Obituaries

Jewel D. Smith

Jewel D. Smith

Dec 11, 2019

Jewel D. Smith, 72, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, December, 11, 2019.

Jewel was an avid quilter and gardener.  Her collection of handmade quilts included nearly 500 of her own creation.  She loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Grace church.

Ronald "Ronnie" Dean Snapp

Ronald "Ronnie" Dean Snapp

Dec 9, 2019

Ronald “Ronnie” Dean Snapp, 74, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, December 9, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Ronnie Dean Snapp and Bobbie of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Jo Ellen Dauzat of Marksville, LA and Jo Lynn Snapp of DeRidder LA; brother, Clyde Snapp of...

Foy Wayne Rhodes

Foy Wayne Rhodes

Dec 7, 2019

Foy Wayne Rhodes, 82, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, December 7, 2019.

Mr. Rhodes proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1957 – 1960.  He worked for DuPont Chemical Company for 36 years, where he retired.  Later in life, he served the Town of Merryville...

Lovie David Garlington

Lovie David Garlington

Dec 1, 2019

Lovie David Garlington, 69, of Grant, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, December 1, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sandra Warner Garlington of Grant, LA; sons, Chad David Garlington and Debra of Vidor, TX and Brent Fontenot of Beaumont, TX; daughters, Rachel Nicole Grantham and David...

Leonard Preston Smith

Leonard Preston Smith

Nov 30, 2019

Leonard Preston Smith, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, November 30, 2019.

When Leonard and Evelina moved to DeRidder, he started farming on his own. Through much hard work, support and his Christian faith, Leonard was able to build a family business his boys and son-in-law now operate....

Leon Scott

Leon Scott

Nov 27, 2019

Leon was born October 25,1930 to the late Earl and Rosia Lee Scott inVernon Parish, Louisiana. He was the oldest and also the only boy, having 6 little sisters whom he loved and cherished. He was educated in the primary and secondary schools in Beauregard parish.

Leon was a hard worker who ...

Joseph Eugene Pittman

Joseph Eugene Pittman

Nov 26, 2019

Joseph Eugene Pittman, 79, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.

“Joe P” was a collector of antiques, followed politics, loved to travel and enjoyed sports that included fishing. He also cherished the 4 cruises he took with Donna. “Joe P” retired as a production manager after...

Jimmy Young Dennis, Sr.

Jimmy Young Dennis, Sr.

Nov 25, 2019

Jimmy Young Dennis, Sr., 73, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, November 25, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Jimmy Young Dennis, Jr. and Jackie of Land O’ Lakes, FL; grandsons, River Dennis, Noah Dennis, Devin Dennis, and Dylan Dennis, all of Land O’ Lakes,...

Vanna Louise Smith Maddox

Vanna Louise Smith Maddox

Nov 25, 2019

Vanna Louise Smith Maddox, 90, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, November 25, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Ralph Wayne Smith and Martha of DeRidder, LA, Arthur Eugene Maddox and Maggie of Rosepine, LA, Walter Ozan Maddox of Jasper, TX, Joseph Oliver Maddox and...

Nancy Elizabeth Smith Townson

Nancy Elizabeth Smith Townson

Nov 19, 2019

Nancy Elizabeth Smith Townson, 82, of Grant, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are; sons, Gary and Susan Townson of Grant, LA,  James Reginald Townson and Kristie Walker, both of Grant, LA; daughters, Aleta Wynelle Reeves and Sam of Grant, LA, Sabrena...

Clarence Melvin "Buddy" Smith, Jr.

Clarence Melvin "Buddy" Smith, Jr.

Nov 19, 2019

Clarence Melvin “Buddy” Smith, Jr. 73, of Merryville; Junction Community, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 53 years, Linda Gale Hare Smith of Merryville, LA; daughters, Wendy Ranae Smith of DeRidder, LA and Shawna LeLaura Noble and...

Marquee Johnson

Marquee Johnson

Nov 17, 2019

Marquee Johnson, 44, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, November 17, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are; his son, D’Jon Tramelle Hall of Lake Charles, LA;  daughter, Kianna Silas of Longville, LA; father, George Aaron Whitt of Birmingham, AL; brothers, Kendell Whitt of PA, Aaron Whitt of...

Brenda Gayle Auter Whitman

Brenda Gayle Auter Whitman

Nov 16, 2019

Brenda Gayle Auter Whitman, 74, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, November 16, 2019.

Brenda taught second grade at Singer High School for 25 years.  She loved and was loved by all of her students.

Those left to cherish her memory are son, Daniel Whitman and...

Donald Edgar Gallipeau

Donald Edgar Gallipeau

Nov 12, 2019

Donald Edgar Gallipeau, 76, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 43 years, Monica Gail Lacoste Gallipeau of DeRidder, LA; sons, Dustin James Gallipeau and Mitzi of Pineville, LA, Joshua Paul Gallipeau and Jamie of Boise,...

Charity "Chatty" Ford

Charity "Chatty" Ford

Nov 1, 2019

Charity “Chatty” Ford, 87, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, November 1, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Pauline Monical of Oakdale, LA, Colleen Tyler and Franklin of DeRidder, LA, Ann Daley Farquar of Pineville, LA; sisters, Nelva Abrusley of Oakdale, LA, Neome Rowell of...

Nika Lynn Maddox

Nika Lynn Maddox

Nov 1, 2019

Nika Lynn Maddox, 28, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, November 1, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her fiance’, Patrick M. Peterson of DeRidder, LA; brother, Preston Maddox and Jennifer of Leesville, LA; sisters, Brittany Hathaway of New Mexico; best friends, Brittany Shirley, Kimberly Jerome and...

Margaret Ann Tilley Gartman

Margaret Ann Tilley Gartman

Oct 28, 2019

Margaret Ann Tilley Gartman, 58, of Longville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, October 28, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, William James Gartman Jr. of Longville, LA; sons, Joel Wayne Hennigan and Keshia of Merryville, LA, Javis Lynn Hennigan and Alicia of DeRidder, LA; daughter,...

Sharon Marie Brown

Sharon Marie Brown

Oct 19, 2019

Sharon Marie Brown, 74, of DeQuincy, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, October 19, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Shawn Snyder and Scott of Boone, IA, Rae Russell & Will of DeQuincy, LA, Gerri Franks and fiance’, Danny Lott, Jr. of Merryville, LA; sons, Timmy Joe...

William Gary Kloppmann

William Gary Kloppmann

Oct 16, 2019

William Gary Kloppmann, 83, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his spouse, Ingrid Vey Kloppmann of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Kirsti Ruth Marie Lachenmaier-Kloppmann of Germany, Jennifer Sanders of New York; sisters, Kathi Turner of Arizona, Christine Warjone of Idaho,...

Johnny Martin Isaacs

Johnny Martin Isaacs

Oct 15, 2019

Johnny Martin Isaacs, 75, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his spouse, Mary Francis Beck Isaacs; daughters, Vicki Campbell & Pascal of DeRidder, LA, Dedra Mitchum & Robert of Georgia, Kathy Lee of Illinois, Debbie Daniels of Florida; brother,...