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James Albert "JJ" Polk Jr. 73 of Salisbury departed this life on Tuesday November 25 2025 at his residence. Born in Salisbury he was the son of the late James A. Polk Sr. and Agatha Jones Polk. Mr. Polk was a member of Wesley Temple United Methodist Church and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. He reti...

Mr. Kenneth Ray Simmons age 82 of Jasper Texas passed away on Sunday December 7 2025 in his residence. Mr. Kenneth was born Friday August 17 1943 in Verda Louisiana. He spent his working career as a teacher and coach in the Texas school system spanning over 30 years in education. In his spare time h...

was born on October 2 1940 to the late Bernard and Corine Mack Williams in Ethel LA. She was the sixth of eight children. She was baptized at an early age at Providence No. 1 Baptist church by the late Reverend Peter Nelson. As a young adult the family moved to Baton Rouge LA. In 1955 Bertha met the...

Doneta Jackie Peel Searcy age 83 passed away on Sunday December 7 2025 in Jonesboro Louisiana. A woman of quiet strength Jackie found joy in the simple gifts of lifecrocheting tending to her vegetable garden and surrounding herself with the flowers she loved so dearly. She enjoyed cooking for her fa...

Horace James was born on January 28 1946 in Mount Hermon Louisiana to the late Nathaniel James and Estella Magee. On Saturday December 13 2025 God called one of His faithful servants home to eternal rest. Horace was preceded in death by his loving parents Nathaniel James and Estella Magee six sister...

Lawrence  James Watson, Sr., affectionately known as "Boss Hogg" passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Chateau St. James Nursing Home in Lutcher, surrounded by his loving family. He was 77.Visiting at King David Baptist Church, King Avenue, Lutcher on Saturday, October 25, 2025 ...

Ronald Anthony Fernandez, Sr. was born on July 21, 1952, in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, to Adell R. Fernandez and James J. Fernandez, Sr. He departed this life on January 12, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Hospital. Ronald married the late Carrie Brown Fernandez.Ronald was raised in a large, ...

Doris Jean Porter was first born of nine children to the union of James Porter and Florida Mae Welch Porter. She attended J. S. Clark Elementary School until 8th Grade and later graduated from Carroll High School with Honors with the class of 1966. For the next two years she attended Grambling State...

Bruce Edward Spaulding, age 63 of Morganfield, KY, passed away Sunday, December 14, in Louisville, KY. He was born to James Sr. and Mary Spaulding in Morganfield. Bruce was a friend to everyone, sharing his wit, his wisdom and kindness; he never met a stranger.He enjoyed barbequing and spending tim...

  Everett Glenn Parrett, 61, of Okolona passed away May 16, 2025. He was a former employee with Publishers Printing Company, a former volunteer firefighter, EMT and chaplain in Kansas and Elizabethtown, KY. He was a Army veteran of the Grenada War and received 2 purple hearts.  He was prec...

James William Bill Cook Sr. 74 of Campbellsville formerly of Mt. Washington passed away on January 24 2026. Bill was born on October 8 1951 in Louisville KY to the late James I. and Edwina Butler Cook. He was a retired truck driver for the Kroger Co. a Kentucky Colonel an Army veteran a member of Te...

James S. Jimmy Ball Jr. born October 18 1950 departed this earthly body January 6 2026 at 750 a.m. for a new body with Christ Jimmy had several illnesss he could not overcome. He leaves behing his devoted and loving wife Mary C. Wellman Ball who stood beside him until the end. Several special sister...

Ruth Alsept a beloved member of the community passed away on January 10 2026 in New Albany IN. She was born on September 28 1946 in Perry County KY and throughout her life she became known for her vibrant personality and her deep commitment to her family. Ruth worked at Consolidated Sales Company in...

James L. Ellis Sr. age 85 widow of Mary Frances Lyons Ellis of Lexington died Tuesday January 13 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington KY. Born March 26 1940 in Casey County KY to the late Raymond Carlisle and Mary Luster Ellis. He was a member of Durbin Memorial Baptist Church and retired from P...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Baugh age 51 who left this world peacefully on November 30 2025 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Though our hearts ache we find comfort knowing that Michael is rejoicing in Heaven with his Lord and Savio...

James Thomas Engle, Sr., DMD, 97, of Louisville passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Peridot Senior Living.He was born September 1, 1928 in Fisty, Kentucky to his parents, Anderson and Jesse Engle.Dr. Engle was a 1953 graduate of the University of Louisville Dental School and was the first dent...

74 of Louisville Kentucky passed away January 3 2026. Gaye was the daughter of Matt Messer and Eunice Johnson Messer born to them April 30 1951 in Whitley County Kentucky. Gaye was a kind woman dedicated to her family and the Holiness faith. Taught by her mother Gaye was a talented singer. She also ...

James McCoy Kopulos Sr. age 57 of Springfield passed away Wednesday December 31 2025 at his home. Graveside services will be conducted on Thursday January 8 2026 at 200 PM at Springfield Memorial Gardens with Brother Rob Caton officiating. Pallbearers will be Paul Darrow Bobby Pankow Cody Pankow Nic...

Clayton Royal Pipes was born on January 26, 1959 in Mound Bayou, Mississippi to James Sr. and Willie Mae Pipes. Clayton accepted Christ and was baptized at a young age. Clayton worked at the VA, Great Lakes hospital, St. Therese hospital, and Vista hospital for many years.Clayton was a hard worker. ...

Christine DavisSimmons was born on June 13 1935 to John Davis Sr. and Vera CoxDavis in Colp IL. She accepted Christ at an early age under her late grandfather Reverend John Doc Davis at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Colp IL. She moved to Springfield as a young adult and worked at various state agencie...

Blue Mound James Lee Frieden Sr. 67 of Blue Mound IL went to be with the Lord on Thursday January 15 2026 in Carle Foundation Hospital Urbana IL. James was born on March 7 1958 to O. Floyd and Francis Miller Frieden Our sincere condolences to all of the family. May peace surround you with the comf...

James Dale Barter Sr. 92 of Decatur Illinois passed away January 17 2026 at HSHS St. Marys Hospital. James was born in Decatur on January 21 1933 the son of William and Daisy Gentry Barter. He married A. Marlene Colli

Rev. James Harold Cottle Sr. 92 of Benton passed away Tuesday December 23 2025 at the Deaconess Hospital in Marion IL. Mr. Cottle was born in Kenbridge Virginia on June 8 1933 the son of William Harvey Garnett McGinnis Cottle. He married Beatrice Sharpton on June 11 1955 in Cullman Alabama in her m...

Eltoro Tez M. Smith 36 of Vermont IL passed away at 820 am on Thursday September 26 2019 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria IL. He was born on November 20 1982 in Joliet IL the son of Frank James Jr. and Ranez Smith. Survivors include his wife Dawn Dohner of Vermont 8 sisters Manika and ...

Mr. James Matthewis Strowbridge son of James Matthewis Strowbridge Sr. and Doris Jenkins Strowbridge was born in Atlanta Fulton County Georgia on September 19 1940. He was reared by the late Gus and Viola Burton in Wadley Georgia from the age of five years. James was one of the first African America...

Jerome Gee Anthony Johnson 68 of Wadley Georgia stepped from time to eternity on Wednesday December 3 2025 in Augusta Georgia. Jerome was born March 121957 to the parentage of the late Lula Mae Johnson and Robert G. Kelly. He was the 3rd child of 12 children born to this union in Wadley GA. In 1976 ...

JAMES MORGAN JIMMY DOWDY JR. age 66 of Rhine GA passed away on Friday January 16 2026 at his residence. JAMES MORGAN JIMMY DOWDY JR. age 66 of Rhine GA passed away on Friday January 16 2026 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 200PM Tuesday January 20 at Hopewell Baptist Church with Mr...

Age 77 of Dalton GA passed away Sunday January 18 2026. She was born July 9 1948 to late parents James Sr. and Viola Cook Besley in Jackson GA. Mary attended Henderson High School Jackson GA and later moved with her family to Dalton GA. Mary was employed by ConAgra NPC South Alladin and lastly worke...

of LaFayette GA passed away on Sunday November 9 2025. She was born on December 31 1942 to the late Marvin and Alma Cleola Almon. She was preceded by her husband Deacon Henry Hambrick Jr. son Pastor Terence Terry Hambrick brothers Frank Almon Jackie Almon sisters Bethel Carson and Laura McSears. She...

Age 20 of Dalton GA passed away Monday October 27 2025. She was born March 11 2005 to her parents Randy Famber and the late Cynthia Loranda Katie Suttles. Hannah was a graduate of Christian Heritage High School Class of 2023. She was an involved member at the Dalton Seventh Day Adventist Church wher...