Obituaries

Wanda Louise Brown

Wanda Louise Brown

Mar 10, 2014

September 17, 1933 - March 10, 2014

Wanda Louise Brown, 80, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, March 10, 2014.  Wanda was a life resident of DeRidder, a mother and homemaker.  She was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church.

Those left to...

Lawrence Norman Cooley

Lawrence Norman Cooley

Mar 4, 2014

Norman Cooley, 74, of DeQuincy, LA passed from this life on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at his home.  Norman served in the U.S. Army from May 1956 until April 1959 and served 3 years in the Panama Canal Zone.  He worked at Cities Service  and retired from Local 106 Pipefitters.  Norman was an avid deer hunter.  He was...

James David Bennett

James David Bennett

Feb 28, 2014

June 25, 1960 - February 28, 2014

Jim Bennett, 53, transitioned from this life to life everlasting on February 28, 2014 in DeRidder, Louisiana.  Jim, a native of DeRidder, living in Merryville, is survived by his daughter, April Rhenja, and grandson, Amir, of Orlando, Florida; three siblings:  Janice Vinyard, Becky Hammerschmidt, and...

Essie Dee Akin

Essie Dee Akin

Feb 24, 2014

April 16, 1936 - February 24, 2014

Essie Dee Akin, 77, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, February 24, 2014 at her home.  Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Vanessa Roshto and husband Reed, and Judy Richard, all of DeRidder, LA; sister, Effie Whinstine and husband...

Marvin Elvin Swain

Marvin Elvin Swain

Feb 21, 2014

October 27, 1934 - February 21, 2014

Marvin Elvin Swain, 79, passed from this life on February 21, 2014 in Texas.

He is survived by his children, Christine Hall & Husband Ray of Garland, TX, Keith Swain of Bloomsdale, MO, Nathan Swain & Wife Sandra of Garland, TX, Deborah...

Alzadia Lucille Jordan

Alzadia Lucille Jordan

Feb 19, 2014

October 7, 1927 - February 19, 2014

Alzadia Lucille Jordan, 86, of Merryville, La, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 in Lake Charles, LA.  Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Louis Jordan and wife Stephanie Denise; Luke Jordan, Jr. and wife Clora; and Leo Jordan;  and...

Jett Allen Farris

Jett Allen Farris

Feb 19, 2014

October 11, 2007 - February 19, 2014

Jett Allen Farris, 6, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 19, 2014.  Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Heath and Cassandra Farris; sisters, Kynlee Farris and Adelynn Lambert, all of Merryville, LA; grandfather, Charles Farris of Merryville, LA;...

Lois Marie Evans

Lois Marie Evans

Feb 15, 2014

March 16, 1933 - February 15, 2014

Lois Marie Evans, 80, of Ragley, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, February 15, 2014 in Lake Charles, LA.  Those left to cherish her memory are her son, David Evans and wife Lee of Houston, TX; daughter, Linda Spooner and husband Scott of Ragley,...

Damon Randall Miller

Damon Randall Miller

Feb 9, 2014

August 22, 1978 - February 9, 2014

Damon Randall Miller, 35, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, February 9, 2014 in Lake Charles, LA.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Brandy Miller of DeRidder, LA; parents, Stephen and Pamela Miller...

Walter Ray Evans

Walter Ray Evans

Feb 8, 2014

December 3, 1950 - February 8, 2014

Walter Ray Evans, 63, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Saturday, February 8, 2014.  Mr. Evans received his minister’s license in 1975 and was ordained in 1988.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Lois...

Douglas Schysm

Douglas Schysm

Feb 1, 2014

June 7, 1948 - February 1, 2014

Douglas Schysm, Sr., 65, of Longville, LA passed from this life on Saturday, February 1, 2014 in Little Rock, AR.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sherry Schysm of Longville, LA; sons, Douglas Dearl Schysm, Jr....

Gwendolyn Brewer

Gwendolyn Brewer

Feb 1, 2014

January 26, 1952 - February 1, 2014

Gwendolyn Brewer, 62, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, February 1, 2014 in Sulphur, LA.  Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Scott Brewer; daughter, Holly Amanda Carpenter and husband Thomas of DeRidder, LA; cousin, Karen Sue Hyatt of Singer,...

Chevis Doucet

Chevis Doucet

Feb 1, 2014

October 20, 1921 - February 1, 2014

Chevis Doucet, 92, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, February 1, 2014.

He is survived by his wife, Pearl Doucet of Merryville, LA.  A graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 1:00...

Erie Lee Mazyck

Erie Lee Mazyck

Jan 28, 2014

September 15, 1946 - January 28, 2014

Erie Lee Mazyck was born September 15, 1946 in DeRidder, Louisiana, to the late Mary Mazyck and Neele Jackson. Erie accepted Christ at an early age where she became a member of Starlight Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor, Lutheran Smith.

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Mary Catherine Humble Gibson

Mary Catherine Humble Gibson

Jan 27, 2014

August 14, 1947 - January 27, 2014

Mary Catherine Humble Gibson, 66, passed on to be with our Lord on January 27, 2014 at her residence in Fisher, Louisiana.

She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of almost 46 years, Malcolm Keith Gibson; daughter,...

Bertha Davis

Bertha Davis

Jan 27, 2014

July 22, 1916 - January 27, 2014

Bertha Davis, 97, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, January 27, 2014.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Daniel Archer and wife Linda of DeRidder; daughters, Lee Davis of Tampa, FL, and Lillie...

Robert Pierce

Robert Pierce

Jan 27, 2014

May 15, 1944 - January 27, 2014

Robert Allen Pierce, 69, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Monday, January 27, 2014 in Lake Charles, LA.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Susan Pierce of Singer, LA; daughters, Tammie Rigmaiden and husband...

Kallie Laine Gilbert

Kallie Laine Gilbert

Jan 25, 2014

January 20, 2014 - January 25, 2014

Kallie Laine Gilbert, infant daughter of Cory and Sarah Gilbert of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, January 25, 2014 in New Orleans, LA.

Those left to cherish her memory are her parents; sister, Braylee Breaux of...

Larry Keel, Sr.

Larry Keel, Sr.

Jan 24, 2014

June 3, 1958 - January 24, 2014

Larry Keel, Sr., 56, of Rosepine, LA passed from this life on Friday, January 24, 2014 in Rosepine, LA.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 27, 2014 at 2:00PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Burial will be held in Old...

Junior Cansler

Junior Cansler

Jan 22, 2014

July 30, 1930 - January 22, 2014

Junior Cansler, 83, of Starks, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2014.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Brandy Boudreaux of Mauriceville, TX; grandchildren, triplets, Reagan, Madison, and Landon; and longtime companion, Sharon...