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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...

David Lee Thompson

David Lee Thompson

Mar 7, 2013

Mr.David Lee Thompson age 52 a resident of Franklinton, La. born July 10, 1960 in Monticello, Ms. died March 7, 2013 in New Orleans, La. Visitation will be Monday, March 11 at Cook-Richmond Funeral Home of Franklinton, La. from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. following with the funeral service. Interment Thomas Cemetery.

Lawrence Morris

Lawrence Morris

Mar 5, 2013

Lawrence "Shorty" Edward Morris, Sr. the beloved son of the late Lonnie Morris, Sr. and Juanita Sam Morris, was born on October 26, 1951 in Independence, Louisiana. He accepted the Lord at an early age under the leadership of the late Reverend A. L. Owens, Pastor- where he was active in Sunday school and Baptist Training Union. He graduated from...

Jimmy Earl Rowell

Jimmy Earl Rowell

Mar 2, 2013

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 6 at Cook-Richmond of Franklinton, La. 9 a.m-2p.m. start of the funeral service. Bro. Denny Brumfield, officiating. Interment Thomas Cemetery

Rev. Sidney Stevens

Rev. Sidney Stevens

Feb 9, 2013

"For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servant for Jesus sake." II Corinthians 4:5 Sidney Stevens, Jr. was born on April 23, 1952 in New Orleans, La. to the union of the late Sidney, Sr. and Olivia Lewis Stevens. He departed this life to be with the Lord on February 9, 2013, in Lake...

Lela Spikes

Lela Spikes

Jan 31, 2013

Mrs. Lelia Morris Spikes was born June 23, 1923 to the late Mrs. Fannie Mizell Morris and the late Mr. Willie T. Morris. She united with Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church at an early age. Mrs. Lelia Spikes was united in marriage to the late P K Spikes on May 2, 1942. To this union sixteen children were born: eleven daughters,...

Elaine Sheridan Roberts

Elaine Sheridan Roberts

Jan 31, 2013

Elaine Elizabeth Sheridan Roberts age 54, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013. She was born in Los Angeles on September 7, 1958 to the late Willie and Everlean Sheridan, the second of four children. She accepted the lord at a young age and was baptized at Village Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, under the leadership of the late Rev....

Gladys Elizabeth Pearson Causey

Gladys Elizabeth Pearson Causey

Jan 30, 2013

For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 Gladys Elizabeth Pearson Causey was born on October 24, 1955 to the late Frank and Helen Pearson. She was joined in holy matrimony to Houston Causey, Jr. for 39 years. To this union four children were...

Casandra Ross

Casandra Ross

Jan 28, 2013

Casandra Robertson Ross was born to the late Samuel and Josie Robertson on May 17, 1949 in Bogalusa, Louisiana. She departed this life on January 28, 2013 in Covington, Louisiana. As a child, she joined the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church where she served on several auxiliaries including Usher Board and Vacation Bible School. She later joined the New Triumph Baptist...

Mary Francis Franklin

Mary Francis Franklin

Jan 22, 2013

On July 7, 1943, Albert and Irma Dean Bickham were blessed with the birth of their fifth child Mary Francis Bickham. She grew up in a large family with seven siblings.Mary was formally educated at Central Memorial High School of Bogalusa,LA,and graduated with the class of 1961. She Continued her education by attending Southern University of New Orleans,LA. When she...

Devora Foster

Devora Foster

Jan 16, 2013

Devora Foster was born on August 16, 1940, to the parentage of the late Deacon William T. Foster, Sr. and Sister Edna Mark Foster in Walthall County, Ms. She quietly and peacefully accepted her call to "Eternal Rest" with the Lord on January 16, 2012, at Lakeview Hospital of Covington, La. Visitation will be Friday, January 25 at Cook-Richmond from...

Charles Edward Peterson

Charles Edward Peterson

Jan 9, 2013

Charles Peterson was born March 19, 1940 to the late Edward Peterson and the late Lorena Bolton Peterson. He entered into his next life on January 9, 2013.Charles accepted christ at an early age and was reared in a christian home. Charles Peterson was married to Betty Richardson in Bogalusa, La. performed by the late Rev. Joseph Pitts. To this...

Little Zyndia Kim'Le Walls

Little Zyndia Kim'Le Walls

Jan 6, 2013

LITTLE ZYNDIA KIM'LE WALLS, 1 DAY OLD, DIED ON JANUARY 6, 2013 IN NEW ORLEANS, LA. GRAVESIDE SERVICES SATURDAY JANUARY 12, 2013 IN THE ROBINSON CEMETERY VARNADO, LA.

Marie Smalls

Marie Smalls

Jan 1, 2013

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John Anton Payne

John Anton Payne

Dec 27, 2012

A residence of Poplarville,Ms. died at home. Direct cremation will be done.

James Vincent Moses

James Vincent Moses

Dec 26, 2012

"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" Revelations 21:4 On May 25, 1963, James Vincent Moses was born to James Alton Moses and Dorothy Hart Moses of Angie, La. He departed this...

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