Obituaries

Kelvin Dale Fowler

Kelvin Dale Fowler

Sep 20, 2018

Kelvin Dale Fowler, 60, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, September 20, 2018.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, DeWilla Fowler of DeRidder, LA; sons, Joseph L. Ford & Misty Renee of DeRidder, LA, Kenneth Fowler & Sharon of DeRidder, LA and Kelvin Lynn Fowler of...

Dorothy Georgia Franklin

Dorothy Georgia Franklin

Sep 19, 2018

Dorothy Georgia Franklin, 84, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 19, 2018.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Richard Franklin and Elaine of Puyallup, WA, Russell Franklin of Port Orchard, WA, Rodger Franklin and Tammy of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Kathryn Foote of DeRidder, LA, Karen...

Rose Mary Clark

Rose Mary Clark

Sep 16, 2018

Rose Mary Clark, 71, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, September 16, 2018.

Those left to cherish her memory are son, Michael Clark of Merryville, LA; brother, Irvin Clark and Ann of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Ashley McShan and Ray of El Paso. TX, Joshua Clark and Anna of Rosepine,...

Sylvia Anne Doyle

Sylvia Anne Doyle

Sep 14, 2018

Sylvia Ann Doyle, 68, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 14, 2018.

Those left to cherish her memory are son, Dustin Doyle and Kimberly of Merryville, LA; brothers, Lenard “Bo” Doyle, Jr. and Debbie of Groves, TX and Gary Doyle and Debbie of Merryville, LA; sisters, Adra Smith...

Wanda Merle Bailey

Wanda Merle Bailey

Sep 13, 2018

Wanda Merle Bailey, 79, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, September 13, 2018.

She married her husband Marvin Ray Bailey in November of 1955, and had 63 glorious and wonderful years together. The great love of Mother’s life was her three children Paul, Pam and Tony. She loved each...

William "Bill" Allen Cranford, Ii

William "Bill" Allen Cranford, Ii

Sep 12, 2018

William “Bill” Allen Cranford, II, 41, of Sulphur, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.

Those left to cherish his memory are, daughter, Jaelyn Elaine Cranford of Las Vegas, NV; father, Allen Cranford; mother, Ginger Dearing of Las Vegas, NV; sisters, Catrina Ann Cranford of Las Vegas, NV, Alicia...

Ruby Lee Craft

Ruby Lee Craft

Sep 7, 2018

Ruby Lee Craft, 92, of Burr Ferry, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September, 7, 2018.

Ruby loved her precious cat “Miss Kitty” and adored her poodles.  She was passionate about her love for the Lord.  Her favorite past times were hunting, fishing and working in her flower gardens.

Gloria Maxine Rumsey

Gloria Maxine Rumsey

Sep 6, 2018

Gloria Maxine Rumsey, 89, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 68 years, Robert Rumsey of DeRidder, LA; brother, Marrion Monroe Cryer, Jr. and Judith of DeRidder, LA and a host of other family and friends. She was preceded...

Terri Lee Busby

Terri Lee Busby

Sep 5, 2018

Terri Lee Busby, 62, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.

Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Lillian Westlake & Casey of Leesville, LA; brother, Edward Potter of Rosepine, LA; grandchildren, Trevor Westlake, Evan Westlake, Ryan Westlake and Nathan Westlake; and a host of cousins, family and friends....

Robin Lynn Burks Spence

Robin Lynn Burks Spence

Sep 5, 2018

Robin Lynn Burks Spence, 48 of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.

Those left to cherish her memory are her spouse, Bruce Spence of DeRidder, LA; sons, Bruce Braden Spence, Keith Allen Higginbotham and Skylar Spence all of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Shantel Marie Higginbotham of DeRidder, LA;...

Gerald Lee Read

Gerald Lee Read

Sep 3, 2018

Gerald Lee Read, 88 of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, September, 3, 2018.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Billie Gene Read of Merryville, LA; son, Gerald Read of Merryville, LA; sister, Merle Craft of Merryville, LA; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a host...

Freddie Coker

Freddie Coker

Sep 3, 2018

Freddie Wayne Coker, 67 of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, September 3, 2018.

Those left to cherish his memory are spouse, Deborah Dotson Coker of DeRidder, LA; sons, Vaugh Coker and Renee of San Antonio, TX and Kirklan Coker of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Monique Coker of DeRidder, LA; mother,...

Marquita Nichelle Wright

Marquita Nichelle Wright

Aug 27, 2018

Marquita Nichelle Wright, 24 of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, August 27, 2018.

Marquita loved her children dearly. She spent precious time with them as much as she could. She will truly be missed by all.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Niyah...

Gregorio "Greg" Cabrera, Jr.

Gregorio "Greg" Cabrera, Jr.

Aug 27, 2018

Gregorio “Greg” Cabrera, Jr., 18, of Dry Creek, LA, passed from this life on Monday, August, 27, 2018.

Greg was a Senior at East Beauregard High School.  He spent his free time hunting and fishing.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Suzi and Earl Gillette, Jr....

Delanie Marie Ashworth

Delanie Marie Ashworth

Aug 18, 2018

DeLanie Marie Ashworth, infant, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, August 18, 2018.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at 10:00AM at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, LA.

Kennith Bernard Noble

Kennith Bernard Noble

Aug 17, 2018

Kennith Bernard Noble, 60, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, August 17, 2018.

Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at St. Mary Church of God in Christ, 501 E. 6th St., DeRidder, LA. Pastor Piper will be officiating.

Floyd E. Wright

Floyd E. Wright

Aug 13, 2018

Floyd E. Wright, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, August 13, 2018.

Most known him as Mr. Floyd but we knew him as Pawpaw. His pride and joy was his family. His entire life was circled around them and cherished every minute together. He had the biggest heart of...

Conagher "Lathen" Cantrell

Conagher "Lathen" Cantrell

Aug 10, 2018

Conagher “Lathen” Cantrell, 23, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, August 10, 2018.

Those left to cherish his memory are his fiancée, Kayla Johnson of Leesville; sons, Carson David Johnson and Cohen Wayne Johnson of Leesville, LA; father, Charles “Chuck” Lynn Cantrell of DeRidder, LA; mother, Lamonica Lynn Cooley...

Paul Lee Dockrey

Paul Lee Dockrey

Aug 9, 2018

Paul Lee Dockrey, 82, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, August 9, 2018.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, June Evelyn Dockrey of DeRidder, LA: sons, Richard Lee Rodriguez of Rosepine, LA, Floyd Bolton Rodriguez and Delores of Evans, LA, and Grady Lewis Dockrey of DeRidder,...

Linda Delores Simon

Linda Delores Simon

Aug 7, 2018

Sister Linda Delores Simon was born in DeRidder, Louisiana on September 1, 1949. She departed this life on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital at the age of 68.

She accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, mother, wife and...