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Abel Don Halbert, 28
Wed,10/26/22-5:39PM , 839 Reads
Abel Don Halbert, 28, a resident of Varnado passed away early Friday morning October 14, 2022 at North Oaks Medical Center. He grew up in the Pine Community and attended the Thomas schools and Pine High School. Abel played youth football and also 2 years for the Pine High Raiders football team. He was currently working in construction.
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Bruce Vernon Corkern, 65
Thu,10/13/22-6:23PM , 1,093 Reads
Bruce Vernon Corkern passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep on the morning of October 5, 2022. He was born February 19, 1957, at McGehee Clinic in Franklinton, LA, to Vernon and Bertha Jenkins Corkern.
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Lillie Mae O'Bryant, 75
Thu,10/13/22-6:18PM , 754 Reads
Lillie Mae O’Bryant, 75, was born on February 26, 1947 and passed away peacefully at her home in the early morning of Tuesday October 4, 2022. She was a lifelong resident of the Thomas Community that enjoyed crocheting and completing word puzzles. Lillie loved to read her Bible and recipe books to cook different meals for her family.
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Margaret Jeanette Thigpen Townsend, 90
Thu,10/13/22-6:16PM , 331 Reads
Margaret Jeanette Thigpen Townsend, age 90, and a resident of Enon, went to her eternal home to be with Jesus on Friday morning, October 7, 2022. Margaret dedicated her life to being a homemaker for her family. She taught Home Economics for 20 years at Mandeville High School.
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