Nov 28, 2013

Mrs. Elmer John Royston passed from this life on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at 1:10 am.  He was 92 years old, born April 11, 1921 in Natchitoches, LA.  Before moving to DeRidder, he worked at Fort Polk as a carpenter, served in the U.S. Army for two years, and then moved to DeRidder in 1945.  After moving to...

Nov 28, 2013

Angelia R. Hickman, 49, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at her home.  Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Stephen Hickman of DeRidder, LA; son, D’Alan Hickman; stepdaughter, Shaquinta Hickman; mother, Estella Sparks of DeRidder, LA, and the late, Malley Sparks; father, Fred Parrott and wife Francis of DeRidder,...

Nov 27, 2013

Addie Lucille Wingate, 95, of Singer, LA passed from this life on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 in DeRidder, LA.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Charles R. Wingate and wife Maria of Merryville, LA; daughter, Lydia Colligan and husband Charles of Singer, LA; grandchildren, Joel Colligan of Dallas, TX...

Nov 27, 2013

Clifford H. Pruitt, Jr., 56, born in Lake Charles, LA on May 9, 1957, lost his battle to lung cancer on November 27, 2013.  He fought courageously for more than 3 years.  Cliff graduated from DeRidder High School in 1976 and spent many years in a successful retail career allowing him to travel around the world including most...

Nov 27, 2013

Wilfred James Richard, 60, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at his home.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Judy Richard of DeRidder, LA; mother, Janell Ernst of Rosepine, LA; brothers, Preston Richard and wife of Sulphur, LA, Raymond Richard and wife of...

Nov 27, 2013

Winnie Reeves Eaves, 73 of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband: David Eaves of Merryville, LA: Son. Titus Tidwell and fiancé Tammy Welch of Reeves, LA. Daughter, Owena Wing and husband Eddie of Moss Bluff, LA. Stepson, Chad Eaves of Merryville, LA. Stepdaughter, Kristi...

Nov 24, 2013

Roosevelt Dotson, Jr. 71 of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, November 24, 2013.  He is survived by his son, Gerald Dotson of Baton Rouge, LA.

Nov 23, 2013

Mrs. Shelby (Billie Hicks) Oakes, 87, of DeRidder, LA passed away Saturday, November 23, 2013.  She was born in Groveton, TX, September 17, 1926 to Horace Hicks and Anna Barton Hicks.  The family moved to Winnfield, LA when she was 5 years old.  Upon her marriage to Shelby, they made their home in DeRidder.  Mrs. Oakes was a...

Nov 19, 2013

Patsy Irene Brister McLeod, 66, of Singer, LA passed from this life on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Gerald M. (Mike) McLeod of Singer, LA: Stepdaughter, Patti Bonin and husband (Keith) of DeQuincy, LA. Stepson, Roy McLeod and wife Stephanie of Sour Lake, TX. Step granddaughters, Nikki and Darci Bonin...

Nov 17, 2013

Larry Basco, 62, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Sunday, November 17, 2013 in Lake Charles, LA.  Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, James and Bernice Cole of DeRidder, LA; sons, Jason W. Basco and Bubba Wisby; 3 grandchildren, Baleigh, Bradley and Cameron, and soul mate, Sydney Joseph of Sulphur, LA. He was...

Nov 16, 2013

Katherine Ashworth White, 87, of Oakdale, LA passed from this life on Saturday, November 16, 2013 in Alexandria, LA.  Those left to cherish his memory are her sons, Thomas White, Jr and Louis Ray White, both of Oakland, CA; daughter, Mary Holmes of Oakdale, LA; sister, Deloise Jamison of Richmond, CA; brother, Henry Ashworth of Richmond, CA; 7...

Nov 12, 2013

Richard Harris, Jr., 67, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at his home.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Janie Harris of Rosepine, LA; sister, Neaomi Harris of DeRidder, LA; sister-in-law, Jenny Tilly Hopkins and husband Bert of Rosepine, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews...

Nov 9, 2013

Willie Paul Jones, 75, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, November 9, 2013.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Roy Davis of DeRidder, LA; sons, Gregory, Randy, William, Wesley and Stevie Jones, all of the Albequerque, New Mexico area; and devoted close friend who was like a brother, Howard...

Nov 9, 2013

Frank Williams, Sr., 70, of Starks, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, November 9, 2013 in Sulphur, LA.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Margaret Williams of Starks, LA; sons, Frank Williams Jr. and wife Angie of Nederland, TX, and Sherwin Williams and wife Tiffany of Mauriceville, TX; daughter, Stephanie Williams of Call, TX;...

Nov 6, 2013

Druly Moses, 88, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 in Lake Charles, LA.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters: Sue Moses Cooksey (Sam) of Shreveport, LA and Tammi Moses Miller (William) of DeRidder, LA. Sisters: Anita Day of DeRidder, LA and Bobbie Evans...

Nov 3, 2013

John Hanford Morvant, 90, of Sulphur, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, November 3, 2013. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Rachel Morvant of Sulphur, LA; daughters, Karen Berger and Gwynneth Franklin, both of Houston, TX; sisters, Clarice Morvant of Sulphur, LA and Norma Durio of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Zachary R. Franklin and Hannah...

Nov 3, 2013

Elton Mayes III, 56, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, November 3, 2013.  Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Dorothy Mayes of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Isheka Lynch of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Cleveland Mayes and wife Emily of Alexandria, LA, Andrew Mayes and wife Sheila of DeRidder, LA, Walter Mayes and wife Adrian...

Nov 2, 2013

Edwin Shirley, 69, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, November 02, 2013.  Mr. Shirley was an usher at Grace Church for 7 years and coordinator of Soul Soup, a ministry of Grace Church, for 3 years.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Donnie Shirley of DeRidder,...

Nov 2, 2013

Lynda Chrystine Amerson, 64, of Oberlin, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, November 2, 2013.  Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Scott Amerson of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Elizabeth Doss and husband David of Pasadena, TX and Alma Woodard and husband Jason of Vidor, TX; mother, Alma Marze of Oberlin, LA; brothers, Lynn Erwin and...

Oct 30, 2013

Tessie Marie Major, 44, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 30, 2013.  Tessie was born to Ella Joy Chapman and the late Landers Joseph Lee Bellard on August 11, 1969 in Lafayette, LA.

She left behind her daughters, Chasity Mone’ Bellard and Carmen La’Shaun Major, both of DeRidder;...