Obituaries

Patricia Neal Matherne

Patricia Neal Matherne

Aug 8, 2017

Patricia Neal Matherne, 63, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on August 8, 2017.

Pat touched many lives with her kindness and generosity. She never met a stranger and was a good friend to everyone. She loved deeply and wholeheartedly.  She never missed an opportunity to spread happiness with her unique...

Malvern C. Galloway

Malvern C. Galloway

Aug 6, 2017

Malvern C. Galloway, 90, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on August 6, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Malvern was born in DeRidder, Louisiana on April 5, 1927 and was known to family and friends as “M.C. or Vern”.  He loved the outdoors – camping, fishing, hunting,...

Esther Rosale Mcdaniel

Esther Rosale Mcdaniel

Aug 4, 2017

Esther Rosale McDaniel, 68, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, August 4, 2017.

She was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Kandy Leahy & husband Brian of Laquey, MO; son, Robbey Swank of Colorado;...

Lonnie C. Cole, Jr.

Lonnie C. Cole, Jr.

Aug 3, 2017

Lonnie C. Cole, Jr., 92, was born October 11, 1924 and passed away August 3, 2017 holding the hand of his devoted wife of 70 years, Anna Verne, and surrounded by his loving family.

L.C., affectionally known as PapPaw was a Christian, proud veteran of WWII, a mechanic at Transco Pipeline for...

Jayse Allen Ray Pierce

Jayse Allen Ray Pierce

Jul 31, 2017

Jayse Allen Ray Pierce, 3, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July 31, 2017.

Our “Superman” was so special to us.  Jayse will truly be missed and forever treasured in our hearts.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Tony and B’trice Pierce, and...

Lucille Lois Bassett Harvey

Lucille Lois Bassett Harvey

Jul 30, 2017

Lucille Lois Bassett Harvey was born October 29, 1924 in Pickering, LA, to the late W. Bassett and Lily Mae Williams. She was the youngest of four children.   (Lula Matthews, Herman Tyson, and Annie Bell McClinton - DeRidder, LA). Both parents and siblings all preceded her in death.

Lucille confessed a hope...

Ellen Marie Allen

Ellen Marie Allen

Jul 28, 2017

Ellen Marie Allen, 72, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 28, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Michael Allen and wife Linda and Mark Wayne Allen and wife Kelley both of Merryville, LA; brothers Jimmy Karr and wife Lillian of Dequincy, LA, Larry Jo...

Herman Mack Foster

Herman Mack Foster

Jul 24, 2017

Herman Mack Foster, 70, of Starks, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July 24, 2017.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 from 6:00-9:00 PM at Lunita Pentecostal Church in DeQuincy, LA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Lunita Pentecostal Church...

Roger Edward Pierce

Roger Edward Pierce

Jul 23, 2017

Roger Edward Pierce, 61, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, July 23, 2017.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Smokey Cove Pentecostal Church in Singer, LA. Burial will follow at Newlin Cemetery in Singer, LA. Brother Clyde Clark will officiate.

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Alicia Hernandez Harlow

Alicia Hernandez Harlow

Jul 23, 2017

Alicia Hernandez Harlow, 71, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, July 23, 2017. She served her country as a nurse in the United States Army and proudly served in Okinawa during the Vietnam conflict.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 32 years, Milton Harlow, retired...

Joshua Touchet

Joshua Touchet

Jul 22, 2017

Joshua Touchet, 24, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, July 22, 2017.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Michael Todd and Kristin Lee Runge Touchet of Porter, TX; girlfriend, Brittney Barnes of Porter, TX; sisters, Taryn Marie Touchet and Jordan Nicole Touchet both of Porter TX;...

Dolores Ann Bordine

Dolores Ann Bordine

Jul 20, 2017

Dolores Ann Bordine, 78, of Evans, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, July 20, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, William Bordine and Charlotte of Fairview, LA; daughter, Robin Memminger and Demond of Hammond, LA; and sister, Lorraine Zbikowski of Dearborn, MI; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren, and one on...

Lynn B. Cornwell Ii

Lynn B. Cornwell Ii

Jul 19, 2017

Lynn B. Cornwell II, 39, of Merryville, LA (Bivens Community) passed from life on Wednesday, July 19, 2017.

A visitation and service will be held on Friday, July 21, 2017 starting from 10:00 AM until time of service at 2:00 PM at Boxwood Church of Christ in Merryville, LA. Burial will follow...

Katherine Giles Williams

Katherine Giles Williams

Jul 16, 2017

Katherine Giles Williams, 71, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, July 16, 2017.

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, July 19, 2017, all at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.

Matias "Matt" Herrera

Matias "Matt" Herrera

Jul 14, 2017

Matias “Matt” Herrera, 77, of Merryville, Louisiana passed from this life on Friday July 14, 2017.

Matias was born on May 5, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas, but his mom always said May 4, 1940.  At the age of 18 he went into the Army and retired after 26 years as Staff Sergeant.  He spent...

Colten Lee Wellman

Colten Lee Wellman

Jul 14, 2017

Colten Lee Wellman, 7, of Pineville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 14, 2017.

Those left to cherish his memory are his father, Trevor Wellman of Lacamp, LA; mother, Brittany Lynn Wellman and fiancé David Moore, Jr., of Pineville, LA; grandparents, Velda Wellman of Lacamp, LA, Gordon and Sherry Tarver...

Rufus Edwin Hanchey

Rufus Edwin Hanchey

Jul 8, 2017

Rufus Edwin Hanchey, 75, of Dry Creek, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 7, 2017.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Bret Hanchey & wife Tammi of DeRidder and Jeff Hanchey & wife Michelle also of DeRidder and 3 Grandchildren, Myles Hanchey, Ian Hanchey and Gabby Young...

Brandon Wesley Jeans

Brandon Wesley Jeans

Jul 4, 2017

Brandon Wesley Jeans, 26, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Jeffery & Celeste Jeans of Merryville, LA; sister, Shelby Louise Jeans & fiancé, Parker Owen of DeRidder, LA; grandmother, Marion Danice Jeans of Merryville, LA; one spectacular...

Irma Dolores Douglas

Irma Dolores Douglas

Jul 3, 2017

Irma Dolores Douglas, 93, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on July 3, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Daniel Douglas and wife Cindy of Merryville, LA; daughter, Linda Wiley and husband Stephen of Merryville, LA; and brother, Wacy Stamps of Merryville, LA; five grandchildren, six great...

Ben "Sarge" Loftin

Ben "Sarge" Loftin

Jun 30, 2017

Ben Loftin, 62, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on June 30, 2017.

Ben “Sarge”, went to be with his Lord and Savior three days prior to his 63rd birthday.  Ben was a loving husband, grandfather, father, son, grandson, and brother.  He was employed by Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder for...