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Sherry Pauline Stanford
Sep 5, 2024
Sherry Pauline Eaves Stanford, born on July 7, 1954, in Newton, TX, lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family. A homemaker by choice, Pauline found true joy in tending to her family, creating memories, and immersing herself in the simple pleasures of life. She passed away on September 5, 2024, at her residence in Leesville,...
Josiah Cooley
Sep 3, 2024
Josiah Cooley, Infant, passed away on September 3, 2024.
Josiah was born in DeRidder, LA to his mother, Shelby Cooley of DeRidder, LA.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother and his brother, Maverick Cooley of DeRidder, LA; grandmothers, Christine Phillips of DeRidder, LA, Connie Keel of DeRidder, LA; aunt, Hope Harvey of DeRidder, LA; uncles, Dane Cooley and Kellyn,...
John Singletary
Sep 2, 2024
John Byron Singletary, (J.B.), 84 of Midland, GA passed September 2, 2024, at his residence with his loving family by his side. A celebration of life will be held at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA on September 21, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Visitation for family to begin at 9:00 a.m. and friends at 10:00 a.m.
John was born January...
Clara "Sue" Lewing
Aug 28, 2024
Clara "Sue" Duren Lewing, lovingly know by her husband Bobby as "Suzy", 69, of DeRidder, LA peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on August 28th, 2024.
Suzy was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. She enjoyed sitting outside drinking her coffee, reading books and scripture while listening to the birds. Sue loved gardening, feeding her squirrels and listening...
Mary Ann Burch
Aug 25, 2024
Mary Ann Burch was born on March 16, 1950, in Morgan City, Louisiana, to her parents Vincent (Huck) and Josephine Glorioso. She passed away on August 25, 2024, at her home in Deridder, Louisiana, at the age of 74. Mary was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend.
Growing up in Louisiana, Mary completed her education with at Patterson High School and...
James "Pud" Eaves
Aug 25, 2024
James "Pud" Eaves, 88, of Merit, TX, passed away on August 25, 2024, in Greenville, TX.
After high school he served his country in the Navy. He was a Police Juryman for Beauregard Parish until his retirement.
James is survived by his sons, David Eaves and Sherri of Roxton, TX, Steven Eaves and Barbara of Coweta, OK; daughters, Daphne Hamlin and Mike...
Norma Lee Droddy
Aug 24, 2024
Norma Lee Doyle Droddy, age 93, passed from her earthly home into her Savior's arms on August 24, 2024. She was born on March 22, 1931, to Ezra and Gertrude Doyle in Singer, LA and remained in Singer her entire life.
Norma Lee was an avid fishing woman spending many days on the river, then preparing her catch for a hearty...
Nancy Lou Hicks
Aug 23, 2024
Nancy Lou Brannon Hicks, 77, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, August 23, 2024.
Nancy's life was filled with love and laughter, especially when surrounded by her family. Her nurturing and caring spirit extended to all those she loved, and her presence will be deeply missed by those who knew her. May she rest in peace, her spirit...
Teresa Lynn Simmons
Aug 22, 2024
Teresa Lynn Simmons, a beloved mother, daughter, and friend, passed away on August 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Clute, TX on March 26, 1961, and was a devoted custodian at East Beaureguard High School, where she touched the lives of many with her warm smile and kind heart.
Terri leaves behind cherished memories of family vacations, trips...
Charles N. Tuck
Aug 18, 2024
Charles N. Tuck, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Charles was a lifetime employee of Boise Cascade (now PCA). He loved being an operator on the paper machine where he was a part of the original startup crew in 1969. Before retiring at the age of seventy-one, he worked in special assignments at the...
Paula Denise Anderson
Aug 17, 2024
Paula Denise Branch Anderson, 71, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, August 17, 2024.
She was a fun, outspoken, free spirit, loving wife, and grandmother.
Paula always had a smile on her face and a wild idea in her heart. She had three children and took on a bonus child to raise as well. Paula enjoyed fishing and being...
Tommy Dale Sanders
Aug 17, 2024
Tommy Dale Sanders, 68, of Sugartown, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, August 17, 2024.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Randall Sanders and Alicia of Merryville, LA; daughter, Angie Collins and Greg of Merryville, LA; parents, Johnny and Winnie Sanders of Sugartown, LA; brother, Gary Sanders and Diane of Mena, AR; Linda Marcantel and Butch of...
Timothy Wayne Leger
Aug 17, 2024
Minister Timothy Wayne Leger, a beloved member of the DeRidder community, passed away on August 17, 2024. He was born on February 13, 1960, in DeRidder, LA, to a family that would grow to cherish and celebrate his life.
Timothy graduated from DeRidder High School and later pursued his calling in ministry, receiving his ministerial license while attending Starlight Missionary Baptist...
Mary Ann Whiddon
Aug 16, 2024
Mary Ann McIlvain Whiddon. 83, passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 16, 2024.She was born on March 08, 1941, in Houston, TX to Otis and Alpha McIlvain.
Mary Ann was a vibrant spirit with a heart of gold. After graduating from M.B. Smiley High School in Houston and barber school, she embarked on a career as a skilled...
Johnie Fay Myers
Aug 13, 2024
Johnie Fay Reed Myers, 79, of Starks, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
Those left to cherish memory are her sons, William Myers and Elizabeth of Starks, LA, Douglas Myers and Connie of Vidor, TX; daughter, Janice Wilkerson and Johnny of Vidor, TX; ten grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and...
Victoria "Micky" Bailey
Aug 1, 2024
Victoria “Micky” Butler Bailey was born July 29, 1932, to Melvin and Myrl Butler. She was the youngest of nine siblings. The Butler family originally moved to Louisiana from Oklahoma in 1916, and her grandparents built a house across from what is now Broadlands Church, and her grandfather was instrumental in establishing the Broadland Community Building. The Butler families were...
Virginia Perry Averitt
Aug 1, 2024
Virginia Perry Averitt, 84, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Rick Perry and Beverly of Merryville, LA, Susan Schiro and Phil of Merryville, LA, Ron Averitt and Glenda of Merryville, LA; brother, Bill Lampin and Pat of Tyler, TX, Jimmy Lampin and Jessie of Longview,...
Eddie Wayne Corbett
Aug 1, 2024
Eddie Wayne Corbett, 75, of South Toledo Bend, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
Eddie was a firm believer in God first, then family. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and his church family. Eddie was a member of Anacoco First Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School. He worked at Boise Cascade...
Robert Scott Bradshaw
Jul 31, 2024
Robert Scott Bradshaw passed peacefully from his life on 7/31/2024.
Scott, as he was known, was a 1993 graduate of DeRidder High School, a 1995 & 1996 graduate of the former Lamar Salter Technical College (now Sowella) in Leesville, LA (Computer Operations, Information Processing & an Associate of Arts in Office Systems Technology), a 1997 & 1998 graduate of LaSalle University...
Obie Nathaniel Williams
Jul 30, 2024
Obie Nathaniel Williams, 71, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Obie was born to Lee Williams and Leona Bettis Williams, on March 1, 1953, in Bancroft, Louisiana. He grew up in Bancroft along with his six siblings, and graduated with the Class of 1970 from Hyatt High School.
In 1981, Obie married Patricia Johnson and within...
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