Vernon Rachel passed away on March 21, 2015, at his home in Bogalusa.

Visitation will be held Monday, March 23, 2015, at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at the funeral home chapel.