Vernon Parish Journal Publishes Paid Obituaries

Funeral notices for Ricky Lynn Hollands, Linda Sue Dace Canoy, Diane Elizabeth Brown, Reverend Addie Lee Miller, and Herman Lee Erwin

Mar. 11, 2026 at 9:21am

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The Vernon Parish Journal in Leesville, Louisiana publishes paid obituaries and funeral notices for community members. This week's free notices include services for Ricky Lynn Hollands, Linda Sue Dace Canoy, Diane Elizabeth Brown, Reverend Addie Lee Miller, and Herman Lee Erwin.

Why it matters

Obituaries and funeral notices are an important way for communities to come together and honor the lives of their members who have passed away. The Vernon Parish Journal's policy of publishing both free and paid obituaries ensures that all residents have the opportunity to memorialize their loved ones.

The details

The Vernon Parish Journal publishes paid obituaries with unlimited words and a photo, as well as unlimited access, for a fee of $95. Residents can contact their funeral provider or the newspaper directly to submit an obituary for publication. The free notices shown above are also accepted by the newspaper, which must be emailed to vpjnewsla@gmail.com in advance of publication.

  • The services for Ricky Lynn Hollands were held on March 9, 2026.
  • The service for Linda Sue Dace Canoy will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville.
  • The service for Reverend Addie Lee Miller will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11 am at the Johnson Temple Church of God in Christ in Leesville.
  • The service for Herman Lee Erwin will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11 am at First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville.

The players

Vernon Parish Journal

A local newspaper serving the Leesville, Louisiana community that publishes paid obituaries and free funeral notices.

Labby Memorial Funeral Home

A funeral home located in Leesville, Louisiana where the service for Linda Sue Dace Canoy will be held.

Johnson Temple Church of God in Christ

A church in Leesville, Louisiana where the service for Reverend Addie Lee Miller will be held.

First United Pentecostal Church

A church in Leesville, Louisiana where the service for Herman Lee Erwin will be held.

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The takeaway

The Vernon Parish Journal's policy of publishing both paid and free obituaries and funeral notices demonstrates the newspaper's commitment to serving the entire Leesville community, ensuring that all residents have the opportunity to honor and remember their loved ones.