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Alice R Walker

Alice R Walker

May 28, 2018

Alice Robinson Walker, 88 passed away peacefully on Monday, May 28, 2018, at the home of her daughter, Clorinda "Cloe" Roberts. The family requests that visitation be observed on Friday, June 1, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at  New Zion Missionary Baptist Church with Celebration of Life to begin at 1 p.m.  The Rev L.R. Cotton, Pastor to...

Velma B Magee

Velma B Magee

May 23, 2018

My suffering is over and all the pain and loneliness is gone. My date was set a long time ago and only the Lord knew. My life is a memory now and all that I could leave my children, my family, and all who knew me. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be...

Leon Stanley Nelson

Leon Stanley Nelson

May 18, 2018

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the Death of his saints" Psalms 116:15 Leon Stanley Nelson Sr. was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana to the late Leon Porter, Sr. and Gwendolyn Nelson. He was a 1989 graduate of Bogalusa High School.  He Also attended Grambling State University.  Here he met nd later married the former Princetta Barfield.  To this...

Lionel Bickham

Lionel Bickham

May 16, 2018

Mr. Lionel Bickham 57, transition from this life to the next on May 16, 2018 in New Orleans LA..

Emma Elaine Powell

Emma Elaine Powell

May 13, 2018

Mrs. Emma Elaine Powell was born in Angie LA,  Feb 20, 1934. She relocated to  Oak Park Il where she transitioned from this life to the next one. Services will be Wednesday 23, 2018  at the  Wesley Ray U.M.C. with a visitation period from 9-11AM and Funeral Services beginning at 11AM. Interment will be  at the Jefferson Cemetery on James...

Kenneth Ray Mcgriggs

Kenneth Ray Mcgriggs

May 11, 2018

Kenneth R. (Norton) McGriggs Sr. age 69; Died May 11,2018. He was preceded in death by his Parents: Frank Sr and Carrie McGriggs. Brothers: Rodney, Steve, and Johnny McGriggs. He is survived by his children: Kenneth (Darrel) McGriggs, Kendall McGriggs, Pastor Keith Sanders, and a daughter; Helen Washington. Brothers: Raymond, Micheal W, Joseph B. and Frank McGriggs Jr. Sisters: Willough...

Joshua Rashard Magee

Joshua Rashard Magee

May 10, 2018

Joshua R. Magee was born November 30, 1987. Joshua transition this life on May 10, 2018 at the age of 30. Joshua Rashard Magee "Josh" was born Nov 30, i987 to Lawton and Octavia Magee.  He was the first of five children..He united with Outreach Full Gospel Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. J Wesley Jones. He leaves to...

John Young Jones

John Young Jones

Apr 29, 2018

On June 17, 1955 John (J.Y.) Jones was born to the late John and Mary Peters Jones in Angie, Louisiana.  J.Y. departed this life on April 29th, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. He was baptized at an early age at Mary's Chapel United Methodist Church in Varnado, LA, where he attended Sunday School, Choir and MYF and was active...

Riko Orence Anders

Riko Orence Anders

Apr 25, 2018

Riko Orence Anders, 41 of Franklinton, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2018. Visitation will be Friday May 4, 2 P.M.-6P.M. at Cook- Richmond Funeral Home in Franklinton. Funeral Services will be held Saturday May 5, at 1 P.M. at the Sweet Rest Baptist Church in Franklinton.

Ruby Harris Craft

Ruby Harris Craft

Apr 22, 2018

Ruby J. Harris Craft, 88 of Bogalusa, LA passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Algie Craft, one daughter, Estelle Holmes; two sons, Oscar Harris and RJ Harris; her parents, Matthew and Jeffery Odeal Nelson; two brothers,Dr. Alfonso Nelson, Sr; and Joe Louis Nelson; and two sisters, Billie Ruth Brumfield and Irma...

Lawrence Edward Morris Ii

Lawrence Edward Morris Ii

Apr 19, 2018

" And God shall wipe away 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 thing are passed away. Revelation 21:4 Lawrence Edward Morris, II, affectionately known as "BOO"departed this life on Thursday , April 19, 2018.  He was born June 9, 1974,...

Gentorica T. Hart

Gentorica T. Hart

Apr 14, 2018

Gentorica Hart of Bogalusa LA, died April 14,at the age of 33. Gentorica life centered around her three children, Anthony, Ayden, and Rachel, and she gave selflessly in her role as a mother. Gentorica provided for her family by working as a Pre-K teacher, a job she genuinely enjoyed.  Gentorica was born in Bogalusa but raised in Lawrenceville GA.  Her...

Oless Bickham

Oless Bickham

Mar 25, 2018

Oless Bickham of Franklinton, LA, died from heart failure on March 25, 2018 in Covington, LA at the age of 85 Oless is survived by his son Allen O'Keith (Andrea) Bickham of Atlanta, GA; daughters Tesha Marie Bickham of Slidell, LA and Octavia Marie Bickham of Franklinton, LA. Grandchildren: Keith, Allena, Juan, Thaddeus, Zahria, Destiny, Alana, Yasmine, Jamyre', Tyrone, Kashius,...

Zelma Miller Cotton

Zelma Miller Cotton

Mar 15, 2018

Zelma Miller Cotton 78 of Franklinton, LA died on March 15,2018 at her residence. She leaves to cherish her memory: Gwendolyn (Kendell) Bickham of Franklinton LA., Carolyn (Wayne) Jone of Cataula,GA., Carlton (Angela) Cotton of Las Vegas NV,.  Jeffery (Vicki) Cotton of Franklinton, LA, Gregory (Tracy) Cotton of Seattle,WA, A funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday...

Robert Jackson

Robert Jackson

Mar 11, 2018

Mr. Robert Jackson was born February 24, 1959, He passed away from this life on March 11, 2018, Cook- Richmond was in- charge of the arrangements.

Nead Tate Iii

Nead Tate Iii

Feb 27, 2018

Nead Tate III -06/17/1961-02/27/2018 Nead Tate III passed away Feb 27,2018 at the Twin Oaks Nursing Home. Visitation will be held Sat March 10, 2018 from 9-11 A.M. at the Cook-Richmond Chapel, Franklinton location. Funeral Services will begin at 11 A. M.at the chapel. Rev Antoine Graves will Officiant. Interment will be in the Bethel Church of Christ Holiness Cemetery.

Sherman Peters

Sherman Peters

Feb 22, 2018

Sherman Peters was the eighth of eleven children born to the late Loran and Nazel Peters.  Born Janurary 10, 1927, he was a resident of Angie, LA. He Attended Jones Creek Elementary and Wesley Ray High School. At the early age of seventeen Brother Peters enlisted in United States Navy.  During his Tour of Duty, Steward's Mate First Class Sherman...

Rosezetta Fields Matthews

Rosezetta Fields Matthews

Feb 19, 2018

Rosezetta Fields Matthews age 67 died suddenly on Monday, February 19, 2018 in Varnado, LA. From her birth in Bogalusa LA, on Monday August 21, 1950 to her death on that tragic Monday morning she nourished people around her with love, faith, and wisdom. Rosezetta  had  a knack for solving problems and giving insightful advice.  S he truly lived her...

Rosezetta Matthew

Rosezetta Matthew

Feb 19, 2018

Mrs. Rosezetta Matthews was born August 21, 1950, She departed this life on February 19, 2018, Cook- Richmond Funeral Home was in-charge of the arrangements

Myrtis Hart

Myrtis Hart

Feb 7, 2018

Mrs. Myrtis Hart was born September 13, 1954, She died February 7, 2018, Cook- Richmond Funeral Home was in- charge of the arrangements

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