Obituaries

Elvin Dewayne "Doc" Holliday

Elvin Dewayne "Doc" Holliday

Jul 4, 2021

Elvin Dewayne “Doc” Holliday, 69, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, July 4, 2021.

Doc loved his family, his church, his community, and his country. He was very patriotic; how appropriate for Doc to leave this world on Independence Day. He was the Environmental Health & Safety Officer for...

Bobbie Nell Morris Christopher

Bobbie Nell Morris Christopher

Jul 2, 2021

Bobbie Nell Morris Christopher, 90, of Dry Creek, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 2, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Robert Christopher and Lynn of Dry Creek, LA; daughter, Kathy Browning and Jerome of Pangburn, AR; grandchildren, Kellie Maylen, Stacy Hammond, Dawn Atkins, Danna Woody,...

Harper Leigh Matthis

Harper Leigh Matthis

Jun 30, 2021

Harper Leigh Matthis, Infant, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Kaylee Morvant; father, Brandon Matthis; grandparents, Ricky Matthis, Darla Hooper, Jared Morvant, Nicole Beard; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends.

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Gordon "Bob" Chapples

Gordon "Bob" Chapples

Jun 28, 2021

Gordon Robert “Bob” Chapples, 67, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, June 28, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Susan Chapples; sons, Gordon Chapples, William Chapples, Chad Pruitt and Regina; brother, Brian Chapples; sisters, Patricia Chapples, Jenny Falshaw; special friends, David Durham and Charla; two...

Nealon Bruce Aycock, Sr.

Nealon Bruce Aycock, Sr.

Jun 24, 2021

Nealon Bruce Aycock, Sr., 81, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, June 24, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Patricia Aycock of DeRidder, LA; sons, Nealon Bruce Aycock, Jr. and Lisa of Lake Charles, LA, Kevin Aycock and Tammy of Rosepine,...

Alan Paul Dunbar

Alan Paul Dunbar

Jun 21, 2021

Alan Paul Dunbar, 75, died at home with his family around him on June 21, 2021. He was born March 16, 1946, in Houma Louisiana, the son of Thomas John Dunbar Sr. and Norma Mathilda Thibodaux Dunbar.

Alan graduated from Thibodaux High School, Class of 1964. Following graduation, he served 2 years...

Roy Vanbrook Carroll

Roy Vanbrook Carroll

Jun 21, 2021

Roy VanBrook Carroll, 75, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, June 21, 2021.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of fifty-five years, Sharon Carroll; sons, Raife Carroll and Carol of DeRidder, LA, Eric Carroll and Jeni of Merryville, LA; daughters, Deanna Carroll of Merryville, LA, Jill Storer...

Erma Lea Bailey

Erma Lea Bailey

Jun 14, 2021

Erma Lea Bailey, 91, of Pitkin, LA, passed from this life on Monday, June 14, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Wayne Bailey and Brenda, David Bailey and Julie, Larry Bailey and Jeanell, all of Pitkin, LA; seven grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and a host...

Leona Williams

Leona Williams

Jun 14, 2021

Leona Bettis Williams, 96, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, June 14, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Eddie Lee Williams of DeRidder, LA, Leo Leonard Williams of Lake Charles, LA, Obie Williams, Sr. and Patricia of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Pennie Mitchell, Earnestine Hinton, both...

Vashti Constance Nichols Hudson

Vashti Constance Nichols Hudson

Jun 6, 2021

Vashti Constance “Connie” Nichols Hudson, 88, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, June 6, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Paul Hudson and Jackie of DeRidder, LA, Brent Hudson and Alice of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Karen Rankin and Billy of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Steve Wedgeworth...

Wesley Ann "Papoose" Lafleur Harvey

Wesley Ann "Papoose" Lafleur Harvey

Jun 3, 2021

Wesley Ann “Papoose” LaFleur Harvey, 85, of Evans, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, June 3, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, John “Kenny” Harvey and Kathy Stephens of Junction, LA, James Patrick Harvey and Nikki of Evans, LA, Michael O. Harvey and Rocky of Knight, LA;...

Charles Edward Terrell

Charles Edward Terrell

Jun 2, 2021

Charles Edward Terrell, 74, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty-three years, Stephanie Crawford Terrell of DeRidder, LA; son, Kenneth Terrell and Jamie of Kinder, LA; daughters, Adele Diron and Paul of DeRidder, LA; Kathy...

Darren Joseph Miller

Darren Joseph Miller

Jun 1, 2021

Darren Joseph Miller, 50, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

Darren and the crew loved to cook for the Rosepine Eagles baseball team. Cooking was a passion of Darren’s, that he shared with many by cooking for any occasion. He was the guy that was always...

Dean H. Burns

Dean H. Burns

May 30, 2021

Dean Hunter Burns, 87, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, May 30, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of sixty-two years, Cathy Burns of DeRidder, LA; son, Bret Burns and Lisa of Grayson, LA; son-in-law, Darrell Eaves of Merryville, LA; sisters, Mary Ann Burks...

Cheyenne Evylon Mcmahon

Cheyenne Evylon Mcmahon

May 29, 2021

Cheyenne Evylon White McMahon, 43, of Evans, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, May 29, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of twenty-five years, Thomas Edward McMahon of Evans, LA; sons, Rusty Dalton McMahon and Victoria of Fort Hood, TX, Henley Cole McMahon of Evans, LA;...

Jimmy Ray Gill

Jimmy Ray Gill

May 29, 2021

Jimmy Ray Gill, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, May 29, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Chester Gill of DeRidder, LA, Jeff Gill of Leesville, LA, Ray Gill & Alana of Baytown, TX; daughter, Meshell Taylor of Houston, TX; brothers, Jesse Gill of...

John A. Cooley, Sr.

John A. Cooley, Sr.

May 28, 2021

John Allen Cooley, Sr., 84, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, May 28, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of sixty-four years, Elizabeth “Liz” Cooley of Merryville, LA; son, John A. Cooley, Jr. and Cindi of Woodville, TX; daughter, Sarah Jones and Glenn of...

Wanda Lou Shirley Griffin

Wanda Lou Shirley Griffin

May 23, 2021

Wanda Lou Shirley Griffin, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, May 23, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, James A. Griffin of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Karen Corrigan and Robert N. Corrigan, Jr. of Kenedy, TX; brother, Lewis Shirley and Chris of Metairie, LA; grandchildren,...

Patsy Carpenter

Patsy Carpenter

May 21, 2021

Patsy Lee Dickhute Carpenter, 77, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, May 21, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of fifty-two years, James Carpenter; daughter, Terri Bihm and Scott of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Donald Dickhute of Washington, DC, Kenneth Dickhute of San Antonio, TX;...

John "J.W." William Person

John "J.W." William Person

May 21, 2021

John “J.W.” William Person, 83, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Friday, May 21, 2021.

John retired from Exxon after thirty years of service as a field supervisor.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty-four years, Alice Landry Person...