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David McFarland Obituary

A native of Baton Rouge and resident of Zachary passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Zachary Regional Memorial Hospital. He was 58. Visiting at Carney and Mackey Funeral Home, 1576 Robin St., on Friday, June 6 from 1-7 p.m. and at St. John Baptist Church on Saturday, June 7 from 9 am until service at 11 am, conducted by Rev. Donald R. Ruth. Interment in Cedar Rest Cemetery, No. 1, Woodville, MS. He is survived by his parents, David and Oceal Minor McFarland; son, David J. McFarland (D.J.); sisters, Demetria M. Thomas, Symentress M. (Michael) Stewart, Karen M. (William) Foster, Carondelette M. (David) Barber and Channin M. (Byron) Johnson; and brothers, Keith A. (Oralee) McFarland and Diamende McFarland. Services entrusted to Carney and Mackey Funeral Home, (225) 774-0390.

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Published by The Advocate from Jun. 4 to Jun. 7, 2014.

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Malcolm Payton

May 29, 2020

Hello McFarland family, and friends. doesn't seem that long we lost our friend David (a.k.a. RAGGY MOUTH). I surely remember growing up with David and the McFarland family. Progress elementary, Crestworth, Scottlandville High, the Evans repair shop, our little band Tidal Wave, and many more fond mdmories of growing up together. Best wishes to the Family and friends of Raggy Mouth - STAY SAFE !.

LINDA GIBSON

June 18, 2014

I AM SO SORRY YOU ALL HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY LOVE YOU KAREN

WANDA D. LEE

June 9, 2014

To the McFarland family. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Your class-mate ..Wanda D. Lee and family. Class of 74..May god truly take you in his arms..

Diana Pridgett Jackson

June 7, 2014

My prayers are for you all during this time. My deepest sympathy.

Louise Washington

June 6, 2014

To the McFarland family you all are in my prayers.

JANICE REASON

June 6, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. David will always hold a place in our hearts. We Love You from the Class of 1974.

JANICE REASON

June 6, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. He will always be in our hearts. Class of 1974

Charleen Beaulieu

June 6, 2014

With deepest sympathy

carl/cynthia Pearson

June 6, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Cheryl Dukes

June 6, 2014

To Mr. & Mrs. David McFarland & Family

We were so sorry, to hear of the passing of David.

David, was always a happy and cheerful person when we were in school. David, was always a pleasure to be around.

May it comfort you to know, that others share in your sorrow at this most difficult time.

With Deepest Sympathy
Cheryl Dukes & The 1974 Class of Scotlandville Sr. High

Kimberly Paul

June 6, 2014

RIP June. My family, please know that you have my deepest sympathies. June was truly one of a kind and will certainly be missed. Love you all and see you soon.

John McFarland

June 5, 2014

It Was sad to hear about David Jr.

We are Sending our Deepest Sympathies
During This Time Of Sorrow.

MALCOLM PAYTON

June 5, 2014

Hello Mr. & Mrs. Mcfarland and family, so sad to hear about my childhood friend Scatta Mouth. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss as well as the rest of us. May GOD bless & keep you all.

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