Jul 22, 2013

MaryAlice Wilde, 89, of Merryville, LA, went home to be with Lord on Monday, July 22, 2013.  Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Randy Wilde of Merryville, LA and Ronald Wilde of Denver, CO; grandchildren, JoAnne and Joshua Wilde and Naomi, Daniel and Hanna Wilde; great grandchildren, Tyler, Brittney, and Faith Lockridge and McKenzie and...

Jul 16, 2013

Terry Lynn Grace, 59 of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in DeRidder.  Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Marcus Brunson of Houston, TX; brothers, Kenneth Grace of Leesville, LA, and Joel Grace; sisters, Lullean Harris and King of Leesville, LA, Glenda Hayes and husband August of Haughton, LA, Gloria...

Jul 14, 2013

Joan Annette Brice, 79, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, July 14, 2013.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Jim Brice and fiancé Teresa Starbuck, and Ray Brice and wife LaDonna; daughter, Sheryl Brown and husband Gary, all of DeRidder, LA; brother, Ralph Shrewsbury and wife...

Jul 13, 2013

The Homegoing service for Elder Lawrence W. Ford, Jr. 83, of Leesville, LA will be held at Johnson Temple COGIC, 200 Nona Street, Leesville, LA with Overseer Harold Wright officiating.  The Viewing will be from 6:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday, July 12, 2013.  The Homegoing Service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the...

Jul 10, 2013

Dean Collins, 57, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in Lake Charles, LA.  Those left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Donald Collins of Rosepine, LA and Kenneth Collins and wife Linda of Dry Creek, LA; sisters, Reba Wisby of DeRidder, LA, Barbara Johnson and husband J.L. of Cravens, LA, and...

Jul 9, 2013

Margarite  Bedford Thomas, 81, of DeRidder, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 9, 2013.  Ms. Thomas retired from Beauregard Memorial Hospital after over 20 years of service.  She was a member of St. Mary COGIC where she enjoyed singing in the choir and she also attended Grace Church.  She was a stern, in-charge, classy lady.

Jul 4, 2013

Funeral services for C. J. Gibson, 61 of Starks, LA will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at First Pentecostal Church Starks in Starks, LA.

The Rev. Greg Fraizer will officiate. Burial will be in Fountain Cemetery in Starks, LA. All under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home...

Jun 27, 2013

Rubie Helen Cryer, 88, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, June 27, 2013. Mrs. Cryer was a nurse and helped establish the first Cardiac Unit at Willis-Knighton Hospital in Shreveport. She retired from the State Behavioral Hospital in Pineville, LA after over 40 years of service.

Those left to...

Jun 24, 2013

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...

Jun 22, 2013

Darlene Manning Jenkins, 58, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, June 22, 2013.  She was born to Lloyd and Yvonne Manning, on March 12, 1955.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 7 years, Jimmy Jenkins of Rosepine, LA; mother, Yvonne Manning of DeRidder, LA; 5...

Jun 21, 2013

Mildred Vivian Escamilla, 86, of Mittie, LA, passed from this life on Friday, June 21, 2013 in Alexandria. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Peggy Novakoski of Oklahoma and Kathy Mahaffey and husband Scooter of Fairview, LA; stepsons, Albert Escamilla and wife Cindy of Normangee, TX and John Escamilla and wife Carla of Spring, TX;...

Jun 16, 2013

James Jackson Mason, 37, of DeQuincy, La, passed from this life on Sunday, June 16, 2013.

James loved his children and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Fayra Morrison of Springhill, LA; sons, David Mason of DeQuincy and William Thomas Mason of...

Jun 15, 2013

Patricia Ann Snapp, 60, was laid to rest Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Mrs. Snapp passed from this life on Saturday, June 15, 2013 in Alexandria, LA.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 45 years, Ronald D. “Ronnie” Snapp of DeRidder, LA; son, Ronnie “Bubba” Snapp and wife Bobbie...

Jun 10, 2013

John Thomas Duplonty, Sr., 74, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, June 10, 2013 at his home. John’s first love was the Lord Jesus Christ and his second love was his family.  He worked hard, just like his Daddy, Clyde.  He referred to himself as a jack-of-all-trades and a king of none.

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Jun 8, 2013

Jimmy Carpenter, 79, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, June 8, 2013 in Houston, TX.  Coach Carpenter was an educator and coach in Beauregard Parish.  He coached all sports at DeRidder Junior High School, girls’ basketball and softball at DeRidder High School and softball at Merryville High School.  He was inducted into the Louisiana Softball...

Jun 6, 2013

Rhonda Brister, 60, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, June 6, 2013 in Lake Charles, LA.  Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Landry Brister; son Randy Brister; daughters, Belinda Decker and Miranda Ortiz; 6 grandchildren, Brooklyn, Ethan, Madisyn, Steven, Kylie and Isaac all of DeRidder, LA.

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Jun 5, 2013

Robert Wayne McKinney, Sr., 65, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life of Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at his home.  Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Robert Wayne McKinney, Jr. and wife Denise of Merryville, LA; daughter, Kimberly Verrett and husband Kevin of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Cecil McKinney and wife Faye of Lady Lake, FL,...

May 31, 2013

David Dean Peake, 49, passed from this life on Friday, May 31, 2013 in DeRidder, LA. Mr. Peake is survived by his wife, Carlotta Peake of DeRidder, LA; sons, Isaiah Peake of DeRidder, LA, Jonathan Peake of DeRidder, LA; daughters Christy Classen & Husband Philip of DeRidder, LA, Jessica Peake of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Michael Peake of Freeport,...

May 23, 2013

Kim Klug, 39, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, May 23, 2013.  Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Joey Klug of DeRidder, La; son, Joseph Mote of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Kendra Shaw and Grace Cole.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2013...

May 22, 2013

Richard Craig Cornwell, 54, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at his home.  Richard worked in the forestry industry for 37 years.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kathy Cornwell of Merryville; sons, Patrick Cornwell of Sulphur, LA and Richard Brad Cornwell of Merryville, LA; daughter, Sara Beard and...