Obituaries

Mary Francis Follins Pickett

Mary Francis Follins Pickett

Apr 10, 2025

Mary was born on January 9th, 1941 in Weyanoke, a small town in West Feliciana Parish to the late Jake Williams and Penella Bennett, and reared by the late Andrew Follins. Mary departed this life on April 10, 2025 at the St. Clare Manor Nursing Home.

Mary, accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Rev. Eddie...

Joseph Burgess III

Joseph Burgess III

Apr 3, 2025

Mr. Joseph “Boo” Burgess, III was born January 13, 1972 to the late Joseph Burgess, Jr. and Kittoria Burgess in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Joseph received his formal education from Francis T. Nicholls High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. He accepted Christ as his Personal Savior at an early age and was united with Greater Harvest Missionary Bapstist Church. He was baptized...

Timothy Wayne Washington

Timothy Wayne Washington

Mar 28, 2025

Timothy Wayne Washington was born on February 8, 1965, to the late Lula Washington and Clarence Washington. Timothy accepted Christ at the age of eight at Magnolia Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Eddie Perkins, where he served as an usher.

He attended McKinley High School, where he formed lasting memories and friendships Timothy worked as a truck driver for...

Derrick Jerod Dorsey

Derrick Jerod Dorsey

Mar 7, 2025

Life story information is still being developed by the family and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Please check back.

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write,blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them....

Nghi Son

Nghi Son

Mar 1, 2025

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And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow...

Isaac Warren Gordon, Sr.

Isaac Warren Gordon, Sr.

Feb 27, 2025

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have 

kept the faith... 2 Timothy 4:7"

Isaac Warren Gordon, Sr. was born on April 23, 1945 to the union of Ike and Lois Hayes Gordon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was the fourth child born in a family of ten. He was reared in the Zachary/Deerford area. Isaac was...

Kashanna Dantress Jarriet

Kashanna Dantress Jarriet

Feb 26, 2025

Kashanna D. Jarriet Rainey

1975-2025

On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, God called his Angel home from earth to her eternal rest at the age of 49 years old. Kashanna was born on August 15, 1975, from the union of David Jarriet, Jr., and Brenda Jarriet.

Kashanna and her daughters would periodically visit Saint John Baptist Church in Alsen, Louisiana. She was originally from...

Donald Jones

Donald Jones

Feb 26, 2025

Life story information is still being developed by the family and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Please check back.

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow...

Jennifer Diane Duggins

Jennifer Diane Duggins

Feb 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Jennifer Diane Duggins who left us too soon on February 12, 2025 at the age of 35.

Jennifer had a kind heart, a bright spirit, and was deeply loved and will be remembered for the joy, laughter, and warmth she brought into the lives of everyone who knew her.

We will...

Jimmy Terrebonne Jr

Jimmy Terrebonne Jr

Feb 10, 2025

Life story information is still being developed by the family and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Please check back.

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow...

Shirley Ann Blackwell Steele

Shirley Ann Blackwell Steele

Feb 6, 2025

Shirley Ann Blackwell Steele was born December 29, 1952, to the union of the late Rev. Thomas Henry Blackwell and Juanita Hartfield Blackwell. Shirley passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Shirley was a lifelong member of Mt. Gillard Missionary Baptist Church in Beaumont, MS. She accepted Christ in her life on September 2, 1971, at Mt. Gillard Missionary Baptist Church...

Jeffrey L. Wallace,Sr.

Jeffrey L. Wallace,Sr.

Feb 3, 2025

Jeffrey Lee Wallace, Sr. was born on March 12, 1965, the second child to proud parents Tommie L. Wallace Sr. and Mozell Wallace in Atlanta, Georgia. Jeffrey graduated from F.D. Roosevelt High School in Atlanta, Georgia.

Afterwards he matriculated to the Fort Valley State College where he majored in Math Education. Jeff was a lover of math; he never received a...