May 24, 2022

Christine Gehegan Barnes, 73, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Darren Barnes and Maryann of Hahira, GA, Rodney Barnes of Houston, TX; brothers, Earl Gehegan and Vicki of Denham Springs, LA, Peter Gehegan of Denham Springs, LA;...

May 24, 2022

Pamela “Pam” Nugent Carroll, 74, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

Pam was a faithful preacher’s wife who served alongside her husband in ministry. She loved her family and was devoted to being a wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved teaching VBS, taught Sunday School, and was the Spice...

May 24, 2022

William Henry Jones, 76, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, William “Jay” Jones, Jr. and Diane of Indianapolis, IN, Kimberly Vallot of Jonesboro, GA, Starla Jones-Ogunoye of Indianapolis, IN, Anthony Jones of Houston, TX; siblings, Ludwig Johnson...

May 20, 2022

Kenneth (Mickey) Earl Cole  1927-2022

Mickey Cole, 95, of Ragley, LA, passed from this life Friday, May 20, 2022, in his home surrounded by family and friends.

Mickey was an active member in the community, always available to lend a helping hand.  Ever reliable, Mickey was the type...

May 18, 2022

Angelene Hester Havens, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, May,18, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving spouse of sixty-nine years, Eddie Ray Havens of DeRidder, LA; son, Elton Havens and Teresa of Merryville, LA; daughters, Georgia Franks and Kenneth, Deborah Pinson and Michael and...

May 18, 2022

Rita Elaine Viera, 81, of Montgomery, TX, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

Rita was a graduate of Rosepine High School. She loved gardening, birdwatching, playing golf. She was also an amazing artist. She was loved and will be missed by all who knew her.

May 15, 2022

Juanita Alston Peavy, 97, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on May 15, 2022.

Juanita was born in DeQuincy, LA and lived in DeRidder most of her life. She attended the Grace Church of DeRidder, LA and was a former member of the First Pentecostal Church of DeRidder, LA.

May 14, 2022

Dorothy Chance Leach, 89, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Rodney Leach and Delthia, Angelena Hickman and Garland, Roxana James and Stan, Gordan Leach and Deborah, all of Rosepine, LA; sister, Crystal Mae Larkin of DeRidder, LA;...

May 13, 2022

Keith Bernard Baggett, 58, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, May 13, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his siblings, Oscar Baggett, Jr. and Betty of Ville Platte, LA, Jo Nathan Baggett and Carrie of Austin, TX, John Baggett and Jerryfine of DeRidder, LA, Carolyn Jackson and...

May 13, 2022

Andrade Joseph Anthony McCasland, 1, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, May 13, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Isaac and Katherine McCasland of DeRidder, LA; brother, Zaiden Martinez of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Paislee Martinez and Carmella McCasland of DeRidder, LA; grandparents, Willie and Andree...

May 12, 2022

James Thomas Byrd was born on August 7, 1949 to the late Pete and Hettie Byrd in DeRidder, LA. He died at the age of 72 at St. Patrick’s Hospital on May 12, 2022. James was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, and enjoy nature every chance he got. James was a born-again believer who trusted...

May 11, 2022

Hamilton Clay Brown, 59, of Ragley, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.

The oil and gas industry suffered a great loss this week. Hamilton Clay Brown was an all-star pipe liner. He learned the trade from his father, who he worked with side by side for a great...

May 9, 2022

Clarence B. Hightower, Jr., 71, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, May 9, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Destini Johnson, Qwenette Robinson; sisters, Ruth Monroe, Frankie Johnson, Bertha Hightower, Cheryl Battle, Brenda Peeler, Emma Gamble; brothers, Daryl Gamble, Felton Ray Gamble, Richard Gamble and...

May 5, 2022

Lieutenant Colonel Lee Allen Sherman, Sr. was called to his heavenly home May 5, 2022, at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder, Louisiana. Mister Sherman was 88 years of age, born April 21, 1934 in Bremerton, Washington. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Irene Crowell Sherman; father, George Mitchell Sherman; brothers, Frank and Tom Germaine.

May 2, 2022

Ronnie Lee Nelms, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, May 2, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of forty-eight years, Brenda Nelms of DeRidder, LA;  sons, Bruce Lee Nelms and Lisa of Alexandria, LA, Darrel Arnold and Lisa of Huntington Beach, CA; daughters,...

Apr 28, 2022

Sarah Ruth Scruggs Marshall, 66, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Sarah was born July 11, 1955 in Little Rock, AR. She graduated from Central High School, then went on to earn her teaching degree from Ouachita Baptist College in Arkadelphia, AR. Over her twenty-two-year teaching...

Apr 23, 2022

Kenneth Raymond McBride, 76, of Dry Creek, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty-five years, Phyllis McBride of Dry Creek, LA; sons, David Wayne McBride and Victoria of Sulphur, LA, Clay Allen McBride and Amanda of DeRidder,...

Apr 22, 2022

Robert Lynn Gamble of Fayetteville, NC, passed from this life on Friday, April 22, 2022.

Robert was will known for his ability to run track. He loved to cook and was an excellent babysitter. Robert graduated from DeRidder High School with the class of 1973.

He...

Apr 22, 2022

Roy Darrell Palmer, 58, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, April 22, 2022.

Roy was substitute cafeteria worker at Carver and KR Hanchey elementary schools and a C.N.A at Merryville Nursing Home and Rehab. He was loved by all who knew him and will be missed.

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Apr 20, 2022

Kenneth Eugene Buell, Sr., 59, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Kenneth Buell, Jr and April of Pickering, LA, Cody Buell of Rawlins, WY, Brandon Buell and Shelby of Leesville, LA; daughter, Samantha Buell of DeRidder, LA;...