Obituaries
Darlene Marie Howard - Hale
Jul 23, 2025
Life’s Journey
Darlene Marie Howard - Hale
Darlene Marie Howard-Hale was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 30, 1975, to the late Wilson J. Howard and Geraldine Veronica Guichard Howard. Darlene was the youngest of four children. Darlene peacefully transitioned into God’s loving arms on July 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Darlene graduated St. David Catholic School, attended McDonogh 35...
Eric Benson
Jul 18, 2025
OBITUARY
Eric Benson
Eric Benson, a cherished soul who graced our lives, born on May 22, 1970. Eric was the joyful third child of Linda L. Benson and Joe Skinner, imbued with warmth and a spirit that brought light to those around him. Growing up alongside his brothers Fredrick Brown and Jeremiah Antipas, and his sister Ramona Benson, he created a tapestry...
Joe Eddie Barbee
Jul 17, 2025
Joe Eddie Barbee was born on March 6, 1948, in Tillatoba, Mississippi, to Mel and Hattie Lee Barbee (née Hardy). He was the second child in the Barbee family and the beloved younger brother of Beatrice (Brown). In his early years, Joe lived with his family on a large farm in Mississippi. Later, the family relocated to Denver, Colorado, settling...
Mother Beatrice Pyant
Jul 15, 2025
A Godly Woman
*Beatrice Curlie Pyant, affectionately cherished as “Curlie Bea,” graced this world as a beacon of light and love on May 9, 1926, in Fort Worth, Texas. The only child of Alton W. Perry and Bertha Franklin Perry, her beginnings were humble yet vibrant. In 1937, the Perry family made their way to the picturesque city of Denver,...
Annie M. Bridges
Jul 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of Annie Martha (Beard) Bridges
January 18, 1940 – July 14, 2025
With hearts full of both sorrow and gratitude, we celebrate the life of our beloved Annie Martha Beard Bridges, who made her peaceful transition on Monday, July 14, 2025. Annie was born on January 18, 1940, in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, the third of eleven children born to...
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Darlene Marie Howard - Hale
Jul 23, 2025
Life’s Journey
Darlene Marie Howard - Hale
Darlene Marie Howard-Hale was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 30, 1975, to the late Wilson J. Howard and Geraldine Veronica Guichard Howard. Darlene was the youngest of four children. Darlene peacefully transitioned into God’s loving arms on July 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Darlene graduated St. David Catholic School, attended McDonogh 35...
Eric Benson
Jul 18, 2025
OBITUARY
Eric Benson
Eric Benson, a cherished soul who graced our lives, born on May 22, 1970. Eric was the joyful third child of Linda L. Benson and Joe Skinner, imbued with warmth and a spirit that brought light to those around him. Growing up alongside his brothers Fredrick Brown and Jeremiah Antipas, and his sister Ramona Benson, he created a tapestry...
Joe Eddie Barbee
Jul 17, 2025
Joe Eddie Barbee was born on March 6, 1948, in Tillatoba, Mississippi, to Mel and Hattie Lee Barbee (née Hardy). He was the second child in the Barbee family and the beloved younger brother of Beatrice (Brown). In his early years, Joe lived with his family on a large farm in Mississippi. Later, the family relocated to Denver, Colorado, settling...
Mother Beatrice Pyant
Jul 15, 2025
A Godly Woman
*Beatrice Curlie Pyant, affectionately cherished as “Curlie Bea,” graced this world as a beacon of light and love on May 9, 1926, in Fort Worth, Texas. The only child of Alton W. Perry and Bertha Franklin Perry, her beginnings were humble yet vibrant. In 1937, the Perry family made their way to the picturesque city of Denver,...
Annie M. Bridges
Jul 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of Annie Martha (Beard) Bridges
January 18, 1940 – July 14, 2025
With hearts full of both sorrow and gratitude, we celebrate the life of our beloved Annie Martha Beard Bridges, who made her peaceful transition on Monday, July 14, 2025. Annie was born on January 18, 1940, in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, the third of eleven children born to...
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