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Mary Sims Dee

Mary Sims Dee

Feb 12, 2016

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. (2nd Timothy 4:7) Sister Mary Jane Sims Dee was born to the late Mr. & Mrs. Robert (Lillian) Sims on January 3, 1928 and was the last of her four siblings. Early in her life, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior...

Virginia R. Smith

Virginia R. Smith

Jan 31, 2016

MRS. VIRGINIA R. SMITH Mrs. Virginia R. Smith, age 76, of Bogalusa, LA and former resident of Vicksburg, MS was born to the late Ms. Ella Hall on March 8, 1939, and humbly gave a silent sign and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 31, 2016. She graduated from Central Memorial High School of Bogalusa Class...

Maurice Rashad Cooper

Maurice Rashad Cooper

Jan 16, 2016

Maurice Rashad Cook aka "King Coop", 24, of Bogalusa, departed this life on January 16, 2016 as a result of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 16 in Livington Parish. He was born on November 5, 1991 in Bogalusa, Louisiana, the beloved son of Della Cooper and Raymond Nichols, Sr. He attended Bogalusa City Schools and graduated...

Rocky Runyan Owens

Rocky Runyan Owens

Jan 16, 2016

Brother Rocky R. Owens, Sr., was born on October 7, 1953 in Tylertown, Mississippi to the late Arvene and Ruby Owens. He departed this life on January 15, 2016 at the age of 62. Brother Owens joined Mount Olive Baptist Church at an early age and was baptized by the hands of Rev. Biase and remained a member until his...

David K Brown

David K Brown

Jan 1, 2016

"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him" (Psalms 28:7) Mr. David Kenner Brown was born August 16, 1958 to the parentage of Mary Armstrong Robinson and Oless Brown of Bogalusa. He was preceded in death by his...

Denise Tate Bickham

Denise Tate Bickham

Dec 5, 2015

Denise Bickham I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day, and not to me only but unto all them that love his appearing. II Timothy 4:7 – 8...

Walter Emmet Franklin

Walter Emmet Franklin

Dec 2, 2015

Walter Emmet Franklin was born October 21, 1938 in New Orleans, LA to the late Rev. Albert E. and Beulah Franklin. Walter attended school in his early years in Baton Rouge, LA, later moved to Angie, LA where he graduated from Wesley Ray High School. Walter was married to the late Lena Mae Trouiller Franklin of Bogalusa, LA and they...

Dorothy Jean Cotton

Dorothy Jean Cotton

Dec 1, 2015

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.---Revelations 21:4 Deaconess Dorothy J. Cotton was born on September 16, 1944 to the late Otha and Nettie M. Foster. She departed this life on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at...

Nelson Cotton

Nelson Cotton

Nov 28, 2015

Deacon Nelson Cotton passed away November 28, 2015, at Resthaven Living Center in Bogalusa. He was born to the late Dewitt and Carrie Cotton of Hackley, on February 27, 1939. He enjoyed being around family and friends and he was a devoted member of Second Missionary Baptist Church. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving devoted wife, Velma Cotton;...

Janice Warren

Janice Warren

Nov 26, 2015

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Glimmie Jackson, Jr

Glimmie Jackson, Jr

Nov 22, 2015

GLIMMIE JACKSON, JR. Glimmie Jackson, Jr. was born to the late Glimmie Jackson, Sr. and Melvena Dexter Jackson on January 24, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan. He departed this life on Sunday, November 22, 2015 with his family at his bedside. "Butch or Butchie", as he was so affectionally known, was so loved by family and friends. He would spend quality...

Chinesia J. Moses

Chinesia J. Moses

Nov 11, 2015

Obituary Chinesia Camille Moses was born February 19, 1968 to the late Leola (Creola) Jackson and Bert Jackson. Chinesia was a very upbeat, sweet, funny, loving person who loved her family and friends dearly. She always put others before herself and always gave her last to those in need. She loved decorating and planting flowers. They were her passions. Chinesia...

James Alan Lee

James Alan Lee

Oct 29, 2015

JAMES A. LEE "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." James Alan Lee was born to the late Edna Norred and Tom Lee on January 24, 1941 in Alabama. James departed this earth on October 29, 2015. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten by his family and friends. He...

Otis Alexander

Otis Alexander

Oct 27, 2015

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Gwendolyn Mark

Gwendolyn Mark

Oct 21, 2015

VISITATION: Friday, October 30, 2015 2 - 5 pm Chapel, Cook-Richmond Funeral Home FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, October 31, 2015 10:00 am Chapel, Cook-Richmond Funeral Home Rev. C. Matthews, officiating INTERMENT: Robinson Cemetery, Varnado, LA Gwendolyn "Wanda" Mark, age 60 passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Gwendolyn "Wanda" Mark was born to the union of...

Nanette P Blackwell

Nanette P Blackwell

Oct 21, 2015

VISITATION: Friday, October 30, 2015 2 - 6 pm Cook-Richmond Chapel VIEWING: Saturday, October 31, 2015 10 - 11am Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Varnado, LA FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, October 31, 2015 11:00 am Mt. Zion Baptist Church - Varnado, LA Rev. Dr. A. Nelson, officiating INTERMENT: Robinson Cemetery, Varnado, LA Sister Nanette Patrice Foster Blackwell was born August 15, 1963,...

Stanwood Bickham

Stanwood Bickham

Oct 18, 2015

STANWOOD BICKHAM Stanwood Sam Bickham, Sr. was born the proud son of Alice Mondy-Bickham and Jewel Bickham on September 24, 1947 in New Orleans, LA and departed this life on Sunday, October 18, 2015 in Bogalusa, LA. Stanwood attended Central Memorial High School where he graduated in 1966. After graduation, he attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. He was...

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