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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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,...

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.

Mar 24, 2016

September 30, 1950 - March 24, 2016

Elmo Monroe Jr., fondly known as "Tooty" was born on September 30, 1950 in Leesville, LA.  He was born to the proud parents of the late Elmo Monroe and the late Emma D. Monroe Jefferson.

On Thursday evening, March...

Mar 24, 2016

March 15, 1946 - March 24, 2016

Rocky Wayne Chaney, 70, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, March 24, 2016.  He is survived by his wife, Denise Chaney. A graveside service will be held Friday, April 1, 2016 at 2:00pm at Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville, LA.

Mar 21, 2016

November 29, 1949 - March 21, 2016

Carol Faye Smith, 66, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, March 21, 2016 at her home.  Carol loved to cook.  She never wanted much out of life, but she loved her grandchildren.

Those left to cherish...

Mar 21, 2016

February 26, 1962 - March 21, 2016

Jeffery Ray Allison, Sr., 54, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, March 21, 2016.  You may have known him as Big AL, Maddog, or maybe just Jeff, but we called him Daddy.  On March 21, 2016, “Daddy” traded in his earthly body...