Obituaries

Paula Jean Miller

Paula Jean Miller

Feb 2, 2020

Paula Jean Miller, 62, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, February 2, 2020 and went on to join her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, Dalton Miller and Sammie of Moss Bluff, LA; sisters, Frances Baldwin of St. George, UT and...

Billy Joe Mcinnis, Sr.

Billy Joe Mcinnis, Sr.

Feb 2, 2020

Billy Joe McInnis, Sr., 85, of Metairie, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, February 2, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Billy J. McInnis, Jr. of Metairie, LA; sisters, Mitsi Runyan of Whitehouse, TX, Judith “Judy” M. Huner of Boyce, LA; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren and...

Edward F. Mcsweeney

Edward F. Mcsweeney

Jan 30, 2020

Edward F. McSweeney, 83, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, January 30, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Rodney McSweeney and Darla of DeRidder, LA, James McSweeney and fiancée Reba Lopez of Merryville, LA; daughters, Tammy Thornton of Merryville, LA, Karen Lee of Dothan, AL;...

Cecil "Doc" Kelty

Cecil "Doc" Kelty

Jan 28, 2020

God the King eternal, immortal, and invincible, called Cecil “Doc” Kelty home on Tuesday, January 28th, 2020, after a very brief illness, with little suffering, and surrounded by the family he so loved.  The Lord was the strong-hold and center of his life. In accordance with his beliefs, he taught his family to love the Lord and serve...

James Nelson Hall

James Nelson Hall

Jan 28, 2020

James “Pop” Nelson Hall, 66, of Fawil, TX, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 23 years, Diane Lynn Hall of Fawil, TX; daughters, Ginger Singletary and Brian of Roganville, TX, Mandy Powers and Fred of Fawil, TX, Jamie...

Xalynn Heather Foster-Mccarty

Xalynn Heather Foster-Mccarty

Jan 28, 2020

Xalynn Heather Foster-McCarty, newborn, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, Heather McCarty of Leesville, LA and James Tommy Foster, Jr. of Colfax, LA; brothers, Xavier Guy McCarty, Xaciah Micah McCarty, both of Leesville, LA; sister, Xailah Ann...

Danny Earl Goodeaux

Danny Earl Goodeaux

Jan 26, 2020

Danny Earl Goodeaux, 65, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, January 26, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Sanuel Ellison of Shreveport, LA; daughters, Jeanette Goodeaux of Vidor, TX, Tracy Goodeaux of DeRidder, LA, Rebecca Edwards and Lester of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Robert Goodeaux and...

John "Bobby" Strickland

John "Bobby" Strickland

Jan 22, 2020

John “Bobby” Strickland, 69, of Evans, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Summer Jessica DeSpain and Noah of Evans, LA; grandchildren, Karsyn and Brooklyn and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. He was preceded in death...

Richard Lee "Dick" Ashley

Richard Lee "Dick" Ashley

Jan 21, 2020

Richard Lee “Dick” Ashley, 82, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 62 years, Elaine Terrell Ashley of Merryville, LA; sons, Rick Lee Ashley and Irene of Houston, TX and Rodney Lee Ashley and Karen Lynn...

Virgil "Pete Keel" Thedford

Virgil "Pete Keel" Thedford

Jan 20, 2020

Virgil “Pete Keel” Thedford, 77 of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Monday, January 20, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his spouse of 27 years, Mesa Allen Thedford, of Merryville, LA; sons, Jason Hernandez and Jessica DuBose of Kirbyville, TX, Richard Thedford of Sallisaw, OK; sisters, Evelyn Keel...

Milton Eugene "Mickey" Whitaker

Milton Eugene "Mickey" Whitaker

Jan 19, 2020

Milton Eugene “Mickey” Whitaker, 85, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, January 19, 2020.

Mickey played steel guitar most of his life.  He loved to play at church and around town with his fellow musicians. During the 50’s and 60’s he played in New Mexico before settling back in...

Elouise Hooper Jenkins

Elouise Hooper Jenkins

Jan 19, 2020

Elouise Hooper Jenkins, 71, of Bon Wier, TX, passed from this life on Sunday, January 19, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Earnest “Bobo” Jenkins, Jr. of Bon Wier, TX; daughter, Latrisha Delores Jenkins of Bon Wier, TX; brothers, Fred Douglas Hooper, John Glen Hooper and Brian Keith...

Billy Gene Wooley

Billy Gene Wooley

Jan 19, 2020

Bill Wooley, 86, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, January 19, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Tammy Sue Phillips of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Kelly Joe and Stephen and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his...

Robert Dale Lanier

Robert Dale Lanier

Jan 16, 2020

Robert Dale Lanier, 62, of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Thursday, January 16, 2020.

Robert had a big heart and would do anything for anyone.  He always had a kind word and a huge smile when you ran into him around town.  He loved life and his family and friends...

John Watson "Johnny" Wooten

John Watson "Johnny" Wooten

Jan 15, 2020

John Watson (Johnny) Wooten passed away January 15, 2020, in his hometown of DeRidder, Louisiana. He was born February 20, 1946 to John and Bernice Wooten. Johnny never married and was preceded in death by his parents.

He was a graduate of DeRidder High School and attended both McNeese State University and...

Barbara Elaine Schmitt Hindsman

Barbara Elaine Schmitt Hindsman

Jan 8, 2020

Barbara Elaine Schmitt Hindsman, 82, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Grant Miller of Humble, TX; daughters, Robbie Nelson and John of Rosepine, LA, Rhonda Godfrey and Andrew of DeRidder, LA, Danna Hindsman of Sulphur, LA, Donna...

Randy Joe Wilbanks

Randy Joe Wilbanks

Jan 4, 2020

Randy Joe Wilbanks, 60, of Mabelvale, AR, passed from this life on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sister, Pam Lambert and Elton of Mabelvale, AR; nephews and nieces, Ryan Lambert and Grace of Bryant, AR, Shasta Moore and Ronnie of Mabelvale, AR, Coby Lambert and...

David Hickman

David Hickman

Jan 4, 2020

David Hickman, 81, of Knight Community, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, David Hickman of Augusta, GA, Stephen Hickman & Artie, Dwight Hickman & Violet, Trollis Hickman & Christy, Grant Brazzle and Earliemae, all of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Gail...

Doris Una Lucius Walker

Doris Una Lucius Walker

Jan 2, 2020

Doris Una Lucius Walker, 88, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Bruce Walker and Judy of DeRidder, LA and Keith Walker and Lynn of Merryville, LA; daughters, Judy Faye Keel of DeRidder, LA, Suzy Johnson of DeRidder,...

Curtis Earl Jackson

Curtis Earl Jackson

Jan 2, 2020

Curtis Earl Jackson, 54, of Newton, TX, passed from this life on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of ten years, Angela Marie Jackson of Newton, TX; daughter, Tresa Irene Jackson of Newton, TX; brothers, Timothy Jackson and fianceé, Carrie Breneman of Spring, TX,...