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Aurilus Perkins Sr.

Aurilus Perkins Sr.

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...

William Bolton

William Bolton

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...

Paul Frederick Walls Sr

Paul Frederick Walls Sr

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...

Barbara Robinson Williams

Barbara Robinson Williams

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...

Mary Denese Short- Bridges

Mary Denese Short- Bridges

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...

Jacqueline D Miller

Jacqueline D Miller

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...

Rev Llewelyn Nichols

Rev Llewelyn Nichols

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...

Unice Bee Roberts

Unice Bee Roberts

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;...

Ivey Jay Alexander

Ivey Jay Alexander

Feb 1, 2019

Ivey Jay Alexander passed away at his home on Friday February 1, 2019

Ivey Jay Alexander was born to the late Henrietta Brown Alexander of Tylertown Miss and the late I.J. Alexander of Columbia Miss

He leaves to morn his passing three sisters: Inita (Charles) Alexander, Gwenda(Johnny) Gholar, Letricia(John) Magee, all of Bogalusa, LA:four brothers;...

Kenneth Ray Pierce

Kenneth Ray Pierce

Jan 30, 2019

Mr. Kenneth Ray Pierce was born December 06, 1943,He departed this earthly life on January 30, 2019, Cook-Richmond Funeral Home in Bogalusa, LA was in-charge of arrangements

Patrick W Stewart

Patrick W Stewart

Jan 14, 2019

Mr. Patrick Stewart was born on March 12, 1968, He departed this life on January 14, 2019. Cook-Richmond Funeral Home in Bogalusa, La was in-charge of arrangements

Julius Edward Bolton

Julius Edward Bolton

Jan 4, 2019

Bro. Julius Bolton, son of the late Sis. Lennie Ruth Vinsont and the late Bro. Jessie Armstrong, was born on August 5, 1955 along with his twin sister Julia Mae Watterson in Bogalusa, LA.

On January 4, 2019 the Lord whispered well done my sweet servant and Julius departed the earthly end of a well loved personality....

Emma Lee Bickham

Emma Lee Bickham

Dec 31, 2018

Ms. Emma Lee Bickham, better known as "Lee Lee", was born on February 7, 1939 to the late Lillie Mae Bickham Lewis and Fred Bickham. She departed this abundant life on December 31, 2018 at the tender age of 79.

Lee Lee was a loving and caring mother and grandmother.  Her life was full of joy and...

Geraldine Thompson

Geraldine Thompson

Dec 31, 2018

Geraldine Thompson departed this life on December 31, 2018

Linda M Little

Linda M Little

Dec 26, 2018

Linda M. Fields Little departed this life on Dec 26, 2018.  She was the eighth child born to the late Elder Leslie Fields Sr. and Mary Moses Fields Peters.  She received her education in Washington Parish and attended Sullivan Vo-Tech where she received her degree in nursing.  She also attended Hinds Community College in Raymond Miss, for Registered nursing....

Carolyn Jean Butler-Wade

Carolyn Jean Butler-Wade

Dec 18, 2018

Carolyn Jean Butler-Wade made her transition on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.

Carolyn was born to the late John A. and Amy Butler on August 11, 1955.

Carolyn married Richard Wade and to this union there were no children.

Carolyn was s faithful member of the Gratiot Presbyterian Church and served as a Sunday...

Oscar Clarence Watterson

Oscar Clarence Watterson

Dec 18, 2018

Oscar Watterson, affectionately known as O. C. and "Tree" was the first born child of Artheria Watterson on March 13, 1944.  He was also reared by his grandfather, Thad Magee.  He received his religious teaching at an early age at Thirkield United Methodist Church.

Oscar "Tree" was member of Central Memorial High School Class of 1964.

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Laura Lee

Laura Lee

Dec 16, 2018

Mrs. Laura  Lee was born December 12, 1949 and departed this life on December 16, 2018 at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home.

Lanester Lanny Boy Mckay

Lanester Lanny Boy Mckay

Dec 4, 2018

Lanester  McKay was born in Bogalusa, LA to the late Albert and Ganey Brumfield McKay.

Lanester aka Lanny Boy lived in Franklinton, LA, then later moved to California for a few years, then returned to the Franklinton, where he worked as a steel laborer for many years.

Lanny Boy, also worked as a handyman, helping...

Ricky Earl Caves Jr.

Ricky Earl Caves Jr.

Nov 25, 2018

Ricky Earl Caves Jr. was born September 14, 2018 in New Orleans, LA and departed this life on November 25, 2018. Ricky leaves to cherish his memories; His parents; Ricky Caves Sr. and Lindsey Daigle; Five Sibling; Brianna Burch, Deanna and Jeremiah Daigle. Four aunts; Ashly Daigle, Amanda, Sawyer, Heather Pritchett, and Stacie Caves.  Two uncles A.J.Daigle, and Scott Caves. ...

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