Obituaries

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.

If big things come in small packages, the small 6lb. 8oz baby boy born to Carl Roosevelt Jackson, Jr. and Oristene Brooks Jackson was definitely worth his weight in gold. Marvin Ray, born December 4, 1961, in Mansfield, Louisiana was the middle child of three and the only son of his parents.

Marvin accepted Christ as his Savior as a young child at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church where he was reared and nurtured. As he grew in years, he developed his faith and a call to service. He discovered his vocal talent as a youth in the Youth Choir. He later became the choir director, a calling that lasted a lifetime. He also became the financial secretary and bookkeeper. Through his hard work and penchant for excellence, he served God by being faithful, committed and dedicated to his work in the kingdom. His voice still reverberates in the lofts of many area churches, businesses, and centers of community events.

08/07/31 - 01/06/23

Funeral services celebrating the life of Alfred “Doug” Garrett were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Logansport, Logansport, Louisiana. Burial followed at O. E. Price Memorial Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana. Officiating the service were Rev. Shawn Thrapp and Rev. Eric Garrett. Visitation was held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Doug was born on August 7, 1931, in Logansport, Louisiana to Robert Levi Garrett and Nellie Edna Daughtry Garrett and entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 6, 2023, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Preceding him in death are his parents; son, Christopher Garrett; daughter, D’Neice Garrett; brothers, James Randal Garrett, and Parker Lee Garrett; and sisterin- law, Ouida Springer Garrett.

3/23/30 - 1/09/23

Funeral services celebrating the life of Jean Tullis were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Chapel, 943 Polk Street, Mansfield, Louisiana with Bro. Tommy McMellon officiating. Burial followed at Chreene Cemetery, Stanley, Louisiana. Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Jean was born on March 23, 1930, in Logansport, Louisiana to Frank and Evie Chreene Cordova and entered into eternal rest on January 9, 2023, in Mansfield, Louisiana.

Preceding her in death are her parents; two infant sons; sisters, Doreene Pierce, Idabelle Woods, and Kathleen Cordova; and brother, G.C. Cordova.

Left to cherish her memory are a host of nieces and nephews.

Honoring Jean as pallbearers were Richard Myers, John Franklin Woods, Kristopher Lindsey, Steven Lindsey, and Matthew Davis.

Mayo Cobb 83, of Mansfield, LA passed away on December 21, 2022 in Shreveport, LA surrounded by family and friends. Visitation was held Tuesday, December 27th at RoseNeath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Services were held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 28th at Rose-Neath Chapel in Mansfield, LA with Rev. Toby Shaw officiating. Interment followed at Sloan Cemetery in Mansfield, LA.