Obituaries

Burt Coleman Keel

Burt Coleman Keel

Sep 22, 2021

Burt Coleman Keel, 73, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are daughter, Katty Lummus and James of DeRidder, LA; son, Stacy Fee of Leesville, LA; stepson, Kenneth Naquin and Anessa of DeRidder, LA, ; brother, Bennie Keel and Jo Francis...

Gary "Bebo" Upchurch

Gary "Bebo" Upchurch

Sep 19, 2021

Gary Lemuel “Bebo” Upchurch, 59, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

“Bebo” was a good man who loved God and his country. He was a dedicated husband and father who worked hard and was a great provider. His grandkids were his whole world. If he had...

Elizabeth "Betty" Meadows

Elizabeth "Betty" Meadows

Sep 19, 2021

Elizabeth “Betty” Reeves Meadows passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 19, 2021. She was a resident in the Special Care Unit at Stonebridge Place Assisted Living in Sulphur, Louisiana.

Betty was born May 18, 1927 to Exie McConathy and Edward Reeves in Ragley, Louisiana. She attended Northwestern in Natchitoches before...

Jeremy Wayne Elloit

Jeremy Wayne Elloit

Sep 19, 2021

Jeremy Wayne Elliot, Infant, of Bridge City, TX, passed from this life on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Lori Dixon of Bridge City, TX; father, Jeremy Elliot of Bridge City, TX; sister, Anya Elliot; grandparents, Kim Dickens and David, Daniel Dixon; aunts, Devon Dixon,...

Francisco "Tony" Morales

Francisco "Tony" Morales

Sep 18, 2021

Francisco Antonio “Tony” Morales, Jr., 31, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, September 18, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving fiancé, Vivian Whiddon of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Victoria Rayann Morales, Nevaeh Maria Morales, both of DeRidder, LA; parents, Frank and Neomi Morales of DeRidder, LA;...

Harold Lisso Lawrence, Jr.

Harold Lisso Lawrence, Jr.

Sep 17, 2021

Harold Lisso Lawrence, Jr., 79, of Alexandria, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 17, 2021.

Harold graduated from Bolton High School in 1960. He graduated from his beloved LSU in 1964. He then joined the Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant. He served one year in Vietnam and was stationed in Saigon during...

Cody Alan Galloway

Cody Alan Galloway

Sep 16, 2021

Cody Alan Galloway, 36, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, September 16, 2021.

Cody loved to work, hunt, and carve signs for his friends and family. He loved the outdoors. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his best friend, Cory as well as his beloved dog, Stella....

Velva June Day

Velva June Day

Sep 13, 2021

Velva June Day, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, September 13, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Ricky Day and Susan of DeRidder, LA and DeWayne “Bubba” Day and Mary of DeRidder, LA; daughter, April Day of DeRidder, LA; brother, W.L. Lewis and Janet...

Aubrey Dennis Millsap, Jr.

Aubrey Dennis Millsap, Jr.

Sep 11, 2021

Aubrey Dennis Millsap, Jr., 73, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 52 years, Ramona Millsap of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Kelly Chennault and Stephen of Natchitoches, LA, Keri Millsap and Chris Kadrovich of DeRidder, LA; son,...

Rhonda Leaine Miller-Hindsman Godfrey

Rhonda Leaine Miller-Hindsman Godfrey

Sep 11, 2021

Rhonda Leaine Miller-Hindsman Godfrey, 55, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of twenty-one years, Andrew Godfrey of DeRidder, LA; son, Justin Doss Miller of Nederland, TX; step-sons, Steven Godfrey of San Francisco, CA, Kenneth Godfrey of...

Angela Frances Archer

Angela Frances Archer

Sep 9, 2021

Angela Frances Archer, 54, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, September 9, 2021.

Angela loved children, having spent most of her life teaching them both in the classroom and in the swimming pool. Her passion for education was evident in the way she spoke so fondly of her students,...

Kyle Flint Wilson

Kyle Flint Wilson

Sep 8, 2021

Kyle Flint Wilson, 27, of Orange, TX, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

Kyle was born April 21, 1994 at Mid County Hospital in Nederland, TX. He graduated in the Class of 2013 from Little Cypress-Mauriceville. Kyle was one of the funniest people ever, always quick with a one...

David Glen Williamson

David Glen Williamson

Sep 5, 2021

David Glen Williamson was born on February 27, 1952 to Melvin and Dorothy Williamson. He spent most of his childhood raised in Merryville, Louisiana where he hunted, fished, played cowboys and Indians and watched the trains go by. He met the love of his life, Nelda Faye Corbett in the halls of Merryville High School. For many years,...

Daisy Nichols Geiger

Daisy Nichols Geiger

Sep 3, 2021

Daisy N. Geiger of DeRidder, Louisiana passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at 92 after a brief illness.

Born in Merryville, LA March 30, 1929, Daisy graduated as valedictorian of Merryville High School. She retired from a career at International Paper in 1985 and became an important part of the DeRidder community...

Betty Jo James Presley

Betty Jo James Presley

Sep 3, 2021

Betty Jo James Presley, 71, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 3, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of fifty-three years, Stephen Presley of DeRidder, LA; son, Russell Presley and Melissa of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Stephanie Presley, DeeDee Phelps and Brad, Brandie Johnson...

Glenda Goodwin

Glenda Goodwin

Sep 1, 2021

Glenda Gail Parker Goodwin, 55, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of thirty-four years, Michael Goodwin of Merryville, LA; sons Joey Goodwin and Charity of DeRidder, LA, Devan Goodwin of Rosepine, LA, Tristin Goodwin of Merryville,...

Thomas K. "T.K." Craft

Thomas K. "T.K." Craft

Sep 1, 2021

Thomas K. “T.K.” Craft, 78, of Evans, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.

His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant….

T.K. Craft started his journey in Evans, LA, where he was raised with four older sisters, whom...

Marvin Ray Bailey

Marvin Ray Bailey

Aug 30, 2021

Marvin Ray Bailey, 84, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 30, 2021.

Marvin was a cattleman, a family man, and a friend. He was born November 29, 1936 to Elmer and Elizabeth Bailey. He grew up in Rosepine and graduated from RHS in 1955. He married Merle Goodwin...

Fairy Mae Granberry

Fairy Mae Granberry

Aug 30, 2021

Fairy Mae Granberry, 90, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, August 30, 2021.

Fairy Mae Granberry was born to Julius and Claudia Granberry on July 24, 1931. She graduated high school in May of 1948. She later moved to Lake Charles in 1957 and worked for LA Savings formerly...

Clarence Mcknight, Jr.

Clarence Mcknight, Jr.

Aug 30, 2021

Clarence Pateman McKnight, Jr., 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, August 30, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Mike McKnight and Lanie of Mandeville, LA, Patti Lucas and Nolan of Nashville, TN, James Cooper and Anita of Houston, TX, John Cooper and Carol of...