Obituaries

Floyd Douglas Hays, Jr.

Floyd Douglas Hays, Jr.

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;...

Destiny Kenyada Heath

Destiny Kenyada Heath

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,...

Rosie Linda Thomas

Rosie Linda Thomas

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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Edgar Wayne Spikes, Sr.

Edgar Wayne Spikes, Sr.

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...

Barbara Ann Groves

Barbara Ann Groves

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...

Bruce Shaha

Bruce Shaha

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...

Betty Lee Frusha Galloway

Betty Lee Frusha Galloway

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...

Robert L. Lambert

Robert L. Lambert

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...

Cheryl Eaves Lejeune

Cheryl Eaves Lejeune

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...

Bernadette Missik Kascak

Bernadette Missik Kascak

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...

Barbara Bowles

Barbara Bowles

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....

Lillian Whiddon Watson

Lillian Whiddon Watson

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...

Sylvia Lee Jones Garner

Sylvia Lee Jones Garner

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...

Daniel Lee Booth

Daniel Lee Booth

Jun 21, 2023

Pastor Daniel Lee Booth, 63, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Daniel “Dan” Lee Booth was a loving husband, father, pastor, and friend.

He was born to Raymond “Coy” and Rosanne Rountree on October 12, 1959, in Houston, TX, and...

Joyce Singletary

Joyce Singletary

Jun 21, 2023

Joyce Irene Williams Singletary, 93, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Douglas Singletary and JuTina of Merryville, LA; brother, Junior Williams and Carol of Beecher City, IL; sisters, Iva Dean Jones of Decatur, IL, Roberta Forbes of...

Iva Dell West Mckee

Iva Dell West Mckee

Jun 20, 2023

Iva Dell West McKee, 80, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

Iva Dell was born November 9, 1942, to Virgil and Frankie West. She is loved and will be missed by all who knew her.

Those left to cherish her...

Marion Wesley Harriman

Marion Wesley Harriman

Jun 17, 2023

Marion Wesley Harriman was a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle. He left this world on Tuesday, June 13, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 85.

He was born to Ora and Minnie Harriman on September 13, 1937, in Rosepine, Louisiana. In 1955, Marion met the love of his life,...

Sandra Joyce Miller Farquhar

Sandra Joyce Miller Farquhar

Jun 14, 2023

Sandra Joyce Miller Farquhar, 54, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Sandra known to most as Sandy was a woman that effortlessly found her way into the hearts of so many. She spent over thirty years serving her community, family, and friends as a registered nurse. Sandy had a...

Kevin Reeves

Kevin Reeves

Jun 13, 2023

Kevin LaVelle Reeves was a loving husband, father, and friend. Kevin was born to Harmon and Louise Reeves on November 20, 1964 in Oakdale, Louisiana and left this world on Tuesday, June 13 at the age of 58.

Kevin married the love of his life, Suszanne, on February 18, 1989. Kevin and...

Varhonda Dorsey

Varhonda Dorsey

Jun 13, 2023

Varhonda Kaye Dorsey, 53, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, June, 13, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Callie Mae Williams of DeRidder, LA; husband, Edmond Dorsey of DeRidder, LA; son, Dennis Williams of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Jessica Williams of DeRidder, LA, Laurie Eason of...