Sep 15, 2017

Williams E. McDaniel, Jr. or better known as Billy or Billy Mac, left this life peaceably and went into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 15, 2017. He was born in Bogalusa, LA to Eugene and Chlora McDaniel on August 17, 1934.  He graduated from Bogalusa High School in 1955 and attended Louisiana College,...

Sep 12, 2017

Tanga Kay Myers Sellers, 64, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 12, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are: spouse, Darron Sellers of Merryville, LA; sons, Arron Sellers and Amy of DeRidder, LA, Shawn Sellers & Sarah of Rosepine, LA; daughter, Tammy Isbell & Daniel of Merryville,...

Sep 10, 2017

William Melvin Kimball VanAernam, 44, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, September 10, 2017.

Those left to cherish his memory are his spouse, Stacie Kaye VanAernam of Ragley, LA; sons, Caleb Aaron VanAernam & Alison of Ragley, LA and Joshua Gauge VanAernam & Halee of Ragley, LA; father, William...

Sep 10, 2017

William Melvin Kimball VanAernam, 44, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, September 10, 2017.

Those left to cherish his memory are his spouse, Stacie Kaye VanAernam of Ragley, LA; sons, Caleb Aaron VanAernam & Alison of Ragley, LA and Joshua Gauge VanAernam & Halee of Ragley, LA; father, William...

Sep 9, 2017

Teddy Arsene Eaves, 93, of Pickering, LA, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, September 9, 2017.

Mr. Eaves was born on January 28, 1924, in Merryville, LA, to Jesse Arsene and Minnie Pearl Eaves.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Winnie Foshee Eaves, parents; brothers, Brian, Murray, Johnny and...

Sep 6, 2017

Gary Lee Ramsey, 74, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 6, 2017.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Gary Lee Ramsey II & wife Ashley of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Gary Lee Ramsey, III and Kaden Lewis Ramsey; mother, Mrs. Marie Asch of DeRidder, LA; sister,...

Sep 3, 2017

Norman Lee Cooley, 80, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, September 3, 2017.

He served his country in the Army during the Korean conflict.  He owned and operated Cooley’s Exxon Service Station for 14 years, served the El Paso Police Department as a motorcycle officer, and was a member of the DeRidder...

Sep 3, 2017

Jimmy Ray Goodeaux, 67, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, September 3, 2017.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son,  Davy Goodeaux of Sterlington, LA; daughter, B’Trice Pierce and husband Tony of DeRidder, LA; brother, Sammy Goodeaux and wife Carolyn of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Betty Hooks and...

Sep 2, 2017

Karen “Sissie” Sue Hale Gaines, 65, of Newton, TX, passed from this life on Saturday, September 2, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Daphne Escamilla & Jimmy of Brownwood, TX; sister, Diane Wedgeworth & Mike of Bon Wier, TX; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

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Sep 2, 2017

Patricia Kulaga “Patti” Farris, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, September 2, 2017.

A 1967 graduate of DeRidder High School, Patti attended McNeese State University and then moved on to her first job at DeRidder City Water Works. Patti was a valued member of the Pine Wood Elementary staff for 14 years...

Sep 2, 2017

Evelyn Marie (Shirley) Henderson, 80, passed from this life Saturday September 2, 2017 at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles after a brief illness.

Known to everyone as Ree, she leaves her husband of sixty-four years, Leland Henderson; her sister, Annie Merle Rollison of Vicksburg, Mississippi; her sons, Kenneth Henderson and...

Sep 1, 2017

Phillip Wood, 69, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 1, 2017.

Graveside services will be held on September 8, 2017, at 10:00 AM at Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville, LA.

Aug 31, 2017

Rilynn Elizabeth Harbison, infant, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, August 31, 2017.

Visitation will be held Saturday, September 2, 2017 from 10:00AM – 12:00PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Graveside service will be held Saturday, September 2, 2017, at 1:00PM at Marlow Cemetery in Cravens,...

Aug 31, 2017

Dollie Jo “Dot” Droddy, 79, of Newton, TX, passed from this life on Thursday, August 31, 2017 in Rome, GA.

“Dot” retired from Fort Polk, Louisiana where she worked in Medical Records and Hospital Administration and was a Ministers wife for 67 years. Dot was a Super Nan to her grandchildren and...

Aug 30, 2017

Diane Dees Morris was the first child born to Kathryn Bennett Dees and Joe B. Dees on July 26, 1948.

Diane attended DeRidder schools and graduated from D.H.S., Class of 1966, and Northwestern State University in 1969, with a Bachelor’s degree in Education.

Diane and her sweetheart, E.L. Morris,...

Aug 30, 2017

Annie Mae Duvall Cazes, 74, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on August 30, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Rod Bailey and Patti of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Sheila Brinkley and Lewis of Merryville, LA; step-daughter, Billie Jo Knight and Richard of Knight, LA; sister, Dianne Ledoux...

Aug 29, 2017

Clayton Kenneth Driver, 79, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Clayton Kenneth Driver, Jr. and Grace of Vidor, TX; daughters, Blanche Elizabeth Driver and David Honea of DeRidder, LA, Marietta Kay Driver of Fort Mitchell, KY, June...

Aug 27, 2017

Patsy L. Ellias, 74, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, August 27, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Sam Ellias and Geri of Leesville, LA; brother, Johnny W. Cook & Mary Beth of Leesville, LA; sister, Sharon Harriman Stuart and Monroe of DeRidder, LA; step...

Aug 26, 2017

Jewel “Buddy” Ralph Cazes born on March 28, 1936 to Jewel Cazes and Lucille L. Gravois.  Born in Holmsolms, LA, passed from this life on August 26, 2017.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Annie Cazes of DeRidder, LA; two daughters, Vicki & Charlie Bernard of Zachary, LA and Debra...

Aug 23, 2017

Paula Tonnette Johnson Schaffer, 53 of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 23, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Christinya Arcenaux of Alexandria, LA and Amanda Vallejo & husband Jesse of Gatesville, TX; father, Thomas Johnson and stepmother, Linda Johnson of DeRidder, LA; brother, Troy...