Obituaries

David Allen Maddox

David Allen Maddox

Jul 20, 2021

David Allen Maddox, 48, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving partner of twenty-three years, Michael Boyles of DeRidder, LA; mother, Cathy Maddox of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Christopher Maddox of DeRidder, LA, Randell Phillips of Lake Charles, LA;...

L.C. Bailey

L.C. Bailey

Jul 19, 2021

L.C. Bailey, 71, of Beaumont, TX, passed from this life on Monday, July 19, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Pete Bailey and Sarah of Mooresville, NC, Jack Meaut and Frankie of Beaumont, TX; sister, Sylvia Pelusi of DeRidder, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family...

Carla Jeannette Giles Slaydon

Carla Jeannette Giles Slaydon

Jul 16, 2021

Carla Jeannette Giles Slaydon,59, of DeQuincy, LA passed from this life on Friday, July 16, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of eighteen years, Wayne Slaydon, Jr.; sons, James Nash and Dawn of DeQuincy, LA, Christopher Nash of Leesville, LA, Joseph Slaydon and Abbie of DeRidder, LA,...

Brenda Ann Mitchell

Brenda Ann Mitchell

Jul 16, 2021

Brenda Ann Mitchell, 72, of Deridder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 16, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of forty-four years, Jerry Mitchell of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Sherry Thompson and Jeff Holloway of Mansfield, LA; mother, Gloria Mitchell of DeRidder, LA; brother, Donald Mitchell...

Larry Gene Hines

Larry Gene Hines

Jul 16, 2021

Larry Gene Hines, 62, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 16, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Dakota James Hines of DeQuincy, LA; daughters, Casie Hines and Lacie Hines, both of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Lillie Davis and Wayne, Vickie Gill and Gene, all of...

Robert "Bobby" Joseph Carmen, Jr.

Robert "Bobby" Joseph Carmen, Jr.

Jul 12, 2021

Robert Joseph Carmen, Jr., 70, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July 12, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are son, Marshall Carmen and Andrea of Lake Charles, LA; daughters, Melanie LeJeune and Keagan of Lake Charles, LA, Lee Anna Leach and Bryan of Lake Charles, LA; sisters,...

Albert "A.W." Wayne Henderson, Sr.

Albert "A.W." Wayne Henderson, Sr.

Jul 12, 2021

Albert “A.W.” Wayne Henderson, Sr, 75, of Evans, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July, 12, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 50 years, Janell Henderson of Evans, LA; sons, Larry Don Lott & Amanda of Merryville, LA, A.W. Henderson, Jr. & Katie of Evans,...

Raymond "Ray" F. Duginski

Raymond "Ray" F. Duginski

Jul 11, 2021

Raymond “Ray” F. Duginski, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, July 11, 2021.

Ray proudly served his country in the United States Army for twenty years and twenty-eight days. He received the Bronze Star and was a Korean War and Vietnam Veteran.

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Anna Poche

Anna Poche

Jul 10, 2021

Anna Joyce Loyd Poche, 87, of Dry Creek, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, July 10, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Lynda LeDoux and Bill of Dry Creek, LA, Pat Arnold and Mike of San Antonio, TX, Terry Calloway and Delbert, Jr. of Lake Charles, LA;...

Frances A. Davis Williams

Frances A. Davis Williams

Jul 10, 2021

Frances A. Davis Williams, 93, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, July 10, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, J.D. Williams and Kathleen of DeRidder, LA, George Williams and LaDonna of Evans, LA; daughters, Dianne Carver of DeRidder, LA, Linda Arron and Butch of Bossier,...

Katherine "Kathy" Ball

Katherine "Kathy" Ball

Jul 7, 2021

Katherine Francis Erwin Ball was born on July 25, 1959 in Morgan City, LA to Ruby Rae Howard and Billy George Erwin.

Kathy was a lifelong resident of Vernon Parish where she spent her life enjoying family, grandchildren, and her dog, Pancho. Kathy spent her life taking care of others and had...

Rashard Moneak Lee

Rashard Moneak Lee

Jul 6, 2021

Rashard “Rock” Moneak Lee, 42, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, July, 6, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Rachard “Bishop” Lee of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Kiza Benjamin of DeRidder, LA; father, John Wesley Salter, Jr. of Birmingham, AL; mother, Evelyn Marie Graham of Leesville,...

Patricia "Pat" Williams

Patricia "Pat" Williams

Jul 5, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Brigette Moak Williams, 73, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July 5, 2021.

Pat was born in Mering, Germany on March 21, 1948 and became a citizen of the United States on January 15, 1957. She is loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew...

Elvin Dewayne "Doc" Holliday

Elvin Dewayne "Doc" Holliday

Jul 4, 2021

Elvin Dewayne “Doc” Holliday, 69, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, July 4, 2021.

Doc loved his family, his church, his community, and his country. He was very patriotic; how appropriate for Doc to leave this world on Independence Day. He was the Environmental Health & Safety Officer for...

Bobbie Nell Morris Christopher

Bobbie Nell Morris Christopher

Jul 2, 2021

Bobbie Nell Morris Christopher, 90, of Dry Creek, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 2, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Robert Christopher and Lynn of Dry Creek, LA; daughter, Kathy Browning and Jerome of Pangburn, AR; grandchildren, Kellie Maylen, Stacy Hammond, Dawn Atkins, Danna Woody,...

Harper Leigh Matthis

Harper Leigh Matthis

Jun 30, 2021

Harper Leigh Matthis, Infant, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Kaylee Morvant; father, Brandon Matthis; grandparents, Ricky Matthis, Darla Hooper, Jared Morvant, Nicole Beard; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends.

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Gordon "Bob" Chapples

Gordon "Bob" Chapples

Jun 28, 2021

Gordon Robert “Bob” Chapples, 67, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, June 28, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Susan Chapples; sons, Gordon Chapples, William Chapples, Chad Pruitt and Regina; brother, Brian Chapples; sisters, Patricia Chapples, Jenny Falshaw; special friends, David Durham and Charla; two...

Nealon Bruce Aycock, Sr.

Nealon Bruce Aycock, Sr.

Jun 24, 2021

Nealon Bruce Aycock, Sr., 81, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, June 24, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Patricia Aycock of DeRidder, LA; sons, Nealon Bruce Aycock, Jr. and Lisa of Lake Charles, LA, Kevin Aycock and Tammy of Rosepine,...

Alan Paul Dunbar

Alan Paul Dunbar

Jun 21, 2021

Alan Paul Dunbar, 75, died at home with his family around him on June 21, 2021. He was born March 16, 1946, in Houma Louisiana, the son of Thomas John Dunbar Sr. and Norma Mathilda Thibodaux Dunbar.

Alan graduated from Thibodaux High School, Class of 1964. Following graduation, he served 2 years...

Roy Vanbrook Carroll

Roy Vanbrook Carroll

Jun 21, 2021

Roy VanBrook Carroll, 75, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, June 21, 2021.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of fifty-five years, Sharon Carroll; sons, Raife Carroll and Carol of DeRidder, LA, Eric Carroll and Jeni of Merryville, LA; daughters, Deanna Carroll of Merryville, LA, Jill Storer...