Obituaries
Tom Dale Bennett
Oct 28, 2017
Tom Dale Bennett, 76, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, October 28, 2017.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Tommy Dale Bennett, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, Chad Hollie of Scott, LA and Brandon Hollie of Lake Charles, LA; daughters, Jessica Ann Hollie of DeRidder, LA, Sheryl...
Bessie Lea Jarrell Jeane
Oct 27, 2017
Bessie Lea Jarrell Jeane
Bessie Lea Jarrell Jeane of Evans, Louisiana was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 27, 2017 at the age of 81.
Bessie Lea was the heart of the family business and the driving force behind Jeane Farms. She and her husband, Claude were married...
Joyce Alline Taylor Morrison
Oct 26, 2017
Joyce Alline Taylor Morrison, 71, of Anacoco, LA, passed from this life on October 26, 2017.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Robert Free and Charlotte of Pitkin, LA, Wayman Free and Mafie of DeRidder, LA, Erby Free and Dana of Anacoco, LA; daughter, Evelyn Ashworth of Merryville, LA;...
William "Billy" Ford
Oct 26, 2017
William (Billy) Ford, 69, of Sugartown, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, October 26, 2017.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sandra Shuff Ford of Sugartown, LA; sons, Jesse Ford of Sugartown, LA and Lonnie Duplechian of Oberlin, LA; daughter; Laura Duplechian of Alexandria, LA; brothers, Harley G....
Amon Dowden, Jr.
Oct 22, 2017
Amon Dowden, Jr. was born in Kisatchie, LA on September 27, 1934, the son of Amon and Effie Dowden. Junior was welcomed at the gates of heaven with a glorious ethereal roar on the morning of October 22, 2017 at 7:30 AM at the age of 83 years young.
He was, and...
John E. Dobson
Oct 20, 2017
John E. Dobson passed from this life on Friday, October 20, 2017. He was born to Eddie and Iona Dobson in Seabrook, Texas on May 23, 1936.
After high school he joined the U.S. Army and became a paratrooper, where he spent the next 21 years.
He and his...
Arthur Earl Temple
Oct 17, 2017
Arthur Earl Temple, 89, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Arthur Lee Temple (Janice) of Westlake, LA and Lewis Temple (Anna) of Lake Charles, LA; sister, Shirley Temple Moss (Dub) of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Elizabeth T. Ostten (Jean-Paul) and Jennifer T. Kline (Tommy),...
Ja'Ceion "Jace" Charles St. Romain
Oct 10, 2017
On January 18, 2016 in DeRidder, LA, Ms. Katherine R. St. Romain and Mr. Robert Arnold Sr. gave birth to a handsome son named Ja'Ceion Charles St. Romain.
On Tuesday October 10, 2017, “Jace” went to rest and to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. His guardian angels will continue to watch...
Raymond Scott Nelson
Oct 8, 2017
Raymond Scott Nelson, 54, of Houston, TX, passed from this life on Sunday, October 8, 2017.
Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Ronald Keith and Marjorie Nelson of DeRidder, LA; spouse, Randa Fox of Houston, TX; brother, Roger Nelson and wife Mary of Denver, CO and sister-in-law, Vickie Nelson...

Linda Pauline Underwood
Oct 7, 2017
Linda Pauline Underwood, 60 of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, October 7, 2017. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine, LA. Services are under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder.
James "Jim" Brown, Sr.
Oct 5, 2017
James “Jim” Brown, Sr., 76, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Jim served his country in the United States Army. As an Army instructor-trainer, he was responsible for the training of the troops being shipped to battle during the Vietnam Conflict.
Those left to cherish his...
Allen Dale Terrell, Sr.
Oct 3, 2017
Allen Dale Terrell, Sr., 69, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 3, 2017.
Raised in Merryville, Dale learned early in life the values of hard work, honesty and integrity. He had a spunky sense of humor and always knew a tall tale from better times. And if you...

Lisa Marie Doyle Spears
Oct 2, 2017
Lisa Marie Doyle Spears, 52, of Monroe, LA, passed from this life on Monday, October 2, 2017.
She will truly be missed by family and friends, her memory will forever be in our hearts and minds.
Kay Elaine Knoles
Oct 1, 2017
Kay Elaine Knoles, 67, of Ft. Riley, KA, passed from this life on Sunday, October 1, 2017.
A funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Burial will be at 9:00 AM on Thursday, October 5, 2017, at Beauregard...
Evie Lois Turner
Sep 27, 2017
Evie Lois Turner, 88, of Jefferson City, TX, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 27, 2017.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Burial will follow at Whitaker Cemetery in DeRidder, LA.
James "Jimmy" Eugene Cryer
Sep 26, 2017
James “Jimmy” Eugene Cryer, 75, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.
Jimmy was a carpenter, a trade that he learned from his father. He was self-employed most of his career as a General Contractor but he was best known for his beautiful, custom cabinetry work and attention to detail....
Eloise Goodwin Baldridge
Sep 26, 2017
Eloise Goodwin Baldridge, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2017, from 5:00-9:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Visitation will continue on Friday, September 29, 2017 at Myers Colonial Funeral from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM with...
Ward Rudolph Johnson
Sep 26, 2017
Ward Rudolph Johnson, 83, of Folsom, LA, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.
Rudolph served his country in the United States Army and later obtained a degree in Geology from McNeese State University. He lived in DeRidder, Louisiana, for more than 30 years and retired from teaching and...
Charlotte Ann Stout
Sep 21, 2017
Charlotte Ann Loftis Stout, 63, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, September 21, 2017.
She came to Christ at an early age in her life. She had a strong faith in Jesus Christ. She graduated as Salutatorian from Livingston Academy in Livingston, TN in 1972. She was somewhat reserved, quiet, tenderhearted, and...
Cora Mccolough Adams
Sep 21, 2017
Cora Margarette Adams, 73, of Liberty, TX, passed from this life on Thursday, September 21, 2017.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, David Adams & Karen of Liberty, TX; daughter, Pamela Mitchell of Liberty, TX; brother, Jessie “Leo” McCollough & “Edie” of Liberty, TX; sister, Mildred Simmons & Leroy...
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