Obituaries

Alonzo Barber Jr.

Alonzo Barber Jr.

Apr 11, 2025

**Obituary for Alonzo Barber, Jr. (May 28, 1950 - April 11, 2025)**

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Alonzo “Al” Barber, Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this life on April 11, 2025, in Minden, Louisiana. He was born on May 28, 1950, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Reverend Alonzo Barber, Sr. and Doris Lee...

James Franklin Thomas

James Franklin Thomas

Apr 20, 2025

A Life Well Lived

James Franklin Thomas

February 20, 1953 ~ April 20, 2025

James Franklin Thomas was born on February 20, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, to Leroy Thomas, Sr. and Emma Ophelia Green. James grew up embraced by the strong bonds of his siblings: Leroy Jr., Paulette, Wilverlyn (“Cricket”), and Alphonso. His childhood was rich with the simple joys of street ball,...

Alonzo Barber Jr.

Alonzo Barber Jr.

Apr 11, 2025

**Obituary for Alonzo Barber, Jr. (May 28, 1950 - April 11, 2025)**

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Alonzo “Al” Barber, Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this life on April 11, 2025, in Minden, Louisiana. He was born on May 28, 1950, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Reverend Alonzo Barber, Sr. and Doris Lee...

James Franklin Thomas

James Franklin Thomas

Apr 20, 2025

A Life Well Lived

James Franklin Thomas

February 20, 1953 ~ April 20, 2025

James Franklin Thomas was born on February 20, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, to Leroy Thomas, Sr. and Emma Ophelia Green. James grew up embraced by the strong bonds of his siblings: Leroy Jr., Paulette, Wilverlyn (“Cricket”), and Alphonso. His childhood was rich with the simple joys of street ball,...