Obituaries

Julynda Jackson

Julynda Jackson

Dec 28, 2022

Julynda was born on Monday, September 7, 1964 to Ida Ruth Harper and Robert Hines in DeRidder, Louisiana. She answered God’s call to Heaven on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.

“Julie” as she was fondly called and gave her life to Christ at an early age at the Star of Bethlehem B.C. under...

Rena Dee Washington Griffing

Rena Dee Washington Griffing

Dec 26, 2022

Rena Dee Washington Griffing, 65, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, December 26, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Kris McFarland and Shannon of Thibodeaux, LA, Shelly LeBlanc of Vinton, LA, Case Griffing and Katherine of Vermont; brother, Hershel Washington and Cathy of Buna, TX;...

Charles Wesley Mccraw

Charles Wesley Mccraw

Dec 23, 2022

Charles Wesley McCraw, 63, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, December 23, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Jeremy McCraw and Grace of Leesville, LA, Kade McCraw and Patricia of Springfield, MA; daughters, Brittany McCraw of DeRidder, LA, Lydia McCraw of LA; sister, Beverly Gragg...

Aaron Burr

Aaron Burr

Dec 23, 2022

Aaron Burr, 40, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, December 23, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Richard and Lisa Burr of Merryville, LA; sister, Windy Blackmon and Carl of Merryville, LA; niece and nephew, Carlye Ruth Blackmon and Chanler Ruel Blackmon; grandmother, Audrey Ortego...

Dallas Deacon Jones

Dallas Deacon Jones

Dec 21, 2022

Dallas Deacon Jones, 56, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

Dallas adored the ocean and would visit every chance she got. She enjoyed finding bargains and unique items at garage sales and estate sales. Dallas loved her job with DPW at Fort Polk.

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Catherine Roberts Crosby Cronce

Catherine Roberts Crosby Cronce

Dec 20, 2022

Catherine Roberts Crosby Cronce, 68, of Lafayette, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

Cathy graduated from DeRidder High School in 1972 and then attended LSU, where she was a graduate of the class of 1977. Cathy lived a very accomplished life and will be missed by all who...

Katlin Wayne Powell

Katlin Wayne Powell

Dec 16, 2022

Katlin Wayne Powell, 31, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, December 16, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Amber Lynne Powell of DeRidder, LA; son, Andrew Wayne Powell of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Jaslynne Elaine Powell of DeRidder, LA, Shayla Ann Powell of Lake Hills,...

Justin Cade Kern-Dollar

Justin Cade Kern-Dollar

Dec 14, 2022

Justin Cade Kern-Dollar, 39, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Dr. John E. and Janet B. Dollar of Natchitoches, LA; sister, Laura Dollar Crawford and John of Hot Springs, AR; nieces, Sophia and Audrey; grandmother, Micky Bailey...

Craig Brown

Craig Brown

Dec 11, 2022

Craig Randall Brown, 68, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, December 11, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Amanda Brown of Gillette, WY; granddaughters, Grace and Brielle; mother, Vivian Brown of DeRidder, LA; brother, Gary Brown and Jacqueline of DeRidder, LA; sister, Galen Ebanks and...

Derek Lynn Galloway

Derek Lynn Galloway

Dec 10, 2022

Derek Lynn Galloway, 41, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, December 10, 2022.

Derek was a kind soul with an ear-to-ear smile that was contagious. His heart was so big that he would help anyone he could when he had the means. Derek loved fishing and you would be...

James Foster Hyatt

James Foster Hyatt

Dec 5, 2022

James Foster Hyatt, 62, of Starks, LA, passed from this life on Monday, December 5, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Lisa Norris of Vidor, TX. Carolyn Maddox of Starks, LA; brother, Lynn Foster and Patricia of Starks, LA; sister, Louann Clark and Ted of Starks, LA; brother-in-law,...

Lena Delores Marcum

Lena Delores Marcum

Nov 28, 2022

Lena Delores Marcum, 86, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, November 28, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, Michael Marcum of Palestine, TX; sister, Arlene Blazek of Des Moines, IA; niece, Vickie Calcote of DeRidder, LA; nephew, Kevin Brister and Gina of DeRidder, LA and...

Vera Roy

Vera Roy

Nov 24, 2022

Vera Ann Hill Roy, 85, of DeQuincy, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, November 24, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Johnnie Ray Evans of California, Robert Darrell Evans, Sr. of Port Arthur, TX; daughter-in-law, Janina Evans, nieces, Corretta Williams, Paula Londow; longtime friend, Tina Metcalf of...

Maxine Cooley Bailey

Maxine Cooley Bailey

Nov 23, 2022

Maxine Cooley Bailey, 66, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of forty-eight years, Micheal Bailey of DeRidder, LA; son, Heath Bailey of Merryville, LA; daughter, Selena Bailey of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Dean Cooley and Barbara of...

Joel Emory Peterson

Joel Emory Peterson

Nov 21, 2022

Joel Emory Peterson, 66, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Monday, November 21, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Katelyn Peterson of Rosepine, LA; mother, Ruth A. Peterson of Rosepine, LA; brothers, Abe Peterson and Sarah of Rosepine, LA, Dale Peterson and Rose of Rosepine, LA;...

Tammy Leathers

Tammy Leathers

Nov 20, 2022

Tammy Darlene Smith Leathers, 64, of Pollock, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, November 20, 2022.

Tammy loved doing beading work and making her jewelry. She enjoyed reading, but her favorite thing to do was fishing when she was able to. Her favorite TV shows were the Bachelor and the Bachelorette....

Cree Samuel-Green

Cree Samuel-Green

Nov 19, 2022

Cree Ajanta Lanay Samuel-Green was born July 24, 1991 to the late Aquanetta Samuel. She accepted Christ at an early age at Antioch Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. John Dartez and later moved her membership to Walnut Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of Elder Maurice Bynum.

Cree...

James Pope

James Pope

Nov 17, 2022

James Anthony Pope, 69, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, November 17, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Sharon Norman and Larry of Portland, OR, Beth Hendriks and Cornelis of Raleigh, NC, Bruce Norman of DeRidder, LA, Sandy Cram and Mike of Wolf City, TX;...

William Harold Galbreath

William Harold Galbreath

Nov 17, 2022

William “Bill” Harold Galbreath, 75, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, November 17, 2022.

Bill retired as a 1st Sergeant after serving over 22 years in the United States Army, retired after 20+ years at Beauregard Parish Sheriff Department as a Deputy, Detective and Warden. Bill was an avid...

Sharon Ann Kelley Chinas

Sharon Ann Kelley Chinas

Nov 16, 2022

Sharon Ann Kelley Chinas, 68, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Robert Ketchum of DeRidder, LA, Richard Smith of Monticello, KY, Carion Costelli of Monticello, KY; daughter, Dawn Smith of Monticello, KY; brother, Lee Molder and Marlow...