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John Garrie Sandlin
Sep 26, 2024
John Garrie Sandlin, 90years old passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 26, 2024. He was a beloved husband, friend, and mentor to many. He will be remembered for his kindness, grace, and unwavering love for everyone. His legacy will live on through all those who had the privilege of knowing him.
John had a long a distinguished military...
LaRue Cooley
Sep 26, 2024
J. LaRue Cooley of Singer, LA, a beloved figure in the Beauregard Parish School System as a dedicated Coach, Teacher, Principal and School Board Member for over 30 years, passed away on September 26, 2024, at the age of 88 in Rosepine, LA. Born on October 23, 1935, LaRue touched the lives of countless students, colleagues, and community members through...
Margaret Jean Ward
Sep 25, 2024
Margaret Jean Ward passed away surrounded by her family on September 25, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mom, Mimi, and friend. Margaret will be remembered for her kindness, grace, faith, and unwavering love for her family and friends. Her legacy will live on through all those who had the privilege of knowing her.
Margaret was born February 22, 1959, to...
Sandra "Cricket" Terrell Langley
Sep 25, 2024
Sandra "Cricket" Lanell Terrell Langley, 74, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
Sandra or "Cricket" as she was known to her family and friends was a faithful member of Merryville United Pentecostal Church for over fifty years. She was a Sunday School Teacher, the Sunday School secretary and the Ladies Leader. She will be missed...
Kenneth Miers
Sep 25, 2024
Kenneth Miers, born on March 14, 1957, in Seattle, Washington, passed away on September 25, 2024. A devoted husband, father, and brother, Kenneth was known for his love of the outdoors, spending his days riding his John Deere tractor, fishing, and hunting. He found solace in the words of Louis L'Amour, his favorite author, and worked as a dedicated lab...
Mildred McDonald McKee
Sep 22, 2024
Mildred McDonald McKee was born August 12, 1936 to Louis and Janie McDonald and passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at the Woodlands Nursing Home in Leesville, LA. She grew up in Hyatt/Fields with her sister, Margaret, whom she loved dearly. She graduated from Hyatt High School with her cousins.
She worked for Dr. Brown and Dr. Carter in DeRidder...
Clifford Glen Coleman
Sep 19, 2024
We are saddened to announce the passing of Clifford Glen Coleman,79, of Singer, LA, born on July 27, 1945, in Lake Charles, LA, who left us on September 19, 2024. Clifford was a married to Fay for 31 years, a devoted Dad to his three children Jerry, Christina, and Janie, and a proud pawpaw.
Clifford graduated from Singer High School, served...
Alice Ruth Hanspard Garner
Sep 15, 2024
Alice Ruth Hanspard Garner, 84, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Alice Hanspard Garner was born to the late Lucy and Hiram Hanspard on August 2, 1940 in Quitman, Mississippi. At an early age she united with the Mt. Gillend Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Hardaway.
In 1955, she moved to DeRidder, Louisiana with...
George Deason
Sep 13, 2024
George William "G.W./Jake" Deason, 77, of Rosepine, Louisiana, passed from this life on September 13th, 2024.
Survived by wife, Linda "Polly" Williamson Deason; daughter, Britany; son, Jerry DeWitt (all current residents of Minnesota); three sisters, Bernice, Bonnie and Nita; five grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Preceded in death by parents, Lonnie and Mertie James Deason; brothers, Willie Ray, Darrell, Wayne, and...
Charles Ray Buell
Sep 5, 2024
Charles Ray Buell, beloved member of the Deridder community, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, in his hometown. Born on October 24, 1964, in Deridder, LA, Charles was a skilled carpenter who dedicated his life to the construction industry. His passion for building and creating left a lasting impact on those around him, as well as on the structures...
Sherry Pauline Stanford
Sep 5, 2024
Sherry Pauline Eaves Stanford, born on July 7, 1954, in Newton, TX, lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family. A homemaker by choice, Pauline found true joy in tending to her family, creating memories, and immersing herself in the simple pleasures of life. She passed away on September 5, 2024, at her residence in Leesville,...
Josiah Cooley
Sep 3, 2024
Josiah Cooley, Infant, passed away on September 3, 2024.
Josiah was born in DeRidder, LA to his mother, Shelby Cooley of DeRidder, LA.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother and his brother, Maverick Cooley of DeRidder, LA; grandmothers, Christine Phillips of DeRidder, LA, Connie Keel of DeRidder, LA; aunt, Hope Harvey of DeRidder, LA; uncles, Dane Cooley and Kellyn,...
John Singletary
Sep 2, 2024
John Byron Singletary, (J.B.), 84 of Midland, GA passed September 2, 2024, at his residence with his loving family by his side. A celebration of life will be held at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA on September 21, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Visitation for family to begin at 9:00 a.m. and friends at 10:00 a.m.
John was born January...
Clara "Sue" Lewing
Aug 28, 2024
Clara "Sue" Duren Lewing, lovingly know by her husband Bobby as "Suzy", 69, of DeRidder, LA peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on August 28th, 2024.
Suzy was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. She enjoyed sitting outside drinking her coffee, reading books and scripture while listening to the birds. Sue loved gardening, feeding her squirrels and listening...
Mary Ann Burch
Aug 25, 2024
Mary Ann Burch was born on March 16, 1950, in Morgan City, Louisiana, to her parents Vincent (Huck) and Josephine Glorioso. She passed away on August 25, 2024, at her home in Deridder, Louisiana, at the age of 74. Mary was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend.
Growing up in Louisiana, Mary completed her education with at Patterson High School and...
James "Pud" Eaves
Aug 25, 2024
James "Pud" Eaves, 88, of Merit, TX, passed away on August 25, 2024, in Greenville, TX.
After high school he served his country in the Navy. He was a Police Juryman for Beauregard Parish until his retirement.
James is survived by his sons, David Eaves and Sherri of Roxton, TX, Steven Eaves and Barbara of Coweta, OK; daughters, Daphne Hamlin and Mike...
Norma Lee Droddy
Aug 24, 2024
Norma Lee Doyle Droddy, age 93, passed from her earthly home into her Savior's arms on August 24, 2024. She was born on March 22, 1931, to Ezra and Gertrude Doyle in Singer, LA and remained in Singer her entire life.
Norma Lee was an avid fishing woman spending many days on the river, then preparing her catch for a hearty...
Nancy Lou Hicks
Aug 23, 2024
Nancy Lou Brannon Hicks, 77, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, August 23, 2024.
Nancy's life was filled with love and laughter, especially when surrounded by her family. Her nurturing and caring spirit extended to all those she loved, and her presence will be deeply missed by those who knew her. May she rest in peace, her spirit...
Teresa Lynn Simmons
Aug 22, 2024
Teresa Lynn Simmons, a beloved mother, daughter, and friend, passed away on August 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Clute, TX on March 26, 1961, and was a devoted custodian at East Beaureguard High School, where she touched the lives of many with her warm smile and kind heart.
Terri leaves behind cherished memories of family vacations, trips...
Charles N. Tuck
Aug 18, 2024
Charles N. Tuck, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Charles was a lifetime employee of Boise Cascade (now PCA). He loved being an operator on the paper machine where he was a part of the original startup crew in 1969. Before retiring at the age of seventy-one, he worked in special assignments at the...
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