Aug 5, 2019

Zerlene Denmond Johnson, 88, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, August 5, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Julius Johnson of Jamestown, LA, John Johnson of Livingston, TX and Gary Johnson of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Drenda Andrews & Oliver of DeFuniak Springs, FL; four grandchildren,...

Aug 4, 2019

Betty Lou Bolding Whiteley, 94, passed away at her daughter’s home in Midlothian, VA on August 4, 2019.

Betty was born in Warren, Texas on February 8, 1925, to LeeRoy Bolding and Dora Cordelia Justice. She lived in Merryville, LA for 62 years with her husband, James R. Whiteley before his passing....

Aug 3, 2019

Lawrence Anthony Rathel, Sr. passed away at the age of 85 in his adopted home town of DeRidder, LA on August 3, 2019, after a long and bravely fought illness and now is in the presence of our Lord.

He was born to B.W. and Agnes {Mullis} Rathel on May 14,1934 in...

Aug 1, 2019

Harold Lee Coon, 70, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, August 1, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 50 years, Gloria Coon of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Christina Lynn Coon of DeRidder, LA, Kimberly Dawn Howell and DWayne of DeRidder, LA, Jennifer Ann Christian...

Aug 1, 2019

Carl Melvin Jordan, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, August 1, 2019.

Carl served in the United States Army for three years. He was a member of the Sugartown Masonic Lodge and served as Master for 2 years and was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. He retired...

Jul 28, 2019

Our Queen Rose Mae Prater-Jordan was born on January 27, 1944 in Singer, Louisiana.  She was the first of three to the parentage of the late Herman Prater and Ollie Mae Prater.  Rose Mae Prater-Jordan entered into eternal rest on July 28, 2019 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital.  She is survived by her husband Mr. Tommy J. Jordan of...

Jul 26, 2019

Bennie “Gene” Cooley, 68, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 26, 2019 at home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born to Bennie “Monk” Cooley & Louise Guillory Cooley on November 18, 1950, in DeRidder, LA. Gene worked in logging for many years.  He started at the...

Jul 26, 2019

Otha Vernita Whitaker, 79, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 26, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 37 years, James Whitaker, Sr. of DeRidder, LA; sons, Rex Lynn Melvin and Lesa of Belton, TX and Louis Daniel Palousek, Jr. and Maureen of...

Jul 23, 2019

Robert Leon Lane, Sr, 45, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his, mother, Carol Venturella of DeRidder, LA; stepfather, Sam Venturella of DeRidder, LA; sons, Robert Leon Lane, Jr. and Cameron Bryce Lane, both of Rosepine, LA; brothers, Sam...

Jul 22, 2019

Vickie Marie Pinkard, age 61 of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019.  She was born December 8, 1957 in DeRidder, Louisiana to parents Warren Smith and Bobbie Cantrell Smith who preceded her in death along with her infant sister, Lisa Annette Smith.

Vickie loved traveling, fishing, flowers, shopping online and...

Jul 22, 2019

Rena Duhon Franks, 93, of Oretta, La, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at her residence.  She was a faithful Christian who served by her beloved husband’s side as they ministered to several Churches of Christ in Southwest Louisiana.

Rena was the epitome of hospitality.  She welcomed you to her home...

Jul 22, 2019

Vance Edward Iles, 42, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July 22, 2019.

Vance, was a graduate of DeRidder High School.  He attended McNeese State College, where he played football for four years.  After graduating from McNeese State University, he worked for the DeRidder City Police Department.  He later...

Jul 21, 2019

Joanne Smith Cloar, 87, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, July 21, 2019. Joanne loved her flowers and enjoyed gardening.

Those left to cherish her memories are her son, Jake Allen Cloar and Pam of Merryville, LA; daughter in law, Griselda Cloar of the Dominican Republic and Merryville, LA;...

Jul 20, 2019

Reverend Bruce Allen Carter, 66, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, July 20, 2019.

Reverend Carter served in the U.S. Army on various tours during the Vietnam era (1970 – 1980).  After Basic Training and AIT (Advanced Individual Training) he served in the 11 Bravo Straight Leg Infantry with...

Jul 19, 2019

Greg Marchie, 63, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Greg Marchie, Jr. and Rhonda of Merryville, LA, Vonnie Brandon Marchie of Sulphur, LA, Justin Randal Marchie of Saline, LA, Daniel Marchie of Columbia, TN; daughters, Amanda Lott...

Jul 18, 2019

Wyolene Thurman, 86, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Jake Manuel Thurman and John Dent Thurman, both of Merryville, LA; daughter, Rose Marie Davis and William “Bill” of Watervalley, TX; sisters, Hazel Coody of Many, LA, Christine...

Jul 16, 2019

June 24, 1926 - July 16, 2019

Bobbie Eloise Carmen, 93, of Merryville, LA passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 in Brenham, Texas.

Eloise was born in Ballinger, Texas on June 24, 1926.  She moved to Merryville, Louisiana when she was 12 and lived there for 70 years...

Jul 14, 2019

Inell Ashworth Clark, 97, of Singer, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, July 14, 2019.

Those left to cherish her son, Lawrence Clark & Cathy of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Grace Greer & Paul of Leesville, LA and Paula Rose of Singer, LA; brother Wilburn “Rabbit” Ashworth of DeQuincy, LA; sister, Irene...

Jul 12, 2019

Donna Lee Lois Bjorklund, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 12, 2019.

Donna married Neal in Marathon, Iowa in 1959.  They moved to Louisiana in November 1961.  She worked a few years on O’Neal’s Egg Farm where her husband was the manager and she was a housewife...

Jul 11, 2019

Lorean Conner Jackson, 71, of Bon Wier, TX, passed from this life on Thursday, July 11, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Curtis Earl and Angela Jackson of Newton, TX, Timothy Terrell and Carrie Jackson of Spring, TX, and Derrick Lamar Jackson of Houston, TX; daughters, Betty Bell...