Obituaries
Matilda Marie Fortner
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...
Milton Thomas, Jr.
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....
Canney Paul Granger, Jr.
Jul 28, 2022
Canney Paul Granger, Jr., 76, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, July 28, 2022.
In his early days, Canney enjoyed training and running quarter horses. He took great pride in the work he did with both training horses, and contractual work. He was a self-taught carpenter. His greatest accomplishments...
Dennis Jeffery "Rollercoaster" Ozan
Jul 26, 2022
Dennis Jeffery "Rollercoaster" Ozan, 71, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Jeffery Ozan and Lanie of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Tonya Bass and Ed of Kinder, LA, Rebecca Hickman and Tater of Leesville, LA; brother, Jimmy Ozan and...
Billy Erwin
Jul 24, 2022
Billy Franklin Erwin, 65, of Hornbeck, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, July 24, 2022.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Roy Lee Erwin of Thackerville, OK, Christopher Erwin of Hornbeck, LA; daughters, Jennifer Belamy of Lufkin, TX, Emily Fondren of Lufkin, TX; brother, Jeff Erwin and Donna...
John Roy Arnold, Sr.
Jul 21, 2022
John Roy Arnold, Sr., 71, of Shelbyville, TX, passed from this life on Thursday, July 21, 2022.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of ten years, Rynia Jeans Arnold of Shelbyville, TX; sons, John Arnold, Jr. of Kentucky, Bradley Arnold of Buna, TX, Jason Arnold of Newton, TX;...
Frances Peacock Coker
Jul 21, 2022
Frances Peacock-Coker was born in Deridder, Louisiana to Lonnie and Willie Mae Peacock on November 30, 1929. In her early years she attended Beauregard Parish First Street School. She met and married the late John Lee Coker. From this happy union nine children were born, John Edward Coker, the late Terry Lynn Coker, the late Freddie Wayne...
Yvonne "Snookie' Young
Jul 20, 2022
Yvonne Faye “Snookie” Kuehn Young, 67, of Evans, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of twenty-four years, Mickey Young of Evans, LA; children, Kenneth “Glenn’ Augenstein of Topsy, LA, Jessica Duhon and Shawn of Grand Lake, LA, Slade...
Ruth Taylor
Jul 18, 2022
Ruth Ann Dickhute Taylor, 91, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July 18, 2022.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Richie H. Young, Jr. of DeRidder, LA, Paul Wesley Young, Sr. and Debbie of DeRidder, LA, Gary Shane Young, Sr, and Rebecca of Longville, LA; daughter,...
Nina Ruth Moore Peterson
Jul 18, 2022
Nina Ruth Moore Peterson, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July 18, 2022.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of sixty-one years, Jerry Peterson of DeRidder, LA; son, Morris Peterson and Cheree of Escondido, CA; daughters, Angela Peterson and Patrick Manuel of DeRidder, LA,...
Alex Willis
Jul 16, 2022
Alex Nealon Willis, 71, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, July 16, 2022.
Alex was a loyal, devoted and loving husband and father. When he was working far away from home, he would always send letters to his wife, Linda, sending his love. He taught us all unconditional love...
Bonnie Marie Whittington Johnson
Jul 16, 2022
Bonnie Marie Whittington Johnson, 76, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, July 16, 2022.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Danny Matthis of DeRidder, LA, Ricky Matthis and Darla of Mittie, LA; daughters, Vickie Matthis and Joe of DeRidder, LA, Debbie Matthis and Charles of DeRidder,...
Jaleama Cochran Pruitt Martin
Jul 14, 2022
Jaleama Cochran Pruitt Martin, 83, of Bivens, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, July 14, 2022.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Theresa Joy Chaney of Orange, TX, Sherry Doyle and Bobby Stewart of Merryville, LA; brother, Alfred Perry Cochran and DeeDee of Lake Charles, LA; daughter-in-law, Sandra...
Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Buell
Jul 5, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” Wayne Buell, 76, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty years, Sue Buell of DeRidder, LA; fur baby, Charlie; brothers, James Buell, Raymond Buell, both of Rosepine, LA and a host of nieces,...
Barbara Ann Abney
Jul 4, 2022
Barbara Ann Abney of Deridder, La. passed away at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital on Monday, July 4, 2022, following a brief illness.
She was born in Ruston, La. on June 7, 1938. Raised in Lake Charles, La., she graduated from LaGrange High School in 1955 and married her husband Norman Richard Abney...
Robert Earl Slaydon
Jul 4, 2022
Robert Earl Slaydon, 77, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July 4, 2022.
Those left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Owen D. (Junior) Slaydon, Jr.
& Louwilla C. of DeRidder, LA and Chester Slaydon of DeRidder, LA; uncle, Roy Gill of DeRidder, LA; two...
Rheta Imelda Cryer Lewis
Jul 2, 2022
Rheta Imelda Cryer Lewis, 88, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, July 2, 2022.
Rheta was an exceptional woman. She was devoted to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was the rock of her family. Rheta served the Lord with her whole being; a praying woman who knew how...
Eugene Broxson
Jun 25, 2022
II Corinthians 5:5-5:8 NKJV
Eugene Broxson, Jr age 78, Beloved Husband, Dad, and Poppy passed away June 25, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Eugene “Gene” was born May 09, 1944 in De Quincy, LA to Eugene Sr & Ira Bea (Shroll) Broxson. He served in the US Army in Vietnam and was...
Robert Hester
Jun 25, 2022
Robert C. Hester, 88, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, June 25, 2022.
Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Earnest Hester of Merryville, LA; sister, Christine Longoria of Merryville, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his...
Willie Norman
Jun 25, 2022
CSM Retired / Brother Willie H. Norman Sr was reared by his grandparents, Willis and Emma Norman. Upon graduating high school, Brother Norman joined the United States Army in September 1950, where he served 31 years for his country.
While serving, he accomplished many achievements, and most importantly, he attained the grade...
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