Obituaries

Lena Ledoux Harper Lacy

Lena Ledoux Harper Lacy

Apr 23, 2024

Lena LeDoux Harper Lacy passed from this life to begin eternal life with the Lord on April 23, 2024. She was 99 years old. Lena was born in Eunice, La. on November 7, 1924. She was raised in Lake Charles and spent most of her life in Dry Creek and DeRidder, La.

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Raymond Jason Tyson

Raymond Jason Tyson

Apr 19, 2024

Raymond Jason Tyson, 79, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, April 19, 2024.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Raymond Tyson and Jackie of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Misty Willis and Joseph Ford of Pitkin, LA, Melissa Smith and Mark of DeRidder, LA, Patricia Walker of Rosepine,...

Thomas Lehr, Jr.

Thomas Lehr, Jr.

Apr 16, 2024

Thomas Earl Lehr, Jr., 63, of Orange, TX was called home by his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Tom had his two sons, Minister Micheal Lehr and Fletcher Lehr and his daughter-in -law, Monica Lehr with him as he passed on.

Thomas was an avid golfer and he loved...

Olivia Marie Johnson

Olivia Marie Johnson

Apr 15, 2024

Our beloved wife, mother, and MawMaw, Olivia ”Moosie” Marie Johnson, 71, went to Heaven on April 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving husband, children, and grandchildren.

Olivia was known for her good cooking, especially her cherished Sunday dinners with her family, her kind heart, sense of humor, and love for having a...

Mary Parker

Mary Parker

Apr 15, 2024

Mrs. Mary Evelyn Reeves Parker, 85, passed from this life on Monday, April 15, 2024. Mary Evelyn was born on September 25, 1938 in DeQuincy, La to Elbert and Elizabeth McConathy Reeves of Ragley, La. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Earnest W. Parker of Texas.

Mary...

Jerry Vodicka

Jerry Vodicka

Apr 14, 2024

Jerry Vodicka, 86, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Jerry escaped the communist system and became a proud American citizen. He served twenty-one years in the US Army which included two tours in Vietnam. He loved America and it showed in his patriotism. Jerry and Barbara...

Archie Bald Spence

Archie Bald Spence

Apr 11, 2024

Archie Bald Spence, 96, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, April 11, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Archie was born in Walters, OK on December 30, 1927 to Taylor Young Spence and Rosa Belle Stockstill Spence.

Archie worked as a right of...

Prudience "Prudie" Cryer Spikes

Prudience "Prudie" Cryer Spikes

Apr 3, 2024

Prudience “Prudie” Cryer Spikes, 95, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Rickey Spikes of Ashdown, AR; daughter, Bonnie Eaves and Darrell of Merryville, LA; grandchildren, Hannah Spikes, Ben Spikes and Tatiana, Ethan Spikes, Brittany Smart and Kyle,...

Glenn Wayne Ashworth

Glenn Wayne Ashworth

Apr 2, 2024

Glenn Wayne Ashworth, 70, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Glennette Slisz and Mark of Las Vegas, NV; brothers, Alvin Ashworth of DeRidder, LA, Larry Ashworth and Patricia of DeRidder, LA, Kerry Ashworth and LaVonda of Monroe,...

Zonnique Charleszetta Marie Glenn-Nelson

Zonnique Charleszetta Marie Glenn-Nelson

Mar 28, 2024

Zonnique Charleszetta Marie Glenn-Nelson, newborn, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, Amanda Glenn and Shannon Nelson of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Jaxson Tavenner, Abel Tavenner, Cain Glenn; sisters, Tatiyana Tavenner, Amber Collins; grandparents, Timothy and Paula Glenn of...

Tojuana Inez Riley

Tojuana Inez Riley

Mar 27, 2024

Tojuana Inez Riley, 40, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, Donald and Rochelle Riley of DeRidder, LA; brother, Tony Sanders and Brittney of Lake Charles, LA; grandmother, Sarah Rowden of Osceola, AR; great aunt, Lula Harris of...

June Maureen Thompson Crossno

June Maureen Thompson Crossno

Mar 23, 2024

June Maureen Thompson Crossno, 80, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

June was born April 19, 1943, in San Antonio, TX. She graduated from Merryville High School and after attending McNeese State University, she went to work as a lab and x-ray technician for Dr. Brown’s...

Robert Wayne Green

Robert Wayne Green

Mar 22, 2024

Robert Wayne Green, 77, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, March 22, 2024.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Gloria Green of DeRidder, LA; sons, James Russell Green of DeRidder, LA, Ronald Wayne Green and Jeanie of Pass Christian, MS, Steven Ray...

John Paul Mcmillian, Jr.

John Paul Mcmillian, Jr.

Mar 21, 2024

John Paul McMillian, Jr., 64, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

John McMillian Jr. was a man whose presence graced our lives in ways beyond measure. John was not merely a husband, father, son, brother, or friend; he was a beacon of strength, love, and wisdom...

Garret Franklin Eddleman

Garret Franklin Eddleman

Mar 19, 2024

Garret Franklin Eddleman, 25, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

A profound young man who was mostly a man of few words especially in a crowd but he chose his words wisely. When he spoke, you listened. When he smiled, it was warm and lit up...

Christine Hickman Harris

Christine Hickman Harris

Mar 17, 2024

Sis. Christine Harris, 80 of DeRidder, LA. passed away from this life on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

She was born November 27, 1943, to Sam Hickman and Lorene Ford. On May 25, 1963, she was married to Alvin Harris. To that union four daughters were born. Rachel (preceded her mother in death),...

Janice Kaye Owens Stewart

Janice Kaye Owens Stewart

Mar 17, 2024

Janice Kaye Owens Stewart, 74, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Cecil M. Stewart, Jr. of DeRidder, LA; brother, Ronald Owens and Joyce of Houston, TX; sisters, Corliss Turner and Dwight of DeRidder, LA, Sherrie Owens of...

Mary Ann Terrell

Mary Ann Terrell

Mar 16, 2024

Mary Ann Terrell, 60, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Mary was a longtime member of Merryville United Pentecostal Church. She loved to try new recipes and collect roosters. She will be forever remembered by her smile that lit up any room and made everyone feel...

Jane Lanell Howell

Jane Lanell Howell

Mar 12, 2024

Jane LaNell Procell Howell, 72, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

LaNell, also known to her grandson as Googie, graduated from Zwolle High School. She went on to attend Northwestern State College, where she met Wayne Howell, they were married fifty-three years. They had two children...

Charlotte Smith Butler

Charlotte Smith Butler

Mar 12, 2024

DeRidder- Charlotte Smith Butler age 70 of DeRidder, Louisiana passed away in her home on Tuesday morning March 12, 2024 as a result of complications from sarcoidosis of the lungs.  She was born December 22, 1953 in DeRidder, Louisiana to the late Warren Wesley and Ann Morel Smith.

Charlotte is survived by...