All Obituaries

Melton “Carey” Duke, Jr.   2/7/1943 - 3/28/2024   Carey was born in Alexandria, Louisiana, the son of Melton “Carey” Duke, Sr. and Nell Mixon Duke. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana Tech, he took his first job as the Power Plant Manager with the city of Alexandria.   While employed with the city, he met his future wife, Carol Michiels, and they were wed on April 23,...

Obituary Elizabeth was born to Horace & Amanda Rhame on June 26, 2936 in Forest Hill, LA. She had four children: 3 children are left to mourn her - Kevin Smith (fiancee, Sharon Hart), Sheryl Kay Stanford, Jeffrey Smith (Claudia); and she was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Lynn Dunn (John). She lived in Otis, LA and was a Home Health Private Sitter for many years. She had 5 grandchildren: Mandi Pace, Justin Smith, Nicole Crawley, Sean Morgan Danny Morgan and 5...

In loving memory of Elvis Eric Duke August 20, 1972 - January 14, 2024   Elvis Eric Duke of Bentley, LA passed away from heart complications on January 14, 2024, in Alexandria Louisiana. His courage and faith in Jesus Christ gave him the strength to outlive a diagnosis of six months to one year by nearly two years. Facing each day with a smile and hope until the end. Elvis was born on August 20, 1972, and lived life as only he could.  He was a talented artist and enjoyed simple...

In Loving Memory Helen Elaine Doughty June 21, 1936- January 3, 2024 FUNERAL SERVICE: Wake for Helen Elaine Doughty from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. service at The Pentecostals of Alexandria in Alexandria, Louisiana followed by the burial at at Alexandria Memorial Gardens. ~ Rev. Larry Clark   Obituary Helen Elaine Doughty was born June 21, 1936 to Albert M Higginbotham and Mary Ellen Minges of Sicily Island, Louisiana. Survived by a son Don Doughty, Grandson Brant (Tracy) Doughty;...

Brad Alton Johnson 39, of Pollock, was born on August 10 1984 in Alexandria, Louisiana and passed from this life after his battle with pancreatic cancer at home on Saturday December 30, 2023. Brad is survived by his wife Krystal Johnson,  sons Mason Johnson,  Michael Scott,  Matthew Scott,  Markus Scott,  Brydon Johnson, brother Brandon Johnson, godsister Ashley Fontenot. A host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and dear friends that were like family. He was...

A Loving Farewell to Larry Quinney, SR. February 1, 1957 - November 13, 2023 Service: Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 11 16th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301 Time & Date: Saturday, November 25, 2023 11:00a.m.   Obiturary: The Beginning.... Larry Quinney, Sr. was born on February 1, 1957 to the union of Mason and Frankie Quinney, Jr. in Pineville. He was the sixth of thirteen children, being the third son. He was baptized at an ear he from Both in Boyce, LA by on Inte...

:Annie Lorene Corder: March 14, 1940 - November 10, 2023   Annie Lorene Corder was born in Fort Necessity, LA to Monroe Higginbotham and Mary Ellen Smith Minges. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Corder; her parents - Monroe Higginbotham & Mary Ellen Minges; Sons - Danny McComick & Larry Schaefer, grandson Jerry Thomas Schaefer, and sisters - Gloria Clark & Nell Atwood. She is survived by her sisters - Nita Payne & Elaine Doughty; Granddaughters...

Reverend Mitchell (Michael) Wayne Williams March 18, 1951 - November 5, 2023 - Celebration of Life: Saturday, November 11, 2023 - Location: Faith Baptist Church 3929 Brown Street Alexandria, LA 71302 - Pastor Leon Harris, Officiating -   * "For I know that my Redeemer lives and after my skin is destroyed, this I know, that in my flesh I shall see God." Job 19:25-26 *     Mitchell (Mike) was born to Jonas and Cecelia Harris, with ten others born to that...

Mary Maxine Machen-Clark January 13, 1940 - November 5, 2023 - Memorial Service: Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 10:00 am Location of Service: Beulah Baptist Church 2716 Rapides Avenue Lecompte, Louisiana 71346 - "I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his...