Obituaries

David Glen Gillis

David Glen Gillis

Feb 19, 2013

David Glen Gillis, 64, of Starks, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 19, 2013.  Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Greg Gillis and wife Becky of Starks, LA; niece, Melinda Johnson; great nieces, Jordan Gillis and Kennedie Stewart.  He was preceeded in death by his parents, Lawson and Vernell Gillis and sister, Poppy...

Linda Marie Johnson

Linda Marie Johnson

Feb 18, 2013

Linda Marie Johnson, 64, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Monday, February 18, 2013 at her home. She was a great Moma and loving Nana and lived her life for her family and for the Lord. She will be missed but not forgotten. We love you Moma. Those left to cherish her memory are her sons,...

Shirley Poole, Jr.

Shirley Poole, Jr.

Feb 16, 2013

Shirley Poole, Jr. 73, of DeQuincy, LA passed from this life on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Poole; sons, Arthur Poole and wife Monique of DeQuincy, LA and Ricky Poole and wife Dwanna of DeQuincy, LA; daughters, Theresa Sanders and Paul Rupert of Alexandria, LA and Sherry Booty and...

Christy Strickland

Christy Strickland

Feb 14, 2013

Christy Strickland, 37, of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Thursday, February 14, 2013. Christy, was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Keith Strickland; sons, Zachary and Walker Strickland; daughter, Haili Strickland; granddaughter, Xoey Strickland all of Merryville, LA; mother, Linda Patterson of Evans, LA and she...

Helen Marie Daffin

Helen Marie Daffin

Feb 11, 2013

Helen Marie Daffin, 91, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Monday, February 11, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Daffin was a member of Westview Baptist Church. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, James C. (Jim) Daffin, Jr. and wife Katie of Evans, LA; daughters, Jeraldine D.(Jerry) Jones and husband Major of DeRidder, LA,...

Gladys Peters Banks Henry

Gladys Peters Banks Henry

Feb 10, 2013

Gladys Peters Banks Henry passed from this life on Sunday, February 10, 2013.  Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Gerald D. Banks and wife Martha of DeRidder, LA, Ronnie Banks and wife Betty of DeRidder, LA, Mike Banks and wife Angela of Dry Creek, LA and Michael Paul Henry and wife Carla of DeRidder, LA;...

Willia Mae Johnson

Willia Mae Johnson

Feb 6, 2013

Willia Mae Johnson, 78, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Frank Johnson, Jr. of DeRidder, La; sons, Eldridge Johnson and wife Ann of Lawton, OK and Frederick Johnson of Columbia, SC; daughters, Clara Bruce and husband David of DeRidder, LA, Barbara Mark and...

Annie Mae Burgin

Annie Mae Burgin

Feb 5, 2013

Annie Mae Burgin, 75, of Starks, LA passed from this life on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in Lake Charles, LA. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Billy Burgin of Starks, LA and her son, John Burgin and wife Colleen of Starks, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Sue Bates. Visitation...

Mary Mckinney

Mary Mckinney

Feb 4, 2013

Mary McKinney, 65, of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Monday, February 4, 2013 in Lake Charles, LA. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Robert Wayne McKinney Sr.; son, Robert Wayne McKinney Jr. and wife Denise of Merryville, LA; daughter, Kimberly Verrett and husband Kevin of DeRidder, LA; brothers, John Marks and wife Sharon...

Jacqueline Marie Stracener

Jacqueline Marie Stracener

Feb 4, 2013

Jacqueline Marie Stracener, 46, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Monday, February 4, 2013 at her home.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Coty Stracener and wife Melissa of DeRidder, LA and Patrick Stracener of Leesville, LA; daughter, Shalamar Prater and husband Kenneth of DeRidder, LA; mother,...

Dwayne Dominick, Jr.

Dwayne Dominick, Jr.

Jan 31, 2013

Dwayne Dominick, Jr., 47, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Thursday, January 31, 2013.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Eula Dominick of DeRidder, LA; sons, Dwayne Dominick, Jr, Quentin D. Dominick and Chazz S. Dominick all of DeRidder; daughters, Raquel Dominick of DeRidder, LA and Maria...

Tab Laray Arnold

Tab Laray Arnold

Jan 25, 2013

Tab Laray Arnold, 47 of  Leesville, LA passed from this life on Friday, January 25, 2013 at his home.

Those left to cherish his memory are his father, Clarence Arnold Jr.; mother, V. Beverly Arnold; brother J. Mickey Arnold, two sisters, Faith S. Bryant and Candi L. Arnold; brother-in-law, Gary W. Bryant;...

Wanda Wilson

Wanda Wilson

Jan 24, 2013

Wanda Wilson, 59, of  Starks, LA passed from this life on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at her home. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Larry Statum Jr. and wife Gelena of DeQuincy, LA, Edward Allen Statum of Vinton, LA and...

Joseph Dupas, Jr., 2013

Joseph Dupas, Jr., 2013

Jan 23, 2013

Joseph Dupas, Jr., 85, of DeRidder, LA went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2013.He was born February 26, 1927 in Mansura, LA, the son of the late Pierre and Ellen Dupas.  He was one of 8 siblings. On June 23, 1946 he married Marjorie Batiste, who survives.He performed several duties while employed by International Paper...

Harold Myers

Harold Myers

Jan 18, 2013

Harold Myers, 81, of DeQuincy, LA passed from this life on Friday, January 18, 2013 in Jennings, LA.  Mr. Myers was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He and his wife traveled and went camping for 20 years.  He loved horses and cows and dearly loved his tractor.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Billie...

Annette Smith

Annette Smith

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.

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Cursetta Ann Piper

Cursetta Ann Piper

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...

Robert "Bob" Myers

Robert "Bob" Myers

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...

David Leon Gibson

David Leon Gibson

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;...

Morrill Glenn Alston, Sr.

Morrill Glenn Alston, Sr.

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...