Obituaries

Lee Edward Townson

Lee Edward Townson

Jan 17, 2019

Lee Edward Townson, 85, of Grant, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, January 17, 2019.

Lee served in the Marines from 1952 – 1955. He loved to watch football, especially when it was his favorite team LSU, and would catch up on the old western movies.  He enjoyed spending his most...

Dorothy Jean Mcdaniel

Dorothy Jean Mcdaniel

Jan 16, 2019

Dorothy Jean McDaniel, 75, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 49 years, Jesse McDaniel of Leesville, LA; sons, Gerald Ramey and Patty of Leesville, LA, Christopher McDaniel and Jim Allen of Fort Lauderdale, FL; daughters,...

Mearl Fredrick May

Mearl Fredrick May

Jan 15, 2019

Mearl Fredrick May, 64, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are sons, Josh May of DeRidder, LA, Brandon May of MI, Ross May of IL and Luke May; parents, Mearl, Sr. and Beverly May of Fostoria, OH; brothers, Jim May...

Sharon Lynette Johnson

Sharon Lynette Johnson

Jan 14, 2019

Sharon Lynette Johnson, 63, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, January 14, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her spouse, Leon Johnson, Sr. of DeRidder, LA; son, Leon Johnson, Jr. of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Stacey McClendon of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Reginald McClendon of Jonesboro, GA and Kenneth...

Louise Daley Reeves

Louise Daley Reeves

Jan 13, 2019

On Sunday, January 13th, Lou, as was her custom, went to the Lord’s house, but this time it was her heavenly destination. She was 73. She will be forever remembered and missed by her husband Harmon; sons, Kevin (Suszanne), Craig (Retha), Tony, and Mike (Laurie); her grandchildren, Courtney (Ryan) Shaban, Andrew Reeves, Lakyn Jeane, Keri Reeves, Ryan Strother,...

Robert Bob "Rob" Myers

Robert Bob "Rob" Myers

Jan 8, 2019

Robert Bob “Rob” Myers, 47, of Russell, KY, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his spouse, Rebecca Myers of Russell, KY; son, Lathyn Myers of Russell KY; sisters, Rhonda Nichols and Stormy of Call, TX and Tonya Royer and Paul of DeQuincy,...

Johnnie Terrell Welch

Johnnie Terrell Welch

Jan 7, 2019

Johnnie Terrell Welch went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 7, 2019 at Westwood Manor. Johnnie enjoyed working with his hands and had created many beautiful and amazing things for his friends and family.  He was extremely patriotic and served in the Louisiana National Guard as a young man.  He will be loved and...

Crystal Michelle Norris

Crystal Michelle Norris

Jan 5, 2019

Crystal Michelle Norris, 45, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, January 5, 2019.

Crystal was a devout Christian. She loved to decorate her home and always made sure everyone who entered was always welcome anytime.

Those left to cherish her memory are son,...

Helen Rusillon Weeks

Helen Rusillon Weeks

Jan 3, 2019

Helen Rusillon Weeks was born July 13, 1925 in Rosepine, LA and passed from this life January 3, 2019.

She was blessed to travel extensively in the United States, and resided in Oregon, California, Texas, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana.

She is preceded in death by...

Jay Williamson, Sr.

Jay Williamson, Sr.

Jan 3, 2019

Jay Williamson, Sr., of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, January 3, 2019.

Jay loved to spend his time hunting and fishing.

Those left to cherish his memory are sons, Jay Williamson, Jr. and Cynthia of Merryville, LA, Larry E. Williamson and Tammy of Tampa Bay, FL...

Lansford Chance Lebert

Lansford Chance Lebert

Jan 2, 2019

Lansford Chance LeBert, 72, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, TX.

Lansford was a graduate of DeRidder High School and SOWELA Tech in Lake Charles, LA. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of DeRidder.  He loved...

Edna May Bradford

Edna May Bradford

Jan 2, 2019

Edna May Bradford, 87, of Denton TX passed away January 2, 2019, at home with family by her side. She was born Edna Freeze February 6, 1931 in Braman, Oklahoma to Walter and Esther Freeze. She married Lawson Bradford in Blackwell, Oklahoma on June 2, 1951.  Being in the military, the Bradford family lived in many places and...

Judy "Kitty" Wingate

Judy "Kitty" Wingate

Jan 1, 2019

Judy “Kitty” Wingate, 69, of Pitkin, LA, passed from this life on January 1, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 49 years, Reid Wingate of Pitkin, LA; son, Landry Reid Wingate II of San Antonio, TX; daughters, Lisa Kay Wingate Deason and Greg of DeRidder, LA and...

Tom Cooley

Tom Cooley

Dec 31, 2018

Tom Cooley, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, December 31, 2018.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 51 years, Lettie Cooley of DeRidder, LA; sons, Bobbie James Cooley and Charlotte of DeRidder, LA, James William Cooley, Jr. and Heike of DeRidder, LA; daughters,...

John Carl Cloar

John Carl Cloar

Dec 30, 2018

John Carl Cloar, 61, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, December 30, 2018. John enjoyed the time he had and he always loved to take time out to fish.

Those left to cherish his memory are spouse, Griselda Cloar of Merryville, LA; sons, Thomas Cloar of Merryville, LA, and...

Francis "Bo" Woodel

Francis "Bo" Woodel

Dec 30, 2018

Francis “Bo” Woodel, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, December 30, 2018.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sister, Patsy Davis of DeRidder, LA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Myrtis Woodel;...

Tom Russell, Sr.

Tom Russell, Sr.

Dec 30, 2018

Tom Russell, Sr., 80, of Sugartown, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, December 30, 2018.

Family meant the world to Tom. From all the love of his grandchildren and great grandchildren who enjoyed their PawPaw "Tom", to the friends and people that he met in his lifetime. Tom also spent time...

Raegan Cierra Herron

Raegan Cierra Herron

Dec 28, 2018

Raegan Cierra Herron, Infant, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, December 28, 2018.

Those left to cherish her memory are her father, DeShawn Herron of DeRidder, LA; mother, Raven Robinson of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Taylan Lucius, Traevian Lucius and Jakobe Herron; sister, Ashanti Herron; grandmothers, Rita Robinson and Patricia...

Robin A. Hauser

Robin A. Hauser

Dec 28, 2018

Robin A. Hauser, 55, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, December 28, 2018.

Robin was an avid supporter of the Quilts of Valor Foundation.  She retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a lieutenant after over 20 years of service.

Those left...

Megan Marie Lack

Megan Marie Lack

Dec 27, 2018

A beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend. Megan Marie Lack left this world unexpectedly, at 26, on December 27, 2018. Born in DeRidder, Louisiana on November 17, 1992 to mother, Kerry Wilson Lack of DeRidder, LA and father, Jackie Lack, of Ragley, LA.

Megan was a lover of hunting and...