James Dunaway's obituary , Passed away on August 16, 2025 in Bogalusa, Louisiana

James Dunaway

July 21, 1938 - August 16, 2025 (87 years old)

Bogalusa, Louisiana

James Dunaway's obituary , Passed away on August 16, 2025 in Bogalusa, Louisiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Poole Ritchie Funeral Home

Share

James Dunaway

July 21, 1938 - August 16, 2025 (87 years old)

Bogalusa, Louisiana

Are you a family member?

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

James Dunaway Obituary

In loving memory of James Dunaway of Bogalusa, Louisiana, born in McComb, Mississippi, who departed this world on August 16, 2025 at the age of 87. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Hulon Jesse Dunaway and Alberta Dunaway; his brothers, Rayford, Lawrence and Joe; his parents-in-law, Robert W. "Bill" and Laverygne Stewart; his sister-in-law Tammy Carter Stewart; and his pets, Miss Birdie, Mia and Lady.

He is survived by: his wife Janene Stewart Dunaway; his son Jimmy; his daughter-in-law Minnie Dunaway; his daughter Dena; his son-in-law Kevin Willis; his grandchildren, Tera Holmes (Brent), Kara Guillory (Graham), Jesse Hitt (Brady), Molly Michiels (Ryan), Kyle Edwards (Ashlyn) and Cole Edwards; his great grandchildren, Brady Holmes, Gabriel, Greyson Guillory, Rory Michiels, Aubrey Ann Hitt and Adley Edwards; his brother George; his sister-in-law Margie Dunaway; his brothers, Densil (Joy Stewart), Steve (Caroline Stewart) and Terry Stewart; his aunt Dollie Hobgood; and his sisters-in-law, Belle Dunaway and Debbie Dunaway.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Poole Ritchie Funeral Home



Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of James Dunaway.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer James Dunaway’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Wed

Aug 20

Visitation

Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home Chapel
216 Alabama Ave, Bogalusa, LA 70427

Thu

Aug 21

Visitation

Westside Emmanuel Baptist Church
1107 W 9th St, Bogalusa, LA 70427

Thu

Aug 21

Funeral service

Westside Emmanuel Baptist Church
1107 W 9th St, Bogalusa, LA 70427

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize James Dunaway and express their condolences more easily.
  • No advertising will be displayed on this page.
Authorize the original