Obituaries

Melissa Ann Thompson

Melissa Ann Thompson

Dec 6, 2021

Melissa Ann Thompson, 46, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, December 6, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her spouse, Robert Bryant of Lake Charles, LA; sons, Hunter Erwin of DeRidder, LA, William Thompson of DeRidder, LA, Jace Erwin of Pitkin, LA; daughters, Sarah Peavy and Jared...

Luther J. Warden, Jr.

Luther J. Warden, Jr.

Dec 4, 2021

Luther J. Warden, Jr., known to many as “L.J”, “Luther”, or “Junior” went to be with his Lord, peacefully at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, LA, on December 4th with family at his bedside, at the age of 88.

Luther, was born in his childhood home on November 17, 1933 in...

Bennie Jean Martin Stark

Bennie Jean Martin Stark

Dec 4, 2021

Bennie Jean Martin Stark

December 23, 1937 – December 4th, 2021

Bennie M. Stark, 83, of Merryville, Louisiana passed on to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on December 4th, 2021 at her residence.

Bennie was born in Port Arthur, Texas to...

Gladys Jean Brazzle

Gladys Jean Brazzle

Dec 4, 2021

Gladys Jean Carheel Brazzle, 74, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, December 4, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Johnny Brazzle (Amanda) of DeRidder, LA, Grant Brazzle (late, Earlie Mae) of DeRidder, LA, William Brazzle, Jr. (Shawana) of Pflugerville, TX; daughters, Gloria Owen (Willie) of...

Bennie Hugh Keel

Bennie Hugh Keel

Dec 2, 2021

Reverend Bennie Hugh Keel, 83, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on December 2, 2021.

Bennie was born January 10, 1938 in DeRidder, LA to Mid and Thelma Keel. He graduated in 1958 from Rosepine High School. Bennie worked in the timber industry for a span of over 40 years. He...

Amy Kay Godeaux

Amy Kay Godeaux

Dec 1, 2021

Amy Kay Godeaux, 39, of Kinder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband; Mark Blain Godeaux of Kinder, LA. son, Wesley Young and Alexis of DeRidder, LA; step-children, Sherry Godeaux of Richard, LA, Chase Godeaux of Basile, LA, Alex Godeaux...

Stuart Boyd Anderson

Stuart Boyd Anderson

Dec 1, 2021

Stuart Boyd Anderson, 55, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

He spent most of his time with his family. Especially, enjoying every moment he could with his grandchildren, who had him wrapped around their fingers. Teaching them how to love and live a Godly, respectful life....

Jennifer Louise Schichtel Fuselier

Jennifer Louise Schichtel Fuselier

Dec 1, 2021

Jennifer Louise Schichtel Fuselier, 85, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

“A wife of noble character, who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.” Proverbs 31. Jennifer was a virtuous woman; a woman of prayer. She committed to the Lord’s work whatever He laid...

Richard Lee Rodriguez

Richard Lee Rodriguez

Nov 29, 2021

Richard Lee Rodriguez, 67, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, November 29, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Loree Elliott of DeRidder, LA; sons, Shane Rodriguez and Jenay of Oberlin, LA, Richie Gill Rodriguez and Laura of Leesville, LA, Scottie Gill Rodriguez of Leesville,...

Melba Faye Wells

Melba Faye Wells

Nov 27, 2021

Melba Faye Cryer Wells, 83, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of sixty-seven years, Jerry D. Wells of Rosepine, LA; son, Michael Wells of Rosepine, LA; daughter, Debbie Wood and Charlie of Silsbee, TX; brother, Harold...

Stella Mae Walley Williamson

Stella Mae Walley Williamson

Nov 25, 2021

Stella Mae Walley Williamson, 94, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, November 25, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Fred Williamson and Juanice of Rosepine, LA; daughter, Linda Deason and G.W. of Rosepine, LA; brothers, Donald Walley and JoAnn of Alexandria, LA, Paul Walley and...

Janice Elaine Mitchell

Janice Elaine Mitchell

Nov 24, 2021

Janice Elaine Hyatt Mitchell, 70, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Michael Burge and Nisey of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Lisa Burge of DeQuincy, LA; brothers, Donald Hyatt and Mary of Singer, LA, Thomas Hyatt and Robin of...

John Marvin Mitchell

John Marvin Mitchell

Nov 18, 2021

John Marvin Mitchell, 83, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, November 18, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, John “Pete” Mitchell and Pat of Singer, LA; daughter, Sandra Smith and Kennis of Singer, LA; brother, Samuel Ferguson and Gloria of Farmville, VA; sister, Debbie Goodrich...

John Paul Rainwater

John Paul Rainwater

Nov 17, 2021

John Paul Rainwater, 65, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.

John Paul Rainwater was born June 30, 1956 in DeRidder, LA. His parents were Jesse Lee and May Bell. As a young boy, you would find him and his siblings all hanging out at the park...

Therese Marie Pendley

Therese Marie Pendley

Nov 16, 2021

Therese Marie Paseka Pendley, 77, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of fifty-seven years, William “Bill” Pendley of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Dawn Skinner and Richard of DeRidder, LA; sister, Annie LaRievere of Kennewick, WA;  grandchildren, Alex...

Alayna Grace Young

Alayna Grace Young

Nov 15, 2021

Alayna Grace Young, 19, of Rosepine, La, passed from this life on Monday, November 15, 2021.

Alayna was a genuinely thriving young lady whose beauty was exceeded only by humility. She was quick to fight with or for someone, she was always good to her word, and she preferred to handle her...

Rodd Lee Polk

Rodd Lee Polk

Nov 10, 2021

Rodd L. Polk, 68, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, November, 10, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Bena Claire Polk of DeRidder, LA; son, Ryan L. Polk of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Jamie Polk of Groves, TX, Tracy Winkley and George of DeRidder, LA, Stefanie...

Francis Don Lucius

Francis Don Lucius

Nov 10, 2021

Francis Don Lucius was born on September 2, 1937, in Toro, Louisiana, to Lemuel Holiday Lucius and Julia Barker Lucius.

Don grew up in the Toledo Bend area. In 1956, when he was 18-years old, he joined the U.S. Army. He served two years in active service, and then in a reserve...

Jean Theresa Boudreau Phillips

Jean Theresa Boudreau Phillips

Nov 8, 2021

Jean Theresa Boudreau Phillips, 70, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, November 8, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of thirty-six years, Jimmy Phillips of DeRidder, LA; sons, Christopher Stanley and Pamela of St. Louis, MO, Michael Phillips and Mary of DeRidder, LA; daughter,...

Buna Marie Moore

Buna Marie Moore

Nov 6, 2021

Buna Marie Mazyck Moore, 31, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, November 6, 2021.

Buna graduated from DeRidder High School in 2008. She attended Rivers of Living Water Church. Buna is loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Those...