James “Pud” Eaves, 88, of Merit, TX, passed away on August 25, 2024, in Greenville, TX. The graveside service for James “Pud” Eaves will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Cannon Cemetery in Merryville, LA. Norma Lee Doyle Droddy, age 93, passed from her earthly home into her Savior’s arms on August 24, 2024. Visitation will be held Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 12:00 PM until the time of service at 2:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Brother Donnis Ashworth will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Good Hope Cemetery in Singer, LA. Teresa Lynn Simmons, a beloved mother, daughter, and friend, passed away on August 22, 2024. Cremation has been entrusted to Myers Colonial Funeral Home, and services will be set on a later date by the family. A private family ceremony will be held at a later date for Nancy Lou Brannon Hicks, 77, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, August 23, 2024. Funeral services for Waple Glynn Howard, 87, of Belmont; LA, will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Union Baptist Church, Belmont, LA with Rev. Dean Johnson and Rev. Jack Bell officiating. Burial will follow in the Belmont. Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 5:00 PM at Union Baptist Church, Belmont, LA.