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11/16/2024

Thelbert Dewaine Bond

Funeral services for Thelbert Dewaine Bond will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at White Oaks Memorial Chapel, Oakdale, Louisiana, with Fr. Nasi Kombos officiating. Committal service will follow in Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin, Louisiana. Services are under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale, La.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m., in the White Oaks Memorial Chapel, Oakdale.

Thelbert, 74, of Nacogdoches, Texas, entered eternal rest on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 11, 1950, in Elizabeth, Louisiana to the union of Columbus Bond and Myrtis McCullough Bond.

Thelbert loved his family and spending time with them. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was an avid outdoorsman for many years. He served in the United States Army during the early 1970’s. He worked in the forestry industry with procurement for 30+ years. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Columbus Bond and Myrtis McCullough Bond.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Eugenia Henry Bond of 55 wonderful years; son, Kevin Bond (Joni Bowlin) of Wells, Tx; daughter, Deborah Aldredge (Bryan Hess) of Rockwall, Tx; brothers, Jackie Bond (Bobbie Bond) of Pitkin, La, and Donald Bond (Paula Bond) of Snyder, Tx; sister, Trudy Tilton (John Tilton) of Iowa, La; grandchildren, Johnathan and Brittany Bond of Nacogdoches, Tx, Macie Bond (Oscar Langford) of Nacogdoches, Tx, James Bond of Nacogdoches, Tx, Brandon Aldredge of Rockwall, Tx; great grandchildren, Hazel and Madelyn Langford of Nacogdoches, Tx; along with a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Pallbearers honored to serve will be Bryan Hess, Brandon Aldredge, James Bond, Koby Bennett, Jackson Bond, and Oscar Langford. Honorary pallbearers to serve will be John Tilton and Jerry Deters.

11/14/2024

Funeral services for Doris Evelyn James Sumbler will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 23, 2024, in the St. Peter Baptist Church with Pastor Gregory Craig officiating. Oakdale Community Cemetery will follow. Services are under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Visitation will be held in the St. Peter Baptist Church on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.

Doris Evelyn James Sumbler was born to the late Fuller and Alberta Triplett James on December 24, 1937, in Longleaf, LA. She was baptized at an early age and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was a Sunday School teacher for the younger children. She graduated from Rapides High School in 1955. She attended trade school for the skills needed to work at the local sewing factory.

On June 24, 1955, Doris married Denny Sumbler and moved to Oakdale, LA in 1960. They were married 63 years until his death in 2018. To this union, she was a mother to 4 children: Oliver (Faye) Sumbler of Lake Charles, LA; Linda (Gregory) Craig of Oakdale, LA; Darryl Sumbler of Atlanta, GA, and Cynthia Sumbler (deceased).

After moving to Oakdale, Doris joined St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church where she was a deaconess and a part of the cafeteria committee until she could no longer serve. Doris was a caregiver to many people in her family and life. She took care of her parents, 3 brothers, and husband until their death. She worked at a sewing factory, for Dr. Manuel’s family, and at the Allen Parish School Board as a cafeteria worker for Oakdale High School. She loved to cook, bake desserts, and watch “the stories” such as The Young and The Restless and Days of our Lives. She loved to read her bible and listen to worship music. Her advice to anyone with nightmares or trouble sleeping is to read Psalm 91 before sleeping and put the Bible under their pillow.

On November 9th at approximately 3 am, the Lord sent His angels to bring Doris to her heavenly home. She was preceded in death by her parents (Fuller and Alberta James), husband (Denny Sumbler), siblings (Fuller James, Jr; Ollis James; Kerry James; Freddie James; Linston Clarence James; Charles James; Ernest James; and Ruthie Mae Nelson), daughter (Cynthia Sumbler), and grandson (John Gregory Craig).

Doris was the last of her siblings to complete her earthly journey and reunite with them in the heavenly realm. She leaves to cherish her precious memories to her children (Oliver, Linda, and Darryl), son in-law (Rev. Gregory Craig), grandchildren (Christopher Ben, Darryl Sumbler Jr, and Crystal Craig), great granddaughter (Viviana Craig), sister- in law (Quincy White and Savannah Sumbler), God daughter (Maude Roberts), and a host of nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends.

11/07/2024

Funeral services for Curtis Henry Bennett will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2024, in the White Oaks Memorial Chapel with Reverend Reverend Craig officiating. Oakdale Community Cemetery will follow. Services are under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Visitation will be held in the White Oaks Memorial Chapel on Saturday, November 9, 2024, 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.

Curtis, 69, of Oakdale, La entered eternal rest on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, La. He was born on November 16, 1954, in Oakdale, La to Father Morehead and Mother Lucy Bennett Prescott.

Curtis loved his family and spending time with them. He enjoyed serving as a Marine and the years he devoted. He was a brick mason for 32 years. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his loving parents; brother, Matt Prescott; sister, Shirley Nelson; nephew, Cordelle Nelson; nieces, Ilesa Nelson, and Beatrice Nelson.

He is survived by his loving wife; Christella Bennett of 18 wonderful years; daughter, Karisa Bennett (Maynard McCulley) of Athens, Alabama; brothers, Alvin Bennett of Oakdale, La; Jimmy Prescott (Stephanie) of Lake Charles; sisters, Jeanette Benson (Craig) of Leesville, La; Linda Johnson (Ronald) of Oakdale, La; nieces, Melissa Posey; Nikiea Bronson, Sharonda Prescott, Cicely Bennett, Judy Nelson; nephews, Samuel Nelson Jr., Saig Nelson, Leon Posey Jr., Nathaniel Ledguies, Stephen Ledguies, Christopher Prescott, along with a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Rondale Johnson, Everett Melonson, Craig Benson, Kobe Brunson, Christopher Prescott, Leon Posey lV
Honorary pallbearers are Alvin Bennett, Jimmy Prescott, and Marlon Simmons.

10/30/2024

Memorial services for Deirdre “DeeDee” Calcote will be held at 12 noon., Saturday, November 2, 2024, in the White Oaks Memorial Chapel with Charlie Calcote officiating. Services are under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Visitation will be held in the White Oaks Memorial Chapel on Saturday, November 2, 2024, 10 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon.

Deirdre, 62, of Rosepine, La entered eternal rest on Monday, October 28, 2024, in her home in Rosepine, La. She was born on October 19, 1962, in DeRidder, La to the union of Milford Calcote and Frances Moore Calcote (Bass).

Deirdre loved playing bingo and bunco. She served many years as an Allen Correctional Officer. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her loving parents; daughter, Katie Busby; and stepfather, Coy J. Bass.

She is survived by her two sons, Cortlan Calcote (Paula) of DeRidder, La; Haden Calcote of Rosepine, La; brother, Randall Calcote (Nita) of Hineston, La; sister, Kathy McCullough (Dalford) of Pitkin, La; stepbrother, Brian Bass of Craven, La; stepsister, Denise Ezell (Steve) of Leesville, La; grandchildren, Gabriel H. Massey, Emily Marie C. Diron, along with a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are, Cortlan Calcote, Haden Calcote, Trey Willis, Shannon McCallon, Steve McCallon, Cory Duplechin.
Honorary pallbearers are Randall Calcote and Brian Bass.

10/28/2024

Funeral services for Preston Ellis Jr. will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Oakdale, LA 365 Pine Ln. with Reverend Tony Robinson officiating his pastor and longtime friend. Committal service will follow in Cryer Cemetery. Services are under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held at the Cornerstone Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from Noon until the time of service at 2 p.m.

Preston, 72, entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Ochsner Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, La. Preston was born on January 3, 1952, to Preston Ellis Sr. and his wife.

He was a truck driver and forklift driver in Texas. He also worked with Donald Harper in Oakdale as a washing machine and dryer repairman. He lived for several years in an apartment at the Oakdale Country Inn before residing in recent years at Allen Oaks Nursing Home. He was a man of few words and had a dry sense of humor. He enjoyed watching wrestling and car shows. He liked being active, but because of failing health he was unable to do much as time went on. He overcame traumatic experiences in life with the help of God and friends. He never married or had children and lost contact with family in recent years. Nevertheless, he had three families over the last twenty-years… Trinity Baptist Church, Allen Oaks Nursing Home, and Cornerstone Baptist Church where he attended faithfully until the end. He professed the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior and was baptized afterwards at Trinity Baptist Church about twenty-years ago. He was afraid of water but wanted to follow Jesus in believer’s baptism, so he submitted to it. He loved attending church and missed only if he was sick. He had a ministry where he took a church bulletin each week to his friends at Allen Oaks. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his loving parents.

Pallbearers honored to serve will be Eric Pedro, Jeruel Pedro, Gene Boone, Freddie Ware, Cameron Hensley and Tony Robinson.
Honorary Pallbearers and longtime friend Roy Welch.

10/25/2024

Robert Merrell

Services for Robert Merrell will be held at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, October 27, 2024, in the Lena United Pentecostal Church, 495 Merrell Road, Lena, LA 71447 with Reverend Dexter Edwards officiating. Committal services to follow in the Merrell Cemetery. Services are under the direction of White Oaks, Oakdale.

Visitation will be held in the Lena UPC on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m.

Robert, 75, of Pineville, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at The Oaks Care Center, in Pineville. He was born on March 19, 1949, in Lena, LA to the union of Ira J. Merrell & Lucille Lacour Merrell.

Robert loved hunting, fishing, mechanic work and even after high school he shared a great interest with the FFA, Future Farmers of America. He planted many pecan trees at the Little Eva Pecan Plantation. During the Vietnam War, he patrolled the various borders of Germany. Also, Robert was a Pentecostal by faith. Above all, Roberts favorite pastime was spending time with his family and friends. He will be sadly missed by all.

He is preceded in death by his loving daughter, Beatrice Merrell, his parents, and brother, Arlo Merrell.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of forty years, Rose Merrell of Pineville; two daughters, Teresa Doty & husband, John of Lena, La, and Shannon Bray of Lena; three sisters, Elsie Vincik of Deville, Doris Hale & husband, Johnny of Lena, and Wynonna Merrell of Lena; five grandchildren, John R. Doty & wife, McKenzie of Lena, Bettina Guinn & husband, Brandon of Lena, Gregory Bray & wife, Renee of Baton Rouge, Joshua Bray of Lena, and Zain Bray of Lena; seven great grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

The Pallbearers honored to serve will be Gregory Bray, Joshua Bray, Zain Bray, John R. Doty, Nathaniel Dubois, and Teresa Doty.

10/25/2024

Judy Dupre

Services for Judy Ann Dupre will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 26, 2024, in the White Oaks Memorial Chapel with Reverend Burton Beard officiating. Committal services to follow in the Turkey Creek Cemetery. Services are under the direction of White Oaks, Oakdale.

Visitation will be held in the White Oaks Memorial Chapel on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 8 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m.

Judy, 69, of Ville Platte, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Savoy Medical Center. She was born on May 11, 1955, in Ville Platte, LA to the union of Calvin Smith, Sr & Exzina Fontenot Smith.

Judy enjoyed playing bingo and pokeno with her friends and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Wayne Ellis Dupre, Sr., parents; and three brothers, Lawrence Smith, Calvin Smith, Jr., and Calbert Smith.

Those left to cherish her memory are her three sons, Nicholas Dupre & Angela, Andrew Ansardi, and Ronald Ansardi, all of Ville Platte; one daughter, Tanya Ansardi of Ville Platte; one sister, Loretta Pitre of Ville Platte; one brother, Robert Smith & Ella of Port Barre, La; four granddaughters, Sadie Dupre, Camon Dupre, Amber Ansardi, Jasmine Ansardi, and Jasmine Ansardi; and one great granddaughter, Lexi Ansardi.

The Pallbearers honored to serve will be Robert Smith, Jonathan Castille, Joshua Castille, Jared Castille, Travis Castille, and Chad Fontenot.

10/24/2024

Regina Allen Welch

Memorial services for Regina Allen Welch will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Church of Higher Calling. Services are under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Regina, 54, Oakdale, La, entered eternal rest on Friday, October 18, 2024, in Oakdale. Regina was born on December 18, 1969, in Galveston, TX, to the union of John Allen Jr. and Carrie Allen.

She is proceeded in death by her loving parents.

Her life revolved around her grandbabies. She loved fishing and being outdoors. She was a very big fan of nascar racing, she was especially fond of Kevin Haverick, she also really enjoyed doing hair that was her favorite thing to do. She will be sadly missed by all.

She is survived by her son, Dustin Stalsby of Kinder, La; daughter, Felicia Welch of Oakdale; sister, Julie; sister, Tonya; brother, Eddie Allen; grandchildren, Easton, Carrie and Dever.

10/23/2024

Christine Willis Doyle

Funeral services for Christine Willis Doyle will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, October 25, 2024, at the White Oaks Memorial Chapel with Reverend Justin Miller officiating. Committal service will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Services are under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Visitation will be held in the White Oaks Memorial Chapel on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from
4 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Friday, October 23, 2024, from 8 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m.

Christine, 80, of Elizabeth, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the Allen Oaks Nursing Home in Oakdale. Christine was born on August 24, 1944, in Elizabeth, La, to the union of Marion Willis & Eula Buxton Willis.

Her life revolved around her daughter, Cheryl, for many years until the time of her passing. She loved spending time and cooking for her family and friends, and she cherished all the wonderful memories that she made with them all. She will be sadly missed by all.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, James Doyle; daughter, Cheryl Doyle; parents, two brothers, Charles Willis, and Rayford Doyle; and three sisters, JoAnn Landry, Janet Doyle, and Elizabeth Doyle.

She is survived by her granddaughter, Christie Lynn Doyle of Oakdale; three sisters, Gloria Foster & husband, Minos of Elizabeth, Opal Wilson & friend, Lester of Kaplan, and Denise Willis & husband, Johnny of Oakdale; two brothers, Michael Willis & wife, Sonya of Pineville, and Tommy Doyle & wife, Lori of Kaplan.

Pallbearers honored to serve will be Tommy Doyle, Hunter Willis, Terry Shreeman, Smurf Willis, Morgan Shreeman, and Phillip Johnson.

10/23/2024

Graveside services for Genive Mancil will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, October 25, 2024, in the White Oaks Memorial Chapel with Reverend Gregory Strother officiating. Committal services to follow in the Occupy #1 Cemetery. Services are under the direction of White Oaks, Oakdale.

Visitation will be held in the White Oaks Memorial Chapel on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon and leave for graveside services at 1 p.m.

Genive, 84, of Pitkin, entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Hemphill Care Center in Hemphill, TX. She was born on March 22, 1940, in Pitkin, LA to the union of Calvin Mancil and Verlie Thompson Mancil.

Genive enjoyed working and spending spare time at the casino, loved joking and playing around with her whole family; she loved fishing, hunting and sharing a few beers with friends and family, along with any outdoor cookouts; she was a very outgoing person who never met a stranger.

She is preceded in death by her loving parents; stepmother, Bessie Mancil; brother, Roy Mancil, and son, Gary Gribble.

Those left to cherish her memory are one daughter, Donna Tardugno and husband, Terry of Center, TX; one living sister, Doris Davis and husband, Ortha of Longview, TX; one living brother, Billy Mancil of Oakdale, La; grandchildren, Bryan Gribble and wife, Brandy of Texas; James Pickering of Jaspar, TX; Barrett Gribble and wife, Natalie Gribble of Texas; and Jennifer Pickering of Jaspar, TX; great-grandchildren, Shay Pickering, Micah Pickering, Isaiah Wicmer, Kaley Pickering, Axel Hanks, Aliyah Pickering, Bobby Pickering, Will Gribble, Elizabeth Gribble and Abigail Gribble, along with a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

A special thank you to the staff of Hemphill Care Center and Gentiva Hospice for all their love, care and compassion shown to Genive Mancil.

The Pallbearers will be James Pickering, Barrett Gribble, Micah Pickering and Isaiah Witmer.

10/18/2024

Services for Ms. Sharry Lee Johnson will be held at 11 a.m., Sunday, October 20, 2024, in the White Oaks Memorial Chapel with Reverend Cody King and Dr. David Remedios officiating. Services are under the direction of White Oaks, Oakdale.

Visitation will be held in the White Oaks Memorial Chapel on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m.

Ms. Johnson, 81, of Turkey Creek, entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Prairie Manor Nursing Home in Pine Prairie, La. She was born on April 24, 1943, in Lecompte, LA to father, Julius Preston Reid and mother, Bethel Lee Cloud Landreneau.

Ms. Johnson was a larger-than-life personality who loved making people laugh. She held many different jobs in her lifetime, but most of all she loved being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her passion was dancing and spending time with her “Tisters”.

She is preceded in death by her loving parents; brother, Jesse “Sonny” Reid; sisters, Charlotte Diane Reid Yancey and Linda Sue Foster; son, Julius Preston Willis; husband, Kenneth Wayne Johnson; soulmate, Raymond “Butch” Folse; and grandson, Katlin Wayne Johnson.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Anthony Willis and wife, Doris; daughter, Melissa Johnson & husband, Charles Jr., grandchildren, Diana Willis Davidson, Steven Willis, Katelyn Johnson Maxwell & husband, Austin; Alex Willis & wife, Shea; great grandchildren, Benjamin Michael Johnson, Virgil Anthony Willis, Tatum Wayne Maxwell and Bodie Charles Maxwell; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family; friends and “Tisters”.

The family would like to express our deepest gratitude to Prairie Manor Nursing Home for caring for our mother over the past year, and making her feel welcomed, loved and cared for.

The Pallbearers will be Willie Yancey, Chris Yancey, Jason Clark, Robbie Johnson, Tim Mason, and David Michot. Honorary pallbearers are Austin Maxwell and Benjamin Johnson.

10/08/2024

Joseph Elton Johnson

Funeral services for Joseph Elton Johnson will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, October 11, 2024, in the Glenmora United Pentecostal Church with Reverends Brandon Goynes & Thompson Palmer officiating. Services are under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Visitation will be held in the Glenmora United Pentecostal Church on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Friday, October 11, 2024, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.

Joseph, 87, of Glenmora, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in the Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He was born on April 1, 1937, in Glenmora to the union of Jesse Johnson and Beatrice Cloud Johnson.

Joseph was a dedicated member of the Glenmora United Pentecostal Church. He spent 30 years welding for pipeline companies, and when he wasn’t working hard, he loved eating good food and spending time with family and friends. Joseph was a committed, hardworking, and selfless Christian man who loved to meet new people and never wasted an opportunity to witness to countless numbers of people about the love & mercy of Christ Jesus our Lord & Savior. He will be sadly missed by all.

He is preceded in death by his loving parents; three brothers, Donald Johnson. Ward Johnson, and John Johnson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Loretta Johnson of Glenmora; three sons, Mark Johnson & wife, Lisa of Glenmora, David Johnson & wife, Tessa of Oakdale, and Jason Johnson & companion, Christine Comeaux of Glenmora; one daughter, Dana Elliot & husband, Ricky of Glenmora; two brothers, James Alton Johnson of Pineville, and Danny Dalton Johnson & wife, Debbie of Lecompte; two sisters, Mary Palmer & husband, Thompy of Oakdale, and Madge Johnson of Pineville; along with his cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

10/07/2024

Jerry Wayne Messer

Memorial services for Jerry Wayne Messer will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the Lighthouse Church of Turkey Creek with the Reverend Cody King officiating. Committal service will follow under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home of Oakdale.

Jerry, 65 of Pine Prairie, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the Prairie Manor Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family and staff. He was born on October 25, 1958, in LeCompte, LA to the union of Hue Messer and Vergie Johnson Messer.

Jerry loved working with plants of all types; to be specific, he had a great green thumb, Amarillo lilies were his favorite. He loved cooking and spending time with family and friends. He was a giving person and was always willing to lend a helping hand.

He is preceded in death by his loving parents, nephew, David Winn, brothers, Willie Messer & Luther Messer, and sister, Irene Rider.

He is survived by his sister, Vernie Winn of Lake Cove, La; two brothers, Jimmy Messer of Lake Cove, La, and LD Messer & his wife, Vicky of Lake Cove, La; nieces, Sherri Sharpe, Lisa Winn, Jennifer Whittington, Susan Rider, Tonya Rider; nephews, Eugene Messer, Russell “Boo” Rider Jr, Daniel Messer, Gaston Messer, Justin Messer, JoJo Messer, along with a host of family & friends.

The family would like to thank Prairie Manor Nursing Home and Hope Hospice for their love, compassion and professionalism that they showed to Jerry.

09/30/2024

Anna “Faye” Rawlins Barnhart

Home going services for Anna “Faye” Rawlins Barnhart will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Mount Hope Baptist Church with Reverend Brian Johnson officiating. Committal service will follow in the Beaver Creek Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Visitation will be held in the Mount Hope Baptist Church on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m.

Faye, 85 of Oakdale, entered eternal rest on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 18, 1939, in Oakdale, LA to the union of L. G. Rawlins & Nina Havens Rawlins.

Faye loved to go to church and fellowship with her church family, but more importantly, she loved the Lord and shared her love and passion for Him every day. She loved to fish, garden, quilt, crochet, make homemade jams & jellies, Faye especially loved cooking & baking and spending time with her family & friends. In her younger years, she played the piano at church but still continued to play at home for her family and friends. Faye retired from the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals in Calcasieu after many dedicated years of service.

She is preceded in death by her loving parents, brother, Lester “Buddy” Rawlins, Jr., and grandmother, Evie Havens.

She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Ronny Barnhart of Oakdale; three sons, Lonny Barnhart of Lake Charles, Lee Barnhart & wife, Kelley of Jenkins, MO and Keith Barnhart of Moss Bluff; one daughter, Gail Kegley & husband, Michael of Moss Bluff; one sister, Linda Johnston of Oakdale; and brother-in-law, Pete Barnhart of St. Louis, MO, 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, family & friends.

Pallbearers honored to serve will Chad Barnhart, Cody Barnhart, Brent Kegley, Ryan Kegley, Jonathan Barnhart, and Chris Williams. Honorary pallbearers to serve will be Austin Lemoine, and Matthew Snyder.

The family would like to thank all the staff at Heart of Hospice, with a special thank you to Crystal George and Companion Care, with a special thank you to Larissa Chapman.

09/21/2024

Daniel Eugene Henry

Home going services for Daniel Eugene Henry will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, September 23, 2024, at Humble Baptist Church with Reverend Billy Edwards officiating. Committal service will follow in the Willis Flat Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Visitation will be observed in the Humble Baptist Church on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m. until time of service.

Daniel, 77 of Glenmora, entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 19, 2024, in the Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He was born on May 25, 1947, in Oakdale, LA to the union of Orn D. Henry & Mildred “Laverne” Norris Henry.

Daniel had many likes and passions. After retiring from years in the logging and gravel pit business, he loved working & tinkering with his beloved old treasures, antiques & iron works. He loved to host family reunions, making each one memorial in his own way. Daniel was a long-time dedicated member and deacon at the Humble Baptist Church. He enjoyed and eagerly worked on small engine repairs for his community, who lovingly called him their, “Handyman of the Community.” He also loved fishing in his spare time, and was a strong supporter of LSU football, but most importantly, he was a father figure to his family and the entire community. His life and love for God was a shining example, as he mentored so many young men in the Plainview Community. He will be greatly missed by his family and community.

He is preceded in death by his loving parents, and brother, Mervin Henry.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Doris Thompson Henry of Glenmora; one daughter, Amanda Henry Trisler & husband, Colin of Jonesville; one son, Daniel “Hector” Henry of Glenmora; 3 sisters, JoNell Lee of Kinder, Patsy Jenkins & husband, Terry of Lafayette; and Barbara Gaspard & husband, Elroy of Opelousas; four brothers, Wilford Henry of Oakdale, Gene Henry of Oakdale, Murrell Dillon of Lafayette, Ricky Dillon & wife, Cindy of Cheyenne, WY, and James Dillon, & wife, Paula of Oakdale; nephew, John W. Bass, Sr. & wife, Jimmie of Marshall, AR; and five grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Pallbearers honored to serve will be Ben Moore, James Dillon, Murrell Dillon, Gene Henry, Matthew Willis, and Jagger Bass. Honorary pallbearers to serve will be Terry Jenkins, John W. Bass, Sr., and Lionel Thompson.

09/21/2024

Scott Alan Stookey

Scott, 53, of Boyce, entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 19, 2024, in his residence. He was born on March 21, 1971. Scott loved spending time with his family and cooking delicious meals. He was an avid racing fan and a race car enthusiast who loved Dale Earnhardt.

Scott is preceded in death by his mother; Christine Gillman; his father, Kenny Stookey; and his sister, Jessica Price.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his mother and father; Neileen and “Doc” Rivers of Boyce; brothers, Joe Rivers and wife Jessica of Boyce, and Austin Rivers of Boyce; sisters, Lisa Rivers of Plainview, Shellie Rivers of Boyce, and Heather Myers and husband Scotty of DeRidder; step sons, Broc Stollings of NY, and Jarred Frazier of Ohio; along with a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

09/20/2024

Sue Anne Pearson Couvillion
6/9/53 ~ 9/13/24

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Sue Anne Pearson Couvillion. Sue passed at home on her mothers birthday September 13, 2024 after a long illness. Sue was a life long resident of Alexandria, LA. She's a 1971 graduate of Ash High School, and a member of Horseshoe Drive Methodist Church.
Sue loved to cook for her family and friends, and was an avid gardener, plus she had a mystical relationship with all animals.

She is preceded in death, by her father, Carl Frank Pearson, her Mother, Rosemarie Cox & Brother, Bob Pearson.
She leaves behind her son, Marty Paul Couvillion, Sister, Clara Smith, grand children, Benjamin Good & Briaunna Rosier. Niece, Penny T. Smith, nephew, John Smith. Great nieces, Bryce & Sydney Mitchel.
She was surrounded in love by her caregiver group she called; her "Pinky Swear" team that included, her life partner; Mark Lemoine, close friends; Monica Helgeson of Townsend, TN, Kim Lavespere of Alexandria, LA, Gwen Hamilton of Austin, TX, Gayle Flett & Jean Ann Zelazny of Shreveport, LA.
She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt & Best friend. She will be sadly missed! Under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home.