Obituaries
Leamon Robson, Jr.
Dec 3, 2016
Leamon Robson Jr. was born in DeRidder, Louisiana on October 15, 1953 to the late Leamon Robson Sr. and Minnie Gill Robson. He was reared in DeRidder, Louisiana and attended school in Beauregard Parish.
He accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age and united with the Sweet Home Baptist Church under the...
Gerald Douglas Banks
Dec 2, 2016
Gerald Douglas Banks, 70, passed Friday, December 2, 2016 with family by his side. A native of DeRidder, LA. A graduate of DeRidder High School, class of ‘66. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Bexar during Vietnam. After serving his country, he worked and retired at Boise Cascade.
Those...
Elaine Riggs Jackson
Nov 30, 2016
Elaine Riggs Jackson, 85, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on November 30, 2016 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, John Jackson and Dana of Lake Charles, LA; her daughter, Juanice Jackson Welsh and Dr. James B. Welsh of Midland, TX; her sisters,...
Clarence Cecil Hudson
Nov 30, 2016
Clarence Cecil Hudson, 73, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on November 30, 2016.
Those left to cherish his memory is his wife, Stella Hudson of Merryville, LA; sons, Timothy Hudson and wife Traci of Merryville, LA and Jason Hudson of Merryville, LA; daughter, DeAnna Perry of Merryville, LA; brothers, Charles...
James Rufus Burch
Nov 30, 2016
ames Rufus Burch, 87, of Leesville, La, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 30, 2016.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 2, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Bethel Grove UPC in Merryville, LA. Burial will follow at Hinson Cemetery in Knight Community.
Hebert Edwin Smith
Nov 28, 2016
Herbert Edwin Smith, 89, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on November 28, 2016 at Resthaven in Lake Charles, LA.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Brian Smith and wife Lisa of Lake Charles, LA; his brother, Royce Smith and wife Frances of White Oak, TX; his grandchildren,...
Edith Kittrell Walker
Nov 27, 2016
Edith Kittrell Walker, 85, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on November 27, 2016.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Rose Ashworth and husband Samuel of Singer, LA and Pam Leonard and husband Wayne of DeRidder, LA; brother, Wayne Kittrell and wife Lucille of Sugartown, LA; sister, Delores...
Shirley Lott Marchie
Nov 24, 2016
Shirley Lott Marchie, 58, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on November 24, 2016 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Justin Marchie of Merryville, LA; her daughters, Wendy Dauzat and husband Jimmy of Fifth Ward, LA, Amy Dodge and husband...
Thomas Wilson
Nov 21, 2016
Thomas “Tex” “Tata” Wilson, 84, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on November 21, 2016.
Those left to cherish his memory are his nephews, David Jamel Wilson and wife DeAnna of Slidell, LA and Brian Keith Wilson and wife Melissa of Pirate’s Cove, Toledo Bend, LA; niece, Sherrolyn “Diane” Wilson of...
John Edgar Ruston, Sr.
Nov 20, 2016
John Edgar Ruston, Sr., 91, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on November 20, 2016.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, David Earl Ruston and wife Mary Anne of Sun City Center, FL and John E. Ruston, Jr. and wife Sherry of Hammond, LA; daughters, Martha Ruston Spetz...
Lewis Brinkley
Nov 19, 2016
Lewis Brinkley, 94, of DeQuincy, Louisiana, passed from this life on Saturday, November 19, 2016.
Funeral services will be held at Burr Ferry Pentecostal Church, November 22, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. in Burr Ferry, Louisiana.
Norman Crystal Davis
Nov 18, 2016
Norman Crystal Davis, 74 of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Friday, November 18, 2016.
A memorial visitation will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2016, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.
Robert Grant Key, Sr.
Nov 15, 2016
Robert Grant Key, SR, 75, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 15, 2016.
A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, November 17, 2016, from 5:00 -8:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.
James Clifford Blackmon
Nov 14, 2016
James Clifford Blackmon, 78, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, November 14, 2016.
Mr. Blackmon was a Deacon of Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church. He played Blue Grass music for many years with his friends and family. He loved to fish and hunt. As well, Clifford and his son Jody enjoyed reloading...
Daniel Hickman, Sr.
Nov 14, 2016
Elder Daniel Hickman, Sr., 84, of Knight Community, LA, passed from this life on Monday, November 14, 2016 at Westwood Manor Nursing Home. He was born on December 21, 1931 in Knight Community to James Alexander and Samantha Hickman.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Mitchell Henry, Sr. &...

Curtis Lee Harris
Nov 14, 2016
Curtis Lee Harris, 84, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, November 14, 2016.
Funeral service will be held on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Grace Church in DeRidder, LA. Burial will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, LA.
Myrtle B. Lejune
Nov 14, 2016
Myrtle B. LeJune, 85, entered the gates of heaven on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016.
Myrtle was born in Dry Creek where she lived until she graduated from Dry Creek High School in 1950. She went on to work as a civilian at Fort Polk and then married her husband, Jessie LeJune, on...

Gordon Earl Miers, Sr.
Nov 5, 2016
Gordon Earl Miers, Sr. 71, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, November 5, 2016,
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in DeRidder, LA.

Annie Ruth Newman
Nov 4, 2016
Annie Ruth Newman, 92, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, November 4, 2016.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Thomas Nickel and Miriam of Hayesville, KS and James Nickel of Pflugerville, TX; daughters, Marie Davis and Donald of Brownwood, TX and Susan Jones of Merryville, LA; 9 grandchildren and...
Henri Lee Bryant
Nov 3, 2016
Mrs. Henri Lee Bryant, 98, of DeRidder, LA, was called home on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at sunrise.
Mrs. Bryant was born March 31, 1918 to Henry and Eva Peyton in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
She spent her time on earth in committed service to others. She was a devoted church...
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