Obituaries

Mary L. Landry

Mary L. Landry

Apr 18, 2012

Mary L. Landry, 69, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.  Mary L. Landry was one of six children born in Deweyville, Texas to the union of the late Andrew Guillory and Samantha Hubbard Guillory, who both preceded her in death. She was baptized at an early age at Bethel A.M.E. Church. She...

Arnie Tyson

Arnie Tyson

Apr 11, 2012

Arnie Tyson, 73, of Singer, Louisiana passed from this life on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at his home. Arnie was a hard worker and enjoyed gardening.  He had a big heart and was devoted to his family.  He adored his stepchildren and grandchildren.  Arnie helped anyone he could.

Those left to cherish...

Nellie Mace

Nellie Mace

Apr 6, 2012

Nellie Mace, 74, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Friday, April 6, 2012.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Debra Williamson and husband Randy of Beaumont, Texas; Jeanie Williams and husband James of Willis, Texas; and Becky Loftin and husband John of Deridder, Louisiana; sisters, Mary Jo...

Hoy Scott

Hoy Scott

Apr 6, 2012

Hoy Scott, 89, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on April 6, 2012 in Rosepine. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lela M. Scott; sons, Zach Scott and wife Illma of DeRidder, Louisiana; Randell Scott and wife Melonie also of DeRidder and Arthur Scott of New Orleans, Louisiana; daughters, Mary Whitman of DeRidder, Louisiana;...

Donnie Ray Samuel, Sr.

Donnie Ray Samuel, Sr.

Apr 5, 2012

Donnie Ray Samuel Sr., 56, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at his home.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lee Gertha Samuel of DeRidder; sons, Mitchell Ray Samuel and wife Karen of Belgrade, Texas and Donnie Ray Samuel Jr. of Leesville, Louisiana;...

Helen Ruth Martin

Helen Ruth Martin

Apr 5, 2012

Helen Ruth Mayo Martin, 92, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Thursday, April 5, 2012 in Rosepine, LA.  Mrs. Martin is survived by two daughters, Barbara Young and husband Dale of Merryville, LA and Betty McCollough of Deridder, LA; grandchildren, Tammy Stark of Orange, TX; Dana Moore of DeRidder, LA; Karen Hebert of DeRidder, LA; and...

Henrence Neil Mckay

Henrence Neil Mckay

Mar 27, 2012

Henrence Neil McKay passed from this life on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at his home in DeRidder, Louisiana.  Those left to cherish his memory are brother, Carl McKay of Effie, Louisiana; sister, Felisha Anderson and husband Stuart of DeRidder, Louisiana; loving companion, Amber Finkle , also of DeRidder and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded...

Henry Owen "Scottie" Harvey

Henry Owen "Scottie" Harvey

Mar 17, 2012

Henry Owens “Sottie” Harvey, 77, of Evans, Louisiana passed from this life on Saturday, March 17, 2012 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  Sottie was born on October 7, 1934, to Russell and Gertrude Owens Harvey in DeRidder, Louisiana. He grew up in the Knight Community, the fifth of six children.  He was a graduate of Evans High School with...

Carl Wade Crain Ii

Carl Wade Crain Ii

Mar 10, 2012

Mr. Carl Wade Crain II, 37, died Saturday, March 10, 2012, at Town and Country Nursing Center, in Minden, Louisiana.  Born in Woodridge, Virginia, September 4, 1974, to the late Mr. Carl Wade and Peggy Crain. Mr. Crain is survived by his mother,  Ms. Peggy Crain of Zwolle, LA and sister, Kay and husband James Huff of Call,...

Wanda Ruth Fish

Wanda Ruth Fish

Mar 10, 2012

Wanda Ruth Fish, 68, passed from this life on Saturday, March 10, 2012 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Mrs. Fish was a wonderful cook and a faithful member of Bethel Grove United Pentecostal Church. Mrs. Fish worked at the Beauregard Parish Health Unit before retiring. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who will be missed by all....

Larry "Joe" Young

Larry "Joe" Young

Mar 10, 2012

Mr. Larry “Joe” Young, 60, died Saturday, March 10, 2012, at Willis-Knighton Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Born in DeRidder, Louisiana, October 25, 1951, to the late Mr. James Ocie Young and Mrs. Eula Mae Frusha Young. Mr. Young is survived by his wife, Deanna LaCombe Young of DeRidder, daughter Angie Young Mullens and husband James of DeRidder, stepson,...

Curtis Edward Meaut

Curtis Edward Meaut

Mar 4, 2012

Curtis Edward Meaut, 51, passed from this life on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at his home in DeRidder, Louisiana.

Those left to cherish his memory are brothers, L.C. Bailey of Newnan, Georgia; Pete Bailey of Mooresville, North Carolina; Jack Meaut of Beaumont, Texas and Charles Meaut of California; sisters, Linda Johnson of...

David Michael Carheel

David Michael Carheel

Feb 25, 2012

On February 8, 1958, David Michael Carheel was born to the union of the late Johnnie Carhee of Many, Louisiana and Laura Mae Guidry of Beaumont, Texas.  He attended George Washington Carver High School in DeRidder, Louisiana and later received his GED.  Mike joined Mount Canaan Baptist Church at an early age.

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Johnathan L. Crawford

Johnathan L. Crawford

Feb 24, 2012

Johnathan L. Crawford, 26, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on February 24, 2012.

He was born September 1, 1985.

He is survived by his mother, Armenner (Missy) Crawford of DeRidder; daughter, Madison Sharae Foster of Winnfield, Louisiana; brothers, Demetrius Battle of Talladega, Alabama and Douglas L. Battle...

Edward Dale Maddox

Edward Dale Maddox

Feb 23, 2012

Edward Dale Maddox, 60, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012 in DeRidder.

He is survived by his wife, Cathy Maddox of DeRidder; three sons, David Maddox and partner Micheal of Lake Charles, Christopher Maddox and wife Monica of DeRidder and Randell (Phillips) Maddox of DeRidder; three daughters, Gena Baggette...

Shirley Bernadine Hedger

Shirley Bernadine Hedger

Feb 16, 2012

Shirley Bernadine Hedger, 83, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Thursday, February 16, 2012.

Those left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Ada Mae Smith and husband Charles Leo Smith of DeRidder, Louisiana and Sherlie Eugeneia Owens of Bruner, Missouri; sisters, Faye Black, Audrey LaRoche, Cleone Tucker and Thelma...

Sandra Cooley Ogle

Sandra Cooley Ogle

Feb 16, 2012

Sandra Cooley Ogle, 65, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, after a five year battle with leukemia and lymphoma. Sandra was a member of Westview Baptist Church.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband of 42 years, Clarence Ogle of...

Christine Evon (Tina) Berwick Thompson

Christine Evon (Tina) Berwick Thompson

Feb 16, 2012

Mrs. Christine (Tina) Evon Berwick Thompson, 62, of Starks, Louisiana passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Christus St. Patrick’s Hospital.

Mrs. Thompson was born in Port Arthur, Texas, raised in Fields, Louisiana and lived most of her life in Starks. Mrs. Thompson will be most remembered for her love and devotion...

Shawn Martin

Shawn Martin

Feb 15, 2012

Shawn Martin, 48, of Church Point, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 in Lafayette, Louisiana.

He is survived by his wife, Kerrie Delano Martin of Church Point, LA; mother, Shirley Ann Martin of DeRidder, LA; brother, Andy Martin & wife Colleen of DeRidder, LA; father-in-law, Larry & Cecilia Delano of...

Clifford Seborn Cooley

Clifford Seborn Cooley

Feb 14, 2012

Clifford Seborn Cooley, born May 7, 1926 in DeRidder, Louisiana passed away on February 14, 2012 with loved ones at his bedside.

At the age of 85, Mr. Cooley leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 65 years, Marjorie Rummel Cooley of DeRidder; three daughters, Janis Jones & husband Rodney Granberry...