Obituaries

Glenda Dean Magehee Runge

Glenda Dean Magehee Runge

Oct 21, 2022

Glenda Dean Magehee Runge, 74, of Oberlin, LA, passed from this life on Friday, October 21, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Gordon Runge and Cala of DeRidder, LA, Greg Runge and Jennifer of Bossier, LA, Glen Runge of Ragley, LA, Robert Runge and Brenda of Oakdale, LA;...

Amy Leigh Pemberton Yawn

Amy Leigh Pemberton Yawn

Oct 19, 2022

Amy Leigh Pemberton Yawn, 37, of Bon Wier, TX, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

Amy was a loving wife and mother; her two precious boys were her world. She was a US Army veteran who proudly served her country as a medic. Amy was a Disney fanatic and...

Peter Ellis Jacobs

Peter Ellis Jacobs

Oct 13, 2022

Peter Ellis Jacobs of DeRidder, La passed away at the age of 90 on October 13, 2022.

Peter was a longtime resident of DeRidder and was currently living in Pueblo West, Colorado with family. Visitation will be at 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM on Monday, October 24th, 2022, at Myers Colonial Funeral...

Willie Andrew Guillory

Willie Andrew Guillory

Oct 10, 2022

Deacon Willie Andrew Guillory a retired employee of Beauregard Parish School Board and life-long resident of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at the age of 75.

Deacon Guillory was born in DeRidder, Louisiana on November 13, 1946 to Andrew and Samantha Guillory. He graduated from George Washington Carver...

James Sidney Tyler

James Sidney Tyler

Oct 10, 2022

James Sidney Tyler, 98, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, October 10, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Sidney Franklin Tyler and Colleen of DeRidder, LA, Ricky Lynn Tyler and Jennifer of Savannah, GA; eleven grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and a host...

Johnny Nelson Hickman

Johnny Nelson Hickman

Oct 9, 2022

Johnny Nelson Hickman, 81, of DeRidder passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022 at a local hospital. She was a native and lifelong resident of Beauregard Parish born February 22, 1941 to the Reverend Kermit and Gloria Mae Nelson. Her love for the Lord started at a young age as she traveled with her father to sing and play...

Karen Felecia Flemons Silas

Karen Felecia Flemons Silas

Oct 8, 2022

Karen Felecia Flemons Silas, 51 of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, October 8, 2022.

Karen was born the first of two children to Emma McBride and Joe Flemons, Sr. on May 17, 1971 in Leesville, LA. She attended school in Vernon Parish and graduated from Evans High School in...

Mary Young Hamilton

Mary Young Hamilton

Oct 8, 2022

Mary DeQuita Funderburk Young Hamilton, 84, of Oakland, TN, passed from this life on Saturday, October 8, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Clement Hamilton of Oakland, TN; sons, William Gary Young and Chasity, Patrick L. Young and June, all of Junction, LA, William Lewis Meaux of Savage...

Brenda Williams

Brenda Williams

Oct 2, 2022

Brenda Ann Williams, 64, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, October 2, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Antonio Williams and Kristi Bridges of Leesville, LA, Joseph Williams and Kimberly Reder of Leesville, LA, Brandon Williams and Jennifer Everett of Rosepine, LA; God daughter, Jasmine...

Yvonne Bailey Banks

Yvonne Bailey Banks

Sep 30, 2022

Yvonne Bailey Banks, 76, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 30, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, EJ Johnson of Leesville, LA, Jeffery Banks and Stephanie of Leesville, LA, Jessie Banks of Deridder, LA; daughters, Renee Burkes and Chris of Simpson, LA, Micheael Keim...

Frances Marceal Slaughter Moore

Frances Marceal Slaughter Moore

Sep 29, 2022

Frances Marceal Moore, born March 18, 1929 in Hamburg, AR, passed away on September 29, 2022 at the age of 93. Frances’ greatest passion was always to be a stay at home mom who was there to support her husband of 64 years, James, and raise and enjoy her five children in all of life’s adventures.

Isaiah Jordan Devonte Benjamin

Isaiah Jordan Devonte Benjamin

Sep 28, 2022

Isaiah Jordan Devont’e Benjamin, 25, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother and father, Paula and Willie Guillory of DeRidder, LA; biological father, Robert Lonzo of Marksville, LA; brothers, Jaime Emmanuel Benjamin and Georgia of Lake Charles, LA,...

Cathy Stamps Lott

Cathy Stamps Lott

Sep 21, 2022

Cathy Elaine Stamps Lott, 64, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Robert Lott of Merryville, LA; sons, Randall Sanders and Cory Lott, both of Merryville, LA; daughters, Angie Sanders and Greg Collins of Merryville, LA, Tabatha...

Thomas Elmo Davis

Thomas Elmo Davis

Sep 18, 2022

Thomas Elmo Davis, 88, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his partner of thirty years, Shirley Cooley of Merryville, LA; daughter, Paula Davis of DeRidder, LA; adopted grandchildren, Logan Howell, Jamie Young and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,...

Joy Mae Lambert

Joy Mae Lambert

Sep 18, 2022

Joy Mae Lambert, age 85, was called home to her Heavenly Father on September 18, 2022.

She was born to Mann Bo McCaig of Daisetta, Tx and Goldie Davis of Rosepine, La on December 28th, 1936. In 1954, at the age of 17, she began courting her soon-to-be husband, Samuel James (Sonny...

Phyllis Liliedahl Richard

Phyllis Liliedahl Richard

Sep 17, 2022

Phyllis Liliedahl Richard, 70, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, September 17, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of thirty-seven years, Rodney Richard of Leesville, LA; son, Derek Minchey and Frances of Gillette, WY; daughters, Teresa Miles and Bobby of Westlake, LA, Tracy French...

Stephanie Quave

Stephanie Quave

Sep 13, 2022

Stephanie Thea Stephens Quave, 76, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Billy Stephens and Jessica of  Jasper, TX; stepson, Derek Quave and Jennifer of Merryville, LA; brothers, Charles Bagwell and Shirley of DeQuincy, LA, Steve Bagwell, Jerry...

Jackie Lynn Pruitt

Jackie Lynn Pruitt

Sep 12, 2022

Jackie Lynn Pruitt, 65, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, September 12, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Micah Shane Pruitt of Ruston, LA and wife Rahnika Lee of China, Jonathan Wayne Pruitt of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Sarah Marissa Pruitt of Lake Charles, LA; brother,...

Ernestine Reed Burks

Ernestine Reed Burks

Sep 12, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Ms. Ernestine Reed Burks of Natchez, Mississippi, on September 12, 2022.

Ernestine was born in Natchez. She spent much of her adult life in Chicago, Illinois, where she worked and lived until she returned to Natchez to assist with the care of her mother....

Melvin Dennis Moses

Melvin Dennis Moses

Aug 30, 2022

Melvin Dennis Moses, 74, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Joseph Moses and Gina of Houston, TX; daughters, Jennifer Prather of Houston, TX, Jessica Fleer of Aynor, SC; sisters, Judy Fant and Royce of Attalla, AL, Peggy...