May 23, 2012

Omer Branham, 79, of Leesville, Louisiana, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at St. Patrick's Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

May 23, 2012

Gerald O’Brien, 78, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

Gerald was an avid sports fan. He loved the LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints.  He also enjoyed playing dominos.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sister, Jeannette Matney...

May 22, 2012

John Giles, 97, of Merryville, Louisiana passed from this life on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at his home.

Apr 29, 2012

Marlin Alroy Waterbury Jr., 48, passed from this life on Sunday, April 29, 2012 in Rosepine, Louisiana.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Billie Faye Moses and step-father, Elmer Moses of DeRidder, Louisiana; grandmother, Melverie “Bonnie” Thomas of DeRidder, Louisiana; son, Ian Lee Waterbury of S. Sioux City, Nebraska;...

Apr 27, 2012

John Brown passed from this life on April 27, 2012 at his home in Leesville, Louisiana. Services will be announced at a later date.

Apr 26, 2012

Lloyd Thomas Nash, 75 years of age, of Crosby, Texas died April 26, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in Baytown, Texas. He was born March 24, 1937 in Longstreet, Louisiana. He grew up in the Junction community in Beauregard Parish and graduated from Merryville High School. He was employed by Houston Belt and Terminal Railroad Company for 43 years....

Apr 23, 2012

Willie Mae Brown passed from this life on Monday, April 23, 2012 in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Charles Venson Brown Jr. and wife Belinda of Evans, Louisiana; daughters, Sherrill Charlene Willis and husband Robert of Greensboro, North Carolina and Linda Cedars of Leesville, Louisiana; brother,...

Apr 22, 2012

Virginia Holder, 80, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Sunday, April 22, 2012.

Those left to cherish her memory are sons, Edwin Holder of Humble, Texas and Ken Holder and wife Darla of Brookshire, Texas; daughters, Marilyn Adkinson and husband Grover of Tomball, Texas and Nelda Clemons and husband James...

Apr 21, 2012

Sheila Morales-Aviles, 51, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Edwin Morales-Aviles.  A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana.

Apr 18, 2012

Mary L. Landry, 69, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.  Mary L. Landry was one of six children born in Deweyville, Texas to the union of the late Andrew Guillory and Samantha Hubbard Guillory, who both preceded her in death. She was baptized at an early age at Bethel A.M.E. Church. She...

Apr 11, 2012

Arnie Tyson, 73, of Singer, Louisiana passed from this life on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at his home. Arnie was a hard worker and enjoyed gardening.  He had a big heart and was devoted to his family.  He adored his stepchildren and grandchildren.  Arnie helped anyone he could.

Those left to cherish...

Apr 6, 2012

Nellie Mace, 74, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Friday, April 6, 2012.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Debra Williamson and husband Randy of Beaumont, Texas; Jeanie Williams and husband James of Willis, Texas; and Becky Loftin and husband John of Deridder, Louisiana; sisters, Mary Jo...

Apr 6, 2012

Hoy Scott, 89, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on April 6, 2012 in Rosepine. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lela M. Scott; sons, Zach Scott and wife Illma of DeRidder, Louisiana; Randell Scott and wife Melonie also of DeRidder and Arthur Scott of New Orleans, Louisiana; daughters, Mary Whitman of DeRidder, Louisiana;...

Apr 5, 2012

Helen Ruth Mayo Martin, 92, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Thursday, April 5, 2012 in Rosepine, LA.  Mrs. Martin is survived by two daughters, Barbara Young and husband Dale of Merryville, LA and Betty McCollough of Deridder, LA; grandchildren, Tammy Stark of Orange, TX; Dana Moore of DeRidder, LA; Karen Hebert of DeRidder, LA; and...

Apr 5, 2012

Donnie Ray Samuel Sr., 56, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at his home.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lee Gertha Samuel of DeRidder; sons, Mitchell Ray Samuel and wife Karen of Belgrade, Texas and Donnie Ray Samuel Jr. of Leesville, Louisiana;...

Mar 27, 2012

Henrence Neil McKay passed from this life on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at his home in DeRidder, Louisiana.  Those left to cherish his memory are brother, Carl McKay of Effie, Louisiana; sister, Felisha Anderson and husband Stuart of DeRidder, Louisiana; loving companion, Amber Finkle , also of DeRidder and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded...

Mar 17, 2012

Henry Owens “Sottie” Harvey, 77, of Evans, Louisiana passed from this life on Saturday, March 17, 2012 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  Sottie was born on October 7, 1934, to Russell and Gertrude Owens Harvey in DeRidder, Louisiana. He grew up in the Knight Community, the fifth of six children.  He was a graduate of Evans High School with...

Mar 10, 2012

Mr. Carl Wade Crain II, 37, died Saturday, March 10, 2012, at Town and Country Nursing Center, in Minden, Louisiana.  Born in Woodridge, Virginia, September 4, 1974, to the late Mr. Carl Wade and Peggy Crain. Mr. Crain is survived by his mother,  Ms. Peggy Crain of Zwolle, LA and sister, Kay and husband James Huff of Call,...

Mar 10, 2012

Wanda Ruth Fish, 68, passed from this life on Saturday, March 10, 2012 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Mrs. Fish was a wonderful cook and a faithful member of Bethel Grove United Pentecostal Church. Mrs. Fish worked at the Beauregard Parish Health Unit before retiring. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who will be missed by all....

Mar 10, 2012

Mr. Larry “Joe” Young, 60, died Saturday, March 10, 2012, at Willis-Knighton Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Born in DeRidder, Louisiana, October 25, 1951, to the late Mr. James Ocie Young and Mrs. Eula Mae Frusha Young. Mr. Young is survived by his wife, Deanna LaCombe Young of DeRidder, daughter Angie Young Mullens and husband James of DeRidder, stepson,...