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Oranecia Beyonce Douglas
Aug 27, 2025
Oranecia Beyonce Douglas was born on February 18, 2004, to the union of Eugene “Pap” Douglas and Bessie Harris Douglas.
Oranecia attended Wilkinson County High School. During her time there, she was a member of the WCHS marching band and the JROTC until she graduated in 2022. After high school, Oranecia went straight into the work force. She worked at Sanderson...
Emma J. Newman
Aug 27, 2025
Emma J. Newman was born August 13, 1932 in Woodville, MS to the late Edward Sr. and Ella Jenkins, she departed this earthly life on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, MS.
Emma J. accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized under the leadership of the late Rev. E.D. Reynolds at the Angola Baptist...
Samuel Hercules Harden, Sr.
Aug 22, 2025
On Friday, August 22, 2025, God extended His hand to Samuel H. Harden Sr., and said well done, thy good and faithful servant, you can rest from your earthly labor. Born Friday, March 2, 1934, to the parentage of Chester S. Harden, Sr., and Alene Porter Harden of Woodville, MS.
Samuel was born into a singing and praying family where he...
Charles Edward Lee
Jul 28, 2025
Charles Edward Lee was born to Joseph Lee Sr. and Lucille Jones Lee in Centreville, Mississippi on July 9, 1946.
He was baptized at an early age at the Winans Chapel C. M. E Church, in Centreville, Mississippi.
He was a graduate of Wilkinson County Training School, class of 1964. He was a building and trade instructor at the Wilkinson County Vocational...
David Voorhies, Sr.
Jul 25, 2025
Brother David “Big Voe” Voorhies, Sr. was born on January 10, 1956 in Bunkie, LA to the late Doc Voorhies and Lucille Campbell Voorhies. He was the youngest of seven kids. He accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age at the Second Union Baptist Church in Bunkie, LA, where he was a faithful member until he joined...
Nathaniel Smith
Jul 7, 2025
Nathaniel “Nate” Smith, Sr. was born on June 10, 1948, in Winnsboro, Louisiana to the late Jake and Rosetta Smith. A man of faith, Nate accepted Christ and lived as a believer throughout his life. He went home to be with his heavenly father on July 7, 2025, at his home in Ferriday, Louisiana.
Nate was a person who never met...
Dr. Cashoney Chandae Carter
Jun 26, 2025
Dr. Cashoney Chandae Carter was born on September 9, 1982, to Nancy Jackson and Allen C. Carter in Natchez, Mississippi. Cashoney was a loving and devoted mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was quiet, passionate, and always stood firm in her beliefs. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Jackson, and her grandmother, Winnie Jackson.
Cashoney accepted Christ at...
Elizabeth M. Davis
Jun 3, 2025
Funeral services for Elizabeth M. Davis, 98, of Ferriday, LA who passed June 3, 2025 will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Rufus Baptist Church at 914 Mickey Gilley Avenue, Ferriday, LA with Rev. Michael Reed officiating.
Elizabeth Marie (Williams) Davis, was born September 30, 1926 to the late Robert and Katie Williams of Ferriday, Louisiana....
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