Obituaries

Alice Kay Evans Pontiff

Alice Kay Evans Pontiff

Aug 2, 2021

Alice Kay Evans Pontiff was born on 16 October 1940 to Melvin Lynn Evans and Helen Thomas Granberry in Evangeline Louisiana.  She spent her youth in Oregon and then Berwick, Louisiana.  Alice attended Patterson High School where she met and married Merton A Yonge Jr.   The had one child, a son, named Merton A Yonge III who passed...

Verby Dewayne Hicks

Verby Dewayne Hicks

Aug 2, 2021

Verby Dewayne Hicks, 84, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, August 2, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty-five years, Nancy Brannon Hicks of DeRidder, LA; son, Daniel Wayne Hicks of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Johanna Lynn Harper and O’Neal of DeRidder, LA, Lisa...

Kenneth Stewart

Kenneth Stewart

Jul 31, 2021

Kenneth Wayne Stewart, 61, of Pickering, LA died of a chronic illness at Byrd Memorial Hospital in Leesville, LA on July 31, 2021. Kenneth was born at Fort Lewis, Washington on November 24, 1959.

He is survived by his father, Ira Stewart; his step-dad Henderson Tyndall; sisters, Deborah Singletary and family, Rebecca...

Nancy Ellen Mccollough

Nancy Ellen Mccollough

Jul 25, 2021

Nancy Ellen McCollough Dickson, a lifelong resident of Beauregard Parish passed from this life at 2:35 AM on Sunday, July 25, 2021 in her home surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born at home on January 7, 1950 and spent her childhood with a loving mother and siblings. She attended DeRidder schools and graduated from DeRidder...

Cody Wayne Marler

Cody Wayne Marler

Jul 24, 2021

Cody Wayne Marler, 38, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, July 24, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of twenty years, April Drake Marler of Merryville, LA; sons, Nolan Marler, Jude Marler, both of Merryville, LA, Caleb Colvin of DeRidder, LA; mother and step-father,...

Linda Hickman

Linda Hickman

Jul 23, 2021

Linda Hickman, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 23, 2021.

Linda was known for her elegance and grace with a little sass to boot. She loved her family fiercely. Her younger days were full of adventure and in her later years, she enjoyed cheering on her family...

David Warren Mcreynolds

David Warren Mcreynolds

Jul 22, 2021

We celebrate the life of David Warren McReynolds, 60, who went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 22, 2021.

Born and raised in the greater New Orleans area, he recently moved to DeRidder and was employed by Tractor Supply Company. He loved hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He enjoyed taking...

David Allen Maddox

David Allen Maddox

Jul 20, 2021

David Allen Maddox, 48, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving partner of twenty-three years, Michael Boyles of DeRidder, LA; mother, Cathy Maddox of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Christopher Maddox of DeRidder, LA, Randell Phillips of Lake Charles, LA;...

L.C. Bailey

L.C. Bailey

Jul 19, 2021

L.C. Bailey, 71, of Beaumont, TX, passed from this life on Monday, July 19, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Pete Bailey and Sarah of Mooresville, NC, Jack Meaut and Frankie of Beaumont, TX; sister, Sylvia Pelusi of DeRidder, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family...

Carla Jeannette Giles Slaydon

Carla Jeannette Giles Slaydon

Jul 16, 2021

Carla Jeannette Giles Slaydon,59, of DeQuincy, LA passed from this life on Friday, July 16, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of eighteen years, Wayne Slaydon, Jr.; sons, James Nash and Dawn of DeQuincy, LA, Christopher Nash of Leesville, LA, Joseph Slaydon and Abbie of DeRidder, LA,...

Brenda Ann Mitchell

Brenda Ann Mitchell

Jul 16, 2021

Brenda Ann Mitchell, 72, of Deridder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 16, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of forty-four years, Jerry Mitchell of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Sherry Thompson and Jeff Holloway of Mansfield, LA; mother, Gloria Mitchell of DeRidder, LA; brother, Donald Mitchell...

Larry Gene Hines

Larry Gene Hines

Jul 16, 2021

Larry Gene Hines, 62, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 16, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Dakota James Hines of DeQuincy, LA; daughters, Casie Hines and Lacie Hines, both of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Lillie Davis and Wayne, Vickie Gill and Gene, all of...

Robert "Bobby" Joseph Carmen, Jr.

Robert "Bobby" Joseph Carmen, Jr.

Jul 12, 2021

Robert Joseph Carmen, Jr., 70, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July 12, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are son, Marshall Carmen and Andrea of Lake Charles, LA; daughters, Melanie LeJeune and Keagan of Lake Charles, LA, Lee Anna Leach and Bryan of Lake Charles, LA; sisters,...

Albert "A.W." Wayne Henderson, Sr.

Albert "A.W." Wayne Henderson, Sr.

Jul 12, 2021

Albert “A.W.” Wayne Henderson, Sr, 75, of Evans, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July, 12, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 50 years, Janell Henderson of Evans, LA; sons, Larry Don Lott & Amanda of Merryville, LA, A.W. Henderson, Jr. & Katie of Evans,...

Raymond "Ray" F. Duginski

Raymond "Ray" F. Duginski

Jul 11, 2021

Raymond “Ray” F. Duginski, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, July 11, 2021.

Ray proudly served his country in the United States Army for twenty years and twenty-eight days. He received the Bronze Star and was a Korean War and Vietnam Veteran.

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Anna Poche

Anna Poche

Jul 10, 2021

Anna Joyce Loyd Poche, 87, of Dry Creek, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, July 10, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Lynda LeDoux and Bill of Dry Creek, LA, Pat Arnold and Mike of San Antonio, TX, Terry Calloway and Delbert, Jr. of Lake Charles, LA;...

Frances A. Davis Williams

Frances A. Davis Williams

Jul 10, 2021

Frances A. Davis Williams, 93, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, July 10, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, J.D. Williams and Kathleen of DeRidder, LA, George Williams and LaDonna of Evans, LA; daughters, Dianne Carver of DeRidder, LA, Linda Arron and Butch of Bossier,...

Katherine "Kathy" Ball

Katherine "Kathy" Ball

Jul 7, 2021

Katherine Francis Erwin Ball was born on July 25, 1959 in Morgan City, LA to Ruby Rae Howard and Billy George Erwin.

Kathy was a lifelong resident of Vernon Parish where she spent her life enjoying family, grandchildren, and her dog, Pancho. Kathy spent her life taking care of others and had...

Rashard Moneak Lee

Rashard Moneak Lee

Jul 6, 2021

Rashard “Rock” Moneak Lee, 42, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, July, 6, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Rachard “Bishop” Lee of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Kiza Benjamin of DeRidder, LA; father, John Wesley Salter, Jr. of Birmingham, AL; mother, Evelyn Marie Graham of Leesville,...

Patricia "Pat" Williams

Patricia "Pat" Williams

Jul 5, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Brigette Moak Williams, 73, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July 5, 2021.

Pat was born in Mering, Germany on March 21, 1948 and became a citizen of the United States on January 15, 1957. She is loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew...