Local military dignitary dies at 84 years

Former Army Lieutenant Colonel Beauregard Brown III, a native of DeQuincy, departed from this life Thursday, July 30 at his home. LTC Brown was the subject of many articles in the DeQuincy News. He and his sister, Rev. Rose Cooks, are the children of Fannie Richard and Beauregard Brown II.

Lt. Col. Brown may be honored on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 11 a.m., by lining up at the DeQuincy VFW or at the Sale Barn, with your lights on.

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