Obituaries
Carolynn Jo Watson Sharp
Jun 11, 2025
With great love and gratitude for her life, the family of Carolynn Jo Watson Sharp announces her passing on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Known to many simply as “Jo” or “Aunt Jo,” Carolynn was a beautiful example of strength, kindness, and Christian faith throughout her 82 years.
Carolynn was born on January 31, 1943, in Merryville, Louisiana, to Stella Swilley Watson...
Mistie Machelle Lewis
Jun 10, 2025
Mistie Machelle Lewis entered her eternal home surrounded by her family after a brief illness in Baton Rouge, LA June 10, 2025. Mistie was born November 6, 1968, in DeRidder, LA to the parents of Levon and Janet Lewis of DeRidder.
She was a 1986 graduate of Rosepine High School and attended Northwestern State University.
Mistie was actively involved in the family...
Sylvia Ann Hebert Nichols
Jun 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sylvia Ann Hebert Nichols, who left us on June 10, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on February 28, 1958, in Port Arthur, TX, Sylvia spent her life in Merryville, LA, where she embraced her love for family, flowers, and making memories.
Sylvia had a vibrant career in retail,...
Helen Elizabeth Weaver Johnson
Jun 9, 2025
Helen Weaver Johnson "Honey" was born in Shreveport, LA to Mr. and Mrs., W.O. Weaver on November 10, 1926. She died June 9, 2025 at Montclair Assisted Living Center in Shreveport, LA
Helen was scheduled to be the youngest graduate of Centenary College but fell madly in love with Baiph Johnson, and married him one semester before graduation. They moved to...
Merle R. Schmidt
Jun 6, 2025
Merle R. Schmidt, 89, of Moundridge, Kansas, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, at Pine Village in Moundridge. He was born on October 9, 1935, in Texline, Texas to Abraham L. and Esther (Esau) Schmidt.
He attended Halstead schools.
Merle was a member of the Highland Mennonite Church in DeRidder, Louisiana.
He was united in marriage to Vera Ann Koehn on October 10,...
Otha Mae Tucker
Jun 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Otha Mae Tucker, who left us on June 6, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on September 12, 1948, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Otha lived a remarkable life filled with love, service, and a big heart.
Otha proudly served in the U.S. Army for nearly 24 years, reaching the rank...
Stanley Skylar Nelson
Jun 5, 2025
Stanley Skylar Nelson came into this world on September 18, 1955, and passed from this world at the age of 69 on June 5, 2025. The first-born son of Jesse Nelson, Jr. and Emma Sanson Nelson, Stanley was raised and spent most of his life in the small rural community of Cash Bayou in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana.
A graduate of the...
Paul Murphy Pruitt, Jr.
Jun 3, 2025
Paul Murphy Pruitt, Jr. was born on October 31, 1961, in DeRidder, Louisiana. Therefore, his name known to most was “Spooky”. His parents were Paul Pruitt, Sr. (deceased) of Singer, LA and Jeanette Johnson Pruitt Pelt. Most of his life, Spooky resided in Beauregard Parish.
Cherishing his memory are his mother, Jeanette Pelt of DeRidder, LA; brother, Billy Wisby (Angela) of...
Cheryl Ann Betts McEndree
Jun 2, 2025
Cheryl Ann Betts McEndree, 67, of DeRidder, LA., was born on August 20, 1957, in Barnesville, Ohio. On June 2, 2025, she was reunited with our Lord and Savior, passing peacefully at home with her family by her side.
Cheryl lived for simple joys- she loved spending time with friends at Johnsonville Bar, before her illness and she never missed an...
Michael Shane Howell
Jun 2, 2025
“Mike” Michael Shane Howell, also known to his friends as "Doobie", passed away on June 2, 2025, at the age of 54. He was born on May 8, 1971, in Many, Louisiana, and raised in DeRidder, where he graduated from DeRidder High School in 1989. Mike was proud to be a member of the Choctaw-Apache Tribe of Ebarb and proud...
Tiffany LeAnn Beard Cooper
May 29, 2025
Tiffany LeAnn Beard Cooper, a loving daughter, sister, friend and devoted mother, left this world too soon on May 29, 2025, at the age of 41, after a courageous five-year battle. Born on November 23, 1983, in DeRidder, LA, Tiffany made her home in Merryville, LA, where she touched the lives of everyone around her with her warm spirit and...
Joy Nell Barrett
May 27, 2025
Joy Nell Barrett, 86, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed peacefully from this life on May 27, 2025. Though she is no longer with us, she is now joyfully present with The Lord.
She was born on April 7, 1939, in DeRidder to Floyd and Oma Gill. She is survived by her daughter, Jan O'Neal and husband, Billy; her son, Gary Barrett and...
Elizabeth Renee Myers Wadkins
May 26, 2025
Elizabeth "Liz" Renee Myers Wadkins, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on July 8, 1957, in Deridder, Louisiana, to Ora “Joe” and Lera “Keat” Doyle Myers. Elizabeth spent her life cultivating love and joy in her family and community.
As a devoted housewife, Mother, Grandmother, and friend Liz dedicated herself to creating a warm...
Mattye Corley
May 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Mattye Sue Mathis Corley, who left us on May 19, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on July 3, 1929, in Call, Texas, Mattye spent her life as a loving homemaker, making lasting memories in DeRidder, Louisiana, where she became a cherished member of the community.
Mattye was a...
Myrtle Lee Jarrell Weeks
May 16, 2025
Myrtle Lee Jarrell Weeks, 84 years old, of DeRidder, LA, went to her heavenly home on May 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Myrtle Lee was born on March 2, 1941, to Robert “Bob” and Myrtle Marshall Jarrell in Port Arthur TX.
Myrtle Lee enjoyed being the secretary for the family business, Weeks Construction, Inc. She also found joy throughout...
Lavell "Pete" Lee Johnson
May 14, 2025
Lavell “Pete” Lee Johnson, 81 years old, of Pitkin, Louisiana, went to heaven on May 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a cherished and loving father, PawPaw, and a faithful friend to many. Pete was a hardworking business owner where he successfully operated his tire shop, used car lot, and various other businesses in Rosepine,...
Lou Ella June Smith Woodard
May 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lou Ella June Smith Woodard, who slipped peacefully into eternal rest on May 14, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on June 10, 1931, in Cimarron, Kansas, Lou Ella was a devoted homemaker who poured her love into every meal she cooked and every stitch she sewed for...
Emma Louise Davis Frusha
May 13, 2025
Emma Louise (Davis) Frusha loving Mother, Grandmother, Wife and Nurse 88 was peacefully called home on May 13, 2025.
She was born on August 7, 1936, in Yazoo County, MS to Grover and Elsie Davis. she is preceded in death by her Parents, Brother, J.W. Davis, Sisters, Gurvis Cresswell, Marie Jennings, Norma Yerg, and Travis Mandel.
Survived by her husband Charles Frusha,...
Henry David Gay
May 13, 2025
Henry David Gay passed on May 13, 2025, in Deridder, LA surrounded by his loving family. Henry is the son of Conner and Kiera Gay. Henry will always be a precious gift to this wonderful family. Although his time here was short and his body fragile, he is strong, perfect, and complete in the arms of his Heavenly Father.
The Prophet...
Jim "Jimbo" Dickerson
May 13, 2025
Jim H. “Jimbo” Dickerson peacefully passed into his heavenly home on May 13, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born on May 3, 1938, in Silsbee, Texas to Dee and Bertie Dickerson. He grew up in Merryville, Louisiana, where the roots of his unwavering love for others, strong work ethic, and deep faith began to take shape.
He graduated...
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