Mar 11, 2024

Juanita Copenhaver was born in DeRidder, LA on January 28, 1936, the daughter of Louis and Flora Simmons Hines. She passed away in her home peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2024 at the age of 88.

Juanita retired from the dairy business after thirty-two years. She was an avid gardener and day...

Mar 9, 2024

James Elvin Wilson, Sr., 89, of Evans, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

James, Jim, Daddy, Poppa. He had many names and carried many roles but the one he treasured the most was caregiver. He made sure his family was cared for every single day of his life....

Mar 8, 2024

Gussie Modena Brown Waddle, 80, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Friday, March 8, 2024.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, J.D. Waddle and Karen of Rosepine, LA, Ronnie Waddle and Diana of Merryville, LA; twelve grandchildren, thirty-four great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren and a host of...

Mar 3, 2024

Larry James Willemsen, 73, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

Larry was born in McCook, Nebraska on October 7, 1951. He was raised in Lincoln, NE and after graduation from the University of Nebraska he entered the Air Force and became a C130 pilot. He began...

Mar 3, 2024

Willie Ray Evans was born December 3, 1950 to his parents, Charles P. and Madie L. (Scott) Evans. He did not have to enter this life alone, as he arrived with his twin brother, Walter.

Willie was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School, Class of 68. He was a member...

Feb 29, 2024

Leslie Carl Peavy, 70, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, February 29, 2024.

Leslie was born December 12, 1953 to Mery Joy and Orville Peavy of Rosepine, LA. He worked offshore for forty-nine years, before retiring in 2018. Leslie was an avid hunter and fisherman and he loved his...

Feb 28, 2024

Jerry Michael Runge, 84, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

Jerry was born June 20, 1939 in Fruitvale, TX to George and Myrtle Runge. Jerry worked as an operator at Boise Cascade for twenty-eight years before retiring. He loved hunting, fishing and working in his garden....

Feb 27, 2024

Ravis Ray Bolton, 57, of DeRidder, LA was born November 20, 1966 and passed from this life on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Ray was the youngest of thirteen children born to his parents, SFC Amos Bolton, Sr. and Annie L. Bolton

Those left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Eartha Simon,...

Feb 24, 2024

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, The Righteous Judge, shall give me at that day, and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.” II Timothy 4:7-8

Feb 23, 2024

William Andrew Cronce, 38, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, February 23, 2024.

Above all things, he was a dad. There wasn’t another title that could ever hold a candle to the responsibility that he felt as a father. He pushed, loved and wanted greatness for his son. They...

Feb 22, 2024

Avery Simone St. Romain, three months, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, February 22, 2024.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Hope Allen of Bon Wier, TX; father, Edward St. Romain III of Merryville, LA; sisters, Audrey St. Romain, Aubrie St. Romain, Alyssa St. Romain, Ava...

Feb 22, 2024

Michael Brenski, Jr., 36, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, February 22, 2024.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Michael Brenski, III, Mason John Brenski, both of Huntsville, TX; parents, Ramona and Michael Brenski, Sr. of Rosepine, LA; sister, Brandee Brenski Alford and Christopher of Rosepine,...

Feb 17, 2024

Jared Bartley Doyle, 36, of Pitkin, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kayla Doyle of Pitkin, LA; sons, Zane Doyle, Weston Doyle, Gunner Doyle, Corbin Doyle; daughters, Hailey Doyle, Addisyn Doyle; mother, Carol Midkiff and Bennie of Alexandria, LA;...

Feb 17, 2024

Calvin Edison Gleason, 93, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Audrey Rich of Rockvale, TN, Donna Melancon and Darren of Monroe, LA, Cheryl Weeks and James of DeRidder, LA; sister, Mae Blevins of Johnson City, TN; grandchildren,...

Feb 15, 2024

Born Lee Vester Blount, Jr. on Saturday, August 14, 1926, to the parentage of Lee Vester Blount, Sr. and Bertha Wilkerson, in Greenville, Mississippi. He answered God’s call for his heavenly home on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Byrd Memorial Hospital, Leesville, LA, surrounded by his family.

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Feb 12, 2024

Myrtle Lee Cryer Shelton, 80, of Leesville, LA. passed from this life on Monday, February 12, 2024.

Myrtle was a Pastor’s wife for over thirty years and dedicated her life to having a servant’s heart. She was known as a very gentle soul and loved to help anyone in need. She is loved and will...

Feb 6, 2024

James Milton Eaves, Sr., 87, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, James Eaves, Jr. and Amy of DeRidder, LA, Darrell Eaves and Bonnie of Merryville, LA, Michael Eaves and Lynne of Anderson, SC;  grandchildren, Timothy Eaves and...

Feb 4, 2024

Wayne Ray Lawson, Sr., 75, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Tammy Wilson and Pete of DeRidder, LA; sons, Wayne Lawson, Jr. and Kaye of DeRidder, LA, Dennis Barnett of Starks, LA; grandchildren, Cody Wilson & Kailey,...

Feb 1, 2024

Emma Lea Midkiff McKee, 79, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Michael McKee and Angela of Effie, LA, Randy McKee and Kim of Denham Springs, LA; daughter, Kimberly Morgan and Ronnie of Rosepine, LA; sisters, Reda Perkins...

Jan 25, 2024

Don Allen Carlisle, 80, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, January 25, 2024.

Don served in the US Army with the 168th Combat Construction Engineers Company A. He was an Industrial Mechanic at Boise Cascade Paper Mill in DeRidder, LA for thirty-four years before retiring. Don was a member...