Obituaries
Robin Renee Terwey Rhodes
Feb 1, 2018
Robin Renee Terwey Rhodes went home to be with her Lord, Thursday, February 1, 2018, after waging a 4-year-long battle with cancer.
She was born during Hurricane Cindy on September 17, 1963, in Orange, TX. Robin lived most of her life in DeRidder, attending DeRidder schools, graduating in 1982. Robin attended Northwestern...
Brenda Joyce Flowers Keel
Jan 27, 2018
Brenda Joyce Flowers Keel, 63, of Denham Springs, LA passed from this life on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Burial will follow at Old Cypress Cemetery in DeRidder, LA. Brother Allen Shird will officiate.
Opie Faye Johnson Deason
Jan 21, 2018
Opie Faye Johnson Deason, 88, of Pitkin, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, January 21, 2018.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Keith Deason of Marlow, LA; brother, J.L. Johnson & Barbara of Cravens, LA; sisters, Eloise Pemberton of Bedford, TX, Arlene Cook of Leesville, LA and Karen...
Otis Lester Harris
Jan 18, 2018
Otis Lester Harris, 72, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Thursday, January 18, 2018.
Otis Lester (Bill) Harris was born on July 22, 1945 to the late Frank and Rurhie Mae Harris. departed this life on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the blessed age of 72. He joined Mt. Nebo...
Harland James Hollie
Jan 17, 2018
Harland James Hollie, 75, of Fields, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 17, 2018.
Harland loved to hunt and raise a garden. He was a driller in the oil production business and loved his job. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Harland will forever be cherished in our hearts and...
James Cleveland Singletary, Jr.
Jan 16, 2018
James Cleveland Singletary, Jr., 62, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, James C. and Patricia O. Singletary, Sr. of Merryville, LA; brother, John A. Singletary and Deborah of Merryville, LA; nieces, Sarah Marquez & Angelo of Oklahoma...
Ray Edward Trunick
Jan 13, 2018
Ray Edward Trunick, 75, of Lake Charles, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, January 13, 2018.
Mr. Ray retired from the United States Army after serving his country for 20 years. He enjoyed fishing and visiting with friends. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew...
Shirley Ann Lucius Smith
Jan 7, 2018
Shirley Ann Lucius Smith, 74, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on January 7, 2018.
Mom was all about family – especially the kids. She loved jigsaw puzzles, Bingo, baseball, and dancing. She loved her friends and mourned for each one that went on to meet Jesus before her. Mom loved...
Gunnel Bailey Johnson
Jan 5, 2018
Guynell Bailey Johnson, 73, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, January 5, 2018.
Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, Marvin R. Bailey of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Fay B. Culpepper of Shreveport, LA, and Dophny (Pat) White of DeRidder, LA. Preceding in death are her: parents, Elmer...
David E. Grantham
Jan 5, 2018
David E. Grantham, 68, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on January 5, 2018.
David had a passion for nature and beautiful gardens. He held memberships in the American Rhododendron Society and Azalea Society of America. He was active in the Siuslaw Chapter in Florence, Oregon and the Southeastern Chapter in...
Rachel Pearl Slaydon
Jan 5, 2018
Rachel Pearl Slaydon, 72, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Friday, January 5, 2018.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 46 years, Chester Slaydon of Singer, LA; sons, Gregory Henderson of DeRidder, LA, Randal Henderson and Ginny of DeRidder, LA and Chet Slaydon and Angela of...
Lennie "Fay" Burge Coleman
Jan 3, 2018
Death is nothing at all, I have only slipped away into the next room. Whatever we were to each, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me. ...
Couretta Michelle Johnson Sirmans
Jan 2, 2018
Couretta Michelle, 48, known to friends as “smoke” transitioned to her heavenly home on January 2, 2018 in Columbia, South Carolina.
Couretta was born to the late Mack B. “The Bull” Johnson and Christine Cooksey Johnson, in DeRidder, LA on January 13, 1969. She was the twelfth of thirteen siblings. She was...
James "Jim" Jones
Dec 25, 2017
Rev. James “Jim” Jones, 83, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Monday, December 25, 2017.
He became a licensed minister in 1978. He worked in the Home Missionary Field in Vidalia, LA and Barnwell, SC as an Assistant Pastor and in Hartville, SC as a pastor. Jim was a Sunday...
Margaret Regina Neely Barron
Dec 24, 2017
Margaret Regina Neely Barron, 82, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on December 24, 2017.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Brett D. Barron and Rachel of Merryville, LA, and Bartt W. Barron and Kristy of Merryville, LA; brothers, Maxie Neely and Betty of Bridge City, TX, Mance...

Dorothy Jean Gill
Dec 23, 2017
Dorothy Jean Gill, 72, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, December 23, 2017.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Lloyd James Gill of Leesville, LA; sister-in-law, Josie Gill McCoy of Jasper, TX; brothers-in-law, Matthew Gill & wife Esther of Woodville, TX; Robert Gill & wife...
Allen D. Wynne
Dec 22, 2017
Allen D. Wynne ,74, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Friday, December 22, 2017. Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Johnny Wynne of Leesville, LA and his sister, Alice Faycalicutt of Arp, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Rosie Wynne.
Walter Griffin Morgan
Dec 22, 2017
Rev. Walter Griffin Morgan, 84, of DeQuincy, Louisiana took flight from the earthly life in his home, surrounded by his family, on December 22, 2017. He was a dedicated minister of the gospel and a member of First Pentecostal Church of Sulphur. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Lou Wilda Morgan (Van Winkle); two daughters, Trina...
Doris Carry Reeves
Dec 21, 2017
Doris Carry Reeves, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, December 21, 2017.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Charlene Reeves Donovan & Jim of Webster, TX, Deborah Lynn Reeves of DeRidder, LA, Karen Sue Reeves Tuma of Cleveland, TX, Melissa Reeves Hardy & Dale of...
Betty Ruth Duhon Vincent
Dec 20, 2017
Betty Ruth Duhon Vincent, 73, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 20, 2017.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Louis Vincent, Jr. of Rosepine, LA; Joseph Lesley Vincent & Angela of Iowa, LA and Billy Ray Dugas, Jr. & Tiffany of Sulphur, LA; daughter, Norma...
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