Obituaries

Ronnie Black

Ronnie Black

Jan 28, 2017

Ronnie Black, 72, of DeRidder, LA passed away on January 28, 2017.

Ronnie was born in DeRidder on April 23, 1944 to the late Ivan E. and Willie Mae Black. He graduated from DeRidder High School in 1962. After graduating from McNeese State, he served in the US Army. He was a...

Benny Joe Goodwin

Benny Joe Goodwin

Jan 28, 2017

Benny Joe Goodwin, 72, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, January 28, 2017.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Glyn Shiyou of Orangefield, TX and Jimmy Shiyou (Bonnie) also of Orangefield, TX; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father,...

"Blanche" Louise Cooley

"Blanche" Louise Cooley

Jan 28, 2017

(Blanche) Louise Cooley, 82, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, January 28, 2017.

Louise Cooley leaves behind her husband of 68 years, Bennie Monk (CL) Cooley of DeRidder, LA; sons, Gene Cooley (Louise) of Rosepine, LA, Richard Cooley (Jan-Ann) of Sugartown, LA, Ronald Cooley of DeRidder, LA and Roger...

Adelia Ann Cottrell

Adelia Ann Cottrell

Jan 25, 2017

Adelia Ann Cottrell, 71, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 25, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory: sisters, Lorraine LaSage and Lorretta Keitla; brothers, Ronald Cottrell and John Cottrell.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2017 from 10:00 am - 12:00...

Sammie Jean May

Sammie Jean May

Jan 25, 2017

Sammie Jean May, 69, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 25, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Marcus Epperson of Houston, TX; daughter, Shaulonda Yevette Jackson of DeRidder, LA; dad, Willie Norman, Sr. of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Robert Norman of Baton Rouge, LA and...

Marvin Isaac Marshall, Sr.

Marvin Isaac Marshall, Sr.

Jan 24, 2017

Marvin Isaac Marshall, Sr., 67, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 24, 2017.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Pauline Aden Marshall of Merryville, LA; sons, Marvin Isaac Marshall, Jr. of Vidor, TX, Kenneth “Scooter” Aden Marshall and Megan of Oakdale, LA and Gordon “Gordy”...

Jean Yvonne Stipes

Jean Yvonne Stipes

Jan 21, 2017

Jean Yvonne Stipes, 80, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, January 21, 2017. Words of comfort may be shared at myers-colonialfuneralhome.com

George Richard Reiher

George Richard Reiher

Jan 21, 2017

George Richard Reiher, 67, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, January 21, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory:step-son, Michael Leger of Starks, LA; step-daughters, Cynthia Lewandowski of Longmount, CO and Sherry Tarver & Gordon of Hineston, LA.  A host of Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren.

Bill Waddle

Bill Waddle

Jan 21, 2017

Bill Waddle, 81, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, January 21, 2017.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Gussie Waddle of Merryville, LA; sons, J.D. and Mikki Waddle of DeRidder, LA and Ronald and Diana Waddle of Merryville, LA; brother, Charles Eugene and Endang Waddle of...

Bobby Gene Anderson, Sr.

Bobby Gene Anderson, Sr.

Jan 20, 2017

Bobby Gene Anderson, Sr. 78, of Starks, LA, passed from this life on Friday, January 20, 2017.

Funeral service will be held Sunday, January 22, 2017, at 11:00 AM at Calvary Apostolic Church in Starks, LA.  Vistation will be Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 5:00 - 9:00 PM also at Calvary Apostolic ...

Patricia Ann Young

Patricia Ann Young

Jan 19, 2017

Patricia Ann Young, 69, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, January 19, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 50 years, Bruce Young; her sons, Bobby Young and wife Amanda of Merryville, LA, and Jesse “Porky” Young and wife Markie of Merryville, LA; her daughter,...

Robert Alan Fowler

Robert Alan Fowler

Jan 17, 2017

Robert Alan Fowler, 52 of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 17, 2017.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Gerald Anthony Bordelon

Gerald Anthony Bordelon

Jan 16, 2017

Gerald Anthony Bordelon, 69 of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, January 16, 2017.

Those left to cherish his memory:  son, Kevin Wayne Bordelon; daughters, Renee Lynn Bordelon, Shelia Denise Bordelon Leday and Monica Chantelle Bordelon King; sister, Sherie Bordelon Johnson.  Eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; lifelong friend, Bill English....

Lien Thi Ohsner

Lien Thi Ohsner

Jan 16, 2017

Lien Thi Ohsner, 69, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on January 16. 2017.

Mrs. Ohsner was a very devoted wife and mother. She was a hard worker who enjoyed life.  She loved to go shrimping and fishing and just be outdoors.  She also loved to cook, especially fried rice and...

Keith Franklin Carroll

Keith Franklin Carroll

Jan 13, 2017

Keith Franklin Carroll, age 62 passed away on January 13, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. Keith was born and raised in DeRidder, graduated from DeRidder High School, served in the Navy and traveled to a lot of places but Nashville has been his home for many years. He was born on June 19, 1954 to Louis Franklin and Helen...

Wilma L. Cockrell

Wilma L. Cockrell

Jan 10, 2017

Wilma L. Cockrell

Wilma LaFaye Foshee Cockrell, age 93 passed away on Tuesday, Jan 10, 2017 at a Leesville hospital.

Faye (Maw Maw Faye in later years) was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend.  She was devoted and dedicated to her family and friends.  Faye was a talented...

David Dewayne Walker

David Dewayne Walker

Jan 9, 2017

David DeWayne Walker, 51 of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Monday, January 9, 2017.   Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.

Those left to cherish his memory: spouse, Melissa Walker of Rosepine, LA; daughters, Jade Walker of...

Joe Don Dickson

Joe Don Dickson

Jan 7, 2017

Allen Paul Yawn, 48, of Pitkin, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, Janaury 7, 2017.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Margaret Johnson; daughters, Kayla Ruiz (Yawn), Courtney Miller, Katelyn Yawn and Karissa Ruiz; brothers, Edwin Giles and Steven Johnson & wife Candi; sister, Melody Johnson & friend...

Gloria Jeane Gill

Gloria Jeane Gill

Jan 4, 2017

Gloria Jeane Gill, 92, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on January 4, 2017.

Gloria was happily married to Harvey Gill for 54 years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was a treasure and will truly be missed by all who knew her.

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Lucy Franks

Lucy Franks

Jan 4, 2017

Lucy Franks, 98, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 4, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory: daughter, Carole Dunn and husband Bill of Freeport, FL; sister, Georgia Hasler and husband Johnny of Marshall, TX; grandchildren, James Young and Sabrina Clough; great-grandchildren, Dane Clough and wife Tori; great-great-grandchildren,...