Obituaries

Catherine Elaine Carrier

Catherine Elaine Carrier

Oct 10, 2016

Catherine Elaine Carrier, 74, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, October 10, 2016.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Burial will follow at City of Denham Springs Cemetery in Denham Springs, LA.

David F. Barmore

David F. Barmore

Oct 10, 2016

David F. Barmore, 57, passed from this life on Monday, October 10, 2016 at his home in DeRidder, LA.

David was born on September 7, 1959 in Ruston, LA, but was a lifelong resident of DeRidder.  He graduated from DeRidder High School and went on to obtain his Bachelor of Science degree from McNeese State...

Bonita Christine Dowden

Bonita Christine Dowden

Oct 8, 2016

Bonita Christine Dowden, 54, of Ragley, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, October 8, 2016.

Christine was born on March 8, 1962 in Lake Charles, LA.  She graduated from South Beauregard High School and went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science degree from McNeese State University.  Christine loved to read,...

Robert "Bob" Alston

Robert "Bob" Alston

Oct 4, 2016

Robert “Bob” Alston passed away in his home after a brief illness on October 4, 2016. He was a resident of Rosepine and DeRidder.  He was originally from DeRidder and returned from Houston, Texas where he was employed as a senior accountant by Gulf Oil.

He was a beloved member of Grace-DeRidder...

Lee Vester "Sonny" Blount, Iii

Lee Vester "Sonny" Blount, Iii

Oct 3, 2016

Lee Vester “Sonny” Blount, III, 63, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, October 3, 2016.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday October 8, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Deridder, LA. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery.

Wanda Cofty

Wanda Cofty

Oct 3, 2016

Wanda Cofty. 65, of Bon Wier, TX, passed from this life on Monday, October 3, 2016 in DeRidder, LA.

Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Stephanie Mitchell and Alvin of Bon Wier, TX; brothers, Bruce Jacks of Newton, TX, Milton Jacks and Tina of Kirbyville, TX and Aubrey Jacks and...

Lydia Joycelyn Ross Mckee

Lydia Joycelyn Ross Mckee

Sep 28, 2016

Lydia Joycelyn Ross McKee, 92, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 28, 2016.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 5-9 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in Deridder, LA. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 30, 2016 at 10 AM at Myers Colonial...

Barbara Ann Collins Farris

Barbara Ann Collins Farris

Sep 27, 2016

Barbara Ann Collins Farris, 66, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 27, 2016.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 5-9 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home...

Charles Richard Alcorn, Sr.

Charles Richard Alcorn, Sr.

Sep 25, 2016

Charles Richard Alcorn, Sr., 79, passed away at his home in Knight Community of Vernon Parish, Louisiana surrounded by his family on September 25, 2016.

He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church also in the Knight Community.  Charles was very active in sports with the youth of Pitkin Community, and...

Johnathon Shane Says

Johnathon Shane Says

Sep 24, 2016

Johnathon Shane Says, 41, of Starks, LA passed from this life on Saturday, September 24, 2016.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 8:00 until time of service at Gambrell Baptist Church in Starks, LA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Gambrell Baptist Church in Starks, LA...

Winston Ray Hunt

Winston Ray Hunt

Sep 23, 2016

Winston Ray Hunt, 84, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, September 23, 2016 at his residence in Lake Charles, LA.

Those left to cherish his memory are his spouse, Jessie C. Hunt of Lake Charles, LA; his sons, Winston Ray Hunt, II and wife...

Shelton E. Matthis, Sr.

Shelton E. Matthis, Sr.

Sep 23, 2016

Shelton E. Matthis, Sr., 81 of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 23, 2016 in DeRidder, LA.

Mr. Matthis is survived by his son, Shelton E. Matthis, Jr. and wife Mary of Merryville, LA; his daughter, Tammye Gamez and husband Jerrell of Shepherd, TX; his brothers, Sam Matthis and...

Carole Lynell Owens Johnson

Carole Lynell Owens Johnson

Sep 21, 2016

Carole Lynell Owens Johnson, 73, of Rosepine, LA, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

Those left to cherish her memory are her spouse, Damon Johnson; her son, Kenneth N. Jones, Jr. and wife Rayla of Kansas...

Robert Earl "Bobby" Durham

Robert Earl "Bobby" Durham

Sep 18, 2016

Robert Earl (Bobby) Durham passed from this life on September 18, 2016 in Lafayette, LA at the Lafayette General Hospital. Mr. Durham was retired from the United States Navy after serving for 20 years.  His rank at the time of retirement was Chief Petty Officer.  He last served on the USS Wisconsin.

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Randy Ashworth, Sr.

Randy Ashworth, Sr.

Sep 17, 2016

Randy Ashworth, Sr., 58, of DeRidder, LA. passed from this life on Saturday, September 17, 2016.

Beloved family to carry and cherish his memory are his wife, Celia Mae Ashworth; sons, Randy Ashworth, Jr., Matthias Ashworth, Nehemiah Ashworth; daughters, Moncharee Foshee and husband Chris, Sheena Johnson and husband Daryl, Monick Ashworth; brothers, Glen Ashworth, Alvin...

Judy Virginia Isaacs Wooten

Judy Virginia Isaacs Wooten

Sep 15, 2016

Judy Virginia Isaacs Wooten went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the age of 73 after a sudden brief battle with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

She is survived by her children, DeWayne Wooten and wife Rosie, Joseph Wooten and wife Diana, Sheri Poe and husband Cliff, and...

Deneise Williams

Deneise Williams

Sep 9, 2016

Deneise Williams, 84, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 9, 2016.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Star Of Bethlehem Church in DeRidder, LA from 9:00-10:00 A.M.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Star Of Bethlehem Church in DeRidder,...

Verline S. Jeans

Verline S. Jeans

Sep 8, 2016

Verline S. Jeans, 85, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She was a lifelong member of the VFW ladies’ auxiliary in DeQuincy, Louisiana. She worked in the medical field as a long time employee of the Merryville General Hospital and retired from there.  Mrs. Jeans enjoyed her...

Jerral "Max" Wilkes

Jerral "Max" Wilkes

Sep 6, 2016

Jerral “Max” Wilkes, 76, of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Tuesday, September 6, 2016.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Burks Cemetery in Merryville, LA.

William "Bill" Felice

William "Bill" Felice

Sep 3, 2016

William “Bill” Felice, 63 of Starks, Louisiana passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 3, 2016 in his home.  He was surrounded by his wife of 40 years, Tina; daughters, Terra, Kristi, Jeanie; friends & family.

Bill was born in Lake Charles and raised in Ragley, Louisiana, where he began working at the age of 14 for...