May 25, 2024

On May 25, 2024, Dakota Samuel Martin, 19, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away suddenly in a motorcycle accident in Texas. “Malibu” as he was known by his friends for his light ocean blue eyes, was loved by many and a blessing to his friends and family.

As a gifted child, he...

May 21, 2024

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. In the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge will reward to me on that day: and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.” II Timothy...

May 17, 2024

Dovie Marie Crawford-Lewis, 64, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, May 17, 2024.

A loved one is gone from our circle, on earth we will meet her no more. She has gone to her home in Heaven and all her afflictions are over. A loving sister tender and kind,...

May 16, 2024

Marion Danice Smith “Granny” Jeans, 85, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life during the early morning hours of Thursday, May 16, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Granny’s greatest joy in life was gathering all of her family for Sunday dinners and making sure they all were together to...

May 16, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Gale Palmer, age 82, passed away on May 16, 2024, at his home in DeRidder, Louisiana.

He was born August 15, 1941in DeRidder, LA to Albert Gale Palmer and Vivian Prather Palmer Simmons. He married Carolyn Kay Richard on June 7, 1964.

Bobby is...

May 15, 2024

Eddie Ray Havens, 89, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Elton R. Havens and Teresa of Merryville, LA; daughters, Georgia Franks and Kenneth of Merryville, LA, Deborah Pinson and Michael of Merryville, LA, Angie Lynette Lanier and...

May 15, 2024

Herbert Olivier, Jr.(also called Junior or Herb by his family and friends to include being called Darling by his wife) was born on June 28, 1955 in Temple, Texas. He passed peacefully through Christ our Savior and the Most High God to the Heavenly realm on May 15, 2024. He will be missed by family, friends, and many...

May 13, 2024

Jasima Jacquil Buggs, 32, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, May 13, 2024.

Those left to cherish her memory are her fiancé, Robert Dixon, Jr. of DeRidder, LA; son, Robert Dixon III; daughters, Heaven Dixon, Nevaeh Palmer; mother, Yvette Taylor and Joseph of DeRidder, LA; father, Jimmy Buggs and...

May 11, 2024

Earl Gene Colton, Sr., 77, of Deridder, LA, departed this earthly life on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Deridder Retirement & Rehab Center with his family by his side.

Mr. Earl Gene Colton, Sr. was born to the late James and Pearline Colton on January 26, 1947.

May 8, 2024

Easter Marie Teston Jackson, 76, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Jackie W. Jackson, Jr. and Bridgette of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Scharlotte Ford and Louella Jackson, both of Marrero, LA; grandchildren, Schalamar Prater, Coty Stracener, Patrick Stracener,...

May 8, 2024

Pastor Glenn Ray Foster, 71, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of forty-five years, Brenda Foster of DeRidder, LA; son, Glenn R. Foster of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Elder Charles Ray Foster and Regina of Bon Wier,...

May 7, 2024

When a Treasured Loved One Becomes a Memory

Those Memories Become Treasures

Dwayne Cooley, 69, completed his journey on earth, Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

Born, January 2, 1955, the first child of Glen Herbert “Pete” and Deloras Cooley, his...

May 4, 2024

Leon Laval Clark, Sr., 94, of Avinger, TX, passed from this life on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Leon Clark, Jr. of Longview, TX, John Clark and Clara of Houma, LA; daughter, Sherry Laird and Jessie of Avinger, TX; brothers, Harold Clark of Silsbee,...

May 4, 2024

Danny Ray Boyett, 73, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Rajeana Lee Boyett of Portales, NM; son, Kelly Ray Boyett and Heather Lemons of Amarillo, TX; sister, Mitzi Fuller of Merryville, LA; grandchildren, Kallen Ray Gamble, Cody...

May 3, 2024

Hannon Hardy Hickman, Sr., 82, of Port Neches, TX, formerly of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, May 3, 2024.

Hardy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He loved fishing, hunting, frog gigging, playing bingo, cards and washers. He always looked forward to attending the Hickman-Swilley family...

Apr 29, 2024

Anna Belle Steele Broussard, 91, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Bobby Ray Daniels of DeRidder, LA, Larry Daniels and Dorothy of College Park, GA, Leonard Daniels of DeRidder, LA, Burt Broussard of Fresno, TX, Charles Broussard,...

Apr 28, 2024

Constable Alfred Lee Doyle, 79, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Alfred was the elected constable of Ward 5, District 1 in Beauregard Parish for 30 years.

Being constable was an honor he took very much pride in. He also umpired baseball for...

Apr 27, 2024

Dorothy Mae Vastine Moses, 95, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Dorothy loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She and Earl worked together in retail for years, they owned Moses True Value, formerly known as...

Apr 26, 2024

Peggy Laverne McCarter Kite, 89, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, April 26, 2024.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Jeff Kite and Barbara of Lafayette, LA; grandchildren, Heath Kite, Konner Kite, Ali Kite; great grandchildren, Kael Kite, Alana Kite, Alilah Kite and a host of...

Apr 26, 2024

Walter Libick, 88, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, April 26, 2024.

Walter was a life-long resident of Merryville after moving here as a youth. He was a graduate of Merryville High School and an active volunteer with the youth athletics programs while his grandchildren were attending Merryville.