Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Harry Anders

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

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

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...

Joseph Earl Ducre

Joseph Earl Ducre

Apr 28, 2013

"I fought a good fight. I gave it may all and smiled during my pain. And I answered my call. I love you all dearly. This you know for certain. I am resting with the Lord, eternally free from hurting. Shed your tears for me now, but not for too long. May you find comfort in knowing that I am...

Velma Mae Morris

Velma Mae Morris

Apr 22, 2013

Velma Butler Morris was born May 8, 1925 in Peoria, Mississippi to the union of Aaron and Ella Butler. She departed this life on Monday, April 22, 2013. She was the last born of fifteen children, six boys and eight girls, all of whom preceded her in death. She moved to Bogalusa, Louisiana at an early age. A devoted wife...

Tommy Butler Iii

Tommy Butler Iii

Apr 6, 2013

Tommy Butler,III was born December 23,1978 to the parents of Rosa Lee Bulter,Tommy Bulter Sr.He was a resident of Bogalusa,La,Tommy Bulter III departed from life on Saturday April 6,2013 at the Jackson LA Hospital at the age of 34. Tommy leaves to cherish his memories,three sisters,Jamie Butler,Denise Nicole Butler,Tonya Bulter of Bogalusa,LA.two brothers-in-laws,Keith Crumedy,&James Rivers,two grandmothers,Mrs,CaloniaPack of Varnado,LA,Mrs.Gladys Nicholas of...

Harold E. Arnold Jr.

Harold E. Arnold Jr.

Apr 5, 2013

"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born and a time to die" Ecclesiastes 3:1 On Friday, April 5, 2013 at the age of 21, the Angel of the Lord came and silently claimed the soul of one we love so dearly from our Lady of the Lourdes...

Mary C. Williams

Mary C. Williams

Apr 2, 2013

Mary C."Gran" Williams was born on Mary 11,1914.She departed this life on Tuesday,April 2,2013 at her residence. She leaves to cherish her memories two daughters:Sara W.Johnson of Los Angles,Ca,Geraldine Bennett of Bogalusa,LA.OneGodson:Duane(Pat)Jordan of BatonRouge,LA. ,a host of grandchildren,great-grandchildren,great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred Williams,Sr.a life long companion,Willie"Bill" Crawford.Her mother Clara Oatis,two sons,Fred Williams,Jr.Steven Ward,two daughters...

Freddie Peters

Freddie Peters

Mar 31, 2013

Freddie Peters, Sr. was born to Hilton Peters and Edgie Lee Peters on May 20, 1954 in Bogalusa, La. God in his infinite wisdom selected him to depart his life on March 31, 2013 at his home in Bogalusa, La.As a child he joined New Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Varnado, La. He attended school at Varnado High. In 1979...

Thomas D. Turner

Thomas D. Turner

Mar 29, 2013

Thomas Darnell Turner was born to Lubertha Harris Turner, and the late Johnny Allen Turner on May 14, 1969 in Bogalusa, La. He departed this life on March 29, 2013 in Bogalusa, La. As a child he joined the Second Missionary Baptist Church. He later joined the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Thomas was also a member of Bogalusa Prayer Band. Thomas...

Willie M Bridges

Willie M Bridges

Mar 28, 2013

"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 things are passed away. Rev. 21:4 To serve to follow to live a christian life, a faithful soldier marches with reverence for man & God. On the morning of...

Julious Bolton

Julious Bolton

Mar 26, 2013

"The Lord hath done great things for us, where of , we are glad" Psalms 12 6:3 Julious Bolton was born to Hazy Bolton and Estella Bolton on August 10, 1946 in Lumberton, Ms. He departed this life on March 26, 2013 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Franklinton, La. On August 10, 1969 he united in holy matrimony to...

Edwin Gonzales

Edwin Gonzales

Mar 23, 2013

Funeral Pending

Jahi T. Thomas

Jahi T. Thomas

Mar 20, 2013

Private Family Viewing Friday, March 29, 2013 at Cook-Richmond Funeral Home

Percy Keith Bolton

Percy Keith Bolton

Mar 18, 2013

Percy Keith (Kedy) Bolton, the eldest son of the late Frank Bolton Sr. and Ella Mae Tate Bolton was born October 22, 1957, in Bogalusa, LA. Our Savior called Kedy home on March 18, 2013. Kedy grew up as a child in St. Paul A.M.E. and became a Christian at an early age. He attended Bogalusa High School and graduated...

Willie Ray Pigott

Willie Ray Pigott

Mar 17, 2013

Willie Ray Pigott is the oldest son born to Inez and Late Earnest R. Pigott on May 7, 1948 in Bogalusa, La. On March 17,2013, at 10:58 a.m. in Stoughton Community Hospital in Stoughton, Wisconsin, Willie departed this life. At an early age he joined and was baptized under the leadership of Pastor Ivy Williams at Pilgrim's Rest Missionary Baptist...

Dorothy Young

Dorothy Young

Mar 14, 2013

Dorothy Burrell Young was born as the second daughter to proud parents, the Late Ellis and Julie Burrell. Dorothy attended Wesley Ray and obtained her earliest formal education. After graduating high school, she attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA and obtained a Bachelor's Degree. While attending college, Dorothy became a licensed beautician, and had a large following of loyal...

Curtis Harrington

Curtis Harrington

Mar 13, 2013

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me besides the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou...

Robert Charles Westbrook

Robert Charles Westbrook

Mar 12, 2013

"For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." ~ II Corinthians 5:1 On April 4, 1958, Robert "Bobby" Westbrook, Sr. was born tothe late Charlean Anders Magee and Fessie Westbrook, Sr. Robert was a graduate of Franklinton High School...

Melton Harry

Melton Harry

Mar 9, 2013

"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" Psalms 27:1 Melton Michael Harry was born on January 12, 1942, in Bogalusa, Louisiana. His parents were the late W. L. Harry and Creasie Mae Harry. Melton was a devoted and loving father of...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.