Jul 5, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” Wayne Buell, 76, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty years, Sue Buell of DeRidder, LA; fur baby, Charlie; brothers, James Buell, Raymond Buell, both of Rosepine, LA and a host of nieces,...

Jul 4, 2022

Barbara Ann Abney of Deridder, La. passed away at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital on Monday, July 4, 2022, following a brief illness.

She was born in Ruston, La. on June 7, 1938. Raised in Lake Charles, La., she graduated from LaGrange High School in 1955 and married her husband Norman Richard Abney...

Jul 4, 2022

Robert Earl Slaydon, 77, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July 4, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Owen D. (Junior) Slaydon, Jr.

& Louwilla C. of DeRidder, LA and Chester Slaydon of DeRidder, LA; uncle, Roy Gill of DeRidder, LA; two...

Jul 2, 2022

Rheta Imelda Cryer Lewis, 88, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, July 2, 2022.

Rheta was an exceptional woman. She was devoted to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was the rock of her family. Rheta served the Lord with her whole being; a praying woman who knew how...

Jun 25, 2022

II Corinthians 5:5-5:8 NKJV

Eugene Broxson, Jr age 78, Beloved Husband, Dad, and Poppy passed away June 25, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Eugene “Gene” was born May 09, 1944 in De Quincy, LA to Eugene Sr & Ira Bea (Shroll) Broxson. He served in the US Army in Vietnam and was...

Jun 25, 2022

Robert C. Hester, 88, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brother, Earnest Hester of Merryville, LA; sister, Christine Longoria of Merryville, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his...

Jun 25, 2022

CSM Retired / Brother Willie H. Norman Sr was reared by his grandparents, Willis and Emma Norman. Upon graduating high school, Brother Norman joined the United States Army in September 1950, where he served 31 years for his country.

While serving, he accomplished many achievements, and most importantly, he attained the grade...

Jun 24, 2022

David Anthony Courtier, 37, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Melissa Adams of Merryville, LA; son, Garrett Anthony Courtier of Merryville, LA; daughter, Shayna Holliday and James of Merryville, LA; brothers, Jason Courtier and Joy of Orange,...

Jun 24, 2022

Barbara Edith Hudson, 85, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Friday, June, 24, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Juanita Corrine Hudson and Debra Dawn Hudson, both of Singer, LA; brother, Elmo Davis of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren,

Scott Hudson, Todd Hudson and Sarah Coburn and her...

Jun 24, 2022

Margaret Mary Powers, 84, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Margaret M. Negus Powers was born in Manchester, England on December 23, 1937. Margaret was born to the late William H. Negus of Chirk, Wales and Mary Jones Negus of Tanygrisiau Wales. William H. Negus born...

Jun 24, 2022

Truthie Ann Mitchell 79, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, DeDe Mitchell & DeWayne Magee of Shreveport. LA and Lori Snell and Van “Bubba” of Hornbeck, LA; brothers, Charles Morrison, Jr. and Sandy of Merryville, LA and...

Jun 23, 2022

Eddie McDonald Garris, 74, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

Eddie was born in Oakdale, Louisiana to the late Jessie Mac and Dorothy Rougeou Garris.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 46 years, Helen Ruth Miller Garris, of...

Jun 23, 2022

William Wayland “Bull” Durham

William Wayland “Bull” Durham, 74, a lifelong resident of DeRidder, left this world better than he found it, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, June 23rd.

Wayland was born December 19, 1947, the second of four children to Rev. W.O. Durham and Pettie Beason Durham, who...

Jun 22, 2022

Debra Jean Brister Hoskey, 66, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Michael Paul Hoskey, Sr. and Misty of DeRidder, LA, Justin Paul Hoskey & Tara of Lake Charles, LA, Nathan Paul Hoskey & Demi of Moss Bluff,...

Jun 20, 2022

Frank Anthony Scott was born June 27, 1960 in DeRidder, Louisiana to Dorothy Mae Major Groves.

He was one of nine children. Frank was known as Todd, Frank Tot and Toddy as his family and friends called him. Frank attended DeRidder Schools in DeRidder, Louisiana.

Frank...

Jun 19, 2022

Born April 2, 1943, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Dave was the last of four children of parents George and Anne Blencke.

He attended Rutgers University and joined the ROTC. After receiving his BA in History, he enlisted in the Army and was sent to officer training school and then to Vietnam. He returned in...

Jun 18, 2022

“I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith:  Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give at that day:  and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”  II Timothy 4:7-8

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Jun 17, 2022

William Vaughn Alexander, Jr., 59, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 17, 2022.

Vaughn was born July 29, 1962 in Ft. Myers, FL to Barbara Hamaker Alexander Bowles and William Alexander, Sr. He attended elementary and Jr. High in Ft. Myers and then after moving to Lake Charles...

Jun 17, 2022

Carol A. Snapp, 64, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, June 17, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Claude “Snapper” Snapp and Sarah of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Earl Lee “Bubba” White, Jr. and Tina of Rosepine, LA, Glen “Alex” Alexander & Kandi of DeRidder, LA,...

Jun 12, 2022

Dorthea Sue Manning Singleton, 70, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, June 12, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of fifty-one and a half years, Dale Singleton of DeRidder, LA; son, Damon Singleton and Kandi of Sugartown, LA; brothers, L. Ray Manning and Murilene...