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Andrew "A.J." Miller
1932-05-23 2020-08-07
On May 23, 1932, the late John and Mary Miller welcomed an early “Baby Boy Miller” into the family in Union Pariah, Louisiana. On August 7, 2020, Deacon Andrew “A.J.” Miller transitioned from labor to reward at the Willow Ridge Nursing Home of Arcadia, Louisiana.
A.J. Miller was educated in Lincoln Pariah in the Mount Harmony community and Lincoln High School. In 1955, Mr. Miller would marry the late Lenora D. “TIGHT Minniefield, to their union two children were born; LaWanda, who would transition in infancy, and Jeffery Lynn Miller, Sr. On April 24, 1982, Mr. Miller would join in marriage to Virginia Faye Lewis. They were happy with their blended family as Faye already had tw...
John Henry Mayfield
1907-02-03 1983-02-15
Brother John Henry Mayfield departed this life Tuesday, February 15, 1983 at Lincoln General Hospital.
Brother John Henry Mayfield was born to the late Henry H. and Minnie Lyons Mayfield on February 3, 1907. He was married to Mrs. Annie L. Roane Mayfield. To this union nine children were born, three boys and six girls. One daughter preceded him in death, Elizabeth Mayfield Sholars.
He leaves to mourn his passing: his wife, Annie L. Roane Mayfield, three sons, Isaac H. Mayfield of Grambling, Louisiana, Johnny W. Mayfield and Payton R. Mayfield, Sr. of Ruston, Louisiana; five daughters, Ruthie B. Sawyer, Dorothy L. Crowe, Julia M. Lewis, Annie L. Houston, all of...
Mack Hillard Lewis
1942-08-01 2001-11-24
Deacon Mack Hillard Lewis was born in Vienna, Louisiana, August 1, 1942 to the late Brunner and Zola Hicks Lewis. He was the second of eight children. One brother, Spencer B. Lewis MD, preceded him in death.
Mack was educated in the Lincoln Parish School System where he graduated from Lincoln High School in 1960. He united with the Mount Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in 1949. He moved to California in 1960 where he lived for the next 35 years. While he was in California, he met and married Ms. Pamela Hays. To this union, three children were born.
Upon returning to Louisiana in 1995, he reunited with the Mount Harmony Missionary Baptist Church where he remain...
Francis Ignatius Chase
1941-12-20 2019-08-27
Francis Ignatius Chase was born on December 20, 1941 in Leonardtown, Maryland and died peacefully, with his wife by his side, on August 27, 2019, in Temple, Texas. He married Elva Elaine Lewis on March 15, 1978, in Killeen, Texas.
Francis began his early childhood education in the public schools of Mechanicsvillie, Maryland. He served in the U.S. Army for 12 years as a Cannon Crewman and earned the following decorations, medals, badges, and citations: Expert M-16 Rifle, Good Conduct Medal (4th Award), National Defense Service Medal, Drivers Badge, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and NCO Professional Development Ribbon. After his military service, he continued his...
Sarah Irene Lewis
1980-07-28 2020-07-11
Sarah Irene Lewis, born on July 28, 1980, in Ruston, Louisiana, passed away on July 11, 2020, at University Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, at age 39. With her unforgettable laugh, warm smile, glowing personality and quick wit, our beloved Sarah will be forever missed by so many. Sarah had an unparalleled ability to put people at ease and brought out the best in those around her. Her loss is indescribable and immeasurable, yet her spark lives on in those she has touched.
Born to Mary Louise Lewis and Dr. Spencer Breard Lewis, M.D., Sarah is survived by her mother; sister, Judith Lewis; and brother, Spencer Lewis. At age 7, Sarah moved with her mother, sister and brother to Ferndale,...
Frances Janean Young (Lewis)
1940-05-24 2010-07-01
Frances Janean Lewis Young was born on May 24, 1940 in Vienna, Louisiana to the late Zola Mae Hicks-Lewis and Brunner Lewis. Sister Young transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, July 1, 2010 in Ruston, Louisiana.
Frances was an active member of the Mount Harmony Missionary Baptist Church from childhood up through adulthood. After her marriage, she moved her membership to China Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Young served in many capacities over the years such as choir member, Sunday School teacher, Director of Vacation Bible School, and member of the Deaconess Board. Mrs. Young was also a member of the Liberty Hill Baptist Association.
Frances was educated in the Linc...
Rhea Jean Brewster (Lewis)
1946-10-22 2020-04-12Rhea Jean Brewster, a resident of Ruston, LA, was born on September 22, 1946 and died April 12, 2020, at the age of 74. Rhea Jean was a deputy at the Lincoln Pariah Sheriff’s office for 20 years retiring in 2012. In 1995, she married her loving husband, LeMoyne Brewster Sr. and they had five children and 13 grandchildren.
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Sylvester L. (Tot) Lewis
1911-01-19 1996-08-01
Brother Sylvester L. (Tot) Lewis was born January 23, 1911 in Lincoln Parish to Norman Mayfield and Susie Lewis. He departed this life, August 1, 1996 at his home in Ruston, Louisiana.
He attended the Lincoln Pariah Schools. He accepted Christ at an early age at the Mount Harmony Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. R. B. Moore He united in Holy Matrimony April 30, 1942 to Agnes Williams. To this union no children were born. He served as Chairman of the Deacon Board until two weeks before his death where he was removed at his Pastor’s request. He was the president of the Usher Board, Chorister for the Choir, chairman of the cemetery and he was active in most of the acti...
Brunner Lewis
1908-10-09 1992-05-15
Funeral services for Mr. Bruner Lewis, 84 of Grambling will be held on Saturday, at 11:00 A.M. at the Mt. Harmony Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Geanie Wills officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Our Christian Funeral Home of Ruston. Mr. Lewis died Friday, May 15, 1992, in North Monroe Community Hospital, Monroe, LA., following a lengthy illness.
He was a lifelong resident of Lincoln Pariah and was a member of Mt. Harmony Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the finance committee. Mr. Lewis was a retired employee from Diamond Industries of Ruston. He was preceded in death by his wife, Zola Mae Hicks-Lewis and one son, Spence...
Annie Mae Johnson (Lewis)
1900-06-15 1985-09-02
Sister Annie Mae Lewis Johnson was born June 15, 1900. Her mother, Sister Susie Lewis and husband Jessie Johnson preceded her in death.
At an early age she united with the Mount Harmony Missionary Baptist Church. In 1943, she moved to Pine Bluff, Arkansas and united with a Baptist Church there and was a faithful member while there. She later returned to Ruston, Louisiana in 1958, and in 1962 reunited with the Mount Harmony Missionary Baptist Church and remained a faithful member until her passing on September 2, 1985 at 9:30 a.m.
The dignified, quiet and Godly manner of the life of Sister Johnson somehow attracted many people to her and her conscientious and dil...