Obituaries

Ernest Ralston Roll

Ernest Ralston Roll

Oct 5, 2020

Ernest Ralsten Roll, 94, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, October 5, 2020.

Ernie met the love of his life and after three years, he married Margaret Richter, together they raised five wonderful children. He was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather. He was a man of great honor...

Linda Rose Glaspie Ellis

Linda Rose Glaspie Ellis

Oct 2, 2020

Linda Rose Glaspie Ellis, 62, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, October 2, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Ethan Lamar Shrout of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Billy Foshee and Kay of DeRidder, LA, David Glaspie of Anacoco, LA; sisters, Mary Jernigan of Anacoco, LA, Gloria...

Vessa Lee Skinner Simmons

Vessa Lee Skinner Simmons

Sep 29, 2020

Vessa Lee Skinner Simmons, 63, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

On August 5, 1957, the fourth child of the union of Alvin, Sr. and Lucinda Vinson Skinner was born in Kinder, LA. Her father named her Vessa Lee. She had thick black hair, dimples, and...

Debbie Renee Wilson Draper

Debbie Renee Wilson Draper

Sep 29, 2020

Debbie Renee Wilson Draper, 57, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Daniel Richard Draper of Pitkin, LA; daughters, Terri Renee Draper of DeRidder, LA, Monica Wilson of Moss Bluff, LA; mother, Helen Wilson of DeRidder, LA; brother,...

Doris Bailey Davis

Doris Bailey Davis

Sep 29, 2020

Doris Bailey Davis, 77, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of fifty-nine years, Hurshel Davis of DeRidder, LA; son, Ron Davis and Carrie of Austin, TX; daughter, Tammy Davis-Nettles of Austin, TX; grandchildren, Katie, Kyle and...

Kimberly Barmore Butler

Kimberly Barmore Butler

Sep 25, 2020

Kimberly Barmore Butler, 57, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 25, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of twenty-nine years, Terry Butler of DeRidder, LA; son, Lee Butler and Lauren of Lake Charles, LA; daughter, Jessica Blankenbaker and John of Leesville, LA; stepson,...

Kelly "Bubby" Jones

Kelly "Bubby" Jones

Sep 24, 2020

Kelly “Bubby” Jones, 48, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, September 24, 2020.

“Bubby” enjoyed watching football and was the Cincinnati Bengals #1 Fan. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, his precious daughters and extended family and friends.

Those left to cherish...

Brian James Sparlin

Brian James Sparlin

Sep 22, 2020

Brian James Sparlin, 45, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 25 years, Lynn Sparlin of DeRidder, LA; son, John McBride and Kalla of DeRidder, LA; mom and dad, Darleen and David Payton of DeRidder, LA;...

Robert D. Harper

Robert D. Harper

Sep 21, 2020

Robert D. Harper, 73, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, September 21, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his nephew, Hoyt Christopher Niel and Holly Jordan of DeRidder, LA and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his...

Shannon Mechelle Duncan Lewis

Shannon Mechelle Duncan Lewis

Sep 20, 2020

Shannon Mechelle Duncan Lewis, 44, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, September 20, 2020.

Shannon was a fantastic mother to her children. She was very active in Hannah and Eli’s lives. Her love of family and The Lord was shown in her time she put in as an active...

Wanda Cooley Seale

Wanda Cooley Seale

Sep 19, 2020

A celebration of life for Wanda Cooley Seale will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.

Wanda Cooley Seale, affectionately known as “Greatma” went to be with the Lord, Saturday, September 19, 2020.

She was...

Eshom Vernez Ashworth

Eshom Vernez Ashworth

Sep 19, 2020

Eshom Vernez Ashworth, 38, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, September 19, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his spouse, Gabryelle Maria Ashworth of DeRidder, LA; sons, Laquan Muci Ashworth of Atlanta, GA; and Kenias St. Romain Ashworth of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Michael Ashworth & Keisha, Marcus...

Howard Eugene Persinger

Howard Eugene Persinger

Sep 18, 2020

Howard Eugene “Gene” Persinger, 69, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 18, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of forty seven years, Barbara Jean  Chandonais Persinger of Rosepine, LA; daughters, Yvonne Renee’ Persinger of Rosepine, LA, Chantel Jean Persinger Myers of Rosepine, LA;...

George Hardy Deason

George Hardy Deason

Sep 17, 2020

George Hardy Deason, 83, of Pitkin, LA, passed from this life on Friday, August 28, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Deborah Chapman and Stephen of Richmond, TX; brother, Lee Deason and Jo of Pasadena, TX; sister, Erma Lea Bailey of Pitkin, LA; granddaughters, Stephanie Pocasangre and Charlie...

Adam Dearmon

Adam Dearmon

Sep 17, 2020

Adam Dearmon, 22, of Longville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, September 17, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Zoey Dearmon of Longville, LA; mother, Shari Dearmon of Longville, LA; father, John Dearmon and Kimberly of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Sara Benoit and Dillon of Sulphur, LA, Emily...

Judy Marie Tyler

Judy Marie Tyler

Sep 16, 2020

Judy Marie Tyler, 81, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Cindy Dunn and Kelly of Dry Creek, LA, Tena Hester and Steve of Smyrna Community, LA, Loretta Cox and Jeff of Rosepine, LA, Lois Calcote and William...

Dennis Ray Duplonty

Dennis Ray Duplonty

Sep 16, 2020

Dennis Ray Duplonty, 70, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Donna Rene Duplonty Prejean and Justin of Mississippi; sisters, Joyce White of DeRidder, LA, Helen Moreland of Merryville, LA, Mary Ruth Thompson of Merryville, LA; grandchildren, Shelby...

Jack Laurence Daniels

Jack Laurence Daniels

Sep 14, 2020

Jack Laurence Daniels, 93, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, September 14, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, David Daniels and Leigh of Dallas, TX; daughters, Deborah Daniels Sonnier and Tommy of DeRidder, LA, Jacqueline Keel and Kenneth of Rosepine, LA; sisters, Jeri Blakeslee of...

Candace Sanders Barnes

Candace Sanders Barnes

Sep 12, 2020

Candace Sanders Barnes, 69, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, September 12, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 51 years, Nelson Barnes of Merryville, LA; daughters, Sara Barnes Sellers of Merryville, LA, Rhonda Barnes Marchie and Greg of Merryville, LA; brothers, Donald Sanders,...

Dorothy Mae Noble Woodley

Dorothy Mae Noble Woodley

Sep 11, 2020

Dorothy Mae Noble Woodley, 59, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 11, 2020.

Dorothy had an incredible zest for life; she lived her life to the fullest. She was a light in the life of every person that she encountered and such a blessing to her family. Her...