May 12, 2018

Kirk Douglas Jones, 50, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, May 12, 2018.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, May 19, 2018, at 1:30 PM at Sunrise Baptist Church in DeRidder, LA. Kirk Douglas Jones was born to the late Rev. Frank Jones Jr. and Jeraldine Jones in DeRidder,...

May 8, 2018

Bertha Beatrice Melvin, 92, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 8, 2018.

Visitation and funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Starlight Missionary Baptist Church in DeRidder, LA.  Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 AM. ...

May 7, 2018

Anna Verne Callaway Cole was born March 8, 1929 in DeQuincy, Louisiana. She passed away May 7, 2018.  She was well known to most everyone simply as “MamMaw”. She was a passionate, devoted, loving, Christian Mother and Grandmother, not only to her family but to countless others she met and loved.  She was known for her feisty, yet...

May 6, 2018

Charles Andrew Buffington, 77, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, May 6, 2018.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Buffington of Merryville, LA; step-son, Adam Ellis of Washington State; daughters, Tammy Lewis of Michigan and Kim Girouard of Auburn, ME; step-daughter, Nancy Ellis of Republic,...

May 5, 2018

Jimmy Lee Smith, 69, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, May 5, 2018.

Jimmy served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.  He was a huge Tennessee Titans fan and loved to sit on the porch with a cup of coffee and listen to the...

May 4, 2018

Derline Marie Whiddon, 68, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on May, 4, 2018.

Visitation and Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, May 8, 2018.  Visitation will start at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home, in DeRidder, LA until the time of Funeral service at...

May 2, 2018

Phil Boyette, 79, of Grant, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 2, 2018.

Mr. Phil served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army.  After his military service, he attended college and earned a masters degree in education and taught and coached for several schools in Louisiana. ...

Apr 28, 2018

William Wayne Hennigan, 81, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, April 28, 2018.

Visitation and Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 11, 2018.  Visitation will start at 10:00 AM at the First Apostolic Church in Merryville, LA until the time of Funeral service at 2:00 PM also...

Apr 27, 2018

Brenda Janice White, 57, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, April 27, 2018.

Visitation will be held Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 5:00 - 9:00 PM at the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in DeRidder, LA.  Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 30, 2018, at 11:00...

Apr 26, 2018

Huey P. Roberson, Sr., transitioned from life on April 26, 2018 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital after a short illness.  He was born in Grant Parish, reared in Natchitoches Parish and spent the majority of his life in DeRidder, La.  Roaming the streets of DeRidder and Leesville, he was notoriously known as the Cement Finishing Man.

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Apr 22, 2018

Patricia “Patti” Durham Mayo, a 7 year resident of the Fernandina Beach area, was welcomed from her home into Heaven on April, 22, 2018.  Patty was blessed to pass surrounded by her family in their home in Fernandina Beach, FL.

Born on December 9, 1963 in DeRidder, LA., Patti attended DeRidder schools...

Apr 18, 2018

Donnie Ray Irey, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 20, 2018, from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at Pine Hill Baptist Church in Leesville, LA.  Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 3:00 PM also at Pine...

Apr 17, 2018

Robert Edward Foshee, 74, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on April 17, 2018.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 54 years, Louise Cooper Foshee; son, William Timothy Foshee and Sharon of Colfax, LA; daughter, Delean Freet and Rodney of Jacksonville, FL; sister, Sharon Chevalier and...

Apr 16, 2018

Shelia Janiece Dixson, 57, of Newport, TN, passed from this life on Monday, April 16, 2018.

Shelia loved to read, was awesome at arts and crafts and was a mother to all that needed a little mothering.  She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and NaNa to her grandchildren.  She will truly be missed...

Apr 15, 2018

Modest Lofton, 75, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, April, 15, 2018.

Mrs. Lofton taught school in the Beauregard Parish School System for 34 years, helping shape the minds and lives of countless students. She served willingly and faithfully at Mt. Zion Baptist Church and in the community.

Apr 14, 2018

Bobbie Harper Pippin Evans, 84, entered into the eternal rest Saturday, April 14, 2018 in Sulphur, LA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mittie Harper; brothers, Frank (Bo Beep) and Donnie Harper and daughter, Debra Ann Pippin.

She is survived by her son, Brad (Becky)...

Apr 12, 2018

Steven Henry Tavares, Sr., 61, of DeRidder, LA, born on January 26, 1957 in Honolulu, Hawaii, passed from this life on Thursday, April 12, 2018. He served his country in the Army during the Vietnam era and after his service, decided to stay in the Leesville/ DeRidder area.  He was an all-around great person, and he was a...

Apr 11, 2018

Helen Ruth Spikes Walker, 71, of DeRidder, LA, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.

Those left to cherish her memory are her three daughters, Loraine Washington, Felicia Smith, Aura Reynolds, all of DeRidder, LA; seven brothers; Donald Spikes (Delores) of DeRidder, LA, Ellis...

Apr 8, 2018

John Robert Faulkner, 64, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, April 8, 2018.

Mr. Faulkner served his country in the United States Army and retired after 22 years of service.  He loved to do yardwork and was a handyman that could fix all kinds of things.  John was a...

Apr 7, 2018

Brother Julian Pernell Turner, Jr. sunrise came on Good Friday, March 30, 2018 in Jamaica, NY.  He was born at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX on June 22, 1948 to the late MSgt. Julian P. Turner, Sr. (born in Montgomery County MD) and the late Pearl B. Clark Turner (born in Rapides Parish). Julian was baptized at...