Obituaries

Keith Maurice Bryant

Keith Maurice Bryant

May 23, 2014

November 10, 1973 - May 23, 2014

Keithan Maurice Bryant, 40, of Deridder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, May 23, 2014 in Shreveport, LA.  Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Landus Patterson of DeRidder, LA; brother, Lopez Bryant of DeRidder, LA; 4 half brothers; 6 half sisters;...

Jimmy Lee Young

Jimmy Lee Young

May 22, 2014

May 2, 1946 - May 22, 2014

Jimmy Lee Young, 68, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, May 22, 2014 in DeRidder, LA.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Leslie Allan Young and wife Heather of Oklahoma; daughters, Cassandra Kay...

Charles A. Casburg

Charles A. Casburg

May 22, 2014

December 3, 1922 - May 22, 2014

Charles A. Casburg, 91, of Starks, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at his home.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 68 years, Margaret Casburg; daughter, Linda Martin of Starks, LA; sister, Ann Pardo of Brookland, TX;...

Martha Bennett

Martha Bennett

May 19, 2014

June 20, 1949 - May 19, 2014

Martha Ann Bennett, 64, of DeRidder, La, passed from this life on Monday, May 19, 2014 in Rosepine, La.  Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Tommy Bennett of DeRidder, LA; sons, Chad Joseph Hollie ad wife Linda of Scott, LA, Brandon Shane...

Abraham "Buddy" Bailey

Abraham "Buddy" Bailey

May 18, 2014

October 19, 1940 - May 18, 2014

Abraham “Buddy” Bailey, 73, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, May 18, 2014.  Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Lawrence “Dewayne” Bailey and wife Ma-Chierly of the Phillipines, George Bailey and wife Eva of DeRidder, LA, and Kenneth Riggle...

Joyce Rae Hickman

Joyce Rae Hickman

May 17, 2014

December 24, 1927 - May 17, 2014

Joyce Rae Hickman, 86, of DeRidder, LA, stepped into Heaven on Saturday, May 17, 2014 with her son and daughter-in-law at her side.  Joyce was born on December 24, 1927 to Robert and Mattie Miers of DeRidder.  She graduated from DeRidder High School and worked...

Jackson

Jackson

May 12, 2014

March 15, 1930 - May 12, 2014

Robert Jackson, 84, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, May 12, 2014.  He is survived by 4 sons and 8 daughters.

Visitation and Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Morning Star Church...

Steve Thomas Wilson

Steve Thomas Wilson

May 9, 2014

August 28, 1957 - May 9, 2014

Steve Thomas Wilson, 56, of Bon Wier, TX, passed from this life on Friday, May 9, 2014 in Beaumont, TX.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lisa Wilson; son, Steve Thomas Wilson II of Bon Weir, TX; daughters, Gwen Atkinson of Merryville,...

Joyce Abbott Pruitt

Joyce Abbott Pruitt

May 8, 2014

February 14, 1928 - May 8, 2014

Joyce Abbott Pruitt, 86, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at her home.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Harold “Johnny” Pruitt and wife Linda of Creole, LA; daughters, Mary Fontenot and husband...

Calvin Engrum, Jr.

Calvin Engrum, Jr.

May 5, 2014

January 6, 1926 - May 5, 2014

Calvin Engrum, Jr., 88, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, May 5, 2014 in Alexandria, LA.  Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Verlyn Jones and Reda Coleman (Minister Melvin) of New Llano, LA, Myra Engrum of Baton Rouge, LA,...

Dorris Christina Lemmon Chitty

Dorris Christina Lemmon Chitty

May 3, 2014

December 10, 1921 - May 3, 2014

Dorris Christina Lemmon Chitty, 92, a longtime resident of Houma, LA, passed away at 1:30am, Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Heritage Manor Stratmore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Shreveport, LA.  Visitation will be from 7:00pm until 9:00pm, Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home...

Dollie Rae Perry

Dollie Rae Perry

May 3, 2014

July 13, 1931 - May 3, 2014

Dollie Rae Perry, 82, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, May 3, 2014.  Those left to cherish her memory are her Son, Claydon Perry of Merryville, LA; Brothers, Buck Spillers of Merryville, LA, John & Wife Lillian Spillers of Port Neches, TX;...

Eloise Williams

Eloise Williams

May 1, 2014

August 21, 1927 - May 1, 2014

On the afternoon of May 1, 2014, Eloise celebrated her homecoming, surrounded by her family while being cared for by Beauregard Memorial Hospital’s ICU staff and Dr. Pandya.  Eloise passed after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s, she was 87.  Eloise was born on August 21,...

Ola Mae Brown Goodman

Ola Mae Brown Goodman

Apr 30, 2014

January 1, 1933 - April 30, 2014

Ola Mae Brown Goodman, 81, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 30, 2014.  Those left to cherish her memory are her memory are her daughter, Janette Duke and husband Allen Ray of DeRidder, LA; son, Donald Wayne Dew of Leesville, LA;...

Braylon Luther Kemp

Braylon Luther Kemp

Apr 30, 2014

April 30, 2014

Braylon Luther Kemp, infant son of Alicia and Christopher Kemp, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 30, 2014.  Those left to cherish his memory are his parents; brother, Devin Chance Rice-Kemp of Mandeville, LA; grandparents, Luther “Billy” and Beverly Edwards of DeRidder, LA, Emma and...

Yvonne Manning

Yvonne Manning

Apr 29, 2014

May 29, 1933 - April 29, 2014

Yvonne Manning, 80, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 29, 2014.  Mrs. Manning was a prayer warrior.  She had a prayer for everyone.  She also loved cooking for others and her kitchen was always open.

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Sigrid Taylor

Sigrid Taylor

Apr 28, 2014

February 6, 1944 - April 28, 2014

Sigrid Taylor, 70, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, April 28, 2014.  Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Chris Taylor of Leesville, LA, and Frank Werner of Germany; daughter, Melanie Taylor of Leesville, LA; grandchildren, Jasmin Bojko of Ottweiller,...

Sue Mcleod

Sue Mcleod

Apr 27, 2014

May 10, 1955 - April 27, 2014

Sue McLeod, 58, of Singer, LA, passed from this life Sunday, April 27, 2014 at her home. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Shawn McLeod of Singer, LA; sons, Shawn Dale Fruge, Denny Joel Fruge, and Jason Michael Fruge; brothers, Glen, James,...

Nancy L. Irwin

Nancy L. Irwin

Apr 25, 2014

August 12, 1937 - April 25, 2014

Nancy L. Irwin, 76, of DeRidder, LA, passed away peacefully in Houston, TX, Friday, April 25, 2014.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 29, 2014 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Ludington Baptist Church in DeRidder, LA.  Her celebration of life will be held on Wednesday,...

Jerry Don "J.D." Ayres

Jerry Don "J.D." Ayres

Apr 24, 2014

June 26, 1962 - April 24, 2014

Jerry Don “JD” Ayers, 51, of Merryville, LA passed away on April 24, 2014 at his home after battling a long time illness.  He was surrounded by family and friends.  JD was born on June 26, 1962 in Shawnee, OK, the son of Marilyn Boland...