Obituaries

A funeral service honoring the life of Mr. Walter L. Asseff, MD was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2023, at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Chapel in Mansfield, Louisiana with Reverend Margaret Ayers officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Mansfield, Louisiana. Visitation was held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2023, until the time of service.

Walter passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born in Mansfield, Louisiana on September 15, 1935, to Waddie and Helen Elias Asseff.

LUTHER E.

“PEEWEE” RIGSBY, JR.

5/30/49 – 2/01/23

To know PeeWee was to love him. Husband, Father, Father-In-Law, Pepaw, Grandfather, Pepaw in Law, Friend, Retired Bricklayer, Gun lover, Hunter and Fishermen.

L.E. Rigsby, Jr was born to Luther “Dutch” and Betty Lou Wagley Rigsby in Pleasant Hill, LA on May 30, 1949. He passed away in Natchitoches, LA on February 1, 2023.

He is preceded in death by their son Rusty Earlton Rigsby and grandson Andrew Dillon Moran.

PeeWee is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda Williams Rigsby; his daughters Rebecca Ann Moran, Morgan Blair Thornton and Lindsey Paige Mercado; his son’s in law, Tony Moran, Brandon Thornton and Dusty Mercado; 3 grandchildren, TJ Moran and his wife Amber Lynn, Annabeth Sophia Thornton, and Cora Paige Mercado; and 1 great granddaughter, Kadison Lynn Moran.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN WASHINGTON, JR.

Born to the late Edgar Washington, Sr. and the late Aldie M. Boyd Washington in Mansfield, Louisiana, John Washington received his education at DeSoto Parish Train Mr. Washington was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Kimble Washington; his oldest son, John Washington, Jr.; his parents Edgar and Aldie M. Boyd Washington; his brother, Edgar Washington, and sisters, Jeannette Montgomery and Earnestine Washington (Infant).

 10/07/26 – 1/16/23

Louise Booker Rascoe passed away peacefully on January 16th, 2023. She was 96. Louise grew up in Stanley, Louisiana, and married Earnest (Snooks) Rascoe. They lived together on Schley Street for over 50 years. Louise and Snooks had one daughter, Cindy, who was a 1965 graduate of Mansfield High. Louise is survived by her two grandsons, David and Greg Tate, of Lafayette, Louisiana, and her sister, Omega Booker Meyers.

Louise had a wonderful heart and loving nature. She was a member of The First Baptist Church and The Mansfield Council on Aging. Since 2011, Louise had been living in Austin, Texas with her grandson, Greg. Louise always cherished her time in Mansfield and had many fond memories until her last day. She will be buried alongside her husband at Highland Cemetery.

The grandsons, David and Greg, will hold a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick’s RoseNeath Funeral Home on Friday afternoon, February 10th, 2022.

2/2/24 – 1/30/23

Clarence Ray Scurlock passed peacefully at his home on Monday, January 30, 2023 with his family by his side.

A memorial service celebrating Ray Scurlock’s life will was held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Drive on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Visitation was held before the service beginning at 10:00 AM. Officiating was Rev. Mark Bray, with internment following at Forest Park West.

8/22/34 – 1/27/23

Gerald Dallas Prudhomme was born on August 22, 1934, and died at his residence at the age of 88, in Rambin Community Friday, January 27, 2023, after a lengthy illness. His funeral was held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at St. Mary’s Chapel in Rambin, La. with Father Mark Franklin officiating. Burial followed afterward in St. Mary’s Cemetery. A vigil service was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Monday, January 30, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the rosary recited at 6:00 p.m.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rose Alicia Chamberlin Prudhomme; a son, Gerald Anthony (Tony) Prudhomme; a daughter, Rosemarie Prudhomme McHugh, and husband, Dennis; grandchildren, Ben and Sarah McHugh, and many nieces and nephews.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, John and Daisy Armstrong Prudhomme; brother, John Prudhomme; and sisters, Elaine Prudhomme and Janice Droddy.

1/10/1949 – 1/6/2023

Funeral services celebrating the life of Joe Leamon Cooper were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Jenkins Funeral Chapel, 601 Franklin Street, Mansfield, Louisiana with his nephew Rev. Charles Trim of Bossier City, Louisiana officiating. Burial followed at Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville, Louisiana.

Joe was the youngest son of fifteen children born to the late Roy and Ola B. Cooper on January 10, 1949, of Benson, LA and entered into eternal rest on January 6, 2023, in Mansfield, LA. He accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized and fellowshipped into the Union Spring Baptist Church in Catuna, Louisiana under the pastorate of Reverend J.J. Jones.

1/09/51 – 1/28/23

January 9, 1951 was a happy day in Many, LA when James Rodney Goins was born to Ruthie Lea Weldon Goins and James Dewey Goins. He joined them in Heaven on January 28, 2023 at age 72 after a lengthy illness and several strokes.

Graveside services will be Saturday, February 4 at 2 PM at Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Stanley, with Rev. Richard Tull officiating. Funeral services will be under the direction of Jimerson Lipsey Funeral Home in Carthage. The Flower Shop in Mansfield will provide arrangements.

Michael Ray Barton entered into eternal rest on January 27, 2023, at the age of 63.

Services for Johnie Foster Gamble, III. were held at Maple Springs Baptist Church, Thursday January 19, 2023. Family visitation was 2-4 pm.

Public 4-8 pm. Funeral Service was Friday, January 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.