Feb 22, 2023

Joy Marie Godbold, 89, of Cypress, TX, transitioned to Heaven to be with her Lord, Jesus and her family on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Joy was born on February 18, 1934 to Fred and Lilly Allen in Leesville, LA. She was the last surviving member of her family.

Feb 20, 2023

Elma P. Parfait Robichaux, 51, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, February 20, 2023.

Elma was a doting wife and mother, and a  loving homemaker. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts and cooking. She loved trying new recipes and had fun sharing her creations and trying to expand Randy’s...

Feb 18, 2023

Randell Scott, 70, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, February 18, 2023.

Randell was a very giving man, who loved studying the bible and telling folks about his religion. He also enjoyed playing guitar, learning Spanish, and listening to African Folk Music. He is loved and will be missed...

Feb 17, 2023

Robert Daniel Colletti, 62, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, February 17, 2023.

Robert entered life on October 22, 1960 to Saverio Colletti and Nelda Powers. Robert worked as an electrician for many years and had a real love for his work. He worked across Louisiana, Texas, and California...

Feb 14, 2023

John Michael Ritterbeck, 64, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Trish Ritterbeck of DeRidder, LA; sons, A.J. Ritterbeck, Lee Ritterbeck and Lizzie of DeRidder, LA, Justin Ritterbeck and Raven of Austin, TX, Jake Ritterbeck of DeRidder,...

Feb 14, 2023

Chester “Pete” Wayne Gearen, 101, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Pete was a cowboy from birth! He began riding horseback from the age of three and never looked back. He roped, herded cattle and built all the barns on their property. He really enjoyed breaking...

Feb 13, 2023

Jerry Glenn Callahan, 86, of Merryville, Louisiana, passed from this life on Monday, February 13, 2023.

Jerry was an avid gardener; he also liked to read and fish occasionally. He will be remembered most for his wonderful ability to take care of his loved ones during times of illness. Jerry is loved...

Feb 11, 2023

Lonnie Ray Bush, 82, of Merryville, LA, born on June 17, 1940 to James Alvin Bush and Mary Elizabeth Bush, passed from this life on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

Lonnie was an avid sports fan. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Astros. Any time a game was on he could...

Feb 10, 2023

Mrs. Leonia Marie McNair

(Sweety Weedy)

Sunrise: July 31, 1964 — Sunset: February 10, 2023

“Remember me in your heart: my days, my life, and my strife; then, I will ride on the wings of time to live an endless life.”

Leonia...

Feb 10, 2023

Charles Robert Graham, 91, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, February 10, 2023.

Charles was born October 3, 1931 in Kokomo, IN. He married the love of his life, Betty Arlene Libick, and they spent sixty-eight years building a loving family and life together. Charles fought in the Korean...

Feb 9, 2023

Nathan Lee Johns, 28, of LaRue, TX, passed from this life on Thursday, February 9, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are father, T. J. Johns and fiancé, Nicole Taylor of Lindale, TX; mother, Stacy Vernier and Russell Stone of LaRue, TX; brothers, Joshua Congleton and Fabiola of DeRidder, LA, Ryan...

Feb 8, 2023

Darrell Wayne Coker was born on Monday, January 9, 1967, in DeRidder, Louisiana to John Lee and Frances Peacock-Coker; he departed this life on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Beauregard Health Systems.

He grew up in DeRidder and was educated in the public school system of Beauregard Parish.  A graduate of DeRidder...

Feb 8, 2023

Elida Karen Scott, 65, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sister, Juretta Stewart and Daniel of DeRidder, LA; brother, John Scott and Linda of Springdale, AR; nieces and nephews, Ina Scott, Marty Scott, Rachel Downum, Star Iglesias, Autumn...

Feb 2, 2023

Anita Rae Miller Mitchell, 65, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Thursday February 2, 2023 in Houston, TX.

Anita was born on July 3, 1957 in Jasper, TX. Anita stood by her husband for 45 years. Anita was a caring Air Force wife, mother of 3, and grandmother of 8....

Feb 1, 2023

Mrs. Thelma Maxine Fitzgibbon Brooks passed away in her sleep in the arms of Jesus on February 1, 2023 at the ripe young age of 94.

Born in Sunflower, Mississippi to Oscar Patrick and Mabel Fitzgibbon, Thelma was one of the second set of twins born in that household. She was the...

Jan 28, 2023

Billy Joseph O’Neal, 84, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, January 28, 2023.

Billy Joseph O’Neal was born to Nannie Arledge O’Neal and George Edward O’Neal on

July 27, 1938 in Sabine Parish. Billy was the youngest of six children. His father predeceased him when Billy...

Jan 24, 2023

Arthur Leroy Terrell, 86, of Hurst, TX, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

Arthur graduated from Sugartown High School in 1954. He went on to major in Agriculture at LSU. Arthur joined the United States Navy and served as a radar/sonar operator until 1959. In 1960, he attended airline...

Jan 24, 2023

Brenda Kay Collins Franks, 64, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, David Warden of Boerne, TX; daughters, Deanna Mabry of Merryville, LA, Jackie Franks of Merryville, LA, Ashley Franks of Merryville, LA, Laura Gordon of TX; brothers,...

Jan 23, 2023

Patricia Pearl Wilson Wagnon, 81, of DeRidder, LA, entered Heaven peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2023 at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, LA.

Patricia was born on March 16, 1941, in El Campo, TX to the late Woodrow and Lillian Wilson. She was married to her loving husband, Malvin E. Wagnon,...

Jan 19, 2023

Naomi A. Glass, 95, of DeRidder, LA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Born, Myrtie Naomi Anderson, she began her life with her twin brother, Homer Anderson, on January 2, 1928. Naomi was 11 of 12 children, of which she eventually came known as “Sis” to family...