Obituaries

Patricia "Patti" Kulaga Farris

Patricia "Patti" Kulaga Farris

Sep 2, 2017

Patricia Kulaga “Patti” Farris, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, September 2, 2017.

A 1967 graduate of DeRidder High School, Patti attended McNeese State University and then moved on to her first job at DeRidder City Water Works. Patti was a valued member of the Pine Wood Elementary staff for 14 years...

Phillip Wood

Phillip Wood

Sep 1, 2017

Phillip Wood, 69, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 1, 2017.

Graveside services will be held on September 8, 2017, at 10:00 AM at Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville, LA.

Rilynn Elizabeth Harbison

Rilynn Elizabeth Harbison

Aug 31, 2017

Rilynn Elizabeth Harbison, infant, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, August 31, 2017.

Visitation will be held Saturday, September 2, 2017 from 10:00AM – 12:00PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Graveside service will be held Saturday, September 2, 2017, at 1:00PM at Marlow Cemetery in Cravens,...

Dollie Jo "Dot" Droddy

Dollie Jo "Dot" Droddy

Aug 31, 2017

Dollie Jo “Dot” Droddy, 79, of Newton, TX, passed from this life on Thursday, August 31, 2017 in Rome, GA.

“Dot” retired from Fort Polk, Louisiana where she worked in Medical Records and Hospital Administration and was a Ministers wife for 67 years. Dot was a Super Nan to her grandchildren and...

Diane Dees Morris

Diane Dees Morris

Aug 30, 2017

Diane Dees Morris was the first child born to Kathryn Bennett Dees and Joe B. Dees on July 26, 1948.

Diane attended DeRidder schools and graduated from D.H.S., Class of 1966, and Northwestern State University in 1969, with a Bachelor’s degree in Education.

Diane and her sweetheart, E.L. Morris,...

Annie Mae Duvall Cazes

Annie Mae Duvall Cazes

Aug 30, 2017

Annie Mae Duvall Cazes, 74, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on August 30, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Rod Bailey and Patti of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Sheila Brinkley and Lewis of Merryville, LA; step-daughter, Billie Jo Knight and Richard of Knight, LA; sister, Dianne Ledoux...

Clayton Kenneth Driver

Clayton Kenneth Driver

Aug 29, 2017

Clayton Kenneth Driver, 79, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Clayton Kenneth Driver, Jr. and Grace of Vidor, TX; daughters, Blanche Elizabeth Driver and David Honea of DeRidder, LA, Marietta Kay Driver of Fort Mitchell, KY, June...

Patsy L. Ellias

Patsy L. Ellias

Aug 27, 2017

Patsy L. Ellias, 74, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, August 27, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Sam Ellias and Geri of Leesville, LA; brother, Johnny W. Cook & Mary Beth of Leesville, LA; sister, Sharon Harriman Stuart and Monroe of DeRidder, LA; step...

Jewel "Buddy" Ralph Cazes

Jewel "Buddy" Ralph Cazes

Aug 26, 2017

Jewel “Buddy” Ralph Cazes born on March 28, 1936 to Jewel Cazes and Lucille L. Gravois.  Born in Holmsolms, LA, passed from this life on August 26, 2017.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Annie Cazes of DeRidder, LA; two daughters, Vicki & Charlie Bernard of Zachary, LA and Debra...

Paula Tonnette Johnson Schaffer

Paula Tonnette Johnson Schaffer

Aug 23, 2017

Paula Tonnette Johnson Schaffer, 53 of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 23, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Christinya Arcenaux of Alexandria, LA and Amanda Vallejo & husband Jesse of Gatesville, TX; father, Thomas Johnson and stepmother, Linda Johnson of DeRidder, LA; brother, Troy...

Jimmy Joe Pannell

Jimmy Joe Pannell

Aug 20, 2017

Jimmy Joe Pannell, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, August 20, 2017.

A Memorial Service will be held in his honor and hosted at the American Legion in Deridder, LA, at 1:00 PM, Thursday, August 24, 2017.

John Elliott Pruitt

John Elliott Pruitt

Aug 19, 2017

John Elliott Pruitt, 58, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, August 19, 2017.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sandra Pruitt of DeRidder, LA; son, John Andrew Pruitt of Lake Charles, LA; daughters, Madelyn Pruitt, Miranda Pruitt, Maigen Pruitt, and Sydney Pruitt all of DeRidder, LA;...

Kathy Ann Elliott

Kathy Ann Elliott

Aug 19, 2017

Kathy Ann Elliott, 62, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, August 19, 2017.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Daniel Elliott and Heather of Robeline, LA, and Jesse Elliott of Baton Rouge, LA; daughter; Katherine McGee and Joshua of Merryville, LA; brothers, Philip Thornbery and Celia...

Verna Marie Pruitt

Verna Marie Pruitt

Aug 15, 2017

Verna Marie Pruitt, 73, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, into the arms of Jesus.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Joe Kelly & Lori of Merryville, LA; daughters, Mildred Owens & Jeff of Leesville, LA, Sylvia (Chris) Emmons of Leesville, LA and...

Patricia Neal Matherne

Patricia Neal Matherne

Aug 8, 2017

Patricia Neal Matherne, 63, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on August 8, 2017.

Pat touched many lives with her kindness and generosity. She never met a stranger and was a good friend to everyone. She loved deeply and wholeheartedly.  She never missed an opportunity to spread happiness with her unique...

Malvern C. Galloway

Malvern C. Galloway

Aug 6, 2017

Malvern C. Galloway, 90, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on August 6, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Malvern was born in DeRidder, Louisiana on April 5, 1927 and was known to family and friends as “M.C. or Vern”.  He loved the outdoors – camping, fishing, hunting,...

Esther Rosale Mcdaniel

Esther Rosale Mcdaniel

Aug 4, 2017

Esther Rosale McDaniel, 68, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, August 4, 2017.

She was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Kandy Leahy & husband Brian of Laquey, MO; son, Robbey Swank of Colorado;...

Lonnie C. Cole, Jr.

Lonnie C. Cole, Jr.

Aug 3, 2017

Lonnie C. Cole, Jr., 92, was born October 11, 1924 and passed away August 3, 2017 holding the hand of his devoted wife of 70 years, Anna Verne, and surrounded by his loving family.

L.C., affectionally known as PapPaw was a Christian, proud veteran of WWII, a mechanic at Transco Pipeline for...

Jayse Allen Ray Pierce

Jayse Allen Ray Pierce

Jul 31, 2017

Jayse Allen Ray Pierce, 3, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July 31, 2017.

Our “Superman” was so special to us.  Jayse will truly be missed and forever treasured in our hearts.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Tony and B’trice Pierce, and...

Lucille Lois Bassett Harvey

Lucille Lois Bassett Harvey

Jul 30, 2017

Lucille Lois Bassett Harvey was born October 29, 1924 in Pickering, LA, to the late W. Bassett and Lily Mae Williams. She was the youngest of four children.   (Lula Matthews, Herman Tyson, and Annie Bell McClinton - DeRidder, LA). Both parents and siblings all preceded her in death.

Lucille confessed a hope...