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Bernice Havens Coleman Smith

Bernice Havens Coleman Smith

Sep 20, 2023

Bernice Havens Coleman Smith, 98, of Westlake, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Clifford Coleman of Singer, LA; daughter, Verna Meche and Kenneth of Westlake, LA; sister, Betty Stine of Sulphur, LA; grandchildren, Denice Dale, Virgil Meche(Amanda), Christina Pourciau(Gerald),...

Don M. "Donnie" Cline

Don M. "Donnie" Cline

Sep 20, 2023

Don M. “Donnie” Cline, 73, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

After graduating from DeRidder High School in 1968, Donnie went to work for Brown and Root and was on the crew for the construction of Boise Cascade.  He then went to work for Boise Cascade,...

Vertis March Sr.

Vertis March Sr.

Sep 19, 2023

Vertis March, Sr., 79, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of thirty-five years, Brenda March of DeRidder, LA; sons, Rickey March, Vertis March, Jr. and Pam, Omar Foster, all of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Roslyn March, Wilanda...

Sharlene Ruth Crosby Craft "Nee"Nee"

Sharlene Ruth Crosby Craft "Nee"Nee"

Sep 19, 2023

Sharlene Ruth Crosby Craft, lovingly known as “NeeNee” 64, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

Sharlene was the hardest worker no matter what job she was doing. She did everything she could for everyone; it did not matter whether it was her own family, friends or...

Harley Grant Ford

Harley Grant Ford

Sep 19, 2023

Harley Grant Ford, 75, of Sugartown, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Scarlett Ford of Nashville, TN, Anita Price and Michael of Ray Brook, NY, Krissy Snead and Toby of Gentry, AR; son, Jason Ford of Sugartown, LA grandchildren,...

Winston Cooper

Winston Cooper

Sep 14, 2023

Winston Berry Cooper, 81, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, September 14, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Allen Cooper and Kim of Leesville, LA, Shannon Cooper and Joyce “Sissy” of Leesville, LA; sister, Louise Foshee of Alexandria, LA; eight grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren and...

Aslomia Faye Glaspie

Aslomia Faye Glaspie

Sep 13, 2023

Aslomia Faye Glaspie, 89, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

Aslomia Glaspie was born on June 29, 1934, in Bon Wier Tx to William Nelson, Sr. and Nerecy Nelson. She was joined in holy matrimony to John Glaspie in Houston, TX, and to this union six...

Bart Joseph Fazio

Bart Joseph Fazio

Sep 13, 2023

Bart Joseph Fazio, 52, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

Bart attended DeRidder schools from kindergarten through high school, graduating in 1990. He moved to Baton Rouge to further his education and was a proud graduate of Louisiana State University. His degree in mechanical engineering led...

William Carl Burk

William Carl Burk

Sep 10, 2023

William Carl Burk, 72, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, September 10, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Carl Burk and Shelia of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Jerry Burk, Jimmy Burk; sister, Vicky Haidle; grandchildren, Diandra Scroggins, Treasure Chase, Morgan Rodrigue, Alex Goodman; great grandchildren, Xander,...

Jeremy Givens-James

Jeremy Givens-James

Sep 2, 2023

Jeremy Vaughn Givens-James,35, of Eunice, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

Jeremy loved his family and friends dearly. He had a smile that lit up the room and to know him was to love him. Jeremy was very competitive and a hard worker. He started working in the...

George Gilbert Martin

George Gilbert Martin

Aug 31, 2023

George Gilbert Martin, 87, of Cumming, GA, formally of New Orleans, LA, passed from this life on Thurs, August, 31, 2023.

George was the first born of six children, to blind parents, on Nov 15, 1935. His father left home when he was just a teenager, and he stepped up to the...

Mitzi Thompson

Mitzi Thompson

Aug 31, 2023

Mitzi Yvonne Nix Thompson of Rosepine, LA, went to be with her Lord and Savior, at the age of 91, on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the Woodlands Nursing Home in Leesville, LA.

Mitzi also known as “Wolf”, MeMaw and Aunt Mitzi loved people and never met a stranger. Her life revolved...

Rickey Joe Boggs

Rickey Joe Boggs

Aug 29, 2023

Rickey Joe Boggs, 69, of Dry Creek, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

Rickey loved watching sports, drinking a good cup of Community coffee and most of all spending time with his family. He loved his grandchildren dearly. He worked for fifty-one years in the forestry field. He...

Arlene Ruth Thomas Cooley

Arlene Ruth Thomas Cooley

Aug 29, 2023

Arlene Ruth Thomas Cooley, 91, of DeRidder, LA, went to be with her Lord, Monday, August 29th, 2023, passing peacefully in her sleep.

Arlene was a member of New Life Baptist Church. She and TJ owned and operated Cooley’s Drive Inn until they retired. Arlene was a member of the Beauregard parish...

Vada Mae Smith Foshee

Vada Mae Smith Foshee

Aug 28, 2023

Vada Mae Smith Foshee, 93, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, August 28, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Louella Woodard, Delores Cooley, both of DeRidder, LA; daughter-in-law, Donna Foshee of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Christopher(Charee)Foshee, Justin(Kylie) Foshee, Brittney(Neil) Foshee, Norman(Brooke) Foshee; great grandchildren, Amorah, Amoni,...

Rosemary Evans

Rosemary Evans

Aug 28, 2023

Rosemary Virginia Brown Evans, 94, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Monday, August 28, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Patricia Yancey of Rosepine, LA; brother, Raymond Brown of Rosepine, LA; sister-in-law, Elaine Evans Alston of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, David Yancey and Mayna of DeRidder, LA,...

John Wesley Gordon

John Wesley Gordon

Aug 17, 2023

John Wesley Gordon, 75, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, August 17, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of thirty-three years, Faye Gordon of DeRidder, LA; sons, Marvin Gordon and Pat of Brooklyn, NY, Tyrone Fields of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Joseph Crawford, Jeffery Crawford,...

Donald Carlson, Sr.

Donald Carlson, Sr.

Aug 17, 2023

Donald Boyd Carlson, Sr., 76, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, August 17, 2023.

Donald Carlson, Sr. was born on December 20, 1946 in Tarboro, NC. He joined the U.S. Navy after completing high school and during his time in the U. S. Navy, he met the love of...

Durwood Eugene Williams

Durwood Eugene Williams

Aug 11, 2023

Durwood Eugene Williams, 52, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, August 11, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Kristie Williams of DeRidder, LA; Pops, Buckie Nugent of DeRidder, LA; brother, Lonnie Nugent and Angela Hickman of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Kari Miller and Mark of...

Bennie Phillips

Bennie Phillips

Aug 10, 2023

Bennie Wayne “Buster” Phillips, 81, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, August 10, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Frances Pruitt of DeRidder, LA; son, Lloyd J. Phillips of DeRidder, LA; brother, Jack Phillips and Margaret of DeRidder, LA; sister, Loretta Whitaker of DeRidder, LA;...

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