Sep 2, 2014

July 25, 1949 - September 2, 2014

Dwayne Douglas Washington, Sr., 65, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this world to God’s heavenly one on Tuesday, September 2, 2014.  He was the beloved father of two children, daughter, Goldie Washington Ramsay of Marietta, GA; and son, Dwayne Douglas Washington, Jr. and wife Chantel...

Sep 1, 2014

April 30, 1933 - September 1, 2014

Samuel James Lambert, 81, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, September 1, 2014.  Samuel was the youngest of 17 children.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Joy Lambert; sons, Michael Edward Lambert of Leesville, LA, Gary Don Lambert and...

Sep 1, 2014

August 11, 1932 - September 1, 2014

James Byron McCain, 82, passed away peacefully Sept 1, 2014 following a long and heartbreaking battle with Alzheimer's disease. Funeral service will be held  at 4 PM, September 6th at First Baptist Church, DeRidder, Louisiana with Rev. Steve Thomas and Rev. Lindsey Burns officiating.  Visitation...

Aug 20, 2014

January 24, 1920 - August 20, 2014

Raburn A. Matthews, 94, of Lake Charles, LA, formerly of DeRidder, LA, and having lived most of her life in Merryville, LA, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014 in Lake Charles.  She was born on January 24, 1920 in Deweyville, TX.

Aug 19, 2014

July 17, 1924 - August 19, 2014

Wilma Smith, 90, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at her home.  Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Jennie Willard Allen and husband William of Stockbridge, GA, Judy Sanders and husband Eddie, Janice Seal , and...

Aug 18, 2014

May 20, 1960 - August 18, 2014

Britt Henry Eaves, Jr., 54, of Lake Charles, LA, passed from this life on Monday, August 18, 2014 from a supply boat accident in Venice, LA.  Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Britt Henry Eaves, Sr. and wife Ree of Lake Charles,...

Aug 14, 2014

July 12, 1931 - August 14, 2014

Aubrey Gill, 83, of Pitkin, LA passed from this life on Thursday, August 14, 2014.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Delora Gill of Pitkin, LA; son, Dennis Gill and wife Melissa of Cypress, TX; daughters, Brenda Anderson and husband David of...

Aug 14, 2014

November 5, 1934 - August 14, 2014

Wanda Elaine Henry, 79, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, August 14, 2014 in DeRidder, LA.  Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jesse “Red” Henry of Merryville, LA; son, James Stanley Pickens of Merryville, LA; daughters, Sandie Pickens Avery...

Aug 12, 2014

November 15, 1935 - August 12, 2014

On August 12, 2014, Sister Elizabeth Ruth Harris answered the Master's call and departed this life at Christus St. Patrick Hospital, Lake Charles, LA.   She was born November 15, 1935, in Natchitoches, LA, to Alfred and Pearl Seymore (Turner).  At an early age, the family...

Aug 5, 2014

February 4, 1969 - August 5, 2014

David Simon, 45, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 in Rosepine, LA.  Those left to cherish his memory are his father, James Simon of Oakdale, LA; brothers, James Simon, Jr. of Leesville, LA and Tony Simon of Houston, TX;...

Aug 5, 2014

December 19, 1943 - August 5, 2014

Edith Linn Hogan, 70, of DeRidder, LA, left this earth for her eternal home on Tuesday, August 05, 2014 at her home.  Edith was a member of Grace Church and New Life Baptist Church in DeRidder and was also a member of DeRidder Lion’s Club. ...

Aug 5, 2014

February 12, 1940 - August 5, 2014

Willis “Bill” Farris, 74 of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 in Lake Charles, LA.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 45 years, Lishe Lou Farris; sister, Bronnis Farris Vore of Cleburne, TX; very special and...

Aug 1, 2014

November 21, 1935 - August 1, 2014

Ruby Lee Cole Loftin, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, August 1, 2014 in DeRidder, LA.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Joseph AD Loftin of DeRidder, LA; son, Joseph R. Loftin & wife Debi...

Jul 31, 2014

July 15, 1951-July 31, 2014

Paula Cooley, 63, of Dickinson, TX passed from this life on Thursday, July 31, 2014 in Webster, TX.  Those left to cherish her memory are her step-brother, Ken Hollingsworth and wife Sheridan of Lumberton, TX; cousins, Brenda Kramer of Sulphur, LA and Foster Ray McMahon of Moore,...

Jul 29, 2014

June 30, 1925 - July 29, 2014

Ellaweise "Bugs" Lambert, 89, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 in Alexandria, LA.  Mrs. Lambert stood for what she believed in and enjoyed cooking, sewing, and could sell anything.  She brought the original New Orleans Style Snocones to DeRidder....

Jul 28, 2014

September 8, 1981 - July 28, 2014

Marcus Antwan Jackson, 32, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July 28, 2014 at his home.  Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Ida Sweet and husband Gregory, fiancée; Kiara S. Palmer, son, D’Monte A. Jackson; daughter, Kimya A. Jackson...

Jul 18, 2014

March 7, 1950 - July 18, 2014

Velmer “Butch” L. McClelland, 64, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 18, 2014 in Alexandria, LA.  Those left to cherish his memory his wife, Cathy McClelland of DeRidder, LA; son, Daniel McClelland of Newton, TX; son by heart Brian Shultz of...

Jul 12, 2014

January 21, 1973 - July 12, 2014

Roy Lambright, 41, of Deweyville, TX, passed from this life on Saturday, July 12, 2014 in Beaumont, TX.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Wanda Lambright of Deweyville, TX; Mother, Mary Lambright of Orange, TX; Stepsons, Jimmy Foster Jr....

Jul 7, 2014

May 20, 1930 - July 7, 2014

RC “Britt” Franks, 84, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July 7, 2014.  RC was a Church of Christ preacher for over 60 years and was a faithful and dedicated Christian. He was a member of Bivens Fire Dept, District 1 for...

Jul 6, 2014

May 5, 1962 - July 6, 2014

Marilyn Gwen King Grisham, 52, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, July 6, 2014 in Lake Charles, LA after a long battle with cancer.

Marilyn was born in Covington, LA and raised in Merryville, LA. She...