Obituaries

Malcolm Keith Gibson

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Patricia Ann Wilde Callahan

Patricia Ann Wilde Callahan

Feb 23, 2023

Patricia Ann Wilde Callahan passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023.

Born in Norwalk, OH on July 19, 1934, she was preceded in death by her parents, Howard Corsini and Mildred Knoll Wilde, and her daughter, Linda Janowski of CO.

Remaining are her sons, Glenn...

Joy Marie Allen Godbold

Joy Marie Allen Godbold

Feb 22, 2023

Joy Marie Godbold, 89, of Cypress, TX, transitioned to Heaven to be with her Lord, Jesus and her family on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Joy was born on February 18, 1934 to Fred and Lilly Allen in Leesville, LA. She was the last surviving member of her family.

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Olivia Breland

Olivia Breland

Feb 22, 2023

Olivia Washington Breland, 84, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Olivia was a homemaker and a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved to study the bible and was a longtime member of the Kingdom of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Olivia is loved and will be missed by all...

Elma P. Parfait Robichaux

Elma P. Parfait Robichaux

Feb 20, 2023

Elma P. Parfait Robichaux, 51, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, February 20, 2023.

Elma was a doting wife and mother, and a  loving homemaker. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts and cooking. She loved trying new recipes and had fun sharing her creations and trying to expand Randy’s...

Randell Scott

Randell Scott

Feb 18, 2023

Randell Scott, 70, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, February 18, 2023.

Randell was a very giving man, who loved studying the bible and telling folks about his religion. He also enjoyed playing guitar, learning Spanish, and listening to African Folk Music. He is loved and will be missed...

Robert Daniel Colletti

Robert Daniel Colletti

Feb 17, 2023

Robert Daniel Colletti, 62, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, February 17, 2023.

Robert entered life on October 22, 1960 to Saverio Colletti and Nelda Powers. Robert worked as an electrician for many years and had a real love for his work. He worked across Louisiana, Texas, and California...