Aug 18, 2024

Charles N. Tuck, 85, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, August 18, 2024. 

Charles was a lifetime employee of Boise Cascade (now PCA). He loved being an operator on the paper machine where he was a part of the original startup crew in 1969. Before retiring at the age of seventy-one, he worked in special assignments at the...

Aug 17, 2024

Paula Denise Branch Anderson, 71, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, August 17, 2024. 

She was a fun, outspoken, free spirit, loving wife, and grandmother. 

Paula always had a smile on her face and a wild idea in her heart. She had three children and took on a bonus child to raise as well. Paula enjoyed fishing and being...

Aug 17, 2024

 Tommy Dale Sanders, 68, of Sugartown, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, August 17, 2024. 

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Randall Sanders and Alicia of Merryville, LA; daughter, Angie Collins and Greg of Merryville, LA; parents, Johnny and Winnie Sanders of Sugartown, LA; brother, Gary Sanders and Diane of Mena, AR; Linda Marcantel and Butch of...

Aug 17, 2024

Minister Timothy Wayne Leger, a beloved member of the DeRidder community, passed away on August 17, 2024. He was born on February 13, 1960, in DeRidder, LA, to a family that would grow to cherish and celebrate his life.

Timothy graduated from DeRidder High School and later pursued his calling in ministry, receiving his ministerial license while attending Starlight Missionary Baptist...

Aug 16, 2024

Mary Ann McIlvain Whiddon. 83, passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 16, 2024.She was born on March 08, 1941, in Houston, TX to Otis and Alpha McIlvain. 

Mary Ann was a vibrant spirit with a heart of gold. After graduating from M.B. Smiley High School in Houston and barber school, she embarked on a career as a skilled...

Aug 13, 2024

Johnie Fay Reed Myers, 79, of Starks, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. 

Those left to cherish memory are her sons, William Myers and Elizabeth of Starks, LA, Douglas Myers and Connie of Vidor, TX; daughter, Janice Wilkerson and Johnny of Vidor, TX; ten grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and...

Aug 1, 2024

Victoria “Micky” Butler Bailey was born July 29, 1932, to Melvin and Myrl Butler. She was the youngest of nine siblings. The Butler family originally moved to Louisiana from Oklahoma in 1916, and her grandparents built a house across from what is now Broadlands Church, and her grandfather was instrumental in establishing the Broadland Community Building. The Butler families were...

Aug 1, 2024

Virginia Perry Averitt, 84, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, August 1, 2024.  

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Rick Perry and Beverly of Merryville, LA, Susan Schiro and Phil of Merryville, LA, Ron Averitt and Glenda of Merryville, LA; brother, Bill Lampin and Pat of Tyler, TX, Jimmy Lampin and Jessie of Longview,...

Aug 1, 2024

Eddie Wayne Corbett, 75, of South Toledo Bend, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

Eddie was a firm believer in God first, then family. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and his church family. Eddie was a member of Anacoco First Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School. He worked at Boise Cascade...

Jul 31, 2024

Robert Scott Bradshaw passed peacefully from his life on 7/31/2024.

Scott, as he was known, was a 1993 graduate of DeRidder High School, a 1995 & 1996 graduate of the former Lamar Salter Technical College (now Sowella) in Leesville, LA (Computer Operations, Information Processing & an Associate of Arts in Office Systems Technology), a 1997 & 1998 graduate of LaSalle University...

Jul 30, 2024

Obie Nathaniel Williams, 71, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Obie was born to Lee Williams and Leona Bettis Williams, on March 1, 1953, in Bancroft, Louisiana. He grew up in Bancroft along with his six siblings, and graduated with the Class of 1970 from Hyatt High School.

In 1981, Obie married Patricia Johnson and within...

Jul 29, 2024

David Wayne “Crockpot” Crockett, 43, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on July 29, 2024. 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jennifer Elliott Crockett of DeRidder, LA; son, Jamarcus Evans of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Kiara Romero of OK; sisters, Keisha Ven’Troy of DeRidder, LA, Taisha Crockett Hadnott of Houston, TX and a host of cousins, other family...

Jul 28, 2024

Faxon Lea “Smittie” Smith Ross, 89, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. 

Faxon’s love for God and her family was number one in her life. She was born November 19, 1934, in Leesville, LA. She married Macle Lee Ross on November 8, 1953. They were married for fifty-five years and...

Jul 27, 2024

Bruce Michael Lehto, 75, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

Bruce was born in DeRidder, Louisiana on April 18, 1949 to Hugh John Lehto and Velma Rae Lewis in DeRidder, Louisiana, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by...

Jul 25, 2024

Dora Faye Dick Abshire, 69, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of forty-five years, John Abshire of Rosepine, LA; daughter, Joni Abshire Pecson and John of Leesville, LA; brothers, Darrell Dick of Junction, LA, Patrick Dick...

Jul 22, 2024

Barbara Lynn Rhame, 78, of Lake Charles, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July 22, 2024.

Barbara (affectionately known as “Meems” to her grandchildren) lived a very long, fun, and rewarding life. Barbara was born and raised in DeRidder, La and was a graduate of DeRidder High School (Class of 1964)....

Jul 20, 2024

Betty Jo Lewis Moses, 81, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Johnny Lewis of Alexandria, LA, Joe Lewis and Linda of DeRidder, LA, James Lewis and Amy of Oconomowoc, WI, Doug Moses and Natasha of Rosepine, LA,...

Jul 18, 2024

Rev. Ewell ‘Old Faithful’ Archield, husband, father, grandfather (Paw Paw), great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, neighbor, and pillar, was born on December 14, 1930, in Hutton, LA. He took his heavenly flight on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He graduated from Beauregard Parish Training School...

Jul 15, 2024

Herbert Edward Strange, Jr., 83, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July 15, 2024.

Herbert graduated from DeRidder High School and went on to attend LSU where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He owned and operated Bryan and Strange Accounting Firm and Business Consulting for many years. Herb was...

Jul 12, 2024

Beverly Ann Elizabeth Campbell Yawn, 70, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, July 12, 2024.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Randy Yawn and Erika of Bon Wier, TX, Stephen “Dude” Yawn of Merryville, LA; daughters, Sharon Renea Dixson and Scott of Merryville, LA, Sheila Jarrell...