Obituaries

Betty Jo Franks Giles

Betty Jo Franks Giles

Apr 2, 2016

May 23, 1932 - April 2, 2016

Betty Jo Franks Giles, 83, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, April 2, 2016 in Lake Charles, LA.  Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Debra LeGault of Albuquerque, NM, and Diana Bacque of Edmondton, KY; brothers, Walter and Bruce...

James Mcclendon

James Mcclendon

Apr 2, 2016

May 23, 1932 - April 2, 2016

Betty Jo Franks Giles, 83, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, April 2, 2016 in Lake Charles, LA.  Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Debra LeGault of Albuquerque, NM, and Diana Bacque of Edmondton, KY; brothers, Walter and Bruce...

Allen Blady

Allen Blady

Mar 31, 2016

Allen Blady, 65, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at his home.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Gertrud Blady of Rosepine; sons, Gavin Blady and wife Amber of Rosepine, and Justin Blady and wife Pepper of Ponchatula, LA; daughters, Sabine Broussard and husband Steve of...

Thomas Ray Pierce

Thomas Ray Pierce

Mar 30, 2016

November 27, 1946 - March 30, 2016

Thomas Ray Pierce, 69, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in DeQuincy, LA.  Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Thomas Ray Pierce Jr. of Pittsfield, MA, and Gary Arthur Pierce of DeQuincy, LA; daughters, Andrea Diane...

Norman Craig, Sr.

Norman Craig, Sr.

Mar 30, 2016

July 4, 1965 - March 30, 2016

Norman Ross Craig Sr., 50, of Houston, TX, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Lynden B. Johnson Hospital in Houston, TX.  He was born July 4, 1965 to Naomi Craig and the late Earl James Craig, Sr., in DeRidder, LA.  He...

Larry Wayne Gamble

Larry Wayne Gamble

Mar 29, 2016

October 15, 1950 - March 29, 2016

Larry Wayne Gamble, 65, of Iowa, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in Houston, TX.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ruth Gamble, their children ,La Rhon and Lo Rhel all of Iowa, LA, Angela Lemon, Anthony Lemon,...

Roy Rheams

Roy Rheams

Mar 29, 2016

February 27, 1931 - March 29, 2016

Roy Rheams, 86, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at his home.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Betty S. Rheams of DeRidder, LA; son, Roy Rheams and wife Tracy of Conroe, TX; daughters, Linda Hemperley...

Billie Burnett

Billie Burnett

Mar 26, 2016

August 18, 1933 - March 26, 2016

Billie Burnett, 82, of Clarksville, IN passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016 in Louisville, KY.  Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, James Burnett and wife Denise of Batesville, AR, Kenneth Burnett of Batesville, AR, Donnie Burnett and wife Bridgette of McKinney, TX,...

Buford Nelson

Buford Nelson

Mar 26, 2016

October 18, 1953 - March 26, 2016

Buford Nelson, 62 of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, March 26, 2016.

Those left to cherish his memory are his very devoted companion, Annie Mae Scott; brother, Willie (Bill) Clark Sr.; sisters, Elizabeth Maxie and Brenda Isler; adopted brother,...

Lillian Orene Davis Smith

Lillian Orene Davis Smith

Mar 25, 2016

November 21, 1924 - March 25, 2016

Lillian Orene Davis Smith, one of seven children, was born to Henry and Beulah Green Davis on November 21, 1924 in DeRidder, LA.   Lillian passed from this life on March 25, 2016 a the age of 91 years, 4 months, and 4 days.

Elmo Monroe, Jr.

Elmo Monroe, Jr.

Mar 24, 2016

September 30, 1950 - March 24, 2016

Elmo Monroe Jr., fondly known as "Tooty" was born on September 30, 1950 in Leesville, LA.  He was born to the proud parents of the late Elmo Monroe and the late Emma D. Monroe Jefferson.

On Thursday evening, March...

Rocky Wayne Chaney

Rocky Wayne Chaney

Mar 24, 2016

March 15, 1946 - March 24, 2016

Rocky Wayne Chaney, 70, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, March 24, 2016.  He is survived by his wife, Denise Chaney. A graveside service will be held Friday, April 1, 2016 at 2:00pm at Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville, LA.

Carol Faye Smith

Carol Faye Smith

Mar 21, 2016

November 29, 1949 - March 21, 2016

Carol Faye Smith, 66, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, March 21, 2016 at her home.  Carol loved to cook.  She never wanted much out of life, but she loved her grandchildren.

Those left to cherish...

Jeffery Ray Allison, Sr.

Jeffery Ray Allison, Sr.

Mar 21, 2016

February 26, 1962 - March 21, 2016

Jeffery Ray Allison, Sr., 54, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, March 21, 2016.  You may have known him as Big AL, Maddog, or maybe just Jeff, but we called him Daddy.  On March 21, 2016, “Daddy” traded in his earthly body...

Henry Clark, Jr.

Henry Clark, Jr.

Mar 16, 2016

March 12, 1949 - March 16, 2016

Henry Clark Jr. was born in DeRidder, LA to the late Henry Clark Sr. and Catherine Clark, both of DeRidder.  He attended George Washington Carver and graduated in the Class of 1969.  He served in the U.S. Army from August 12, 1969 to October 18,...

Carolyn Louise Scroggins

Carolyn Louise Scroggins

Mar 16, 2016

March 24, 1949 - March 16, 2016

Carolyn Louise Scroggins, 66, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at her home.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Corky Lawson and wife Kaye of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Tammy Wilson...

Lillie Bell Spikes Lofton

Lillie Bell Spikes Lofton

Mar 15, 2016

July 6, 1929 - March 15, 2016

Lillie Bell Spikes Lofton was born to the union of Campbell and Allie Spikes of Bancroft, Louisiana on July 6, 1929. She united with the Friendship Baptist Church of Bancroft at an early age where she sung her first solo at age seven. She served...

Darwin Andrew Boudreaux

Darwin Andrew Boudreaux

Mar 14, 2016

February 15, 1947 - March 14, 2016

Darwin Andrew Boudreaux, beloved husband, Daddy, and Grandpa, “crossed the creek” and went home on Monday, March 14, 2016.  He was born to Edna Hickman and Norman Andrew Boudreaux on February 15, 1947.

Darwin began his career as a...

Alva Rae Fletcher Thompson

Alva Rae Fletcher Thompson

Mar 13, 2016

February 27, 1924 - March 13, 2016

Alva Rae Fletcher Thompson passed from this life Sunday, March 13, 2016 with both of her daughters and son in law, Cole by her side. Mrs. Thompson was born February 27, 1924, in Rosepine, LA, to Alvin and Annie Fletcher. Mrs. Thompson worked for the...

Fred Lucius "Bear" Conerly

Fred Lucius "Bear" Conerly

Mar 11, 2016

July 20, 1936 - March 11, 2016

Fred Lucius Conerly “Bear”, was born July 20, 1936 in Natchitoches, Louisiana to the union of Lucius and Exie B. Conely.  The family later moved to Leesville, Louisiana where he attended school.  In the late 1950’s, Fred moved to DeRidder, Louisiana where he worked for...