Jun 13, 2024

Joseph Marion Maricelli, 84, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

Joe Maricelli was born to Ray and Florence Maricelli in Merryville, LA. He graduated from Merryville High School in 1957. He was awarded a football scholarship to Northwestern State College (now NSU) in Natchitoches, LA. He...

Jun 13, 2024

William Thomas Spell, 58, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, William Spell and Kolt of DE; daughters, Christina Spell of AK, Rebecca Akers; brother, Richard Spell and Nichole of Merryville, LA; sisters, Lola Dill, Annie Spell, both...

Jun 9, 2024

Daron Owen Williamson, 55, passed away June 9, 2024 at home in Mobile, AL. He was born October 18, 1968 to Harold Williamson and LaFavor Williamson at Barksdale AFB, Bossier City, LA.

Daron graduated from Southwood High School in Shreveport, LA in 1986. He furthered his education at LSU, graduating in 1990....

Jun 6, 2024

Charles Milton Farris, 80, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Charles owned and operated C. Farris and Sons Construction for twenty-nine years. Everyone knew you could find him any day of the week at the Waffle Shop, the Stadium, the bank, or any number of other...

Jun 5, 2024

Eugene Steven Whitehead “Frenchie”,78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Eugene Steven Whitehead, was born in Simpson County, Mississippi to Miss Betty Ruth McGee. Eugene was raised by Bell Parker of Mississippi for many years. Eugene, later moved to DeRidder, Louisiana where he attended and graduated...

Jun 2, 2024

Victoria Vicky Caponi, 75, of Lake Charles, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Vicky was a librarian at FK White Middle School for thirty-two years. During her youth, she loved horse back riding and ballet. Vicky is loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her....

Jun 1, 2024

Douglas Emery Coffin, Jr., 64, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Doug loved hunting and fishing, but most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandsons. He is loved and will be missed by all who knew him.

May 31, 2024

Shannon Gayle Falgout, 55, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 31, 2024. Shannon was the daughter of Robby and Faye Plush. She was born on May 20, 1969 in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Shannon was an old soul who loved her family and friends. She enjoyed watching her grandbabies grow, and took pride...

May 28, 2024

Stanley “Stan the Man” Brister, 71, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

Those left to cherish his memory are his companion, Renee Brister of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Taylor Scallon and Lesli of DeRidder, LA, Courtney Brister and David Shepard of DeRidder, LA, Kelly Carrico of DeRidder,...

May 28, 2024

Joette Myers Head, 71, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of fifty-one years, Richard H. Head, Jr. of Merryville, LA; daughters, Amy Clark and Dania of DeRidder, LA, Erin Ferguson and Daniel of Merryville, LA, D’Anna...

May 25, 2024

On May 25, 2024, Dakota Samuel Martin, 19, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away suddenly in a motorcycle accident in Texas. “Malibu” as he was known by his friends for his light ocean blue eyes, was loved by many and a blessing to his friends and family.

As a gifted child, he...

May 21, 2024

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. In the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge will reward to me on that day: and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.” II Timothy...

May 17, 2024

Dovie Marie Crawford-Lewis, 64, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, May 17, 2024.

A loved one is gone from our circle, on earth we will meet her no more. She has gone to her home in Heaven and all her afflictions are over. A loving sister tender and kind,...

May 16, 2024

Marion Danice Smith “Granny” Jeans, 85, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life during the early morning hours of Thursday, May 16, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Granny’s greatest joy in life was gathering all of her family for Sunday dinners and making sure they all were together to...

May 16, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Gale Palmer, age 82, passed away on May 16, 2024, at his home in DeRidder, Louisiana.

He was born August 15, 1941in DeRidder, LA to Albert Gale Palmer and Vivian Prather Palmer Simmons. He married Carolyn Kay Richard on June 7, 1964.

Bobby is...

May 15, 2024

Eddie Ray Havens, 89, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Elton R. Havens and Teresa of Merryville, LA; daughters, Georgia Franks and Kenneth of Merryville, LA, Deborah Pinson and Michael of Merryville, LA, Angie Lynette Lanier and...

May 15, 2024

Herbert Olivier, Jr.(also called Junior or Herb by his family and friends to include being called Darling by his wife) was born on June 28, 1955 in Temple, Texas. He passed peacefully through Christ our Savior and the Most High God to the Heavenly realm on May 15, 2024. He will be missed by family, friends, and many...

May 13, 2024

Jasima Jacquil Buggs, 32, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, May 13, 2024.

Those left to cherish her memory are her fiancé, Robert Dixon, Jr. of DeRidder, LA; son, Robert Dixon III; daughters, Heaven Dixon, Nevaeh Palmer; mother, Yvette Taylor and Joseph of DeRidder, LA; father, Jimmy Buggs and...

May 11, 2024

Earl Gene Colton, Sr., 77, of Deridder, LA, departed this earthly life on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Deridder Retirement & Rehab Center with his family by his side.

Mr. Earl Gene Colton, Sr. was born to the late James and Pearline Colton on January 26, 1947.

May 8, 2024

Easter Marie Teston Jackson, 76, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Jackie W. Jackson, Jr. and Bridgette of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Scharlotte Ford and Louella Jackson, both of Marrero, LA; grandchildren, Schalamar Prater, Coty Stracener, Patrick Stracener,...