Obituaries

Ronnie Nelms

Ronnie Nelms

May 2, 2022

Ronnie Lee Nelms, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, May 2, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of forty-eight years, Brenda Nelms of DeRidder, LA;  sons, Bruce Lee Nelms and Lisa of Alexandria, LA, Darrel Arnold and Lisa of Huntington Beach, CA; daughters,...

Sarah Marshall

Sarah Marshall

Apr 28, 2022

Sarah Ruth Scruggs Marshall, 66, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Sarah was born July 11, 1955 in Little Rock, AR. She graduated from Central High School, then went on to earn her teaching degree from Ouachita Baptist College in Arkadelphia, AR. Over her twenty-two-year teaching...

Kenneth Mcbride

Kenneth Mcbride

Apr 23, 2022

Kenneth Raymond McBride, 76, of Dry Creek, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty-five years, Phyllis McBride of Dry Creek, LA; sons, David Wayne McBride and Victoria of Sulphur, LA, Clay Allen McBride and Amanda of DeRidder,...

Robert Lynn Gamble

Robert Lynn Gamble

Apr 22, 2022

Robert Lynn Gamble of Fayetteville, NC, passed from this life on Friday, April 22, 2022.

Robert was will known for his ability to run track. He loved to cook and was an excellent babysitter. Robert graduated from DeRidder High School with the class of 1973.

He...

Roy Palmer

Roy Palmer

Apr 22, 2022

Roy Darrell Palmer, 58, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, April 22, 2022.

Roy was substitute cafeteria worker at Carver and KR Hanchey elementary schools and a C.N.A at Merryville Nursing Home and Rehab. He was loved by all who knew him and will be missed.

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Kenneth Eugene Buell, Sr.

Kenneth Eugene Buell, Sr.

Apr 20, 2022

Kenneth Eugene Buell, Sr., 59, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Kenneth Buell, Jr and April of Pickering, LA, Cody Buell of Rawlins, WY, Brandon Buell and Shelby of Leesville, LA; daughter, Samantha Buell of DeRidder, LA;...

Alvin Walker

Alvin Walker

Apr 18, 2022

Alvin Walker, 69, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, April 18, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Denise “Necy” Savoy and McHenry of Lake Charles, LA, Mia Joyner and Matthew of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren, Alexi Joyner and Matthew Joyner, Jr.; brothers, Ernest Walker and...

Bubba Eugene Loftin

Bubba Eugene Loftin

Apr 17, 2022

Bubba Eugene Loftin, 69, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, April 17, 2022.

Born 29 October 1952 in DeRidder, Louisiana to parents Pershing Loftin and Marlene Meadows, was Nathan Eugene Loftin. Named after his uncle Nathan, he soon became known as “Bubba” thanks to his brother Pershing “Bear” Loftin....

Stephanie Palmer

Stephanie Palmer

Apr 17, 2022

Stephanie Palmer

On 16 December 1964, in Newton, Texas a beautiful baby girl was born to the late Harrison “Pookey” Palmer & to Doris Faye Seastrunk.

On Sunday morning of 17 April 2022, she went to rest and to be with our Lord...

Dewey Ray Rhudy

Dewey Ray Rhudy

Apr 16, 2022

Dewey Ray Rhudy, 62, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, April 16, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his significant other, Ella Mae Loftin of Merryville, LA; sons, Jon Higginbotham and Betty of Merryville, LA, Ray Higginbotham and Darla of Vidor, TX; daughters, Misty Cole of Merryville,...

Elsee Ashworth

Elsee Ashworth

Apr 14, 2022

Elsee Ashworth was born to the late Willie Mae Tyler Ashworth and Emerson Ashworth, Sr. in Bancroft, LA. Elsee was born July 7, 1945 and departed this life, Thursday, April 14, 2022.

Elsee was a devout Christian and served as a Sunday School teacher for Friendship Baptist Church in Bancroft, LA. He...

Keven Jackson

Keven Jackson

Apr 13, 2022

Keven Jackson, 68, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 13, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty years, Joan Jackson of Leesville, LA; sons, Keven Darrell Jackson and Macie of Rosepine, LA, John Earl Jackson of Leesville, LA, Clifford William Jackson and...

Jimmie Lou Dowden

Jimmie Lou Dowden

Apr 13, 2022

Jimmie Lou Dowden, 67, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 13, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Angela Moore of Rosepine, LA, Batina Baker of Douglas, WY, Brandy Werczynksi,of Casper, WY, Melissa Boyd and Corey of Casper, WY, Bobbie Snapp and Ronnie ”Bubba” of...

Michael Reed Roshto

Michael Reed Roshto

Apr 10, 2022

Michael “Wildman” Reed Roshto, 48, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, April 10, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Kayla Roshto of DeRidder, LA; sons, Harlen Roshto and Jackie of DeRidder, LA, Brandon Roshto of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Christina Lawrence and Ricky of DeRidder,...

Lucille Ashworth

Lucille Ashworth

Apr 10, 2022

Lucille Doyle Ashworth, 92, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, April 10, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Louis Ashworth, Jr. and Shannon of Sulphur, LA, Royce Ashworth of Singer, LA; daughter, Kathy Ashworth of Leesville, LA; sisters, Vada Sternburg of Oakdale, LA, Inola Doyle...

Donald Loyd Jeane

Donald Loyd Jeane

Apr 7, 2022

Donald Loyd Jeane, 60, of Evans, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, April 7, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Shane Jeane and Tanya of DeRidder, LA; uncle, Roger Jeane of Evans, LA; aunt, Bea Eagan of Evans, LA; niece, Bryleigh Jeane and a host of cousins,...

Charles Thomas Kinney, Sr.

Charles Thomas Kinney, Sr.

Apr 6, 2022

Charles Thomas Kinney, Sr., 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Charles Kinney, Jr. and Tamara of DeRidder, LA, Michael Kinney; daughter, Pamela Kinney Smith and Jeff of DeRidder, LA; brothers, William Kinney of TN, Elmer Kinney...

Jennifer Lynn Enloe Browning

Jennifer Lynn Enloe Browning

Apr 6, 2022

Jennifer Lynn Enloe Browning, 62, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

Jenny graduated from Leesville High School and went on to work many years as a nurse. She enjoyed sitting on the back porch visiting with friends and family. She loved to be involved in the...

Ronald Mccain

Ronald Mccain

Apr 4, 2022

Ronald Jay McCain, 56, of Bon Wier, TX, passed from this life on Monday, April 4, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, DeRodney McCain of Newton, TX, Rodrick McCain, Aidan Floyd, both of Orange, TX; mother, Minnie McCain of Bon Wier, TX; brothers, Sweeney McCain, Jr. of Bon...

David Lavon Arnold

David Lavon Arnold

Apr 1, 2022

David Lavon Arnold, 62, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, April 1, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Stephen Arnold and Aleis of DeRidder, LA, Andrew Arnold of Baton Rouge, LA; daughters, Amanda Arnold of Leesville, LA, Zaddie Arnold of Italy; brothers, John Arnold and...