Obituaries

Bonnie Lou Evans Peterson

Bonnie Lou Evans Peterson

May 6, 2019

Bonnie Lou Evans Peterson, 65, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, May 6, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Jennifer Davis and Dan of Shreveport, LA; sisters, Debra James and Glen of Rosepine, LA and Catherine Rene’ James and Jeff of Rosepine, LA; grandchildren, Luke...

Leslie David Carroll

Leslie David Carroll

May 4, 2019

Leslie David Carroll, 75, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are daughters, Lenora Wilson and Richard of DeRidder, LA, Lori Ann Moreau and Chris of Woodlawn, LA and Leslie Baldridge and Dale of Scott, LA; brother, Larry Carroll and Donita...

Charlie Joseph Guillory

Charlie Joseph Guillory

May 3, 2019

Charlie Joseph Guillory, 44, was born to Charlie Joseph and Mary Lee Landry on April 25, 1975 in DeRidder, LA.  God called Charlie home on May 3, 2019 at his sister’s home in DeRidder, LA.

Charlie was baptized at Bethel A.M.E. Church at an early age.  He attended school in Beauregard Parish. He married Kimberly...

Patricia Carol Galloway Mcknight

Patricia Carol Galloway Mcknight

May 3, 2019

Patsy McKnight, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, May 3, 2019.

Patsy loved her family very much with unconditional love.  Jesus was the center of her life and she prayed faithfully for others and was always ready to help someone in need.  She will be missed by so...

Roy "Breezy" Halstead

Roy "Breezy" Halstead

Apr 29, 2019

Roy “Breezy” Halstead, 61, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, April 29, 2019.  Graveside service will be held Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin, LA.

Larry Kenneth Williams, Sr.

Larry Kenneth Williams, Sr.

Apr 28, 2019

Larry Kenneth Williams, Sr., 79, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, April 28, 2019.

Larry was a Navy veteran. He served and protected our country for 23+ years.

Those left to cherish his memory are sons, Calvin Williams and Cindy of West Monroe, LA, Edward Anthony...

Reba Marcelle Mitcham

Reba Marcelle Mitcham

Apr 28, 2019

Reba Marcelle Mitcham, 92, of Houston, TX, passed from this life on Sunday, April 28, 2019.

Reba was born December 4, 1926 in Merryville, LA to Robert Jackson Mitcham and Martha Francis Hendrix Mitcham. She received her nursing degree from Baptist Hospital in Alexandria, LA in 1947. She was a member of...

Shellie Mae Freeman Gatson

Shellie Mae Freeman Gatson

Apr 25, 2019

Shellie Mae Freeman Gatson, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, April 25, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are sons, Larry Freeman of New Orleans, LA, Gary Marks of Oakland, CA, Karl Gatson and Lindy of Lake Charles, LA, Dan Gatson of Lake Charles, LA, Anthony Gatson...

Sylvia Mae Hare Powers

Sylvia Mae Hare Powers

Apr 24, 2019

Sylvia Mae Hare Powers, 100, of Junction, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Don Powers and Elaine of Junction, LA; daughters, June Smith and Leslie of Junction, LA and Gay Lambert and “Dog” of Junction, LA; 13 grandchildren, 26...

Polly Ann Frusha Longoria

Polly Ann Frusha Longoria

Apr 21, 2019

Polly Ann Frusha Longoria, 75, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, April 21, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are son, Russell Longoria and Pam of Ragley, LA; daughter, Melody Davis and Dennis of Gatesville, TX; sisters, Betty Galloway and Jessie Jones both of Merryville, LA; two grandchildren;...

Harold David Reynolds

Harold David Reynolds

Apr 20, 2019

Harold David Reynolds, 86, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, April 20, 2019.

Harold was retired from the Army after 22 years as an artillery specialist.  During his time serving his country, he did 3 tours in Vietnam and was a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient. He is...

James Lafayette Todd, Sr.

James Lafayette Todd, Sr.

Apr 18, 2019

James Lafayette Todd, Sr., 84, of Merryville, Louisiana, passed from this life on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are his nine children, James Todd, Jr. & Donna of Rocklin, CA, Lonnie Todd of Merryville, LA, Hollis Todd of Merryville, LA, Debrah Dickenson & Michael of Fair Oaks,...

Diann Paula Revia Bailey

Diann Paula Revia Bailey

Apr 13, 2019

Diann Paula Revia Bailey, 69, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are brother, Ernest Leon Revia, III and Carol of Houston, TX; sister, Donna Droddy and Jim of Stafford, TX; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends....

Ronnie Alan Williams

Ronnie Alan Williams

Apr 12, 2019

Ronnie Alan Williams, 74, of Cottonwood, LA, passed from this life on Friday, April 12, 2019.

Ronnie was a Navy Veteran and loved fishing in his spare time.

Those left to cherish his memory are daughters, Angela Johnson of Chattanooga, TN, Christy Rock and Jon of...

Eddie Lee Anderson

Eddie Lee Anderson

Apr 5, 2019

Eddie L. Anderson, 69, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, April 5, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are daughters, Deronda Yelladay of DeRidder, LA, Latonya Broadnax of Indianapolis, IN, Javonna Wadkins of St. Louis, MO; sons, Dale Wadkins of Cincinnati, OH, Antuan Wadkins, Winston Wadkins, and TaJi...

Jenny Rebecca Franklin

Jenny Rebecca Franklin

Apr 5, 2019

Jenny Rebecca Franklin, 46, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, April 5, 2019.

Those left to cherish her memory are son, Skyler Alexander Bryant and Carmen of DeRidder; parents, Billy and Helen Franklin of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Johnny Franklin of DeRidder, LA and Billy Franklin and Christie of DeRidder,...

Buck Ashworth

Buck Ashworth

Apr 3, 2019

Buck Ashworth, 77, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.

Buck was loved by all the knew him.  He loved the Lord and loved to spend time with family and go deer hunting.

Those left to cherish his memory are his...

Samuel "Nick" George, Jr.

Samuel "Nick" George, Jr.

Apr 2, 2019

Samuel “Nick” George, Jr., 40, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

Those left to cherish his memory are mother, Charles Ann Mitchell of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Zsanetta Myers of DeRidder, LA and Alexis DeAnna George of Henderson, TX; Aunt, Katherine Moses of Dry Creek, LA; nephew,...

Walter V. Walker

Walter V. Walker

Mar 29, 2019

Walter V. Walker, 81, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, March 29, 2019.

Charley L. Hitchens, Jr.

Charley L. Hitchens, Jr.

Mar 29, 2019

Charley L. Hitchens, Jr., 87, of DeRidder, entered into eternal rest at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA on March 29, 2019.  He was born June 5, 1931 to Charley L. Hitchens, Sr. and Edna Moore in Slaughter, LA.

Charley was a devoted husband to Lenora for 65 years.  He began...