Joseph Franklin Pugh

Joseph Franklin Pugh (Joe Pugh) was born, February 28, 1950 in Greenville, Tennessee to the late Reverend Ernest Thomas Much, and the late Madlyn A. Pugh. He departed this lief on June 14, 2015 as he answered his call to join the Heavenly Choir. 

Joseph attended West Side High School where he played in the band under the direction of Mr. Duplessis. He graduated from West Side High in 1967. Joseph went on to attend Southern University where he received his B.S. Degree in Instrumental Music. H was a member of The Mighty Southern University Band (150) under the direction of the late Mr. Ludwig Freeman and the late Mr. Isaac Greggs. His position in the marching band was called March 00; right out front with concert band. While attending Southern University, he became a member of the music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha. In 1972, he participated in the great Louisiana Conference choir under the director of his sister Carrie Ann Pugh. He was an outstanding Bass-Baritone singer.

In 1975, Joseph enlisted in the United State Arm, where he served as Military Police during his career. On December 27, 1975, he united in holy matrimony to Joyce Ann Burton. To that union a beautiful baby girl Joelle LaShaun was born as he gained a daughter JonQuelle.

He became a member of the Turner Chapel A.M.E. Church, Rosalind, LA, where he was the musician and the choir director for one thirty years. He was also President of the Sons of Allen organization.

He leaves to cherish his memories, daughter Joelle Pugh Adam (Aaron) Hammond, La., and JonQuelle Johnson (Carl) Killian, LA, one brother, Jordan B. Pugh (Joan), Culver City, Ca., one sister Carrie Ann Pugh-Paul (Robert), one sister-in-law Barbara Pugh, a devoted companion Betty Marks, seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and relatives. He was preceded in death by siblings; Thomas O. Pugh, Charles W. Pugh, and Coney L Pugh.

Source: The Funeral Program of Joseph Franklin Pugh

Courtesy of Richardson Funeral Home, Amite

Sarah Ann Sanders Belvin Raickett

Sarah Ann Sanders Belvins Ratchet

Sarah Ann Sanders Blevins Raickett, the ninth of ten siblings, was born on January 2, 1910, to Cass and Georgia Vernon Sanders, and she passed away on February 23, 2000, at 4:00 p.m. in the St. Helena Parish Nursing Home, surrounded by her daughter and grandson.

Mama led a fulfilling and profoundly blessed life, as recounted by her daughter Grace Belvins Walker. She resided in the Vernon Town community. After she married Alton and later relocated there following her father's death. In 1944, she remarried and moved to Amite, Louisiana, returning to Vernon Town after the death of her second husband. Her final move was back to Amite after a fire destroyed her home, where she lived for thirty-seven years. Mama was a steadfast participant in family events, including gatherings, graduations, weddings, baptisms, and other milestones. She also supported her son-in-law, Dr. Percy Walker, the first Black veterinarian in Amite and the surrounding communities. She assisted him in his daily operations and other responsibilities.

Her church life commenced at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church in Arcola and extended to Little Bethel Baptist Church upon her affiliation there. At Little Bethel, she served as a Sunday school teacher and Director of the Baptist Training Union, deriving great satisfaction from attending various church conferences and meetings.

Mourning her passing are her daughters, Grace B. Walker and Marjorie (Kozy) Barnes; her sister, Celestine Williams; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.. 

Sources: Funeral Program for Sarah Ann Sanders Belvin Raickett

               Richardson Funeral Home, Amite

Homegoing Celebration fo Sister Fannie Joseph Daniels

Sister Fannie Joseph Daniels

On November 10, 1920, Sister Fannie Joseph Daniels (Maw Maw) was born to the late Etienne Joseph and Sarah Edna Neal Joseph in Darrow, Louisiana. One Monday morning, December 17, 2001, her natural vision faded and her view of the Master's fee was clear.

Sister Daniels received her early education at O.W. Dillon High School in Kentwood, Louisiana. After teaching for a brief period, she enrolled in Grambling State University, where she received her Bachelor's Degree in 1951. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's Degree from Southern University and completing additional postgraduate hours at Southeastern Louisiana University. She worked as an educator in the Tangipahoa Parish School System for thirty-two (32) years.

Sister Daniels was an active member of the Tangipahoa Chapter of the Grambling Alumni Association. She was also a member of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

Sister was married to Fred D. Daniels on September 16, 1942. God blessed them with one daughter, Abigail Veronica.

Sister Daniels leaves to celebrate her life, her loving husband, Fred D. Daniels of Amite, Louisiana; one devoted daughter, Abigail D. York (Kenneth) of Baton Rouge,  Louisiana; one sister, Owena Huren of Lake Charles, Louisiana; three grandchildren, Monica Holden of Houston, Texas, Brandon Richardson of Amite, Louisiana, and Marion York of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; one great-granddaughter, Brianna Dyson of Hammond, Louisiana; three godchildren, Walter "Bo" Harrison of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Christine Carter Williams of Hammond, Louisiana, and Lynn Daniels of Amite, Louisiana; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, soarers and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Evelyn Pierce and Marion Leona Joseph; and one brother, Arthur Joseph.

Source: Funeral Program for Sister Fannie Joseph Daniels

Courtesy of Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, Louisiana