Obituaries

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...

Maxie Lee Jeans Stephens

Maxie Lee Jeans Stephens

Sep 11, 2020

Maxie Lee Jeans Stephens, 93, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 11, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Sherri Nelson of Marshal, AR; sister, Rita Appleton of AZ; sisters-in-law, Linda Jeans and Danise Jeans, both of Merryville, LA; one grandson; and a host of...

Earlie Mae Nelson Brazzle

Earlie Mae Nelson Brazzle

Sep 10, 2020

Earlie Mae Nelson Brazzle, 71, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Thursday, September 10, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of thirty years, Grant Brazzle of DeRidder, LA; sons, Robert Nelson and Lisa of Oklahoma City, OK, Derek Nelson and Tamika of Houston, TX;  daughters,...

Justino Gonzalez

Justino Gonzalez

Sep 7, 2020

Justino Gonzalez, 69, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, September 7, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Cheryl Ray and Jason of DeRidder, LA, Jan Tyson and Alton of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Benito Gonzalez and Mary of DeRidder, LA, Thomas Gonzalez and Diane of Washington,...

Hosie Jones, Jr.

Hosie Jones, Jr.

Sep 7, 2020

Hosie Jones, Jr., 68, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, September 7, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 31 years, Juanita Dillon Jones of DeRidder, LA; daughter, TaRonda Dillon of Lake Charles, LA; stepson, Carlos Dillon of Conroe, TX; step daughter, Orkeshia Buchanan and Frank of...

Willie Bea Eaves Moses

Willie Bea Eaves Moses

Sep 7, 2020

Willie Bea Eaves Moses, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, September 7, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Claude Allen “Cooter” Moses and Laura of DeRidder, LA, Ricky L. Moses and Shawna of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Lora Evelyn Peavy and Jim of Little Rock,...

Jack D. Cole, Sr.

Jack D. Cole, Sr.

Aug 25, 2020

Jack Douglas Cole, Sr, 94, of Sugartown, LA passed from this life on Tuesday morning, August 25, 2020.

Born June 8, 1926 in Sugartown, LA, son of Abner and Nellie Cole, he attended the Sugartown school. In 1944 he joined the United States Navy and in 1949 joined the United States Air Force retiring in...

Martha Jane Vander

Martha Jane Vander

Aug 24, 2020

Martha Jane Rogers Vander, 76, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Monday, August 24, 2020.

Martha was born in LaFollette, TN, but was a proud lifelong resident of Rosepine, LA. She worked many years as a cafeteria worker and teacher aide for Rosepine School District. She happily spent her retired...

Charles Jones, Sr.

Charles Jones, Sr.

Aug 21, 2020

Charles Samuel Jones, Sr., 72, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, August 21, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Charles Jones, Jr. of Merryville, LA; daughter, LaTasha Jones and Belizia Ranieri-Jones of San Diego, CA; sisters, Dorothy Brandon of Merryville, LA, Katherine Nelson and William...