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Arcola Marie Peay

Arcola Marie Peay

Jan 23, 2024

In the still of the morning on Tuesday, 23 January, 2024, Arcola Peters made her earthly transition. She leaves to hold precious memories her cousins: Jonathan, Shelton, Fredrick, Leander, Silous,Evedna Mangrum, Larry, Douglas, John and Ferman.also,cousin Clarissa, Leroy, Linsdey and a host of friends.

Her memory continues, Arcola entered this life on 12-10-1932 to the late Laura...

Larry E, Stepney Sr.

Larry E, Stepney Sr.

Jan 23, 2024

Larry E. Stepney Sr. was born on June 27, 1950 & departed this life on January 23, 2024

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Deryon Ketrell Jackson

Deryon Ketrell Jackson

Jan 11, 2024

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with...

Emma L. Harry

Emma L. Harry

Dec 26, 2023

Ms. Emma was born March 04, 1948 in Angie, LA. and departed this life on December 26, 2023 at the age of 75 in Lakeview Medical Center.

Linsy Ray Bell, Sr.

Linsy Ray Bell, Sr.

Dec 26, 2023

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my  course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

Linsy Ray Bell, Sr. was born August 11, 1944 to the late Ethel Bell and Curtis Smith. Linsy was a graduate of Central Memorial High School class of 1962. After serving in the US Army, he continued his...

Rosalyn Shanette Watson

Rosalyn Shanette Watson

Dec 10, 2023

Rosalyn Shanette Watson was born on June 28, 1991 to Zenia(Quinton) Harry and Rodney(Gwen) Watson. Rosalyn lived part of her childhood life in Folsom, LA. and later she relocated to Sandy Hook, MS. Rosalyn was baptized at an early age at Springhill Baptist Church. She attended Sunlight Missionary Baptist Church where she attended regularly until her health failed. Rosalyn...

Pauline W Hart

Pauline W Hart

Nov 25, 2023

Pauline W. Hart the oldest child of Amos and Myrtis Warren of Franklinton, LA. was born on September 15, 1952.

She was wife to Felton Hart of Franklinton LA, for 53 years. A mother of five boys, Felton Jr., Patrick (Chudney) Hart of Franklinton, LA. Rodriguez (Lafayla) Hart of Franklinton, LA. Bryan Hart (at rest), Joshua Hart...

Marion Dural Cotton

Marion Dural Cotton

Nov 21, 2023

Marion Dural Cotton was born on October 22, 1970 and departed this life on November 21, 2023.

Ester Lee Jefferson

Ester Lee Jefferson

Nov 20, 2023

Ecclesiastes 3:1-4

Ester Lee Jefferson was born March 11, 1945 to the late Zenia Bickham Jefferson and Thomas Harvey Jefferson, Sr. She was the youngest daughter.

Ester attended Wesley Ray High School. She graduated in the Class of 1964.

She attended Wesley Ray United Methodist Church. She accepted Christ at a young age,...

Marcus L Weems

Marcus L Weems

Nov 13, 2023

Marcus L. Weems was born on December 01, 1989 and departed this earthly life on November 13,2023

Larry Delos Peters

Larry Delos Peters

Nov 11, 2023

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for you souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

Matthew 11:28-29

Larry Delos...

Robert Jerry Lewis

Robert Jerry Lewis

Nov 6, 2023

Mr. Robert J. Lewis was born on April 26, 1962 and departed this life on November 06, 2023.

Charles Earl Varnado, Sr.

Charles Earl Varnado, Sr.

Oct 24, 2023

"The Lord is my Shephard, I shall not want"-Psalm 23:1

Charles Earl Varnado, Sr. was born on July 01, 1943 in Magnolia, Ms. to Rev. James E. Varnado and Alma L. Dillon.

He attended school at Eva Gordon in MS. He was a longtime member of New Home Missionary Baptist Church, where at a young...

Drake Duane Dunaway

Drake Duane Dunaway

Oct 10, 2023

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Lindsey Ray Short

Lindsey Ray Short

Oct 4, 2023

Lindsey Ray Short transitioned to eternal rest on October 4, 2023, at The Hospice House in Slidell, LA at the age of 70. His final moments were spent peacefully with visits by family and close friends.

Known for his humorous personality, Ray will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Ray's family asks that he be...

Cree Arion Mcmorris

Cree Arion Mcmorris

Sep 28, 2023

Cree Arion "DYMU" McMorris was born on May 16, 2022, at the Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Cree, one of God's sweet angels, was called home on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

Cree was one year old and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended Educational Station Childcare Center.

Cree is being...

Wibert Wendell Lucas

Wibert Wendell Lucas

Sep 15, 2023

And God shall wipe away all tears from your 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.

(Revelation 21:4)

Wilbert Wendall Lucas, affectionately known to close Family as "Honey Bun" and "Honey Boy" was born August 24,...

Melvin Alfred Johnson

Melvin Alfred Johnson

Sep 4, 2023

Melvin Alfred Johnson was born on February 6, 1954 and departed this life on September 4, 2023 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital (Baton Rouge, La.) Melvin was the second child of seven children born to the marital union of Gloria Allen-Johnson and the late, Alfred Johnson, Jr. (aka: AJ) At an early age, Melvin joined ZION CHAPEL...

Tajdryn Mikhel Forbes

Tajdryn Mikhel Forbes

Aug 19, 2023

On November 3, 2003. God blessed Naketra Guy and Charles Forbes Jr. with a handsome baby boy Tajdryn Mikhel Forbes. Tajdryn was the second big brother to his younger siblings whom he loved dearly. On early morning of August 19, 2023 the Lord whispered, "Tajdryn your work on earth is done my child." Tajdryn was a great leader in...

Chinese A. Keil- Peters

Chinese A. Keil- Peters

Aug 12, 2023

Mrs. Chinese Amelia Keil- Peters was born May 12, 1938 to Percy and Bessie T. Keil of Bogalusa, LA. As a child, she was very determined which led to her being advanced from 5th grade to the 7th grade in school. She went on from high school to further her education at Southern University in Baton Rouge where she...

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