William Box

Doyle David Cannon

Ester Marie Cezar

Rose Vincent Crochet

Cerisa Lynn Epps

Phillip John Gillard

Benny Ray Green

Amy Marie Guidry

Dorothy Jane Crader Guidry

Darlene Iguess Hebert

Hayward Joseph 
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Roy Mervin Hicks

Jaimori JaCobe Johnson

George Merritt King IV

Fawn Davison Konieczny

Dolores Mathilde Kern Bardin Morrissey

Cora Belle Oubre

Ozie Rideaux

Hazel Semien

Chris Howard Tidwell

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William Box

William Box, 73, of Sulphur, died Monday, Feb. 8. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mimosa Pines Cemetery, Carlyss.

Doyle David Cannon

Doyle passed away at home on February 13, 2021.

He was born April 25, 1936 in Sand Springs, OK. Doyle attended school in Sand Springs, received his BS from McNeese State University and his MS from Oklahoma State University. He retired as a Vocational Ag teacher after thirty-seven years. Doyle was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His career was accomplished with his students and children through FFA and livestock shows.

Doyle was a long-time member and elder of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

Doyle was preceded in death by his parents, Doyle and Frances Cannon; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clifton and Hazel Derouen; and brothers-in-law, Gene and Jarrett Derouen.

Doyle is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Linda Derouen Cannon; children, Dave (Dr. Becky) Cannon of Heppner, OR, Todd (Melissa) Cannon of Holmwood, LA, Laurie (Dr. Jerry) Roberson of Harrigate, TN, Leisa (Dr. Travis) Miller of Orange, TX, Cathleen (Robby) Darbonne of Iowa, LA, and Christi (Aaron) Natali of Iowa, LA; brother, Dr. Joe (Sylvia) Cannon of Colorado Springs, CO; sister, Carolyn (Billy) Abbott of Ft. Worth, TX; brother-in-law, Donald (Paula) Derouen of Sulphur, LA; and sister-in-law, Joan Derouen of Asheville, NC.

Doyle’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers, Jeremy Cannon, Tanner and Wakon Roberson, Trent Cannon, J. R. Darbonne, Gene, Joe and Luke Natali, as well as his great-grandson, Kace Armentor.

Doyle’s granddaughters will serve as honorary pallbearers, Amanda Boudreaux, Jenna Coy, Hayley Woodason, Kelsey, Madison, and McCartney Miller, and Arlee and Allie Darbonne.

Doyle is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren.

His funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Lake City Baptist Church, 3940 Holly Hill Road, Lake Charles, LA, under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Pastor Nanette Cagney will officiate. Burial will follow in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the church on Sunday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and continue on Monday from 9:00 AM until the start of the service. **Masks are requested and please remember to social distance**

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Doyle’s memory can be made to St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 4020 Hodges Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605 or St. Labre Indian School, P.O. Box 216, Ashland, MT 59003-9989.

Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.

Ester Marie Cezar

Visitation for Ester Marie Cezar, 74, will be from 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, with her funeral following at 11 a.m. at House of Prayer in Vinton. Burial will be in Benevolent Cemetery. Marie departed this life Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Lake Charles.

Rose Vincent Crochet

GUEYDAN — The family and friends of Rose Vincent Crochet are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from this life on February 17, 2021, at the age of 96. Rose was born in Klondike, LA. to Sosthene Vincent and Alashia Benoit on January 9, 1925. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, dancing, traveling, and working in her yard. Rose especially loved the time she spent with family. She was a former member of the Red Hats and Ladies Alter Society. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Rose is survived by her son, Marvin J. Crochet (Joyce) of Gueydan, LA; her daughter, Diana C. Lougon of Gueydan, LA; her two brothers, Steven “Buddy” Vincent of Lafayette, LA, James “J.B.” Vincent of Houston, TX; her sister, Rita Mason of Denver, CO; her nine grandchildren, Keith, Larry, Gayle, Darlene, Chan, Percy, Chris, Sylvia, Darleen; her 14 great grandchildren, & her 11 great-great grandchildren.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Sosthene and Alashia Vincent; her husband, Walter Crochet; two brothers, Wilsey and Joe Vincent; two sisters, Eldie Sonnier and Hazel LeMaire; son-in-law, Doris Lougon.

Funeral services will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Gueydan on Friday, February 19, 2021 at 3:00 PM with Father Corey Campeaux officiating. Burial will follow in the Gueydan Cemetery. Those chosen to honor Rose as her pallbearers will be Keith Lougon, Larry Lougon, Percy Lougon, Chan Crochet, Chris Crochet, and Phillip Crochet.

Visitation will be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Gueydan on Friday, February 19th from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM with a Rosary recited at 1:00 PM.

To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net

Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.

Cerisa Lynn Epps

Cerisa Lynn Epps, 43, departed this life on Friday, February 12, 2021, at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. She was born July 24, 1977, to Freddie Wiltz and Doris Lewis Epps in Lake Charles, LA. She worked at Compassionate Day Health Care. She loved cooking, caring for people and working in her yard.

She leaves to cherish her memories her mother, Doris Kennerson; one daughter, Daja Freeman; siblings, Zabrina Epps, Frietta Epps and Dorian Lewis; maternal grandparents, Lucille Thomas and Oscar Lewis and a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Darrell G. Epps and her paternal grandparents.

Cremation has been entrusted to King’s Funeral Home.

For words of comfort, please visit www.kingsfuneralhomela.com

Phillip John Gillard

Phillip John Gillard, age 64, a resident of Sulphur, LA and lifelong resident of Southwest Louisiana, passed on February 13, 2021 after a difficult battle with COVID-19. Phil was born in 1956 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Stanford and Melba Gillard. He is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Alisa Gillard, and his mother, Melba.

Phil is also survived by his five children, Josh, Luke, Paul, Samm and Holly Gillard. He was the middle of three children, and is survived by his two siblings, Paula Perkins and Scott Gillard. He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Damien, Nicholas, Lily, and Sawyer.

Phil worked as a Piping Designer in the petrochemical industry for many decades in the Southwest Louisiana area, working at Levingston Group LLC for many years and more recently for ReCon Management Services.

Phil was a devout Catholic and was an active parishioner of St. Theresa Catholic Church, Carlyss. Phil was also an avid rifleman and enjoyed spending his free time building and shooting rifles. In his youth, he was a standout baseball player, and as a father, he enjoyed coaching his children and passing on his love of baseball.

More than anything, Phil was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather to a big Cajun family. His priorities were centered on his family first throughout his life, and he passed these values on to his children.

Phil will be laid to rest at Mimosa Pines in Sulphur, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, Phil’s family asks that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The funeral will be limited to immediate family to prevent further tragedies during this pandemic, but there will be a Facebook Live streaming of the event which will be held on Saturday, February 20th at 1PM local time.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonsulphurmemorial.com for the Gillard family.

Benny Ray Green

Benny Ray Green, 58, departed this life on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, in Lafayette, LA. He was born May 24, 1962, to Willie Green and Elizabeth Beverly Green in Lake Charles, LA. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. and funeral service at 11:00 a.m., at King’s Funeral Home.

Amy Marie Guidry

A gathering for Amy Marie Guidry, 88, will be 5 p.m. today, Feb. 19, in Combre Funeral Home.

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Dorothy Jane Crader Guidry

Dorothy Jane Crader Guidry, age 81, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Dorothy was born September 25, 1939.

Dorothy was born and raised in Lake Arthur until marrying her sweetheart, Melvin. They raised their family in Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church and Christ the King Catholic Church. Dorothy was a Nurse’s Aid for many years and retired from W.O. Moss Regional. Dorothy loved sewing, embroidering, growing flowers, but especially cooking and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Edna Ortego Crader, sister Marie Allemand, brothers, Lee Allen, Alfred, and Leo Crader, and grandchildren Gabriel Guidry and Jacob Smith.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 57 years, Melvin P. Guidry, Sr. of Lake Charles; daughter, Sabina Henry of Issaquah, WA; son, Paul Guidry, Jr. and wife, Sarah of Vinton; son, Terry Guidry and Francine, daughter, Edna Guidry McDaniel and husband, Dwayne, son, Stephen Guidry and wife, Veronica, and son, Donnie Guidry and Jennifer all of Lake Charles; grandchildren, Courtney Newman, Christie Guidry, Josh McDaniel, Sadie McGuire, Lauren Guidry, Bryce Guidry, Gavin Guidry, Gabrielle Guidry, Cody Bass, Casey Bertrand, Thomas, Wesley, and Cody Smith; a brother, Charles Crader and wife, Joan of Jennings; 21 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Hixson Funeral Home in Lake Charles. A Rosary will be begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Visitation will resume at 8:00 a.m. until time of service on Saturday.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Lake Charles. Reverend Sam Orsot will officiate services. Burial will follow in Consolata Cemetery.

Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Harbor Hospice for all of their tender loving care.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.JEHixson.com for the Guidry family.

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Darlene Iguess Hebert

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Matthews & Son Funeral Home, Jennings. Interment will be at Oaklawn Cemetery in Welsh.

Hayward Joseph Hebert Sr.

Hayward Joseph Hebert Sr., 83, of Lake Charles, died at Wednesday, Feb. 17, in his residence. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Lake City Baptist Church, Lake Charles, under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Consolata Cemetery.

Roy Mervin Hicks

Roy Mervin Hicks, of Moss Bluff, died Friday, Feb. 12, at home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, at Johnson Funeral Home of Moss Bluff. Burial will follow in New Ritchie Cemetery.

Jaimori JaCobe “Mori” Johnson

Jaimori JaCobe “Mori” Johnson, 22, of Lake Charles, died Feb. 12. The Celebration of his Life will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at University Baptist Church. Burial will be at Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

George Merritt King IV

Funeral service for George Merritt King, 81, will be 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, in Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home.

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Fawn Davison Konieczny

Fawn Nanette Davison Konieczny, born August 19, 1947 in Staten Island, New York passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 11, 2021.

Upon marrying her husband of fifty-four years, Hans W. Konieczny, the couple moved to Westlake, Louisiana and started their family. From there, they began their business adventures that lasted for over twenty-nine years. First was Tall Pines RV Park on Houston River Road then Line-A-Bed Truck Accessories which originated in the couples’ backyard before locating on Miller Avenue.

Mrs. Konieczny helped many and in turn was loved by many. Her door was always open, and her heart was always full of solid wisdom and advice. She was a refuge to all who reached out to her.

Mrs. Konieczny was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; three sisters; and youngest daughter, Kristen Le Koniecnzy.

She is survived by her husband, Hans W. Konieczny; oldest daughter, Kim K. Pilcher and husband Kerry Pilcher; grandson, Keaton D. Pilcher; granddaughter, Kena Le Pilcher; and grandson, Nathaniel Grant Cochran, one brother, Don Davison and wife Fran Davison and many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Konieczny supported numerous organizations, both local and national. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any organization felt worthy in honor of Mrs. Konieczny.

Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.

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Dolores “Dee” Mathilde Kern Bardin Morrissey

The world became a brighter place on May 31, 1932 when Dolores “Dee” Mathilde Kern Bardin Morrissey was born at the home of her parents, Clara and Leonce C. Kern, in DeRidder, Louisiana. The world dimmed, but heaven lit up when she died peacefully in her sleep on February 17th, Mardi Gras day 2021, in Lake Charles.

Hers was a friend-packed childhood in her birth place with her life-long best friend being June West (Brandt). Lianne LeRay (McNaught) completed the tight circle of childhood BFF’s and the girls spent hours playing together, from building dirt cities in the backyard of June’s home to scurrying up to the attic where they would dress-up in Maude West’s elaborate evening dresses and entertain their mothers for hours.

Dee sang for as long as she could remember and attributed her gift to her mother who sang to her when she was a little girl. Dolores had a beautiful voice that she shared with the world through 70+ years of singing in church choirs and countless weddings and funerals. Her father recognized this vocal talent early and sent her to All Saints’ Episcopal Girl’s School in Vicksburg, MS, to study voice. The move from DeRidder to Vicksburg was one that Dee treasured. Attending All Saints’ from 9th through 12th grade, Dee was a member of the Glee Club, Choir, and the elite Triple Trio. They sang for many venues in Vicksburg and on the radio as well. During her senior year she was voted the title of Miss All Saints’ 1950 and ended her stay in Vicksburg with joyous memories and forever friends. “It was a fabulous experience,” Dolores remembered.

She then headed to LSU and pledged Phi Beta Phi, being cheered on by June. She earned a degree in education and was an enthusiastic Phi Beta Phi gal for life.

In 1954, during her senior year at LSU, Dee married Kenneth Dwayne Bardin, Sr. with whom she had two sons, Kade and Brantley. They settled in DeRidder and after substitute teaching, Dee headed numerous women’s First Methodist Church groups, taught Sunday school with the late Wayne Jones, and helped run her late father’s Coca Cola Bottling Plant. She loved pitching baseballs to her first born, Kade and, later, being his biggest supporter on the football field as a DeRidder Dragon.

In DeRidder, Dee cofounded the still-thriving Gourmet Club. She adored getting together to cook with all her friends and continued to do so for more than 50 years, until her health prevented her from regular attendance. As was her style, she graciously bowed out, saying, “I hated to quit it because, besides family, it was my only social tie that I had left in DeRidder. But you’ve got to know when to let go.”

After moving to Lake Charles in 1981, Dee attended both the First Methodist Church as well as University Methodist Church, singing with both choirs until the age of 81 years old. She also adored singing in the Master Works Chorale under the direction of Lamar Robertson. “I’d rather sing, then eat,” she once said and meant it. Dee was a member of Artists Civic Theatre & Studio, and performed in their 1971 production at the Arcade Theater as Golde in Fiddler on the Roof. She commuted back and forth from DeRidder so that her son, Brantley, could pursue his love of the theatre, too, and be in numerous A.C.T.S. productions. While doing so, Dee won the hearts of cast members of the teen theatre group that Brantley belonged to. Dee was drawn to new things and fresh ideas so being among the young thespians gave her a charge and they felt the same way about her. A friendship was formed and she remained their friend up until the time of her death.

In 1983, after the passing of her first husband, Dee fell in love with and married Dr. O.J. “Sandy” Morrissey of Lake Charles. One of the most glamorous-looking and civic-minded couples in town, Dee and the late Sandy [1925-2013] were patrons and ardent fans of the Lake Charles Symphony, Lake Charles Ballet and many other local arts groups. The two were passionate travelers and explored the U.S., Europe, China, Japan and beyond, relishing as many cultures and cultural experiences as possible.

Dee was easy to love and loved without question. She gave everyone the benefit of the doubt and looked at all people as being good. She made a point of knowing the names of salespersons, cashiers, waitresses, NYC cab drivers and many others whose lives she touched. She had a million dollar smile that was infectious and an extraordinarily out-going personality to match it.

She loved fashion, beauty shops {twice a week!} and was always dressed to kill. Known to be “fashionably late,” tardiness was never her intention. The cause was more times than not because she had taken a few minutes longer visiting with an old friend she’d run into. If you telephoned her, she asked you how you were and what was going on in your life and this can make a girl late.

But to call her a “diva” would be inaccurate. To say she was a southern belle with flawless taste would be spot on. Her manners were impeccable and she was always in the teaching mode when it came to etiquette (and grammar!).

Dee will be remembered for her sense of humor and her love of life. She was an adventurer who found travel, learning, reading and movies to be as essential as breathing. She noticed the beauty in the trees and flowers, all of which she routinely deemed, “The most beautiful I’ve ever seen!”

But people remained her primary interest. Dee always believed in the good of people. She was loved by legions, here and abroad, and she will be immeasurably missed.

Family left to mourn and celebrate her are her son, Kenneth “Kade” Dwayne Bardin, Jr., and his wife, Sunshine of DeRidder, Brantley Bardin of Los Angeles, granddaughter, Erin Bardin Jopling and her husband, Zach, of DeRidder, granddaughter, Devon Bardin McKnight and her husband, Ellis, of Baton Rouge, and grandson Hunter Bardin and his wife, Sarah, of Sulphur. Dee had five great-grandchildren: Ada and Hank Jopling, Owen and Marion McKnight, and Alexandra Bardin.

On the Morrissey side of her family are step-children, Kathleen Morrissey Delaney, Cynthia Morrissey, and Judy Morrissey (Kathleen’s husband, Darrell, and Judy’s husband and Sandy’s son, Thomas, preceded Dolores in death). Her step-grandchildren are Kelly Chaconas and husband, John, Casey McGee and his wife, Daphana, Stacy Wheat and her husband, James, John and Jill Morrissey, Shane Delaney and Debra Delaney Browne, and her husband, Wallace. Twelve great-step-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Essential others who will treasure her memory are an extraordinary group of Brookdale Senior Assisted Living aides and angels who passionately loved and cared for their ‘Miss Dolores’ for the last two years of her life. Too many to list in full, but the family especially thanks Brookdale’s Faith Carrier, Ursula Larrabee, Noemi Smithers, Shawntell Weston, Barbara LeMonia and Jalisa Guillory. At her Fernwood home, we thank caregivers, Tracy Trofinchuk Airhart, Angela Johnson and Brianna D’Nay Fountain. Great friends, Lana and Jim Bel, Marvin Self, Julie Malus Parham, Eugenie Malus Tullos, Pierre Malus, June West Brandt, Allison Brandt Woods, Karen Brailsford, Dana Dickey, Michael Griffin, Amy Rentrop Chaffin, Arthur Shafer, Chip White, Jim Gilday and Ed and Ellen Anthony were present through thick and thin and the family’s gratitude to them is colossal.

For 28 years at her spectacular lake front home, Doris Welcome was Dolores’s true friend who kept Dee’s dream house sparkling, week after week. Doris called daily to check up on Dee until her last day. We love and thank you forever, Doris.

Last, but most crucially, was caregiver extraordinaire, Diane Cone, who, beginning in February 2014, arrived at Dee’s Fernwood home and remained by her side for the next seven years. After arriving, Diane quickly became Dee’s final best friend, masseuse, nurse, mother, sister, cook, and concert-loving partner. There are no words to sum-up what Diane meant to Dee (and vice versa) or the boundless gratitude the family will forever hold in their hearts for her. There were no limits to what she would do to be certain her beloved Miss Dee was happy, content, and cared for. She is a superstar of love.

The last seven years of Dolores’ life, when dementia and a myriad of other painful illnesses, were inexorably taking their toll, were not easy for Dee. But her massive love of life kept her here on earth until she was, finally, ready to say, “I don’t want to, but okay, fine—I’ll go.” As already noted, many remember Dee as a whirling, social butterfly of a southern belle – and she was so it’s no accident that the party girl chose Mardi Gras day itself to second-line it in heaven! But at her core, she was a strong, tough and determined Steel Magnolia. She was a one-of-a-kind who will be missed around the world. But whenever those she touched think of her, a smile will flash on their face.

Visitation will be held Saturday, February 19, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church on Broad St. Services will follow at 12:00 PM. Burial and graveside service will follow in DeRidder at Beauregard Cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the Morrissey and Bardin family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.

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Cora Belle Oubre

Cora Belle Oubre, 80, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, in her residence. A Celebration of Life will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, in Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly.

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Ozie (Zeke) Rideaux

Ozie (Zeke) Rideaux, 84, departed this life on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Christus St. Patrick Hospital.

Zeke, as he was affectionately called, was born September 9, 1936, to the late Benjamin Rideaux, Sr., and Hattie Batiste Rideaux in Opelousas, LA. He was the eldest of seven siblings.

Ozie was a graduate of Washington High School and Southern University where he received a bachelor’s degree in Social Studies. He married Johnnie Robinson from LeCompte, LA on August 19th, 1967.

Early in his career, he was employed with the Gulf Assistance Program and later worked 30 years as a District Executive with the Boy Scouts of America. Ozie was a former President of the North Lake Charles Kiwanis Club and served as a Commissioner on the Board of Commissioners at the Port of Lake Charles.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife, Johnnie Rideaux, his only sister, Patsy Rideaux James, two goddaughters, Amaris (Clayton) Coleman of Lakewood, CA and Nichelle (Alton) Stewart of Woodbridge, VA, a nephew like a son Troy (Indiana) Rideaux, cousin Tonetta (Melvin) Beloney and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Benjamin Rideaux, Sr and his mother, Hattie Batiste Rideaux and five brothers: Benjamin Rideaux, Jr., Willard Rideaux, Jerry Rideaux, Robert Rideaux and Ray Rideaux.

Special thanks to Ozie’s nephews, Dwayne and Marcus and niece, Gwen for their unwavering love and support and his sitters, Eric, Maxie, Trovaskie, Mason, and Darion for their love and companionship. Ozie was blessed to have all of you in his life.

Special thanks to Dr. Carl Ross for his encouragement and exceptional care and the 3rd floor Nursing Staff at St. Patrick hospital for their compassion.

Public Visitation/Viewing Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., at King’s Funeral Home and Private Funeral Service for Immediate Family at 3:00 p.m., at New Covenant Faith Baptist Church, Pastor Jimmy Stevens, officiating. Entombment will follow in Sacred Heart Mausoleum under the direction of King’s Funeral Home. (Due to Covid-19 Protocol-Masks Required)

Service will be Livestreamed on the New Covenant Faith Baptist Church Facebook Page

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Hazel Semien

A graveside service for Hazel Semien, 94, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel.

Chris Howard Tidwell

Chris Howard Tidwell, 69, of DeRidder, died Tuesday, Feb. 16. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at New Life Baptist Church in DeRidder. Burial will be at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.