Obituaries

Carnell Millender

Carnell Millender

Oct 8, 2021

Clara "Carnell" Weaver Millender, 91, of Okolona, Mississippi received her wings on Friday the 8th of October 2021 in DeRidder, Louisiana.  God has called His finest gardener to tend the flowers in Heaven.

Mrs. Carnell Millender was born during the Great Depression in 1929 in Amory, Ms. to Ivy Alton Weaver and...

Richard Robert "Dick" Myers

Richard Robert "Dick" Myers

Oct 7, 2021

Richard Robert "Dick" Myers passed peacefully into the arms of his lord and savior Jesus Christ on Oct. 7, 2021. Born in Fort Monroe, Va. on June 18, 1949 to Robert Vincent Myers and Lou Evalyn Brindley Myers. Dick, a fine Warrior band drummer, graduated from Oakdale High School in 1967. He went on to attend LSU earning...

Donna Lou Smith O'Neal

Donna Lou Smith O'Neal

Oct 7, 2021

Mrs. Donna Lou Smith O’Neal better known as Grandma O, age 91, of Nolanville, Texas, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 1:33 P.M.

She was born January 6, 1930, in Enid, Oklahoma, a daughter to the late Reverand Bernard and Nellie Smith.

Donna was preceded...

Bruce Harrold Quave

Bruce Harrold Quave

Oct 4, 2021

Bruce Harrold Quave, 79, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, October 4, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of twenty-eight years, Stephanie Quave of Merryville, LA; son, Derek Quave and Jennifer of Merryville, LA; daughters, Lisa Harrington and Donnie of Merryville, LA, Rhonda Farris...

Myra Jean Warren

Myra Jean Warren

Oct 3, 2021

Myra Jean Miers Warren, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, October 3, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Dennis J. Warren and Kandy of Sulphur, LA, Darren J. Warren and Julie D. of Starks, LA; daughters, Donna S. Avery of DeRidder, LA, Debra S....

Jesse D. White

Jesse D. White

Sep 29, 2021

Jesse D. White, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Tavia Whitehead and Steve Bailey of Rosepine, LA, Jana McCullough of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Wanda Sue Goins of Knight Community, LA, Glenda Cantrell & Bernell of Rosepine,...

Ashley Ashworth

Ashley Ashworth

Sep 28, 2021

Ashley Shaunta’ Ashworth, 35, of Kathleen, GA, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Aaliyah Tytiana Ashworth of Kathleen, GA; mother, Portia S. Ashworth of Louisville, KY; father, Alvin E. Ashworth, Sr. of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Quinton Eugene Sowells and Krystall...

Walter Douglas Doyle

Walter Douglas Doyle

Sep 25, 2021

Walter Douglas Doyle, 77, of Starks, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, September, 25, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Murline Ashworth Doyle of Starks, LA; sons, Brian Doyle and Judy of Starks, LA, Roger Doyle and Kaylan of DeRidder, LA, Calvin Doyle...

Michael Myers

Michael Myers

Sep 24, 2021

Michael Glenn Myers, 64, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 24, 2021.

Michael was married to his wife Debbie for forty-five years. He was a logger for most of his life and worked for Myers Logging for twenty-three years. He was known as “The Legend Sheer Driver.” He...

Joseph E. Kulaga

Joseph E. Kulaga

Sep 24, 2021

Joseph Edward Kulaga, 79, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 24, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of sixty-one years, Margie Kulaga of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Darlene Maricle and Michael Lane of Rosepine, LA, Tammy Aycock and Kevin of DeRidder, LA, Sherri Johnson...

Alice Faye Burge Poisson

Alice Faye Burge Poisson

Sep 24, 2021

Alice Faye Burge Poisson, 76, of DeQuincy, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 24, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Anthony Ray of DeQuincy, LA, Rodney Ray and Rebecca of Merryville, LA, Christopher Doyle and Janice of DeQuincy, LA; brothers, Louis Burge and Linda of Evans,...

James Earl Williams, Sr.

James Earl Williams, Sr.

Sep 23, 2021

James Earl Williams, Sr., 73, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty-one years, Gloria Jean Williams of DeRidder, LA; sons, James Earl Williams, Jr. of DeRidder, LA, Jamaal Rashaw Williams of El Paso, TX, Jerome...

Evans Touchet, Sr.

Evans Touchet, Sr.

Sep 22, 2021

Evans Joseph Touchet, Sr., 86, of Paige, TX, formerly of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

Evans was an electrician in DeRidder for over forty years.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Evans Joseph Touchet, Jr. and Todd...

Burt Coleman Keel

Burt Coleman Keel

Sep 22, 2021

Burt Coleman Keel, 73, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are daughter, Katty Lummus and James of DeRidder, LA; son, Stacy Fee of Leesville, LA; stepson, Kenneth Naquin and Anessa of DeRidder, LA, ; brother, Bennie Keel and Jo Francis...

Gary "Bebo" Upchurch

Gary "Bebo" Upchurch

Sep 19, 2021

Gary Lemuel “Bebo” Upchurch, 59, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

“Bebo” was a good man who loved God and his country. He was a dedicated husband and father who worked hard and was a great provider. His grandkids were his whole world. If he had...

Elizabeth "Betty" Meadows

Elizabeth "Betty" Meadows

Sep 19, 2021

Elizabeth “Betty” Reeves Meadows passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 19, 2021. She was a resident in the Special Care Unit at Stonebridge Place Assisted Living in Sulphur, Louisiana.

Betty was born May 18, 1927 to Exie McConathy and Edward Reeves in Ragley, Louisiana. She attended Northwestern in Natchitoches before...

Jeremy Wayne Elloit

Jeremy Wayne Elloit

Sep 19, 2021

Jeremy Wayne Elliot, Infant, of Bridge City, TX, passed from this life on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Lori Dixon of Bridge City, TX; father, Jeremy Elliot of Bridge City, TX; sister, Anya Elliot; grandparents, Kim Dickens and David, Daniel Dixon; aunts, Devon Dixon,...

Francisco "Tony" Morales

Francisco "Tony" Morales

Sep 18, 2021

Francisco Antonio “Tony” Morales, Jr., 31, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, September 18, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving fiancé, Vivian Whiddon of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Victoria Rayann Morales, Nevaeh Maria Morales, both of DeRidder, LA; parents, Frank and Neomi Morales of DeRidder, LA;...

Harold Lisso Lawrence, Jr.

Harold Lisso Lawrence, Jr.

Sep 17, 2021

Harold Lisso Lawrence, Jr., 79, of Alexandria, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 17, 2021.

Harold graduated from Bolton High School in 1960. He graduated from his beloved LSU in 1964. He then joined the Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant. He served one year in Vietnam and was stationed in Saigon during...

Cody Alan Galloway

Cody Alan Galloway

Sep 16, 2021

Cody Alan Galloway, 36, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, September 16, 2021.

Cody loved to work, hunt, and carve signs for his friends and family. He loved the outdoors. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his best friend, Cory as well as his beloved dog, Stella....