Orchel Peters, age 72, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010. He was formerly a resident of New Orleans but had lived in Varnado since 2004. He is survived by one daughter, Renetta (Derrick) Griffin, and one adopted daughter, Reimona Peters, both of Los Angeles,Ca.; two sisters, Helen (Lonnie) Lewis of Varnado and Delores Peters of New Orleasns; one brother, Rev. Otis E. Henry of Bogalusa; one aunt, Amie Jackson of Bogalusa; one stepsister, Rita Von (James) Lewis of Slidell; a devoted niece and caregiver, Janice Lewis of Varnado; a special friend and caregiver, Bobby Sartin of Varnado; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roosevelt (Lizzie) Peters and Harriet (Curtis) Owens; one brother, Ray Stevens; and three sisters; Merlean Holden, Grace Forrest and Emma Marie Peters.