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...

Aug 11, 2022

Mary Alice Carter, 93, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, August 11, 2022.

After high school, she graduated from Mississippi State College for Women in 1950, with a degree in microbiology and earned her Medical Technology certification in New Orleans. It was there that she met Dr. Henry Carter...

Aug 10, 2022

Hazel Lee Cooley Tyson, 76, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of fifty-seven years, R.L. Tyson of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Nicky Nicole Jackson Gordon and William of DeRidder, LA; sons, Owen Deltern Slaydon, III and Tessa...

Aug 6, 2022

Larry Joe Karr, Sr., 81, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, August 6, 2022.

Larry Joe was a fighter from birth, losing his father at 6 weeks old, suffering a terrible injury before he was two, spending much of his childhood undergoing surgeries and later in life serious health...

Aug 5, 2022

Michael Wells, 65, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed away on August 5, 2022, at Morristown Medical Center.

Born in Rosepine, Louisiana, Michael moved to Roselle, New Jersey, where he lived for 25 years. Michael moved back to Louisiana, residing there for the past four years.

Michael was an Electrician with...

Aug 3, 2022

Maurita Gail Brown Wallace, 66, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving fiancé, Phil Sherman of DeRidder, LA; sons, Jerry Gardner and Jessica of Lufkin, TX, Robert Gardner and Jennifer of Lufkin, TX, Michael Gardner of Lagrangeville, NY,...

Jul 29, 2022

Matilda Marie Fortner, 63, of Brookeland, TX, passed from this life on Friday, July 29, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of twenty years, Douglas Fortner of Brookeland, TX; son, James Dickens of Rosepine, LA; daughters, Rebecca Dickens and Robert Savant of DeRidder, LA, Jessica Carroll and...

Jul 28, 2022

Milton Thomas, Jr., 60, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

Milton was a truck driver, brick mason, mechanic and also did radiator repair throughout his life. He liked to fish and BBQ for his family. He was best known for his delicious brisket and turkey necks....