Obituaries

Wanda Wilson

Wanda Wilson

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...

Joseph Dupas, Jr., 2013

Joseph Dupas, Jr., 2013

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...

Harold Myers

Harold Myers

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...

Annette Smith

Annette Smith

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.

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Cursetta Ann Piper

Cursetta Ann Piper

Jan 10, 2013

Cursetta Ann Piper, 54, of DeRidder, LA, passed  from this life on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at her  home.  Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Quinetta Humphries and Malletta Humphries of DeRidder, LA; father, Rufus Piper of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Alphonso Piper and wife Deon of Savannah, GA, Rufus Piper, Jr. and wife Priscilla of...

Robert "Bob" Myers

Robert "Bob" Myers

Jan 7, 2013

Robert “Bob” Myers, 71 of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Monday, January 7, 2013.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Robert Myers, Jr. and wife Becky of Russell, Kentucky and Jackie Freeman and wife Peggy of Kirbyville, Texas; daughters, Rhonda Nichols and husband Stormy of Call, Texas...

David Leon Gibson

David Leon Gibson

Jan 3, 2013

David Leon Gibson, 77 of Kyle, TX passed from this life on Thursday, January 3, 2013. Mr. Gibson will be remembered for his sense of humor and telling funny jokes. He never met a stranger and will be greatly missed. Those left to cherish his memory are his sister, Yvonne Dewvall and husband Lee Roy of Austin, TX;...

Morrill Glenn Alston, Sr.

Morrill Glenn Alston, Sr.

Jan 2, 2013

Morrill Glenn Alston, Sr., 71 of Singer, LA entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 in DeRidder, LA.

Morrill was born in Singer, LA to the late Clayburn and Odie Miers Alston.  He attended Singer High School and married Venita Doescher.  Morrill worked for Jones Tractor in DeRidder and then...

Mary Droddy Mcsweeney

Mary Droddy Mcsweeney

Jan 2, 2013

Mary Droddy McSweeney, 72 of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Wednesday, January 2, 2013.  Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Edward McSweeney; sons, Rodney McSweeney and wife Darla of DeRidder, LA and James McSweeney of Merryville, LA; daughters, Tammy Thornton of Dothan, AL and Karen Lee of Charleston, SC; brother, LeRoy Droddy and...

Peggy Mccullough

Peggy Mccullough

Dec 31, 2012

Peggy McCullough of Merryville, Louisiana passed from this life on Monday, December 31, 2012.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, William Junior McCullough; sons, Roger McCullough and Walter McCullough; daughters, Angie Eaves and husband Randy and Renee Moulton and husband Lamar; one sister; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren...

Derick L. Acker-Herron

Derick L. Acker-Herron

Dec 31, 2012

Derrick L. Acker-Herron, 33 of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Monday, December 31, 2012.

Those left to cherish his memory are his Father, Steven Herron of Houston, TX; Mother, Patricia D. Lowery of Leesville, LA; Daughter, Jada D. Acker of Ft. Hood, GA; Brothers, Andre’ Herron of Lake Charles, LA,...

Larry Dean Collins

Larry Dean Collins

Dec 31, 2012

Larry Dean Collins, 59, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, December 31, 2012 at his home.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Joy Collins of Merryville, LA; sons, Greg Collins and wife Dana of Merryville, LA, Cory Collins and Brenda Stephens of DeRidder, LA and Zachary Collins of San Diego, California; daughter,...

Deborah Conner Jones

Deborah Conner Jones

Dec 29, 2012

Mrs. Deborah Conner Jones, elect lady and wife of Rev. Dr. James A. Jones, Jr., went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ at 12:46 PM, Saturday, December 29, 2012, after a lengthy bout with metastic breast cancer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William H. Conner, Jr. and Frances Madeline Smith, both...

Wesley Melbourne Young

Wesley Melbourne Young

Dec 27, 2012

Wesley Melbourne Young, 53, of Douglasville, Ga passed from this life on December 27, 2012 at his home.  Those left to cherish his memory are his father, Wilbur Young of Splendora, TX; mother, Carole Franks Dunn and husband William Drinkwater of Freeport, FL; brother, James Young of Freeport, FL; sister, Sabrina Clough and husband David of Douglasville, GA;...

Gary Dean Burks

Gary Dean Burks

Dec 26, 2012

Gary Dean Burks, 64,  of Starks, LA passed from this life on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at his home.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Janice; son, Greg Burks; daughter, Jody Stracener and husband Steven all of Starks, LA and one grandchild, Dylon Taylor.  He was preceded in death by his parents, R.C. and Irene...

Margaret B. Dees

Margaret B. Dees

Dec 26, 2012

Margaret B. Dees, 83, left this life on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at her home in DeRidder, Louisiana.

Born in Berea, Ohio, on February 28, 1929, she and her family moved to Colorado Springs, CO, during her teenage years where she graduated from Colorado  Springs High.  While he was in Colorado for his health, she...

Jonathan Owen Marks

Jonathan Owen Marks

Dec 24, 2012

Jonathan Owen Marks, 24, of Woodville, TX passed from this life on Monday, December 24, 2012.  Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Mary Christine Hadlock of DeRidder, LA and father, Robert Marks, Sr. of DeRidder, LA.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mary Katherine Iles Seale

Mary Katherine Iles Seale

Dec 20, 2012

Mary Katherine Iles Seale, 86, of DeRidder, Louisiana went home to heaven on Thursday December 20th, 2012.

Mary was born to William Penn Iles and Mildred Campbell Iles, both of Beauregard Parish pioneer families, on August 23rd, 1926.  She graduated first in her class from Dry Creek High School and earned an...

Marvin Bolton, Sr.

Marvin Bolton, Sr.

Dec 19, 2012

Marvin Bolton, Sr., 54, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Wednesday, December 19, 2012.  Mr. Bolton was retired from the U.S. Army.  He was an infantry soldier and was very devoted to the U.S. Army.  Marvin was also a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother.

Those left to cherish his...

Doris "Dollie" Mayo Wilcox

Doris "Dollie" Mayo Wilcox

Dec 19, 2012

Memorial Services for Doris “Dollie” Mayo Wilcox will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Flactor Baptist Church, Hicks, Louisiana with Pastor Huey Haymon and Pastor Lorraine Smith officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., Friday, December 21, 2012 and on Saturday, December 22, 2012 beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time of service. ...