Obituaries

Lonnie Allen

Lonnie Allen

Sep 24, 2019

Lonnie Allen, 64, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 24, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Mandrell Ashworth of Dallas, TX; brothers, Calvin Allen and James Flemones, both of Merryville, LA; sisters, Theresa Williams of Merryville, LA, Connie Allen of Beaumont, TX and Gwendolyn...

Virgil Cantrell

Virgil Cantrell

Sep 24, 2019

Virgil Cantrell, 84, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 24, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving spouse of 64 years, Claudette Cantrell of DeRidder, LA; sons, Richard Cantrell, Angelo Cantrell both of DeRidder, LA, Joseph  “Joe” Cantrell of Denham Springs, LA, Todd Cantrell of...

Ricky Lee Cooley, Jr.

Ricky Lee Cooley, Jr.

Sep 20, 2019

Ricky Lee Cooley, Jr., 29, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 20, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Ricky Lee Cooley, Sr. and Priscilla of DeRidder, LA; aunts and uncles, Terry Lynn and Donna Cooley of DeRidder, LA, Michael and Rene' Primeaux of Princeton,...

James Riley Carter

James Riley Carter

Sep 16, 2019

Our fierce, brave, badass warrior James Riley Carter closed his eyes on the evening of Monday, September 16, 2019, and woke up in Jesus’ arms. His body fought so very hard, for so very long, against so, so many odds during his 443 day fight at Texas Children’s Hospital against multiple life-threatening conditions, but it could not win...

J.W. Dick

J.W. Dick

Sep 15, 2019

On Sunday, September 15,2019, JW Dick, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 71. JW was born May 11, 1948 in Rosepine, LA to James Floyd Dick and Oma Cangelosi-Dick. On June 6, 2006 he married Janice Gail Griffin.

JW was preceded in death by his father James, his...

Bobby Jack Works

Bobby Jack Works

Sep 15, 2019

Bobby Jack Works, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, September 15, 2019. Bob loved his family and spending time fishing at his camp on the lake.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 53 years, Donna Works of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Tina Works Indest...

Billy Jack Cornes

Billy Jack Cornes

Sep 12, 2019

Billy Jack Cornes, 43, of Sulphur, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, September 12, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Laityn Abigail Cornes of Merryville, LA and Shantell Randolph of Sulphur, LA; brother, Scott Cornes and Alanna of Kirbyville, TX; nephews, Riley Carter and Jackson Cornes of...

Frederick Bernard Curtis

Frederick Bernard Curtis

Sep 5, 2019

Frederick Bernard Curtis, 44, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, September 5, 2019.

Those left to cherish memory are his mother, Pearlie Mae Curtis of DeRidder, LA; brother, Anthony Jackson and Melissa of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Sheila Curtis of DeRidder, LA and Terry White of Georgia; and a host...

Buddy Bailey

Buddy Bailey

Sep 1, 2019

Buddy Bailey, 76, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, September 1, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Darin Bailey of Haughton, LA; daughter, Shannon Bates of Mandeville, LA; grandchildren, Austin Bates, Megan Bates, Jacob Bates, Michael Babcock, Marjorie Bailey and Logan Bailey; great grandchildren, Patrick...

Betty Sue Weldon Ray

Betty Sue Weldon Ray

Aug 31, 2019

Betty Sue Weldon Ray, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, August 31, 2019.

She loved to quilt, sew and spend time reading her bible.  She truly will be missed by her family.

Those left to cherish her memory are sons, Autumn “A.J.” Jeff Ray &...

Cherie Suzanne Spicer Murr

Cherie Suzanne Spicer Murr

Aug 30, 2019

Cherie Suzanne Spicer Murr, of Port Barre, Louisiana, age 39, passed peacefully from this earthly home Friday, August 30, 2019, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Cherie is survived by her husband, Joshua Murr, and her daughters, Elizabeth Ronica Hartzell and Jolie Colette Murr.  Their youngest daughter, Lila Clair Murr preceded her in death...

Daniel Ray Archer

Daniel Ray Archer

Aug 28, 2019

Daniel Ray Archer of DeRidder, LA, was called home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2019, at the age of 78.

Born in Dallas, TX, on August 10, 1941, the son of Jimmie Daniel and Bertha Viola Archer, and brother to Jimmie Edward Archer.  The family resided near DeRidder LA,...

Bobby Wayne Foshee

Bobby Wayne Foshee

Aug 24, 2019

Bobby Wayne Foshee, 82, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, August 24, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Bruce Wayne Foshee and Barbara of Junction, LA and Bobby Ray Fosheee and Kathy of Junction, LA; daughters, Charlotte Jarrell and Mike of Junction, LA and Sherry...

Dennis Allen Bailey

Dennis Allen Bailey

Aug 24, 2019

Dennis Allen Bailey, 57, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, August 24, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 36 years, Sharon Simpson Bailey of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Melton Ray Bailey and Lisa of DeRidder, LA and Marvin DeWayne Bailey and Carmon of DeRidder,...

Marty Lynn Mckee

Marty Lynn Mckee

Aug 21, 2019

Marty Lynn McKee, 48, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, August, 21, 2019.

Marty loved to ride motorcyles and be outdoors. He loved to go hunting, spend time with family especially his kids. He enjoyed the Machinist course that he was currently enrolled and was expected to graduate in...

Mary Springer

Mary Springer

Aug 19, 2019

Mary Springer, 76, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, August 19, 2019.

Mary enjoyed doing needlepoint, crafting and loved to travel places. She very much loved to go fishing, but she really enjoyed when she could catch them.

Those left to cherish her...

Daniel John Mosley

Daniel John Mosley

Aug 13, 2019

Daniel John Mosley, 46, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 13, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Delilah Mosley of Merryville, Louisiana; mother, Mary J. Mosley of Merryville, Louisiana; brothers, Randal Yawn of North Carolina and Edmond Yawn of Virginia; sister, Laressa Chapman of...

Alvin Deon Jones

Alvin Deon Jones

Aug 11, 2019

Alvin Deon Jones, 36, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, August 11, 2019.

Alvin Deon Jones was born on August 2, 1983 to Lillie Marie Jones Jefferson and Gerald Palmer. Alvin became a member of the Sunrise Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of the Late Rev. Willie Ray...

Rommy Ryals

Rommy Ryals

Aug 7, 2019

Tommy Ryals, 83, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 7, 2019.

Tommy worked in the paper industry his entire career.  He worked for Continental Can Company in Augusta, Georgia, moved to Houston, Texas to work for Southland Paper, and then to DeRidder, Louisiana to work for Boise Cascade....

Verble Buxton Smith

Verble Buxton Smith

Aug 6, 2019

Verble Buxton Smith, 88, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Johnny Smith and Debbie of Singer, LA; daughter, Jan Franklin and Billy of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Johnny Franklin of Oretta, LA, Billy Franklin and Christy of DeRidder,...