Obituaries

Robert Dale Lanier

Robert Dale Lanier

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...

John Watson "Johnny" Wooten

John Watson "Johnny" Wooten

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...

Barbara Elaine Schmitt Hindsman

Barbara Elaine Schmitt Hindsman

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...

Randy Joe Wilbanks

Randy Joe Wilbanks

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...

David Hickman

David Hickman

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...

Doris Una Lucius Walker

Doris Una Lucius Walker

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,...

Curtis Earl Jackson

Curtis Earl Jackson

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,...

Joseph Wendell Horne, Sr.

Joseph Wendell Horne, Sr.

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...

Jerrel Arthur Lambright

Jerrel Arthur Lambright

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...

William "Willie" Simpson, Sr.

William "Willie" Simpson, Sr.

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;...

Ellen Juanita Lytle-Bowles

Ellen Juanita Lytle-Bowles

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...

Michael Leon Foster

Michael Leon Foster

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...

Gene H. Mayo

Gene H. Mayo

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...

Lydia Susan Amerson Gill

Lydia Susan Amerson Gill

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,...

Jack Milton Alston

Jack Milton Alston

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...

Jessie "Aunt Jessie" Mae Frusha Jones

Jessie "Aunt Jessie" Mae Frusha Jones

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...

Carmen Alvarado

Carmen Alvarado

Dec 19, 2019

Carmen Alvarado, 86, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, December 19, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Sarah Ortiz of DeRidder, LA; brother, Tama Cardona of Hato Rey, PR; sisters, Daisy Cardona Rivera of Baymon, PR, Aida Cardona of Baymon, PR; grandchildren, Frankie Ortiz and...

Ethel P. Hall

Ethel P. Hall

Dec 19, 2019

Ethel P. Hall, 82, of Anacoco, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, December 19, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Hall; son, Roy “Breezy” Halstead; father, Roy Pollard; mother, Amy Dougharty;...

Betty Patin

Betty Patin

Dec 16, 2019

Betty Patin, 59, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, December 16, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Christopher Edwin Wilson and Amy of Longville, LA and Derek DeWayne Smith of Houston, TX; sister Helen Ruth Sharber and John of Westlake, LA; grandchildren, Tyler Wilson, Reagan...

Maria Victoria Morales

Maria Victoria Morales

Dec 16, 2019

Maria Victoria Morales, 87, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, December 16, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Francisco “Frank” Antonio Morales and Neomi of DeRidder, LA;  brothers, Jesus “Chucho” Galvan and Margarita of Queretari, MX and Marcos Galvan and Rosa of Salvatierra, MX; sisters,...