Jul 22, 2019

Rena Duhon Franks, 93, of Oretta, La, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at her residence.  She was a faithful Christian who served by her beloved husband’s side as they ministered to several Churches of Christ in Southwest Louisiana.

Rena was the epitome of hospitality.  She welcomed you to her home...

Jul 22, 2019

Vance Edward Iles, 42, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July 22, 2019.

Vance, was a graduate of DeRidder High School.  He attended McNeese State College, where he played football for four years.  After graduating from McNeese State University, he worked for the DeRidder City Police Department.  He later...

Jul 22, 2019

Vickie Marie Pinkard, age 61 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019.  She was born December 8, 1957 in DeRidder, Louisiana to parents Warren Smith and Bobbie Cantrell Smith who preceded her in death along with her infant sister, Lisa Annette Smith.

Vickie loved traveling, fishing, flowers, shopping online and...

Jul 21, 2019

Joanne Smith Cloar, 87, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, July 21, 2019. Joanne loved her flowers and enjoyed gardening.

Those left to cherish her memories are her son, Jake Allen Cloar and Pam of Merryville, LA; daughter in law, Griselda Cloar of the Dominican Republic and Merryville, LA;...

Jul 20, 2019

Reverend Bruce Allen Carter, 66, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, July 20, 2019.

Reverend Carter served in the U.S. Army on various tours during the Vietnam era (1970 – 1980).  After Basic Training and AIT (Advanced Individual Training) he served in the 11 Bravo Straight Leg Infantry with...

Jul 19, 2019

Greg Marchie, 63, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Greg Marchie, Jr. and Rhonda of Merryville, LA, Vonnie Brandon Marchie of Sulphur, LA, Justin Randal Marchie of Saline, LA, Daniel Marchie of Columbia, TN; daughters, Amanda Lott...

Jul 18, 2019

Wyolene Thurman, 86, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Jake Manuel Thurman and John Dent Thurman, both of Merryville, LA; daughter, Rose Marie Davis and William “Bill” of Watervalley, TX; sisters, Hazel Coody of Many, LA, Christine...

Jul 16, 2019

June 24, 1926 - July 16, 2019

Bobbie Eloise Carmen, 93, of Merryville, LA passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 in Brenham, Texas.

Eloise was born in Ballinger, Texas on June 24, 1926.  She moved to Merryville, Louisiana when she was 12 and lived there for 70 years...

Jul 14, 2019

Inell Ashworth Clark, 97, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, July 14, 2019.

Those left to cherish her son, Lawrence Clark & Cathy of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Grace Greer & Paul of Leesville, LA and Paula Rose of Singer, LA; brother Wilburn “Rabbit” Ashworth of DeQuincy, LA; sister, Irene...

Jul 12, 2019

Donna Lee Lois Bjorklund, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 12, 2019.

Donna married Neal in Marathon, Iowa in 1959.  They moved to Louisiana in November 1961.  She worked a few years on O’Neal’s Egg Farm where her husband was the manager and she was a housewife...

Jul 11, 2019

Lorean Conner Jackson, 71, of Bon Wier, TX, passed from this life on Thursday, July 11, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Curtis Earl and Angela Jackson of Newton, TX, Timothy Terrell and Carrie Jackson of Spring, TX, and Derrick Lamar Jackson of Houston, TX; daughters, Betty Bell...

Jul 9, 2019

Jennie V. Gallaspie Daniels was born on October 23, 1939 in Merryville, Louisiana to the late Ben James “B.B.” Gallaspie and Earnestine Steele. She was the eldest of three children and she loved her brother and sister unconditionally.  She was a widow to the late George W. Daniels.  Jennie experienced a peaceful departure from this earthly life on ...

Jul 8, 2019

Doris Anne White, 87, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July 8, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Jimmy White and Beverly of Rosepine, LA; daughter, Susan Cook and John of Iowa City, IA; grandchildren,  Missy Coram, J.W. White, Jessica Williams, Stefanie Cook, Josh White,...

Jul 6, 2019

Jerry Edward Kimsey, 67, of DeRidder, LA, went to his Heavenly home on Saturday, July 6, 2019. He was met at the gates of Heaven by his baby boy saying, “Daddy’s coming home.”

Jerry graduated from DeRidder High School in 1969.  He went on to work at Red and White Grocery, Piggly...

Jun 29, 2019

Robert Johnny Bass, 85, of Starks, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, June 29, 2019.

Robert was born on April 13, 1934 in Starks, LA to Bud and Myrtle Bass.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Wesley Bass and Larissa of Starks,...

Jun 28, 2019

Sharon Lee Bush Hare, 72, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, June 28, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 27 years, Delma Hare, Sr. of Merryville, LA; son, Del Hare, Jr and Jeanie of Trinity, TX; daughters, Donna Ray Oatman of Merryville, LA,...

Jun 27, 2019

George Burnie “Red Horse” Lucas, 84, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, June 27, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are sons, Michael Lucas of Rosepine, LA and George Kelvin Lucas and Hazel of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Aimee Lucas and Fiance’ George Clark of Rosepine, LA; grandchildren, Leann...

Jun 24, 2019

Prentice Ebb Hyatt was born on Saturday, July 26, 1941 in DeRidder, Louisiana.  He left the confines of this world at the age of 77 on Monday, June 24, 2019 on his daughter's birthday. His death occurred at home at 172 Prentice Hyatt Road, Starks, LA in Beauregard Parish.  Prentice was born to Barbara Lee Clark Hyatt, originally...

Jun 22, 2019

Erma Jean Myers, 82, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, June 22, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Mike Myers and Debbie of Merryville, LA; daughter, Cynthia Scott and Wilson of DeRidder, LA; brother, Charlie Sandefer of Houston, TX; sister, Lillie Garcia and Eddie of...

Jun 14, 2019

Richard DeWayne “Snowball” Ziesemer, 60, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, June 14, 2019.

Dad loved his legos, was a blessed Christian Song writer, a people person, wonderful Pastor to everyone, and was on the John C. White of Providence Cemetery Committee. He would take spontaneous trips, attend family...