Aug 24, 2019

Dennis Allen Bailey, 57, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, August 24, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 36 years, Sharon Simpson Bailey of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Melton Ray Bailey and Lisa of DeRidder, LA and Marvin DeWayne Bailey and Carmon of DeRidder,...

Aug 21, 2019

Marty Lynn McKee, 48, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, August, 21, 2019.

Marty loved to ride motorcyles and be outdoors. He loved to go hunting, spend time with family especially his kids. He enjoyed the Machinist course that he was currently enrolled and was expected to graduate in...

Aug 19, 2019

Mary Springer, 76, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, August 19, 2019.

Mary enjoyed doing needlepoint, crafting and loved to travel places. She very much loved to go fishing, but she really enjoyed when she could catch them.

Those left to cherish her...

Aug 13, 2019

Daniel John Mosley, 46, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 13, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Delilah Mosley of Merryville, Louisiana; mother, Mary J. Mosley of Merryville, Louisiana; brothers, Randal Yawn of North Carolina and Edmond Yawn of Virginia; sister, Laressa Chapman of...

Aug 11, 2019

Alvin Deon Jones, 36, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, August 11, 2019.

Alvin Deon Jones was born on August 2, 1983 to Lillie Marie Jones Jefferson and Gerald Palmer. Alvin became a member of the Sunrise Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of the Late Rev. Willie Ray...

Aug 7, 2019

Tommy Ryals, 83, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 7, 2019.

Tommy worked in the paper industry his entire career.  He worked for Continental Can Company in Augusta, Georgia, moved to Houston, Texas to work for Southland Paper, and then to DeRidder, Louisiana to work for Boise Cascade....

Aug 6, 2019

Verble Buxton Smith, 88, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Johnny Smith and Debbie of Singer, LA; daughter, Jan Franklin and Billy of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Johnny Franklin of Oretta, LA, Billy Franklin and Christy of DeRidder,...

Aug 5, 2019

Zerlene Denmond Johnson, 88, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, August 5, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Julius Johnson of Jamestown, LA, John Johnson of Livingston, TX and Gary Johnson of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Drenda Andrews & Oliver of DeFuniak Springs, FL; four grandchildren,...

Aug 4, 2019

Betty Lou Bolding Whiteley, 94, passed away at her daughter’s home in Midlothian, VA on August 4, 2019.

Betty was born in Warren, Texas on February 8, 1925, to LeeRoy Bolding and Dora Cordelia Justice. She lived in Merryville, LA for 62 years with her husband, James R. Whiteley before his passing....

Aug 3, 2019

Lawrence Anthony Rathel, Sr. passed away at the age of 85 in his adopted home town of DeRidder, LA on August 3, 2019, after a long and bravely fought illness and now is in the presence of our Lord.

He was born to B.W. and Agnes {Mullis} Rathel on May 14,1934 in...

Aug 1, 2019

Harold Lee Coon, 70, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, August 1, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 50 years, Gloria Coon of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Christina Lynn Coon of DeRidder, LA, Kimberly Dawn Howell and DWayne of DeRidder, LA, Jennifer Ann Christian...

Aug 1, 2019

Carl Melvin Jordan, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, August 1, 2019.

Carl served in the United States Army for three years. He was a member of the Sugartown Masonic Lodge and served as Master for 2 years and was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. He retired...

Jul 28, 2019

Our Queen Rose Mae Prater-Jordan was born on January 27, 1944 in Singer, Louisiana.  She was the first of three to the parentage of the late Herman Prater and Ollie Mae Prater.  Rose Mae Prater-Jordan entered into eternal rest on July 28, 2019 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital.  She is survived by her husband Mr. Tommy J. Jordan of...

Jul 26, 2019

Bennie “Gene” Cooley, 68, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 26, 2019 at home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born to Bennie “Monk” Cooley & Louise Guillory Cooley on November 18, 1950, in DeRidder, LA. Gene worked in logging for many years.  He started at the...

Jul 26, 2019

Otha Vernita Whitaker, 79, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 26, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 37 years, James Whitaker, Sr. of DeRidder, LA; sons, Rex Lynn Melvin and Lesa of Belton, TX and Louis Daniel Palousek, Jr. and Maureen of...

Jul 23, 2019

Robert Leon Lane, Sr, 45, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his, mother, Carol Venturella of DeRidder, LA; stepfather, Sam Venturella of DeRidder, LA; sons, Robert Leon Lane, Jr. and Cameron Bryce Lane, both of Rosepine, LA; brothers, Sam...

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 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 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;...