May 11, 2023

Cecil Ray Pinder, age 65, passed away on May 11, 2023. He was an avid fisherman and hunter who was known for his infectious zest for life and his love of the great outdoors. Cecil was also a dedicated man, and he cherished the time he spent with his brother Dean Pinder, sister-in-law Peggy Pinder, and his two...

May 10, 2023

Carolyn Sue Hinson, 81, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

Carolyn is loved by many and will be missed by all. Together we are rejoicing as she is reunited with her loved ones in Heaven.

Those left to cherish her...

May 3, 2023

Marlee Nathanial White, 80, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Marlee was a one-of-a-kind person with a genuine, loving, caring personality. He never met a stranger and loved to joke with others, always looking forward to pulling a prank on anyone. Marlee had a big heart...

Apr 27, 2023

Sandra Lee Milk Vaughn, 75, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, William H. Vaughn of Merryville, LA; son, Doug Vaughn and GiGi of Tomball, TX; brothers, Vernon Milk and Kathy of Jacksonville, FL, David Milk &...

Apr 26, 2023

Matthew Allen McGregor departed this life to enter his final heavenly resting place on April 26, 2023.  He was 59 years old.

Born to Donald Allen “Mac” and Dana Delores Koch McGregor on June 15,1963, Matt immediately left his mark on this world at an early age.  His wife and daughters regularly...

Apr 25, 2023

Vern Thomas Messer, 78, of Longville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of ten years, Pam Messer of Longville, LA; daughters, Mechelle Wood and Danny of DeRidder, LA, Angela Wheeler and Erik of Austin, TX; step-sons, Jason Tidwell...

Apr 24, 2023

Randall “Randy” Burl Blackmon, 65, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, April 24, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Greg Blackmon of Alexandria, LA, Shayne Blackmon and Patricia of Alaska, Damon Blackmon and Velda of DeVille, LA; sisters, Misty Kelly and Dean of Moss Bluff,...

Apr 22, 2023

Johnny Arvel McClain, 83, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Johnny served in the United States Navy for 4 years, 3 months, and 13 days from 1956-1960 in the Pacific. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and servant of God.

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Apr 19, 2023

Norman A. Bracken, 86, of Burkeville, TX, passed from this earth into eternal glory on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Norman was born in West Monroe, LA, on October 10, 1936, son of the late Joe and Angie Bracken.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of...

Apr 19, 2023

Doris Willise Foshee Hickman, 92, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Jimmy Hickman and Janice of Sunnyvale, TX; grandchildren, Tammy Hickman Barber and David of Grand Saline, TX, Misty Hickman Hanvey and Robert of Rockwall, TX; great...

Apr 17, 2023

Robert Wayne Foster, 71, of Orange, TX, passed from this life on Monday, April 17, 2023.

Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on March 1, 1952, he was the son of JW Foster and Helen (Kibodeaux) Foster. Within a week of graduating high school, Robert was standing on the yellow feet in San...

Apr 15, 2023

Audrey Mae Hoard Bradford, 75, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Reginald Hoard and Cynthia of DeRidder, LA, Millard Bradford of Montgomery, TX and Carmita Bradford of Houston, TX, Anthony Bradford and Mary Jane of Anguilla, Brad...

Apr 7, 2023

Elaine Terrell Ashley, 82, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, April 7, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are sons, Rick and Irene Ashley of Merryville, LA, Rodney Ashley of Virginia; brothers, Ira Gene and Gail Terrell of Merryville, LA, Charlie Terrell of Baton Rouge, LA, Cliff and...

Apr 4, 2023

Brother James Earl Mitchell, 96, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 04, 2023.

Brother James served proudly in the US Army for twenty-seven- and one-half years. After retiring from the Army, he worked at Phelps Correctional Institution for ten years. He was a long-time member of Mt. Canaan...

Apr 4, 2023

Della Dianne Burch Smith, 62, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, James Clark, III and Linda of Bowling Green, KY; daughters, Bertha Jane Davis of Kirbyville, TX, Christina Singletary and Heath of Merryville, LA, Alecia Burch and...

Apr 2, 2023

Cleveland Mayes, Jr., 46, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, April 2, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of eleven years, Kim Mayes of DeRidder, LA; sons, Deauntrea Mayes and Pilar, Cleveland Mayes, III, Braxton Mayes, all of DeRidder, LA; mother, Sharon Mayes of...

Apr 1, 2023

Margaret Ann Sawyer Flowers,76, passed from this life on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

In DeRidder, LA, on October 3, 1946, a beautiful baby girl was born to the union of Johnnie Sawyer and Alice Duke Sawyer. They named their beautiful blessing from God Margaret Ann Sawyer. I am affectionately known as Mama,...

Mar 31, 2023

Laverne Wingate Shapkoff, 87, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, March 31, 2023.

Laverne was born in Pitkin, LA and spent her childhood in Marlow. She graduated from Rosepine High School. Laverne spent many years living in Virginia Beach before returning to spend the rest of her life in...

Mar 30, 2023

Our beloved mother, mawme, sister, aunt and friend, Wilma White Scallon, born August 30,1947, lost her battle with Alzheimer’s and passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 30th, 2023, at the age of 75.

Wilma was known for her love for animals, love for her family, especially her grandkids,...

Mar 30, 2023

Allen Ray Spotts, 64, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Audrey Spotts of DeRidder, LA; mother, Patsy Spotts of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Richard Spotts, Jr. and Wanda of OH, Ronald Spotts and Lorie of Harrisburg, PA; sister,...