Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home

04/07/2026

We are saddened to announce the Home-going of Shirley (Toms) Thomas. Family and friends we send our deepest sympathy and you will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God's grace provide much comfort and peace to you through the coming days and weeks. Jeremiah 31:13 "I will turn their mourning into laughter and their sadness into joy; I will comfort them."

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04/05/2026

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04/03/2026

Jesus reached out a welcoming hand as He called His faithful servant, Barbara Louise (Grissom) Vail to her Heavenly home. We send our heartfelt condolences to your family. Family and friends know that we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this time and as you come together to celebrate her precious life and memory. Romans 8:18, "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us."

Barbara Louise Grissom Vail, age 84 of Quitman, Louisiana, passed into the arms of Jesus on April 1, 2026 to join her husband. A woman devoted to her family Barbara was the epitome of a 1960s homemaker. She was a good cook, housekeeper, money manager, organizer and seamstress. Her hobbies

03/26/2026

Robert Lamar Williams was called to his Heavenly home surrounded by his loving family. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks to come. May God's light shine upon you when you need it most and comfort you like nothing else can. John 16:22 - "So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you."

Robert Lamar Hobo Williams, 85, of Quitman, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in Shreveport on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. He was a proud veteran of the Louisiana Army National Guard. Robert found great joy in the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter, as well as a dedicated member of

03/24/2026

Burial Vaults Part 2

03/20/2026

If you know all about burial vaults just keep scrolling, BUT if you don't and want to get to know about the different types of vaults this video is for you.
Get familiar with polystyrene grave-liners, Epoxy seal- concrete vaults, and air seal- polystyrene and steel vaults.
You don't need a salesperson with complicated lingo to explain them to you at a time your whole world has been turned upside down.
Thank you for watching and we hope you have a blessed day!!

03/19/2026

The gates of Heaven opened wide as Carolyn (Gray) Gibbs was called home. We extend our deepest condolences to her family and will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord shine his light down providing peace through this time. Romans 15:13- "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

Carolyn Gray Gibbs of Jonesboro, Louisiana danced through the gates of heaven on March 15, 2026. Carolyn was a retired nurse who dedicated a large portion of her life to caring for the sick and nursing instruction. She truly cared for her patients and did not always leave work at

03/19/2026

It is with sorrowful hearts that we send our deepest condolences to the family of Melvin Ray Bagwell. May the Lord bring you comfort as you remember the precious memories that you have made and the legacy he leaves behind. In Psalm 55:22 we know that the Bible says- "Cast your burden on the LORD, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved."

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melvin Ray Bagwell, a beloved father, uncle, and friend, who departed from this world on March 13, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on December 30, 1947, in the small town of Winnfield, Louisiana, Melvin was the cherished

03/12/2026