Jan 12, 2013

Annette Smith, 62, of DeRidder, LA entered into eternal peace on Saturday, January 12, 2013 in DeRidder, LA.  Mrs. Smith was married to her loving husband Michael “Mike” Smith for 35 years. Mrs. Smith loved spending time with her grandchildren. She fought cancer for 1 year and 7 months. She was truly a fighter until the end.

Jan 10, 2013

Cursetta Ann Piper, 54, of DeRidder, LA, passed  from this life on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at her  home.  Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Quinetta Humphries and Malletta Humphries of DeRidder, LA; father, Rufus Piper of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Alphonso Piper and wife Deon of Savannah, GA, Rufus Piper, Jr. and wife Priscilla of...

Jan 7, 2013

Robert “Bob” Myers, 71 of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Monday, January 7, 2013.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Robert Myers, Jr. and wife Becky of Russell, Kentucky and Jackie Freeman and wife Peggy of Kirbyville, Texas; daughters, Rhonda Nichols and husband Stormy of Call, Texas...

Jan 3, 2013

David Leon Gibson, 77 of Kyle, TX passed from this life on Thursday, January 3, 2013. Mr. Gibson will be remembered for his sense of humor and telling funny jokes. He never met a stranger and will be greatly missed. Those left to cherish his memory are his sister, Yvonne Dewvall and husband Lee Roy of Austin, TX;...

Jan 2, 2013

Mary Droddy McSweeney, 72 of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Wednesday, January 2, 2013.  Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Edward McSweeney; sons, Rodney McSweeney and wife Darla of DeRidder, LA and James McSweeney of Merryville, LA; daughters, Tammy Thornton of Dothan, AL and Karen Lee of Charleston, SC; brother, LeRoy Droddy and...

Jan 2, 2013

Morrill Glenn Alston, Sr., 71 of Singer, LA entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 in DeRidder, LA.

Morrill was born in Singer, LA to the late Clayburn and Odie Miers Alston.  He attended Singer High School and married Venita Doescher.  Morrill worked for Jones Tractor in DeRidder and then...

Dec 31, 2012

Larry Dean Collins, 59, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, December 31, 2012 at his home.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Joy Collins of Merryville, LA; sons, Greg Collins and wife Dana of Merryville, LA, Cory Collins and Brenda Stephens of DeRidder, LA and Zachary Collins of San Diego, California; daughter,...

Dec 31, 2012

Derrick L. Acker-Herron, 33 of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Monday, December 31, 2012.

Those left to cherish his memory are his Father, Steven Herron of Houston, TX; Mother, Patricia D. Lowery of Leesville, LA; Daughter, Jada D. Acker of Ft. Hood, GA; Brothers, Andre’ Herron of Lake Charles, LA,...

Dec 31, 2012

Peggy McCullough of Merryville, Louisiana passed from this life on Monday, December 31, 2012.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, William Junior McCullough; sons, Roger McCullough and Walter McCullough; daughters, Angie Eaves and husband Randy and Renee Moulton and husband Lamar; one sister; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren...

Dec 29, 2012

Mrs. Deborah Conner Jones, elect lady and wife of Rev. Dr. James A. Jones, Jr., went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ at 12:46 PM, Saturday, December 29, 2012, after a lengthy bout with metastic breast cancer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William H. Conner, Jr. and Frances Madeline Smith, both...

Dec 27, 2012

Wesley Melbourne Young, 53, of Douglasville, Ga passed from this life on December 27, 2012 at his home.  Those left to cherish his memory are his father, Wilbur Young of Splendora, TX; mother, Carole Franks Dunn and husband William Drinkwater of Freeport, FL; brother, James Young of Freeport, FL; sister, Sabrina Clough and husband David of Douglasville, GA;...

Dec 26, 2012

Margaret B. Dees, 83, left this life on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at her home in DeRidder, Louisiana.

Born in Berea, Ohio, on February 28, 1929, she and her family moved to Colorado Springs, CO, during her teenage years where she graduated from Colorado  Springs High.  While he was in Colorado for his health, she...

Dec 26, 2012

Gary Dean Burks, 64,  of Starks, LA passed from this life on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at his home.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Janice; son, Greg Burks; daughter, Jody Stracener and husband Steven all of Starks, LA and one grandchild, Dylon Taylor.  He was preceded in death by his parents, R.C. and Irene...

Dec 24, 2012

Jonathan Owen Marks, 24, of Woodville, TX passed from this life on Monday, December 24, 2012.  Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Mary Christine Hadlock of DeRidder, LA and father, Robert Marks, Sr. of DeRidder, LA.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Dec 20, 2012

Mary Katherine Iles Seale, 86, of DeRidder, Louisiana went home to heaven on Thursday December 20th, 2012.

Mary was born to William Penn Iles and Mildred Campbell Iles, both of Beauregard Parish pioneer families, on August 23rd, 1926.  She graduated first in her class from Dry Creek High School and earned an...

Dec 19, 2012

Marvin Bolton, Sr., 54, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Wednesday, December 19, 2012.  Mr. Bolton was retired from the U.S. Army.  He was an infantry soldier and was very devoted to the U.S. Army.  Marvin was also a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother.

Those left to cherish his...

Dec 19, 2012

Memorial Services for Doris “Dollie” Mayo Wilcox will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Flactor Baptist Church, Hicks, Louisiana with Pastor Huey Haymon and Pastor Lorraine Smith officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., Friday, December 21, 2012 and on Saturday, December 22, 2012 beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time of service. ...

Dec 14, 2012

Offie Fountain, 70, of Starks, LA passed from this life on Friday, December 14, 2012 at his home.  Offie was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Viet Nam.  He was a member of Calvary Apostolic Church in Starks and worked in the tug boat shipping industry.  He is survived by his brother, Gerald Fountain and...

Dec 12, 2012

Douglas Eugene Cooper, 87, of Merryville, Louisiana, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at his home. Mr. Cooper was a World War II Veteran. He worked as a pipefitter at PPG for 29 years. Douglas was a great Daddy and Papa.

Those left to cherish his memory are his...

Dec 10, 2012

Kathy Annette Dockery, 52, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Monday, December 10, 2012 at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Grady Dockery; sons, Grady Lewis Dockery, Jr. and Gary Don Dockery all of DeRidder, LA; mother, Betty Gill of DeRidder, LA; brothers, James Gill and...