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Sara L. Cotton

Sara L. Cotton

Oct 9, 2013

Visitation October 17, 2013 from 11-1p.m. at Cook-Richmond of Bogalusa. Funeral Service will follow at 1p.m. in the chapel.

Alice Davis

Alice Davis

Oct 1, 2013

On December 10, 1929, Alice Davis was born to the late Danny and Nurcelia Cotton. She left this earth on Tuesday, October 2, 2013 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Franklinton, Louisiana. She was married to the late William D. Davis. To this union there were 7 children born: Antionette (Jessie) Robertson, William (Marilyn) Davis, Bennie Ray (Sandra) Davis, Randy...

Priscilla Ann "Gumbo" Mingo

Priscilla Ann "Gumbo" Mingo

Oct 1, 2013

Ms. Priscilla Ann "Gumbo" Mingo age 53, a native of Bogalusa and a resident of Hattiesburg, Ms. Died Monday, October 1, 2013 in Hattiesburg, Ms. She was born April 15, 1960 to the late Charles Seven Mingo, and Mrs. Mary Nell Mingo. She accepted christ at an early age. She was a member of First Church of God in Christ,...

Rodney L. Hodges

Rodney L. Hodges

Sep 23, 2013

Visitation will be 10-12 noon following with the Funeral Service starting at 12 noon Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Cook-Richmond of Franklinton. Rev. Sherman Berry, Officiating. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery.

Jerry Johnson

Jerry Johnson

Sep 14, 2013

Visitation will be September 20, 2013 from 2-7p.m. Family hour 7-8p.m. Funeral Service Saturday at 1p.m.

Micheal Meredith

Micheal Meredith

Sep 13, 2013

Direct cremation will be performed.Memorial service will be held in Louisville, Kentucky.

Michael Meredith

Michael Meredith

Sep 13, 2013

Direct Cremation

Ada Clayborne

Ada Clayborne

Sep 1, 2013

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" II Timothy 4:7 Sis. Ada Brown-Peters-Clayborne was born September 1, 1925 to the Late Bishop and Laura Henry Brown in Columbia, Ms. She departed this earthly life on Sunday, September 1, 2013 her birthday, surrounded by family and friends. She joined New Hope U.M....

D'Shonda Chantelia Bickham

D'Shonda Chantelia Bickham

Aug 31, 2013

D'Shonda was born in Bogalusa, La. to the late Deborah A. Bickham-Martin and John (Trish) Magee of Bogalusa, La. on February 16, 1973. D'Shonda Chantelia Bickham departed this life on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Baton Rouge General Hospital in Baton Rouge, La. Shon attended Bogalusa High School she later joined Job Corps. in Dallas, Tx. And received her G.E.D.,...

Bertha Osbey Simmonds

Bertha Osbey Simmonds

Aug 9, 2013

Missionary Bertha Osbey Simmonds was called by God to come to her heavenly mansion at the age of 85. On Friday, August 9, 2013. Missionary Simmonds was born to the late Oliver and Mattie Lenards Osbey on July 12, 1928 in Tylertown, Mississippi. She left Bogalusa at a young age and moved to New York that's where she met her...

Thomas P. Smith

Thomas P. Smith

Aug 3, 2013

Mr.Thomas P. Smith arrived in this world on June 19,1930 to the late Ernest Smith and Willie May Hicks in Bogalusa,LA. On August 3, 2013,he departed this world when God called him to come to his Heavenly Mansion As a young boy, while living with his stepmother the (late) Mattie Quinn,Thomas joined the U.S. Air Force at the age of...

Ora Lee Stevenson

Ora Lee Stevenson

Jul 29, 2013

Ora Lee Stevenson, 81, departed this life Sunday, July 29, 2013, at LSU Bogalusa Medical Center. She was born on Aug. 24, 1931, in Bay Springs, Miss., to J.T. Keys and Annie Bell Payton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence Stevenson Sr.; two children, Melvin Moses and Alfred Moses; two sisters, Ruth Gant and her...

Rance La'Ray Weary

Rance La'Ray Weary

Jul 21, 2013

My Life Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3& 8 Rance La'Ray Weary, the thirty-seven year old son of Johnny Ray and Arlene Weary was born July 10, 1976, in Bogalusa, La. On Saturday, July 21, 2013, God said, "It is...

Tarele "Meme" Mignon Wallace-Gallo

Tarele "Meme" Mignon Wallace-Gallo

Jul 20, 2013

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day— and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. II Timothy 4: 7,8 Tarele...

Deacon Joe Nathan Davis, Sr.

Deacon Joe Nathan Davis, Sr.

Jul 16, 2013

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish but have everlasting life" John 3:16 Bro. Joe Nathan Davis, Sr. was born on December 24, 1938 in Franklinton, La to the late Luther Davis and Vieda Thompson Davis. After the early passing of his mother, Luther later met...

Eula Mae Marks

Eula Mae Marks

Jul 4, 2013

I have fought a 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 only to me but to all who have loved his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Sister Eula Mae Marks...

Louis J. Moses

Louis J. Moses

Jun 19, 2013

Louis J. Moses,90 was born July 24,1922.The first of 10 children to the late Rev. B.B.(Martha)Moses He departed his earthly life on June 19,2013,at 4:25A.M.Louis was married to Conway Wilson Moses for 61years.He retired from Chysler Motors of Detroit,Michigan After retirement he and his wife returned to Bogalusa,La They became members of Mt.Zion M.B.Church of Varnado,La. Rev. Dr. A.S.Nelson was...

Florence Cost

Florence Cost

Jun 18, 2013

Cremation

Curley Lorenzo Foster

Curley Lorenzo Foster

Jun 17, 2013

Curley Lorenzo Foster, 45, gave up his home here on earth on June 17, 2013, to claim his eternal resting place on the other side. He was born February 26, 1968, to Mr. and Mrs. Felton (Bonnie) Foster, in Bogalusa, La. He attended Varnado High School, where he graduated in 1988. Curley joined Mt. Zion MBC at an early age,...

Bessie J. Morris

Bessie J. Morris

Jun 16, 2013

Bessie J. Morris departed this life Sunday,June 16,2013.The second of eight children,she was born in Varnado,La on October 16,1937,to Rebecca Forbes Johnson. She attended Jones Creek Elementary and Wesley Ray High School.She enjoyed reading and reciting poetry,and one of her favorite poems was"All Things Bright and Beautiful,"by Cecil Frances Alexander. Bessie was baptized at Mary's Chapel Methodist Church,(currently,Mary's chapel United...

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