All Obituaries

James Jenkins was born on October 15, 1949. He and his parents, Paul and Anne Mae Jenkins resided in Opelousas LA. James shared his life with his two sister, Marie (Larry) Ned and Mona (Harlis) Stewart, and one living brother William (Joyce) Jenkins, Sr. On January 12, 1970, James Jenkins became one with his wife, Oradell Amy Thomas. James is survived by 4 children, Jeffery Jenkins, Vernon "Duck" (Chantell), Tynisa (Earl "Figg") Hayes, and Derrick. He enjoyed spending...

Wilmer Hilts was born November 3,1948 to the late Hester & John Larcarte in Cottonport, Louisiana. She departed this life on Thursday night, July 21,2022 at 10:34p.m. at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria,LA. She was baptized at the Simpson Baptist Church in Moreauville, LA. Wilmer worked at Valley View Nursing Home for many years as a CNA. She was preceded in death by her husband (Kent Hilts), her parents, 2 sisters (Catherine Larcarte,Esse Johnson) and 5 brothers...

On February 12, 1961, Savannah married Rufford Milton of Marksville Louisiana and to this union, three children were born. On Sunday Morning, June 5, 2022, Savannah Mae Milton conceded to her eternal rest. God transitioned her spirit peacetully, in her sleep, unto the heavens. In her last months of life, she had no pain or worries. Thanks to the three angels assigned to her by God, her daughter Debbie, daughter in law Lawnita, and grand daughter Ranisha (Nina). She was comforted and cared...

On September 2, 1930, the late Abraham and Lucille Bonton Jacobs welcomed a baby girl, Helen Jacobs Jones in Goudeau, Louisiana. Also, she attended school in Goudeau, Louisiana. Helen began her walk with Christ at an early age and walked hand and hand with Christ until he called her home on May 18, 2022.  Mrs. Jones was united in holy matrimony to the late Clifton Albert Jones in 1949. To this union, 10 children were born. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Abraham...

Curry “T-Nank” Heath was born on September 23rd, 1930, to the union of Jacob and Leaner Heath in Goudeau, Louisiana. He was the fourth child of thirteen children. He departed this life and was called to eternal rest on May 4, 2022, after 91 outstanding years of hard work and perseverance.  Curry entered the workforce at an early age holding various positions throughout his life. He retired after 30 plus years as a Supervisor from Allen’s Canning Factory in Hessmer,...

Lee Margie Jenkins was called home to rest on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 3:14 a.m. at her residence.   Mrs. Lee Margie Jenkins embraced Christianity at an early age and was baptized by Rev. McGlory at Morning Star Baptist Church, which later became Shepard of the Hills in Plaucheville, LA. While there she served as Director of the Music Department for many years. She later moved her membership to Golden Chain Baptist Church of Cottonport, LA where her husband served under the...

Louise Johnson Hall Louise “Maw” Johnson Hall was born to the late Willie Johnson, Sr. and Virginia Vories on November 18, 1945. She attended Bunkie Carver High where she graduated in 1965. Louise accepted Christ at an early age. She was a faithful member of the Second Union Baptist Church. Louise was wed in Holy Matrimony on July 25, 1966 to James Hall, Sr. On April 25, 2022 God seen his child getting tired and called her from labor to reward. She is preceded in death by her...

“God shall preserve you from all evil, the Eternal shall preserve your soul.” Psalms 121: Ms. Pamela Ned, 63, entered eternal rest, Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana. Ms. Ned is survived by one son, Damein Ned of Opelousas, Louisiana, two brothers and one sister, Robert Ned of Killeen, Texas, Frederick Ned of Opelousas, Louisiana and Constance Ned of Opelousas, Louisiana. Ms. Ned was preceded in death by...