Obituaries

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.

Apr 21, 2019

Apr 9, 2019

Baron Davis was born November 16, 1967 in Bogalusa, Louisiana, Baron was a long time resident of Franklinton.  He passed away on April 09, 2019  in New  Orleans LA.

He will be missed by family and friend.

Funeral service will be  officiate by Superintendent Leslie Fields.

Mar 17, 2019

Willie D. Foster was born in Varnado, Louisiana on June 4, 1926 to the union of Luke Kelly Foster and Lena Mae Mondy Foster.  He spent many od his growing up years with hi grandparents, Moses and Reina Mondy.

He attended school in Varnado, and accepted Christ at an early age while attending Mary's Chapel United Methodist...

Mar 13, 2019

Aurilus Perkins, Sr age 82 passed away 7 days before his 83rd birthday, on March 13, 2019.  Raised in Lee's Creek, LA, he lived most of his adult life in Inkster, MI, where he retired from Ford Motor Corporation.  He served as chairman of the Deacon Board at the New Birth Baptist Church.

He is survived by...

Mar 7, 2019

William Bolton Sr. departed this life on March 3, 2019 at the Resthaven Living Center in Bogalusa, LA at the age of 74.

William was born to the late Cleve Sr. and Emma Chapmon Bolton on December 15, 1944 in Bogalusa, LA.

William leaves to morn his passing one sister; Raymell (Rodis) Toomer; one brother...

Mar 2, 2019

Paul Walls was born July 19, 1935 to  the union of Peter and Mattie Walls in Kentwood LA.

Paul Frederick Walls was united in holy matrimony to Clairetha Francis in Jan 9, 1956, to this union 3 daughters and 2 sons was born: KJatrina, Cynthia, and Kathy, 2 sons Paul Jr, and Greg.

Funeral services...

Mar 1, 2019

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints"  Psalms 116:15

Barbara Jean Robinson Williams accepted the Master's call on Friday, March 1st.

She was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana to the late Walter Robinson and Lucille Peters.

She was 1961 graduate of Central Memorial High School. She also attended...

Feb 25, 2019

Mary Denese Short- Bridges was born March 4, 1955 in Bogalusa, Louisiana to her loving parents the late Tom and Elnora Short.  She was the youngest of (11) siblings. Denese, affectionately known as Denese or Neat was educated in the Bogalusa City School System.  She graduated from Bogalusa High School in May 1973.  She obtained her Master's Degree From...

Feb 14, 2019

"Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning" (Psalms 33:5).

Jackqueline D. McGriggs Miller, or "Jackie" as we called her, was born to the late Frank Sr. and Carrie McGriggs in Bogalusa.  She was born Sept 4, 1968.  She departed this life on Thursday Feb. 14, 2019.

She graduated from Bogalusa...

Feb 5, 2019

"Behold I tell you a mystery.  We shall not all sleep, but  we shall be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye at the last trumpet.  For the trumpet will sound and the dead will be raised imperishable, ans we shall be changed." 1 Corinthians 15:51-52.

God needed one angel more to work in...

Feb 4, 2019

Unice Bee Roberts entered eternal rest on Monday February 4, 2019 at the age of 77.  She was a native and resident of Franklinton, Louisiana.  She attended Vernon High School.  Devoted wife of the late Louis David Roberts, Sr. Beloved mother of Regina Smith, Georgia Lee Roberts, Rev Louis D. Roberts, Jr; Harry Roberts, Yancy Roberts, and Vincent Roberts;...