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Elouise Creel Brown, 96
Wed,03/19/25-2:25PM , 414 Reads
Elouise Creel Brown, a resident of Wilmer, Louisiana passed away Wednesday morning March 12, 2025 at her home. She was born in Wilmer on October 14, 1928 and was 96 years of age. Elouise was a lifetime active member of Wilmer Missionary Baptist Church.
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Deborah Lynn Magee, 72
Wed,03/19/25-2:24PM , 321 Reads
Deborah Lynn Magee, 72, a resident of the Hackley Community passed away Saturday evening March 15, 2025 at Our Lady of The Angels Hospital after a brief illness. She was a native of Ohio born on June 26, 1952. Deborah attended Dexter Pentecostal Church and loved cooking for her family and friends.
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Donald Ray Crain, 71
Thu,03/13/25-11:31AM , 450 Reads
Donald Ray Crain, 71, a resident of Pine passed away Wednesday morning March 5, 2025 at Fair City Health and Rehab in Franklinton. He was born on January 15, 1954 and had a long career with Asplundh. Early in his service, Donald loved climbing the highest trees before moving to a supervisor position.
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James Mason Ballard Sr.

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James Mason Ballard Sr., 93
Thu,03/13/25-11:30AM , 340 Reads
James Mason Ballard, Sr., was called home on March 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and joyful life filled with happiness, love, and service to others.
Born on June 21, 1931, in Monroe, Louisiana, to Martha Ballard and Henry Anderson; James was also the grandson of William “Nat” Ballard and Martha Brice Ballard.
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