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 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 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

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 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...

Aug 20, 2017

Jimmy Joe Pannell, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, August 20, 2017.

A Memorial Service will be held in his honor and hosted at the American Legion in Deridder, LA, at 1:00 PM, Thursday, August 24, 2017.

Aug 19, 2017

John Elliott Pruitt, 58, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, August 19, 2017.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sandra Pruitt of DeRidder, LA; son, John Andrew Pruitt of Lake Charles, LA; daughters, Madelyn Pruitt, Miranda Pruitt, Maigen Pruitt, and Sydney Pruitt all of DeRidder, LA;...

Aug 19, 2017

Kathy Ann Elliott, 62, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, August 19, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Daniel Elliott and Heather of Robeline, LA, and Jesse Elliott of Baton Rouge, LA; daughter; Katherine McGee and Joshua of Merryville, LA; brothers, Philip Thornbery and Celia...

Aug 15, 2017

Verna Marie Pruitt, 73, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, into the arms of Jesus.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Joe Kelly & Lori of Merryville, LA; daughters, Mildred Owens & Jeff of Leesville, LA, Sylvia (Chris) Emmons of Leesville, LA and...

Aug 8, 2017

Patricia Neal Matherne, 63, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on August 8, 2017.

Pat touched many lives with her kindness and generosity. She never met a stranger and was a good friend to everyone. She loved deeply and wholeheartedly.  She never missed an opportunity to spread happiness with her unique...

Aug 6, 2017

Malvern C. Galloway, 90, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on August 6, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Malvern was born in DeRidder, Louisiana on April 5, 1927 and was known to family and friends as “M.C. or Vern”.  He loved the outdoors – camping, fishing, hunting,...

Aug 4, 2017

Esther Rosale McDaniel, 68, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, August 4, 2017.

She was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Kandy Leahy & husband Brian of Laquey, MO; son, Robbey Swank of Colorado;...