Jan 5, 2018

David E. Grantham, 68, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on January 5, 2018.

David had a passion for nature and beautiful gardens. He held memberships in the American Rhododendron Society and Azalea Society of America. He was active in the Siuslaw Chapter in Florence, Oregon and the Southeastern Chapter in...

Jan 5, 2018

Guynell Bailey Johnson, 73, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, January 5, 2018.

Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, Marvin R. Bailey of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Fay B. Culpepper of Shreveport, LA, and Dophny (Pat) White of DeRidder, LA. Preceding in death are her: parents, Elmer...

Jan 3, 2018

Death is nothing at all, I have only slipped away into the next room.  Whatever we were to each, that we are still.  Call me by my old familiar name.  Speak to me in the easy way which you always used.  Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.   Play, smile, think of me. ...

Jan 2, 2018

Couretta Michelle, 48, known to friends as “smoke” transitioned to her heavenly home on January 2, 2018 in Columbia, South Carolina.

Couretta was born to the late Mack B. “The Bull” Johnson and Christine Cooksey Johnson, in DeRidder, LA on January 13, 1969.  She was the twelfth of thirteen siblings.  She was...

Dec 25, 2017

Rev. James “Jim” Jones, 83, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Monday, December 25, 2017.

He became a licensed minister in 1978.  He worked in the Home Missionary Field in Vidalia, LA and Barnwell, SC as an Assistant Pastor and in Hartville, SC as a pastor.   Jim was a Sunday...

Dec 24, 2017

Margaret Regina Neely Barron, 82, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on December 24, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Brett D. Barron and Rachel of Merryville, LA, and Bartt W. Barron and Kristy of Merryville, LA; brothers, Maxie Neely and Betty of Bridge City, TX, Mance...

Dec 23, 2017

Dorothy Jean Gill, 72, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, December 23, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Lloyd James Gill of Leesville, LA; sister-in-law, Josie Gill McCoy of Jasper, TX; brothers-in-law, Matthew Gill & wife Esther of Woodville, TX; Robert Gill & wife...

Dec 22, 2017

Rev. Walter Griffin Morgan, 84, of DeQuincy, Louisiana took flight from the earthly life in his home, surrounded by his family, on December 22, 2017. He was a dedicated minister of the gospel and a member of First Pentecostal Church of Sulphur. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Lou Wilda Morgan (Van Winkle); two daughters, Trina...

Dec 22, 2017

Allen D. Wynne ,74, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Friday, December 22, 2017. Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Johnny Wynne of Leesville, LA and his sister, Alice Faycalicutt of Arp, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Rosie Wynne.

Dec 21, 2017

Doris Carry Reeves, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, December 21, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Charlene Reeves Donovan & Jim of Webster, TX, Deborah Lynn Reeves of DeRidder, LA, Karen Sue Reeves Tuma of Cleveland, TX, Melissa Reeves Hardy & Dale of...

Dec 20, 2017

Dorothy Faye Strickland, 62, of Newton, Texas, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 20, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Nicholas James Allen Strickland of Overton, TX; daughter, Amanda Cruz & husband Jose of Newton, TX; brother, Doyle Herrin & wife Sylvia of Vidor, TX; nine grandchildren,...

Dec 20, 2017

Betty Ruth Duhon Vincent, 73, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 20, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Louis Vincent, Jr. of Rosepine, LA; Joseph Lesley Vincent & Angela of Iowa, LA and Billy Ray Dugas, Jr. & Tiffany of Sulphur, LA; daughter, Norma...

Dec 17, 2017

Bobbie Lee Johnston, 86, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, December 17, 2017.

Bobbie was a member of Temple Baptist Church for over 63 years, where she raised her family in the Lord. She loved her church family and always enjoyed being in church with them and serving where...

Dec 15, 2017

Willie Lee McKnight, 66, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, December 15, 2017.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 23, 2017, at 11:00 AM at Norris Memorial Church of God in Christ in DeRidder, LA.

Dec 13, 2017

Barbara Ann Shinn, 85, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on December 13, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Frank Shinn of Merryville, LA; son, Frank Shinn, Jr. “Skipper” and wife Terry of Benton, LA; two grandchildren, Amber Shinn Rivers & Chris of Galena, IL and Darla...

Dec 11, 2017

Aaron Addison Stracener, 29, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, December 11, 2017.

Aaron was an avid gameplayer and he loved movies of all kinds.   He was a math whiz and tutored a host of students.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Shannon...

Dec 11, 2017

Beaver Bishop Knighton, Sr., 90, of Merryville, LA, was born on July 14, 1927 and went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 11, 2017.

Beaver was a 1958 graduate of Grambling State University.  After college, he was drafted into the Army in 1952, for the Korean Conflict.  After the...

Dec 11, 2017

Shelley Marlene Olds, 62, of DeRidder, La, passed from this life on Monday, December 11, 2017.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Burial will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana.

Dec 8, 2017

Elsie Melvenna Lois Thedford, 40, of Midwest City, OK, passed from this life on December 8, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her significant other, Allen Tanksley of Midwest City, OK; mother, Judy Robertson & Jerry of Midwest City, OK; father, Virgil Thedford & Mesa of Merryville, LA; son, Brandon...

Dec 7, 2017

Weldon Aaron Schwartz, 83, of Gillis, LA, passed from this life on December 7, 2017.

Weldon served his country as a paratrooper with the Army of the United States during the Korean Conflict.  He worked for and retired from Exxon, after decades of service.

Those left...