Jul 18, 2023

Maxine McAlister Graham of DeRidder, La. passed away on July 18, 2023,

one day past her 101st birthday, at home in her easy chair.

She was born on July 17, 1922, in Fithian, Illinois, to

Harry and Elsie Mae McAlister.

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Jul 16, 2023

Hunting, fishing and loving every minute of it describes the short but wonderful life of Leon Grant Colton Jeane. Grant’s life began on November 20, 2001 and ended suddenly on July 16, 2023.

Grant lived his life to hunt, fish and enjoy his friends and family. Grant worked at Bradley Construction since...

Jul 11, 2023

Winfrey “Wimp” Gene Mitchell, 88, of DeRidder LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

Winfrey started out working for the City of DeRidder water department, then he became a volunteer fireman in the 1950’s. He worked as a fireman for many years and was appointed as the Chief on...

Jul 11, 2023

Neil Edmond Cole, 68 of Junction, LA, traded his welding hood for wings on July 11, 2023.

Neil was born to Ernest and Esther Cole in Deridder, LA. He graduated from East Beauregard High School in 1973. He spent time training to be a welder. Neil retired from Boise to serve those...

Jul 8, 2023

Shirley Ann Jackson was born to Oscar Williams and Fannie Mae Thomas on October 10, 1952 in DeRidder, LA. She departed this life on Saturday, July 8, 2023.

She moved to Oberlin, LA when she was a young girl, went to school there and graduated. Sister Jackson accepted Christ at an early...

Jul 7, 2023

Mitchell Lee “Whopp” Davis, 68, of Merryville, LA was born on December 24, 1954 in Houston, TX and passed from this life on Friday, July 7, 2023 in DeQuincy, LA.

Mitch enjoyed fishing to pass the time. Everyone will remember him riding his bicycle around town and lending a helping hand to...

Jul 5, 2023

Lawrence Chopfield, Jr., 43, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

Lawrence was born on October 26, 1979 at Fort Johnson, LA. (formerly known as Fort Polk, LA). He graduated in 1997 from Merryville High School. He was a long time loyal employee of 26 years at...

Jul 3, 2023

Floyd Douglas Hays, Jr., 55, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July 3, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of thirty years, Sharron Hays of DeRidder, LA; sons, Cory Thompson of DeRidder, LA, Floyd Hays II of DeRidder, LA, Dustin Hays of DeRidder, LA;...

Jul 3, 2023

Destiny Kenyada Heath, 47, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July 3, 2023.

Destiny Kenyada Heath was born on June 29th in the year of 1976 to David Jerome Heath and Myrtle Jean Heath in DeRidder, LA.

Destiny leaves to cherish her memories,...

Jul 2, 2023

Rosie Linda Thomas, 75, of DeRidder, La, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, in a local hospital. Born to a large family, Rosie was the second to last child.

Rosie known as Linda to her family and friends was a true definition of a survivor, overcoming several obstacles.

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Jul 2, 2023

“For I am now ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which The Lord, The Righteous Judge, shall give at that day.” II Timothy 4:6-8...

Jul 2, 2023

Barbara Ann Groves, 76, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Tony Groves and Shona of Saltillo, MS; daughters, Cynthia Curtis and Vernard of Clarksville, TN, Kimberly Bailey and Greg of Bowling Green, KY, Mary Clophus and Derrick...

Jul 1, 2023

Bruce Channing Shaha of Deridder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, July 1, 2023, after a long illness.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, sons, daughter and son-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, brother-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

A...

Jun 29, 2023

Betty Lee Frusha Galloway, 89, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

Betty Galloway, more often known as “Mama” or “Granny” had many talents. Included in these talents was an extraordinary ability to sew and embroider. This sewing and embroidery were displayed on bedspreads, curtains, and much...

Jun 27, 2023

Robert L. Lambert, 42, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, June 27, 2023.

Robert was a graduate of DeRidder High School class of 1999. He was on the All American All State Academic Team and as a member of the student council he served as student body president in...

Jun 26, 2023

Cheryl Denise Eaves LeJeune, 60, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, June 26, 2023.

There are no words to truly describe the woman that Cheryl was. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, but more than that and most importantly, she was a child of God and the...

Jun 25, 2023

Bernadette Kascak, 77, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed away on June 25, 2023 while bravely battling cancer.

Bernadette was born September 17, 1945 to Veronica and John Missik in Youngstown, Ohio. Youngstown was where she grew up and would later graduate from Chaney High School. Shortly after she met and married the love...

Jun 25, 2023

Barbara (Hamaker) Bowles, age 85, passed away at Beauregard Memorial Hospital on Sunday, June 25, 2023. She was born in Alco, LA on February 7, 1938, to Clark and Dovie (McRae) Hamaker. In 1956, she graduated from Anacoco High School. She worked at Merchant and Farmers Bank in Leesville at the beginning of her marriage to William Alexander....

Jun 24, 2023

Lillian Whiddon Watson, 78, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Melbourne Watson of Merryville, LA; son, Robert Whiddon and Joyce of Junction, LA; daughter, Missy Blackmon and David of Bivens, LA; sister, Edna Kleespies and Günter...

Jun 23, 2023

Sylvia Lee Jones Garner, 56, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, June 23, 2023.

Sylvia known as(Shug) is what her family would call her. True definition of a phenomenal women. she was always quick to help others if they needed anything. Everyone knew they could call on shug if...