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The beloved Emma Lee Jones 78 was born on June 5 1946 to Arthur Jones Sr. and Annie Mae Evans who preceded her in death. On March 1 2025 surrounded by love she transitioned into her final sleep. She accepted salvation early in life by way of Mary Springfield Baptist Church. She lived a full life una...

A resident of Baton Rouge LA passed away on Sunday January 4 2026 at her home in Baton Rouge LA. She was born June 23 1943 in Carrolton MS and was 82 years of age. She is survived by her husband Angelo J. Delvisco 2 daughters Kathy Ann Guillory and Rhonda Lynn Bassett and husband Jeremy. Preceded in...

David Anthony Garner 59 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 17 2025 following a tragic accident. He was born in Monroe Louisiana to James Luther Garner Jr. and Verna Marie Godwin Garner. David grew up on the outskirts of Goldonna Louisiana and attended Calvin High School. A devoted ...

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...

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...

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, ...

Todd R. Toddy Boo Williams departed this life on Sunday December 21 2025 in Thibodaux LA. He was 48 a native of Belle Rose LA. Visitation on Saturday January 3 2026 at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church from 900am to religious services at 1100am. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by his mot...

A Memorial Services for Shirley Hicks will be held at 1200 noon on Saturday October 11 2025 in the chapel of HixsonDucote Funeral Home of Bunkie with Bro. Brian Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Big Cane Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 1100 a.m. until the time...

Memorial services for Robert Earl Fulton will be Saturday November 1 2025 at 1100 a.m. at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in Barbreck with Rev. Gregory Craig officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Mt. Triumph Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home Bunk...

A Memorial Service for James Howard Mixon will be held Friday September 12 2025 at 100 p.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church in Bunkie LA with Fr. James Theus officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home Bunkie. The family requests that vis...

Shirley Chatham Hood a devoted servant of God beloved wife and cherished mother went to her eternal home with her Lord on December 21 2025 at the age of 88. Born on January 29 1937 to the late Emmett and Thelma Whitener Chatham she lived a life that was defined by the grace and love she found in her...

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...

Daniel Hibbard Forsyth, age 80 of Pikeville, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at his home.He was a cable splicer for South Central Bell Telephone Company.Daniel was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on July 13, 1945, the son of the late John Dils Forsyth Sr. and Jean Clair Moon Forsyth.Alon...

Tareta Carol McCoy Slone, age 71, of Pikeville, Kentucky passed away Saturday November 15, 2025 at Pikeville Medical Center. Mrs. Slone was the daughter of the late Doc and Shelby Jean Quesenberry McCoy, She was born at Pikeville, Kentucky November 8, 1954.Tareta was a Teacher’s Aide for the Pike Co...

  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...

  It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved mother, Mabel Rose “Jackie” Kelty at the age of 90.  She was proceeded in death by her husband of 61 years James Harold Kelty, her children James Kelty Jr, Freida Marie Kelty, Angela Holmes, Allen Kelty (Sandy), Gary Kelty,...

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 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...

James Barbee 88 of Beaver Dam Kentucky passed away peacefully at his home on December 30 2025 surrounded by his family he loved so dearly. He has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior. James was a man of profound duty and patriotism. He honorably served his country in both the United States Navy ...

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...

Mrs. Elaine Hofland, age 82, of Orange City, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Orange City Area Health System.A visitation with the family present will be held on Monday, January 26, from 10:00am to 11:00am, at the Trinity Reformed Church in Orange City. There will be a funeral service...

“Joe”, "Joey", Joseph James Searing Jr., 58, of New Carlisle, passed away at 8 p.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Northwest Health, La Porte.He was born March 26, 1967, in La Porte, to Joseph James Searing Sr. and Darlene (Weirich) Mounts.On October 14, 2000, in New Carlisle, he married Patti (Grayc...

Demetria LaShawn Blandon was born on January 5, 1977, in Chicago, Illinois, to Nathan Minor and Leanna Blandon Minor. She confessed Christ at an early age, a foundation that guided her life with grace, compassion, and strength.Demetria graduated from Thornton High School, where she excelled both aca...

He was born on March 29, 1970 in E. St. Louis to Eugene Aldridge Sr. and Dorothy M. Aldridge. Jeffrey, also known as “Show-Biz,” “Diamond,” and “Bodine, went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2025.Jeffrey was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many. He had a uniqu...

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. ...

John Wesley Heather 77 of Virginia IL died December 19 2025 at Cass County Senior Living in Virginia. John is survived by his sisters Carolyn Ben McDonald Mary Elmer Kenney both of Davenport IA Diane Derren Siltman of Springfield brothers James Thomas Jr. Barbara Heather of Ashland and Timothy Parso...

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...

Hattie Stewart 82 departed this life on Monday January 12 2026 at HSHS St. Johns Hospital. She was born on December 7 1943 in Tennessee. She was the daughter of Elia Ma Bolden and L.C.Bolden Sr. She was procede in death by her husband Ernest S. Stewart Sr. and sons Troy Borrow and Ernest S. Stewart ...