Douglas "M.C." Ashworth

Douglas (M.C.) Ashworth, 70, of Rosepine, LA, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 24, 2013.  He was born April 25, 1943 in Cravens, LA.  M.C. was a lifelong resident of Rosepine, LA, where he left his legacy.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lutherine Ashworth of Rosepine, LA; daughters, Kathy Beebe and husband Reid of Lena, LA, Gina Jackson and husband Gary of Rosepine, LA and Shana McCallon and husband Jody of Rosepine, LA.  He left behind 4 sisters; Rachel Watson of DeRidder, LA, Marie Stewart of DeRidder, LA, Lester Boudreaux of DeRidder, LA and Juanita Lewis of Huntsville, TX; brother, Audrey Ashworth and wife Jessica of Anacoco, LA; 10 grandkids, 10 great grandkids and a host of nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in his homecoming by his mother, Hazel Ashworth; father, Frank Ashworth; brothers, Ruben, JT and Edward Ashworth and sister, Dorothy Cooper.  The family would like to thank Rosepine Retirement Center and Hospice for their care and kindness.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 beginning at 5:00pm until time of service at Providence Baptist Church in Rosepine, LA.  Funeral services will be on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 11:00am at Providence Baptist Church.  Burial will follow at Providence Cemetery.  Bro. Jeff James and Bro. Arlen Smith will officiate.