbert of Texas, Dianna (Christopher V....