Obituaries
Shelia Janiece Dixon
Apr 16, 2018
Shelia Janiece Dixson, 57, of Newport, TN, passed from this life on Monday, April 16, 2018.
Shelia loved to read, was awesome at arts and crafts and was a mother to all that needed a little mothering. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and NaNa to her grandchildren. She will truly be missed...
Modest Lofton
Apr 15, 2018
Modest Lofton, 75, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, April, 15, 2018.
Mrs. Lofton taught school in the Beauregard Parish School System for 34 years, helping shape the minds and lives of countless students. She served willingly and faithfully at Mt. Zion Baptist Church and in the community.
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Bobbie Harper Pippin Evans
Apr 14, 2018
Bobbie Harper Pippin Evans, 84, entered into the eternal rest Saturday, April 14, 2018 in Sulphur, LA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mittie Harper; brothers, Frank (Bo Beep) and Donnie Harper and daughter, Debra Ann Pippin.
She is survived by her son, Brad (Becky)...
Steven Henry Tavares
Apr 12, 2018
Steven Henry Tavares, Sr., 61, of DeRidder, LA, born on January 26, 1957 in Honolulu, Hawaii, passed from this life on Thursday, April 12, 2018. He served his country in the Army during the Vietnam era and after his service, decided to stay in the Leesville/ DeRidder area. He was an all-around great person, and he was a...
Helen Ruth Spikes Walker
Apr 11, 2018
Helen Ruth Spikes Walker, 71, of DeRidder, LA, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.
Those left to cherish her memory are her three daughters, Loraine Washington, Felicia Smith, Aura Reynolds, all of DeRidder, LA; seven brothers; Donald Spikes (Delores) of DeRidder, LA, Ellis...
John Robert Faulkner
Apr 8, 2018
John Robert Faulkner, 64, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, April 8, 2018.
Mr. Faulkner served his country in the United States Army and retired after 22 years of service. He loved to do yardwork and was a handyman that could fix all kinds of things. John was a...
Julian Pernell Turner, Jr.
Apr 7, 2018
Brother Julian Pernell Turner, Jr. sunrise came on Good Friday, March 30, 2018 in Jamaica, NY. He was born at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX on June 22, 1948 to the late MSgt. Julian P. Turner, Sr. (born in Montgomery County MD) and the late Pearl B. Clark Turner (born in Rapides Parish). Julian was baptized at...
Murlin Mackie Bowlin
Apr 6, 2018
Murlin Mackie Bowlin, 82, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, April 6, 2018.
Visitation will begin Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 6:00 – 9:00PM at First United Pentecostal Church in Merryville, LA.
Visitation will continue and service will be held on Sunday, April 15, 2018, also...
Johnny James Bennett
Apr 6, 2018
Johnny James Bennett, 71, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, April 6, 2018.
Johnny proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he was wounded in action during the Vietnam Conflict. He continued to serve his country and retired from the US Army after 21 years of service.
Alvie Bailey
Apr 3, 2018
Alvie Bailey, 86, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 3, 2018.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Stephen Young & Beddie of Arlington, TX, Glenn Bailey & Peggy of Ferris, TX and Roy Bailey of Orange, TX; daughters, Patricia Gail Grooms of Leesville, LA and...
Lucy Maude Franks Warden
Apr 1, 2018
Lucy Maude Franks Warden went to be with her Lord, peacefully at home in DeRidder, Louisiana, on April 01, 2018 surrounded by her family, at the age of 80.
Lucy, lovingly known to many of her classmates, friends, and relatives as Lucy Maude, was born in her childhood home on October 28,...
Deborah Ann Cotlon Matthews
Mar 28, 2018
Celebration of the life of Deborah Ann Matthews
Deborah was born in New Orleans, LA on August 6, 1957 to Frank and Aline Cotlon. She grew up with her 13 siblings of whom she was the baby girl. In 1976, she met her future husband, Richard Matthews III, who played trombone in...

Marie Asch
Mar 24, 2018
Sister Marie Asch, 105, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on March 24, 2018.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Mary Nalley of DeRidder, LA; four grandchildren, six great grandchildren and fourteen great – great grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her parents, Elmer and Mary Etta Roller;...
Wilma "Toot" Duhon Granger
Mar 24, 2018
Funeral services for Wilma “Toot” Duhon Granger, 92, will be held at 10:00 AM, on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in DeRidder, LA. The Reverend Jude Brunette will officiate. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the Direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home, DeRidder, LA. Visitation will take place at Myers Colonial Funeral Home on...
Shirley Ann Martin
Mar 21, 2018
Shirley Ann Craft Martin, 75, originally of Merryville, LA, passed away in Westwood Manor on March 21, 2018.
Shirley was born in Merryville, LA, October 28, 1942 to Giles and Selma Craft. She attended Merryville school until the 7th grade. Then, the family moved to DeRidder in 1955. She then graduated from...
Eric Todd Knippers
Mar 19, 2018
Eric Todd Knippers, 43, of Many, LA, passed from this life on March 19, 2018.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Madalon Martin Merchant and James of Leesville, LA; father, Glen Dale Knippers of Many, LA; daughter, Lela Akili Knippers and her mother Laura Blankenship of Rosepine, LA; son,...
Johnny William Hunt
Mar 8, 2018
Johnny William Hunt, 72, of Pitkin, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, March, 8, 2018.
Mr. Hunt graduated from Leesville High School in 1963. He joined the US Military in 1962 – Electronic School with the US Navy. In 1965 he enrolled at University of Louisiana in Lafayette, LA, sponsored by...
Eva Mae Acker
Mar 5, 2018
Eva Mae Acker, 69, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, March 5, 2018.
Eva was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She worked for the Beauregard Parish School System for 16 years before retiring. She loved taking care of her house plants and spoiling her grandchildren. She will...
Rose Mary Kulaga
Mar 3, 2018
Rose Mary Kulaga, 72, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, March, 03, 2018.
Rose Mary was a graduate of DeRidder High School, class of 1965. After graduate she attended North Western State University. She was a member of Ludington Baptist Church. She loved her family and enjoyed the time...

Suree Williams
Mar 2, 2018
Suree Williams, 32, of Dry Creek, LA, passed from this life on Friday, March 2, 2018.
Suree was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She was the best mother anyone could ask for; taking care of her family, cooking, caring for the animals, cutting the children’s hair, doing everything around...
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