Obituaries
Jimmy Earl Cooley
Oct 8, 2024
Jimmy Earl Cooley, 88 years old, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 21, 1936 and raised in his hometown of DeRidder, Louisiana by his Mother Ermel and local Fire Department Chief of 42 years Father, J.B.. Later he attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where he earned a...
Bob Wallace Dufrene
Oct 8, 2024
Bob Wallace Dufrene, 88 years old, passed away on October 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 21, 1936, Bob was known for his hard work, friendly demeanor and kind heart.
He loved working at doing woodwork and making things. He would help anyone with, whatever they needed welded or any carpentry work repairs. Bob never met a...
Dewilla Kay Fowler
Oct 8, 2024
Dewilla Kay Sanders Fowler, born on July 28, 1957, in DeRidder, LA, passed away on October 8, 2024. She was a loving mother to her four children and was known for her passion for bingo, her adoration of Chihuahua puppies, rocking babies, and making dumplings for her family.
Dewilla worked in the food industry as a food cook and enjoyed sharing...
Eddie Wayne Calhoun
Oct 3, 2024
Eddie Wayne Calhoun, a true southern gentleman, passed away on October 3, 2024, in Rosepine, LA. Born on December 8, 1951, in DeRidder, LA, he was known for his love of fishing, cooking, and spending time with friends at his camp on Toledo Bend, Eddie was a familiar face in the community. His greatest joy was spending time with his...
Mercury Spikes Olivier
Sep 30, 2024
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Revelation 21:4
Our Queen, Mercury Spikes-Olivier was born in DeRidder, LA on November 12, 1936. Mrs. Mercury peacefully died Monday, September 30, 2024, at home surrounded by...
Joseph "Red" Edward Allen
Sep 30, 2024
Joseph "Red" Edward Allen, 67 years old of DeRidder passed away on September 30, 2024 at Westwood Manor surrounded by his loving family. He had a heart of gold, unforgetting smile, and love for all of his family and friends.
Red was born on May 8, 1957, in Binghamton, NY to the late Charles B. Allen Sr. and Theresa M. Allen....
Frankie Annette Burns Bertrand
Sep 28, 2024
Frankie was born 'Frankie Annette Burns" in Hicks, LA on March 12,1938. Mrs. Bertrand peacefully died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont, TX, surrounded by her son, Roger, daughter-in-law, Sharon and God daughter, Gayle.
Frankie was preceded in death by her husband, Bert, sons, Troy & Rickey, her parents, Alvin & Anna Belle Burns, sisters, Nora, Vern &...
Norris Gregory Cagle
Sep 28, 2024
Norris Gregory Cagle, 90 years old passed away on September 28, 2024, In DeRidder, LA due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. He had a heart of gold, an unforgetting smile, and love for all his family and friends.
He loved to watch sports on TV, especially LSU football, fishing at Toledo Bend, and talk about his lifetime stories. Greg had a...
Maylene Nalley
Sep 28, 2024
Maylene Savania Brister Nalley, born on May 2, 1962, in DeRidder, LA, passed away on September 28, 2024, at the age of 62. She was a beloved homemaker who found joy in reading and working on puzzle books. Maylene cherished precious moments with her grandchildren and family.
Maylene is survived by her loving husband of forty-two years, Kelly Nalley, Sr. of...
Linda Kae Funk Green
Sep 27, 2024
Linda Kae Funk Green, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on September 27, 2024, in Merryville, LA, at the age of 77. She was born in Higgins, TX, on December 13, 1946. Linda devoted her life to her family as a homemaker and was known for her talent in sewing, quilting, painting, and drawing.
Linda was a member of the...
Joel Samuel Bullock
Sep 26, 2024
Joel Bullock, 74 years old passed away on September 26, 2024. He was a cherished member of the Rosepine community and had a passion for sports. His profound impact on those around him will always be remembered.
He loved to watch sports, fish, and dirt track racing.
Joel is survived by his children; Sammy and wife Brandi Bullock of Dry Creek, LA,...
John Garrie Sandlin
Sep 26, 2024
John Garrie Sandlin, 90years old passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 26, 2024. He was a beloved husband, friend, and mentor to many. He will be remembered for his kindness, grace, and unwavering love for everyone. His legacy will live on through all those who had the privilege of knowing him.
John had a long a distinguished military...
LaRue Cooley
Sep 26, 2024
J. LaRue Cooley of Singer, LA, a beloved figure in the Beauregard Parish School System as a dedicated Coach, Teacher, Principal and School Board Member for over 30 years, passed away on September 26, 2024, at the age of 88 in Rosepine, LA. Born on October 23, 1935, LaRue touched the lives of countless students, colleagues, and community members through...
Margaret Jean Ward
Sep 25, 2024
Margaret Jean Ward passed away surrounded by her family on September 25, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mom, Mimi, and friend. Margaret will be remembered for her kindness, grace, faith, and unwavering love for her family and friends. Her legacy will live on through all those who had the privilege of knowing her.
Margaret was born February 22, 1959, to...
Sandra "Cricket" Terrell Langley
Sep 25, 2024
Sandra "Cricket" Lanell Terrell Langley, 74, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
Sandra or "Cricket" as she was known to her family and friends was a faithful member of Merryville United Pentecostal Church for over fifty years. She was a Sunday School Teacher, the Sunday School secretary and the Ladies Leader. She will be missed...
Kenneth Miers
Sep 25, 2024
Kenneth Miers, born on March 14, 1957, in Seattle, Washington, passed away on September 25, 2024. A devoted husband, father, and brother, Kenneth was known for his love of the outdoors, spending his days riding his John Deere tractor, fishing, and hunting. He found solace in the words of Louis L'Amour, his favorite author, and worked as a dedicated lab...
Mildred McDonald McKee
Sep 22, 2024
Mildred McDonald McKee was born August 12, 1936 to Louis and Janie McDonald and passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at the Woodlands Nursing Home in Leesville, LA. She grew up in Hyatt/Fields with her sister, Margaret, whom she loved dearly. She graduated from Hyatt High School with her cousins.
She worked for Dr. Brown and Dr. Carter in DeRidder...
Clifford Glen Coleman
Sep 19, 2024
We are saddened to announce the passing of Clifford Glen Coleman,79, of Singer, LA, born on July 27, 1945, in Lake Charles, LA, who left us on September 19, 2024. Clifford was a married to Fay for 31 years, a devoted Dad to his three children Jerry, Christina, and Janie, and a proud pawpaw.
Clifford graduated from Singer High School, served...
Alice Ruth Hanspard Garner
Sep 15, 2024
Alice Ruth Hanspard Garner, 84, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Alice Hanspard Garner was born to the late Lucy and Hiram Hanspard on August 2, 1940 in Quitman, Mississippi. At an early age she united with the Mt. Gillend Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Hardaway.
In 1955, she moved to DeRidder, Louisiana with...
George Deason
Sep 13, 2024
George William "G.W./Jake" Deason, 77, of Rosepine, Louisiana, passed from this life on September 13th, 2024.
Survived by wife, Linda "Polly" Williamson Deason; daughter, Britany; son, Jerry DeWitt (all current residents of Minnesota); three sisters, Bernice, Bonnie and Nita; five grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Preceded in death by parents, Lonnie and Mertie James Deason; brothers, Willie Ray, Darrell, Wayne, and...
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