Obituaries

Ray Edward Trunick

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Dorothy Faye Strickland

Dorothy Faye Strickland

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,...

Bobbie Lee Johnston

Bobbie Lee Johnston

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...

Willie Lee Mcknight

Willie Lee Mcknight

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.

Barbara Ann Shinn

Barbara Ann Shinn

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...

Beaver Bishop Knighton

Beaver Bishop Knighton

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...

Aaron Addison Stracener

Aaron Addison Stracener

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...