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Amos Luster, Jr.

Amos Luster, Jr.

Apr 13, 2016

June 10, 1942 - April 13, 2016

Amos Lee Luster Jt. 74 of DeRidder was called to his heavenly home, Wednesday, April 13, 2916 at DeRidder Retirement and Rehab.  He was in the Graduating Career Class of 1959. He served for this country as a World War II Veteran and was a...

Albert Lee Brown

Albert Lee Brown

Apr 12, 2016

October 7, 1054 - April 12, 2016

Albert Lee Brown, 61, of DeRidder, LA; passed from this life on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at his residence.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sisters: Dorothy Davis of DeRidder, LA and Shirley Brown and husband Alouther of Dallas, TX:  ...

Karen L. Read Schlett

Karen L. Read Schlett

Apr 12, 2016

September 27, 1951 - April 12, 2016

Karen L. Read Schlett, 64, of Houston, TX, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Houston, TX.  Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Randy Michael Morrison and friend, Sherry Luce, and Norman Schlett and wife Jenni all of Houston,...

Susan Jean Bennett

Susan Jean Bennett

Apr 11, 2016

December 14, 1948 -  April 11, 2016

Susan Jean Bennett, 67, of Sulphur, LA, passed from this life on Monday, April 11, 2016 in Sulphur, LA.  Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 35 years, Elmer Bennett of Sulphur, LA; children, Greg Sittig and Dena Leblanc of Sulphur, LA,...

Jack Dempsey Franks

Jack Dempsey Franks

Apr 10, 2016

September 12, 1922 - April 10, 2016

Jack Dempsey Franks, 93, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, April 10, 2016.  He was a WWII veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Ronnie Franks...

Charles Calloway

Charles Calloway

Apr 10, 2016

Charles Calloway, 81, DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Sunday, April 10, 2016 in Lake Charles, LA.  Charles was a 32nd degree Mason in Rosepine, and was a volunteer Blue Jacket at Beauregard Memorial Hospital.  He was a lifelong hunter and fisherman and enjoyed camping and travelling.

Those left to cherish...

Idell Blackmon Mccurley

Idell Blackmon Mccurley

Apr 7, 2016

December 16, 1920 - April 7, 2016

Idell Blackmon McCurley was born on the family farm near Merryville, Louisiana, to James Clark and Roxie (Whiddon) Blackmon on December 26, 1920. She passed away on April 7, 2016, in Austin, Texas.

Idell’s visitation will be Monday, April 11 from 6-8pm...

Joseph Christopher Watts, Sr.

Joseph Christopher Watts, Sr.

Apr 5, 2016

February 7, 1952 - April 5, 2016

Joseph Christopher Watts, Sr. was born February 7, 1952, to the union of Dudley Cole Watts, Sr. and Thelma White Watts, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

He grew up in Abita Springs, Louisiana.  He attended Abita Elementary School and graduated...

Robert A. "Bob" Welborn

Robert A. "Bob" Welborn

Apr 5, 2016

August 2, 1929 - April 5, 2016

Robert A. “Bob” Welborn, of DeRidder, Louisiana received that which he had faithfully pursued, stepping into the city “whose builder and maker is God”, Tuesday, April 5, 2016.  He was a man of honor, setting standards of character, integrity and honesty, that would challenge any...

Trishia Skinner

Trishia Skinner

Apr 3, 2016

October 23, 1970 - April 3, 2016

Trishia Skinner, 45, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Sunday, April 3, 2016.  Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Richard Skinner of DeRidder, LA; sons, Nicholas Skinner of Lake Charles, LA, and Domenic Skinner and wife Amy of DeRidder, LA;...

James Mcclendon

James Mcclendon

Apr 2, 2016

May 23, 1932 - April 2, 2016

Betty Jo Franks Giles, 83, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, April 2, 2016 in Lake Charles, LA.  Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Debra LeGault of Albuquerque, NM, and Diana Bacque of Edmondton, KY; brothers, Walter and Bruce...

Betty Jo Franks Giles

Betty Jo Franks Giles

Apr 2, 2016

May 23, 1932 - April 2, 2016

Betty Jo Franks Giles, 83, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, April 2, 2016 in Lake Charles, LA.  Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Debra LeGault of Albuquerque, NM, and Diana Bacque of Edmondton, KY; brothers, Walter and Bruce...

Allen Blady

Allen Blady

Mar 31, 2016

Allen Blady, 65, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at his home.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Gertrud Blady of Rosepine; sons, Gavin Blady and wife Amber of Rosepine, and Justin Blady and wife Pepper of Ponchatula, LA; daughters, Sabine Broussard and husband Steve of...

Thomas Ray Pierce

Thomas Ray Pierce

Mar 30, 2016

November 27, 1946 - March 30, 2016

Thomas Ray Pierce, 69, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in DeQuincy, LA.  Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Thomas Ray Pierce Jr. of Pittsfield, MA, and Gary Arthur Pierce of DeQuincy, LA; daughters, Andrea Diane...

Norman Craig, Sr.

Norman Craig, Sr.

Mar 30, 2016

July 4, 1965 - March 30, 2016

Norman Ross Craig Sr., 50, of Houston, TX, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Lynden B. Johnson Hospital in Houston, TX.  He was born July 4, 1965 to Naomi Craig and the late Earl James Craig, Sr., in DeRidder, LA.  He...

Larry Wayne Gamble

Larry Wayne Gamble

Mar 29, 2016

October 15, 1950 - March 29, 2016

Larry Wayne Gamble, 65, of Iowa, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in Houston, TX.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ruth Gamble, their children ,La Rhon and Lo Rhel all of Iowa, LA, Angela Lemon, Anthony Lemon,...

Roy Rheams

Roy Rheams

Mar 29, 2016

February 27, 1931 - March 29, 2016

Roy Rheams, 86, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at his home.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Betty S. Rheams of DeRidder, LA; son, Roy Rheams and wife Tracy of Conroe, TX; daughters, Linda Hemperley...

Billie Burnett

Billie Burnett

Mar 26, 2016

August 18, 1933 - March 26, 2016

Billie Burnett, 82, of Clarksville, IN passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016 in Louisville, KY.  Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, James Burnett and wife Denise of Batesville, AR, Kenneth Burnett of Batesville, AR, Donnie Burnett and wife Bridgette of McKinney, TX,...

Buford Nelson

Buford Nelson

Mar 26, 2016

October 18, 1953 - March 26, 2016

Buford Nelson, 62 of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, March 26, 2016.

Those left to cherish his memory are his very devoted companion, Annie Mae Scott; brother, Willie (Bill) Clark Sr.; sisters, Elizabeth Maxie and Brenda Isler; adopted brother,...

Lillian Orene Davis Smith

Lillian Orene Davis Smith

Mar 25, 2016

November 21, 1924 - March 25, 2016

Lillian Orene Davis Smith, one of seven children, was born to Henry and Beulah Green Davis on November 21, 1924 in DeRidder, LA.   Lillian passed from this life on March 25, 2016 a the age of 91 years, 4 months, and 4 days.

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