Obituaries

Dean H. Burns

Dean H. Burns

May 30, 2021

Dean Hunter Burns, 87, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, May 30, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of sixty-two years, Cathy Burns of DeRidder, LA; son, Bret Burns and Lisa of Grayson, LA; son-in-law, Darrell Eaves of Merryville, LA; sisters, Mary Ann Burks...

Cheyenne Evylon Mcmahon

Cheyenne Evylon Mcmahon

May 29, 2021

Cheyenne Evylon White McMahon, 43, of Evans, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, May 29, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of twenty-five years, Thomas Edward McMahon of Evans, LA; sons, Rusty Dalton McMahon and Victoria of Fort Hood, TX, Henley Cole McMahon of Evans, LA;...

Jimmy Ray Gill

Jimmy Ray Gill

May 29, 2021

Jimmy Ray Gill, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, May 29, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Chester Gill of DeRidder, LA, Jeff Gill of Leesville, LA, Ray Gill & Alana of Baytown, TX; daughter, Meshell Taylor of Houston, TX; brothers, Jesse Gill of...

John A. Cooley, Sr.

John A. Cooley, Sr.

May 28, 2021

John Allen Cooley, Sr., 84, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, May 28, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of sixty-four years, Elizabeth “Liz” Cooley of Merryville, LA; son, John A. Cooley, Jr. and Cindi of Woodville, TX; daughter, Sarah Jones and Glenn of...

Wanda Lou Shirley Griffin

Wanda Lou Shirley Griffin

May 23, 2021

Wanda Lou Shirley Griffin, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, May 23, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, James A. Griffin of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Karen Corrigan and Robert N. Corrigan, Jr. of Kenedy, TX; brother, Lewis Shirley and Chris of Metairie, LA; grandchildren,...

Patsy Carpenter

Patsy Carpenter

May 21, 2021

Patsy Lee Dickhute Carpenter, 77, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, May 21, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of fifty-two years, James Carpenter; daughter, Terri Bihm and Scott of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Donald Dickhute of Washington, DC, Kenneth Dickhute of San Antonio, TX;...

John "J.W." William Person

John "J.W." William Person

May 21, 2021

John “J.W.” William Person, 83, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Friday, May 21, 2021.

John retired from Exxon after thirty years of service as a field supervisor.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty-four years, Alice Landry Person...

Linda Joyce Barrow

Linda Joyce Barrow

May 16, 2021

Linda Joyce Barrow, 79, of Orange, TX, passed from this life on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Molly Finch, Anthony Beard, Michael Beard, Herbert James, Kenneth Smith, Jacob Brown; grandchildren, McKenzie Rae Beard, Brennan Brown, Jayden Brown, Emma Brown,  Brandy Marie, April Gage, Felicia...

Michael Steve Davis

Michael Steve Davis

May 13, 2021

Michael Steve Davis, 56, of Hornbeck, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of twelve years, Joyce Davis of Hornbeck, LA; step-son, Larry Erwin of Hornbeck, LA; son, Chandlor Townsend of Crossett, AR; step-daughter, Angie Erwin of Hornbeck, LA;...

Rhonda Faye Carroll Deason

Rhonda Faye Carroll Deason

May 11, 2021

Rhonda Faye Carroll Deason, 64, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Jeremy Deason of Cravens, LA; daughter, Shandi Blankenbaker and Jeffery of Rosepine, LA; mother, Meldaise Carroll Johnson of Rosepine, LA; brother, Lester Carroll and Janice of...

Floyd Ford

Floyd Ford

May 11, 2021

Floyd Gene Ford, 64, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Anthony LaDell Weeks; daughter, Christie Martaique Ford; mother, Cetta Ford of Leesville, LA; brothers, Lawrence Ford III and Noetta of Fort Washington, MD, Dennis R. Ford of...

Estelle Rose Doyle

Estelle Rose Doyle

May 11, 2021

Estelle Rose Doyle, 54, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her brothers, Simon Doyle and Tracey of DeRidder, LA, Billy Doyle and Donna of Merryville, LA, Larry Doyle and Jean of Starks, LA and a host of nieces, nephews,...

David Lee Eddleman

David Lee Eddleman

May 10, 2021

David Lee Eddleman, 40, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Monday, May 10, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brothers, George Eddleman and Debbie of Singer, LA, Travis Eddleman and Toni of Robeline, LA, Roman Eddleman of DeQuincy, LA, Christopher Hall and Shannon of Houston, TX; sisters,...

Edla "Betty" Gill

Edla "Betty" Gill

May 8, 2021

Edla “Betty” Erickson Gill, 86, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, May 8, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Mickey Brown and Thelton of DeRidder, LA; their children, Amanda Brown of Lake Charles, LA and Shelby Brown of DeRidder, LA; Betty Clarke and son, Brennen...

Kurt Kuemerle

Kurt Kuemerle

May 6, 2021

Kurt “Sunshine” Kuemerle, 64, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Graveside service will be Monday, May 24, 2021 at 4:00 PM at the Beauregard Cemetery Pavilion in DeRidder, LA.

Robbie Havens

Robbie Havens

May 4, 2021

Robbie Evelyn Roberts Havens, 67, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

Robbie taught elementary school for 34 years, 33 of which were at Merryville High School. She was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Merryville, where she was a choir member, organist, VBS director,...

Mirinda Ernst

Mirinda Ernst

May 3, 2021

Mirinda Mae Wable Ernst, 78, of Deridder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, May 3, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of sixty-three years, Delbert Ernst of DeRidder, LA; son, Billy Ernst and Lisa of Singer, LA; daughter, Debbie Ernst Moore of Carthage, TX; brother, Melvin...

Eleanor Rae Estess Moses

Eleanor Rae Estess Moses

Apr 27, 2021

Eleanor Rae Estess Moses, 77, of Baytown, Texas, passed away April 27, 2021.

She was born on February 29, 1944 to Raymond M. Estess and Merle Ravencraft Estess. She was married to Charles Ray Moses for 21 years. Ellie had a career in customer service for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana....

Elsie Mae Mitchell

Elsie Mae Mitchell

Apr 24, 2021

Elsie Mae Mitchell, 81, of Bon Wier, TX, passed from this life on Saturday, April 24, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Alvin Mitchell and Stephanie of Bon Wier, TX; sisters, Laretha Truitt of Eunice, LA, Jean Malveaux of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Abby Cesar, Fantasia Mitchell, Alvin Mitchell,...

Rachel Richmond

Rachel Richmond

Apr 23, 2021

Rachel Richmond entered this world on June 2, 1931, born to parents Henry and Sarah Harbison in Burkeville, TX. She was the second child of four children. When Henry died in an accident, this left Sarah with four young children to raise on her own. Sarah would meet and marry Monroe Harrod and have two sons. Henryetta graduated...