Apr 30, 2016

September 11, 1931 - April 30, 2016

Dorothy Arlene Ford Gibson, 84, of DeRidder, LA, departed this life on April 30, 2016.  She was the mother of seven children.  She was an active church member and musician for many years.  Ms. Ford is survived by three daughters, Mable, Sharon, and Margenette all...

Apr 29, 2016

September 24, 1938 - April 29, 2016

Donald Troutman, 77, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, April 29, 2016 in Lake Charles.  Don was an amazing athlete.  At the age of 16, he was invited to the Olympic trials.  He earned All American honors in basketball, and track and...

Apr 28, 2016

September 10, 1970 - April 28, 2016

James Block “Jamie” Aswell, 45, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, April 28, 2016.  Jamie enjoyed fishing and golfing with his son.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Angela Aswell; son, Jayden Aswell...

Apr 28, 2016

August 12, 1935 - April 28, 2016

Ruth Arlene Baham Moreau Clanton, 80 years old, passed away April 28, 2016 in Charleston, South Carolina from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder.  Funeral service will be Friday,...

Apr 25, 2016

July 13, 1937 - April 25, 2016

Charles Thomas Montgomery, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, April 25, 2016.  Charles was a graduate of Henderson State University and McNeese State University and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army.  Charles was a football coach and teacher at Prescott...

Apr 23, 2016

July 19, 1965 - April 23, 2016

Jeffery Dennis Goins, 50, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at his home.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Bonnie Goins; children, Blaze Goins (Ashley) of Sulphur, LA, Becky Gotte (David) of Jennings, LA, Lance Goins...

Apr 20, 2016

October 11, 1938 - April 20, 2016

Ruby Rae Howard, 77, of Hornbeck, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at her home.  “She lived one day at a time”.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Richard Eugene Erwin and...

Apr 19, 2016

June 9, 1953 - April 19, 2016

Paul Eugene Amerson passed away April 19, 2016 at his home in Merryville, La. Paul was born June 9, 1953 in DeRidder, La. He was preceded in death by his father and mother David "Blue" and Ida Amerson, his wife, Rebecca "Becky" Amerson, and his...

Apr 18, 2016

October 27, 1941 - April 18, 2016

William Dalton Pelt, 74, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Monday, April 18, 2016 at his home.  William was a graduate of Northwestern State University and served in the U.S. Navy.   He loved his family and had a soft spot in his heart...

Apr 15, 2016

September 24, 1928 - April 15, 2016

Herbert Lee Green, 87, Rosepine, LA passed from this life on Friday, April 15, 2016 in Lake Charles, LA.  Mr. Green was a Mason for over 50 years. He was President of the Rosepine Dixie Youth Association for 40 years. Mr. Green was a veteran...

Apr 13, 2016

June 10, 1942 - April 13, 2016

Amos Lee Luster Jt. 74 of DeRidder was called to his heavenly home, Wednesday, April 13, 2916 at DeRidder Retirement and Rehab.  He was in the Graduating Career Class of 1959. He served for this country as a World War II Veteran and was a...

Apr 12, 2016

September 27, 1951 - April 12, 2016

Karen L. Read Schlett, 64, of Houston, TX, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Houston, TX.  Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Randy Michael Morrison and friend, Sherry Luce, and Norman Schlett and wife Jenni all of Houston,...

Apr 12, 2016

October 7, 1054 - April 12, 2016

Albert Lee Brown, 61, of DeRidder, LA; passed from this life on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at his residence.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sisters: Dorothy Davis of DeRidder, LA and Shirley Brown and husband Alouther of Dallas, TX:  ...

Apr 11, 2016

December 14, 1948 -  April 11, 2016

Susan Jean Bennett, 67, of Sulphur, LA, passed from this life on Monday, April 11, 2016 in Sulphur, LA.  Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 35 years, Elmer Bennett of Sulphur, LA; children, Greg Sittig and Dena Leblanc of Sulphur, LA,...

Apr 10, 2016

Charles Calloway, 81, DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Sunday, April 10, 2016 in Lake Charles, LA.  Charles was a 32nd degree Mason in Rosepine, and was a volunteer Blue Jacket at Beauregard Memorial Hospital.  He was a lifelong hunter and fisherman and enjoyed camping and travelling.

Those left to cherish...

Apr 10, 2016

September 12, 1922 - April 10, 2016

Jack Dempsey Franks, 93, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, April 10, 2016.  He was a WWII veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Ronnie Franks...

Apr 7, 2016

December 16, 1920 - April 7, 2016

Idell Blackmon McCurley was born on the family farm near Merryville, Louisiana, to James Clark and Roxie (Whiddon) Blackmon on December 26, 1920. She passed away on April 7, 2016, in Austin, Texas.

Idell’s visitation will be Monday, April 11 from 6-8pm...

Apr 5, 2016

February 7, 1952 - April 5, 2016

Joseph Christopher Watts, Sr. was born February 7, 1952, to the union of Dudley Cole Watts, Sr. and Thelma White Watts, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

He grew up in Abita Springs, Louisiana.  He attended Abita Elementary School and graduated...

Apr 5, 2016

August 2, 1929 - April 5, 2016

Robert A. “Bob” Welborn, of DeRidder, Louisiana received that which he had faithfully pursued, stepping into the city “whose builder and maker is God”, Tuesday, April 5, 2016.  He was a man of honor, setting standards of character, integrity and honesty, that would challenge any...

Apr 3, 2016

October 23, 1970 - April 3, 2016

Trishia Skinner, 45, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Sunday, April 3, 2016.  Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Richard Skinner of DeRidder, LA; sons, Nicholas Skinner of Lake Charles, LA, and Domenic Skinner and wife Amy of DeRidder, LA;...