Funeral services for Sylvester James Kelly, 70, of Ferriday, LA was held January 3, 2026 from St. James Church on Skipper Drive, Ferriday, LA. Burial followed at the Ferriday Cemetery. Bishop Justin Conner officiated.

Mr. Kelly , son of Horace and Joyce Fair Kelly,, was born in Ferriday and died at his residence. He was am auto mechanic.

Preceding him in death are his parents, and two brothers, Horace and Greg Kelly

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