Obituaries

Jan 28, 2020

On Tuesday, January 28, 2020, Clifton Earl Rayford, veteran and father of one, passed away at age 63.

Clifton was born on July 28, 1956 to Leroy and Mary Rayford.  He graduated from Angie High School in 1975.

Later he joined the United States Army (stationed in Ft. Lewis, Washington) in 1979 and quickly navigated ...

Dec 14, 2019

And of shall wipe away all tears from theirs eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be  any more pain.  Rev 21:4

Gilda A. Franklin, a resident of Bogalusa passed away December 14, 2019 at the age of 73 at her home.

Visitation will be Saturday December...

Nov 30, 2019

And God shall wipe all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain for the former things are passed away.  Rev:4

Edwin Jay Burris was born on September 18, 1956 to the late Rayford and Wylene M. Burris in Bogalusa, LA, Edwin was...

Nov 26, 2019

Freddie James Buckley Sr. was born on January 8, 1944 in Bogalusa,  LA to the late Robert Buckley Sr. and Velma (Jackson) Buckley.  He departed this life Tuesday November 26, 2091 with his wife and daughter by his side.

Freddie attended Central Memorial High School.  He spent his early years in Chicago ILL.  He retired from Skokie...

Nov 24, 2019

Mr. Virgil Mondy was the third born child of Floretta Brown-Mondy and Terman Mondy on December 1, 1926.. He was called home by the Angel of the Lord on Sunday, November 24, 2019.

Mr. Virgil Mondy was a faithful member of Wesley Ray United Methodist Church and attended until his health failed.

He leaves to...

Nov 10, 2019

Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me.  In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you.   I go to prepare a place for you.  John 14:1-2

Earl Cotton Sr was born December 24, 1954 to the late Monroe and Mattie Cotton Calahan...

Nov 3, 2019

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7

Rose Mary Brown Smith was born on March 9, 1957 to Velma Brown Gatlin and Albert Smith Sr.  She was the seventh child. she transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 9, 2019...

Nov 3, 2019

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest."   Matthew 11:28

Earvin James Hart affectionately known as "Boo" was born two the late Willie and Miree Hart on March 24, 1955 in Franklinton Louisiana.  During his younger years he lived in New Orleans LA, and later moved back to his...

Oct 1, 2019

The steps of a good  man are ordered by the Lord; and he delighteth in his way.-Psalm 37:23

Norah LeRoy Buchanan's journey came to an end on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond, LA.  He was born on July 19, 1932 to the late Prince and Jessye Jackson Buchanan in Wilmer,...

Sep 5, 2019

Ruth Jackson-Joyner, a native of Bogalusa, passed away at her home in Somerset, NJ on September 5, 2019.  She was 88 years old.

Ruth attended the Washington Parish School System.

She is survived by her daughter, Angernell Jackson of Somerset: step-children, Barbara and James A. Joyner Jr; and a host of nieces nephews and other...

Aug 19, 2019

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.

Emma Jean Francis is a longtime resident of Panama City FLA, passed away peacefully at her home on Aug 19, 2019.

She was born in Bogalusa, LA.

She leaves to cherish her memories a son Lonnie (Main...

Aug 15, 2019

Edward (Pippy) Smith

Edward Smith entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the age of 60.

He was born in New Orleans, LA and lived in Kentwood, Louisiana for the majority of his life.

In his younger years he was  a member of Fellowship of Sunlight COGIC and in his...

Aug 6, 2019

Hear me when I call, O God of my  righteousness: thou has enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. Psalm4:1

Sylvester (Bill) Thompson passed away at the age of 78 on August 6, 2019.  He was a man who touched the lives of many. He was a husband, father,...

Jul 15, 2019

Sis. Debra Magee Berry was born October 1, 1961 to the late James "Straight" and Leotha Smith Magee.

Sis Debra Berry departed this life on July 15, 2019 at Our Lady of the Angels Hospital in Bogalusa La.  Debra graduated from Caver High School in New Orleans, La. She surrendered her life to Christ at a young...

Jul 12, 2019

Tommy Edward Bates Born October 7, 1955 at Perrin Airforce Base in Denison, Texas to the parentage of George T. Bates Jr. and Millie Bonney Tucker; passed into the arms of God on Friday, July 12, 2019 at the age of 63.  He attended Pine High School and later obtained his GED after entering the United States Army.  He...

Jul 9, 2019

Faye Dorthy Jackson Parnell transition from this life on Tuesday July 9, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Savannah Hatcher and Earnest Jackson.  She was raised and reared by her maternal grandparents the late Loran and Nazea Peters.

As a young lady, she became the family beautician and passed it down to her...

Jul 2, 2019

Cynthia S. Johnson was born to the late Henry and Vernell Cleveland Strong on September 15, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York.  Cynthia was the second oldest of four children.

It was in Goose Creek, South Carolina that she was captivated by a young naval sailor, Johnnie L. Johnson and on December 21, 1970 they pledged their love...

Jun 23, 2019

Freddy Moses, 70, Varnado, LA, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019.  Freddy was born to William Moses and Oralee Keys on August 8, 1948.  He graduated from Wesley Ray High School in Angie, LA and graduated from Southern University in New Orleans with a Bachelor's in Social Work.  He served in the U.S. Army during  the Vietnam War and...

May 24, 2019

Alfred Warren Sr, made his transition on Friday, May 24, 2019 at his home in New Orleans, Louisiana.  He was born on August 1, 1953. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Marie Warren to whom he was married to for 47 years.  He leaves behind two sons Alfred Warren Jr (Baton Rouge, La), Terrence Warren Sr (New Orleans,...

Apr 24, 2019

Benjamin Joseph Thomas was born to the late Theodore Jefferson and the late Carrie Thomas.

He departed this life on Wednesday April  24, 2019 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, with members of his family by his bed side.