Obituaries
Joel Earl Brown
Oct 14, 2016
Joel Earl Brown was born February 11, 1940 in Gulfport, Mississippi to William Earl & Minnie Lois Brown. He received his ultimate healing on Friday, October 14, 2016 in DeRidder, Louisiana. And his Lord said, “well done good and faithful servant; …enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” Matthew 25:23 KJV
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Billy Ray Franks
Oct 12, 2016
Home-going services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at New Hope Baptist Church, DeQuincy, Louisiana for Billy Ray Franks, 82 who passed away at his residence. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 11, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at New Hope. Pastor Roland Hebert will be officiating; burial will be in the Spikes Cemetery...
William Carl Ambler
Oct 11, 2016
William Carl Ambler, Sr., 94 of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 11, 2016.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 15, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home, Inc. in DeRidder, LA. Burial will follow at Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine, LA.

Catherine Elaine Carrier
Oct 10, 2016
Catherine Elaine Carrier, 74, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, October 10, 2016.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Burial will follow at City of Denham Springs Cemetery in Denham Springs, LA.
David F. Barmore
Oct 10, 2016
David F. Barmore, 57, passed from this life on Monday, October 10, 2016 at his home in DeRidder, LA.
David was born on September 7, 1959 in Ruston, LA, but was a lifelong resident of DeRidder. He graduated from DeRidder High School and went on to obtain his Bachelor of Science degree from McNeese State...
Bonita Christine Dowden
Oct 8, 2016
Bonita Christine Dowden, 54, of Ragley, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, October 8, 2016.
Christine was born on March 8, 1962 in Lake Charles, LA. She graduated from South Beauregard High School and went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science degree from McNeese State University. Christine loved to read,...
Robert "Bob" Alston
Oct 4, 2016
Robert “Bob” Alston passed away in his home after a brief illness on October 4, 2016. He was a resident of Rosepine and DeRidder. He was originally from DeRidder and returned from Houston, Texas where he was employed as a senior accountant by Gulf Oil.
He was a beloved member of Grace-DeRidder...
Lee Vester "Sonny" Blount, Iii
Oct 3, 2016
Lee Vester “Sonny” Blount, III, 63, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, October 3, 2016.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday October 8, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Deridder, LA. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery.
Wanda Cofty
Oct 3, 2016
Wanda Cofty. 65, of Bon Wier, TX, passed from this life on Monday, October 3, 2016 in DeRidder, LA.
Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Stephanie Mitchell and Alvin of Bon Wier, TX; brothers, Bruce Jacks of Newton, TX, Milton Jacks and Tina of Kirbyville, TX and Aubrey Jacks and...
Lydia Joycelyn Ross Mckee
Sep 28, 2016
Lydia Joycelyn Ross McKee, 92, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 28, 2016.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 5-9 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in Deridder, LA. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 30, 2016 at 10 AM at Myers Colonial...
Barbara Ann Collins Farris
Sep 27, 2016
Barbara Ann Collins Farris, 66, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 27, 2016.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 5-9 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home...

Charles Richard Alcorn, Sr.
Sep 25, 2016
Charles Richard Alcorn, Sr., 79, passed away at his home in Knight Community of Vernon Parish, Louisiana surrounded by his family on September 25, 2016.
He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church also in the Knight Community. Charles was very active in sports with the youth of Pitkin Community, and...
Johnathon Shane Says
Sep 24, 2016
Johnathon Shane Says, 41, of Starks, LA passed from this life on Saturday, September 24, 2016.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 8:00 until time of service at Gambrell Baptist Church in Starks, LA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Gambrell Baptist Church in Starks, LA...
Winston Ray Hunt
Sep 23, 2016
Winston Ray Hunt, 84, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, September 23, 2016 at his residence in Lake Charles, LA.
Those left to cherish his memory are his spouse, Jessie C. Hunt of Lake Charles, LA; his sons, Winston Ray Hunt, II and wife...
Shelton E. Matthis, Sr.
Sep 23, 2016
Shelton E. Matthis, Sr., 81 of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 23, 2016 in DeRidder, LA.
Mr. Matthis is survived by his son, Shelton E. Matthis, Jr. and wife Mary of Merryville, LA; his daughter, Tammye Gamez and husband Jerrell of Shepherd, TX; his brothers, Sam Matthis and...
Carole Lynell Owens Johnson
Sep 21, 2016
Carole Lynell Owens Johnson, 73, of Rosepine, LA, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.
Those left to cherish her memory are her spouse, Damon Johnson; her son, Kenneth N. Jones, Jr. and wife Rayla of Kansas...
Robert Earl "Bobby" Durham
Sep 18, 2016
Robert Earl (Bobby) Durham passed from this life on September 18, 2016 in Lafayette, LA at the Lafayette General Hospital. Mr. Durham was retired from the United States Navy after serving for 20 years. His rank at the time of retirement was Chief Petty Officer. He last served on the USS Wisconsin.
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Randy Ashworth, Sr.
Sep 17, 2016
Randy Ashworth, Sr., 58, of DeRidder, LA. passed from this life on Saturday, September 17, 2016.
Beloved family to carry and cherish his memory are his wife, Celia Mae Ashworth; sons, Randy Ashworth, Jr., Matthias Ashworth, Nehemiah Ashworth; daughters, Moncharee Foshee and husband Chris, Sheena Johnson and husband Daryl, Monick Ashworth; brothers, Glen Ashworth, Alvin...
Judy Virginia Isaacs Wooten
Sep 15, 2016
Judy Virginia Isaacs Wooten went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the age of 73 after a sudden brief battle with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
She is survived by her children, DeWayne Wooten and wife Rosie, Joseph Wooten and wife Diana, Sheri Poe and husband Cliff, and...

Deneise Williams
Sep 9, 2016
Deneise Williams, 84, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 9, 2016.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Star Of Bethlehem Church in DeRidder, LA from 9:00-10:00 A.M. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Star Of Bethlehem Church in DeRidder,...
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