Obituaries

Mancel Clark

Mancel Clark

May 25, 2019

Mancel Clark, 81, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, May, 25, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Willis Clark of DeRidder, LA, Brad Clark and Carolyn of Moss Bluff, LA and Tim Clark of DeQuincy, LA; daughter, Judy Clark of DeQuincy, LA; brothers, Larry Clark...

Veronica Ann Beane Peavy

Veronica Ann Beane Peavy

May 21, 2019

Veronica Ann Beane Peavy, 56, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, May, 21, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her spouse, Alton Peavy of Deridder, LA;  sons, Justin Maddox and Shyron of Grand Lake, LA and Craig Peavy and Robbie of Rosepine, LA; daughters; Alicia Beane of...

Gloria June Lyle

Gloria June Lyle

May 18, 2019

Gloria June Lyle, 76, of Sulphur, Louisiana, passed from this life on Saturday, May 18, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her brother and sister-in-law, Robert W. & Naomi Fay Lyle of Wellsboro, PA; sister-in-law, Patricia Lyle of Nederland, TX; nephew, John Brent Lyle of Nederland, TX; four nieces and...

Louis "Yank" Vincent, Jr.

Louis "Yank" Vincent, Jr.

May 12, 2019

Louis “Yank” Vincent, Jr., 56, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, May 12, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Joseph L. Vincent and Angela of Iowa, LA, James Cain of Sulphur LA, Donald Vincent and Amanda of Westlake, LA, Anthony Cain and Michelle of Texas,...

Lola Mae Matthis Morrison

Lola Mae Matthis Morrison

May 11, 2019

Lola Matthis Morrison, 88, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, May 11, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Roy Eugene Morrison of Merryville, LA; brothers, Kenneth “Bo” Matthis & Wanda of Merryville, LA and Samuel D. Matthis & Judy of Merryville, LA; and a host...

Lila Alice Pierce Couteter

Lila Alice Pierce Couteter

May 11, 2019

Lila Alice Pierce Couteter, 71, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, May, 11, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 48 years, Roy Couteter of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Michelle Wellman of Lake Charles, LA; brothers, Ronnie Pierce of DeQuincy, LA, Carl Pierce Jr. of...

Bonnie Lou Evans Peterson

Bonnie Lou Evans Peterson

May 6, 2019

Bonnie Lou Evans Peterson, 65, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, May 6, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Jennifer Davis and Dan of Shreveport, LA; sisters, Debra James and Glen of Rosepine, LA and Catherine Rene’ James and Jeff of Rosepine, LA; grandchildren, Luke...

Leslie David Carroll

Leslie David Carroll

May 4, 2019

Leslie David Carroll, 75, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are daughters, Lenora Wilson and Richard of DeRidder, LA, Lori Ann Moreau and Chris of Woodlawn, LA and Leslie Baldridge and Dale of Scott, LA; brother, Larry Carroll and Donita...

Charlie Joseph Guillory

Charlie Joseph Guillory

May 3, 2019

Charlie Joseph Guillory, 44, was born to Charlie Joseph and Mary Lee Landry on April 25, 1975 in DeRidder, LA.  God called Charlie home on May 3, 2019 at his sister’s home in DeRidder, LA.

Charlie was baptized at Bethel A.M.E. Church at an early age.  He attended school in Beauregard Parish. He married Kimberly...

Patricia Carol Galloway Mcknight

Patricia Carol Galloway Mcknight

May 3, 2019

Patsy McKnight, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, May 3, 2019.

Patsy loved her family very much with unconditional love.  Jesus was the center of her life and she prayed faithfully for others and was always ready to help someone in need.  She will be missed by so...

Roy "Breezy" Halstead

Roy "Breezy" Halstead

Apr 29, 2019

Roy “Breezy” Halstead, 61, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, April 29, 2019.  Graveside service will be held Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin, LA.

Larry Kenneth Williams, Sr.

Larry Kenneth Williams, Sr.

Apr 28, 2019

Larry Kenneth Williams, Sr., 79, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, April 28, 2019.

Larry was a Navy veteran. He served and protected our country for 23+ years.

Those left to cherish his memory are sons, Calvin Williams and Cindy of West Monroe, LA, Edward Anthony...

Reba Marcelle Mitcham

Reba Marcelle Mitcham

Apr 28, 2019

Reba Marcelle Mitcham, 92, of Houston, TX, passed from this life on Sunday, April 28, 2019.

Reba was born December 4, 1926 in Merryville, LA to Robert Jackson Mitcham and Martha Francis Hendrix Mitcham. She received her nursing degree from Baptist Hospital in Alexandria, LA in 1947. She was a member of...

Shellie Mae Freeman Gatson

Shellie Mae Freeman Gatson

Apr 25, 2019

Shellie Mae Freeman Gatson, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, April 25, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are sons, Larry Freeman of New Orleans, LA, Gary Marks of Oakland, CA, Karl Gatson and Lindy of Lake Charles, LA, Dan Gatson of Lake Charles, LA, Anthony Gatson...

Sylvia Mae Hare Powers

Sylvia Mae Hare Powers

Apr 24, 2019

Sylvia Mae Hare Powers, 100, of Junction, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Don Powers and Elaine of Junction, LA; daughters, June Smith and Leslie of Junction, LA and Gay Lambert and “Dog” of Junction, LA; 13 grandchildren, 26...

Polly Ann Frusha Longoria

Polly Ann Frusha Longoria

Apr 21, 2019

Polly Ann Frusha Longoria, 75, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, April 21, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are son, Russell Longoria and Pam of Ragley, LA; daughter, Melody Davis and Dennis of Gatesville, TX; sisters, Betty Galloway and Jessie Jones both of Merryville, LA; two grandchildren;...

Harold David Reynolds

Harold David Reynolds

Apr 20, 2019

Harold David Reynolds, 86, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, April 20, 2019.

Harold was retired from the Army after 22 years as an artillery specialist.  During his time serving his country, he did 3 tours in Vietnam and was a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient. He is...

James Lafayette Todd, Sr.

James Lafayette Todd, Sr.

Apr 18, 2019

James Lafayette Todd, Sr., 84, of Merryville, Louisiana, passed from this life on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his nine children, James Todd, Jr. & Donna of Rocklin, CA, Lonnie Todd of Merryville, LA, Hollis Todd of Merryville, LA, Debrah Dickenson & Michael of Fair Oaks,...

Diann Paula Revia Bailey

Diann Paula Revia Bailey

Apr 13, 2019

Diann Paula Revia Bailey, 69, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are brother, Ernest Leon Revia, III and Carol of Houston, TX; sister, Donna Droddy and Jim of Stafford, TX; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends....

Ronnie Alan Williams

Ronnie Alan Williams

Apr 12, 2019

Ronnie Alan Williams, 74, of Cottonwood, LA, passed from this life on Friday, April 12, 2019.

Ronnie was a Navy Veteran and loved fishing in his spare time.

Those left to cherish his memory are daughters, Angela Johnson of Chattanooga, TN, Christy Rock and Jon of...