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Willie Bell

Willie Bell

Jun 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Deacon Willie Bell

December 10, 1942 - June 12, 2025

The family of Deacon Willie Bell announces his peaceful passing on June 12, 2025. Deacon Bell was a man of faith, love, and service, leaving a lasting impact on his family, friends, and community. He will be deeply missed by all...

Donald James Stone

Donald James Stone

Jun 8, 2025

Donald James Stone, the youngest son of the late Dorothy E. Stone, was born on

October 12, 1961 and was of the Methodist faith. Don was a member of the 1979

class of Booker T. Washington High School. He furthered his education, attending

Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In 1983, Don enlisted...

Lela Mae Bell-Mitchell

Lela Mae Bell-Mitchell

May 28, 2025

On May 28, 2025, Lela Mae Bell Mitchell was peacefully called home to be with her Lord and Savior.

Lela Mae Bell Mitchell was born on March 7, 1930 in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. After graduating from high school in St. Helena Parish, she attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where she played the piano and...

Mary Lee Washington

Mary Lee Washington

May 18, 2025

The Obituary

Death is a joyous message of peace whose hands open to the weary. Pilgrim in the gate of immortality and let the oppressed go free. Without advanced preparation, life's often joyous and sometimes tumultuous battle came to a close for Sister Mary Lee Washington when death freed the soul of our dear sister Sunday May...

Joyce  Gertrude Mitchell

Joyce Gertrude Mitchell

May 12, 2025

Joyce G. Mitchell, loving mother, grandmother,and great-grandmother, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, in Shreveport, LA.

Joyce Gertrude Mitchell was born on June 8, 1930, in Princes Town, Trinidad, British West Indies. She was born to John Felix and Agatha (Beryl Richardson) Superville and the only daughter among four sons. She met Davis Mitchell, her future husband,...

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