Obituaries

Obituaries for January 15, 2026

  • A funeral service for Mary Joann Bellard LeBlanc will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Jeane’s Funeral Service. The burial will follow in Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. A visitation will be held at Jeane’s on January 16th from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Joann passed away January 8, 2026, in Leesville, Louisiana at the age of 76.
  • Jerry Gordon Schaller, 88, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church on Saturday, January 17th. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and a service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Mason Bartlett officiating.
  • Pauline Young Holmes, 90, of DeRidder, LA passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026. Visitation will be Saturday, January 17 from 9am-11am at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Funeral service will be Saturday, January 17 at 11am at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Interment will be at Beauregard Cemetery. Rev. Dr. Paul Holmes and Rev. Dr. Keith Stevenson will officiate.
  • Funeral services for Manfried “Bit” Johnson will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at First United Pentecostal Church in Leesville with Reverend Louis Magee, Reverend Rod Buller, James McKee and Pastor Mark Christian officiating. The burial will follow at the Oak Forest Cemetery. A visitation will be held at First United Pentecostal Church on Friday, January 16th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, January 17th from 8:00 a.m. until the time of service. Manfried passed away January 13, 2026, in Alexandria, Louisiana at the age of 87
  • Services for Asia Marie Scott will be held at Labby Memorial Funeral home in DeRidder with visitation beginning Saturday January 24th at 930 – 1100 a.m. with services starting at 11 also at Labby. Asia Marie Scott passed away on Jan 11th.
  • Marlon Glen “Ham” Hamilton, passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 67, Cremation has been entrusted to Myers Colonial Funeral Home, and the family will host a private service on a later date.

Obituaries for January 14, 2026

Gary Webster Cooley, 71, of DeRidder, LA passed away Friday, January 9, 2026. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 14 from llam-1pm at Chaddick Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Wednesday, January 14 at 1pm at Chaddick Funeral Home. Interment will be at Old Cypress Cemetery. Rev. Jason Hoychick will officiate.

Frances Edith Bohon Cooley, age 80, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM with services beginning at 2:00 PM at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana. Family burial will take place at Beauregard Cemetery directly after the service.

Jerry Gordon Schaller, 88, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church on Saturday, January 17th. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and a service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Mason Bartlett officiating.

Pauline Young Holmes, 90, of DeRidder, LA passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026. Visitation will be Saturday, January 17 from 9am-11am at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Funeral service will be Saturday, January 17 at 11am at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Interment will be at Beauregard Cemetery. Rev. Dr. Paul Holmes and Rev. Dr. Keith Stevenson will officiate.

Obituaries for January 13, 2026

  • Debra Wendel was born on November 30, 1954, in San Augustine Texas, to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mills, and passed peacefully on January 10, 2026, in Bronson Texas at the age of 71 surrounded by the love of her family. Visitation is planned for Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, TX. A celebration of life service will be Saturday, January 31, 2026, 11:00 AM, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home San Augustine, TX.
  • Funeral Services for Levi “Dalton” Herrington, 95, of Florien, LA, will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home with Bro. Wayne Chance, and Rev. Kelly Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in the Middle Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
  • Frances Edith Bohon Cooley, age 80, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM with services beginning at 2:00 PM at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana. Family burial will take place at Beauregard Cemetery directly after the service.
  • Jerry Gordon Schaller, 88, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church on Saturday, January 17th. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and a service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Mason Bartlett officiating.

Obituaries for January 12, 2026

  • Funeral Services for Gloria Joyce Combs, 91, of Many, LA, will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Father Tim Hurd officiating. Burial will follow in the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Warren Meadows Funeral Home in Many, LA.
  • William Eddie “Bill” Roach passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life marked by love for his family and quiet strength. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cassandra M. Roach, who passed away in 2004.
  • Jerry Gordon Schaller, 88, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. A Memorial Service will be held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church on Saturday, January 17th. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and a service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Mason Bartlett officiating.

Obituaries for January 9, 2026

  • Funeral services for Robin Sue Stark Friday, January 9, 2026, 11:30 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church with interment to follow at Antioch Baptist Cemetery in Florien, Louisiana.
  • Visitation for Leila Harris Saturday, January 10, 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Many, LA. Funerals services will be  Saturday, January 10, 2026, 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Many, Louisiana.
  • Samuel Perez Jr., passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 86. Funeral service will be at Myers Colonial Funeral Home today at 10:00 AM
  • Lynda Gayle Laurent, who left us on January 6, 2026. Funeral service will be held today, at 10:00 AM, at New Sunrise Baptist Church. Brother Larry Laurent and Brother Berry Dousey will officiate the service. After the service, Lynda will be laid to rest at Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville, LA
  • Andrew Grays Jr. passed away at his home on January 3, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m at 601 S. Fourth Street, Leesville, Louisiana 71446.
  • Alton John Cain, Jr. went to e with his Lord and Savior on January 7, 2026, at his home in Sieper, La. at the age of 97 surrounded by his family. Funeral services for Alton will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026, a t First Baptist Church of Pitkin. The burial will follow ii Blue Branch Cemetery under the direction of Jeane’ Funeral Service. A visitation will be held at First Baptist Church of Pitkin today from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.
  • A graveside service for Gwyn Williamson Smart will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday January 10, 2026, at Old Anacoco Cemetery with Rev rend Kelly Ware officiating under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service.
  • Susan Workman, 48, passed away on Tuesday, January 06, 2026. No Services are scheduled at this time.

Obituaries for January 8, 2026

  • Mrs. Peggy Joyce House Sowell, age 90, of Chireno, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Graveside services are set for– 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Sowell Cemetery in San Augustine County with Bro David Baxley officiating.
  • Mr. Michael Patrick Sowell, age El, a longtime resident of San Augustine County, Texas, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Autumn Leaves Health Care Center in Henderson, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Attoyac Baptist Church, located at 600 FM 3316 in San Augustine County, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2 00 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2026, at Attoyac Baptist Church with Bro. Mark Green officiating. Interment will follow at Attoyac Cemetery.
  • Mr. Herman McDaniel, age 79, of Conroe, Texas, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel.
  • Visitation for Leila Harris will be Saturday, January 10, 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Many, LA. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 10, 2026, 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Many, Louisiana.
  • Samuel Perez Jr., passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 86. A public viewing at Myers Colonial Funeral Home on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. A funeral service will follow on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM
  • Lynda Gayle Laurent, who left us on January 6, 2026. A public viewing on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at New Sunrise Baptist Church in Otis, LA. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM, also at New Sunrise Baptist Church. Brother Larry Laurent and Brother Berry Dousey will officiate the service. After the service, Lynda will be laid to rest at Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville, LA
  • Andrew Grays Jr. passed away at his home on January 3, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at 601 S. Fourth Street, Leesville, Louisiana 71446.
  • Susan Workman, 48, passed away on Tuesday, January 06, 2026. No Services are scheduled at this time.

Obituaries for January 7, 2026

  • Mr. Michael Patrick Sowell, age E 1, a longtime resident of San Augustine County, Texas, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Autumn Leaves Health Care Center in Henderson, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Attoyac Baptist Church, located at 600 FM 3316 in San Augustine County, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:D0 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2026, at Attoyac Baptist Church with Bro. Mark Green officiating. Interment. will follow at Attoyac Cemetery.
  • A memorial service for Leila Susilawati Harris, 77, will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Many, Louisiana. A visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Officiating the service will be Reverand Lonnie Crawford.
  • Funeral services for Robin Sue Stark, 54, will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church, 560 Dess Rd., Florien, Louisiana with a burial to follow. A visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Officiating the service will be Brother Wayne Chance.
  • Edward D. Trichel, a beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, in Minden, Louisiana, at the age of 85. Born on March 18, 1940, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Eddie Trichel and Loraine Gourdon Trichel. A graveside service honoring Edward’s life will take place on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Clear Lake Cemetery near Goldonna, Louisiana, starting at too PM. The family invites friends for visitation at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, Louisiana, on January 8, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
  • Brian Eugene Halstead, died on December 27, 2025, at the age of 56 in DeRidder, Louisiana. A funeral service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home, with a public viewing prior to the service starting at 11:00 AM. Father Travis will officiate the service. Following the service, Brian will be laid to rest at 1:30 PM at Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville, LA.
  • Andrew Grays Jr. passed away at his home on January 3, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at 601 S. Fourth Street, Leesville, Louisiana 71446.

Obituaries for January 6, 2026

A graveside service for Luther Gordon Brister Sr. will be held on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 at Oak Forest Cemetery, at 1:00 PM. Pallbearers will be Bobby Brister, Justin Moshier, Eugene Wallace, Jody Burge, Tony Willis, Hunter Derouin, and Mason Derouin.

Beverly Faye Keel, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away on December 28, 2025. A memorial service to celebrate Beverly’s life will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home, with a public viewing preceding the service at 2:00 PM.

Brian Eugene Halstead, died on December 27, 2025, at the age of 56 in DeRidder, Louisiana. A funeral service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home, with a public viewing prior to the service starting at 11:00 AM. Father Travis will officiate the service. Following the service, Brian will be laid to rest at 1:30 PM at Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville, LA.

Obituaries for January 2, 2026

  • Mr. Robert Wayne Baker, age 63, of San Augustine, Texas, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at CHI St. Luke’s Medical Center in Lufkin, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, January 2, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 p m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel.
  • Chelsea Danielle (Wall) Harvey, age 34, of Broaddus, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at her residence. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, located at 310 FM 83 East in Broaddus, Texas. A Celebration of Life memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Trinity
  • Jo-Etta Gay Richardson, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed away on December 26, 2025. Visitation will be Friday, January 2, 2026, from 10am-1pm at Chaddick Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Friday, January 2, 2026, at 1 pm at Chaddick Funeral Home. Interment will be at Rosepine Cemetery. Rev. George Lee Glass will officiate.
  • Eugene Parson, who passed away on December 24, 2025, in Deridder, Louisiana at the age of 82. A funeral service will be held in honor of Eugene on January 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the New Testament Apostolic Church. Prior to the service, a public viewing will take place at the church starting at 10:00 AM. Following the service, Eugene will be laid to rest in Beauregard Cemetery in Deridder, Louisiana.
  • Peggy Salter Green, 88, of Rosepine, Louisiana. She passed away peacefully on Sunday. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Both services will be held at Myers—Colonial Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Lewis Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana.
  • Judy L. Summerell, 78, of Natchitoches, La., went peacefully to her heavenly home on Friday, December 26, 2025. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 3, 2025, at the Hornbeck First Baptist Church with services starting at 1:00 pm.
  • James Kennedy Koss known lovingly as Jim, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 424 Hwy 111 Merryville, LA, on Sunday January 4th, 2026, at 2:00 PM, led by his dear friend and pastor, Bro. Jim Miers.
  • David Awa Mawae passed away at the age of 80. Memorial services will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be held onMonday, January 5th from 11:00 A.M. until time of service at the funeral home.
  • Beverly Faye Keel, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away on December 28, 2025. A memorial service to celebrate Beverly’s life will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home, with a public viewing preceding the service at 2:00 PM.
  • Brian Eugene Halstead, died on December 27, 2025, at the age of 56 in DeRidder, Louisiana. A funeral service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home, with a public viewing prior to the service starting at 11:00 AM. Father Travis will officiate the service. Following the service, Brian will be laid to rest at 1:30 PM at Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville, LA.

Obituaries for December 31, 2025

  • Michael “Mike” Paul Brown, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 31, 2025 from 11am-1pm at Chaddick Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 1pm at Chaddick Funeral Home. Interment will be at Hopewell Cemetery. Rev. Nelson Santa Anna and Rev. Steve Thomas will officiate.
  • Helga Becker Green, 87, of Leesville, passed away Peacefully at home on December 27, 2025. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 beginning at 12:00 PM with services following at 2:00 PM, both at Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Her final resting place will be Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
  • Betty JoAnn Spence Anderson, a beloved friend, devoted aunt, and passionate cook, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, at the age of 93. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday December 31, 2025, at 11:00am in the chapel of Myers Colonial Funeral Home located in DeRidder, LA. Pastor Richard “Dick” Metz and Pastor Bill Smith will officiate the services. A visitation will be held on Wednesday December 31, 2025, at 10:00am until the service at 11:00am. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service on a later date in Converse, Louisiana.
  • Jo-Etta Gay Richardson, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed away on December 26, 2025. Visitation will be Friday, January 2, 2026, from 10am-1prn at Chaddick Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Friday, January 2, 2026, at 1pm at Chaddick Funeral Home. Interment will be at Rosepine Cemetery. Rev. George Lee Glass will officiate.
  • Eugene Parson, who passed away on December 24, 2025, in Deridder, Louisiana at the age of 82. A funeral service will be held in honor of Eugene on January 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the New Testament Apostolic Church. Prior to the service, a public viewing will take place at the church starting at 10:00 AM. Following the service, Eugene will be laid to rest in Beauregard Cemetery in Deridder, Louisiana.
  • Peggy Salter Green, 88, of Rosepine, Louisiana. She passed away peacefully on Sunday. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Both services will be held at Myers—Colonial Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Lewis Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana.
  • Judy L. Summerell, 78, of Natchitoches, La., went peacefully to her heavenly home on Friday, December 26, 2025. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 3, 2025, at the Hornbeck First Baptist Church with services starting at 1:00 pm.
  • David Awa Mawae passed away at the age of 80. Memorial services will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Burial will follow in the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 5th from 11:00 A.M. until time of service at the funeral home.
  • Brian Eugene Halstead, died on December 27, 2025, at the age of 56 in DeRidder, Louisiana. A funeral service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home, with a public viewing prior to the service starting at 11:00 AM. Father Travis will officiate the service. Following the service, Brian will be laid to rest at 1:30 PM at Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville, LA.

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