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Obituaries
Yevette Lea Clark
Feb 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Yevette Clark, a headstrong woman who filled our lives with laughter and love. Yevette left us on February 2, 2025, at the age of 74, but her spirit will live on in the countless beautiful memories she created with her family and friends.
Born on May 27, 1950, Yevette was...
Susan Marie Thompson Solomon
Jan 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Marie Thompson Solomon on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. She was a beloved mother, dedicated nurse, and true beach girl at heart. Susan was born on July 28, 1954, in Wilmington, North Carolina, where her love for the ocean and sandy shores began. She carried that spirit with her...
Charles "Buster" Hugh Parker
Jan 29, 2025
Charles Hugh Parker, 68 years old, of DeRidder Louisiana, passed away on January 29, 2025. He was born on December 19, 1956, to Adel and Hugh Parker in DeRidder Louisiana.
Buster worked and lived in Baytown for many years, he moved back home to work for his father’s company Parker Construction. If he was not at work, you could find him...
David Paul Johnson
Jan 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of David Paul Johnson, who left us on January 28, 2025, at the age of 57. Born on January 20, 1968, in Oakdale, LA, David spent most of his life in DeRidder, bringing laughter and joy to everyone around him.
Known as the family jokester, David had a knack for turning...
Opal Holaway
Jan 25, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Opal Holaway, who left this world on January 25, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on January 8, 1943, in Jasper, TX, Opal spent her life spreading joy and warmth in the lives of everyone she met.
Opal was a long-time resident of DeRidder, LA, where she worked as a...
Barbara Evans
Jan 24, 2025
Barbara Thomas Evans (Mrs. January) was born on May 28, 1942, in Houston, Texas to Lola Thomas of Mamou, Louisiana and Joe Johnson of Eunice, Louisiana. Her early childhood was spent in DeRidder, Louisiana where she was nurtured by her mother; aunts, Anna Thomas Celestaine (DeRidder, La), Ezella Thomas Noel (Sacramento, Ca); and godmother, Edna Cunningham (Oakdale, La). Under the...
Loretha Cecilia Williams
Jan 24, 2025
Sis. Loretha Cecilia Williams was born to the late Mr. L.C. Williams and Mrs. Myrtle Shade Williams in Leesville, Louisiana on December 17, 1957.
Loretha grew up in Merryville/Bancroft, Louisiana. She joined the church and was baptized at an early age.
Spiritually, Sis. Williams was a member of Mt. Canaan Baptist Church in DeRidder, Louisiana. At Mt. Canaan, she served as a...
Judith "Judi" Bailey
Jan 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Judith Marqueen Albrecht Bailey, affectionately known as Judi, who left us on January 19, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on August 27, 1953, in Winslow, Pennsylvania. Judi made her home in DeRidder, Louisiana, where she touched the lives of so many.
Judi was a true...
Malvin Eldridge Wagnon, Jr.
Jan 19, 2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Malvin Eldridge Wagnon Jr., who left this world on January 19, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on October 7, 1937, in DeRidder, Louisiana, Malvin dedicated his life to service, both in his military career and in his community.
Malvin served honorably in the United States Navy, enlisting on July 9, 1957,...
Christine Williams Franks
Jan 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christine Williams Franks, who left this world on January 17, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on December 12, 1957, in Silsbee, Texas, Christine spent her life spreading love and joy, especially to her beloved grandbabies and children.
Christine was a warm and loving wife to her husband, Bruce...
Floyd "Bo" Bolton Rodriguez, Sr.
Jan 17, 2025
Floyd "Bo" Bolton Rodriguez, Sr., 69, of DeRidder, LA, passed away on January 17, 2025. Born on May 3, 1955, in Kinder, LA, he lived a life filled with hard work, laughter, and love for his family.
Floyd was a dedicated millwright in the lumber industry, but if you asked him, he'd tell you that his true passion was tinkering with...
Roy Lynn Cooley
Jan 16, 2025
Roy Lynn Cooley, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on January 16, 2025, in his hometown of DeRidder, LA. Born on December 18, 1951, Roy lived a full life, filled with laughter, hard work, and boundless love for his family and friends.
Roy was a man of many talents. A skilled mechanic by trade, he was known for his...
Bennett Curt Simmons
Jan 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bennett Curt Simmons of DeRidder, LA, who left us on January 15, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on August 30, 1958, in Kinder, Louisiana, Curt was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many.
Curt made his mark in life as a dedicated logger and skidder operator,...
Lainey Jayne Stepp
Jan 9, 2025
“Dearest baby, please know that our greatest blessing was having you.”
Infant Lainey Jayne Stepp was born with her Angel Wings on Thursday, January 09, 2025, at 11:13AM to parents Andrew and Kaitlyn Stepp at Lake Charles Memorial Women’s Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Sweet baby girl weighed 5 pounds, 6 ounces, 18 inches long, and with a beautiful head of...
Barbara Martin Dowden
Jan 8, 2025
On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in the afternoon light, Barbara Martin Dowden, entered into eternal rest. She was born in Mora, LA., on July 15, 1935, the daughter of Osa and Velma Martin. Barbara, at 89 years young, made her final transition to God’s Glory!
A beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, grandma and Big Maw-Maw.
Barbara was dedicated and devoted...
Frances Jeffers Hobbs
Jan 8, 2025
Frances Jeffers Hobbs, a beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted wife, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on April 14, 1937, in Hamburg, Arkansas, Frances brought joy and warmth to all who knew her.
She married her high school sweetheart, Billy Lynn, in August of 1955, and together they shared a life full of love...
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Harbison
Jan 7, 2025
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Sue Vernier Harbison, 84, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Jackie was a full time Mom, MawMaw, caregiver and prayer warrior. Her Faith in God and Faithfulness to God was an inspiration to all who knew her.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of sixty-six years, Don Harbison of DeRidder,...
Lonnie Roy Williams, Sr.
Jan 5, 2025
Lonnie Roy Williams was born January 12,1954 at Huey P. Long Hospital in Pineville, Louisiana to the late Fred Louis and Inez Cooksey Williams. He passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was the fourth born of seven children.
He was educated in the Beauregard Parish School system beginning at Carver Elementary School and graduating from Deridder High School in...
Dorothy Klenlen Yule
Jan 2, 2025
Dorothy K. Yule, 100, passed away January 2, 2025 at Westwood Manor, in DeRidder LA.. She was born on November 1, 1924, in Clear Creek, Missouri to William and Emma KlenKlen. She was a loving Mother, homemaker and seamstress.
She was preceded in death by her parents and four siblings [C. J., Ann, Edward, and Betty]; husband of 46 years, Samuel...
Zoe Lee Slaydon
Jan 1, 2025
Zoe Lee Marcus Slaydon, 91, of Merryville, LA went to her eternal home late January 1, 2025, she was born on April 17, 1933, in Longville, LA. She lived in Baton Rouge, LA and graduated from Istrouma High School in 1951. She loved the Lord and was a Sunday School teacher at both Merryville First Baptist Church and Green Oak...
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