In Loving Memory of Ernest Hickerson, Jr.

Ernest Hickerson, Jr., was born on July 21, 1933 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Ernest and Roberta Hickerson, Sr.  Ernest Jr., entered the United States Army in 1949 where he served serveral years during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged and was decorated with the Purple Heart for his services.

His survived by: his mother, Roberta Hickerson-Waiters; his wife, Gloria, his sister, Willie Mae Hickerson-Canody; two children, Darnell and Glyniss; his aunt Emma Lee Frazier of Amite, Louisiana; tow grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, several cousins and many, many friends. 

Ernest had gone on to Greater glory. We know that the Lord will welcome him to his new home with open arms.

Source: Funeral Program of Ernest Hickerson, Jr.

Courtesy of Richardson Funeral Home, Inc. Amite, La.

James Robert Vernon

One the evening of July 27, 1957, the angel of silence came into the home of Reverend James Robert Vernon and with chilly fingers sealed his lips, the loving husband of Pearley Briggs Vernon. His soul winged its flight from this world of sin, sorrow and pain, to a place of eternal rest.

There ore some lives that disappoint us, and some that impressions of character which we have to revise in later years, but the impression that was formed of Revered James Robert Vernon when you first met him remained unchanged to the end of his life.

He became a Christian when quite a young man, and joined the Mount Canaan Baptist Church, and was baptized by his father Revered Robert Vernon and spent more than sixty-one years in the Master's service. He gave freely of his time, his counsel, and his money, and was always willing to do a anything that he felt would help for good, in any way.

Reverend James R. Vernon was not selfish, hence he felt that he needed someone to go by his side and enjoy whatever he might accumulate in life, so he married Pearley Gertrude Briggs. To this union eight children were born. To his family he was loving and faithful, and strove to make them comfortable and happy. He taught his children to be God loving and God fearing and that to be Christians was one of the greatest things in life, and to know his children, your will find that they have every remembered his teachings.

Picture: Reverend James Robert Vernon

Photo Courtesy of Glyniss Vernon Gordon

In Loving Memory of Clothidle Aaron Zanders 1912-2010

In writing the "obituary" of Mrs. Clotidle Aaron Zanders, one had to the of terms of memories. She was born in Amite, Louisiana, December 27, 1912, to the late Mike and Maggie Bush Aaron. Clotidle was known for her love of house plants, beautiful yard, and dressing for church on Sunday. Her interest in plants was enhanced with membership of the Gladiola Garden Club.

She served the church as president of the usher board as well as the willing Workers Club, Class leader forte Youth and as Leader of Leaders. She was a gifted seamstress. She also fed many West Side students during her tenure as manager fo the cafeteria for twenty seven years, finally retiring on June 2, 1978.

He marriage on July 25, 1929, to her childhood sweetheart, Robert Zanders, lasted for 55 years, 8 month. From this union one daughter, Delores. She departed for this life on Tuesday morning, November 16, 2010 at her home.

She leaves to cherish her memories: one daughter, Mrs. Delores X. Levy, Amite, one grandson, Shawn Levy, one sister, Mrs. Mildred Turner; one nephew, Mike Aaron, III and many other relatives and friends. 

Sources: Funeral Program of Clotidle Aaron Zanders

Courtesy of Richardson Funeral Home, Amite