Obituaries

James C. Scott

James C. Scott

Nov 5, 2012

James C. Scott (64) died on November 5th, 2012 with family in DeRidder, Louisiana.  James Clide Scott was born on August 10, 1948 at Scott Settlement in Rosepine, Louisiana to Maranda (Lands) Scott and Central Scott and reared in DeRidder with his six brothers and sister.   James moved to California in the late 1960’s and worked for the...

Susan Weathers

Susan Weathers

Oct 28, 2012

Susan Weathers, 33, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, LA.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Derrick Weathers; daughters, Destiny and Desiree Weathers and Summer Jones; step-son, Derrick Lee Weathers all of DeRidder, LA; Brothers, Cedric Allen...

Patsy Ruth Giles

Patsy Ruth Giles

Oct 26, 2012

Patsy Ruth Giles, 67, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Friday, October 26, 2012.

Those left to cherish her memory are: sons: Robert Allen Giles, Sr. and Wife Toni of DeRidder, LA, Anthony Wayne Giles and Wife Janet of Merryville, LA; daughters: Carla Jeanette Slaydon and Husband Wayne Jr. of...

Robert Wilde, Jr.

Robert Wilde, Jr.

Oct 26, 2012

Robert Wilde, Jr. 68, of Merryville, Louisiana passed from this life on Friday, October  26, 2012.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Mary Alice Wilde of Merryville, Louisiana and brothers, Ronald Lewis Wilde of Tuscon, Arizona and Randy Wilde of Merryville, Louisiana.

A...

Willie Edd Rogers

Willie Edd Rogers

Oct 16, 2012

Willie Edd Rogers, 64, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 16, 2012.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Abigail Rogers; son, Heath Rogers and daughter, Carla Rogers both of South Carolina and stepson, Albert R. Cooksey Jr. of DeRidder, LA; four brothers and five sisters...

Peggy Lynn Freeman

Peggy Lynn Freeman

Oct 16, 2012

Peggy Lynn Freeman, 58, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 16, 2012.Peggy was born June 18, 1954 to Doris Major and Leonard Freeman Sr. (L.C) in Beauregard, LA. Peggy graduated from Cashmere High School in 1974.  She was employed by Centennial Wireless until 1999.

Those left to cherish...

Willie Faye "Jane" Jeane

Willie Faye "Jane" Jeane

Oct 15, 2012

Willie Faye “Jane” Jeane, 83, of Leesville, Louisiana, passed from this life on Monday, October 15, 2012. Willie was a member of Canaan Baptist Church. She liked the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, sewing, crocheting and just a little bit of everything.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, John Dewey...

Alex J. Wilcox

Alex J. Wilcox

Oct 8, 2012

Alex J. Wilcox, 87, passed from this life on Monday, October 8, 2012.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana.  Funeral service will be held on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 11:00am at Calvary Baptist Church in Merryville, Louisiana....

Judy Geraldine Kay

Judy Geraldine Kay

Oct 4, 2012

Judy Geraldine Kay, 79, of Deridder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, October 4, 2012.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Judy Carlson and husband Donald Sr. of Merryville, LA; grandsons, Corey,  Colby, Craig and Brandon Carlson; great granddaughters, Katelyn Carlson and Jada Eaves; great-great grandson, Caiden Carlson...

Marilyn Baggett Clay

Marilyn Baggett Clay

Oct 4, 2012

Marilyn Baggett Clay, 50, of Leesville, Louisiana passed from this life on Thursday, October 4, 2012. She was born on November 12, 1961 to the proud parents of Oscar and Mary Baggett.  She was a native of DeRidder, LA.  and was a resident of Leesville, LA.  She accepted Jehovah at an early age.  She attended DeRidder High School. ...

Jack Dempsey Cochran

Jack Dempsey Cochran

Oct 1, 2012

Jack Dempsey Cochran, 88, of Merryville, Louisiana, born on Feb. 14, 1924, passed from this life at his home on Monday afternoon, October 1, 2012.  Jack was a farmer and was also employed with Arco Oil and Gas as a mechanic for 38 years having retired in 1984.  His hobbies were fishing, gardening and he was always interested...

Carlis Withers

Carlis Withers

Sep 24, 2012

Carlis Withers, 77, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Monday, September 24, 2012 at his home.  A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 1, 2012 at 2:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana.

Bryant "B.L." Simpson

Bryant "B.L." Simpson

Sep 24, 2012

Bryant (B.L.) Simpson, 68, of Merryville, Louisiana, passed from this life on Monday, September 24, 2012 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Nancy Simpson; brother William F. Simpson and wife Trish of DeRidder, LA and a host of nieces, nephews...

Marie Keel

Marie Keel

Sep 23, 2012

Marie Keel, 90, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at Rosepine Retirement and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Keel was a loving mother and grandmother and she loved to quilt.

Those left to cherish her memory are daughters, Kay Foshee and husband Billy of DeRidder, Louisiana and Gail...

Billy Ray Frith

Billy Ray Frith

Sep 22, 2012

Billy Ray Frith, 76, of Merryville, Louisiana, passed from this life on Saturday,  September 22, 2012.  Billy was born in Warden, LA to Grant and Molly Frith.  He grew up in Monroe, LA and lived in Merryville, LA for 41 years.  He retired from Boise Cascade in 2000.  Billy was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  He...

Tossye Lee Hewitt Eaves

Tossye Lee Hewitt Eaves

Sep 22, 2012

Tossye Lee Eaves, 87, of Merryville, LA went to meet her Lord on Saturday, September 22, 2012. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 from 5-9pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.  Her Homegoing Service will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church in Merryville. Pastor Wayne Squyres...

Katina Roshto

Katina Roshto

Sep 21, 2012

Katina Roshto, 37, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Friday, September 21, 2012 in Lake Charles, LA.

She is survived by her parents, Reed and Vanessa Roshto of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Michael Roshto and wife Kayla of DeRidder, LA and Jason Roshto of Sulphur, LA; sister, Crystal Roshto of Rosepine,...

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Gary "Maddog" Ducote

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Gary "Maddog" Ducote

Sep 14, 2012

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Gary W. “Maddog” Ducote, 54, passed from this life on Friday, September 14, 2012 at his home in DeRidder, Louisiana. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 10:00 am at New Life Baptist Church in DeRidder.

Gary was a graduate of Pineville...

Florine Ashworth

Florine Ashworth

Sep 14, 2012

Mother Florine Ashworth died on September 14, 2012, with her family by her side at Beauregard Memorial Hospital.  She was born March 13, 1933 in Bancroft, Louisiana to Archie and Collie Williams. She was baptized at St. Paul Church of God in Christ under the leadership of the late Elder A. C. Abram.  She was a loving wife,...

John Sliman

John Sliman

Sep 3, 2012

John Sliman, 47, of Moss Bluff, Louisiana passed from this life on Monday, September 3, 2012 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.  John was a retired Captain from Phelps Correctional Center. He loved to hunt and fish and was a loving companion, father, son, grand dad and uncle.

Those left to cherish his...