Feb 8, 2023

Darrell Wayne Coker was born on Monday, January 9, 1967, in DeRidder, Louisiana to John Lee and Frances Peacock-Coker; he departed this life on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Beauregard Health Systems.

He grew up in DeRidder and was educated in the public school system of Beauregard Parish.  A graduate of DeRidder...

Feb 8, 2023

Elida Karen Scott, 65, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sister, Juretta Stewart and Daniel of DeRidder, LA; brother, John Scott and Linda of Springdale, AR; nieces and nephews, Ina Scott, Marty Scott, Rachel Downum, Star Iglesias, Autumn...

Feb 2, 2023

Anita Rae Miller Mitchell, 65, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Thursday February 2, 2023 in Houston, TX.

Anita was born on July 3, 1957 in Jasper, TX. Anita stood by her husband for 45 years. Anita was a caring Air Force wife, mother of 3, and grandmother of 8....

Feb 1, 2023

Mrs. Thelma Maxine Fitzgibbon Brooks passed away in her sleep in the arms of Jesus on February 1, 2023 at the ripe young age of 94.

Born in Sunflower, Mississippi to Oscar Patrick and Mabel Fitzgibbon, Thelma was one of the second set of twins born in that household. She was the...

Jan 28, 2023

Billy Joseph O’Neal, 84, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, January 28, 2023.

Billy Joseph O’Neal was born to Nannie Arledge O’Neal and George Edward O’Neal on

July 27, 1938 in Sabine Parish. Billy was the youngest of six children. His father predeceased him when Billy...

Jan 24, 2023

Brenda Kay Collins Franks, 64, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, David Warden of Boerne, TX; daughters, Deanna Mabry of Merryville, LA, Jackie Franks of Merryville, LA, Ashley Franks of Merryville, LA, Laura Gordon of TX; brothers,...

Jan 24, 2023

Arthur Leroy Terrell, 86, of Hurst, TX, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

Arthur graduated from Sugartown High School in 1954. He went on to major in Agriculture at LSU. Arthur joined the United States Navy and served as a radar/sonar operator until 1959. In 1960, he attended airline...

Jan 23, 2023

Patricia Pearl Wilson Wagnon, 81, of DeRidder, LA, entered Heaven peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2023 at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, LA.

Patricia was born on March 16, 1941, in El Campo, TX to the late Woodrow and Lillian Wilson. She was married to her loving husband, Malvin E. Wagnon,...

Jan 19, 2023

Naomi A. Glass, 95, of DeRidder, LA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Born, Myrtie Naomi Anderson, she began her life with her twin brother, Homer Anderson, on January 2, 1928. Naomi was 11 of 12 children, of which she eventually came known as “Sis” to family...

Jan 19, 2023

Jon Paul Higginbotham, 56, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Betty Higginbotham of Merryville, LA; daughters, Candise Schexnyder and Bill of Leesville, LA, Amber Foreman and Juston of Westlake, LA, Casey Sims and Nathan of Deridder,...

Jan 17, 2023

Bryan Warren Redler, 75, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty-four years, Milbre Etta Redler of DeRidder, LA; son, Bryan Mark Redler and Becky of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Alyson Dooley and Andy of DeRidder, LA;...

Jan 17, 2023

Mary Estelle Ellis, 96, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Billy Ellis of Westlake, LA, B.C. Ellis of Rosepine, LA, Craig Ellis and Anita of Westlake, LA; daughter, Mary James and Rusty of Rosepine, LA; grandchildren, William...

Jan 15, 2023

Jerry Douglas Anderson, 74, of Sugartown, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

After graduating from high school in Chilhowie, Virginia, Jerry went on to attend Washington County Technical School and joined his father’s family masonry business, continuing a family tradition that included his brother and other members of...

Jan 14, 2023

Mary Katherine “Kathey” Guillory, 63, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, January 14, 2023.

Kathey’s nursing career was the highlight of her life. She loved her patients, and they loved her. She also had many close friends in the medical community. Kathey was loved by all who knew her...

Jan 13, 2023

Ronald Duane Wendt, 79, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, January 13, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Victor Ney and Amy of Hilton Head, SC; daughters, Joanna Noecker of DeRidder, LA, Erica Haralson of Forest, MS; one sister; eleven  grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and...

Jan 10, 2023

Lisa Renee Thompson Bradford, 60, of Newton, TX, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Cassie Jenkins and Michael “Lil Pop” of Merryville, LA; son, Cagney Coody and Melanie of Bossier City, LA; significant other, Hirl Haynes of Newton, TX; brother,...

Jan 10, 2023

Juiquetta Bailey Russell, 80, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Tom Russell and Carla of Longview, TX, Tod Russell and Linda of DeRidder, LA; daughters, DeEdria Mendoza of Leesville, LA, Alisha Lamm and Randy of Sunnyvale, TX;...

Jan 8, 2023

Kay Iles, 80, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Trey Iles and Deanna of Denham Springs, LA, Scott Iles and Lee Ann of Lafayette, LA; daughter, Michelle Dickson and William of Sanford, NC; grandchildren, Robbie Iles, Julie...

Jan 7, 2023

Willie Thomas Piper, Sr., 86, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, January 7, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Willie Thomas Piper, Jr. and Jocelyn of Arizona City, AZ, Terry Piper and Leessa Piper of Ocean Side, CA, Jermy Hadnott and Taisha of Houston, TX,...

Jan 6, 2023

Danny Kirk was born to the union of Claudell and Ernestine Kirk on July 9, 1957 in DeRidder, Louisiana.  He departed this life on Friday, January 6, 2023 in the home of his son, David and family.

Danny was reared in DeRidder and educated in the public school system of Beauregard Parish....