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Eddie Stafford, Sr

Eddie Stafford, Sr

Feb 29, 2024

EDDIE STAFFORD, SR. LOVINGLY KNOWN AS (BUBBA JOE), PASSED AWAY ON FEBRUARY 29, 2024, AT THE AGE OF 73 IN CENTERVILLE, TEXAS.  HE WAS BORN ON DECEMBER 29, 1950, TO THE UNION OF MACK HENRY STAFFORD AND BESSIE MAE STAFFORD IN PINEVILLE, LOUISIANA.  EDDIE WAS A LOVING FATHER AND GRANDFATHER, KNOWN FOR HIS HARDWORKING NATURE AND MASTERY OF HIS...

Willie Mae Compton

Willie Mae Compton

Feb 27, 2024

Mrs. Willie Mae "Mama Mae" Gaines Compton.

GOD pulled back the curtain of life on Tuesday February 27, 2024, at 2:40AM at Avoyelles Hospital.

Willie Mae leaves to cherish her memories: Elijah Arvie III (Shakonda) of Eunice LA., Crystal Arvie of Marksville, LA & Misty Johnson or Nacogdoches Tx.

One daughter--in-...

Betty Guimbellot Williamson

Betty Guimbellot Williamson

Feb 15, 2024

Betty Guimbellot Williamson, a beloved resident of Elmer, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024, at the age of 80.

She was known for her kind heart and dedicated love for her family.

Betty was a loving mother to six children and a loving Maw-maw to thirty-four grandchildren, great grandchildren.

and a...

Fred Gray, Sr.

Fred Gray, Sr.

Jan 17, 2024

FRED GRAY, SR. was born October 14, 1933, to the union of the late Jim gray and Eolar Bonier. Fred accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age.  He attended St. Matthews Baptist Church in Colfax, Louisiana under the leadership of Reverend Otha Watkins.  He later moved to Union Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Rube...

Tyrone J. Allen

Tyrone J. Allen

Jan 13, 2024

Tyrone Jamarcus Allen (TJ) was born on September 15, 1998, to the union of Tyrone Allen and Teola Ellis-Allen.  On January 13,2024, TJ was called to his heavenly home after a hard-fought battle with sarcoma lung cancer.  He was baptized by the late Rev. Robert Granvel at Second New Light Baptist Church.

TJ lived life to the...

Majorie B Lawson

Majorie B Lawson

Jan 4, 2024

Majorie B. Lawson (Margie) was born to the late Ed Boose and Floria Boose on April 24, 1936, in Alexandria, Louisiana.  She peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on January 4, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Isaiah J. Lawson, Jr. Her parents, Ed & Floria Boose, sisters Mytel Nelson & Johnetta Boose Burns and...

Sue Bennie Vallery

Sue Bennie Vallery

Jan 2, 2024

SUE BENNIE SIMMONS VALLERY WAS BORN ON AUGUST 21, 1932, TO THE LATE HILTON SIMMONS AND EOLA DENNIS IN ALEXANDRIA, LA.  SUE TRANSITIONED FROM THIS LIFE TO HER HEAVENLY HOME ON JANUARY 2, 2024, SURROUNDED BY SOME OF HER BELOVED CHILDREN.

SUE WAS BAPTIZED AT AN EARLY AGE AT NAZARENE BAPTIST CHURCH UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF REVERENED...

Delyle Baltzer

Delyle Baltzer

Nov 24, 2023

Delyle James Baltzer, 89, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away November 24, 2023. Born in South Dakota September 12, 1934, Lyle was the fourth child of John T. and Nathalie (Mogck) Baltzer. Lyle grew up on a farm that his grandparents homesteaded in Scotland, South Dakota.

In his early years, Lyle attended a one room country...

Alora Coleman

Alora Coleman

Nov 24, 2023

Alora is the blessing of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Coleman III.

Elizabeth Arden Williams

Elizabeth Arden Williams

Nov 20, 2023

Elizabeth Arden Williams, a radiant and cherished soul, transitioned peacefully at her Alexandria, LA home on November 20, 2023.  Born in Longbridge, Louisiana, on

March 23, 1938. she spent the majority of her extraordinary life in Alexandria forming deep connections with her siblings, Barbara Walls and the late Daisy House.  A graduate of Peabody High School in...

Lawrence Neal Young

Lawrence Neal Young

Nov 19, 2023

Mr. Lawrence Neal Young, Jr. ended his battle with cancer on November 19, 2023, at his residence.  Lawrence graduated from Peabody High School and Southern University.  Lawrence worked and retired from the city of Detroit.  He loved playing dominoes and cheering on his Saints and Astros.  he was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.  He leaves to...

James Henry Hooker

James Henry Hooker

Oct 8, 2023

James was a loving husband, father of 3, grandfather of 3 and great grandfather of 2.  He passed away in his home surrounded by his family.  He was truly loved and will be missed dearly by all that knew and love him.

John Henry Smith

John Henry Smith

Aug 28, 2023

John Henry Smith was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on November 17, 1931. He transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home on August 28, 2023. He accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and continued to serve Him faithfully until the day he departed this earth. He was a dedicated member at Bethel A.M. E. Church for over 60...

Louise Price Alexander

Louise Price Alexander

Aug 23, 2023

Mrs. Alexander spent her life caring for others, whether it was the residents she worked with at the Nursing Home or the many friends her children brought home.  She loved her 5 children, but her greatest joy was time spent with her ten grandchildren.

She will be sadly missed by all that had the opportunity to know...

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