Laverne Shapkoff

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...

Wilma White Scallon

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,...

Allen Spotts

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,...

Chase Alton Hickman

Mar 29, 2023

Chase Alton Hickman, 39, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Chase lived a life full of passion. He was all in. All the time. His resilience to fear was effortless. He enjoyed the traditional hobbies of a good ol’ country boy. His life wrote the lyrics...

Robert "Doc" Rumsey

Mar 28, 2023

Robert Louis “Doc” Rumsey, 93, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Doc was born April 10, 1929, in DeRidder, LA. He was a retired professor from McNeese State University, where he taught wildlife management courses.  Doc also taught at the University of Kentucky, where he loved...

Frank Boggs, Jr.

Mar 25, 2023

Frank Boggs, Jr. of Sugartown, age 76, passed away on March 25, 2023. A graduate of East Beauregard, he holds two degrees from LSU. For 11 years he worked as a process design chemical engineer at BASF near Baton Rouge. In 1980, he returned to Sugartown where he raised cattle and sheep for 30 years.

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Malcolm Keith Gibson

Mar 25, 2023

Malcolm Keith Gibson, 76, of Fisher, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Keith proudly served his country nine years in the United States Marine Corp and retired after more than twenty years from the Army Reserves. He then went on to work as an administrator in the Civil Service Sector at...

Elsie Louise Lum Kelly

Mar 24, 2023

Elsie Louise Lum Kelly, 91, of Conroe, TX, passed from this life on Friday, March 24, 2023.

Born in Patroon, TX on March 11, 1932, she graduated from Newton High School where she was a standout basketball player. She married her husband Carroll & often traveled with him during his time as...

Killua Deshaun Bell

Mar 18, 2023

Killua Deshaun Bell, 1, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Allanna Johnson of Pueblo, CO; father, Aries Bell of Leesville, LA; sister, Andrea; grandmother, Amber Akbar of Leesville, LA; great grandparents,  Steve Hardy of DeRidder, LA, Charlotte...

Barbara Ellen Davis

Mar 13, 2023

Barbara Ellen Reed Davis, 75, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Monday, March 13, 2023.

Barbara loved to play bingo in her spare time. She also loved to visit with family and friends. She is loved and will be missed by all who knew her.

Marvin Francis Bolton, Jr.

Mar 4, 2023

Marvin Francis Bolton, Jr., 39, of DeRidder, LA was called home on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Marvin was born July 2, 1983 at home to the late, Marvin Bolton, Sr. and JoAnn Bolton. He began his education in DeRidder schools and graduated from DeRidder High School in 2002. He enlisted in the...

Mary Ellen Doyle Gilbert

Mar 3, 2023

Mary Ellen Doyle Gilbert, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, David Dewayne Gilbert of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Susie James and Rick of DeRidder, LA, DeeDe Lockhart of DeRidder, LA, Tracy Walker and Mickey of Oklahoma City,...

Billy Otto Franklin

Mar 3, 2023

Billy Otto Franklin, 75, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, March 3, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty-six years, Helen “Jan” Franklin of DeRidder, LA; sons, Johnny E. Franklin of DeRidder, LA, Billy J. Franklin and Christie of Sugartown, LA; brothers, Larry...

Donald Talmage Dew

Mar 1, 2023

Donald Talmage Dew, 93, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Donald Wayne Dew of Leesville, LA; daughter, Janette Duke and Allen of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Lacey Carr and husband Brad, Michelle Goad; great grandchildren, Zion Duke Carr,...

Joseph Henry Harris, Sr.

Feb 28, 2023

On February 28, 2023, Brother Joseph Henry Harris, Sr. answered the Master’s call and made his earthly, peaceful departure at home in Murfreesboro, TN at the age of 95. He was born September 9, 1927 in Natchez, LA to Silas Harris and Clara Johnson. At an early age the family relocated to Deridder and Joseph enrolled in the...

Raymond Alfred Strickland

Feb 28, 2023

Raymond Alfred Strickland, 62, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life, after a long hard battle with cancer, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

“If you asked 100 people who Raymond Strickland was, they would all give you a different story. In mine, he was my superhero.” ~ Caitlyn

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Ersula Marie Craft

Feb 27, 2023

Ersula Marie Busby Craft, 76, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, February 27, 2023.

Ersula graduated from Leesville High School in 1965. She was a longtime member of First United Pentecostal Church of DeRidder. She worked as a Budget Analyst for Civil Service at Fort Polk until her retirement...

Bradley Neal Bjorklund

Feb 26, 2023

Bradley Neal Bjorklund, 57, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, February 26, 2023.

Bradley was a loving husband, wonderful father and adoring pawpaw. He was beyond special, loved by all who knew him and he will be dearly missed.

Those left to cherish...

Jason Hudson

Feb 26, 2023

Jason “Big Hud” Michael Hudson, 45, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, February 26, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Jaysa Nicole Hudson of Merryville, LA; brother, Tim Hudson and Traci of Merryville, LA; sister, DeAnna Perry of Merryville, LA; nieces and nephews, Jasmine Hudson,...

Jack Lee "Jackie" Pool

Feb 23, 2023

Jack Lee “Jackie” Pool, 70, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, February 23, 2023.

Jackie was born in Waynesboro, MS on July 24, 1952 to Jack and Irma Jean Pool. He was raised by Woodie and Dorothy Doherty. He attended DeQuincy Elementary and DeQuincy High School. Jackie loved vacations...