Apr 26, 2008

On April 26, 2008 Bro. Harvey Johnson, 86, achieved his greatest victory.  He died in Christ.  He was born on September 21, 1921 to the union of Lewellyn and Lizzie Johnson in Kirbyville, Texas.  He was raised and educated in Weirgate, Texas.  Following his graduation from high school the family moved to DeRidder, Louisianan where he was employed...

Apr 22, 2008

Due to an explosion at the LNG Plant in Lake Charles, LA, Chase went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. Visitation will begin Friday, April 25, 2008 at 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the First United Pentecostal Church of DeRidder, LA and will continue on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 10:00 am until...

Apr 14, 2008

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kathy Jo Clark. On  April 14, 2008 she lost her battle to cancer.

She leaves behind her mother, Addie; brother, Charles; sister, Lydia; her son, Mike, daughter in law, Nan and only grandchild, Brianna.

Visitation will...

Apr 13, 2008

John Riley Sharber, 73, of DeRidder passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008 at a local hospital. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Maria Sharber of DeRidder, LA; a daughter, Tina M. Valigura & husband Ronney of Weatherford, TX;  Son,  John R. Sharber, Jr. & Fiancee’ Helen Griffin of Lake Charles, LA; 5 Grandchildren,  Antoinette M....

Apr 3, 2008

Funeral services for Ludy R. Bruner, who departed this life on April 3, 2008, will be held Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 12:00PM at Starlight Baptist Church in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will be Saturday, April 12, 2008 from 9:00 am until time of service. Burial will be at Beauregard Cemetery.

Mrs. Bruner was born in...

Nov 13, 1919

Everlean Scott, 91, of Rosepine, Louisiana passed for this life Novemeber 13, 1919 in Rosepine, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Saturday July 2, 2011  from 9a.m. to 11a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in DeRidder, Louisiana. Funeral services will be Saturday July 2, 2011 at 11a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Starks, La. Rev. George B....

Funeral Services for Bobbie Ann Bedford, 58 of DeRidder will be held at 11 AM Saturday, October 24, 2009 at First Assembly of God 801 N. Texas St. in DeRidder with Rev. Charlie Fields Officiating. Visitation will be on Friday October 23, 2009, from 6 PM until 8 PM at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Ms. Bedford...

Joseph Silas was born the fifth of thirteen children to Harris Mae (Conley) Silas and Robert Silas on March 17, 1958 in Poplarville, MS. As a young child, his father moved the family to Louisiana for better work opportunities. Joseph enjoyed a wonderful childhood with his siblings.

Joseph met his soulmate, Jackie...

Sylvia R. LeBleu 77, of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Saturday, May, 2010 in Rosepine, LA.  Visitation was held on Monday, May 3, 2010 from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.  Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Green Oak Baptist Church in Merryville, LA.  Interment...

Walter “Bryan” Hudson, Sr., 63, of Singer, Louisiana, died Thursday morning at DeQuincy Memorial Hospital.  Born September 6, 1953, in Beaufort, SC, Bryan graduated from high school in St. Petersburg, FL and attended the University of Southern Florida.  He worked as an EMT in Florida until returning to Louisiana in 1984, making his home in Singer near his...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Randal Wynn Merchant, 63, of DeRidder, Louisiana. Randy is a graduate of DeRidder High School, Class of 1977, who happily retired in 2022 after nearly 40 years of service as an Operator at Boise PCA Paper Mill in DeRidder.

Left to...

Lois Jane Nutt Frith,75, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 28, 2017.  She was born in Warren, Arkansas and spent her early years there, before her family moved to Louisiana.  Her heart always remained in AR.  She lived the last 46 years in Merryville, LA.  She was married for 53 years to Billy Frith...

Visitation for Tina Bright will begin on Monday, August 9, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. until time of service, 11:00 A.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana. Interment will follow at Spikes Cemetery in Bancroft, Louisiana.

Ms. Chasity Palmer Drisker was born in DeRidder, Louisiana on December 30, 1987.  She completed high school at Butler High in Augusta, Georgia in 2006.  She went on to obtain her certification as a highly skilled phlebotomist working in the laboratory in the Columbus Regional Hospital.  She was known to be a very loving and fun spirited person.  ...

Debra Ann (Steele)Lockett, age 60, of Milton, FL, was born in Lafayette, LA on June 3,1959 to Howard Steele & Mary Archield (Steele), but raised in DeRidder, LA. She attended and graduated from DeRidder High School in 1977, and one year of business tech school. She married the love of her life, Pierre Lockett, in June 1988. They...

Funeral services for Ester Mae Jones, 85, of DeRidder, Louisiana will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church in DeRidder, Louisiana, with Rev. Keith W. Stevenson officiating.  Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2012 until the time of service.  Sis. Ester Mae was an avid gardener...

Willean Dillon was born March 25, 1938 in Tylertown, MS. She attended Hope Vocational School in Tylertown as well. Early on in her life, she chose to reside in New Orleans. Throughout her life, she worked in various positions, but was mainly a plant worker.  She attended New Zion Baptist Church in New Orleans but when she moved...

Freeman Sweet was born on February 4, 1923 in Many, LA to the union of the late Buck Sweet and Irene Joseph Young.  Freeman was born and raised in Many, LA under the supervision of Buck and Myrties Sweet.  He later relocated to DeRidder, LA.

In 1960, a daughter, Sheralyn Banks was...