Sep 30, 2022

Yvonne Bailey Banks, 76, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 30, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, EJ Johnson of Leesville, LA, Jeffery Banks and Stephanie of Leesville, LA, Jessie Banks of Deridder, LA; daughters, Renee Burkes and Chris of Simpson, LA, Micheael Keim...

Sep 29, 2022

Frances Marceal Moore, born March 18, 1929 in Hamburg, AR, passed away on September 29, 2022 at the age of 93. Frances’ greatest passion was always to be a stay at home mom who was there to support her husband of 64 years, James, and raise and enjoy her five children in all of life’s adventures.

Sep 28, 2022

Isaiah Jordan Devont’e Benjamin, 25, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother and father, Paula and Willie Guillory of DeRidder, LA; biological father, Robert Lonzo of Marksville, LA; brothers, Jaime Emmanuel Benjamin and Georgia of Lake Charles, LA,...

Sep 21, 2022

Cathy Elaine Stamps Lott, 64, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Robert Lott of Merryville, LA; sons, Randall Sanders and Cory Lott, both of Merryville, LA; daughters, Angie Sanders and Greg Collins of Merryville, LA, Tabatha...

Sep 18, 2022

Thomas Elmo Davis, 88, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his partner of thirty years, Shirley Cooley of Merryville, LA; daughter, Paula Davis of DeRidder, LA; adopted grandchildren, Logan Howell, Jamie Young and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,...

Sep 18, 2022

Joy Mae Lambert, age 85, was called home to her Heavenly Father on September 18, 2022.

She was born to Mann Bo McCaig of Daisetta, Tx and Goldie Davis of Rosepine, La on December 28th, 1936. In 1954, at the age of 17, she began courting her soon-to-be husband, Samuel James (Sonny...

Sep 17, 2022

Phyllis Liliedahl Richard, 70, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, September 17, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of thirty-seven years, Rodney Richard of Leesville, LA; son, Derek Minchey and Frances of Gillette, WY; daughters, Teresa Miles and Bobby of Westlake, LA, Tracy French...

Sep 13, 2022

Stephanie Thea Stephens Quave, 76, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Billy Stephens and Jessica of  Jasper, TX; stepson, Derek Quave and Jennifer of Merryville, LA; brothers, Charles Bagwell and Shirley of DeQuincy, LA, Steve Bagwell, Jerry...

Sep 12, 2022

Jackie Lynn Pruitt, 65, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, September 12, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Micah Shane Pruitt of Ruston, LA and wife Rahnika Lee of China, Jonathan Wayne Pruitt of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Sarah Marissa Pruitt of Lake Charles, LA; brother,...

Sep 12, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Ms. Ernestine Reed Burks of Natchez, Mississippi, on September 12, 2022.

Ernestine was born in Natchez. She spent much of her adult life in Chicago, Illinois, where she worked and lived until she returned to Natchez to assist with the care of her mother....

Aug 30, 2022

Melvin Dennis Moses, 74, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Joseph Moses and Gina of Houston, TX; daughters, Jennifer Prather of Houston, TX, Jessica Fleer of Aynor, SC; sisters, Judy Fant and Royce of Attalla, AL, Peggy...

Aug 29, 2022

Dewayne Scott Blackmon, 57, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, August 29, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Toni Blackmon of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Tyller Blackmon of Lake Charles, LA; stepchildren, Jon Michael Preston and Shyanne of Hutto, TX, Randi Preston of Lake Charles,...

Aug 28, 2022

Austin Wayne Scott, 29, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, August 28, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving parents, Angela and Chet Slaydon of Singer, LA; grandparents, Joyce and Michael Scott of Singer, LA, grandfather, Chester Slaydon of Singer, LA; brothers, Russell Meek & Chrissy...

Aug 27, 2022

Troy Middleton McCollough, 57, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, August 27, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Susie McCollough of Merryville, LA; daughters, Elizabeth Carter and Dustin of San Antonio, TX, Suzette Romero of DeRidder, LA; mother, Andle “Edie” McCollough of Liberty, TX;...

Aug 25, 2022

Etah Cooley Woodard Doyle, 87, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, August 25, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Steve Woodard and Karen of DeRidder, LA; sister, Norma V. Davis and Bernard of DeRidder, LA;  grandchildren, Carolyn Ruth Maddox(Billy), Stevie Lavon Woodard, Jr.(Stacy), Stacie Woodard(David...

Aug 18, 2022

Louis George Scallon, Jr., 75, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, August 18, 2022.

Louis served in the Viet Nam War as a missile technician of the United States Air Force. He was very proud to have served his country. He worked as an I&E Maintenance Technician at Boise...

Aug 18, 2022

Today we lost our sunshine!

Charles Alfred (Freddy) Hyde, 67 years old, passed away at St. Patrick Hospital on August 18, 2022 in Lake Charles, LA after a brief illness.  Freddy was the youngest of four boys born to Gernie Aymond and Leon Hyde and was a lifelong resident of DeRidder, LA....

Aug 17, 2022

James Douglas Cryar, 81, of Lake Charles, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, C.A. “Bubba” Cryar and Lynette of Clinton, LA, Patrick Cryar of Denham Springs, LA, Steven Burks and Anna of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Mary “Sissy” Sawyer and...

Aug 14, 2022

Curtis William Phillips, 69, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, August 14, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brothers, James Phillips, Billy Phillps and Betty, Terry Phillips and Linda, all of DeRidder, LA; sister, Patricia Phillips Silvers and Tracy of Alexandria, LA; step-sister, Patsy Hendricks of...

Aug 11, 2022

Remington Lane Tweedel Beatty, was born into the arms of angels, Tuesday, August 9, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Mackenzie Tweedel and Grayson Beatty of DeRidder, LA;  grandparents, Brenda and Barkley Tweedel of DeRidder, LA, Melissa and George Beatty of DeRidder, LA,  great grandfather, Bert Eason of...