Jan 20, 2022

Loretta Mae Kodrin, 86, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Louis Kodrin and Becky of Waco, TX, Mike Kodrin of Raceland, LA, Jack Kodrin and Leslie of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Patty Ardoin and Allen of Welsh, LA,...

Jan 19, 2022

Cetta Posey Ford, 87, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Lawrence Ford, III and Noetta of Fort Washington, MD, Dennis R. Ford of San Antonio, TX, Lewis A. Ford and Teresa of Waldorf, MD, John A. Ford...

Jan 12, 2022

Melvin Ray Bailey passed from this life on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born to George Bailey and Iva (Jackson) Bailey in DeRidder, LA on August 30, 1951. He was a lineman starting at the age of 19 and served as a supervisor throughout his career....

Jan 10, 2022

Margaret Michelle Couteter Wellman, 46, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, January 10, 2022.

Michelle lived life loud and full of glitter. She loved her family, especially her grandbabies, who lovingly called her “Nan”. She is loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.

Jan 10, 2022

Shelby Ray Simmons, 74, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, January 10, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of twenty-six years, Teresa Simmons of DeRidder, LA; sons, Robin Simmons of DeRidder, LA, Kennith Simmons of Mittie, LA, Joshua Burnett and Savanna Liles of DeRidder,...

Jan 10, 2022

John Lee Louviere, 67, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, January 10, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of twenty years, Charlotte Hickman Louviere; daughters, Kayla Bellard of Ragley, LA, Jamie Louviere of DeQuincy, LA; brothers, Ricky Louviere and Genall of Iowa, LA, Ray...

Jan 9, 2022

Earnie Mae Freeman Collier, 84, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, January 9, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Willie Collier and Tonya of DeRidder, LA, Shawn Collier and Natasha of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Zenobia Freeman of DeRidder, LA, Esther Williams of DeRidder, LA, Teresa...

Jan 7, 2022

Maxine Murphy Cammenga, 98, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Friday, January 7, 2022.

Maxine retired after nearly thirty years of civil service work as a librarian on Fort Polk. She loved music and loved singing in her church home at Rosepine United Pentecostal Church.

Jan 6, 2022

Marko Eugene Engrum, 49, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, January 6, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Daphne Engrum; sons, Marquise Engrum of Dallas, TX, Malike Engrum of Dallas, TX; daughter, Breanna Walton of DeRidder, LA; mother, Myra Engrum of Baton Rouge, LA;...

Jan 6, 2022

Everett Earl Merchant, 86, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, January 6, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of sixty-six years, Betty Jeane Merchant of DeRidder, LA; son, Randal Merchant of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Lana Brown and Larry Joe of DeRidder, LA; brother, Melton...

Jan 6, 2022

Carolyn Marie Craft Hickman Davis has taken her journey to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 4:22 AM. She will be missed by her only son, Giles Eugene Hickman, who was devoted to her throughout her entire life; and the rest of her loving family and friends.

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Jan 5, 2022

Toleda Ann Langley Weldon, 67, of Sulphur, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

Toleda was one of the sweetest women to ever grace the earth and was deeply loved by all that knew her. She was truly devoted to her husband, an especially loving mother to her three...

Jan 3, 2022

Melba Joy Perego McMahon, 92, of Pontotoc, MS, passed from this life on Monday, January 3, 2022.

Melba Joy Perego was born May 7, 1929 to Clarence and Ida Perego. She was the fourth of six children. She was a homemaker and an excellent seamstress who sewed for the public for many...

Jan 2, 2022

Michael Shane Smith, 49, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Patsy Smith of Rosepine, LA; sister, Vivian Bailey and Larry, Jr. of Rosepine, LA; nephew, Cameron Bailey and Lanee of Dry Creek, LA; nieces, Julie Bennett and...

Dec 31, 2021

Cathy Loraine Ramey Czudek, 58, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, December 31, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of thirty-four years, Carl Czudek of Leesville, LA; sons, Brandon Ramey and Joeann of Pickering, LA, Wesley Czudek of Leesville, LA; father, Jesse McDaniel of...

Dec 28, 2021

George “Pony” St. Romain, Jr.,73, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, December, 28, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Kimberly Bailey and Gregory of Bowling Green, KY, Charissa Crockett and Steven of Sulphur, LA, Veronica Batiste of Denton, TX, Angela Batiste of Bedford, TX; brothers,...

Dec 27, 2021

Merle Jean Read Craft, 84, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, December 27, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her, son, Charles Craft, Jr. and Susan of Merryville, LA; daughter, Teri Miller and James of Merryville, LA; grandchildren, Jason Miller, Megan McGrew, Evelyn Craft; great grandchildren; Justin...

Dec 23, 2021

Hazel Lola Jacobs Stephens Delome, 88, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, December 23, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sister, Edna Ruth Midkiff of Leesville, LA; grandchildren, Henry Stephens and Summer, Lola Jackson, Tammy Rodriguez, Kristi Whitaker and Josh, Brandy Stephens, Troy Stephens, Jr., all...

Dec 22, 2021

Joyce Inez Duplonty White, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Carol Snapp of DeRidder, LA, Linda Perrin and Michael of Spurger, TX, Cindy Holcomb and Larry of Carriere, MS, Sheila Honea and Robert of DeRidder, LA,...

Dec 22, 2021

Nawasa LaJuan Reeves Gill, 76, of Dry Creek, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

LaJuan was born in Dry Creek, LA.  After many years of living away she and her husband moved back to Dry Creek on her family’s property in 1985.

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