Obituaries

Aug 8, 2023

Mr. Connie Ray Simon departed this life on August 8, 2023 at his home in Houston, Tx.

Connie Ray Simon, mostly known as "Ray" or "Turk" was born on January 30, 1957 to the Late John Lee Edward Webb & Julia Simon Allen in Allen in Angie, LA. He was raised in the Live Oak Community by...

Aug 7, 2023

Mrs. Mattie Lee Brister was called home in the evening hours of Monday, August 07, 2023.

Mattie L. Brister, daughter of the Late Fairley and Kathline Mingo, was born on September 13, 1950 in Bogalusa,La. Early in life, she met her late husband, Jackie Ray and through this union, she entered motherhood, She enjoyed fishing, watching sports...

Aug 4, 2023

Clyde Rayford passed on Thursday, August 4, 2023. He is the son of the late Leroy Rayford, Sr. and Mary Green Rayford.

Clyde enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1978 and was stationed in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, in which his MOS was truck driver. Later, he enrolled at the Gary Center Job Corps in San...

Aug 2, 2023

Mr. T.C. Wilson, Jr. was born Jan. 03, 1949 to the late T.C. Wilson Sr. and the late Alvia Mae Bickham Wilson in Franklinton, LA. He departed this life on August 02, 2023.

He was married to Rosemary Young Wilson of Bogalusa, LA.

He was preceded in death by his five sisters, Kathy Wilson, Bernice...

Jul 28, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of  Wendy Y. White- McGehee. Wendy was the third  child to be born to Joseph and Rosa Lee Harry White on July 22, 1960, in Bogalusa, LA. She spent her childhood growing up in both Franklinton and Angie, LA. Her generosity, selflessness and love for others made her a...

Jul 23, 2023

Torione La'Shawn Williams 8,was born August 15, 2014, but unexpectedly passed away on July 23, 2023.

Torione was a happy, fun loving child who loved his family and friends, he loved his school and principal Mrs. Kewanda August. He had an unbreakable bond with his brother Toriano Williams Jr. (TJ.) and was very close to his cousins...

Jul 1, 2023

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8: 38-39 NIV

Mr. Charles Handy...

May 27, 2023

Bronson "Bront" Thompson was born on October 6, 1938 to the union of the late Deacon Webster

"Web"' Thompson and LeVater "Vate" Youngblood Thompson in Tylertown, Ms. He was 1 of four sons born into this union. He departed this earth May 27, 2023 @ 7:05 A.M. at Greenbriar Community Center in Slidell, LA.

He...

May 23, 2023

Albert Wayne Robertson, SR. AKA "Peter Rabbit" A.W." departed this earthly life peacefully on 05/23/2023, while surrounded and comforted by family.

Psalms 145: 18-19 He is close to all who call on him sincerely. He fulfills the desires of those who reverence and trust him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them. Peter Rabbit was...

Apr 16, 2023

HERSCHEL E. DWELLINGHAM SR, native of Bogalusa, passed away April 16, 2023, after a long illness.

Herschel was born in Bogalusa LA in 1944. He played "drums" on his mother's pots and pans as a baby, and used to haunt the famous 4th Street juke joints listening to the likes of Ray Charles, Bobby Bland, BB King,...

Apr 1, 2023

Deacon Lonnie Lewis was born to the late Mr. & Mrs. Charlie (Wilma) Lewis on July 12, 1928. He departed this life and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the age of 94.

Deacon Lewis accepted Christ at an early age at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Varnado, LA...

Mar 17, 2023

John Edward "John Boy" Mingo Sr. was born March 18, 1963, to Ruby Lee Foster Mingo and the Late Arthur Ray Mingo. John departed his life on Friday March 17, 2023 at his residence in Bogalusa, LA.

John graduated from Varnado High School in 1981. John was employed with the family trucking business, Mingo Trucking for many...

Mar 12, 2023

Mr. Adnell Callahan was born on March 20,1948 and departed this life on March 12,2023

Feb 23, 2023

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. (Phippipians 1:21) Ms. Treasure Adore (Treedy) Short was born on June 6, 1988 to the late Valerine Graves and Calvin Short. Treasure grew up in Bogalusa, she attended Bogalusa High School. Treasure loved and was loved by so many people, she could light a room up with just...

Feb 15, 2023

Mrs. Jessie Mae Alford was born January 26, 1933. She transitioned into eternity on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 with her daughter by her side.

She was preceded by her husband Lavelle Alford, mother Lessie Dunbar, brother Sam and Nerny Dunbar, Sister Ollie Walker, children LaVerna, Deborah and Kenneth Alford, a grandson Seabrom Way and a great-granddaughter Nyshell...

Feb 12, 2023

Mr. Christopher Brumfield was born on November 27, 1977 & departed this earthly life on February 12, 2023 at his residence.

Feb 6, 2023

Mrs. Gloria Dean Roberts was born July 22, 1944 in Independence, LA and departed this earthly life on February 06, 2023 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Visitation will be Friday, February 10, 2023 from 2P.M.- 5P.M. at Union Chapel A.M.E. Church. Funeral Service will be held February 11, 2023 1P.M. at Union Chapel A.M.E Church Interment will be at Union...

Feb 5, 2023

Mrs. JoAnn B. Trotter was born September 30, 1955 in Independence,LA and departed this life on February 05, 2023.

Jan 31, 2023

Ms. Deniqua S. James was born December 5, 1986, in Bogalusa, LA. She departed this life on January 31, 2023. Visitation will be Friday, February 10, 2023, from 2P.M. - 5P.M. with a Family Hr. 5P.M. -6P.M. at New Jerusalem MBC. Funeral Service will be February 11, 2023 11:00 A.M. at New Jerusalem MBC Interment Magee Cemetery

Jan 31, 2023

"When the Book of Life is open and the roll call has been read, I know that Jesus will be there to read my name."

Renita Cook Ball was born, July 11, 1961 in Bogalusa Louisiana to Lula Mae Cook and Willie Wesley Crawford.  Renita sadly left us on Tuesday.  January 31, 2023.

Renita attended...