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...

Dec 20, 2017

Dorothy Faye Strickland, 62, of Newton, Texas, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 20, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Nicholas James Allen Strickland of Overton, TX; daughter, Amanda Cruz & husband Jose of Newton, TX; brother, Doyle Herrin & wife Sylvia of Vidor, TX; nine grandchildren,...

Dec 17, 2017

Bobbie Lee Johnston, 86, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, December 17, 2017.

Bobbie was a member of Temple Baptist Church for over 63 years, where she raised her family in the Lord. She loved her church family and always enjoyed being in church with them and serving where...

Dec 15, 2017

Willie Lee McKnight, 66, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, December 15, 2017.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 23, 2017, at 11:00 AM at Norris Memorial Church of God in Christ in DeRidder, LA.

Dec 13, 2017

Barbara Ann Shinn, 85, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on December 13, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Frank Shinn of Merryville, LA; son, Frank Shinn, Jr. “Skipper” and wife Terry of Benton, LA; two grandchildren, Amber Shinn Rivers & Chris of Galena, IL and Darla...

Dec 11, 2017

Beaver Bishop Knighton, Sr., 90, of Merryville, LA, was born on July 14, 1927 and went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 11, 2017.

Beaver was a 1958 graduate of Grambling State University.  After college, he was drafted into the Army in 1952, for the Korean Conflict.  After the...

Dec 11, 2017

Aaron Addison Stracener, 29, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, December 11, 2017.

Aaron was an avid gameplayer and he loved movies of all kinds.   He was a math whiz and tutored a host of students.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Shannon...

Dec 11, 2017

Shelley Marlene Olds, 62, of DeRidder, La, passed from this life on Monday, December 11, 2017.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Burial will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana.

Dec 8, 2017

Elsie Melvenna Lois Thedford, 40, of Midwest City, OK, passed from this life on December 8, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her significant other, Allen Tanksley of Midwest City, OK; mother, Judy Robertson & Jerry of Midwest City, OK; father, Virgil Thedford & Mesa of Merryville, LA; son, Brandon...

Dec 7, 2017

Weldon Aaron Schwartz, 83, of Gillis, LA, passed from this life on December 7, 2017.

Weldon served his country as a paratrooper with the Army of the United States during the Korean Conflict.  He worked for and retired from Exxon, after decades of service.

Those left...

Dec 3, 2017

Michael Jason Miller, 37, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, December 3, 2017.

Those left to cherish his memory are his spouse, Leah Miller of DeRidder, LA; son, Pierce Alexander Miller of Lake Charles, LA; stepson, Gary Gene Geier of Shreveport, LA; mother, Alice O’Bryan of Lake Charles, LA;...

Dec 2, 2017

Delma Rae Wright, 70, of Dry Creek, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, December 2, 2017.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 from 5:00PM - 9:00PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.  Funeral service will be held Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Charity Tabernacle in Dry Creek, LA.  Burial...

Dec 1, 2017

Mary Louise Worthen, 58, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, December 1, 2017.

Visitation and funeral service will be held Sunday, December 10, 2017 with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM until time of service at 11:00 AM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.

Nov 25, 2017

Davolen Hoyt Williamson, 66, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, November 25, 2017.

Left to cherish his memory are his brother and sister-in-law, Kevin William Williamson & Anna of Merryville, LA. Preceding him in death are his parents, Vertice Hoyt and Doris Williamson.

Nov 23, 2017

November 27, 1928 – November 23, 2017

Jackie Eaves Williamson, 88, of DeRidder, La, passed from this life on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Merryville, LA, on November 27, 1928 to Wm. Britton and Nannie C. Eaves. ...

Nov 23, 2017

Brandon James Howell, 33, of Vinton, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, November 23, 2017.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Bryce Roper Howell of Vinton, LA; daughter, Destiny Faith Howell of Vinton, LA; mother, Fannie Mai Howell of Vinton, LA; brother, Keith Ryan Howell and wife Pamela...

Nov 22, 2017

Elton Pickering

Elton Pickering was born December 27, 1942 to Raymond (Doc) and Eloise (Bo) Pickering at their home in Fields, LA.  He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 22, 2017.

He served as Parish Manager for the Beauregard Parish Police Jury for over...

Nov 22, 2017

Luetichey Marie Butler, 54, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 22, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Frank Butler, III of Lake Charles, LA; daughters, Rotasha Butler of Lake Charles, LA and Lori Bessie of Baton Rouge, LA; brothers, Michael Wayne Hills and Mary...

Nov 16, 2017

Kenneth Neal Petrey, 84, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, November 16, 2017.

Kenneth was retired from the United Stated Army, serving his country during the Korean conflict and was a purple heart recipient.  He was also retired from Citco, where he worked as a machinist.  He was a loving husband, father...

Nov 15, 2017

Shirley Raye Mitchell Thompson, 78, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 15, 2017.

She was a member for 45 years with the Ladies Auxiliary to the V.F.W.; 3802 Post of DeQuincy, LA and 9711 Post of Merryville, LA. She occupied offices as Guard to President and of Auxiliary...