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James Magee

James Magee

Oct 17, 2015

James Lee Magee departed this life on October 17, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Willie Mae Magee, father, Ollie Magee and sister, Willie Dean Hall. He is survived by his daughter, Kim Y. Davis (Navele Davis) of Tacoma, WA, sister, Ruthie Brister of Bogalusa, granddaughter, Quiana C. Davis of Tacoma, WA, grandson, Quinton C. Davis (Bria...

Virgie Ratliff Brown

Virgie Ratliff Brown

Oct 14, 2015

Virgie Lee Ratliff Brown was born to the late Robert Ratliff and Annie Stine Badon on March 21, 1933 in Tylertown, MS. She departed this life on October 14, 2015 in Independence, LA. She was raised by Bonita and Robert Ratliff, and educated in the Tangipahoa Parish School System. Virgie accepted Christ at an early age, becoming a member of...

Frank James Burton

Frank James Burton

Oct 9, 2015

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have keep the faith." II Timothy 4:7 Frank James Burton was born to the late Varia Warren and O. C. Burton on February 16, 1957 in Bogalusa, LA. Frank departed this earth on October 9, 2015. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten by his family and...

Krsunthia Brooks Childs

Krsunthia Brooks Childs

Oct 7, 2015

Krsunthia Brooks Childs was born September 9, 1975 in Bogalusa, LA to the late Perry Brooks, Sr. and Vergie Mondy Brooks of Woodbridge, VA. She departed this life October 7, 2015. Krsunthia began her education at Navy Vale Elementary in the Fairfax County Virginia school system and graduated from C. D. Hylton High School in the Prince William County school...

Willie A. Wilson

Willie A. Wilson

Oct 2, 2015

Willie affectionally called Bill, began this life's journey in Bogalusa, LA on December 18, 1943. He was born to Freddie Wilson and hazel Robertson Wilson. He attended Central Memorial High School in Bogalusa and graduated in 1962. He joined the United States Army in June of 1962, and was honorably discharged. During his time in the military, Bill was a...

Ollie Mae Collins

Ollie Mae Collins

Sep 19, 2015

OLLIE MAE BURRIS COLLINS Ollie Mae Burris Collins was born on September 21, 1929 to the late Eunice Brumfield and Oliver Burris in Mt. Hermon, LA. She stepped into the hands of her Master on Saturday, September 19, 215 in New Orleans, LA. After moving to Bogalusa, she united with the Mt. Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of the...

Mamie Lee Nichols

Mamie Lee Nichols

Sep 7, 2015

Visitation - Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 11:0 am Funeral - Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 12:00 noon New Zion Baptist Church, Jones Creek Rd. Pastor Linza Cotton

Sebastian Peters

Sebastian Peters

Aug 7, 2015

Sebastian "Pete, Cat Daddy" Peters The Angel of death visited again and took from our midst Sebastian "Pete, Cat Daddy" Peters was born to the late Charlotte F. Peters Hunter and Charles Bennett on December 19, 1970, he departed this life on August 7, 2015 in Bogalusa, LA. His childhood years were spent in Angie, LA where he was reared...

Lola Pearl Thomas

Lola Pearl Thomas

Aug 5, 2015

God saw the road was getting rough, the hills were hard to climb. He gently closed those eyes and whispered, "Peace Be Thine." The weary hours, the days of pain, the sleepless nights are passed. The ever patient, worn out frame, has found, "sweet rest at last." God saw you getting wear, so He did what He thought was best....

Jerrvonne W. Penton

Jerrvonne W. Penton

Aug 1, 2015

Jerrvonne Penton, 87 years old, was a native of Bogalusa, who went on to meet our Heavenly Father on August 1, 2015. Ms. Penton was a faithful member of Thirkield United Methodist Church of Bogalusa. Jerrvonne, aka, "Jerry & J'" left this life with her children and grand-daughter at her side at AMG LTAC Hospital. Visiting will be held at...

Alvin Henry Davis

Alvin Henry Davis

Jul 23, 2015

I cannot say, and will not say that he is just away! With a smile and a wave of the hand, he has wandered into an unknown land. Alvin Henry Davis was born April 30, 1954 to the late Mr. James and Dora Davis. Alvin went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 23, 2015. He was a member...

Michael Harrington

Michael Harrington

Jul 20, 2015

May the works I've Done Speak for Me…" Michael "Coach Mike" Harrington was born on July 19, 1961 and departed this life at the age of 54 after a brief fight with cancer on July 20, 2015 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, Louisiana. Coach Mike has always possessed a sincere passion and love for sports and athletics. During...

Walter Beck Jr

Walter Beck Jr

Jul 16, 2015

Walter Beck, Jr. age 69, was born on December 28, 1945. He departed this life into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 16, 2015 at home in Bogalusa. Walter was a faithful and life long member of Second Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Stella of 46 years and into this...

Arnecia Morris

Arnecia Morris

Jul 10, 2015

On Friday, July 10, 2015, one of God's angels got her wings. Arnecia Moses Morris, born Sept. 7, 1920, passed away in her home in Varnado surrounded by her family. She was a mother and homemaker to 12 children and four grandchildren. She was know to her children and community as "Muh" Necie. She leaves to cherish her legacy one...

Carrie Peters

Carrie Peters

Jul 9, 2015

Carrie Peters, age 86 was born August 2, 1928 to Clara and Samuel Young Sr in Angie. She departed this life on July 9, 2015 in Houston, TX. Carrie was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Willie J. Peters; and son, Larry Darnell Peters. She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters: Darlene Foster and Anela Goins...

Bradley C. Mitchell

Bradley C. Mitchell

Jul 1, 2015

Bradley C. Mitchell was born March 8, 1960 in Bogalusa, LA to Willie James Mitchell and Mamie Mitchell. He departed this life on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at a local hospital. He leaves to cherish his memories, Mother: Mamie Mitchell, Father, Willie James Mitchell, two children: Bradley Brown Jr. and Brennan Brown, two brothers: Gregory Jerome Mitchell and Lapolean Mitchell,...

Clarence Bruns

Clarence Bruns

Jun 19, 2015

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Clarence "Sugar Bear" Bruns, Jr. was born on December 29, 1947 to the late Clarence Bruns, Sr. and Rosa Lee Polk Bruns of Bogalusa, Louisiana. He passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015 at the St. Tammany Hospital in Covington, LA. He was baptized at an early age at Bethlehem Baptist...

Shirley Ruth Magee

Shirley Ruth Magee

Jun 17, 2015

Shirley Ruth Magee was born March 18, 1960 in Bogalusa, LA to Mrs. Lizzie Ruth Magee and the Late Robert Daniel Mcgee. She attended and graduated from Bogalusa High School in 1982. After high school, Shirley continued her education at Sullivan Vocational Technical College in Bogalusa, LA. She was employed for the Social Service Department for many years in Bogalusa,...

Willie Dewitt Magee

Willie Dewitt Magee

Jun 14, 2015

BROTHER WILLIE DEWITT MAGEE Died on June 14, 2015 at the age of 83 at his home in Franklinton, LA. Willie was born on December 14, 1931 to the late Eldridge and Marie Magee. Willie was a 1952 graduate of the Washington Parish School System. Upon graduation he enlisted in the Air Force where he served (2) years in Japan...

Edith Burns Powell

Edith Burns Powell

Jun 6, 2015

Edith Louise Burns Powell was born on August 31, 1944 in Bogalusa, LA. Education, family, and faith were values taught to her at an early age. Edith affirmed her love of the Lord and gave her life to Christ a Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Bogalusa. She used her gifts to serve the Lord as a pianist at Mt. Zion,...

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