Obituaries

Betty Nell Goodeaux Hooks

Betty Nell Goodeaux Hooks

Dec 11, 2020

Betty Nell Goodeaux Hooks passed from this life on December 11, 2020 in her home in DeRidder, LA. Betty was born on May 29, 1936 to Bertrand and Tressie Goodeaux. Her nurturing nature and undeniably stubborn strength was established early in life being the oldest of six children.

At the age of...

Clyde Edward Snider, Jr.

Clyde Edward Snider, Jr.

Dec 7, 2020

Clyde Edward Snider, Jr. better known as “CJ”, went to be with our Lord on December 7, 2020. He was born in Houston, TX to Clyde Edward Snider, Sr. and Deborah Lynn Stallsworth Snider.

CJ was a resident of Evans, LA. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Cecil Snider;...

Damon Dyrell Thomas

Damon Dyrell Thomas

Dec 7, 2020

DaMon Dyrell Thomas, 45, of San Antonio, TX, passed from this life on Monday, December 7, 2020.

DaMon was a native of Colfax, LA, but moved to New Llano with family at an early age. Later in his life, he moved to San Antonio, TX, after retiring from the Army. He was...

Wade Jones, Jr.

Wade Jones, Jr.

Dec 6, 2020

Wade Jones, Jr., 84, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on, Sunday, December 6, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Patricia Husband and David, Jr. of Port Arthur, TX, Otis Bush and Toni of Raleigh, NC, Debra Grant and Ricky of DeRidder, LA, Michelle Acker and Justin...

Todd Anthony "Graybow" Stracner

Todd Anthony "Graybow" Stracner

Dec 6, 2020

Todd Anthony “Graybow” Stracner, 57, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, December 6, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of twenty-two years, Rebecca Stracner of DeRidder, LA; sons, Jared Stracner of Alexandria, LA, Chance Stracner and Adalyn of DeRidder, LA, Ryan Thompson of Kansas...

Debra Kay Peveto

Debra Kay Peveto

Nov 29, 2020

Debra Kay Peveto, 63, of Kirbyville, TX, passed from this life on Sunday, November 29, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Phillip Says and Jo of Kirbyville, TX; brothers, Perry Howard and Freda of Silsbee, TX, Ronnie Howard and Robin of Beebe, AR, James Johnson and Tammy of...

Regina Harper

Regina Harper

Nov 29, 2020

Regina Maricelli Harper was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Regina was born on December 29, 1941. She grew up in Merryville, LA where she lived the majority of her life. She passed from this life on November 29, 2020 at the age of 78, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones...

James Beachie Richardson

James Beachie Richardson

Nov 25, 2020

James Beachie Richardson, 59, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Tina Richardson of Merryville, LA; mother, Geneva Crenshaw of Merryville, LA; sisters, Sabrina Sittloh and Scott of Livingston, TN; Sonya Martinez of Merryville, LA, Anita Janene...

Jeanie Faye Ashworth Stewart

Jeanie Faye Ashworth Stewart

Nov 24, 2020

Jeanie Stewart, 73, of Starks, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of forty years, James Hyatt of Starks, LA; daughters, Lisa Norris of Sulphur, LA, Carolyn Maddox of Starks, LA; brothers, Bobby Earl Ashworth and Wendy of Starks,...

Willard J. Moss, Col. Ret.

Willard J. Moss, Col. Ret.

Nov 21, 2020

On Saturday, November 21, 2020 our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Willard J. Moss, Col. Ret. crossed over into his Heavenly home with his wife, sons and grandchildren at his side.

Dub is survived by his wife of sixty years, Shirley T. Moss of DeRidder, LA; two sons, Derek D. Moss of...

Jerald Warren Cooley

Jerald Warren Cooley

Nov 21, 2020

Jerald W. Cooley, 84, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, November 21, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Jerald Cooley, Jr. and Mila, Norman Cooley, both of Merryville, LA; daughter, Wanda Cordero and Luis of The Woodlands, TX; five grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren; and a...

Jeffery Monroe

Jeffery Monroe

Nov 18, 2020

Jeffery Monroe, 66, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

Jeffery Monroe, fondly known as Jeffery “Bodine” Monroe, was born on September 1, 1954 in Pineville, LA. He was born to the proud parents of the late Elmo Monroe and the late Emma D. Monroe-Jefferson. On Wednesday,...

Frances Caldwell

Frances Caldwell

Nov 17, 2020

Vera Frances Schooler Caldwell, 95, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.

Frances has been the Grand Marshal of the annual Greater Beauregard Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade (2014) and was a member since the 1960s. She has also served on the Military Affairs Committee for several...

Linda Marie Keim Slaydon

Linda Marie Keim Slaydon

Nov 14, 2020

Linda Marie Keim Slaydon, 69, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, November 14, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Jason Slaydon, Billy Slaydon, Bryan Slaydon and Susan, all of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Tammie Slaydon, Sarah Slaydon-Haga and Edward, all of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Thomas Keim,...

Cory Taylor

Cory Taylor

Nov 12, 2020

Cory Taylor, 32, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, November 12, 2020.

He was a bright light to all who knew him and he will be greatly missed.

Those left to cherish his memory are the mother of his children, Ashli Warren of...

Terry Lynn Coker

Terry Lynn Coker

Nov 11, 2020

Terry Lynn Coker, 71, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of twenty years, Patricia Coker of San Antonio, TX; daughters, Tana’ Coker, Vanetta Coker, both of San Antonio, TX; mother, Frances Peacock Coker of Queen City, TX;...

Truitt Lamar Mitchell

Truitt Lamar Mitchell

Nov 11, 2020

Truitt Lamar Mitchell, 83, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

Truitt was a member of Boilermakers 587 for 40 years and co-owner of M&M grocery in Singer, LA for 20 years. He was most known for his farming skills, especially his watermelons. His greatest love was...

Dorothy Mae Mayes

Dorothy Mae Mayes

Nov 6, 2020

Dorothy Mae Johnson Mayes, 84, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, November 6, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Andrew Mayes and Shelia of DeRidder, LA, Walter Mayes and Adrien of Baker, LA, Robert Mayes of Baton Rouge, LA, Timothy Mayes and Margretta of DeRidder,...

Linda Gail Whiddon Chapman

Linda Gail Whiddon Chapman

Nov 5, 2020

Linda Gail Whiddon Chapman, 71, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, November 5, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of thirty-eight years, Reginald Chapman of Merryville, LA; sons, Reggie Chapman of South Carolina, Donovan Chapman and Mandy of Crestview, FL; daughters, Lisa Tutherow and Sundee...

Thelma Jean Hinds

Thelma Jean Hinds

Nov 4, 2020

Thelma Jean Hinds, 50, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Joseph Washer and Sommer of DeRidder, LA, Nathaniel Lachney of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Samantha Holland of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Allen Kimberlin, Jackie Kimberlin; sister, Renate Martinez; and...