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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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
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...
Billy Ray Causey
Jun 11, 2013
Billy Ray Causey was born in Washington Parish in 1961. He is the elder son of the late Arizona "Bill" Causey and Madora Conerly Causey of Franklinton, La. He departed this life on June 11, 2013 in Paradis, La. He graduated Franklinton High School in 1979. He was always a hardworker. As a high school student he worked throughout Franklinton...
Beverly Jean Garrett Williams
Jun 6, 2013
On Nov. 27, 1933, the late Lucille Jackson was united in holy matrimony to the late Theodore Garrett. To this union 6 children were born 3boys and 3girls. Beverly was the middle child of the 3 girls.Beverly Jean Garrett was born on Sept. 17 1944 in Folsom,LA. Her spiritual life began when she gave her life to Christ at Midway...
Bobby Earl Jackson
Jun 1, 2013
Bobby Earl Jackson, age 70 passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at his home. He was born on November 20, 1942 in Bogalusa, La. to Demmie Jackson and Anna Bell Brumfield. Bobby grew up in Bogalusa and attended Bogalusa City Schools. He graduated from Central Memorial High School in 1960. After high school he attended Grambling State University where...
Annie Mae Fortenberry
May 11, 2013
Visitation will be Friday, May 17 at Cook-Richmond Franklinton, La. 2-6p.m. Family Hour 6-7p.m. Funeral service Saturday, May 18 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Tylertown, Ms. 12 noon Rev. Elder M.L. Smith, Officiating. Interment Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church
Lenon Lenora Magee-Stone
May 5, 2013
Mrs. Lenon Lenora Magee-Stone May 25, 1922-May 5, 2013 Longtime resident and seamstress of Bogalusa, Louisiana. Faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she taught beginner Sunday school for sixty years. Loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. Passed peacefully at The Guest House of Slidell, Louisiana. Survived by daughter, Lisa; son, Roy (Francis), four granddaughters; one grandson; one great-granddaughter;...
Harry Anders
May 4, 2013
Harry R. Anders Sr. age 76 died on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Riverside Medical Center…. He was a resident of Franklinton, La. Harry was a devoted single man. He was 76 years old… He leaves to cherish his memories, four daugthers…Lorretta (Thad) Gatlin, Mona L. Fowler, Mary N. Fabre all of Franklinton, La…daughter I'yanna M. Daniels of Chicago, Illinois..two...
Ralph Grace
May 2, 2013
Deacon Ralp Grace was born on April 23, 1941 in India, Ca. to the late Elnorse and Thelma (Gates) Grace, Sr. He was the fourth child of eight children.He attended and graduated from Pacific High School in San Bernardino, Ca. Upon graduation he became a professional painter and carpenter. In 1989 Deacon Grace moved to Bogalusa, La. and became a...
Billie Ruth Brumfield
Apr 30, 2013
Billie Ruth Nelson Fields Brumfield was born November 3, 1934 to the late Jeffrey Odeal Nicholson and the late Matthews S. Nelson in Perkinston (Sweet Beulah) Ms. Billie was affectionate by called "Bill" by her family and friends. She was educated in the Perkinton, Ms. School system and was later trained as a medical assistant. Billie was united early in...
