Obituaries

Apr 25, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Dorsey Webster who was born on July 21, 1933, in Alexandria, Louisiana, slept away peacefully on April 25, 2024, at approximately 6:00 AM in Phoenix, Arizona in her daughter's home.

The Repast is being hosted by New Morning Star Baptist Church, 3105 Adams Court, Alexandria, Louisiana 71302. dr. Joseph Sanders, Pastor

On...

Apr 12, 2024

Mrs. Allot Washington was born on October 23, 1938, in St. Landry Parish to the late Herman Vallien and Gladys Breaux-Vallien.

Mrs. Washington united in holy matrimony to Louis Washington June 19, 1964.

Mrs. Washington departed this life on April 12, 2024, at the age of 85.

Mrs. Washington was preceded in death...

Apr 2, 2024

MR. ARTHUR HUDSON HAS BEEN A LIFELONG RESIDENT OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA.  HE HAS A SURVIVING SISTER, ONECHA GAUTHIER OF COPPERAS COVE, TESAS.  HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS FATHER, ARTHUR HUDSON, SR AND MOTHER EMILY GAUTHIER HUDSON.  ARTHUR EXPERIENCED MANY STRONG BONDS AND BUILT CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS OVER THE 25 YEARS OF AFFILIATION WITH GULF COAST SOCIAL SERVICES.

Mar 21, 2024

Christopher Hawkins was a devout husband and father, a proud Knight of Colombus, an avid outdoorsman, a valued church member, and a great friend and family member to many.

Throughout Christopher's life Journey, he was a soldier of God. In his many battles, he beat prostate cancer in 2015 and went into remission from multiple myeloma in...

Mar 17, 2024

As we gather, let us not dwell on the sorrow of Poppa's departure, but let us celebrate his life, family, friends, and presence with our Daddy God, as well as his loyalty and his big heart. Let us remember that we are better for knowing him, better for loving him, and, although challenging, better knowing that he is Free....

Mar 9, 2024

Kimble Allen Honore was born on January 5, 1962, to the late Sidney Honore and Jacqueline King Brown. On March 9, 2024, he departed this life in his home.

At an early age Kim was sprinkled in baptism at the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church by the late G.R. Haughton. He served as an Usher, Alter Boy...

Mar 7, 2024

Mar 5, 2024

Robert Russelles Perry, Jr. was born to the union of the late Rev. & Mrs. Robert R. Perry, Sr. on August 15, 1960. Robert received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior at a young age. He was a member of Mount Triumph Baptist Church throughout his childhood and as an adult. Robert departed this life on March 5, 2024....

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...

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-...

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...

Jan 23, 2024

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 24, 2023

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

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...

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...