Dec 24, 2025

Homegoing Services for Ms. Sarah Frances Thomas, of Decatur, will be held Saturday, January 3, 2026, 10:00 A.M. at The Chapel of Donald Trimble Mortuary. Dr. Marcus Stroud, Officiating, Minister Schalla Dixon, Eulogist. Interment, Kennedy Memorial Gardens, Ellenwood, GA. Public Viewing and Visitation will be held at the mortuary Friday, 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

Ms. Thomas leaves to cherish her...

Dec 20, 2025

Elizah Lee Pierson, Sr. a native of Alsen and resident of Brusly, departed this life peacefully on Saturday December 20 2025.

Elizah was a graduate of Scotlandville High School. Elizah was not a stranger to hard work, he always had at least two jobs. He was a faithful employee of Port Allen Marine, Earl K. Long Medical Center and Baton Rouge...

Dec 19, 2025

Dec 14, 2025

Mr. Keilan Dedrick Davis

Funeral service for Mr. Keilan Dedrick Davis, 45, of Lanett, AL will be held at Noon EST Monday, December 22, 2025 at Goodsell United Methodist Church 1007 N 6th Ave, Lanett, AL. Rev. Kelsey Barnes, Pastor/Officiating.Interment will follow in Hillcrest Garden Cemetery 3405 Country Club Rd. Lanett, AL.Public visitation will be held on Sunday, December 21, 2025...

Dec 12, 2025

Dec 8, 2025

Sam Ulysses Stovall was born June 30,1969 to Elnora and Ruffin Brown in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Sam attended school in the East Baton Rouge School System and later received his diploma from Zion City Voctech School. Sam received Christ at an early age. Sam worked for BFI for over 15 years and before his passing he worked at Amazon where his...

Dec 5, 2025

Jessica Jean Gentelie, age 38, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at North Oaks Hospital. Born with a bright spirit and a heart full of warmth, Jessica—affectionately known as “Red”—brought joy and light to everyone blessed to know her.

Jessica was a kind, loving, funny, and sweet soul. She never met a stranger, welcoming others with her...

Dec 4, 2025

Dec 1, 2025

Beverly King, Jr., 81, a devoted resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and closest friends.

Born on July 4, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Beverly King, Sr. and Matilda King, Beverly was affectionately known to...

Dec 1, 2025

Ms. Margaret Tyner, a resident of Valley, AL, died Monday, December 1, 2025 at Bethany House Hospice, Auburn, AL.

Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:00 Noon (EST) from Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1512 River Road, Valley, AL, Rev. Robert L. Carter, Pastor/Officiant and Rev. Donovan O. Coley, Eulogist.

Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, 1335 River Road, Valley,...

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Nov 9, 2025

Michael Jerome Russell, a brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, at the age of 56.

Born on January 3, 1969 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Michael was the son of the late Gloria M. Russell. He loved siting around playing cards, joking around with family members and friends, watcing western movies. Michael a devoted fan of his...

Nov 8, 2025

 Life Summary 

A Time to Be Born

Carolyn Smith Hughes, beloved wife, mother, sister and aunt was born June 4, 1964, in Jackson, MS. Carolyn was raised by her mother, Alberta Smith.

A Time to Live

Carolyn accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Rev. Shirley Hopkins, pastor of New Sherry Grove and Good Hope Baptist Church. She was a 1982...

Nov 2, 2025

 James Alfred Wilkins, 66, went home to be with the Lord peacefully in his sleep on November 2, 2025. Born on August 25, 1959 in Independence, Louisiana. (Tangipahoa Parrish) He was the 3rd of 7 children born to his now late Mother Elmease Walker Wilkins Coleman.

Loved ones cherishing his memory: His Aunt, Alva Mae Walker. Siblings: David P. Wilkins, Jerri...

Oct 31, 2025

Oct 30, 2025

Remembering Nikki, Whose Soul Moved to Music

There are some souls whose lives play like a melody—steady, soulful, and full of grace. Nikki White Lee, lovingly known as “Southern Lady,” was one of those rare songs. She was born in Newport on August 21, 1954, to Mr. and Mrs. Aaron and Ethel White.

Nikki lived her life in rhythm—with laughter that could...

Oct 24, 2025

Oct 13, 2025

Ellis “June” Porter Jr. departed this life on Monday, October 13, 2025, at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Ellis “June” Porter Jr. was born on November 10, 1954, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the eldest of ten children born to the union of Ellis Porter Sr. and Irma Jean (Daniaels) Porter. He was baptized at an early age at...