Obituaries

Deborah Dianne Manning

Deborah Dianne Manning

Mar 28, 2021

Dianne Raiford Manning, 68, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, March 28, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of thirty-three years, Ronnie Manning of DeRidder, LA; son, Jody Wynn and Christy of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Sheena Glaze and Curtis of Rosepine, LA; brother, Edward...

Sharon Gale Burns Eaves

Sharon Gale Burns Eaves

Mar 25, 2021

Sharon Gale Burns Eaves, 57, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, March 25, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of thirty-six years, Darrell Eaves of DeRidder, LA; son, Cody Eaves and Delaney of St. Martinville, LA; daughter, Ashley Eaves-Sonnier and Nicholas of Lakewood, CO;...

Jean Cooley Watson

Jean Cooley Watson

Mar 23, 2021

Jean Cooley Watson, 84, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, JoAnn Watson of Merryville, LA, Elizabeth Bennett and Galen of Slagle, LA; grandchildren, Kristin Jones and Dustin of Slagle, LA, Jessica Smith of Anacoco, LA, Chelsea Thompson...

Zela Gill Jordan

Zela Gill Jordan

Mar 21, 2021

Zela “Pete” Jordan, 86, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, March 21, 2021.

“Pete” loved to bake, cook and pick blueberries, she also enjoyed the Polka Party and watching the Game Show Network. She loved spending time with her grandkids, great grandkids, nieces and nephews. They would play cards,...

Milbert Doyle, Jr.

Milbert Doyle, Jr.

Mar 21, 2021

Milbert Doyle, Jr., 71, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, March 21, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Wayne Doyle and Vivian of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Raven Doyle, Dakota Keen; step-grandson, Gary Holliday and Nicky and a host of family and friends.

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Jessie Dale Cooley

Jessie Dale Cooley

Mar 19, 2021

Jessie Dale Cooley, 92, of Lake Charles, LA, passed from this life on Friday, March 19, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Ronald D. Cooley and Kim Outlaw Cooley of Natchitoches, LA, Kevin B. Cooley and Shari Alston Cooley of Lake Charles, LA; brother, James Dallas Cooley and...

Paul Lynn Moses

Paul Lynn Moses

Mar 19, 2021

Paul Lynn Moses, 50, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, March 19, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Starlene Midkiff of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Doug Moses and Natasha of Rosepine, LA, Donald Ray Moses of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Sheri Keel and Timothy of DeRidder, LA,...

Patricia Nichols Plush

Patricia Nichols Plush

Mar 18, 2021

Patricia Nichols Plush, 63, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, March 18, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her boyfriend, Joel Colletti of DeRidder, LA; truest, best friend, Paula Davis of DeRidder, LA; son, Brandon Plush and Katie of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Jamie Lauing and Tanner of...

Shelton Joseph Mayers

Shelton Joseph Mayers

Mar 18, 2021

Shelton Joseph Mayers, 81, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, March 18, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Boyd Mayers and Millicent of Altoona, PA; daughters, Sharon Moses and Roger of DeRidder, LA, Naomi Lemmon and Scott of Sulphur, LA, Nicole Reid and Billy of...

Melissa Leann Coram

Melissa Leann Coram

Mar 18, 2021

Melissa “Missy” LeAnn White Coram, 46, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, March 18, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Victor Coram of DeRidder, LA; son, Joseph Coram of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Haley Coram of DeRidder, LA; father, Jimmy White and Beverly of Rosepine, LA;...

Rafael Rivera Davila

Rafael Rivera Davila

Mar 16, 2021

Rafael Rivera Davila, 65, of Alexandria, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

Rafael was a Staff Sergeant in the US Army, serving his country for 20 years. He was loved and will by missed by all who knew him.

Those left to...

Leo Carthan

Leo Carthan

Mar 14, 2021

Leo E. Carthan, 84, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, March 14, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his four children, Sabrina Carthan, Jerry Carthan, Lolita Carthan, Michael Carthan, all of Los Angeles, CA; eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren; loving niece, Carlos Jones and husband, Robert Mackey...

Virgil Luther

Virgil Luther

Mar 9, 2021

Virgil Luther, 86, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Jeanez McLeod and Mike of Singer, LA, D.D. Alton and Marlin of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Trent Buxton and Erika of DeQuincy, LA, Cristi Schilling and Matt of DeRidder,...

Merline Jane Phillips Simmons

Merline Jane Phillips Simmons

Mar 8, 2021

Merline Jane Phillips Simmons, 70, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, March 8, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 44 years, Edward Simmons of DeRidder, LA; son, Lance Eugene Skinner and Machelle of Savannah, MO; daughters, Juanita Merline Lambert and David of Lebnon,...

Russell Doyle

Russell Doyle

Mar 5, 2021

Russell DeWayne Doyle, 52, of Choudrant, LA, passed from this life on Friday, March 5, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother and step-father, Betty Kellogg and John; wife, Tammy Kelley Doyle of Quitman, LA; stepchildren, Jonathan Roane of Holly Ridge, LA, Michael Kelley of Orange, TX; Shianne Kelley...

John David "Paw" Loftin

John David "Paw" Loftin

Mar 2, 2021

John David “Paw” Loftin, 61, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

John enjoyed flower gardening, plants, grilling, traveling and most of all spending time with his family.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Becky Loftin of...

Zalee Day-Smith

Zalee Day-Smith

Feb 28, 2021

Zalee Gail Day-Smith, 14, of Longville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, February 28, 2021.

Zalee was a freshman at South Beauregard High School, she was President of the Student Council, and a straight “A” student. She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. She was a fun, loving, outgoing...

John Andrew Pruitt

John Andrew Pruitt

Feb 26, 2021

John Andrew Pruitt, 38, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, February 26, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Sandra Pruitt of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Madelyn Pruitt of DeRidder, LA, Miranda Pruitt of DeRidder, LA, Maigen Schexnayder and Allison of Church Point, LA, Sydney Pruitt of...

Msg William Monroe Whitehead

Msg William Monroe Whitehead

Feb 23, 2021

MSG William Monroe Whitehead, 48, of Fort Polk, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.

MSG Whitehead was a member of the Louisiana National Guard for almost 30 years. He was a member of 3-156th for over 20 years. He was deployed 3 times, two times with the 3-156th, the third time...

Helen Lavera Thompson

Helen Lavera Thompson

Feb 22, 2021

Helen Lavera Whiddon Thompson, 90, of Kingwood, TX, passed from this life on Monday, February 22, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of seventy-two years, Joe James Thompson; daughter, Debbie Warren and Jack of Kingwood, TX; sisters, Eloise Marze of Winnsboro, TX, Teresa Madison of Lake Charles,...