Mar 27, 2024

Tojuana Inez Riley, 40, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, Donald and Rochelle Riley of DeRidder, LA; brother, Tony Sanders and Brittney of Lake Charles, LA; grandmother, Sarah Rowden of Osceola, AR; great aunt, Lula Harris of...

Mar 23, 2024

June Maureen Thompson Crossno, 80, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

June was born April 19, 1943, in San Antonio, TX. She graduated from Merryville High School and after attending McNeese State University, she went to work as a lab and x-ray technician for Dr. Brown’s...

Mar 22, 2024

Robert Wayne Green, 77, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, March 22, 2024.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Gloria Green of DeRidder, LA; sons, James Russell Green of DeRidder, LA, Ronald Wayne Green and Jeanie of Pass Christian, MS, Steven Ray...

Mar 21, 2024

John Paul McMillian, Jr., 64, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

John McMillian Jr. was a man whose presence graced our lives in ways beyond measure. John was not merely a husband, father, son, brother, or friend; he was a beacon of strength, love, and wisdom...

Mar 19, 2024

Garret Franklin Eddleman, 25, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

A profound young man who was mostly a man of few words especially in a crowd but he chose his words wisely. When he spoke, you listened. When he smiled, it was warm and lit up...

Mar 17, 2024

Janice Kaye Owens Stewart, 74, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Cecil M. Stewart, Jr. of DeRidder, LA; brother, Ronald Owens and Joyce of Houston, TX; sisters, Corliss Turner and Dwight of DeRidder, LA, Sherrie Owens of...

Mar 17, 2024

Sis. Christine Harris, 80 of DeRidder, LA. passed away from this life on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

She was born November 27, 1943, to Sam Hickman and Lorene Ford. On May 25, 1963, she was married to Alvin Harris. To that union four daughters were born. Rachel (preceded her mother in death),...

Mar 16, 2024

Mary Ann Terrell, 60, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Mary was a longtime member of Merryville United Pentecostal Church. She loved to try new recipes and collect roosters. She will be forever remembered by her smile that lit up any room and made everyone feel...

Mar 12, 2024

DeRidder- Charlotte Smith Butler age 70 of DeRidder, Louisiana passed away in her home on Tuesday morning March 12, 2024 as a result of complications from sarcoidosis of the lungs.  She was born December 22, 1953 in DeRidder, Louisiana to the late Warren Wesley and Ann Morel Smith.

Charlotte is survived by...

Mar 12, 2024

Jane LaNell Procell Howell, 72, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

LaNell, also known to her grandson as Googie, graduated from Zwolle High School. She went on to attend Northwestern State College, where she met Wayne Howell, they were married fifty-three years. They had two children...

Mar 11, 2024

Juanita Copenhaver was born in DeRidder, LA on January 28, 1936, the daughter of Louis and Flora Simmons Hines. She passed away in her home peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2024 at the age of 88.

Juanita retired from the dairy business after thirty-two years. She was an avid gardener and day...

Mar 11, 2024

Michael Lynn Townley, age 61, from DeRidder, LA, passed from us on March 11, 2024.

Mike held many titles to those he knew: Husband, Daddy, Brother, Uncle, and Friend. He was an ironworker, truck driver, crane operator, rigger, boilermaker, and most of all a cowboy.

Mike...

Mar 9, 2024

James Elvin Wilson, Sr., 89, of Evans, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

James, Jim, Daddy, Poppa. He had many names and carried many roles but the one he treasured the most was caregiver. He made sure his family was cared for every single day of his life....

Mar 8, 2024

Gussie Modena Brown Waddle, 80, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Friday, March 8, 2024.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, J.D. Waddle and Karen of Rosepine, LA, Ronnie Waddle and Diana of Merryville, LA; twelve grandchildren, thirty-four great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren and a host of...

Mar 3, 2024

Larry James Willemsen, 73, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

Larry was born in McCook, Nebraska on October 7, 1951. He was raised in Lincoln, NE and after graduation from the University of Nebraska he entered the Air Force and became a C130 pilot. He began...

Mar 3, 2024

Willie Ray Evans was born December 3, 1950 to his parents, Charles P. and Madie L. (Scott) Evans. He did not have to enter this life alone, as he arrived with his twin brother, Walter.

Willie was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School, Class of 68. He was a member...

Feb 29, 2024

Leslie Carl Peavy, 70, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, February 29, 2024.

Leslie was born December 12, 1953 to Mery Joy and Orville Peavy of Rosepine, LA. He worked offshore for forty-nine years, before retiring in 2018. Leslie was an avid hunter and fisherman and he loved his...

Feb 28, 2024

Jerry Michael Runge, 84, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

Jerry was born June 20, 1939 in Fruitvale, TX to George and Myrtle Runge. Jerry worked as an operator at Boise Cascade for twenty-eight years before retiring. He loved hunting, fishing and working in his garden....

Feb 27, 2024

Ravis Ray Bolton, 57, of DeRidder, LA was born November 20, 1966 and passed from this life on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Ray was the youngest of thirteen children born to his parents, SFC Amos Bolton, Sr. and Annie L. Bolton

Those left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Eartha Simon,...

Feb 24, 2024

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, The Righteous Judge, shall give me at that day, and not to me only, but unto all them also that love His appearing.” II Timothy 4:7-8