Obituaries

Willis "Bill" Farris

Willis "Bill" Farris

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...

David Simon

David Simon

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;...

Edith Linn Hogan

Edith Linn Hogan

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. ...

Ruby Lee Cole Loftin

Ruby Lee Cole Loftin

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...

Paula Cooley

Paula Cooley

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,...

Ellaweise "Bugs" Lambert

Ellaweise "Bugs" Lambert

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....

Marcus Antwan Jackson

Marcus Antwan Jackson

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...

Velmer "Butch" L. Mcclelland

Velmer "Butch" L. Mcclelland

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...

Roy Lambright

Roy Lambright

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....

R.C. "Britt" Franks

R.C. "Britt" Franks

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...

Marilyn Gwen King Grisham

Marilyn Gwen King Grisham

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...

Robert Lee "Bobby" Iles, Jr.

Robert Lee "Bobby" Iles, Jr.

Jul 5, 2014

February 9, 1943 - July 5, 2014

Robert Lee “Bobby” Iles, Jr. 71, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, July 5, 2014 in DeRidder, LA.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 ½ years, Kay Iles of DeRidder, LA;...

Mitchell Jordan, Sr.

Mitchell Jordan, Sr.

Jul 5, 2014

August 17, 1956 - July 5, 2014

Mitchell Jordan Sr. 57, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, July 5, 2014.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Robin Jordan of DeRidder, LA.  Sons, Mitchell Jordan Jr. and wife Tonia of Merryville,...

Joyce Evelyn Midkiff Dean

Joyce Evelyn Midkiff Dean

Jul 4, 2014

November 18, 1926 - July 4, 2014

Joyce Evelyn Midkiff Dean was born November 18, 1926 to David and Inez (Winham) Midkiff, and passed away July 4, 2014. She graduated from Evans High School in 1944, and later worked at the Royal Cafe` in DeRidder.  After marrying, she traveled and lived in...

Cecil Ray Broeder

Cecil Ray Broeder

Jul 4, 2014

February 1, 1933 - July 4, 2014

Cecil Ray Broeder, 81, of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Friday, July 4, 2014 in DeRidder, LA. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda Broeder of Merryville, LA; sons, Charles Ray Broeder & Wife Karen of Farmerville, LA, and Paul...

Juanita Freeman Johnson

Juanita Freeman Johnson

Jul 4, 2014

January 28, 1919 - July 4, 2014

Juanita Freeman Jones, 95, of Deridder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 4, 2014 at her home.  Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Salis Lee of DeRidder, LA, and William Lee of Dallas, TX; daughter, Rena Turner Lee of Dallas,...

Lol Rue Louis Sampson

Lol Rue Louis Sampson

Jul 4, 2014

July 11, 1934 - July 4, 2014

Lol Rue Sampson, 79, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 4, 2014 in Lake Charles, LA.  Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Clarence Dixon and Commodore Dixon; daughters, Janice Dixon, Jane Cornell Lewis Randle, Carlos Jones Mackey and...

Douglas Laine Fee

Douglas Laine Fee

Jul 3, 2014

August, 4, 1933 - July 3, 2014

Douglas Waine Fee, 80, of Cottonwood, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, July 3, 2014.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Beverly Colton & Husband Woodrow of Knight Community, LA, Johnette O’Hara & Husband Pat of Pickering, LA,...

Howard Glenn Goodknight

Howard Glenn Goodknight

Jul 1, 2014

April 10, 1945 - July 1, 2014

Howard Glenn Goodknight, 69, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 in DeRidder.  Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, William Goodknight and wife Bobbie of Merryville; nephew, Michael Goodknight and wife Kristi of Ft. Campbell, KY; great...

Medford Glass

Medford Glass

Jun 25, 2014

January 4, 1924 - June 25, 2014

Medford L. Glass, 90, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 25, 2014.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Naomi A. Glass of DeRidder, LA; son, Novy Glass of DeRidder, LA; granddaughter, Meredith Glass of Baton...