All Obituaries

Elster J. Lavallais, Jr. aka "Dude" was born September 13, 1946 to the late Elster and Narcille Williams Lavallais. He trasitioned from this earthly life on July 2, 2021 at Avoyelles Hospital in Marksville, Louisiana.  Elster worked all his life as a construction worker/machine operator. He was baptized by Reverend Benton Lavallais at Progressive Baptist Church. He later joined St. Paul Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Lawrence Porterie. He became a deacon...

Collins Howard Johnson, also know as “KaEe” his Indian name. It was traditional to name your child after the first thing you see after birth. His mother saw clabbered milk because they were making butter. Collins lifted up his eyes in Heaven and God welcomed home his angel on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was born on February 26, 1944 to the union of Harriett Tatman and Ashton Johnson “Tinanche” his Indian name. Collins was a faithful and devoted member of his church...

Mary Ann Jones was born on July 31, 1956 in Cottonport, Louisiana  to the late Maejustia Carter and to the late Earnest Jones Sr. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Beaty Beulah Hurts, and one brother Joshua Hurts. Mary Ann accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. Later in life, she united with Old Zion Baptist Church in Cottonport, Louisiana. As a member of Old Zion Baptist Church, she sung in the choir.   Mary Ann was educated in...

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“As the Father hath love me, so have I loved you, continue ye in my love.” John 15:9 Julia Althea Corner was born November 12, 1985 to Ernest Gerald Corner and Loretta Corner at Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, LA. Julia accepted Christ at an early age. She was baptized at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and remained a faithful member until she located to Baton Rouge, LA, where she joined Bethany Church. Then  she moved to Garland, TX and was currently attending North...

Harry Christian, Jr. was born in Pineville, LA on June 28, 1954. Harry was baptized at an early age at First Union Baptist Church by Rev. C. J. Jones. Harry was preceded in death by his loving wife, Laura of 41 years, his loving parents, Harry and Alberta Christian and his sister, Debra Christian Lavalais.     Harry graduated from Bunkie High School, class of 1974. Harry joined the Air Force right after graduation and was assigned to Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado as a flight...