Funeral Homes in Waterproof, LA

Facts about the city

Waterproof is a town in Tensas Parish in northeastern Louisiana, United States with a population of 834 as of the 2000 census. However, the population declined in the 2010 census by 17.5 percent to 688. The town in 2010 was 91.7 percent African American. Some 24 percent of Waterproof residents in 2010 were aged sixty or above.Waterproof is approximately 17 mi (27 km) north of Ferriday, one of the two principal communities of Concordia Parish. The town is named for its relative safety from flooding prior to construction of the Mississippi River levee system.Poverty abounds in Waterproof, a town dependent on farming. Cotton is the most common crop, but corn and soybeans are also important. In 2008, drought destroyed much of the corn crop.The former Hunter's Brothers Store, once a mainstay of Waterproof, is featured in an article in the first volume of the publication North Louisiana History.

Waterproof Obituaries

It was disclosed by News Star on July 1st, 2020 that Clarence Smith died in Waterproof, Louisiana.  Smith was 89 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Clarence's life.

It was revealed by News Star on June 8th, 2020 that Charlie McDowell died in Waterproof, Louisiana.  McDowell was 69 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Charlie's life.

It was noted by News Star on February 7th, 2020 that David Jr Bagham passed on in Waterproof, Louisiana.  Bagham was 72 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor David Jr's life.

It was written by News Star on November 15th, 2019 that Samantha Cephus passed away in Waterproof, Louisiana.  Cephus was 51 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Samantha's life.

It was revealed by News Star on November 10th, 2019 that Susan Hill died in Waterproof, Louisiana.  Hill was 69 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Susan's life.

It was reported by News Star on October 27th, 2019 that Virgie White died in Waterproof, Louisiana.  White was 65 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Virgie's life.

It was reported by News Star on October 11th, 2019 that Josephine Ward died in Waterproof, Louisiana.  Ward was 77 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Josephine's life.

It was noted by News Star on October 8th, 2019 that Jerry Guidry passed away in Waterproof, Louisiana.  Guidry was 64 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Jerry's life.

It was disclosed by The Desert Sun on January 11th, 2017 that E LaVerne miss Davis passed on in Palm Springs, California.  Davis was 87 years old and was born in Waterproof, LA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor E LaVerne miss's life.

It was written by The Beacon News on November 10th, 2016 that Samuel Jr Smith perished in Aurora, Illinois.  Smith was 64 years old and was born in Waterproof, LA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Samuel Jr's life.

History

It is nearly 88 percent African American. The population was 834 at the 2000 United States Census census. Waterproof is a town in Tensas Parish, Louisiana Parish, Louisiana, United States. Waterproof is approximately seventeen miles north of Ferriday, Louisiana one of the two principal communities of Concordia Parish. .