Dec 15, 2013

Andy “Goober” Matthis, 51, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at his home.  Goober was born May 4, 1962 in DeRidder, LA to Autwan and Bonnie Whittington Matthis.  He worked in the woods as a loader and skidder operator, then as a truck driver.  His favorite hobbies were hunting and fishing.

Dec 13, 2013

Bobby Ray Lott, 82, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, December 13, 2013 at his home.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Danny Lott and wife Carla, Robert Lott and wife Cathy, Vernon Lott and wife Donna, and Alan Lott and wife Linda Kay, all of Merryville, LA; daughters,...

Dec 13, 2013

Jack T. Massie, 77 of Singer, LA passed from this life on Friday, December 13, 2013 in Merryville.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Miriam Massie of Singer, LA; sons, Jack Allen Massie and wife Lisa, and Raymond Lee Massie and wife Gina, all of Singer, LA; daughters, Betty Hext and husband R.C. of DeQuincy,...

Dec 11, 2013

Effion Brown, Sr., 97, our beloved husband, dad, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away on December 11, 2013.  Effion was born on November 16, 1916 to the late Plummer Brown and Elizabeth Briscoe Brown.   Effion grew up in Opelousas, LA.  Effion came to DeRidder, in 1952 as a laborer working for Long Bell Lumber Company, then working for...

Dec 11, 2013

William Howard Dalton, 76, of DeQuincy, LA passed from this life on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at his home.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Anna Dalton of DeQuincy, LA; son, Robert James Dalton of DeQuincy, LA; step daughters, Tammy Parrish of Singer, LA, Lessie Hayes and husband Alan of DeQuincy, LA, and Jamie Cockroft...

Dec 6, 2013

Karen Racz Sullivan, 51, of Jasper, AR, passed from this life on Friday, December 6, 2013 at her home.  Karen attended Merryville High School where she played the flute and was one of their youngest majorettes.  She loved the outdoors and animals and was an avid stained glass artist.  Family was everything to her.  She loved her husband...

Dec 5, 2013

Alton B. “Jack” Mitchell, 84, of Bon Wier, TX, passed from this life on Thursday, December 5, 2013 in Newton, TX.  Those left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Anna Faye Hryhorchuk of Carthage, TX and Shirley R. Thompson of Merryville, LA; and a host of nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Dec 2, 2013

Oliver D. Ellis, 97, affectionately known as “Sarge” entered into time on April 17, 1916, in Lubbock, TX.  He was the second son of John Ellis and Alice Wilson Ellis.  Both parents, his sister, Johnetta, and brothers, John Jr., Tommy, and William, preceded him in death.  Oliver accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized.  He served...

Dec 1, 2013

Essie Esther Welch Harper West, 91 of Rosepine, LA passed from this life on Sunday, December 1, 2013.  Mrs. West was born February 13, 1922 in Sugartown, LA, and lived in the Sugartown area until the 1970’s when she moved to New Llano.  She retired from Fort Polk in the 1980’s.  She enjoyed gardening, fishing at her Toledo...

Nov 30, 2013

Wanda Louise Nance, 74, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at her home.  Those left to cherish her memory are her husband William Nance of Merryville, LA; daughters, Janie Kim Hines and husband B.J. of Belton, TX, Margaret Jan Scott and husband Craig of Lake Jackson, TX, and Teresa Ann Yeager of...

Nov 30, 2013

Helen Marie Dickerson, 89, peacefully entered heaven on November 30, 2013.  Helen was born in DeRidder on May 14, 1924.  She lived a life of faith and was a beautiful example of strength, courage, and unconditional love to her family.  She is survived by her husband, Jim Dickerson, of 43 wonderful years; her sons, Jimmy Boitnott and Danny...

Nov 30, 2013

Joyce “Kathy” Anderson, 59 of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, November 30, 2013.  Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Tori Hernandez and husband David of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Ethan, Evan, and Emilia Hernandez; brother, Tim Hughes of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Carol Moore and husband Kirk of Moss Bluff, LA,  and Jonell Ferebee...

Nov 29, 2013

Gerald Franklin Whittington, 68, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, November 29, 2013 in Alexandria.    Gerald worked in forestry for 40 years.  He was caregiver for his wife and daughter. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda Whittington of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Linda Lynette Coker and husband Douglas of Leesville, LA; Jeanette...

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.