Obituaries

Titus Lee Perkins

Titus Lee Perkins

Oct 8, 2018

Titus Lee Perkins, 2, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, October 8, 2018. Titus was one of the happiest kids around.  He was known for his big ol’ smile that lit up the room.  He touched many people’s lives and will be greatly missed.

Those left to cherish his...

Opal Margaret Burge Cooley

Opal Margaret Burge Cooley

Oct 8, 2018

Opal Margaret Burge Cooley, 80, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Monday, October, 8, 2018.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 62 years, J. LaRue Cooley of Singer, LA; sons, Jarvis W. Cooley and Kathryn of Singer, LA, M. Kevin Cooley and Deborah of Singer,...

Ryan Douglas Malone

Ryan Douglas Malone

Oct 5, 2018

Ryan Douglas Malone, 42, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, October 5, 2018.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 24 years, Beverly Malone, DeRidder, LA; sons, Nethaneel Malone of Rosepine, LA, Elias Malone of DeRidder, LA, Benjamine Malone of DeRidder, LA, Stephen Malone of DeRidder,...

Joyce Marie Perkins Smith

Joyce Marie Perkins Smith

Oct 5, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Joyce Marie Perkins Smith announce her peaceful passing on October 5, 2018.  She was in the comfort of her home surrounded by those who she cherished most.  Joyce, 68, was born on May 5th, 1950 to Ebbie and Odine White Perkins.

She was...

Margie Batiste Dupas

Margie Batiste Dupas

Oct 4, 2018

Margie Batiste Dupas, 91, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, October 4, 2018.

Margie enjoyed her daisy flowers and gardening. Her dogs were her passion. In her spare time, she loved to paint and sew.

Those left to cherish her memory are sons, Joseph Dupas and...

Robert Mitchell Rayford

Robert Mitchell Rayford

Oct 2, 2018

Robert Mitchell Rayford, 75, was born November 6, 1942, to James and Teresa Rayford.  He was blessed to be raised by Pauline Elsey (Momma) in Pittsburg, CA. He attended Pittsburg High School before enlisting in the Army and then the Marine Corp. He later became a welder for the USS Posco Steel Mill, then working for the State...

Charles Wayne Myers

Charles Wayne Myers

Oct 2, 2018

Charles Wayne Myers, 73, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 2, 2018.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Angela Reimer and Michael of Westlake, LA, Lisa Decker and Doug of DeRidder, LA, Quinda Powell and Kendal of DeRidder, LA, Jessie Boose and Jason of Leesville,...

Lonnie "Lionel" Luther Hill

Lonnie "Lionel" Luther Hill

Sep 30, 2018

Lonnie "Lionel" Luther Hill, 74, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, September 30, 2018.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Gloria Hill of Merryville, LA; sons, Terrance Samuel of Bon Wier, TX and LaShane L. Hill of Merryville, LA; daughters, Melanie and Earl Colton, Jr. of...

Clinton Lee Foshee

Clinton Lee Foshee

Sep 30, 2018

Clinton Lee Foshee, 74, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, September 30, 2018.

Mr. Foshee loved to go fishing and hunting and enjoyed 4-wheeler riding. He also enjoyed reading a good book.

Those left to cherish his memory are sons, Clinton Anthony Foshee and Linda of...

Linda J. Mackey

Linda J. Mackey

Sep 26, 2018

Linda J. Mackey, 73, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.

Those left to cherish her memory are sons, Johnny Cryer and Donna of DeRidder, LA, Scott Cryer and Bonnie of Haslet, TX, and Laine Cryer and Hallie of Longville, LA; daughter, Lori Sylvest of DeRidder, LA;...

Kenneth O'Brien Walker, Sr.

Kenneth O'Brien Walker, Sr.

Sep 23, 2018

Kenneth O’Brien Walker, Sr., 61, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, September 23, 2018. Mr. Walker loved to cook up a meal, he also enjoyed cleaning up and working on cars.

Those left to cherish his memory are fiancée and partner of 34 years, Lucy Dalton; sons, Aundra Walker...

William Earl Harper

William Earl Harper

Sep 22, 2018

William Earl Harper, 71, of Sugartown, Louisiana, passed from this life on Saturday, September, 22, 2018.

Mr. Harper loved spending time with his precious grandchildren.  He loved to hunt, fish, garden and relax while reading a good western novel.

Those left to cherish his memory are spouse, Betty Harper...

Carter Ames Sonnenberg

Carter Ames Sonnenberg

Sep 22, 2018

Carter Ames Sonnenberg, 58, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, September 22, 2018.

Carter was born in Port Arthur, TX.  The ranch in Singer, LA was his happiest place on earth from the age of five until the time of his death.  He loved raising cattle and ducks.  Carter...

Kelvin Dale Fowler

Kelvin Dale Fowler

Sep 20, 2018

Kelvin Dale Fowler, 60, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, September 20, 2018.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, DeWilla Fowler of DeRidder, LA; sons, Joseph L. Ford & Misty Renee of DeRidder, LA, Kenneth Fowler & Sharon of DeRidder, LA and Kelvin Lynn Fowler of...

Dorothy Georgia Franklin

Dorothy Georgia Franklin

Sep 19, 2018

Dorothy Georgia Franklin, 84, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 19, 2018.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Richard Franklin and Elaine of Puyallup, WA, Russell Franklin of Port Orchard, WA, Rodger Franklin and Tammy of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Kathryn Foote of DeRidder, LA, Karen...

Rose Mary Clark

Rose Mary Clark

Sep 16, 2018

Rose Mary Clark, 71, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, September 16, 2018.

Those left to cherish her memory are son, Michael Clark of Merryville, LA; brother, Irvin Clark and Ann of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Ashley McShan and Ray of El Paso. TX, Joshua Clark and Anna of Rosepine,...

Sylvia Anne Doyle

Sylvia Anne Doyle

Sep 14, 2018

Sylvia Ann Doyle, 68, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 14, 2018.

Those left to cherish her memory are son, Dustin Doyle and Kimberly of Merryville, LA; brothers, Lenard “Bo” Doyle, Jr. and Debbie of Groves, TX and Gary Doyle and Debbie of Merryville, LA; sisters, Adra Smith...

Wanda Merle Bailey

Wanda Merle Bailey

Sep 13, 2018

Wanda Merle Bailey, 79, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, September 13, 2018.

She married her husband Marvin Ray Bailey in November of 1955, and had 63 glorious and wonderful years together. The great love of Mother’s life was her three children Paul, Pam and Tony. She loved each...

William "Bill" Allen Cranford, Ii

William "Bill" Allen Cranford, Ii

Sep 12, 2018

William “Bill” Allen Cranford, II, 41, of Sulphur, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.

Those left to cherish his memory are, daughter, Jaelyn Elaine Cranford of Las Vegas, NV; father, Allen Cranford; mother, Ginger Dearing of Las Vegas, NV; sisters, Catrina Ann Cranford of Las Vegas, NV, Alicia...

Ruby Lee Craft

Ruby Lee Craft

Sep 7, 2018

Ruby Lee Craft, 92, of Burr Ferry, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September, 7, 2018.

Ruby loved her precious cat “Miss Kitty” and adored her poodles.  She was passionate about her love for the Lord.  Her favorite past times were hunting, fishing and working in her flower gardens.