Mar 1, 2013

Louise Parnell-Keel, 81, of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Friday, March 1, 2013. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Joe Joshlin and wife Connie of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Judy Joshlin Purvis and husband Richard, of Gulf Port, MS, Barbara Joshlin Burr of Jasper, TX and Ulita Faye Joshlin Watson and husband Alvin, of...

Feb 24, 2013

Kenneth Randall Gill, 54, of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at his home. Mr. Gill was a life resident of the Merryville area.  He worked as a diesel mechanic but worked on anything. He loved to hunt and fish and was of the apostolic faith. Those left to cherish his memory are...

Feb 21, 2013

Otto Joseph Stephens, retired Game Warden and cattle farmer passed away on February 21, 2013 at Rosepine Retirement Center.  Otto was born March 22, 1918 in Leesville, LA to Willie G. and Doshie (Cryer) Stephens.  He passed away a few weeks shy of his 95th birthday.

A longtime resident of the Cottonwood...

Feb 20, 2013

Lela Scott, 80, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 in Baker, LA  Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Zachary Scott and wife Illma of DeRidder, LA, Randell Scott and wife Melanie of DeRidder, LA and Arthur Scott of Kenner, LA; daughters, Mary Whitman of DeRidder, LA, Patricia Wallace of...

Feb 19, 2013

David Glen Gillis, 64, of Starks, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 19, 2013.  Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Greg Gillis and wife Becky of Starks, LA; niece, Melinda Johnson; great nieces, Jordan Gillis and Kennedie Stewart.  He was preceeded in death by his parents, Lawson and Vernell Gillis and sister, Poppy...

Feb 18, 2013

Linda Marie Johnson, 64, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Monday, February 18, 2013 at her home. She was a great Moma and loving Nana and lived her life for her family and for the Lord. She will be missed but not forgotten. We love you Moma. Those left to cherish her memory are her sons,...

Feb 16, 2013

Shirley Poole, Jr. 73, of DeQuincy, LA passed from this life on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Poole; sons, Arthur Poole and wife Monique of DeQuincy, LA and Ricky Poole and wife Dwanna of DeQuincy, LA; daughters, Theresa Sanders and Paul Rupert of Alexandria, LA and Sherry Booty and...

Feb 14, 2013

Christy Strickland, 37, of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Thursday, February 14, 2013. Christy, was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Keith Strickland; sons, Zachary and Walker Strickland; daughter, Haili Strickland; granddaughter, Xoey Strickland all of Merryville, LA; mother, Linda Patterson of Evans, LA and she...

Feb 11, 2013

Helen Marie Daffin, 91, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Monday, February 11, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Daffin was a member of Westview Baptist Church. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, James C. (Jim) Daffin, Jr. and wife Katie of Evans, LA; daughters, Jeraldine D.(Jerry) Jones and husband Major of DeRidder, LA,...

Feb 10, 2013

Gladys Peters Banks Henry passed from this life on Sunday, February 10, 2013.  Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Gerald D. Banks and wife Martha of DeRidder, LA, Ronnie Banks and wife Betty of DeRidder, LA, Mike Banks and wife Angela of Dry Creek, LA and Michael Paul Henry and wife Carla of DeRidder, LA;...

Feb 6, 2013

Willia Mae Johnson, 78, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Frank Johnson, Jr. of DeRidder, La; sons, Eldridge Johnson and wife Ann of Lawton, OK and Frederick Johnson of Columbia, SC; daughters, Clara Bruce and husband David of DeRidder, LA, Barbara Mark and...

Feb 5, 2013

Annie Mae Burgin, 75, of Starks, LA passed from this life on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in Lake Charles, LA. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Billy Burgin of Starks, LA and her son, John Burgin and wife Colleen of Starks, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Sue Bates. Visitation...

Feb 4, 2013

Mary McKinney, 65, of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Monday, February 4, 2013 in Lake Charles, LA. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Robert Wayne McKinney Sr.; son, Robert Wayne McKinney Jr. and wife Denise of Merryville, LA; daughter, Kimberly Verrett and husband Kevin of DeRidder, LA; brothers, John Marks and wife Sharon...

Feb 4, 2013

Jacqueline Marie Stracener, 46, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Monday, February 4, 2013 at her home.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Coty Stracener and wife Melissa of DeRidder, LA and Patrick Stracener of Leesville, LA; daughter, Shalamar Prater and husband Kenneth of DeRidder, LA; mother,...

Jan 31, 2013

Dwayne Dominick, Jr., 47, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Thursday, January 31, 2013.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Eula Dominick of DeRidder, LA; sons, Dwayne Dominick, Jr, Quentin D. Dominick and Chazz S. Dominick all of DeRidder; daughters, Raquel Dominick of DeRidder, LA and Maria...

Jan 25, 2013

Tab Laray Arnold, 47 of  Leesville, LA passed from this life on Friday, January 25, 2013 at his home.

Those left to cherish his memory are his father, Clarence Arnold Jr.; mother, V. Beverly Arnold; brother J. Mickey Arnold, two sisters, Faith S. Bryant and Candi L. Arnold; brother-in-law, Gary W. Bryant;...

Jan 24, 2013

Wanda Wilson, 59, of  Starks, LA passed from this life on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at her home. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Larry Statum Jr. and wife Gelena of DeQuincy, LA, Edward Allen Statum of Vinton, LA and...

Jan 23, 2013

Joseph Dupas, Jr., 85, of DeRidder, LA went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2013.He was born February 26, 1927 in Mansura, LA, the son of the late Pierre and Ellen Dupas.  He was one of 8 siblings. On June 23, 1946 he married Marjorie Batiste, who survives.He performed several duties while employed by International Paper...

Jan 18, 2013

Harold Myers, 81, of DeQuincy, LA passed from this life on Friday, January 18, 2013 in Jennings, LA.  Mr. Myers was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He and his wife traveled and went camping for 20 years.  He loved horses and cows and dearly loved his tractor.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Billie...

Jan 12, 2013

Annette Smith, 62, of DeRidder, LA entered into eternal peace on Saturday, January 12, 2013 in DeRidder, LA.  Mrs. Smith was married to her loving husband Michael “Mike” Smith for 35 years. Mrs. Smith loved spending time with her grandchildren. She fought cancer for 1 year and 7 months. She was truly a fighter until the end.