Obituaries
Ethel Lee Spikes
Jul 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ethel Lee Spikes, who left us on July 1, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on April 23, 1938, in Bancroft, Louisiana, Ethel lived a life full of resilience and service, calling DeRidder, Louisiana, her home.
A celebration of Ethel's life will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025,...
Rufus Piper
Jun 27, 2025
Rufus Piper, Sr. was born on February 21, 1931, in Boise, Louisiana to the late Deacon James Piper, Sr. and the late Mrs. Carrie Worthen Piper. He departed this life on Friday, June 27, 2025.
The Piper family moved to DeRidder, Louisiana in 1933. Rufus matriculated through the Beauregard Parish school system and graduated from George Washington Carver High School. He...
Melton O. Merchant
Jun 26, 2025
Melton Oran Merchant, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and jack of all trades, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on March 13, 1941, to Clarance and Effie Tilton Merchant in Elizabeth, LA. Melton dedicated his life to his family and the passions that brought him joy, particularly his love of woodworking and the...
Joyce Charlene Mueller Harvey
Jun 23, 2025
Joyce Charlene Mueller Harvey was the youngest of six children born to Charlie and Agnes (Bucek) Mueller in the small farming town of Runge, Texas on December 27, 1930, and she slipped peacefully into her Heavenly home on June 23, 2025. Joyce was a Christian and a member of First Baptist Church of DeRidder, Louisiana. The Lord’s Prayer, Matthew 6:...
Brenda Gail Wood
Jun 23, 2025
Brenda Gail Wood went home to her Lord and Savior on June 23, 2025. She was born on December 19, 1944, in DeRidder, Louisiana, to Sidney and Helen Boitnott. Brenda lived a life marked by fierce love, bold faith, and passionate service to God.
She was married to Gary Wood for 28 wonderful years. Together, they shared a deep relationship rooted...
James Clayton Cryar
Jun 21, 2025
James Clayton Cryar, 95, of Moss Bluff, LA, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in DeRidder, LA on April 15, 1930, to James and Hazel Cryar. After his mother's death, he was raised by his loving grandmother, Anna "Annie" Davis Cryar. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Clayton was...
Patricia Jean Travis
Jun 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Jean Travis, who left this world on June 21, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born on January 16, 1948, in Deridder, Louisiana, to Palmer and Goldie Louise Travis. Pat was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and friend to all who...
Vanessa Ann Walker
Jun 19, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Vanessa Ann Walker, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, who departed this life on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Deridder, Louisiana, at the age of 60.She was born on September 9, 1964 in Opelousas, LA. Surrounded by her faith and loving family, Vanessa’s spirit touched everyone who had the...
Glenda Ruth Keel Shird
Jun 17, 2025
Glenda Ruth "Granny" Shird, 77, of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Glenda was born January 22, 1948, in Rosepine, LA to Crawford and Lois Dick Keel.
Glenda, Where to start? She loved for everyone to call her Granny. She started going to Green Oak Baptist Church with her granddaughter, Samantha Gordey in 2000. That is...
Wanda Sue Whitley Franklin
Jun 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wanda Sue Franklin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, who left this world on June 16, 2025, in Deridder, Louisiana. Born on September 24, 1939, in Anacoco, Louisiana, to Athern and Pearl Whitley. Wanda was a beacon of love and warmth to all who knew her.
Sue dedicated...
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...
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