Obituaries

Tom Cooley

Tom Cooley

Dec 31, 2018

Tom Cooley, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, December 31, 2018.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 51 years, Lettie Cooley of DeRidder, LA; sons, Bobbie James Cooley and Charlotte of DeRidder, LA, James William Cooley, Jr. and Heike of DeRidder, LA; daughters,...

John Carl Cloar

John Carl Cloar

Dec 30, 2018

John Carl Cloar, 61, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, December 30, 2018. John enjoyed the time he had and he always loved to take time out to fish.

Those left to cherish his memory are spouse, Griselda Cloar of Merryville, LA; sons, Thomas Cloar of Merryville, LA, and...

Francis "Bo" Woodel

Francis "Bo" Woodel

Dec 30, 2018

Francis “Bo” Woodel, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, December 30, 2018.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sister, Patsy Davis of DeRidder, LA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Myrtis Woodel;...

Tom Russell, Sr.

Tom Russell, Sr.

Dec 30, 2018

Tom Russell, Sr., 80, of Sugartown, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, December 30, 2018.

Family meant the world to Tom. From all the love of his grandchildren and great grandchildren who enjoyed their PawPaw "Tom", to the friends and people that he met in his lifetime. Tom also spent time...

Raegan Cierra Herron

Raegan Cierra Herron

Dec 28, 2018

Raegan Cierra Herron, Infant, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, December 28, 2018.

Those left to cherish her memory are her father, DeShawn Herron of DeRidder, LA; mother, Raven Robinson of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Taylan Lucius, Traevian Lucius and Jakobe Herron; sister, Ashanti Herron; grandmothers, Rita Robinson and Patricia...

Robin A. Hauser

Robin A. Hauser

Dec 28, 2018

Robin A. Hauser, 55, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, December 28, 2018.

Robin was an avid supporter of the Quilts of Valor Foundation.  She retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a lieutenant after over 20 years of service.

Those left...

Megan Marie Lack

Megan Marie Lack

Dec 27, 2018

A beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend. Megan Marie Lack left this world unexpectedly, at 26, on December 27, 2018. Born in DeRidder, Louisiana on November 17, 1992 to mother, Kerry Wilson Lack of DeRidder, LA and father, Jackie Lack, of Ragley, LA.

Megan was a lover of hunting and...

Carl Ulf Albinson

Carl Ulf Albinson

Dec 26, 2018

Carl Ulf Albinson, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Rebecca Theriot Albinson of DeRidder, LA; son, Leo Albinson & Rachel of Gibson, LA; daughters, Doreen Albinson Molason of Revere, MA and Sondra Albinson Welch of...

Ann B. Whiddon

Ann B. Whiddon

Dec 24, 2018

Ann B. Whiddon, 71, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, December 24, 2018.

Those left to cherish her memory are spouse, Jimmy Whiddon, Sr. of DeRidder, LA; son, Jimmy Whiddon, Jr. and Becky of Trinity, TX; daughters, Mandi Dilks and Danny of DeRidder, LA and Belinda Whiddon of Merryville,...

Edward Keith Potter

Edward Keith Potter

Dec 19, 2018

Edward Keith Potter, 61, of Rosepine, LA, passed this life on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.

Shanda Darlene Brister Stamps

Shanda Darlene Brister Stamps

Dec 18, 2018

Shanda Darlene Brister Stamps, 55, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.

Edith "Eah" Slaydon Winfree

Edith "Eah" Slaydon Winfree

Dec 14, 2018

Graveside services for Edith “Eah” Slaydon Winfree, 95, of DeRidder, will be Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., at Beauregard Cemetery.  Edith passed away Friday, December 14, 2018, in DeRidder, LA while surrounded by her family.  A graduate of Singer High School, she earned a degree in Education from Northwestern State College in 1945.  Edith taught her...

Sammie L. Williams Jarrell

Sammie L. Williams Jarrell

Dec 13, 2018

Sammie L. Williams Jarrell was born on December 17, 1940, in Broaddus, Texas and passed from this life on December 13, 2018, at her home in Merryville, Louisiana surrounded by love.

Sammie (or Bo as she was lovingly called) touched lives everywhere she went. People who knew her, loved her laugh, giving...

Mattie Meria Mcreynolds

Mattie Meria Mcreynolds

Dec 11, 2018

Mattie Meria McReynolds, 82, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life to be present with the Lord on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

Mattie was a faithful servant of her Savior Jesus, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was the daughter of Daniel and Annie Loftice.

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David "Larry" Amerson

David "Larry" Amerson

Dec 11, 2018

David “Larry” Amerson, 71, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Known as “Blue” to many, he loved to fish and build things in his workshop. He was an operator at Kirby sawmill for many years.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of...

Hannelore Charlotte Petrey

Hannelore Charlotte Petrey

Dec 8, 2018

Hannelore Charlotte Petrey, 82, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, December 8, 2018.

Those left to cherish her memory are son, Jack Petrey and Marie of Middleburg, FL; daughters, Sandra Massingill and Shonia Jones both of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Renata Seitz, Karin Weinert and Mathilde Spinnler all of Germany;...

Carolyn Joy Luther

Carolyn Joy Luther

Dec 4, 2018

Carolyn Joy Luther, 83, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on, Tuesday, December 4, 2018.

Carolyn Joy was an avid college and professional sports fan.  She loved keeping up with politics on the local, state, and national level.  Carolyn was known for her enjoyment of any newspaper from anywhere and the...

Willie Garrett

Willie Garrett

Nov 29, 2018

Willie Garrett, 63, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, November 29, 2018.

John Wayne Ford, Sr.

John Wayne Ford, Sr.

Nov 26, 2018

John Wayne Ford, Sr., 76, of Sugartown, LA, passed from this life on Monday, November 26, 2018.

John loved the outdoors riding on the 4-wheeler and spending time with the grandchildren. He enjoyed a good day’s ride on his Harley motorcycle.

Those left to cherish his memory are his...

Larry G. Harper

Larry G. Harper

Nov 25, 2018

Larry G. Harper, 77, of Sugartown, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, November 25, 2018.

Those left to cherish his memory are a daughter, Nicole "Nicky" Shrea Freeman and a  host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November...