The Obituary Section

Hosie James Jr.

, Louisiana

Hosie James Jr. age 76 slept away peacefully on August 5 2026. A beloved father and friend he will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Hosie was born September 16 1949 to Mr Hosie James Sr. Everlina James. He was educated at the Turnerville Private School Iberville Parish School System. Hosie was married to Deloris James in April 1967. Hosie shared many years with his longtime significate other Inga Myles. Hosie was the proud father of 7 children Charles Sr. Hosie III Katheryn Cassandra Evelyn Hosey Chantel. He leaves to cherish his precious memories 7 amazing children Charles James Sr. of Puerto Rico Hosie Chantay James III of Addis LA Katheryn James of Plaquemine LA Cassandra James of Baker LA Evelyn James Hosey James Chantel James all of Plaquemine LA 1 brother George Nona James of Plaquemine LA Suzone Banks of Plaquemine LA devoted nephew…

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Joe Bowie

, Louisiana

On Friday July 31 2026 Deacon Joe Louis Bowie affectionately known as "JB Joe Boy" peacefully answered Gods call from labor to reward. Surrounded by the love of family and sustained by an unwavering faith in Jesus Christ he departed this earthly life to enter his eternal home. Born on August 2 1942 to the late David and Elizer Bowie Joe Louis Bowie was a man whose life reflected faith integrity service and devotion. He received his early education in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and proudly graduated from Scotlandville Senior High School. At an early age Joe accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized into the body of Christ. He remained a faithful and dedicated member of Greater New Galilee Baptist Church where he faithfully served under the leadership of Dr. Mark A. Litt Sr. For more than fifty years he served as…

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Sterling Nelson Jr.

, Louisiana

August 9, 1973

Remember the words of the Lord Jesus how he said It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 2035 Sterling Archie Peanut Nelson Jr. was born on August 10 1973 to the late Sterling Nelson Sr. and Delores E. Nelson. Peanut received his education at Rosenwald and Pointe Coupee Central High School. A gifted athlete he proudly played quarterback for the Cougars and graduated with the Pointe Coupee Central High School Class of 1993. Above all else Peanut loved his children. His son Darius and his daughter Jlaya held a special place in his heart. He loved them deeply and was proud to be their father. The love he had for his children was a reflection of the tremendous love he carried in his heart for family. Peanut had a genuine love for children and as the years passed he affectionately became known as Unk to many. Whether…

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Andrew Robinson

, Louisiana

Medium spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Andrew Robinson by Brian Lynsey Winchester.

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Rosaland Gorman

, Louisiana

we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating and hardworking hands are at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. Sister Rosaland Renette Gorman was a beautiful soul who brought light and love to those around her. Born on September 15 1964 at Independence Charity Hospital in Louisiana she was the second of five children born to her loving father Joe Nathan Gorman Sr. and her late mother Mary Ethel Gorman. Rosaland experienced profound loss early in her life being just nineteen years old when her beloved mother passed away. She was also preceded in death by her cherished grandmother Gladys Garner and grandfather Josh Chappel. As a woman of steadfast faith Rosaland made her spiritual journey a cornerstone of her life. She was baptized at the House of God Ministry Church in 1980 and later found a vibrant church…

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Montreal Dickerson

, Louisiana

December 1, 1991

For I am now ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight I have finished my course I have kept the faith Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord the righteous judge shall give me at that day and not to me only but unto all them also that love his appearing.2 Timothy 468 KJV Montreal Desmond Dickerson was born on December 2 1991 in Baton Rouge Louisiana to the union of Rev. Dr. Arthur A. Dickerson Jr. and Janice Green Dickerson. At an early age Montreal accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized by his father Rev. Dr. Arthur A. Dickerson Jr. He was a faithful member of New Canaan Baptist Church where he worshiped under the leadership of his father. Montreal will forever be remembered for the precious…

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