Jan 20, 2020

Virgil “Pete Keel” Thedford, 77 of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Monday, January 20, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his spouse of 27 years, Mesa Allen Thedford, of Merryville, LA; sons, Jason Hernandez and Jessica DuBose of Kirbyville, TX, Richard Thedford of Sallisaw, OK; sisters, Evelyn Keel...

Jan 19, 2020

Elouise Hooper Jenkins, 71, of Bon Wier, TX, passed from this life on Sunday, January 19, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Earnest “Bobo” Jenkins, Jr. of Bon Wier, TX; daughter, Latrisha Delores Jenkins of Bon Wier, TX; brothers, Fred Douglas Hooper, John Glen Hooper and Brian Keith...

Jan 19, 2020

Bill Wooley, 86, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, January 19, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Tammy Sue Phillips of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Kelly Joe and Stephen and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his...

Jan 19, 2020

Milton Eugene “Mickey” Whitaker, 85, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, January 19, 2020.

Mickey played steel guitar most of his life.  He loved to play at church and around town with his fellow musicians. During the 50’s and 60’s he played in New Mexico before settling back in...

Jan 16, 2020

Robert Dale Lanier, 62, of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Thursday, January 16, 2020.

Robert had a big heart and would do anything for anyone.  He always had a kind word and a huge smile when you ran into him around town.  He loved life and his family and friends...

Jan 15, 2020

John Watson (Johnny) Wooten passed away January 15, 2020, in his hometown of DeRidder, Louisiana. He was born February 20, 1946 to John and Bernice Wooten. Johnny never married and was preceded in death by his parents.

He was a graduate of DeRidder High School and attended both McNeese State University and...

Jan 8, 2020

Barbara Elaine Schmitt Hindsman, 82, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Grant Miller of Humble, TX; daughters, Robbie Nelson and John of Rosepine, LA, Rhonda Godfrey and Andrew of DeRidder, LA, Danna Hindsman of Sulphur, LA, Donna...

Jan 4, 2020

Randy Joe Wilbanks, 60, of Mabelvale, AR, passed from this life on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sister, Pam Lambert and Elton of Mabelvale, AR; nephews and nieces, Ryan Lambert and Grace of Bryant, AR, Shasta Moore and Ronnie of Mabelvale, AR, Coby Lambert and...

Jan 4, 2020

David Hickman, 81, of Knight Community, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, David Hickman of Augusta, GA, Stephen Hickman & Artie, Dwight Hickman & Violet, Trollis Hickman & Christy, Grant Brazzle and Earliemae, all of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Gail...

Jan 2, 2020

Doris Una Lucius Walker, 88, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Bruce Walker and Judy of DeRidder, LA and Keith Walker and Lynn of Merryville, LA; daughters, Judy Faye Keel of DeRidder, LA, Suzy Johnson of DeRidder,...

Jan 2, 2020

Curtis Earl Jackson, 54, of Newton, TX, passed from this life on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of ten years, Angela Marie Jackson of Newton, TX; daughter, Tresa Irene Jackson of Newton, TX; brothers, Timothy Jackson and fianceé, Carrie Breneman of Spring, TX,...

Dec 30, 2019

Joseph Wendell Horne, Sr., 71, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, December, 30, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 31 years, Gearldine Horne of DeRidder, LA; sons, Joseph Horne, Jr. and Lisa, Columbus Horne and LaTonya, and Randy Horne and Jessica, all of...

Dec 28, 2019

Jerrel Arthur Lambright, 70, of Starks, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, December 28, 2019.

Jerrel was an investigator for the Beauregard Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney’s Office for many years until Hardy Myers talked him into becoming a Funeral Director.  He began his career in funeral service at Myers...

Dec 28, 2019

William “Willie” Simpson, Sr., 81, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, December 28, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Charol Lynn Simpson of Rosepine, LA, Sharon Jean Bailey of DeRidder, LA; brother, Amos Simpson, Jr. of DeRidder, LA; sister, Freida Simpson Snapp of DeRidder, LA;...

Dec 24, 2019

Ellen Juanita Lytle-Bowles, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Shannon Lytle and Shelly of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Dean Lytle, Amber Lytle, both of DeRidder, LA and Daley Lytle Lege of Kaplan, LA; and a host of...

Dec 21, 2019

Gene H. Mayo, 79, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carolyn Janell Young Mayo of DeRidder, LA; son, Brent Mayo and Donna of Fernandina Beach, FL; daughter, Peggy Jantz and Shannon of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Johnny Mayo...

Dec 21, 2019

1SG Michael Leon Foster, 64, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

He was a 1975 graduate of Capitol Senior High School in Baton Rouge, LA.  Upon completion of high school, he joined the United States Army, where he faithfully served 22 years.

Those...

Dec 20, 2019

Lydia Susan Amerson Gill, 58, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, December 20, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 30 years, Jessie Lee Gill of DeRidder, LA; sons, Jessie Lee Gill, Jr. of Cottonwood, LA, Jerry Gill and Stephanie of Cottonwood, LA; daughter,...

Dec 20, 2019

Jack Milton Alston, born October 10, 1937 in Singer, LA, passed from this life on Friday, December 20, 2019 in the comfort of his son and daughter-in-law’s home at the age of 82.

Jack loved his hometown of Singer, LA and the people who lived there. He was a member of the...

Dec 20, 2019

Jessie “Aunt Jessie” Mae Frusha Jones, 84, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, December 20, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sister, Betty Galloway of Merryville, LA; children; Susan, Joyce, Sarah, Matthew Jones; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and...