Apr 14, 2020

Betty Louise Spikes, age 87, departed this life on April 14, 2020.  She was born November 22, 1932, to the late Elvie Smith and Everette Mason.  She is preceded in death by her late husband, Jeff “Eddie Boy” Spikes, daughter, Patsy Beckham and granddaughter, Tara JonAnn Sharp.  She is survived by her son, Johnny Sharp and wife Mary,...

Apr 13, 2020

Lela Green Foster, 87, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, April 13, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Dennis Foster of Anacoco, LA; daughters, Linda Foster of DeRidder, LA, Brenda Almsteier and Doug of DeRidder, LA; brother, Grady Green and Linda of Hartshorne, OK; grandchildren,...

Apr 11, 2020

“ABSENT FROM THE BODY AND AT HOME WITH THE LORD”

Shirley D. Smith peacefully went to be with his Lord on April 11, 2020. He was born in DeRidder to the late Herman Smith and Jeanette Shirley Smith on May 17, 1943.

Shirley graduated from DeRidder...

Apr 10, 2020

Dallas Denise Edwards Dearmon, 43, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, April 10, 2020.

Dallas loved her family and she was very artistic and crafty.  She loved painting pictures of the beach and dreaming of laying in the sand and sun.

Those left to cherish her...

Apr 10, 2020

Stella Estelle Manning Rushing, 70, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, April 10, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Felicia Manning of Dundalk, MD, Corinna Rushing of DeRidder, LA, Victoria Rushing of DeRidder, LA, Sonia Rushing of Baltimore, MD; brothers, Jerome Manning of Baltimore, MD,...

Apr 9, 2020

Wetzel Craig Dycus, 73, also known to some as “Bugger” died Thursday, April 9, 2020 at his home in Dry Creek.

He was a native of Dry Creek and resided in the Graybow Community of DeRidder for 40 plus years, before returning to Dry Creek.  He retired from Bordens Dairy Company after...

Apr 8, 2020

Edwin Keith "Big Boy" Trabue, 56, of Mittie, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Brian Keith Trabue, Robert Trabue and Rosanna, Kevin Joshua Trabue, all of Mittie, LA; daughters, Patricia Pierce of DeQuincy, LA, Amber Trabue Sargent and Corey...

Apr 7, 2020

Lois M. Galloway, 95, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life to be with her Lord and Savior, April 7, 2020.

She devoted her life to being a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She loved reading the Bible, tending her African violets, painting and crocheting.

Survived...

Apr 5, 2020

Hazel Bell Waddle LaRue, 90, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, April 5, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Larry Cooley and Angela of DeRidder, LA, Richard Boone of DeRidder, LA; brother, Charles Waddle and Endang of DeRidder, LA; sister, Willadean Robinson of DeRidder, LA;...

Apr 3, 2020

Shannon Sue Fruge Reschly, 49, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, April 3, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her father, Norman Nathan Fruge, Sr. of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Sandra Bland and William of Supply, North Carolina, Cynthia Fruge House and Curtis of Temple, TX; nephews, Travis...

Mar 30, 2020

Stephen Fey, 69, of Lake Charles, LA, passed from this life on Monday, March 30, 2020.

Stephen spent his life working as a carpenter and he owned Mid-South Drywall for many years. He loved crabbing and fishing in his free time.

Those left to cherish his...

Mar 30, 2020

Lina Miller, 85, of DeQuincy, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, March 30, 2020.

Lina spent 61 years with the 4-H with the Ragley VFC and the Louisiana VFC.  She spent most of her life baking wedding cakes out of her home bakery.  She was a proud member of the Louisiana...

Mar 29, 2020

Evelyn Marie Hinson, 84, of Woodlawn, VA, formerly of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Sunday, March 29, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Gary Hinson and Patrice of Pasadena, TX, John Thomas (Tommy) Hinson and Julie of Kingwood, TX; daughter, Cindy Blackwell and John of Woodlawn,...

Mar 25, 2020

Patricia Ann Barry Stivender (Patti), 63, of Merryville, LA, formerly of Sabine Sands, Bon Wier, TX, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are son, Korky Echols and Heather of Merryville, LA; daughters, Punky Fowler and Trey of Newton, TX, Regina Gifford and Shannon...

Mar 22, 2020

Lee L. Baggett, 67, of Longville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, March 22, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 40 years, Vicki Clark Baggett of Longville, LA; daughters, Heidi Lee Baggett of Longville, LA and Helen Senette and Zach of Westlake, LA; brothers in...

Mar 20, 2020

Dr. Henry S. Carter, 94, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of sixty-nine years, Mary Alice Carter of DeRidder, LA; son, Henry “Hank” Carter, Jr. and Sherrie of Wichita Falls, TX; daughters, Martha Pollard and Rod...

Mar 20, 2020

Annie Faye Walley, 83, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, March 20, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Dolly Weldon and Mark of DeRidder, LA; sister, Grace Lyons and Lynn of Liberty, TX; grandchildren, Christopher Weldon and Annabella Weldon, both of DeRidder, LA; and a...

Mar 20, 2020

David Clayton Brown, 68, of Longville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, March 20, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 32 years, Leah Brown of Longville, LA; son, Joseph Brown of Longville, LA; daughter, Deisi Montavy and Bert of Leesville, LA; grandchildren, David, Christopher, Mary...

Mar 19, 2020

Vicky Renee Bailey Welch, 65, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, March 19, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of nine years, Mike Welch of DeRidder, LA; son, Jacob Jones and Ashley of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Sarah Smith and Brandon of DeRidder, LA; step...

Mar 11, 2020

Mr. Loftin was born June 4, 1931 and departed this life on March 11, 2020 at the age of 88 years and nine months, while at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles. On Wednesday morning, the world lost a kind and honorable man.  In the peace and quiet of the early morning, AD slipped away in his sleep to...