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Essie Mae Harris

Essie Mae Harris

Aug 18, 2012

Essie Mae Harris born March 7, 1945 to Walter Woods, Sr. and Victoria Harris in Mobile, Ala. She attended Williamson High School in Mobile, Ala. Essie Mae Love accepted christ at the age of 49 an served as a faithful member until her death. She was married to Walter J. Woods, Sr. in 1963. She married Willie Jones, Jr. in...

Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson

Jul 28, 2012

Michael "Dirty" Johnson, age 52, died Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Earl K. Long Hospital in Baton Rouge, La. He was born on October 3, 1959 to the late David and Willie Lee Johnson. He leaves to cherish his memory, one daughter, Shronda (Travis) Hunter of Baton Rouge, La; one granddaughter Sydney Hunter; one sister Tammy (Howard) Johnson; two brothers...

Robert Buckley

Robert Buckley

Jul 5, 2012

Robert Buckley, Jr. was born the third child to Robert Buckley, Sr. and Velma Jackson Buckley on October 6, 1939 and departed this life July 5, 2012; Robert Buckley, Sr. was the second son of Riley and Lizzie Buckley. Riley Buckley was born approximately 1847 and was the age of 18 yrs at the time of the Emancipation Proclamation in...

Thelma Brumfield

Thelma Brumfield

Jul 4, 2012

Visitation will be Friday, July 20, 2012 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church from 10-11a.m. with the Funeral following at 11a.m. Rev. Dr. Tom Bailey, Officiating. Interment Bogalusa Cemetery.

Elouise Pigott

Elouise Pigott

Jul 4, 2012

Visitation will be Monday July 9, from 10-11 a.m. at Wesley Ray United Methodist Church-Angie, La. Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. Rev. Terrence August, Officiating. Interment Wesley Ray Cemetery

Deacon Theartie Magee, Sr.

Deacon Theartie Magee, Sr.

Jul 2, 2012

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside 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...

Wanda Jean-Lewis Ambeau "Rena Girl"

Wanda Jean-Lewis Ambeau "Rena Girl"

Jun 28, 2012

Wanda Jean Lewis-Ambeau was born November 5, 1957 in New Orleans, LA in Charity Hospital to Juanita Warren. She confessed Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and was united with Greater St. Stephens Baptist Church in New Orleans, Louisiana. Wanda received her educational foundation in the New Orleans Public Schools System and graduated from L.B. Landry High School. "Rena Girl",...

Ella R. Hall

Ella R. Hall

Jun 28, 2012

Vistation will be Friday, July 6 at Cook-Richmond from 2-6 p.m. Funeral Service will be Saturday, July 7 at St. Paul A.M.E. 2 p.m. Rev. R.L. Palmer. Interment Bogalusa Cemetery.

Master Malcolm Jackson, Jr.

Master Malcolm Jackson, Jr.

Jun 22, 2012

Visitation will be Saturday, June 30 at New Zion Baptist Church, Varnado, La. 10-11 a.m. Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. Rev. Linza Ray Cotton, Officiating. Interment Robinson Cemetery.

R.J. (Gene Boy) Williams,Jr.

R.J. (Gene Boy) Williams,Jr.

May 24, 2012

R.J. (Gene Boy) Williams, Jr. was born October 5, 1935, to the Late R.J. Sr. and Mary Pittman Williams. He departed this life on Thursday, May 24, 2012 surrounded by family and friends. He joined the MT. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Varnado, La. Under the leadership of Rev. B.B. Moses, where he remained a member until his death. R.J....

Julia Carson Hutchinson

Julia Carson Hutchinson

May 22, 2012

Julia Carson Hutchinson was born March 15, 1926 in Walthall County to the parents of Flora Hammond and Nevers Carson. On Monday May 22, 2012, at 2:15 p.m., Sister Hutchinson was called home by her heavenly father to rest, left this place called earth and obediently, and humbly went home to a place our Lord and Savior had prepared for...

Ollie Jane Banks Walker

Ollie Jane Banks Walker

May 13, 2012

"In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: Incline thine ear unto me, and save me. Ollie Jane Banks Walker was born December 22, 1926 to Stella Brown in Hackley, La. Ollie B. Walker received her formal education at Central Memorial Elementary...

Ruby Cyrus

Ruby Cyrus

Apr 29, 2012

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Rev. Otis Ezekiel Henry

Rev. Otis Ezekiel Henry

Apr 27, 2012

Rev.Otis "Zeke" Henry was born on October 2, 1934 to the late Otis Henry and Harriett Elizabeth Mondy. Harriet later married Curtis Owens who raised him in the Varnado Community. He was baptized at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of Rev. B.B. Moses. He was ordained a minister in 1970. He joined Sunlight...

Donald Ray Brister

Donald Ray Brister

Mar 31, 2012

Visitation will be April 9,2012 9-11a.m. at Ford Chapel following with the funeral service 11 a.m. at Ford Chapel. Rev. Edward Mark, Officiating. Interment Ford Chapel Cemetery.

Patricia Murray

Patricia Murray

Mar 28, 2012

Visitation will be Saturday, April 7 from 9-11a.m. Following with the Funeral Service 11 a.m. at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Rev. Stanley Nathaniel, Officiating. Interment will be at Bogalusa Cemetery.

Oscar Lee Moses

Oscar Lee Moses

Mar 25, 2012

Obituary "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" II Timothy 4:7 Mr. Oscar Lee Moses the oldest of three children born to the parentage of the late Mr. William Moses and late Mrs. Savannah Peters Moses Hatcher in Varnado, La. He was born December 12, 1933 and on March 25, 2012...

Moses L. Richmond

Moses L. Richmond

Feb 24, 2012

The Life Reflections of Moses Latimore Richmond Deacon Moses Latimore Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 24, 2012. He was born on October 19, 1923. Moses was the fifth child of ten children born to his parents, the late Mr. Benjamin Franklin Richmond and Mrs. Bessie Collins Richmond of Jefferson Davis County, Prentiss, Mississippi. He was...

Wilma Collins

Wilma Collins

Feb 22, 2012

Sister Collins was born to Bro. Arcell Moses and Sis. Mary Weary Moses, of Varnado, La. on February 13, 1919. She was united in marriage to Mr. Kirby Collins, who preceded her in death. She joined church at an early age at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, under the leadership of Rev. B.B. Moses. She later united with the New...

Willie Mcgee

Willie Mcgee

Feb 22, 2012

Willie McGee was born July 27, 1928 to Harrison & Annie Bell Magee in Marion County, Mississippi. He later met and married, Lizzie Ruth Abram and from this union were four children. Willie was a quiet man and he loved his family very much. Willie served as a cross-country truck driver. And after retirement, he worked as a taxi driver...

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