Jan 1, 2024

Clarence Mayes, Jr., 86, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, January 1, 2024.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of sixty-four years, Christine Mayes of DeRidder, LA; sons, Larry Mayes and Juanita, Kent Mayes, Brian Mayes, all of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Brenda Fondel and Donald...

Dec 31, 2023

Larry Dee Crocker, 80, of DeRidder, LA, passed peacefully from this world surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

Larry, Daddy, GP, Paw, was nothing if not accomplished. Beyond his education, service to his country, and his hobbies, his greatest achievement was his family. Larry...

Dec 30, 2023

Arlene H Miers, Daughter of Charles & Rose Herberg – born on August 6th 1938 in Graceville, Minnesota & raised in Washington State before moving to Louisiana to raise her own family. She passed away in her home in Singer, Louisiana on December 30th 2023. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren, & great-great grandchildren. Her...

Dec 29, 2023

Eary Elmer Bennett, Jr., 95, of Sulphur, LA, passed from this life on Friday, December 29, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Marlene Bennett of Sulphur, LA; son, Mike Bennett of Sulphur, LA; sister, Nell Cryer of Junction, LA; granddaughter, Tina Babineaux and Lee of Westlake, LA;...

Dec 27, 2023

Kyong Cha Pak Weldon, 64, of Sugartown, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of thirty-four years, Louis Weldon of Sugartown, LA; sons, Abraham Weldon and Susan of Virginia Beach, VA, Louis Weldon, III and Carrie of Laurel MD,...

Dec 23, 2023

Kimberly Diane Alston Bednorz, 57, of The Woodlands, TX, passed from this life on Saturday, December 23, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Joyce Alston of Little Elm, TX; brother, Doug Alston and Tammy of Little Elm, TX and a host of family and friends.

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Dec 23, 2023

Annemarie Pfarr James, 94, of Merryville LA, passed from this life on Saturday, December 23, 2023.

Annemarie grew up in Germany. She met and married the love of her life, SFC(Ret.) Troy James. They shared sixty-six wonderful years together. Annemarie spent twenty-two of those years as a dedicated US Army wife. She...

Dec 22, 2023

William Glen Willis, 81, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, December 22, 2023.

Glen gave his life to the Lord in 2007 at Faith Worship Center in Singer, LA, where he served as a deacon. He was a founding member of DeRidder Bass Club and Beauregard Bass Busters. He...

Dec 21, 2023

Dr. William Henry Williams, Jr., 68, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of eighteen years, Johnna Williams of DeRidder, LA; sons, Nathan Williams and Shellaine of UT, Kevin Williams of Zwolle, LA, Brent Williams of TX;...

Dec 20, 2023

Eloise Marie Whiddon Marze, 91, of Winnsboro, TX, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Sheryl Herman and Stephen(deceased) of Winnsboro, TX, Renee Whiddon and Isaac of Merryville, LA; brother-in-law, Jay Madison of Lake Charles, LA;  grandchildren, Jason Noll(Anita), Shelley Whiddon(William);...

Dec 11, 2023

Delma Leatrice Wisdom Davis, 97, of Longville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, December 11, 2023.

Delma’s family moved to the Lake Charles area during World War II, she met and married Phillip Davis in January, 1948. She was a Sunday School Teacher and member of Westlake Methodist Church. Delma and...

Dec 11, 2023

Adolph “Poppy” Lewis Banks, 70, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, December 11, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, John T. Ashworth of Bon Wier, TX; sister, Earline Blakes of DeRidder, LA; nephews, James London, Johnny London, both of Lake Charles, LA, Artis Colton, George...

Dec 10, 2023

Myrna Louise Smith Cooley, 57, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Brian Cooley and Bethany Perry of DeRidder, LA, Brandon Cooley of DeRidder, LA, Jared Cooley of DeRidder, LA; brother, Michael Smith of Beaumont, TX; sister, Edie...

Dec 9, 2023

Ruth McElwee Pollard, 88, of DeRidder, LA, passed peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Ruth will be lovingly remembered for her devotion to her family and friends. She found joy and fellowship through worship and ministry at the First Baptist Church of DeRidder. Ruth sought to be a testament...

Dec 9, 2023

David Earl Ruston went to meet the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

David lived in Sun City Center, FL.  He passed away at the age of 78, after a brief illness at South Bay Hospital in Sun City Center, FL.

David was born on April...

Nov 27, 2023

Carolyn Delores Charles McKnight, 71, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, November 27, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of forty-eight years, Freddy McKnight of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Tiffany King and David, Jr. of Cypress, TX, Chavielle McKnight of Katy, TX; brothers, Greg Charles...

Nov 27, 2023

Keitha Cagle Donnelly, 99, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, November 27, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Keitha Manning of DeRidder, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

She was preceded in death by...

Nov 24, 2023

Ruth Melvin-Greene was born to the late Bertha and Frank Melvin, Jr. on April 15, 1953 in DeRidder, LA. She peacefully passed from this life on Friday, November 24, 2023 surrounded by her family. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Lionel Greene; parents, Frank and Bertha Melvin; sisters, Darcus Melvin, Frankie Ray and Betty Woods.

Nov 24, 2023

Pedro “Pete” Estrada Zapata, 66, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, November 24, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of one and a half years, Brenda Zapata of DeRidder, LA; siblings, Ubaldo Zapata, Jr. and Adelaide of Waco, TX, San Juana Contino and Shawn...

Nov 20, 2023

Patricia Ann Evans Yancey, 72, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Monday, November 20, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, David Yancey and Mayna of DeRidder, LA, Shannon Yancey of West Monroe, LA; aunt, Elaine Alston of DeRidder, LA; uncle, Raymond Brown of Rosepine, LA; friend...