Current obituaries for DeRidder in Louisiana

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Yaeko Harlow

Yaeko Harlow

Sep 13, 2018

Yaeko Harlow, 78, of DeRidder, LA, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 in Lake Charles, LA.  Visitation will be Monday, September 17 and Tuesday, September 18 from 5-9pm at Chaddick Funeral Home.  A private family service will be held at a later date. Yaeko is survived by her son, Kenneth Harlow & Wilma of DeRidder, LA; one granddaughter, Kylie Harlow...

Elizabeth Joanne Whatley

Elizabeth Joanne Whatley

Sep 5, 2018

Elizabeth Joanne Whatley, 81, of Duson, LA, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 in Maurice, LA.  A graveside service will be Friday, September 7 at 10am at Miller Cemetery.  Rev. Joshua D. Carlton, Rev. W.T. Shelton, and Rev. Dustin Midkiff will officiate. Joanne is survived by her two daughters, Rebecca Haley & Mitch Veroni of Lafayette, LA and Mechelle Whatley...

Agnes Geneal Eddleman

Agnes Geneal Eddleman

Aug 31, 2018

Agnes Geneal Eddleman, 72, of Singer, LA, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018 in Alexandria, LA.  Visitation will be Sunday, September 2 from 2-9pm at Good Hope Baptist Church and Monday, September 3 from 9am until the time of service at 2pm.  Funeral service will be Monday, September 3 at 2pm at Good Hope Baptist Church.  Interment will be at...

David Donelson Jordan

David Donelson Jordan

Aug 28, 2018

David Donelson Jordan, 96, of Rosepine, LA, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018 in Rosepine, LA.  Visitation will be Saturday, September 1 from 9am until the time of service at Temple Baptist Church.  Funeral service will be Saturday, September 1 at 10am at Temple Baptist Church.  Interment will be at Rosepine Cemetery.  Rev. Frank Ott Sr. will officiate. David is...

Charles Dean Mcdade

Charles Dean Mcdade

Aug 26, 2018

Charles Dean McDade, 87, of Rosepine, LA, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 in Lake Charles, LA.  Visitation will be Tuesday, August 28 from 5-8pm at The Church In Rosepine.  Funeral service will be Wednesday, August 29 at 10am at The Church In Rosepine.  Interment will be at Rosepine Cemetery.  Rev. Greg Crawford, Rev. Joe Pool, and Rev. Charles Williams...

John Charles “Chuck” Prevost, Sr.

John Charles “Chuck” Prevost, Sr.

Aug 21, 2018

John Charles “Chuck” Prevost, Sr., 74, of DeRidder, LA, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Kinder, LA.  Visitation will be Thursday, August 23 from 5-8pm at Chaddick Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be Friday, August 24 at 10am at Chaddick Funeral Home.  Interment will be at Hopewell Cemetery.  Deacon Al Weinnig will officiate. Chuck is survived by his wife,...

Larry Joe Waldrip

Larry Joe Waldrip

Aug 14, 2018

Larry Joe Waldrip, 71, of DeRidder, LA, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 in Houston, TX.  Visitation will be Thursday, August 16 from 6-8pm at Chaddick Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be Friday, August 17 at 2pm at Chaddick Funeral Home.  Interment will be at Whitaker Cemetery.  Rev. Zale Lewis will officiate. Larry is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann...

Clemon Truitt Thompson

Clemon Truitt Thompson

Aug 12, 2018

Clemon Truitt Thompson, 77, of Sugartown, LA, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 at his home.  Visitation will be Wednesday, August 15 from 9:00am until time of the service at Sugartown Baptist Church.  Funeral service will be Wednesday, August 15 at 2pm at Sugartown Baptist Church.  Interment will be at Sugartown Cemetery.  Rev. Alfred Kennedy will officiate. Clemon is survived...

Albert Raye Mikkelsen

Albert Raye Mikkelsen

Aug 11, 2018

Albert Raye Mikkelsen, 82, of DeRidder, LA, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at his home.  Visitation was Tuesday, August 14 from 5-8pm at Chaddick Funeral Home.  A private family service was held Wednesday, August 15 at 10am at Chaddick Funeral Home.  Interment was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.  Pastor Kermit Bostelman and Rev. George Lee Glass officiated. Albert is survived...

James Melvin Godeaux

James Melvin Godeaux

Aug 7, 2018

James Melvin Godeaux, 78, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at his home.  Visitation will be Friday, August 10 from 5-8pm at Woodlands Church.  Funeral service will be Saturday, August 11 at 10am at Woodlands Church.  Rev. David Lily will officiate. James is survived by his wife, Judy Godeaux of Longville, LA; three daughters, Jo-Elena Godeaux Deville & Anthony “Tony”...

Richard Joseph Brady, Sr.

Richard Joseph Brady, Sr.

Aug 3, 2018

Richard Joseph Brady, Sr., 75, of DeRidder, LA, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at his home.  Visitation will be Saturday, August 4 from 4-8pm at Mercy Bible Church.  Funeral service will be Sunday, August 5 at 2pm at Mercy Bible Church.  Interment will be at Beauregard Cemetery.  Rev. James Byrd will officiate. Richard is survived by his wife, Rita...

Velma Lee Knight

Velma Lee Knight

Jul 3, 2018

Velma Lee Knight, 74, of DeRidder, LA, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 in Lake Charles, LA.  Visitation will be Friday, July 6 from 9:30am until the time of service at Grace Church.  Funeral service will be Friday, July 6 at 11am at Grace Church.  Interment will be at Botley Cemetery.  Pastor Jeffery B. Knight and Rev. George Lee Glass...

Marcus Dewontias March, Sr.

Marcus Dewontias March, Sr.

Jun 25, 2018

Marcus Dewontias March, Sr. 35, of DeRidder, LA, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 in Morgan City, LA.  Visitation will be Tuesday, July 3 from 9:00am until the time of service at Sweet Home Baptist Church.  Funeral service will be Tuesday, July 3 at 1:00pm at Sweet Home Baptist Church.  Interment will be at Spikes Cemetery.  Rev. Vertis March, Jr....

Richard Thomas Rathburn

Richard Thomas Rathburn

Jun 24, 2018

Richard Thomas Rathburn, 49, of Richland, MS, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 in Brandon, MS.  Visitation will be Friday, June 29 from 5-9pm at Chaddick Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be Saturday, June 30 at 10am at Grace Church.  Interment will be at Beauregard Cemetery.  Rev. George Lee Glass and Rev. Randy Larken will officiate. Richard is survived by...

Billy “Guy T.” Lewis

Billy “Guy T.” Lewis

Jun 16, 2018

Billy “Guy T” Lewis, 85, a longtime resident of Rosepine, LA, went to be with Jesus June 16, 2018 at Byrd Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with dementia and a recent stroke. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 19 from 6-8pm at Diamond Baptist Church.  Celebration of life will be Wednesday, June 20 at...

Hardie Washington “Buddy” Midkiff, Jr.

Hardie Washington “Buddy” Midkiff, Jr.

Jun 8, 2018

Hardie Washington “Buddy” Midkiff, Jr., 90, of Denham Springs, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 in Baton Rouge.  Visitation will be Tuesday, June 12, from 10am-12pm at Chaddick Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be Tuesday, June 12 at 12pm at Chaddick Funeral Home.  Interment will be at Miller Cemetery.  Rev. Leo Miller will officiate. Buddy is survived by his wife...

Melba Gaye Cantrell

Melba Gaye Cantrell

Jun 4, 2018

Melba Gaye Cantrell, 58, of DeRidder, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 in Lake Charles.  Visitation will be Friday, June 8, from 4-7pm at Chaddick Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be Saturday, June 9, at 11am at Chaddick Funeral Home.  Interment will be at Beauregard Cemetery.  Rev. Johnny Johnson will officiate. Melba is survived by her husband, Jimmy Cantrell of...

Linda Lee Bull

Linda Lee Bull

May 16, 2018

Linda Lee Bull, 73, of Pitkin, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 in Alexandria.  Visitation will be Monday, May 21, from 9am-12pm at Chaddick Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be Monday, May 21, at 1pm at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.  Interment will be at Old Cypress Cemetery.  Father Jude Brunnert M.S. will officiate. Linda is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth...

Kil Sun Song

Kil Sun Song

Apr 27, 2018

Kil Sun Song, 94, of DeRidder, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at her home.  Visitation will be Monday, April 30, from 7-9pm at Chaddick Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 1, at 10am at Chaddick Funeral Home.  Interment will be at Beauregard Cemetery.  Rev. June Young Song will officiate. Kil Sun is survived by five children, In...

Gordon Wayne James

Gordon Wayne James

Apr 20, 2018

Gordon Wayne James, 65, of Rosepine, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018 at his home.  Memorial service will be Monday, April 23 at 10am at Unity Baptist Church.  Rev. Roger Gill and Bro. Paul Russo will officiate. Gordon is survived by his wife, LaNan James of Rosepine, LA; three daughters, Cesta Baker & Chris of West Monroe, LA, Enjoli James...