Obituaries from The Beauregard Daily News - 2009 Copyright 2009 Beauregard Daily News - Beauregard Parish, LA ************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************** February 2, 2009 Elodie Fontenot Services for Elodie Nin? Fontenot, 89, will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009 at Matthews & Son Funeral Home, in Jennings, La., with Father Charles McMillin officiating the services. She passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 30, at the Gueydan Memorial Guest House. A rosary will be recited by Margie Dupre on Monday evening. Burial will be held in the Istre Cemetery in Mermentau, La. Mrs. Fontenot was born in Morse, La to the late Cladule and Deluska Miller Weekly. Survivors include her husband, Amos Fontenot of Lake Arthur; two sons, Elmer W. Landry and wife Lisa of DeRidder and Allen J. Landry and wife Linda of Corona, Calif.; one daughter, Gerri Roberts of Johnson City, Tenn.; two step children, Bobby Fontenot and wife Vickie and Linda Robinson and husband Adrian all of Jennings, La.; one sister, Delta Burger and husband Marvin of Freeport, Texas; 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Gerthie Hardin Chauvin. Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home of Jennings. Arlene V. Havens Arlene V. Havens , 81, passed away Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 at her residence in Singer, La. She survived by her husband, Joe Havens of Singer; her son, Marshall Havens and wife Connie of Singer; her daughters Janice Wilson and husband Bob of Baton Rouge, La., Jo Ann Dumas and husband Terry of Denham Springs, La.' Patty Anderson and husband Boyd of Dublin, Ga., Beverly Joy and husband Jim of Vernal, Utah, Cynthia Heard and husband Butch of Singer, and Linda Cooley and husband Shannon of Singer; her brother Ralph Rider of Tacoma, Wash.; and her sisters Dorothy DeWeber of Issaquah, Wash. and Carol Lakey of Ava, Mo. She also is survived by 22 Grandchildren and 33 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in Death by her father, Herman Emmett Rider and her mother, Elsie Emily Robertson. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Dr. Clint Hines will officiate. Burial will be in Havens Cemetery in Singer. Katherine W. Rice Funeral services for Katherine W. "Kate" Rice, 92, of DeRidder will be held Friday, Mar. 20, 2009 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, with Father Jude Brunnert officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville, La. Mrs. Rice passed away on Friday, Mar. 13, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. She was preceded in death by her husband William Rice; her parents Lee and Emily Word; brothers James Word, Theron Word and Prentis Word. Kate is survived by sons, William "Bill" and wife Glofira Rice of Evergreen, Texas, David Rice of Manahawkin, N.J. and Tim and wife Donna Rice of DeRidder; Daughters Patricia Berndt of Manahawkin, Eileen and husband Jim of Jackson, N.J. and Nancy and husband Ed Hayes of Holly Springs, N.C.; seventeen grandchildren and twenty seven great grandchildren. February 10, 2009 Robert Bailey Robert Lester "Sonny" Bailey, 62, of Lake Charles, La. died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 in a Texas hospital. Mr. Bailey was born in DeRidder, La., raised in Dry Creek, La. and was a graduate of East Beauregard High School. He served as a Fireman for the United States Air Force in Okinawa, Japan during the Vietnam Conflict. He made a career of the Air Force, serving in Barksdale, La., Elmendorf, Alaska; Columbus, Ms.; Eileson, Alaska and Carswell, Texas. He leaves to honor his memory, his loving wife of 39 years, Vicki Cart Bailey of Lake Charles; four children, Richard Bailey and partner, Charlotte Doyle of Cozad, Neb., Tammy Johnson and husband Dene of Lake Charles, Clifford Bailey of Lake Charles, and Amanda Williams and husband Dennis of Pascagoula, Ms.; five grandchildren, Robert V. Bailey, David Johnson, Christian Johnson, Raelynn Johnson and Dennis Williams, Ill.; two sisters, Nancy Massey and husband Woody of Hampton, Ariz. and Phyllis Busby and husband AC of Sikes, La.; one brother, William Bailey and wife Gloria of Dry Creek and his mother- in- law, Eva Dell Cart of Lake Charles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Velma Hedges Bailey and his daughter, Kathleen Bailey. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Hopewell Cemetery in DeRidder. Ryan Jason Blackmon Ryan Jason Blackmon, 4, of Round Rock, Texas, passed away on Feb. 7, 2009. Ryan was born on Jan. 1, 2005 to Clark and Lisa Blackmon. Ryan is survived by his parents; brother: Eric Scott Blackmon; grandparents: Gary and Betty Blackmon of La., and Cherry Wicker of Round Rock. Pets: His best friend and partner in mischief, Jazz and Mama's Dog, Deuce. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 in the Round Rock First United Methodist Church with Rev. David Atkins officiating. Interment will follow at Palm Valley Cemetery. Gary R. Bricker Funeral services for Gary R. Bricker, 59, will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder, La. with Rev. Kenneth Gibson and Rev. James Byrd officiating. Burial will follow in Whitaker Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Bricker passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 in DeRidder Retirement and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Oklahoma, reared in New York City, Ny., and had livd in DeRidder for the past twenty years. He is survived by his wife, June Whitaker Bricker of DeRidder; two sons, Aaron Stracener of Rosepine, La. and Cary Stracener of DeRidder; two daughter, Michelle Williams and April Solea, both of DeRidder, and thirteen grandchildren. Billy Ray Cox Billy Ray Cox, 75, of DeRidder, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Monday Feb. 9, 2009 at Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder, La., with Bro. Roger Gill officiating. Interment will be at Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine, La., under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Billy leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 47 years, Nelda Cox of DeRidder, La.; two sons, Billy Wayne Cox of Mobile, Alabama, and Gary Ray Cox of Ruston, La.; one daughter Vicki Lynn Lauderback of DeRidder, La.; his mother, Ersia Lea Cox, of DeRidder; one brother Jimmy Wayne Cox of Rock Springs, Wyoming; nine grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Mr. Cox was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Starley Hauser DeDominicis Graveside services for Starley Hauser DeDominicis, 76, were held on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, La. with Rev. Bobby Slaydon officiating. Interment was under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. She passed away Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Mrs. DeDominicis was born in DeRddier and had most recently been a resident of Lake Charles. She is survived by one daughter, Rose DeDominicis of Lake Charles. Kylee Rose Dyson Kylee Rose Dyson, 2 passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009. A Rosary will be said on Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 at Grace Church. Minister officiating will be Bro. Roger Gill, and the burial will take place in Newlin Cemetery in Singer, La. She is survived by her parents, Jimmy L. Dyson Jr. and Amy Dyson; brother Phillip Lee Williams all of DeRidder; sisters Katelyn LeeAnn Dyson of Foley, Ala., and Ana Michelle Williams of DeRidder; and grandparents Jimmy L. Dyson Sr. and Lorraine Dyson of Cameron, La.; and Jerry and Shirley Gilmer, of DeRidder. James J. Federkeil Funeral services for James J. "Jim" Federkeil, 50, were held at Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, in DeRidder, La. He passed away Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, in DeRidder. Mr. Federkeil was born in Lawton, Okla., but was reared in Pittsburgh, Penn. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Marion Federkeil, of DeRidder; son, Jeremy Federkeil and fiancee Lindsey Midkiff, of DeRidder; daughters, Allison Federkeil and Johanna Federkeil, both of DeRidder; brothers, George Federkeil of New Castle, Penn., and Matt Federkeil, of Butler, Penn.; sisters, Denese Wiefling and Samantha Firouzi, both of Butler, Penn.; mother, Johanna Federkeil of Butler, Penn.; and father George Federkeil and stepmother Ruth Ann, of Fredonia, Ariz. Mrs. Johnie Rachel (Smith) Fox Leesville, La.- Funeral services for Mrs. Johnie R. Fox , 78, will be held on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in the Canaan Baptist Church of Leesville, with the Rev. Buddy Airhart, the Rev. Walter Collins and the Rev. Jeff James officiating. Burial will follow in Canaan Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home, of Leesville. Johnie went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, in Alexandria, La. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ambrose Fox; her father, Gladwell Smith; mother, Essie Craft Smith; sisters, Jessie Lee Powell and Orelia Turner; and brothers, James Rudolph Smith and Donald Smith. Survivors include her children, Curtis Ray Jackson of Leesville, Debra and Paul Stacey of Leesville, James and Janice Fox of Anacoco, Keith Fox of Leesville, and Pamela and George Schulte of Simpson; brothers, Gene Smith of Hutto, Tx, Jay William Smith of Orange, Tx., Gladwell Smith, Jr. and Larry Smith both of Wildwood, Tx ; and sister, Shirley Rose Smith of Vidor, Tx; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren. Ronald Valsin Pellerin Ronald Valsin Pellerin, 54, of DeRidder, La., passed away at his home on Feb. 8, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Young Pellerin of DeRidder; his son Elton Valsin Pellerin and wife Leah, of Alexandria, La.; his grandson Justin Valsin Pellerin; his brother Daniel Pellerin and his wife Lisa of Longville, La.; two nieces, Trudy and Erica Pellerin; and one nephew, Frank Pellerin. His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 at the Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse Church with Rev. Ed Tilley officiating. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery. Sandra Loraine Stephens Sandra Loraine Stephens, 45, of Rosepine, La., passed away Sunday, Feb. 9, 2009 at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, La. She is survived by on daughter, Cassandra Hall of Alexandria, La.; three sons, Matthew Hall and wife Sandra, Albert Victor Hall, all of Rosepine, and Chad Hall of Leesville, La.; two step-daughters, Penny Wellington and Brenda Stephens of DeRidder, La.; two step-sons, Terry Stephens of Abbeville, La., and Richard Stephens of Leesville; one sister, Susan Stephens of Rosepin; and three brothers, Robert Hall III of Manhattan, Kan., Lanson Hall of Seattle, Wash., and John Hall of Rosepine. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Bruce Stephens, her parents Robert and Matilde Hall, and her brother James Hall. The funeral service will begin at Chaddick Funeral Home with Interment following at Miller Cemetery. Ministers officiating will be Rev. Kenneth Gibson and Rev. Walter Shelton. Iva Jean Wolsefer Iva Jean Wolsefer, 80, of DeRidder, passed away at Beauregard Memorial Hospital on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009. She is survived by her daughter Emlyn M. Kemper of DeRidder; her son Nathan Wolsefer and wife Cynthia of DeRidder; two grandchildren, Kye Haymon Wolsefer and Brittin Jude Wolsefer of Jackson, Tenn.; one sister, Margaret Donald Addington of Orange, Texas; one sister in law, Wanda Donald of Arlington, Texas. The service will begin at 2 p.m. at Grace Church and will be officiated by Rev. James Glass, Rev. George Glass Jr., and Rev. George Lee Glass. Interment will be at Cooper Cemetery. February 11, 2009 Susan Clements McDonald Susan Clements McDonald, 67, passed away Monday, Feb. 9, 2009 in Beauregard Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2009 in Sugartown Baptist Church with Rev. Benji Lloyd and Rev. Alfred Kennedy officiating. Burial will be in Sugartown Cemetery under the direction of Labby Funeral Home in DeRidder. She is survived by her husband, Herschel McDonald Jr., her daughter Kelli (John) McLaughlin, and three grandchildren, all of Sugartown, La. February 12, 2009 J.W. Sharp J.W. Sharp, 53, of DeRidder, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 in his home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 at Chaddick Funeral Home in DeRidder. Rev. Kennis Smith will officiate and interment will follow at Beauregard Cemetery. Mr. Sharp is survived by his son, Trinity Sharp, of Savannah, Ga.; his daughters Sandra Sharp and Ashley Sharp, both of Anacoco, La.; his sister Dianne Longoria of DeRidder; his brothers Allen Sharp and wife Geri, and Kevin Sharp, all of DeRidder. February 13, 2009 Edward Allen Babb Edward Allen Babb left this life for the next on February 11, 2009. He was born Dec. 17, 1928 in LeCompte, La. He is survived by his wife, Jean, son David Babb, and daughter Suzanne Babb Wallace, his sisters Barbara Ann Clifford and Geraldine West, and brothers Raymond Babb and Kent Babb. He is sorely missed by his grandchildren, Mary Jean, Sarah, Caroline and Lacey. Graveside services will be Friday, Feb. 13 in Cooper Cemetery in DeRidder. Rev. Lynn Clayton will be officiating and burial will be under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Eugene Basil Johnson Mr. Eugene Basil Johnson, 79, of Merryville, La. passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 at his residence. A native of Troup, Texas, Mr. Johnson had lived in Merryville for three years, and was formerly of Silsbee, Texas. He was a Korean War Veteran and served in the US Air Force. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife of 52 years, Darlene Quave Johnson, of Merryville; three sons, Jerry Keith Johnson of Merryville, Kevin Wayne Johnson of Houston Texas, and Kyle Eugene Johnson of Port Arthur, Texas; three daughters, Patti Lynn Bearden of Hurst, Texas, Kathy Jean Johnson of Lake Charles, and Cheryl Cavazos (Clay) of Keller, Texas; two brothers, Joe E. Moore (Joyce) of Meridian, MS and Leslie Moore (Alicia) of McGehee, Arkansas; one sister, Virginia Sellers (Roger) of McGehee, Arkansas; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents, George W. Johnson of Houston, Texas and Hattie Mae Moore of McGehee, Arkansas; one brother, Winston Carnell Johnson of St. Petersburg, Florida. Funeral services will also be held at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 with Brother T. J. Bordelon officiating. Burial will follow at Meadow Cemetery in Merryville. Robert Pettit Robert "Bob" Pettit, 50, of DeRidder, La., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2009 in Leesville, La. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 at Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder with Rev. Lynn Clayton officiating. Interment will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. Bob leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 28 years, Cynde Pettit of DeRidder; sons Trent Pettit of Pasadena, Calif., Derek Pettit of El Paso, Texas, Jordan Pettit of DeRidder; mother Doris Strahan and step dad Jim of Baton Rouge, La.; father in law Charles Moses and wife Anna of Rosepine, La.; sister Trudi Bergland and husband Don of Oregon; brother in law Cleveland Moses and wife Laura of Georgia. Bob was the owner of Frontline Plumbing. February 20, 2009 Paul Donald Anderson Paul Donald Anderson, 64, of Dayton, Texas passed away Saturday, Feb.14, 2009 in Liberty, Texas. He was born Aug. 24, 1944 in DeRidder, La., to parents Walter Lee and Lillian Brown Anderson. Services for Mr. Anderson will be Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel in Dayton, with interment to follow at Magnolia Park Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Devin K. Anderson; and brother, Jimmie Anderson. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Betty Brue Anderson of Dayton; his daughters, Donna Petters and husband, Vincent, of Dayton, and Jessica Lynn Stanley and husband, Shane of Dayton; his sons, Paul Donald Anderson and wife, Michelle, of LaPorte, and Brian Anderson and wife, Lisa, of Kenefick; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Steve Anderson of Louisiana, Robbie Anderson and wife, Norvella of Texas, Walter Lee Anderson, Jr. and wife, Gleta, Fred Anderson and wife Sammie, Richard Anderson and wife, Katy, and Hershell Anderson, all of Louisiana; and sisters, JoDell Welborn and husband Robert of Louisiana, and Beverly Cable and husband, Larry. Frann Clark Funeral services for Frann S. Clark, 71, of DeRidder, LA., will be held Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in DeRidder, La., With Dr. Rod Smith and Rev. Alan Knuckles officiating. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. She passed away Monday, February 16, 2009, in Medical City Hospital, Dallas, Texas. She was born in McComb, Miss.. and was reared in Kentwood, La. Frann is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Riley F. Clark, Jr. She is survived by sons, Riley Keith Clark and wife, Sandra, of Henderson, Ky., and Steven Kerry Clark and wife, Rhonda, of Commerce, Texas; daughters, Constance R. Clark Kirk and husband, Vernon, of DeRidder, La., and Krista Lea Clark Reese and husband, Ricky, of Anacoco, La; one brother, Dr. Rod Smith and wife, Vivian, of Laurel, Miss.; 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Benjamin Eugene Ashworth Benjamin Eugene Ashworth was born July 19, 1981 and passed away on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009. Benjamin is survived by a son, Talon Flynn Ashworth; fiance, Brooke Blackburn of DeQuincy; parents, Samuel and Rose Ashworth of Singer, La.; brothers, Byron "BG" and Carolyn Marler, of Singer, and Brandon Ashworth, of Singer.; nephew, Kade Marler of Singer.; niece, Bethany Marler, of Singer; maternal grandparents, Keith and Edith Coffin, of Rosepine, La.; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Benjamin was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Homer and Zelma "Cricket" Ashworth; maternal grandparent, Lester Harper; and nephew Caleb Smith. His funeral will be held at Oretta Pentecostal Church, on Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, with Brother T. D. Cardwell officiating. Burial will follow at Good Hope Cemetery, in Singer. Neva Lee Burgess Mrs. Neva Lee Burgess 70, of Singer passed away on Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 in DeRidder, La. Mrs. Burgess was born in Singer, on March 7, 1938. Mrs. Burgess is survived by sons: Winston Burgess and wife, Sherry, of Singer, Jimmy Wayne Burgess and wife, Ethyl, of DeQuincy, and Marshall "Toad" Burgess and wife, Polly, of Singer, and Ronnie Burgess of Point Blank, Texas; nine grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Randall "Bob" Burgess; father, Maxie Carter; mother, Opal Buxton Carter; and beloved aunt, Frances Burgess. Her funeral will be held Sunday; Feb. 15, 2009 at Singer Pentecostal Church. The Rev. George Smith and the Rev. Donnis Ashworth will officiate. Burial will follow in Good Hope Cemetery in Singer, La. Aileen Franklin Funeral services for Aileen Franklin, 84, will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, in the First United Methodist Church, in DeRidder, with the Rev. J. C. Skinner officiating. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home, in DeRidder. Mrs. Franklin passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 in Dubuis Hospital of Lake Charles. She is survived by her daughter, Kay Franklin of DeRidder; son, Stephen Douglas Franklin and wife, Meritus, of Addis, La.; sister, Dorothy Turpin of Lexington, Ky.; one grandchild, Sean Douglas Bryan and wife, Holly, of DeRidder; and two great grandchildren, Eden Bryan and Noah Bryan, both of DeRidder. Ruby June Hext Ruby June Hext, age 77, a lifelong resident of Dequincy, La., died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at Christus St. Patrick in Lake Charles, La. She was the daughter of the late Elmer Royer and the late Lee Dunham Royer. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Burge and her husband Ronnie of Singer, La., Opal VanWinkle and her husband Wayne of Singer, and Shirley Kregel and her husband Stephen of Clearwater, Fla.; one son James Hext and his wife Kathy of Dequincy.; four sisters, Peggy Copeland and her husband George of Sulphur, La. Judy Sellers of Longville, La., Evon Trahan and her husband Francis of Dequincy., and Molly Phillips of Dequincy; 12 grandchildren;l 30 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by her parents; her loving husband of over 56 years, Carl Hext; one brother, E J Royer; and two sisters, Ellen Crader and Connie Winn. Funeral service will be at Pentecostal House Of Praise Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 with the Rev. David Kennon officiating. Interment will be at Good Hope Cemetery in Singer. Christensen Funeral Home in DeQuincy has been entrusted with the arrangements. Caleb Blake Smith The family of Caleb Blake Smith, 19, of Singer, La., will receive friends on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 at Oretta Pentecostal Church, in Singer. Funeral services will be at Oretta Pentecostal Church, with burial at Good Hope Cemetery, of Singer. He is survived by his parents, Byron "B.G." Marler of Singer, and Carolyn Smith Marler of Singer; one brother, Kade O'Bryon Marler of Singer; one sister, Bethany Nicole Marler of Singer; paternal grandparents, Rev. Samuel and Rose Ashworth of Singer; paternal great grandparents, Keith and Edith Coffin of Rosepine, La.; maternal grandmother, Clarita Smith, of Mittie, La.; girlfriend, Chelsie Daniels, of Singer, La.; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; and newest special friends, Jarrett S. "Snoopy" and Melinda Guillory of Sugartown, La. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Franklin "JR" Marler; maternal grandfather, Charlie Smith; maternal great grandparents, Homer and Zelma "Cricket" Ashworth; maternal great grandfather, Lester Harper; and maternal great grandparents, Lazime and Eva Smith, and Gabriel and Ellena Brisco. Mildred Eloise Lester Funeral services for Mildred Eloise Lester, 77, will be Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, in DeRidder. the Rev. Zale Lewis will officiate and burial will follow at Beauregard Cemetery, in DeRidder. Lester passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 at DeRidder Rehab and Retirement Center, in DeRidder. She is survived by her husband, Harold L. Lester; son, Harold Ray Lester; daughters, Judy Marie Ash of DeRidder, Carol Ann Worby of DeRidder, and Pamela Sue Taschner of Luzerne, IA; sister, Betty Stevens of Newell, SD; 11 grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, A. T. and Alice Stanley Boss; sister, Marie Young; and grandparents, Jesse and Bessie Howell Stanle. John Edwin Whiddon Graveside services for John Edwin Whiddon, 41, will be at Newlin Cemetery, in Singer, La., Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009. Interment will follow under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home, of DeRidder. Mr. Whiddon passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Bobbie Whiddon of DeRidder; his brother William D. "Buddy" Whiddon of Katy, Texas; his sisters Carolyn W. Carroll and husband, Alan, of Haughton, La., Sammie Jo Marchie and husband, Mike, of Merryville, Gwendolyn K. Borel of Rosepine, and Terry Jean Alston and husband, Coy, of Longville; and 12 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, John Roy Whiddon. February 21, 2009 Beva Edwards Beva Edwards, 81, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009 at her residence in DeRidder. Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, in DeRidder. The Rev. Alan Knuckles and the Rev. Haywood Hoffpauir will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery, in Ragley, La. under the direction of Labby Memorial Home, of DeRidder. She was a native of Milan, Mo. and had been a resident of DeRidder since 2001. She is survived by husband, Elmer Edwards, of DeRidder; and two grandchildren. Dorothy Greenough Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy 'Dot' Greenough will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder with Bishop Gary Ponniff officiating. Burial will follow in the Hopewell Cemetery under the care of Hixson of DeRidder, La. Mrs. Greenough, 74, of DeRidder died Wednesday in the Westwood Manor in DeRidder. She was a native of San Diego, Calif., but had lived in the DeRidder area since l963. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Greenough; and grandson, Erick Lynch. She is survived by sons, Michael, and wife Gayle, Lynch of Longville, Texas, Patrick, and wife Dianne, Lynche of Tampa, Fla., James Lynch of Austin, Texas, Gerald, and wife Jill, Lynch of Colorado Springs, Colo., Shawn, and wife Regina, Greenough of DeRidder, Joseph Greenough of DeRidder, and James, and wife Joellen, Greenough of Gutherie, Okla.; daughters, Jacqueline Lynch of Phoenix Ariz., Roni Lynch of Phoenix, Kelli Bailey of DeRidder, Barbara Murphy of Calif., and Rhonda Greenough of Gutherie, Okla.; 30 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Edward "Ed" Johnson Funeral services for Edward "Ed" Johnson, 33, will be held at the First Apostolic Church of Merryville, La., on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009 with Bro. Guy Snider and Clyde Snider officiating. Burial will be at Johnson- Bailey Cemetery in Rosepine, La. Johnson died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Andrea Johnson of Junction Community, La.; son, Edward Truitt Johnson II of Junction Community; daughter, Allanna Tiffany Johnson of Junction Community; father, James K. and Wanda L. Johnson of DeRidder, La.; mother, Melinda Johnson Bunyard and Marvin Bunyard of DeRidder; brothers, James Travis Johnson of Pitkin, La., William Trenton Johnson of Pitkin, Oliver Kendall Johnson of DeRidder; step-brother, Don Pollard, Jr. of DeRidder; sisters, Florence Louann Johnson of DeRidder; and step-sisters, Lisa Ann Williamson of DeRidder, and Lori Ann Chrisp of DeBerry, Texas. Mae Miller Mae Miller, 86, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 in her residence in Junction, La. Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, in DeRidder, La., with the Rev. James Byrd officiating. Burial will be in Hinson Cemetery, in Knight Community, La. She was a native of Carson, La. She is survived by son, Dalton Miller, of Moss Bluff, La.; daughters, Frances Baldwin, of Tremonton, Utah, and Frankie Miller and Paula Miller, both of Junction; brothers, R. J. McCurley, of DeRidder, and Olen Ray McCurley, of Westlake, La.; sister Louise Belle, of LaJuinta, Colo.; 14 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and one great, great grandchild. Rasberry Phillips Funeral services for Rasberry Phillips, 89, of DeRidder, La. will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder, with the Rev. Dale Miller and the Rev. Doyle Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in the Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco, La. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home, in DeRidder. Rasberry passed away on Monday, Feb. 15, 2009 at the Westwood Manor Nursing Home, in DeRidder. Mr. Phillips was a native of Anacoco, and had lived in Lake Charles most of his life, moving to DeRidder 19 years ago. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving with the 101st Airborne during WW II, seeing action at Normandy and other parts of Central Europe. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charline Smith Phillips; son, Mike Phillips; two grandsons; two brothers; two sisters; and his parents. Mr. Phillips is survived by daughters, Pat McRae and Bill of DeRidder; Charlotte Strickland and Charles Brock of DeRidder, and Marsha and Ron Stailey of Brookhaven, Miss.; sister, Leatha Birdges and husband, Jerry, of Florien, La.; seven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. February 23, 2009 Morris Howard Douglas The memorial service will be held at North Monroe Baptist Church on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, with Pastor Bill Dye, Rev. Chris Witt, Rev. Jimmy Brent, and Rev. Dallas Witt officiating. Interment will follow at Morehouse Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop, La. Morris Howard "Moose" Douglas passed away at the age of 67 on Feb. 20, 2009 after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born on August 15, 1941 in Hodge, La. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lela Thomas Douglas of Jonesboro, La; father, Baskin Culpepper Douglas of Jacksonville, Fla; two brothers, David and Wallace Lee Douglas. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Lois "Dinky" McGough Douglas; two sons, Dowd and wife Elizabeth of Lake Charles, La. and Drew and wife Mona of Tyler, Texas; daughter, Dusti Douglas Brodie of Monroe,La.; three grandchildren, Kara Brodie of Monroe, Dawson and Delaney Douglas of Tyler; step-grandson, Andrew Strong of Lake Charles; sister, Jan Ree and husband Billy Burson of Ridgecrest, Calif.; and nieces and nephews in California. He is also survived by Alice and Jim Brent, Mary and Robert McGough, Margaret and Robert Ziegler, Betty and Charlie Lee King, Gail and Charles McGough, Jeannie and Chris Witt, David McGough, Margie Dean McGough Bruce, twenty-three nieces, nephews, and their families. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be nephews: Tim Brent, Greg Green, Clay King, Rock King, Chuck McGough, John McGough, Keith McGough, Larry McGough, Jessie Witt, Allen Ziegler, Mark Ziegler, Michael Ziegler, and Rodney Ziegler. Rev. Paul Reed Records Funeral services for The Rev. Paul Reed Records will be held Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 at the First United Pentecostal Church of DeRidder, with Rev. Zale Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery under the care of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Due to an unexpected illness, Paul Records, 52, of DeRidder passed away Friday afternoon at St. Patrick's Hospital in Lake Charles. He leaves a wife of 30 years, Naomi Strohschein Records of DeRidder; children Susanna Grace Records of DeRidder; Mary Elisabeth Records of Morgan City, La.; Paul Louis Records of Lafayette, La.; Spencer Charles Records of Lufkin, Texas; Joanna Ruth Records of DeRidder, La.; brother Louis Russell "Rusty" Records, Jr. of League City, Texas; sister Linda Lee Beyt of Lafayette, La; Noreen Bienvenu of Woodlands, Texas; and Robin Mary Aucoin of Breaux Bridge, La. Paul Records was preceded in death by his father, Louis Russell Records, Sr., mother, Ruth Mary Reed Records, and sister, Sandra Sue Harlton. February 24, 2009 Dorothy Lee Hickman Dorothy Lee Hickman, 91, of Port Arthur, passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont, Texas. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 at Cypress Cemetery in DeRidder, La. under the direction of Broussard's of Nederland, Texas. Mrs. Hickman was born Feb. 4, 1918 in DeRidder, La. to the late Billie and Lillian Miers, and lived in Port Arthur, Texas since 1989. Mrs. Hickman is survived by her daughter, Delores Vaughn of Bedford, and her son, Roy Hickman of Nederland. Also surviving her are her seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Walter Maddox Walter Maddox, 76, of Rosepine, La., passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 at Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder, La., with the Rev. James Byrd officiating under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Whitaker Cemetery in DeRidder. Walter leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Vanna Maddox of Rosepine, La.; children Arthur E. Maddox of Rosepine; Walter O. Maddox of Jasper, Texas; Joseph O. Maddox of Rosepine; Allen L. Maddox of DeRidder; Vickie Jane Maddox of Pickering, La.; Ralph Smith of Leesville, La.; 19 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brothers Charles "Sammy" Maddox and John "JD" Maddox. He was preceded in death by his daughter Cora Johnson. Lillian Marguerite Smith Funeral services for Lillian Marguerite Smith, 82, will be held Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder, La. with the Rev. Maurice Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Smith passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 in Westwood Manor Nursing Home in DeRidder. She was born in Newton, Texas, was a former resident of Leesville, La., and had resided in DeRidder for several years. She is survived by her husband, Lee Smith of DeRidder; daughter Donna Works and husband Bob, of DeRidder; brother Buddy Goff and wife Sue of Leesville; granddaughter Tina Works Indest and husband Brent of New Iberia, La.; and great granddaughter Jessica Margurette Indest of New Iberia. February 25, 2009 Barbara Jarrell Barbara Jarrell, 74, passed away on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 at DeQuincy Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home and interment will follow at Merryville Cemetery in Merryville, La. She is survived by her sons, Benny and Wanda Jarrell of Sulphur, La., Bert Wayne and Theresa Jarrell of Nevada, Mo., Mike and Charlotte Jarrell of Merryville, and Pat Jarrell of Merryville; her daughter Lydia and Mark Bean of Newton, Texas; brothers Roe Crain of Westlake, La., Jimmy Crain of Sulphur, Joe Crain of Onalaska, Texas, Dale Crain of Houston, Texas, and Carl Crain of Newton; sisters Kay Fontenot of Lafayette, La., Esther Jeans of Orange, Texas, and Clara Loftin of Fannett, Texas; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. February 26, 2009 Alfred Ashworth, Sr. Alfred "Baby" Ashworth, Sr., 73, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder, La. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 at Norris Memorial Church of God in Christ in DeRidder, with the Rev. James Piper officiating. Burial will follow in Bancroft Cemetery in Bancroft, La. Ashworth is survived by his wife, Mary Jean Ashworth of DeRidder; sons, Alfred Ashworth, Jr. and wife, Linda, of DeRidder, Michael Ashworth and wife, Kenna, of Houston, Texas, Obie Ashworth and wife, Mia, of Houston, Paul Ashworth and wife, Inette, of DeRidder; daughters, Glenda Ashworth Rahming of DeRidder, Marilyn Thomas and husband, Miton, of DeRidder, Johnnie Murray and husband, Glen, of Houston; brothers, J.C. Ashworth of Bleakwood, Texas and Arthur Ashworth of DeRidder; 29 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughters Linda Ashworth and Angela Ashworth. Antonio Scott Antonio "Sweet Pea" Scott, 33, passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder, La. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 at Grace Church in DeRidder, with the Rev. Willie Benson officiating. Burial will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. Mr. Scott is survived by his parents, Henry and Joyce Clark of DeRidder; his brother, Jason Blackwell of San Diego, Calif.; and his sister, Romona Scott of DeRidder. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, T.W. and Mary Scott; and his grandmother, Katherine Clark. Audrey Ray Wyatt Funeral services for Mr. Audrey Ray "Pete" Wyatt, 84, of DeRidder, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. The Rev. Joe Pool, the Rev. William Kelly Harper, and the Rev. Eugene Williams will officiate. Burial will follow in the Whitaker Cemetery under the care of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Wyatt passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. Mr. Wyatt is survived by his wife of 68 years, Agnes Cooley Wyatt; one son, Arnold Ray Wyatt and wife, LaVonne; five daughters, Marie Mitchell (James), Dianne Pritchard and husband, Jim, Becky Cantrell and husband, Michael, Carolyn Poore, Regina Hall and husband, Herman all of DeRidder; 16 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents J.O. and Frances Cleo Farris Wyatt; brother Obie Wyatt; sisters Myrtis Harper and Myrtle Faye Self; nephew Kevin Wyatt; great grandson Cameron Lichtenauer; and son-in-law Roger Michael Poore. March 2, 2009 John Wiley Brewer John Wiley Brewer, 78, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 in a local hospital with his family by his side. He was born in DeRidder, La., and resided in Westlake, La. He is survived by his wife, Nickie Grout Brewer; son, John Nicolas Brewer and wife, Mable of Westlake; sister, Myrtle June Brewer Johnson and husband, the Rev. Roy Lee Johnson of DeRidder; sister-in-laws, Gretchel Grout, JoAnn Walker; nephews, Tommy Walker, John Roy Johnson, Lee Johnson; niece, Pam Melder; grandchildren, John Wilson Brewer and wife Anna, Helena Nicole Brewer, James Nicholas Brewer and Mary Grace Brewer all of Westlake. He was preceded in death by his parents, John A. Brewer and Emily Fletcher Brewer and a sister, Mary Olive Brewer. His funeral will be Monday, March 2, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Westlake. The reverends Roy Lee Johnson, Johnny Johnson and Oliver McGuire will officiate. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Michael Anthony Newman Funeral services for Michael Anthony Newman will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 at the First Baptist Church, in Longville, La., with the Rev. Stuart Graves and Bo Guidry officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Oakdale, La. under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Newman passed away Thursday, Feb. 26 in St. Pat's Hospital in Lake Charles, La. He was born in Biloxi, Miss. but had lived for many years in the Longville area. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 30 years, Barbara Ray Newman of Longville; one son Patrick Michael Newman, a student at Louisiana Tech, of Ruston, La.; two daughters Sarah Elizabeth Newman of Lake Charles, and Paige Allyss Newman of Longville; his sisters Cheryl Rabalais and husband, Greg, of Crossett, Ark., Cynthia Williams and husband, Ned, of Fairview, La., and Lisa Dehoven and husband, Greg, of DeRidder, La.; his mother Ann Newman of DeRidder, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Newman was preceded in death by his father, Bobby L. Newman Sr.; and two brothers, Bobby L. Newman Jr. and Jim C. Newman. March 3, 2009 Wren McGehee Causey, Jr. Services for Mr. Wren McGehee Causey, Jr., age 67 of Merryville will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, La. with Rev. Ronnie Cosby officiating. Interment will follow at Columbia Hill Cemetery in Columbia. Mr. Causey was born on Jan. 14, 1942 in Beauregard Parish to the union of Wren McGehee and Edith Carroll Causey and passed from this life on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 in Merryville. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother; Joseph David Causey, maternal grandparents; Benjamin Hawkins and Alice VanBrook Carroll and paternal grandparents; Robert Daniel and Sadie Nunnery Causey. Survivors include his brother; Robin Causey and wife, KaraLe of Monroe, three sisters; Emily Faye McCarty of Columbia, Sarah Jane Wright and husband, Jack of Shreveport and Elizabeth Carroll Douglas and husband, Benny of Grayson. Pallbearers will be Billy Dunn, James Crawley, Carl McDaniel, Jerry Mobley, Raffe Carroll, Bobby Durham, Hill Clinton Durham and John Durham. Jim Dial Funeral services for Jim Dial, 90, of Rosepine, La., will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Life Tabernacle in Rosepine. Bro. Jeremy Griffin and Rev. George Lee Glass will officiate, and burial will follow in Rosepine Cemetery under the direction of Chaddick Funeral Home. Mr. Dial is survived by his wife, Bertha Dial; his daughters Frances Miller of Leesville, La., Billie Ticer of Benton, La., Bernell Oakes and Bettye Elias, both of Rosepine; his sons Jimmie Dial of Concord, Calif., William Bill Dial of Lake Charles, La., Gerald Dial of DeRidder, and Bruce Dial of Rosepine; his sister Namie Odom of Pitkin, La.; 16 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. Rev. Billy Oneal Harper, Sr. A celebration of life of the Rev. Billy Oneal Harper, Sr, 72, of DeRidder, will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Diamond Baptist Church on Highway 1146, between DeRidder and Rosepine, La. The Revs. Dale Miller, Curt Iles, Fred Hartzell and Ned Barrett will officiate. Pallbearers will be Jared Ripley, Richard Cook, James Halbert, Norman "Rutillio" Arguijo Lainez, James Frank and Fernando Israel"Chente" Lopez Nieto. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery in the Shiloh Community area under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife Betty S. Harper of DeRidder; his daughter, Rose Ann Ripley of the Shiloh Community, La.; sons, Billy O'Neal Harper, Jr., of the Shiloh Community, James Edward Harper of Mittie, La., Phillip Jefferson Harper of Bon Aire, Ga., stepsons, David L. West of Natchitoches, La., and Jeffrey D. West of DeRidder; brothers Larry Leonard Harper of Port Neches, Texas, James Leland "Buddy" Harper of Winnie, Texas, and Thomas Jefferson "Tommy" Harper of Shiloh Community; eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas Jefferson and Tennie Josephine Singleton Harper and his first wife Rose Edna Wilson Harper. Billy was born August 23, 1036, in LeBlanc, La., and entered the presence of his Lord on Feb. 26, 2009, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. March 6, 2009 Ruthie Dozier Bates Funeral services for Ruthie Dozier Bates will be held on Sunday, Mar. 8, 2009 at Singer Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Kite officiating. Interment will follow in the Newlin Cemetery under the care of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder, La.. A memorial service will also be held Saturday, Mar, 28, 2009 at The Upatoi United Methodist Church in Upatoi, Ga. Mrs. Bates 94, formerly of DeRidder, La., passed away on Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2009 at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Va. Mrs. Bates was born in Singer, La. Ruthie leaves to cherish her memory, her Brother O.K. Dozier; granddaughters Rhonda Ernst Wakefield and husband Matthew, Susan Ernst Caldrone and husband Michael; great grandchildren Elizabeth Bates Wakefield, William Dozier Wakefield, and Campbell Rebekkah Caldrone along with many nieces, nephews and close friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Huish Bates; parents Rufus and Susan "Mahala" Jackson Dozier, daughter Rowena Bates Ernst, sister Mamie Dozier Cooley, brothers A.J. Dozier and Yourie Leonis "Buck" Dozier. March 10, 2009 Clara Bell Allen Funeral services for Clara Bell Allen, 82, will be held on Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2009, at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Rev. Roy Hoosier and Rev. Glen Burks will officiate and burial will take place at Cannon Cemetery in Merryville. Clara Bell Allen passed away in Merryville on Sunday, Mar. 8, 2009. She is survived by her son, Marvin I and his wife, Pauline Marshall of Merryville, and her daughter Francis and husband William Woodridge of Corpus Christi, Texas. March 12, 2009 Leonel Martinez A memorial service will be held for Leonel "Marty" Martinez on Friday, Mar. 13 at the VFW Post 3619 in DeRidder. Mr. Martinez passed away quietly at the V.A. Hospital Hospice Unit in Lake City, Fla. on Feb. 27, 2009. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, and lived most of his life in DeRidder, La. Mr. Martinez served 27 years in the Army, two being in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Floratina Martinez. He is survived by his three daughters, Sheila Duginski of Pinedale, Wyo., Linda Jenkins of Lake Butler, and Sherri Helmes of Copperas Cove, Texas; his sister, Leonor Rodriguez of Houston, Texas; six grand children, and one great grandchild. Linnie Faye Martinez A memorial service will be held for Linnie Faye Martinez on Mar. 13 at the VFW Post 3619 in DeRidder. Mrs. Martinez passed away quietly at Haven Hospice Unit in Lake City, Fla. on Feb. 20, 2009. She was born in Cravens, La. and lived most of her life in DeRidder. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Ollie Johnson, and her brother, Shelton Johnson. Survivors include her three daughters, Sheila Duginski of Pinedale, Wyo., Linda Jenkins of Lake Butler, and Sherri Helmes of Copperas Cove, Texas; one brother Shelby Johnson of Starks, La.; one sister, Beverly Keel of Coffeeville, Kan.; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Barbara Jean McNabb Barbara Jean McNabb, 49, of Rosepine, La., passed away Mar. 11, 2009 at her residence. Funeral services will be Friday, Mar. 13, 2009 at Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder, La. with Rev. Jake Mullican officiating. Interment will follow at Cypress Cemetery in Rosepine under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Barbara leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 25 years, Timothy McNabb of Rosepine; son Kerry Dale Hampshire of Vidor, Texas; sister Rita Walley and husband Luke of Rosepine; granddaughters Destiny and Makayla Hampshire of Vidor; mother Barbara Abney of Silsbee, Texas; step father Charles Russell of Silsbee; along with a host of nieces and nephews. March 13, 2009 Marcel Bolivar Bishop Marcel Bolivar Bishop, 72, passed away Mar. 11, 2009 at his residence in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Mar. 14 at the First United Methodist Church in DeRidder. Rev. Mike McLaurin and Rev. George Lee Glass will officiate. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Bolivar was born and reared in Beauregard Parish and was first elected sheriff in 1971. Bolivar was preceded in death by his parents, Marcel and Bessie Mae Bishop. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Harriette Holland Bishop; his children Mary Bishop and Jill Cooper and husband Aaron; his grandchildren Zack, Jay, Andrew and Kate; his sister Brenda Jones and husband Johnny. Pallbearers will be Richard Blankenship, David Burton, George Fisher, Carroll Green, L.R. "Pop" Hataway, Zachary Major, Jim McCarty and Hal Turner. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Blackman, Chuck Bosley, Allen Bradley, Randy Brown, Dwayne Cooley, Mike Calloura, Bobby Cudd, John Gates, Gary Godair, Charles Green, Jerald Hanchey, Ken Hanchey, Bill Iles, Claude Jeane, Vincent Labue, David Lestage, Jerry Lewis, Mike Mathis, Jim Roberts, Bonnie Lee Smith, Stanley Vidrine, Norman Wertz and Patrick Wertz. Carl Wade Crain Carl Wade Crain was born on June 7, 1949, and passed away after a brief illness at the age of 59 on Mar. 11, 2009, at North Cypress Medical Center near Houston, Texas. A native of Merryville, La., Carl lived in Newton, Texas for the past 10 years. Following graduation from Merryville High School in 1967, he served two tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Army. Carl is survived by his daughter Kay Huff and son-in-law James of Newton; and son, Carl W. "Bubba" Crain II of Minden, Texas; four brothers, Roe Crain of Westlake, La., Jim Crain of Sulphur, La., Joe Crain of Onalaska, Texas, and Dale Crain of Cypress, Texas; three sisters, Clara Loftin of Port Neches, Texas, Ester Jeans of Orange, Texas, and Kay Fontenot of Lafayette, La.; four grandchildren, Ryan, Brendon, Tyeler, and Dylan of Call, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Lucille Neely Crain of Merryville, and one sister, Barbara Jarrell of Merryville. Memorial services will be held at Myers- Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, on Saturday, Mar. 14, 2009 with Bro. David Zeigler officiating. Ida Ruth Harper Ida Ruth "Roni" Harper passed away Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2009 in DeRidder. She was 71. The funeral service will be held at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church on Monday, Mar. 16, 2009 with Rev. Keith Stephenson officiating. Ms. Harper is survived by her son, John Harper and wife Elaine of Jasper, Texas; her daughter, Julynda Jackson of DeRidder; her sisters Barbara Bickham and Ina Johnson, both of DeRidder; her grandchildren Kai Jackson and Johnathon Davis, both of DeRidder; and her special friend Patsy Davis of DeRidder. March 16, 2009 Evolyn C. Mullen Funeral services for Evolyn C. Mullen will be held Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2009 at Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder with Rev. A.A. Haymon Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cravens, La. Mrs. McMullen leaves to cherish her memory her son Alvin Dwight McMullen of Amarillo, Texas; five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren along with a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Alvin E. McMullen, son Joseph McMullen, daughter Charlotte McMullen Sitton, and her sisters and brothers. Yvonne Slaydon Funeral services for Yvonne "Green Eyes" Slaydon will be held on Saturday, Mar. 14, 2009 at Christway Church. Rev. Kennis Smith will officiate, and burial will follow in Newlin Cemetery in Singer, La. Mrs. Slaydon passed away at the age of 55 on Thursday, Mar. 12, 2009 in DeRidder. She is survived by her husband, Robert Slaydon of DeRidder; her mother, Sheridan Ann Wilson of Longville, La.; her son, Brian Young and wife Bonnie of Lake Charles, La.; her daughters Chasity Radif of Rosepine, La., and Rhonda Hanchey and husband Jeff of Ragley, La.; her brothers Douglas Jackson of Longville, La., and Jerry Wayne Jackson of Houston, Texas; her sisters Kelly Dodd of Jopling, Mo., and Robbie Asworth of Dewyville, Texas; her special uncle, Gary Wilson and his wife Helen, "Sugarfoot", upon whom she thought the sun rose and set; and ten grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Edward Wilder, Sr.; her brother Charles Edward Wilder, Jr., and her stepson, Mason Earl Slaydon. March 17, 2009 Maudeen Cryer James Maudeen Cryer James, 87, passed away Sunday, Mar. 15, 2009 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville, La. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana with Rev. Greg Crawford and Rev. Johnny Johnson officiating and interment following in Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine, La. She is survived by her husband, Garsie James of Rosepine; daughter Shonda James Thomas and husband Steve A. Thomas of Rosepine; grandson James A. Thomas and wife Ashleigh G. Thomas of Pineville, La. and granddaughter Amber W. Thomas of Rosepine. Estelle Nadine Ashworth Yarbrough Estelle Nadine Ashworth Yarbrough, age 90, a native of Juanita, La. and a resident of Singer, La., died Sunday, Mar. 15, 2009, at her residence in Singer. She was the daughter of the late Rufus "Buster" Ashworth and the late Lonie Perkins Ashworth. She is survived by her two daughters, Yvonne Baukman of Singer and Jean Nixon and her husband Bubba of Deridder, La.; two sons, Norris Dale "Knot" Jackson and his wife Carol of Jena, La., and Danny Jackson of Singer; nineteen grandchildren, Brent Jackson and his wife Kelly of Landolake, Fla., Nadrid Callender and her husband Jimmy of Grapevine, Texas, Weldon Jackson and his wife Beverly of Natchitoches, La., Kathy Coleman of DeQuincy, La., Dana Boyer and her husband George Allen of Fields, La., Shonna Smith and her husband David of Beaumont, Texas, Danielle Conner and her husband Brandon of Lake Charles, La., Pamela Jackson of Lake Charles, Kyla Bertrand and her husband Kevin of Singer, Taylor Nixon of DeRidder, Terry Jackson and wife Erlene of DeQuincy, Margaret Reneau and her husband Bub of DeQuincy, Becky Jackson and her fiance' Terry Smith of DeQuincy, Trid Burnett and Louis of Ragley, La.; eighteen great-grandchildren, Emilia Bertrand, Devin Bertrand, Brody Boyer, Payton Boyer, Clint Coleman, Cody Coleman, Ava Grace Jackson, Ashley Stover, Adrienne Stover, Zack Stover, Sydney Callender, Henry Hayes Jackson, Misty Clark, Marsha Jensen, Jessica Cox, Johanna Reneau, Carlton Burnett and Carlee Burnett; and nine great-great grandchildren, Layton Coleman, Lane Coleman, Adleigh Boyer, Austin Jensen, Levin Jensen, Raleigh Hagen, Jared Hagen, Jayden Jensen and Brayden Reneaux. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years - The late E. L. "Blackie" Yarbrough; one son, Royce Kyle "Bunk" Jackson; two grandsons, Corky Baukman and Marc Jackson; one son in law, Billy Wayne Baukman. Funeral service will be at Singer United Pentecostal Church Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2009 , with Rev. Donnis Ashworth, Rev. Ken Gibson, Rev. Carly Jackson and Rev. Michael Cole officiating. Interment will be at Good Hope Cemetery in Singer. Pallbearers will be Taylor Nixon, Carlton Burnett, Brody Boyer, Brandon Conner, Larry Overton, Brent Jackson, Weldon Jackson and Jimmy Callender. Honorary Pallbearers will be Clint Coleman, Cody Coleman, Payton Boyer, Bear Cox, Willie Tradewell, Terry Jackson and Terry Smith. March 18, 2009 James Frederick Kimball, Sr. James Frederick Kimball, Sr. of DeRidder, passed away Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. He was 63. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Mar .19, 2009 at Chaddick Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Whitaker Cemetery. Mr. Kimball is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Martin and husband Ronald Spears, Jennifer Gray and husband Anthony, and Marty Baker and husband Delphord; his sonns Aaron Kimball and wife Malana, and James F. Kimball, Jr. and wife Katie, all of DeRidder; his sister Hazel Kettle of China, Texas; his brothers Sonny Kimball of Livingston, Texas and Alvin Kimball of Livingston; fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Katherine W. Rice Funeral services for Katherine W. "Kate" Rice, 92, of DeRidder will be held Friday, Mar. 20, 2009 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, with Father Jude Brunnert officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville, La. Mrs. Rice passed away on Friday, Mar. 13, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. She was preceded in death by her husband William Rice; her parents Lee and Emily Word; brothers James Word, Theron Word and Prentis Word. Kate is survived by sons, William "Bill" and wife Glofira Rice of Evergreen, Texas, David Rice of Manahawkin, N.J. and Tim and wife Donna Rice of DeRidder; Daughters Patricia Berndt of Manahawkin, Eileen and husband Jim of Jackson, N.J. and Nancy and husband Ed Hayes of Holly Springs, N.C.; seventeen grandchildren and twenty seven great grandchildren. March 19, 2009 Phyllis Mary Sinclair Ferguson A memorial service for Phyllis Mary Sinclair Ferguson, 80, will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, Mar. 20, 2009 at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, in DeRidder, with Pastor Gary Archbold officiating. She died Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2009 in DeRidder, La. She is survived by daughters, Pamela L. Wiegel and husband, Richard, of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Andrea A. Ferguson of DeRidder; grandchildren, John Sinclair Ferguson of DeRidder, Heather Lynn Kaver and husband, Gjamale, of Fort Polk, La., Paul Andrew Dietrich and wife, Tricia, of Mcloud, Okla., Jeffery Joe Wiegel of Elgin, Ill., Jennifer Joy Sosnowski and husband, David, of Aurora, Ill., and Jeremy John Wiegel and wife, Christine, of Waukegan, Ill.; and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, George Sinclair; her mother, Olive Waring Sinclair; husband, Raymond Andrew Ferguson; grandson, Matthew Sinclair Dietrich; and brother, George R. Sinclair. Iva Jane Vaughn Funeral services for Iva Jane Vaughn, 48, of Shreveport, La., and formerly of DeRidder, La., will be Saturday, Mar. 21, 2009, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder, with Harold Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Newlin Cemetery in Singer, La., under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Vaughn passed away Monday, Mar. 16, 2009, in Shreveport. Mrs. Vaughn is survived by her son, Reuben Aldridge and wife Clare of Killeen, Texas; daughter, Iva Sue Henson and husband Jason of Gainesville, Ga.; brothers, Everette Wright of Richmond, Va., and Harold Wright and wife Judy of Dallas, Texas; sisters, Leona Alvis and husband Kenneth of Sumter, S.C., and Linda Wheatley and husband Gary of Ridgeway, Va.; mother, Mary Lou Johnston of Shreveport; she was preceded in death by her father, Louis Johnston and sister, Jathinia Hinkle. Born in Washington, D.C., she was reared in West Virginia and Tennessee. March 23, 2009 Joyce Haymon McDaniel Funeral services for Joyce Haymon McDaniel, 84, of DeRidder, La., will be Monday, Mar. 23, 2009, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. John Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mrs. McDaniel passed away Friday, Mar. 20, 2009, at her residence. Mrs. McDaniel was born in Fullerton, La. She is survived by sons Thomas Edwin Hughes and Billy Ray McDaniel, both of DeRidder; daughters Alice Langton and LeVerda Moreau, both of DeRidder; brother, Jimmy Brister of Leesville, La.; sisters, Vernice Kay and Rose Thompson, both of DeRidder, Melba Legg of Leesville, and Jo Dean Belvins of Brownsville, Texas; twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Husband, Alfred McDaniel, two sisters, one brother, and a grandson. David George Reeves Mr. David George Reeves, 82, passed away on Friday, Mar. 20, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Reeves was born on Oct. 08, 1926 in Ragley, La. and was a lifelong resident of DeRidder, La. David was a World War II Navy Veteran serving on the U.S.S. Belle Grove LSD-2 in the South Pacific. Funeral services for Mr. Reeves will be held Monday, Mar. 23, 2009, at Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder with Rev. Alan Knuckles and Rev. Don Hunt officiating. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. David leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 61 years, Evelyn Reeves of DeRidder; sons David V. "Buddy" Reeves and wife Sherry of Rosepine, La. and George Stephen "Steve" Reeves and wife Durrel of DeRidder; daughters Linda Kaye Farmer and husband Ken of DeRidder; Dovie Gail Ruddock and husband Denny of Little Rock, Ark.; Marilyn Rose Clendening and husband Mark of Mansfield, La.; and Bettye Nell Gallien of Dry Creek, La.; brother William H. Reeves of Brunswick, Ga.; sister Georgia Young of Sugartown, La.; 16 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Lera Bernice Works Funeral services for Lera Bernice Works, 90, of DeRidder, La., and formerly of Red Bay, Ala., will be Monday, Mar. 23, 2009 in Deaton Funeral Home Chapel in Red Bay under the direction of Deaton Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hill Crest Memorial Cemetery in Red Bay. Mrs. Works passed away Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2009 in Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. Local arrangements are under the direction of Labby Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Works is survived by her son, Bob Works and Wife Dona of DeRidder; her granddaughter Tina Marguerite Works Indest and husband Brent of New Iberia, La.; and her great granddaughter Jessica Marguerite Indest of New Iberia. She was born in Red Bay, where she lived most of her life before moving to DeRidder one year ago. Norma Jean Kittrell Young Norma Jean Kittrell Young of DeRidder, La., passed away peacefully on Mar. 19, 2009 at Westwood Manor Nursing Home with family by her side. She was 74. Ms. Young was born Aug. 19, 1934 in Greene County, Ind. to James and Mary Kittrell. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband of fifty two years, J.L. Young; her daughter, Violet Hargrave; and two grandchildren, all of DeRidder. Ms. Young is survived by her son James Young of DeRidder; and four daughters, Cathy Pellerin of DeRidder, Juanita Wilkinson and husband Beanie of Olive Branch, Miss., Earline Cline and husband Randy of Lake Charles, La., and Linda Keel of Columbus, Miss. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, Mar. 21, 2009 at the Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse under the direction of Chaddick Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Tilley and Rev. Jeff Phillips officiating. Interment followed at Shiloh Cemetery. March 24, 2009 William L. Eaves William L. "Buddy" Eaves, 90 passed away Saturday, Mar. 21, 2009 in DeRidder, La. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2009 at New Life Baptist Church in DeRidder with Pastor Jesse McMillan, Elder Lynwood Jacobs, Dr. Bobby Leach and Bro. Lynn Clayton officiating. Interment will follow in Cannon Cemetery, Merryville, La. He is survived by his daughters, Janet and Dr. Bobby Leach of Denham Springs, La.; June and Dr. John McMillan of DeRidder; sister Helen Eaves Hickman of DeRidder; Sister-in-laws Isabelle M. Eaves and Minnie W. Eaves; five grandchildren, William D. Leach and wife Dr. Lauren Leach Dr. Timothy Dale Leach and wife Erin Leach, Katy Leach Ramsey and husband Brad Ramsey, Kristen Leach Slate and husband Matt Slate, and Pastor Jesse Eaves McMillan and wife Ashley McMillan; four great grandchildren, Micah McMillan, Ethan McMillan, Abram McMillan and Cooper Slate. He was preceded in death by his wife of many years, Frances H. Eaves; one grandson Joshua Eric McMillan; three brothers, James L. Eaves, Louis W. Eaves and Huey E. Eaves and two sisters, Inez Eaves Turner and Selma Eaves Craft. Mary Claire Gosey Grantham Nichols Mary Claire Gosey Grantham Nichols, age 96, passed peacefully Friday, Mar. 20, 2009, at her residence in Lake Charles. A resident of Lake Charles for over 65 years, she was a native of Nashville, Tenn. and was born Dec. 1, 1912, to Sadie Ragan and George R. Gosey. She then married Matthew Grantham, who was a native of Memphis, and they were married for 37 years until his death. She was also married later to Hawley Ellis Nichols for 25 years until his death. Mrs. Nichols was the mother of three children, one of whom was a Down's syndrome child. Preceding her in death were her son, George Grantham and two brothers, James R. Gosey and George R. Gosey. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Claire Holmes of Lake Charles and Pamela Ragan Grantham of Houston, Texas; one step- daughter, Carole Nichols Valdespino and husband, Will of Brandon, Fla.; six grandchildren, David, Stephen, Jason, and Christopher Holmes, Bill Valdespino and Adair Kopperud; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Mar. 23, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church in Lake Charles. Rev. Fred Seay will officiate. Burial will follow in Prien Memorial Park under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in Lake Charles. Hershel M. Harper, Sr. Hershel M. Harper, Sr. passed away Sunday, Mar. 22, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder, La. He was 67. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Mar. 26, 2009 at Texas Avenue Baptist Church in DeRidder at 2 p.m. with Dr. Randy Harper and Dr. Arthur Rockett officiating. Interment will follow in Cannon Cemetery in Merryville, La. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Harper of DeRidder; his son Hershel M. Harper, Jr. of Columbia, S.C.; his daughter Melissa S. Harper Lee of Vine Grove, Ky.; his Eunice Lanier Harper of Kipling, La.; his brothers Fred Harper of Bossier City, La. and Bruce Harper of DeRidder; his sisters Ernie M. Tyler of Groves, Texas and Wanda Davis of Hicks, La.; and his grandson Nathan Thomas Lee of Vine Grove. He was preceded in death by his father, Lum C. Harper. Michael Cody Midkiff Michael Cody Midkiff, of Pitkin, passed away Friday, Mar. 20, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. He was 23. Visitation was held Sunday, Mar. 22, 2009 at Lone Star Baptist Church, under the direction of Chaddick Funeral Home. Rev. Jeff James was the officiant and interment followed at Smyrna Cole Cemetery. Mr. Midkiff is survived by his wife Amanda Bailey Midkiff; his daughter Natalie Paige Midkiff; his son Payton Montgomery Midkiff, all of DeRidder; his brother Derek Glen Midkiff; his mother and step father Delores and Donnie Willis; father and step mother Michael and Maude Midkiff; his maternal grandfather William "Bill" "Papaw" White; his paternal grandmother Mattie Haselden and husband Jim, all of Pitkin, La.; five step sisters, Tasha Poe of Leesville, La., Stacey Lane Tibbitts of Anacoco, La., Becky Webb, Beth Willis, and Leann Heflin, all of Pitkin; and one step brother, Brody Dauzat of Pitkin. March 25, 2009 Dorothy Ann Schiro Dorothy Ann Schiro of Merryville, La. passed away Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2009 at Dubuis Hospital of Lake Charles in Lake Charles, La. She was 78. A Rosary will be said Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Thursday, Mar. 26, 2009 at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in DeRidder with Father Jude Brunnert, M.S. officiating. Interment will follow in Merryville Cemetery in Merryville. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Schiro of Merryville; her sons Greg Schiro of Merryville, Jamie Schiro and wife Jamie of Westlake, La., and Phil Schiro and wife Susan of Merryville; nine grandchildren, two great gGrandchildren as well as a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband A. C. "Coach" Schiro. March 26, 2009 Donald Ray Atkins, Sr. Donald "Don" Ray Atkins, Sr., was born to Robert O. and Birtie Atkins in Chilton, Texas, on Mar. 26, 1928, and passed away Feb. 14, 2009. Mr. Atkins is survived by his wife, Catherine, of almost 40 years; sons Donald Ray Atkins, Jr., and wife Joanna, John David Atkins and wife Beverly, Roger Alan Atkins and wife Juanita. Grandchildren include Jacob Atkins and wife Katie, Ashley Siner and husband Nathan, Amy Furrow and husband David, Angela Atkins, Alyssa Atkins, Alexandra Atkins, and Adrienne Atkins. Don is also survived by the mother of his children, Velma Trammell. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Mar. 28, 2009, at Willow Meadows Baptist Church. O.K. Dozier Funeral Services will be conducted for Mr. O.K. Dozier, age 87, Friday, Mar. 27, 2009 at Singer Baptist Church under the direction of Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia. Interment will follow at Newlin Cemetery in Singer, La. A native and resident of New Iberia, Mr. Dozier passed away at 5:10 a.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2009 at SW LA War Veterans Home in Jennings, La. O.K.'s life and memory will be cherished by his son, Robert Lynn "Bob" Dozier, Sr. and wife, Angie, his daughter, Linda Dozier Nelson and husband, Milton Ashford Nelson, Jr. "Bud", four grandchildren, Robert Lynn Dozier, Jr., Blaire Michelle Dozier, Michael Ashford Nelson, and Ashlea Elisabeth Nelson. O.K. was born Mar. 21, 1922 in Many, Louisiana and moved to Singer by the age of two. He always spoke lovingly and respectfully of his parents, Rufus and Susan "Mahala" Jackson Dozier, and was proud of the honest and humble life that they instilled in him. He and his siblings, A.J. Dozier, Mamie Dozier Cooley, Ruthie Dozier Bates, and Youree Leonous "Buck" Dozier, maintained close family ties throughout their lifetimes and were a tribute to the righteous values of God and family. All preceded him in death. O.K. entered the United States Naval Service Coast Guard in Sep. 1942 and was discharged in Feb. 1946. Seaman 1st Class O.K. Dozier served most of that time of WWII aboard the DE-317 USS Joyce with numerous ship escorts to North Africa, Ireland, and Great Britain. The USS Joyce was credited with detecting and sinking a German U-boat which saved a large convoy of ships and the lives of hundreds of US soldiers. He returned to DeRidder, La. after WWII to resume his job at United Gas and there met his future wife, Thelma Storozyszyn. They were married Mar. 25, 1948 and celebrated 55 years of marriage before her death in 2003. Mr. Dozier was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Storozyszyn Dozier; his parents and siblings. Pallbearers will be Robert Lynn "Bob" Dozier, Sr., Milton Ashford "Bud" Nelson, Jr., Robert Lynn Dozier, Jr., Michael Ashford Nelson, Gilbert Dozier, Jr., Kenneth Dozier, Blaire Michelle Dozier, and Ashlea Elisabeth Nelson. Glenn L. Smith Glenn L. Smith of Merryville, La. passed away Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2009 in Merryville. He was 56. The funeral service will be held at Myers Colonial Funeral Home on Friday, Mar. 27, 2009 with Bro. Melvin Smith and Bro. Arlen Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Cannon Cemetery in Merryville. He is survived by his wife Lynn Smith of Merryville; his son Scot Smith and wife Jamie of DeRidder; his daughter Glenna Smith of Lake Charles, La.; his brother Arlen Smith of Cravens, La.; his sister Karen Buxton of Rosepine, La.; twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren. March 30, 2009 Mandy Herrington Hudson Funeral services for Mandy Herrington Hudson, 29, of Rosepine, La., will be held Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, La., with Bro. Kevin Coward officiating. Burial will follow at Merryville Cemetery, in Merryville, La. Hudson died Thursday, Mar. 26, 2009 at Rapides Medical Center in Alexandria, La. She is survived by her husband, Mikie Hudson of Rosepine; daughter: Kaileigh Hudson of Rosepine; parents, Cathy and Bill Schulte of Longville, La.; sisters, Kriston Brewer, and Katherine Schulte, both of DeRidder; and brother, Billy Schulte, Jr. of Lake Charles, La. She was preceded in death by her biological father, Richard Herrington; and son, Michael David Hudson, Jr. March 31, 2009 Shirley Faye Carnahan Shirley Faye Carnahan, 74, passed away Sunday, Mar. 29, 2009 in her Longville, La. home. She is survived by her son, Russell Alvin Carnahan and wife, Glenda Rae of Moss Bluff; daughter, Sarah Harrington and husband, Ronald of DeRidder; brother, Virgil A. "Pete" Spears and wife, Marie of Moss Bluff; sister, Jackie Friend and husband, Leo of Longville; sisters-in-law, Ruth Elaine Brasher and Elene Carnahan; six granddaughters; one grandson; numerous nieces and nephews six great granddaughters; five great grandsons; one great great grandson and one on the way. She was preceded in death by her, husband of forty five years, Shirley Alvin Carnahan; daughter, Virginia Marie Carnahan. Her funeral will be Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2009 in Beauregard Memorial Baptist Church in Longville under direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Rev. Mark Norwood and Rev. Jerry Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley. J Ottis Stephens Jr. Ottis was a retired Ethyl Corporation employee and owner of ABC Piano Tuning. He was 94, a native of Cottonwood, La. and resident of Baton Rouge. He died Friday, Mar. 27, 2009 at his residence. Services were officiated by Pastor Ray Johnson. Interment followed in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Ottis is survived by his brother, Otto J. Stephens of Deridder, La.; two sons and daughters-in-law, James O. Stephens Jr. and wife Becky of Dallas, Texas and Glynn Stephens Sr. and wife Jean of Morgan City, La.; brother-in-law and wife, John Smith and wife Margaret of Livingston, La.; four grandsons, Glynn Stephens of New Orleans, La., Todd Stephens of Dallas, Dr. J. Anthony Stephens and wife Karen of Baton Rouge, La., Rodney Stephens and wife Colleen of Covington, La.; and a granddaughter, Denise Bergeron and husband Percy of Houston, Texas.; seven great grandchildren; four great- great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Smith Stephens; parents, William Glen "Willie" and Doshie Stephens; a brother, Robert Calvin "R.C." Stephens and a sister, Lula Mae Burden. April 2, 2009 William Brazzle, Sr. William "Paw Paw" Brazzle, Sr. of DeRidder, La. passed away Monday, Mar. 30, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. He was 81. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder with Bro. Alvin Peters officiating. Interment will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. Mr. Brazzle retired from the United States Army after 30 years of service. Mr. Brazzle is survived by his wife Gladys Jean Brazzle; his sons Paul J. Elam, Johnny L. Brazzle, Grant E. Brazzle and William Brazzle, Jr.; his daughters Gloria D. Owens and Clotel E. Brazzle, all of of DeRidder; 17 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Woodrow Bailey Funeral services for Woodrow Bailey will be held on Thursday, Apr. 2, 2009 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder with the Revs. Kelly Harper, Hershall Davis and Wayne Kite officiating. Burial will follow in the Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Hixson of DeRidder. Mr. Bailey, 91, of DeRidder, was a lifelong resident of Beauregard Parish where he worked as a finish carpenter until his retirement. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Mary Louise Bailey of DeRidder; his daughter, Sharon Bailey of DeRidder; two sons, Fred Russell and Mary Bailey of Spokane, Wash. and Woodrow Kendall and Mary Francis Bailey of Florence, Ore.; and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. April 3, 2009 Lorraine A. Bailey Lorraine A. Bailey, 67, of Ragley, died Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2009 in the comfort of her home. Mrs. Bailey was born and raised and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of eighteen years, Collin H. Bailey of Ragley; one daughter, Debra Dartez and husband Darrell of Ragley; two grandchildren, Andrea Dartez and Bruce Dartez and husband Krystal, all of Ragley; three great- grandchildren, Devin Reeves, Bryson and Kinley Dartez; two brothers, Charles Arville and wife Cora Marie of Lake Charles and James Arville and wife Shirley of Bundick Lake. She also leaves her extended family of two step- sons; two step- daughters and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny Arville and Agnes Oliver and a sister, Lois Materne. Funeral services will be Saturday, Apr. 4, 2009 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Steve Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Sallier Cemetery. Debra Burgess Debra Burgess passed away Thursday, Mar. 12, 2009 at her residence in Singer, La. She was 54. A memorial service will be held at Singer Pentecostal Church in Singer under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Larry Burgess of Singer; her sons, John Rankin, Danny Rankin, and Shane Rankin, all of Bloomington, Ill.; her sister Dee Anna Taylor of Panama City, Fla.; and five grandchildren. Chad Heath Chad Heath, 19, passed away Apr. 1, 2009, in a Lafayette Hospital. He was a graduate of South Beauregard High School. Survivors include his parents, Steve and Kim Heath of Longville; brother, Jared Heath of Lake Charles; sister, Kari Heath of Longville; grandparents Ann Heath of DeQuincy, Dorris Young of Shaumburg, Ill., Aunts and Uncles, Mr. and Mrs. Don Heath of Leauge City, Texas, Mrs. Anita Clark, of Sulphur, Mr. and Mrs. Greg Young of Souix City, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Young of Sandwich, Ill. and several loving cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Rev. Kenneth W. Young and Bennie J. Heath. His funeral will be Saturday, Apr. 4, in Squyres Methodist Church of Ragley. The Rev. Juan Huertas will officiate. Burial will be in the Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Snider Funeral Home. Viola Lee Cole Serigne Funeral services for Viola Lee Cole Serigne, 78, of DeRidder, will be held Friday, Apr. 3, 2009 at Sugartown Baptist Church, with the Rev. Alfred Kennedy and the Rev. Frank Ott officiating. Interment will follow at Smyrna Cole Cemetery, under the direction of Chaddick Funeral Home of DeRidder. Serigne passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Anthony Serigne, of DeRidder; four daughters, Ethel Deannie Swanson and husband, Kenneth, of DeRidder, Margie Nichelson and husband, Richard, of Lucedale, MS, and Sylvia Hernandez, and Princess Ann Simmons and husband James, all of DeRidder; one son, John Willie Mathis and wife, Debbie, of Orange, TX; 11 grandchildren, Christina Swanson Griffin and husband, Pedro, of Winnfield, LA, Debra Nichelson Martin and husband, Jeff, of Jayess, MS, Billy Nichelson and wife, Rhonda, of Lucedale, MS, Rhonda Nichelson Scoggins, of Monticello, MS, Melissa Nichelson Amodeo and husband, Matt, of Lucedale, MS, Linda Mathis of Orange, TX, Nicholas Mathis of Orange,and Lasa Hernandez Mitchell and husband, Preston, Israel Hernandez, Jr. and wife, Heidi, Charles Hernandez, Brandy Curtis, and Jessica Simmons, all of DeRidder; 17 great grandchildren, Kyle, Dakota, Dylan, Jonathan, Richard, Tianna, Courtland, Samantha, Ryan, Garrett, Destiney, Colton, Kaila, Brooke, Israel III, Caden, and Skylar; three sisters, Beatrice Wilborn of Mauriceville, TX, Flora Mae Garcia of Conroe, TX, and Dotsie Robbins of Vidor, TX; and three brothers, Robert Lee, Brady Lee, and William Lee, all of Mauriceville, TX. Linda Lucie Tietze Linda Lucie Tietze, of DeRidder, passed away Sunday, Mar. 29, 2009 at her home. She was 70. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Apr. 4, 2009 at Chaddick Funeral Home, with Rev. James Glass officiating. Mrs. Tietze is survived by her husband Georg Tietze of DeRidder; her daughters Annette Duplechin and husband Kline of DeRidder, and Denise Price and husband Todd of San Antonio, Texas; four grandchildren, Wesley Duplechin and wife Rachel, Alexander Duplechin and fiancee Kim, Andrea and Kelsey; two great grandchildren, Maximus and Allie; and one aunt, Grete Raupach of Hannover, Germany. April 6, 2009 Nicholas DeVante Myers Funeral services for Baby Nicholas DeVante Myers were held on Saturday, Apr. 4, 2009 in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Alvin Peters officiated and burial took place in Newlin Holly Grove Cemetery in Singer, La. Baby Nicholas DeVante Myers came into this world and passed away Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2009 in Beauregard Memorial Hospital to Shareka Nicole Jones and Edward "Eddie" Myers, II. He is survived by his parents, Shareka Jones of DeRidder, La. and Eddie Myers of Savannah, Ga.; grandparents Alfreda V. Jones of DeRidder, Donna L. Gregory of Atlanta, Ga., and Dwayne R. Garner of Augusta, Ga.; great grandmother Alice R. Garner of DeRidder; uncles Darrius DeVante Hollie of DeRidder and Duan R. Garner of Augusta; aunt Harmonie R. Garner of Augusta. April 7, 2009 Taesen Axeton Rebel Guillory Funeral services for Taesen Axeton Rebel Guillory, infant son of Ethan Guillory and Kristin Crosier will be held Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2009 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, with Rev. David Richmond and Bro. Irby Perkins Jr. officiating. The burial will follow in Stephens Cemetery in Leesville. Taesen is survived by parents Ethan Guillory of Leesville, La. and Kristin Crosier of DeRidder, La.; grandparents Jan and Richard Rusk of Evans, La., Tony and Veronica Crosier of Sulphur, La., Bonnie Guillory of Leesville, Darlene Roshong of Leesville, and Tim and Sandy Guillory of Pickering, La.; great grandparents, Pat Johns of Anacoco, La., Audrey and Janis Davis of Evans, Lou and Ruth Lafoe of Leesville, Alfred and Ethel Guillory of Pickering, Tim and Sue Ramsey of DeRidder, Lavaughn and Melva Roshong of Pickering, and Patsy Rusk, of Baton Rouge, La. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Hezekiah McClendon Hezekiah McClendon, of DeRidder, La., passed away Saturday, Apr. 4, 2009 in DeRidder. He was 106. The service will be officiated by Rev. Michael Harris under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. He is survived by his son, Curtis McClendon of Picayune; his daughter Ceola Harris and husband Jimmy of DeRidder; his sister Desiree' Phillips of Quitman, Miss.; his sister in law Annie Mae Gamble of DeRidder; 45 grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane McClendon Turner, his sons Frank McClendon and Malachi McClendon, and four grandsons. Pearl Shirley Funeral services for Pearl Shirley, 89, of DeRidder, Louisiana, will be held Thursday, Apr. 9, 2009, in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in DeRidder with Rev. Alan Knuckles officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Shirley passed away Sunday, Apr. 5, 2009, in a local nursing home. She is survived by daughters Annette Shirley Johnson and Carolyn Shirley Jones and husband David, both of DeRidder; five grandchildren, Angela Bowman, John Johnson, Allison Thomas, David Jones and Laura Haydon; and nine great grandchildren. James Steven Wunderlich James Steven Wunderlich, of Rosepine, La., passed away Saturday, Apr. 4, 2009 in his home. He was 48. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2009, with Rev. Gary Bankson officiating under the direction of Chaddick Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Rosepine Cemetery. Mr. Wunderlich is survived by his sister, Barbara Shell and husband Dwayne of Rosepine; nieces Ashley Shell, Alyx Shell, and Jessica Shell; nephew Beau Shell; aunts Pearl Tucker Lowery of Rosepine, Pat Russel of Rosepine, and Joyce Weeks of Rosepine; and his uncle James Leonard Weeks and wife Teri of LaCamp, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford E. and Ima Jean Wunderlich; his grandparents James Felix and Cora Ellen Weeks; and his uncles Leo Tucker, Harvey Lowery, Donnie Russell, and Reid Weeks. April 8, 2009 Rita Miers Rita Miers of DeRidder passed away Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2009 at DeRidder Retirement and Rehabilitation Center. She was 80. Visitation will be Thursday, Apr. 9, 2009 at Chaddick Funeral Home. Rev. Doug Mitchell will officiate and burial will be on Friday, Apr. 9, 2009 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens in Pensacola, Fla. She is survived by her daughter Brenda Miers of DeRidder, La.; her son Gordon E. Miers, Jr. of DeRidder; and her brother Emilio Gerald Ranieri and wife Judy of Punta Gorda, Fla. April 13, 2009 Aubrey Russel Austin Aubrey Russel Austin, 58, of DeRidder, passed away Thursday, Apr. 9, 2009 in Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville, La. Funeral services will be Monday, Apr. 13, 2009 in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder. Rev. Roger Gill and Rev. Zale Lewis will officiate and burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in DeRidder. He was preceded in death by his father, Aubrey Austin, his brother Troy Austin, and his beloved wife Paula Gray Austin. He is survived by his sons Josh Austin of Byhalia, Miss., Brian Gray of DeRidder, and Adam Gray of DeRidder; his daughter Jaala Austin Badgley of DeRidder; his brothers Willie Austin of DeRidder, and Kenneth Austin of DeRidder; his sister Annette Williams of Pineville, La.; his mother Joy Austin of DeRidder and three grandchildren. Sheila Ruth Clark Sheila Ruth Clark, age 59, a native of Lenanon, Mo., and a resident of Dequincy, La., died Thursday, Apr. 9, 2009, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Elwin Chastain and the late Nina Jennings Chastain. She is survived by her husband of over 42 years - Larry Clark of Dequincy, four daughters, Lorretta Causey and her husband Mike of Deridder, La., Shari Eder and her husband Allen of Longville, La., Chasity LeJeune and her husband Danny of Vinton, La., Paulette Clark and her fiance' Michael Fountain of Starks, La.; two sons, Larry Paul Clark and his wife Mary of Longville, Jeffery Wade Clark and his wife Kari of Dequincy; sisters Jackie Vogt and her husband David of Olathe, Kan.; sister Tammy Spartz and her husband Kevin of Grain Valley, Mo. , fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Leslie Clark, granddaughter Megan Yates and brother, Eddie McCollough. Funeral service will be at Eastern Heights Baptist Church Monday, Apr. 13, 2009 with the Rev. Jimmy Clark and the Rev. Ron Fox officiating. Interment will be at Good Hope Cemetery in Singer, La. April 20, 2009 Katherine D. Charles A memorial service for Katherine D. Charles, 51, of DeRidder, will be held at Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Charles died Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. She is survived by husband Cedric Dale Charles; sons Michael and Enrika Carter, Jr., and Thomas Charles; daughters, Marion and Romero Crawford, Titisha and Cornelius Jackson, Jr., Cedrina Charles and boyfriend Carlos Levingston, and Whitney Charles and fiance Johnny Celestine; mother, Annie Mae Craig; five brothers, Frank Butler, Jr., Larry Buttler, Michael Colton, Mitchell Colton, and Douglas Butler; three sisters, Zenola Williams, Marion Butler, and Juanita Reynolds; 12 grandchildren; and beloved friends, Freda Rosendoll, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, and Mrs. Tessa Major. She was preceded in death by son, Derrick Dewayne Carter. Gerald Wayne Cormier Gerald passed away at his home in Merryville at the age of 56. He was preceded in death by his father Buford Cormier of Welsh, La. Gerald will be forever remembered by his loving mother, Bernice Vanicor Cormier of Lacassine, La; his cherished wife Opal Cormier; his two sons, Jarrod and Josh Cormier and daughter Shalotta Lyon of Welsh. He was also survived by his three stepsons, Jason, Jared and Zachary McMahon; one step daughter, Jessica Slater; and a brother, Frank Cormier, of Florida. Gerald left behind 13 wonderful grandchildren who have all been touched by "Poppi"s incredible love. Funeral Services will be held at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel of DeRidder on Sunday, April 19, 2009 Minister officiating will be the Rev. Wayne Squyres. A Graveside Service will be held at St. John's Cemetery in Lacassine on Sunday beginning with Father Roland Vaughn officiating under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. W. B. Taylor Funeral services for W. B. Taylor, 68, of DeRidder, LA, will be held at Sunday, April 19, 2009, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder, LA. Burial will follow in Hopewell Cemetery in Hopewell Community, LA, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Taylor passed away Friday, April 17, 2009, in the V A Hospital in Pineville, LA. He was born in DeRidder where he lived all of his life. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann Taylor of DeRidder, LA; three sisters, Velva Behan of Hornbeck, LA, Charlcie Westmoreland and Nancy Thompson, both of DeRidder. April 21, 2009 Joyce Marie Burge Joyce Marie Burge, 86, died Sunday, Apr. 19, 2009 at St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, La., surrounded by her family and friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2009 and will continue Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Elder Gerald Reed and Bro. Charles Burge, Jr. will officiate. Burial will be at Newlin Cemetery in Singer, La. She is survived by her daughters, Eva Marham of Wildwood, Fla. Barbara Billings of Glenmora, La., Sandra Allison and husband Jeff of Merryville, La.; her sons Ray Burge and wife Joyce of Dry Prong, La.; Charles Burge, Sr. and wife Bonnie of Singer, Ronald Burge, Sr. and wife Mary of Singer, Larry Burge and wife Jan, of Ragley, La., and Jerry Burge of Singer; brother Elmer Bennett and wife Susie of Sulphur, La.; sisters Merle Spikes of DeRidder, Nell Cryer and husband John of Rosepine, La., and Louise Hanchey of Lafayette, La.; 19 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents Eary and Callie Bennett; her sons David Burge and Ernest Burge, Jr.; her daughter Sharon Burge Bullitt; her brothers Carl Bennett and Harold Bennett, and her sister Leona Hennigan. Pallbearers will be her grandsons David Burge, Jr., Ronald Burge, Jr., Richard Burge, James Bullitt, Paul David Burge, Jeffrey Allison, Christopher Burge and Lee Burge. James Crockett James Crockett, 86, of DeRidder, La., passed away Apr. 16, 2009, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday, Apr. 23, 2009 in Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder with his family officiating. Interment will follow in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. James leaves to cherish his memory, children Mary Ann Crocket, Ruby Lee Crockett Taylor, Margaret Ann Crockett Simmons, Peggy Marie Crockett Fortune, Glender Joyce Crockett Henry, Nancy Jane Crockett Tisdon, Cheryl Annette Crockett, Juanita Crockett, Thelma Lucretia Crockett, and Lionell "Cry Baby" Smith; 27 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren; brother Albert Crockett and sister Ida Crockett. Mr. Crockett heard the call of his country at the young age of 19 when he listed in the United States Army at the beginning of World War II. Jimmie Ellise Shell Jimmie Ellise Shell, 74, passed from this life on Sunday, Apr. 19, 2009 in Leesville, La. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2009, at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville. Ministers officiating will be the Revs. Durhl Davis, Gary Bankson and Lloyd Jeane. Burial will follow in Canaan Cemetery of Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville. Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Imelda Jeane Shell of Leesville; two daughters, Sheryl Johnson and Sherry Moore and husband Robbey both of Leesville; two sons, Dwayne Shell and wife Barbara of Rosepine, La. Keith Shell and wife Marilyn of Evans, La.; one brother, Newton Shell and wife Martha Pearl of Rosepine; one sister, Jessie Hartfield of Haynesville, La; one brother-in-law, Lester McConaha of Rosepine; 11 grandchildren, Deidra, Cody and wife Destiny, Beau and wife Jessica, Travis and wife Ashlee, Chantelle, Ashley, Gregory, Dakota, Alyx, McKenna and Layken; six great grandchildren; Colby, Carleigh, Aidan, Caden, Cambry and Brooklyn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Velma Smith Shell and Pinkie Shell; his sisters, Lorene King and Eleanor McConaha and his brother, Ralph Shell. Jimmie was born and lived in Leesville all of his life. He proudly served in the United States Army in Germany for several years. April 23, 2009 Esther Cryer Esther Cryer passed away Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2009 at Westwood Manor Nursing Home in DeRidder, La. She was 92. The funeral service will be held Thursday, Apr. 23, 2009 at Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse Church of DeRidder. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery at Anacoco, La. She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Diane Stutes and husband Richard of DeRidder; brother Alvin Locke of Anacoco; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Holland Cryer; her sons John R. Cryer and Wilmer Lee Cryer, and her grandson, Johnny Cryer. Shirley H. Harper Funeral services for Shirley H. Harper, 66, of Woodville, TX, will be Sunday, April 19, 2009, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery in Dry Creek, LA. Mrs. Harper passed away Friday, April 17, 2009, in Woodville Health and Rehab Center in Woodville, Texas. She was born in Oakdale, LA, and had lived most of her life in the Soapstone/Sugartown, Louisiana area. She is survived by her husband, A. L. Harper of Woodville, TX; son, Gary Brown of Fairview, TN; two step-sons, Wade Harper of Lake Charles, LA, and Glenn Harper of Sugartown, LA; step-daughter, Renee Best of Jefferson, TX. April 21, 2009 Horace Edwin Jones Funeral services for Horace Edwin Jones, 87, of DeRidder, La. will be Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2009, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Doyle Cooper and Rev. Lindsey Burns officiating. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery. Horace Edwin Jones went to be with the Lord on Apr. 18, 2009. He was born Aug. 16, 1921, in Merryville, La. to Joseph Hampton Jones and Tressie Foshee. Horace was preceded in death by his parents, his only brother Charles Homer, and his eldest daughter Lanelle Jones. Horace is survived by his wife Edna Foreman and their children: Eddie and wife Elizabeth, of New Albany, Ind.; Tanya Panella and husband Stephen, of Poplarville, Ms.; and Carolyn Shadix and husband Daniel, of Prattville, Ala. In addition, he leaves six grandchildren including Sarah, Emily and Nathan Shadix; Christopher and Elizabeth Jones, and Jessica Panella. World events led Horace to volunteer for the Army Air Corp in 1942 and was discharged in 1945. Horace resumed his college studies met his sweetheart, Edna. They were married in the summer of 1946. April 24, 2009 Paul Burch Paul Burch of Evans, La. passed away Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2009 at his residence. He was 75. Visitation will be at Bethel Grove Pentecostal Church in Merryville, La. Bro. Sky Miller and Bro. Donald Winfree will officiate at the service. Interment will follow in Hinson Cemetery in Knight Community, La., under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder. He is survived by his sons, James and Jana Burch of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Rodney and Anette Burch of Angelton, Texas; his daughters Paula and Clifford Mitchell of Rapid City, S.D., Charlotte and William Roseberry of DeRidder, and Carrie Russell of Evans; his brother James Burch of Lufkin, Texas; his sisters Vernice Young of Evans, and Pauline Holman of Evans; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Burch, and his grandson David Russell. Alice Faye Eaves Alice Faye Eaves passed away on Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2009 at DeRidder Retirement and Rehabilitation Center in DeRidder, La. She was 69. The funeral service will be Saturday, Apr. 25, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home with the Revs. Joel Peavy and Wayne Squires officiating. Burial will be at Meadows Cemetery in Merryville, La. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Eaves of Merryville; her daughter Debbie Williamson and husband Daron of Gulfport, Miss.; her grandson Jacob Powell of Gulfport; her sister Eloise Perry of Merryville; and her brothers Jerry Cooley and wife Shirley of Merryville, John Cooley and wife Liz of Kirbyville, Texas, and Richard "Buddy" Cooley and wife Bonnie of Merryville. Alice was born to Willie and Lannie Pinder Cooley of Merryville on July 12, 1939. She married her high school sweetheart on July 20, 1957. Jo Helen Hines Jo Helen Hines of DeRidder, La. passed away Thursday, Apr. 23, 2009 at Westwood Manor Nursing Home. She was 63. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Chaddick Funeral Home, with the Rev. Doug Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Brushy Creek Cemetery. Hines is survived by three sisters, Lillie Whittington, and husband, Doug, of DeRidder, Bonnie St. Clair and husband, Danny, of Pearce, Ariz., and Vickie Gill and husband, Gene, of DeRidder; and one brother, Larry Hines and wife, Tina, of El Centro, Calif. O'Neal P. Horton O'Neal P. Horton, 84, of DeRidder, La., passed away April 23, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Sunday April 26, 2009 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Interment will follow in Beauregard Cemetery. O'Neal leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters Sue Weeks, Linda (Roxy) West, Pat Matherne, Cathy (Don) Springstun, Vicki (Dwayne) Cooley, and daughter-in-law Martha Vander; grandchildren Kelvin(Sue) Vander, Roger (Melinda) Vander, Kenny (Billie) Beckwith, Richard West, Tressa (Brady) Nunez, Tony Wisby, Renee' (Jason) Davis, Harold (Carrie) Watson III, Jessica (Thomas) Watson, Amanda (Louis) Traigle Jr., Sarah Cooley, and Christina Rose; 31 Great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Tom and Emma Plummer, sons Luther R. Vander, Mark Garcia and Baby Garcia; grandchildren Tammy Cardy and Terry L. Wisby Jr., two brothers, two sisters and the love of her life, husband Johnny Garcia. April 27, 2009 Wesley A. Dupree Wesley A. Dupree, 88, of DeRidder, passed away Sunday, Apr. 19, 2009 in Vista Hospital, Los Angeles, Calif. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2009 in Starlight Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Daniel Stafford will officiate and burial will be in Starlight Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home, of DeRidder, La. Frank Hart, Sr. Frank Hart, Sr., 87, of DeRidder passed away Friday, April 24, 2009, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Hart was a native of Parma, Ohio. He is survived by his son, Franklin Scott Hart, Jr., of Acworth, Ga.; his daughter, Rosemarie Brooks, of DeRidder; brothers, George Hart, of Arizona, and Theodor F. Hart and David Hart, both of California; and seven grandchildren. Cyrus (Earl) Moses, Sr. Cyrus (Earl) Moses, Sr. passed away Friday, April 24, 2009 in Dubuis Hospital of Lake Charles. Funeral services will be Sunday, April 26, at Grace Church in DeRidder. The Rev. George Lee Glass, the Rev. George L. Glass, Jr., and the Rev. Jimmy Glass will officiate. Burial will be in Whitaker Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Funeral Home of DeRidder. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Moses, of DeRidder; sons, Cyprus Earl (Lucky) Moses of Alexandria, La., and Roger Earl Moses of DeRidder; daughter, Deborah S. Moses of DeRidder; six grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Matthew J. Warden Funeral services will be held Monday, Apr. 27, 2009 at Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder for Matthew J. Warden, 79, of Rosepine, La. The Rev. Joe Kite will officiate. Interment will be at Fulks Run, in Virginia. Warden died Friday, April 24, 2009 at his residence. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his very special friend Martha Faye McCallon and family; his brothers Roy and Carl Warden; sisters Pauline Stokes, Mary Nicks, Jewel Powell, and Juanita Gill; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Martha Warden; parents Matthew and Josephine Warden; and brother Claude Warden. April 28, 2009 Thelma O'Quinn McFatter Thelma O'Quinn McFatter, 91, of Groves, Texas, passed away Apr. 24, 2009 in Port Arthur, Texas. A Graveside service for Mrs. McFatter will be Tuesday Apr. 28, 2009 in the Sugartown Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Thelma leaves to cherish her memory, her son Don Wayne McFatter of Port Neches, Texas; daughter Susan Blackwell and husband James of Groves; granddaughter Kimberly McFatter of Groves; three grandsons Shawn Blackwell of Lumberton, Texas; Brent Blackwell of Baytown, Texas; Jason Blackwell of Lumberton; and great grandchildren Gabriel Simon and Kaitlin Simon. She was preceded in death by her husband Ottice "Sodie" McFatter. Mrs. McFatter was a native of Pollock, La. Lucy Mae West Funeral services for Lucy Mae West, 67, of Rosepine, La. will be held Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Providence Baptist Church, with the Rev. Charles Best and the Rev. Lonnie Cleveland officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Cemetery. West passed away Friday, Apr. 24, 2009 at Bayne Jones Army Community Hospital at Fort Polk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrell R. West; her parents, James and Roxie Bailey; her son, Rodney "Rocky" West; and two brothers, L C Bailey and Willie Bailey. She is survived by seven daughters, Sue Humphrey and husband, Danny, of Rosepine, Brenda Whitaker and husband, Jeff, of Leesville, Roxie Young and husband, Matt, of Lakeview, Mich., Charlotte Smith and husband, Keith, of Rosepine, Katie Northern and husband, Scott, of Corsicana, Texas, Sharon Lambright and husband, Steven, of Trufant, Mich., and Candy West of Rosepine; seven sons, Ronnie West and wife, Camie, of Leesville, La., Gary West and wife, Carolyn, of Rosepine, John West and wife, Jackie, of Rosepine, Darrell West and wife, April, of Rosepine, Jim West and wife, Barbara, of Rosepine, Robert West and wife, Tabatha, of Rosepine, and Everett West and wife, Carla, of Gillette, Wyo. 77 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; two sisters, Tobitha Gill, of DeQueen, Ark., and Mary Magalene Beckwith of DeRidder, La.; two brothers, Abraham Bailey, and J C Bailey, both of DeRidder; two sisters in law, Bertie Bailey, of DeRidder and Pudin West of Humble, Texas; and oldest nephew, Kevin Jackson and wife, Jonie, of Providence, La. Christopher C. Willis Christopher C. Willis, 59, from Pitkin, La. passed from this life on April 23, 2009 in Cravens, La. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at Hixson Funeral Chapel of Leesville, La. Ministers officiating will be the Revs. Joey Rudisill, Oliver Dean and Jeff James. Interment will be in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cravens, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, La. Survivors include his loving wife of 39 years, Belinda Ashworth Willis; two sons, Chris Willis of Rosepine, La., and Timothy Willis and wife, Teresa, of Topeka, Kan.; one daughter, Jill Willis of Lafayette, La.; three brother in laws, Andy Ashworth, of Sicily Island, La., Gary Ashworth of DeRidder, and Jack Ashworth of Oakdale, La.; with numerous nieces, nephews, and loving church family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy James Willis and Martin L. Willis. April 29, 2009 John H. Deason John H. Deason, of Cravens, La., passed away Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2009 at St. Patrick's Hospital in Lake Charles, La. He was 55. The service will begin at 3:30 p.m. under the direction of Chaddick Funeral Home with Rev. Arlen Smith and Rev. Hardy Estes officiating. Burial will follow at Marlow Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Ann Deason of Cravens; his daughters Brandy Cole and husband Russell of Pitkin, La., Brooke LeBlanc and husband Mark of Pitkin, and Britney Maricle and husband Tye of Pitkin; his son Justin Deason of Marlow, La.; his grandchildren, Amber, Derek, Brandon, Tanner, Trace, Natalie, and MaKenna; his sister Patsy Karr and husband David of Mammouth, Ore.; his brothers Richard Deason of Orange, Texas, and Mike Deason and wife Juanita of Orange; and his mother, Ruth Deason of DeRidder. He was preceded in death by his father, Elvin Deason, his paternal grandparents, Gordon and Catherine Deason, and his maternal grandparents, Buddy and Callie White. Frank Joseph Porterpan, Jr. Frank Joseph Porterpan, Jr. of Mittie, La., passed from this life on Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2009 at Oakdale Community Hospital in Oakdale, La. He was 69. The service will be on Thursday, Apr. 30, 2009 at the Cherry Grove Baptist Church under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Bro. Ron Butler will officiate and burial will follow in Whitaker Cemetery in DeRidder, La. He is survived by his fiancée, Billie Terrell of Mittie; his sons Billy Brister of DeRidder, Donald Joe and Dalnea Brister of DeRidder, and Roy William and Debbie Terrell of Fairfax, Ms.; his daughters Shirley and Raemon Strickland of Leesville, La., Cathy and Dale Maddox of DeRidder, and Melissa and Harold John of Reeves, La.; his brothers: Hulan and Glenda Porterpan of Mobile, Ala., Ronald and Yume Porterpan of Luling, Texas, Butch and Charlene Porterpan of Corsicana, Texas, and Eric Jay Porterpan of New Orleans, La.; his sisters Diane and Lee Ivy of Pinehill, Ala., Sherry and Paul Leonard of Belle Chase, La., and Vickie and Jim Chauncy of Houston, Texas; 17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Porterpan, his daughter, Anita Lynette Collins, his son Edward Brister, and his grandchild Edward Maddox. April 30, 2009 Alyssa Denise Ray Alyssa Denise Ray passed from life on Monday, Apr. 27, 2009. She was 17 days old. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Apr. 30, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, La. with the Rev. Steve Shirley and the Rev. Robert Murray officiating. Burial will follow in Newlin Cemetery in Singer, La. She is survived by her father, Mitchell Glenn Ray and her mother, Kristy Danielle Ray; her grandparents, Glenn and Rebecca Ray of Merryville, La., Tim and Angie Cashi of Egan, La., Joseph and Rachel Spell of Basile, La., and Marie Fontenot of Dry Creek, La.; her great grandparents, Alice Faye Poisson of Merryville, Bobby and Ruth Spell of Basile, Harry and Louella Rougeau of Oberlin, La., and Sherry Maddox of DeRidder; as well as five uncles, six aunts, and 22 cousins. She was preceded in death by her great grandfathers, Gerald "Gerry" Poisson and Bobby J. Maddox. Pallbearers will be Joseph Spell, Jr., Anthony Ray, William Ray, Caleb Ray, Timmy Cashi, Anthony Bearden, and Terry Grissom. May 1, 2009 Dollie Mulig Dollie Mulig, 96, passed away Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2009 in Pierremont Healthcare Center in Shreveport, La. Graveside services will be Saturday, May 2, 2009 in Whitaker Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Claude P. Spicer Claude P. Spicer passed away Thursday, Apr. 30, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. He was 69. The funeral service will be Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the church under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Beauregard Cemetery. Claude served his country for nine years in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Brown Spicer; his daughter Cherie Hartzell and husband Fred; his step-daughters Lynell Bennett and husband John, and Sheria Calhoun and husband James, all of DeRidder; his brother Ray Spicer of Dallas, Texas; his grandchild Elizabeth Hartzell; and his step-great grandchildren Addalyn Burge and Riley Burge of DeRidder. May 15, 2009 Myrtis Banks Sis. Myrtis Banks was born in Robeline, La., November 12, 1929 to Rose Canna Casson and Joseph Manning. She departed this life May 12, 2009 at the home of her daughter. She was united in marriage to the late Willie Lee Banks. Out of this union (10) children were born, of which 3 preceded her in death, Ricky Dean, Gertie Lee and Shirley Banks. Myrtis leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Geneva Butler, Jaculynn Banks, of DeRidder; four sons, Ellis Ray, Willie Paul, Larry Wayne of Houston, Texas; and Timmie Jean of New Carolton, Md.; two sisters, Doris Banks of Robeline, La.; Zeffer Manning Rich of Miami, Fla. and one brother Leroy Banks of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday May 19, 2009 at Mount Zion Baptist Church in DeRidder with Rev. George B. Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Robeline, LA under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. May 22, 2009 Michael Von Bernard Michael Von Bernard, 40, passed from this life on Sunday, May 17, 2009. The funeral service will be officiated by Rev. C. E. Gaines. Interment will conclude at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, La. under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home. May 26, 2009 Dale Alan Cooley Funeral arrangements for Dale Alan Cooley, 46, of Slagle, will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home, of Leesville. Cooley passed away Friday, May 22, 2009, in Cham, New Mexico. Wauburn G. Henderson Wauburn G. Henderson, 81, of DeRidder passed away Saturday, May 23, 2009 in Beauregard Memorial Hospital, in DeRidder, La. Funeral services will be Monday, May 25, 2009 in First United Methodist Church, in DeRidder, with the Rev. Mike McLaurin, the Rev. George Glass, Jr., and the Rev. George Lee Glass officiating. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home, of DeRidder. He is survived by his wife, Betty Bennett Henderson, of DeRidder; daughter, Jeane Rahman, and husband, Jim, of Orlando, Florida; son, Raymond Henderson, and wife, Tammie, of DeRidder; six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Lealon Simmons Lealon Simmons, 71, passed from this life on Friday, May 22, 2009 at his residence in DeRidder, La. Funeral Service will be held at Smyrna Baptist Church on Monday, May 25, 2009; Bro. Frank Ott, Jr., Bro. Jake Mullican and Bro. Dore' Langley will officiate. Interment will conclude at Witaker Cemetery in DeRidder La. under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Simmons was survived by his spouse Mary P. Simmons of DeRidder, La.; his Children Janet Lewis of DeRidder, La., Carlton Cooley of DeRidder, La., Helene Hebert of DeRidder, La., Ursula Ross of Katy, Texas, Travis Simmons of DeRidder, La.; his brothers Bedell Sommons of Vidor, Texas and Raymond Simmons of DeRidder. La.; fourteen grandchildren and ten great grand children. Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by granddaughter Michelle "Missy" Cooley. May 27, 2009 Stoney Lee Lambright Stoney Lee Lambright of Deweyville, Texas passed away Friday, May 22, 2009 in Orange, Texas. Funeral services are currently pending with Myers Colonial Funeral Home Timothy B. Tharp Timothy B. Tharp, 58, of DeRidder, La. passed from this life on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at the Overton Brook V. A. Medical center in Shreveport, La. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Grace Church in DeRidder. Rev. George Lee Glass will be officiating. Mr. Tharp is survived by his wife Kathleen Ann Tharp; his son Ryan Timothy Tharp; his brothers John Tharp and Cliff Tharp. He was preceded in death by his parents Max and Opal Tharp. Lucille Nolen Thompson Lucille Nolen Thompson, 88, of DeRidder, La. passed from this life on Monday, May 25, 2009. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Interment will conclude at Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine, La. under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Lucille Thompson was survived by her son Ronny and Diane Nolen of DeRidder, La.; her sister Bessie Hardy of Converse, La.; her six grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. May 28, 2009 Frances Jeanette Moore Bass Frances Jeanette Moore Bass, 69 of Cravens, passed away on May 27, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. The funeral service will be at Gravel Hill Baptist Church in Cravens. Jeanette was born on December 24, 1939 in Elizabeth, Louisiana. Jeanette leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 27 years, Coy J. Bass; three children Kathy McCullough and husband Dalford, Deirdre Calcote all of Pitkin, Randall Calcote and wife Nita of Hineston; two stepchildren, Brian Bass and wife Susan of Pitkin; Denise Ezell and husband Steve of Leesville; sister Marlene McDaniel and husband Clay of Pitkin and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Zediekiah Davis Zediekiah Davis, Sr., 95, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2009 in Dubuis Hospital of Lake Charles. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home, DeRidder, La. May 29, 2009 Bobby D. Runge Bobby D. Runge, 74, of DeRidder, La., passed from this life on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 in Alexandria, La. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, La. Pastor Garrett Fuselier will be officiating. Interment will conclude at Old Cypress Cemetery in DeRidder, La. under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Runge was survived by his wife Glenda Runge of DeRidder, La.; his sons Robert and Brenda Runge of Oakdale, La., Gregory Runge of DeRidder, La., Gordon and Cala Runge of DeRidder, La. and Glen and Amanda Runge of DeRidder, La.; his daughters Delbra Chisholm and Robert Hughes of DeRidder, La, Donna Tyson and Joe Larvadain of DeQuincy, La., Marilyn and Steve Reed of Oberlin, La. and Chasity Runge of DeRidder, La.; his brothers Jerry Runge of DeRidder, La. and Kenneth Runge of DeRidder, La.; his sisters Onita Keel of DeRidder, La., Hettie Beaton of Rosepine, La., Sue Martinez of Grand Prairie, Texas and Delores Runge of DeRidder, La.; twenty grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren. Mr. Runge was preceded in death by his daughter Cindy Burgess. Willie Williams Funeral Services for Willie Williams, of Leesville will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville. Mr. Williams passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in Leesville, Louisiana. June 1, 2009 Gareth A. Simmons Funeral services for Gareth A. Simmons, 58, of DeRidder, La., will be held Saturday, May 30, 2009, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder, with the Rev. Alan Knuckles and the Rev. Jimmy Glass officiating. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery, in DeRidder, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Gareth passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009, at the Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. He was preceded in death by his father, Sheldon Simmons and his sister, Shelda Lyn Cooley. He is survived by his finance' Beverly Hughes of Lake Charles; mother, Veta Simmons of DeRidder; sister Joanna Cooley of DeRidder; niece, Daisy Gonzalez of Converse, Texas; and nephew, Bradford Nesbitt of DeRidder. Davee Jerry Young Davee Jerry Young, 71, SPCO USN, retired, of Bay Saint Louis, Miss., died May 17, 2009, at the Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, Miss. He graduated from Merryville High School in 1956. Davee was a Vietnam War veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Vadie Young, and his sister, Ruth Tuten. He is survived by three brothers: Royce Jarrell and wife Lorraine of Metarie, La.; Doug Young and wife Jo of Diana, Texas; and Ronnie Young and wife Judy of DeRidder, La. Cremation was handled by Rieman Family Funeral Home, in Gulfport, Mississippi. A family memorial service was held for Davee in Pineville, La. June 2, 2009 Jamie McKinley Linaweaver Jamie McKinley Linaweaver, 27, of Woodville, TX, died in a house fire in NW Harris County early Sunday morning, May 31, 2009. Jamie was born March 31, 1982 in Jasper, TX to Arlene Rose Winston Callahan and James McKinley Linaweaver. She is preceded in death by her mother, grandmother, Anna Winston Callahan Norwood; her grandfather, Clarence Linaweaver; and her niece, Christian Robyn Williamson. She will be forever missed by her sisters, Michelle Littleton and Colleen Townsend of Leesville, La., Elicia Biscamp of Woodville, Texas; her brothers, Lee and Dennis Drummond of Alabama; her father, James McKinley Linaweaver of Merryville, La.; her grandmother Eloise Linaweaver of Evans, La.; and close friend, Danielle Skinner of Lumberton, Texas. A memorial gathering will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2009 in the Claybar Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas. Macle Lee Ross Macle Lee Ross age 79 passed away at 11:50 p.m. Sunday May 31, 2009 at a Lake Charles Hospital. Macle was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of The Boilermakers Union Local 587 out of Orange, Texas. Services for Mr. Ross will be Wednesday June 03, 2009 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder with Bro. Jerry DeWitt officiating. Interment will follow in Mitchell Cemetery in Anacoco, Louisiana. Mr. Ross is survived by his wife of 55 years, and six months, Faxon Lea Ross of DeRidder, La.; children, Brent Allen Ross and wife Brenda of DeRidder; Ricky Lee Ross and wife Susan of Thibodaux, La.; one grandson, Airman Joshua Ross; four granddaughters, Misty Leigh Jorgensen and husband Rex, Mandi Sue Zielinski and husband Bill, Cyndel Renee Ross, and Heather Lynn Phillips; five great granddaughters; one great grandson; and one brother Bert Jessie Ross and wife Wanda. He was preceded in death by his parents Wiley and Florence Ross; son Earl Wayne Ross; brothers Andrew Jackson Ross, Earl James Ross, Wiley Andrew Ross, Jr.; and sisters Mattie Mae Fairley, Genevieve Bailey and Mittie Vee Brock. June 5, 2009 Rolland F. Fetters Rolland F. Fetters, 90, of DeRidder, La passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at his home. The funeral service will begin Monday, June 8, 2009 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Jude Brunnet officiating. His ashes will be placed at Arlington National Cemetery. Mr. Fetters was a retired Colonel USAF and served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Mr. Fetters is Survived by his wife of 66 years Ione W. Fetters of DeRidder; his daughter Rolanne Fetters Fisher, husband Dr. George R. Fisher, of DeRidder; his son Richard Glenn "Dick" Fetters, wife Marilyn Fetters, of Columbus, Ohio; his five grandchildren Laird Fisher, K. C. Fisher Rupf, Dr. Rawleigh Fisher, Patricia Fetters and David John Fetters; his five great grandchildren and one great great grandson, Kael; his brother, Bob Fetters of Mojave, Calif. Rita Jean Foshee Rita Jean Foshee, 60, of Blackfoot, Idaho, passed away June 1, 2009 at Bingham Extended Care Facility. She was born March 23, 1949 in El Centro, California to Jimmie and Inez Hope Foshee. She is survived by her father, Jimmie Foshee of El Centro, California, one sister, Julie (Mike) Kress of Blackfoot, two nephews, three nieces, seven great nieces and five great nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Inez; and grandparents, William and Josie Foshee of Rosepine. Funeral services will be Friday June 5, 2009 at Nalder Funeral Home (110 West Oak) in Shelley, Idaho. Joy Pearl Townsley Joy Pearl Townsley, 65, of DeRidder, La. passed away Thursday, June 4, 2009 in DeRidder. A funeral service will be held on Monday June 8, 2009, at Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder, La. with Bro. Delbert Isbell officiating. Interment will conclude at Smyrna Cemetery in Sugartown, La. under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Joy leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 50 years, Fate Townsley of DeRidder; two daughters ReDonna Cooley and Renell Sigler both of DeRidder; son Anthony Townsley of DeRidder; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sisters Evelyn Isbell and Ara Mae Johnson; brothers Darvel and Bobby Burks. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Beulah Burks and son Jeff Townsley. June 9, 2009 Lee Noah Bettis, Sr Lee Noah Bettis, Sr., 87, of DeRidder, La. passed from this life on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder, La. The funeral service will be held at the Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church on Thursday, June 11, 2009 with the Rev. Keith Stevens officiating. Interment will follow at Spikes Cemetery in Bancroft, La. Mr. Bettis is survived by his sons Lee Noah Bettis, Jr., and Bernice Bettis of Bremerton, Wash.; Willard and Robin Bettis of Baton Rouge, La.; and Paul and Patricia Bettis of Lake Charles, La., a sister Leona Williams of Bancroft, La., four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. June 10, 2009 Anna G. Cooksey Sister Anna G. Cooksey was born to the late George and Mary Gohegan, Sr. on June 9, 1926 in DeRidder, Louisiana. She peacefully departed this life on June 4, 2009 at 6:15 p.m. at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at the Sweet Home Baptist Church on Saturday, June 13, 2009 with Rev. Robert D. Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Beauregard Cemetery. On October 7, 1950, she was married to the late Rev. Elbert Cooksey. To this union eight children were born. She leaves to mourn; seven children: Elbert Nash (Lena) Cooksey of Kenosha, Wisconsin; Margaret (Tony) Omagbemi of Lagos, Nigeria; Catherine Cooksey of DeRidder, Louisiana; Albert Roland Cooksey of DeRidder, Louisiana; Douglas (Kathalee) Cooksey of Lafayette, Louisiana; Linda (Rev. Robert) Walker of Beaumont, Texas; and Sharon (James) Henton of Lake Charles, Louisiana; one sister: Lucy Coleman of Richmond, California; nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by; her parents: George and Mary Gohegan, Sr.; daughter: Rosemary Childs; husband: Rev. Elbert Cooksey; three sisters and four brothers. June 11, 2009 Lawrence Armstrong Barnhill Lawrence "Larry" Armstrong Barnhill, born on March 4, 1925, to Lawrence Armstrong Barnhill Sr. and Lola Lambert Barnhill in DeRidder, Lousiana, departed this life on June 9, 2009, surrounded by his family and friends at the age of 84. Larry married Lucille (Lou) Elizabeth Glass on March 17, 1946. Larry and Lou were married for 62 years before Lou's passing on June 5, 2008. Larry was inducted into the army on July 29, 1943 and was honorably discharged on February 17, 1946 holding the rank of Army Staff Sergeant. Services for Larry Barnhill include Family Visitation at the First United Pentecostal Church on Saturday, June 13th followed by Funeral Services at the First United Pentecostal Church. Reverend Zale Lewis, Pastor of the Church, Tommy McGee of DeRidder, Reverend Arless Glass of Pasadena, Texas and Reverend Charles Glass of Sherman, Texas will be officiating. Larry's grandsons Aaron Lawrence Cernero and Joseph Ryan Cernero, both of Sherman, will be speaking. Mrs. Zale Lewis and Reverend Rich Glass will be singing. Pallbearers will be Willie Austin, Rufus Piper, Barney Bailey, Gerald Johnson, Charles Lewis, George Jouban, Clarence McKnight , Jim Cheever, Rev. Kevin Reeves, Robert Nunn and John Cernero. Honorary Pallbearers will be Rayvon Hester, Nathan Lewis, Arless Lewis, Adam Cernero, Brandon Kumler, Mark Brown, Caleb Dupuis and Robert Bond. Mrs. Caleb Dupuis will be playing classical music from the 40's during visitation. Larry is survived by daughter Beth and son-in-law Joe Cernero of Sherman, Texas. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Joseph Ryan Cernero, J.D. and wife Carrie, and Dr. Aaron Lawrence Cernero and wife Ailee; and great-grandchildren Joseph Blume Cernero, Oliver Armstrong Cernero, Josephine Elizabeth Cernero, Sophia Marie Cernero and Allie Jane Cernero, all of Sherman. He was preceded in death by mother Lola Lambert Barnhill and father Lawrence Armstrong Barnhill Sr., sister Lola Barnhill Thorn, brothers Barney Barnhill and A.L. Barnhill. Arrangements are under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder, La. June 15, 2009 Milford Jay Lacy Milford Jay Lacy, 68, passed away Friday, June 12, 2009, in Merryville, La. Funeral services will be Monday, June 15, 2009, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, in DeRidder, La. The Rev. Wayne Kite will officiate. Interment will follow at New Campground Cemetery, in Sugartown, La. A veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Panama, he was a member of VFW Post 3619, in DeRidder. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Yvonne Lacy, of Westlake, La.; son, Lloyd Douglas Lacy, of Westlake; daughters, Annette (Rick) Bagley, of Westlake, and Laurie (Ronnie) Williams, of Merryville; brother, Charles Lacy of Oberlin, La.; sisters, Eva Tunks, of Sulphur, La., and Linda Baggett, of Bundick Lake, La.; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Bonnie Nichols Bonnie Nichols, 87, of Tomball passed away Sunday, June 7, 2009. There will be a funeral service Friday, June 12, 2009 at Claybar Kelley- Watkins Chapel. Interment will follow at Cooper Cemetery in DeRidder, LA. Mrs. Nichols was born October 20, 1921 in Louisiana and had worked at Bethlem Steel where she met her husband. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Nichols and is survived by her daughter, Sharlene Nichols of Tomball; brother, Howell Tarver of Fort Worth and sister of Dixi Osburn of Houston. June 19, 2009 Charles Joseph Argo Charles Joseph "Jody" Argo, age 21 of Wharton, passed away Monday, June 15, 2009, near Wharton from injuries sustained in a single car accident. He was born on July 4, 1987 in Houston, Texas, son of Calvin Argo and Mary Haltom Argo. He married Erica Beverly on July 27, 2007 in Wharton. Funeral services were held Friday, June 19, 2009 at the chapel of Wharton Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mike Atherton officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Wake services were held Thursday, June 18 at the Wharton Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Atherton officiating. Survivors include his wife, Erica Argo of Wharton; daughter Rylie Argo of Wharton; parents, Calvin Argo and wife, Cindy of Wharton, and Mary Golian of Deridder, La.; brothers, Douglas Campbell of College Station, Taylor Golian and Tanner Golian of Lousiana, and grandparents, Calvin and Dorothy Argo of Greenforest, Ark. Jody was preceded in death by his grandmother, Virginia Franks. Pallbearers were Cory Makay, C.J. Ford, Chubby Mercer, Doug Campbell, Tanner Golian, Trevor Beverly, Taylor Golian, John Harper III, Lance Bosse, Kevin Hall and Phillip Garman. Honorary pallbearers were Karl Berger, James Myers, Marshall Hill, Casey Garza, JR Gutierrez, Joseph Aguilar and Jon Jon. Funeral services were under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Lonnie Craig Lonnie Craig, 52, of DeRidder, La. passed from this life on Monday, June 15, 2009 in DeRidder, La. The funeral service will be held at Myers- Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, La. on Saturday, June 20, 2009, Minister Rev. James Piper will officiate. Interment will conclude at Almadane Cemetery, Knight Community. Mr. Craig was survived by his mother, Naomi Craig of Knight, La.; best friend Deborah Allen of DeRidder, La.; his daughter, Toni Washington of Baton Rouge, La.; his son, Jermaine Washington of DeRidder, La.; his brothers: Jimmy Lee Craig of DeRidder, La, Darrel Wayne Craig of Shreveport, La. and Norman Ross Craig of DeRidder, La.; his sisters, Patricia Ann Craig of Killeen, Texas and LaCrisha Chanty Jeff of DeRidder, La. Mr. Craig was preceded in death by, Earl James Craig, Sr., his father and his brother Earl James Craig, Jr. Alice Mae Haynes Crawford Alice Mae Haynes Crawford, 82, of DeRidder, La. passed from this life on Monday, June 15, 2009 in DeRidder, La. Funeral service will be held at New Hope Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in DeRidder, La. on Saturday, June 20, 2009, Louis F. Guy will officiate. Interment will conclude at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, La. Mrs. Crawford is survived by her son Elbert M. Crawford of Houston, TX; her daughters Aleta Lenyard of Harrison, TN, Evelyn Crawford of Long Beach, CA; her step-daughter Theresa Crawford Brush of Carson, CA; her grandchildren, Erin Lenyard Tillery of New Orleans, LA, Lacey Devonne Crawford of Dallas, TX and Lavelle Rhodes of Leesville, LA; her great grandchildren, Xavier D. Birmingham and Brooklyn Birmingham. Mrs. Crawford was preceded in death by, Detroit Crawford, husband; Matthew Haynes, Sr, father; Evelyn Banks Haynes, mother; Vernon Wayne Crawford, son; Matthew Haynes, Jr, brother; George Haynes, brother; and James Haynes, brother. Amanda Prator Davis Funeral services for Amanda Prator Davis will be held Saturday, June 20, 2009, in the Chapel of Smart & Son Funeral Home, in Leesville with Rev. Raymond Rainwater officiating. Burial will follow in the Brister Cemetery. Amanda passed away in her residence in DeRidder on Tuesday, June 16, 2009. Born in Moab, Utah, Amanda lived around Rosepine most of her life. Survivors are her husband Hiram "Teddy" Davis of DeRidder, La.; one son Damon Griffin; two daughters, Charisma Griffin and Katie Griffin; one step daughter, Lillian Grisham; one brother, Ted Prator of Leesville; a sister, Samantha Rainwater of DeRidder; her mother and step father ,Tammie and Joe Cryer of Leesville; and her maternal grand parents, Lee and Jessie Walker of New Llano, La. She was preceded in death by her father, Ted Prator. Hazel Marie McCain Funeral services for Hazel Marie McCain, 82 of Leesville will be held at Friday, June 19, 2009 at the Labby. Lavern Perkins Lavern Perkins, 75, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2009 in Westwood Manor Nursing Center, DeRidder, La. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home, DeRidder, La. June 22, 2009 Donald Eugene Brannam Donald Eugene "Gene" Brannam, 73, of Shreveport, LA joined his heavenly family June 17, 2009, at Willis Knighton Pierremont from a cardiac arrest. Gene joined his parents who preceded him in death, Etta Foshee Brannam and Charlie Brannam. He enjoyed his last memories with a joyous family celebration at his home with his loving wife of 53 years, Danita Hinson Brannam, their three wonderful daughters and beautiful grandchildren; Donna Parker and grandson, Matthew Brannam of Shreveport, Denise Brannam of Longview, TX, Deborah and Phillip Maxfield, and grandchildren, Kari and Tyler of Shreveport; and step-grandchildren, Ashley, Shayne, and Camron Maxfield of Ringgold, LA. Gene was born February 26, 1936, in Rosepine, LA and moved to Shreveport at 12 years old. Services were held Saturday, June 20th at Hixson Funeral Home, in DeRidder, La., Elder Truman Keel conducted the services. Interment followed in Rosepine Cemetery. Pauline Houston Funeral services for Pauline "Polly" Houston, 93, of the Bundick Lake area will be Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Dry Creek Baptist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Benjie Loyd and the Rev. Don Hunt. Burial will be in Dry Creek Cemetery, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Houston died Friday, June 19, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Martha Jane Foote, and husband Mike, of Aiken S.C.; one son, Robert "Bob" Houston of the Bundick Lake area; five grandchildren, Barr Houston of Nacogdoches, Texas; Alba Houston of New Orleans; Judson Houston of New Orleans; Shayne Hamer and wife Lorri of Honea Path, S.C., Ian Hamer and wife Melanie of Aiken, S.C.; great-grandchildren, Tobin Houston, Joseph Houston, Megan Hamer, Hannah Coleman, Destiny Greer, Noah Hamer, Denton Hamer, Leighton Hamer and Brighton Hamer; and two sisters, Blanche Owens of Bolivar, Tenn., and Carrie Lane of Alexandria, Va. Mrs. Houston was preceded in death by her husband, Joe C. Houston, and one grandson, Cody Houston. June 23, 2009 Beverly Jean Linville Beverly Jean Linville, 82, of DeRidder, La. passed away on June 22, 2009 in Lake Charles, La. Funeral services will be Wednesday June 24, 2009; at Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder, with Bro. Byron Williams officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday June 23, 2009 at the funeral home with interment to follow at Drakes Fork Cemetery in Cravens, La. Mrs. Beverly Linville was preceded in death by her husband USNR Harold Linville and Juan David Almanza. Beverly leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter Robin Laub of Pearland, Texas; son Jeff and Patti Linville of DeRidder; grandchildren Michael Almanza, Michelle Almanza, Carlos Cortez, Amanda, David, Morgan, Marci, Courtney, Gidget, Kimmy, Jimmy, and Ms. Ivy; and great grandchild Makaylah Almanza Pamela April Wall McCollough Pamela April Wall McCollough, 43, of DeRidder, La. passed away Sunday, June 21, 2009 in Lafayette General Hospital, Lafayette. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 24 2009 in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, in DeRidder. Bro. Kennis Smith will be officiating. Burial will be in Oretta Cemetery. Oretta, La. She is survived by her fiance, David A. Parker of Singer, La.; her daughter, Amanda Rose McCollough of Merryville, La; her brothers Joseph "Bubba" Wall, Jr. of DeRidder,. and Lynn Adams of DeRidder; her sisters, Tammy Crain of DeRidder, and Shelly Adams Laird of Longville, La.; her mother and step-father, Matilda (Mickey) Adams of DeRidder; and father Joseph Wall Sr. of Virginia. June 24, 2009 John Thomas Anthony Brewer John Thomas Anthony Brewer, 18 Months, passed from this life on Monday, June 22, 2009, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2009, at Grace Church in DeRidder, La. Rev. James Glass will be officiating. Interment will conclude at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, La. He was survived by his mother, Holly Brewer of DeRidder, La; his father, Brandon Portman of Louisville, Ky.; his maternal grandparents, Scott A. and Gwendolyn N. Brewer of Merryville, La.; his paternal Grandparents, Randy and Candy Smith of Louisville, Ky.; his sister, Allison Brewer of DeRidder, La.; his aunt: Cassie Portman of Louisville, Ky.; his great grandfather, Bill E. Brewer of Westlake, La. Lucy Sonnier Fontenot Lucy Sonnier Fontenot, 85, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009, in her residence. Mrs. Fontenot was born in Jennings, La. and lived in Westlake since 1966. Survivors include her sons, Michael Fontenot and wife, Sue of DeRidder, Randall Fontenot and wife, Fran of Ragley, Marshall Fontenot of Moss Bluff; daughters, Jackie Olivier and husband, Don Jr., Barbara Fontenot of Westlake; grandchildren, Tiffany Wasson and husband Rob, Jaime Fontenot, Lauren Fontenot, Hank Fontenot and wife Heather, Brandy Fontenot, and Kayla Fontenot; and great grandchildren, Dalyn Fontenot and Kelsie Fontenot. Her funeral will be Thursday, June 25, 2009, at St. John Bosco Church in Westlake. Deacon Garrett Caraway and Rev. Burt Borrell will officiate. Burial will be in Westlake Memorial Park. Steven F. Tilley Steven F. Tilley, 46, passed from this life on Friday, June 19, 2009, in Rosepine, La. Memorial service will be held at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, La., on Friday, June 26, 2009, Bro. Jeremy Griffin will be officiating. Mr. Tilley is survived by daughters Katie and husband Brandon Chisholm of DeRidder and Kim Tilley of Rosepine, La.; sisters, Janie Sue and husband Richard Harris of Rosepine, La. and Jenny Kay and husband Bert Hopkins of Rosepine, La.; and grandchildren, Hannah Chisholm, Bailee Chisholm and Matthew Chisholm all of DeRidder, La. June 25, 2009 Debora Ann Robertson Visitation for Debora Ann Robertson, 52, will be Thursday, June 25, 2009, at First Baptist Church of Hornbeck. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 26, 2009, at the First Baptist Church of Hornbeck with the Rev. Joey Williams and Rev. Bill Hines officiating. Burial will follow in the Antioch Cemetery in Slagle, La. under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, La. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Verla Hewitt Robertson. Survivors are one brother: Thomas Sconce of Oklahoma City, Okla.; four aunts: Billie Dowden, Bonnie Holifield, Ruby Faulk and Ruth Woodle all of Leesville. June 26, 2009 Ron Dowden Ron Dowden of Beaumont, TX died Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in Beaumont, Texas. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Labby Memorial Funeral Home, Leesville, La. June 29, 2009 Stephen Kent Howell I Stephen Kent Howell I, 54 of DeRidder, passed away Saturday June 27, 2009 at a hospital in Houston as a result of injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Stephen's funeral service will be Tuesday June 30, 2009 in the chapel of Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder. Stephen leaves to cherish his memory, his mother Sadie Hoffpauir Wingate of DeRidder; son Stephen K. Howell II and wife Jennifer of DeRidder, LA; son Forest DeWayne Howell of Sulphur, LA; daughter Murandia Anderson and husband Ryan of Westlake, LA; and his pride and joys, his grandsons Colton and Brenden Anderson of Westlake, LA; brother Brian Wingate and wife Gena of Sulphur, LA; his nephews Craig and Andrew Wingate, and niece Emily Wingate all of Sulphur, LA; along with a host of friends. June 30, 2009 Claudia Jackson Claudia Jackson was born April 15, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan (parental mother the late Delores Bean, parental father George Cook). She moved to Louisiana at an early age where she met and married Leroy Jackson "Little Buddy "(deceased) they remained married for 53 years; to this union 16 Children were born. Claudia Jackson departed this life on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Claudia was preceded in death by two children, Cicero Jackson and Maggie Mayes.She leaves to cherish her memories; Father, George Cook of Detroit, Mich., Eight sons Leroy Jackson, Jr., Prentiss Jackson, Monroe Jackson all of DeRidder, La., Claude Edward Jackson of North Hollywood, CA, Darrell Jackson of Lafayette, La, Paul (Vicki) Jackson of Dallas, Texas, Eddie Jackson of Detroit, Curtis Jackson of Detroit; Six Daughters: Evelyn Jackson McCarty and Aretha (Ernie) Cortez of Los Angeles, Calif., Delona Hunts Berry of Oklahoma City, Okla., Flocecelia Jackson, Yulanda Jackson, Chiqutta Jackson of Detroit. Forty-four(44,) grandchildren, eleven(11) great-grandchildren, three sisters: Addie Morgan, Joanne Clark, Charlotte (Charles) Jackson, one brother: Johnnie Cook all of Detroit, and favorite Aunt Tessie Doggett. Willie Bee Whiddon Hughes Funeral services for Willie Bee "Billie" Whiddon Hughes, 78, of Denham Springs, La., and a native and former resident of DeRidder, La., will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mrs. Hughes passed away Monday, June 29, 2009, in Baton Rouge General Hospital. Mrs. Hughes is survived by daughter, Annette Hughes Geroy and husband Danny; sons, David M. Hughes and wife Shirley, and Daniel K. Hughes and wife Carol; grandchildren, Jude Geroy, Ginny Tipton, Dara Hughes, Erin Hughes and Stephanie Hughes; and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Daniel McCoy Hughes and parents Henry and Mildred Whiddon. Lucinda "Cindy" Williamson Funeral services for Lucinda "Cindy" Williamson, 27, of Pitkin, La, will be held Tuesday, June 30, 2009, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder, with Rev. Robbie Free officiating. Burial will follow in Johnson-Bailey Cemetery in Providence Community, La., under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Ms. Williamson passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009, from injuries received in an automobile accident. "Cindy" is survived by son, Kaleb Musselwhite and daughter Makenzy Musselwhite, both of Pitkin, La.; brothers, Mat Williamson of North Carolina, Blaine Williamson, Ruben Williamson, and Rockey Williamson, all of Rosepine, La., and William "Bobby" Williamson of Sandyhill, La.; sisters, Francis "Sissy" McDuffy of Cravens, La., and Shannon Pitre of Rosepine; step-father, Jerald Lockhart of Rosepine; and father, Joseph Williamson of North Carolina. July 2, 2009 Loretta Dianne Burnitt Yancey Funeral services for Mrs. Loretta Dianne Burnitt Yancey, 60, will be held Friday, July 3, 2009 in Leblanc Pentecostal Church. Rev. H.W. Smith & Rev. Alfred Gibson will officiate. Burial will follow in Green Oak Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin Funeral Home of Kinder. Mrs. Yancey passed away Monday, June 29, 2009. Survivors include her husband, Harold Yancey of Dry Creek; two sons, Israel Jesse Spears & wife Glenda of Kinder, David Yancey & wife Crystal of Dry Creek; one daughter, Dorothy Johnson & husband Bruce of Elizabeth; two brothers, Larry Burnitt & wife Carolyn of DeQuincy, Silas Shirley of Dequincy; six sisters, Marsha Martin of Dequincy, Jolene Trahan & husband Andrew of Little Cypress, TX, Kathy Bushnell & husband Lenard of Dequincy, Margretta Rougeou & husband Leland of DeQuincy, Syvella Ann Jackson & husband Wayne of Sugartown, LaBreeska "Bre" Hall & husband Randy of Kinder; 10 grandchildren. Mrs. Yancey is preceded in death by her father, Vester Burnitt and mother, Ivy Shirley. July 3, 2009 Kenneth Paul Ardoin Services for Kenneth Paul Ardoin, 51, will be held at St. John the Evangelist Chapel in Lacassine, La. on Friday, July 3, 2009, with Rev. Roland Vaughn officiating the memorial service. Kenneth was called to his Heavenly Father early Wednesday morning from Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. A rosary will be recited on Thursday evening. Kenneth will be laid to rest in the Lacassine Cemetery. Kenneth was born in Jennings, La to the late Louis Kenny and Hilda Marie LeJeune Ardoin on June 11, 1958. Leaving behind to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Golda Couch Ardoin of Bundick; his children, Summer Ardoin and her fiancé Phil Daigle of Crowley, Dustie Blalock and her husband Brian of Monroe, Shane J. LaPoint and his wife Darla of Iowa, Hope "Sissy" Marie BeBee and her husband Chad of Bundick, and Barbara "Missy" Shanney Stewart also of Bundick; one brother, Elroy Louis Ardoin of Spring, Texas; four sisters, Elaine Stockton and her husband Edwin of Hathaway, Jane Fuselier of Moss Bluff, Geneva Fuselier of Hathaway, and Anna Breaux of Maurice; and eleven grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Louis Kenny and Hilda Marie LeJeune Ardoin. Carrying Kenneth to his final resting place will be Shane LaPoint, Triston Bebee, Chad Bebee, Brian Blalock, Jamie Hackney, and Alton Ardoin. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Cormier, Carl Whittington, and Kenney Fuselier. Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home of Jennings, La. Dezel Woods, Jr. Dezel Woods, Jr., 79, of DeRidder, La., passed from this life on Saturday, June 27, 2009. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2009 at New Hope Christian Methodist Episcopal Church with Elder Louis F. Guy officiating. Burial will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, La. Survivors include the following; Wife: Edna Woods of DeRidder, La.; Sons: Alfred E. and Philisa Woods of Warner Robins, Ga. and Webster and Phyllis Woods of Simpsonville, S.C.; Daughters: Barbara Lynn and Justienne Etienne of Lake Charles, La., Kayla Woods of DeRidder, and Della R. and Steven Earl Brand of DeRidder; Brothers: Miller Woods of Shreveport, La. and Milton Woods of DeRidder; Sisters: Hazel Flowers of Shreveport, Ora Woods of Shreveport, Nora Ware of Shreveport, and Eugenia Weaver of Shreveport as well as Fourteen Grandchildren and Five Great Grandchildren. July 6, 2009 Macil Lucille Adkins Macil Lucille Adkins, 91, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009 in her residence in Rosepine, La. Funeral services will be Monday, July 6, 2009, in Ludington Baptist Church. Rev. Lonnie Cleveland and Rev. Charles Best will officiate. Burial will be in Providence Cemetery, Rosepine, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. She is survived by her son James Adkins of Pekin, Ind.; and her daughters Mary K. James of Rosepine and Sharon L. Crouch of Madison Heights, Va. She is survived by 9 grandchildren, 16 great grand children and 22 great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lee Adkins. Mrs. Betty Jean Arrambide Mrs. Betty Jean Arrambide, 79, of DeRiddder, La., passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2009 in Lake Charles, La. Funeral services for Mrs. Arrambide will be held on Sunday, July 5, 2009, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder with Rev. Kenneth Gibson officiating. The burial will follow in the Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Hixson of DeRidder. She is survived by Linda Johnson and husband Earnie of Poplarville, Miss.; Charles and Kaylee Arrambide of Dallas, Texas; Okeefe and Robin Arrambide of Katy, Texas; Carlos and Debbie Arrambide of DeRidder, La.; longtime companion, Bill Krainz of DeRidder; and 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles "Rudy" Arrambide and her parents. July 8, 2009 Nellie Willis Mayes The funeral for Mrs. Nellie Willis Mayes, 56, of DeRidder will be Monday, July 6, 2009, at Mount Zion Baptist Church in DeRidder. The Rev. George B. Harris Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Newlin Cemetery in Singer under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles. Mrs. Mayes died at 6:35 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at her residence. Survivors include her husband, George Mayes. July 9, 2009 Mark Anthony Brister Mark Anthony Brister, age 19, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 7, 2009. A Graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2009, at Merryville Cemetery in Merryville, La. Mark Anthony Brister was survived by his parents Roger and Melissa Brister of Merryville; his brother, Michael Brister of Merryville; and his sisters, Michelle Brister of Anacoco, La., and Monica Brister of Rosepine, La. July 13, 2009 Albert Crockett, Sr. Albert Crockett, Sr., 82, of DeRidder, La. departed this life on Monday, July 6, 2009 at approximately 11:15 p.m. at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 24, 1926 to the union of Rev. and Mrs. Henry (Gracie Wallace) Crockett of Cottonport, La. Albert came to know the Lord at an early age. He was married to the late Josephine (Jenkins) Crockett and to this union eight children were born. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Gracie Crockett; his wife, Josephine (Jenkins) Crockett; six sisters, six brothers, and other relatives. He leaves to cherish his loving memory five daughters, Lillie Chisolm of San Antonio, Texas, Gloria "Deanne" Miller of Houston, Texas, Isadora Gill of DeRidder, Jo Ann Crockett of DeRidder, and Helen Carthan of DeRidder; three sons, Aaron Crockett, Sr. and wife Julia Ann of DeRidder, Albert Crockett, Jr. of Houston, and Herman Stanley Crockett and wife Dainoi of San Antonio; his sister Ida Crockett of Mansura, La.; 17 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren. His funeral service will begin Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Grace Church in DeRidder. Min. Michael Pleuger of Greater Love Missionary Baptist Church of San Antonio will officiate. Interment will be in the Beauregard Community Cemetery under the direction of Chaddick Funeral Home. July 14, 2009 Harold E. Harris Harold E. Harris, age 83, passed away at The Guardian House in Lake Charles, La., on July 11, 2009, after a long illness. His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at First Untied Methodist Church in DeRidder, La., with Rev. Mike McLaurin officiating. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac C. and Cliffie Watts Harris of Saline, La., and his brother Olin Harris of Shreveport, La. Harold is survived by his wife, Bobbie Myers Harris; sons, Mike Harris and wife Cindy of DeRidder, Pat Harris and wife Susan of Atlanta, Ga., Tim Harris and wife Lisa of Kingwood, Texas, and Ted Harris and wife Shellia of Alexandria, La.; grandchildren, Cory, Jamie, Ryan, Ross, Kelsey, Jenna and Cliff Harris, Chelsea (Duncan) Faherty, and Nicole Driscoll; and seven great grandchildren. Edna F. Jones Funeral services for Edna F. Jones, 83, of DeRidder, Louisiana, will be held Monday, July 13, 2009, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder, with Rev. Lindsey Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mrs. Jones passed away Friday, July 10, 2009, in Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. Edna was born in Abbeville, Louisiana. Mrs. Jones is survived by son Horace Edwin "Eddie" Jones, Jr. and wife Elizabeth of New Albany, IN; daughters Tanya Jones Panella and husband Stephen of Poplarville, MS, and Carolyn Jones Shadix and husband Daniel of Prattville, AL; sisters Ruth Polley and Lena Gaston, both of Orange, TX; six grandchildren, Sarah Shadix, Emily Shadix, Nathan Shadix, Christopher Jones, Elizabeth Jones, and Jessica Panella. She was preceded in death by husband, Horace E. Jones, Sr. and daughter, Lanelle Jones. Stephen C. LaCaze Stephen C. LaCaze, age 82 of Tullahoma died Friday, June 10, 2009 at Harton Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Pitkin, Louisiana and the son of the late Monroe and Pauline LaCaze. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Ann Broster LaCaze, and a brother James L. LaCaze. He retired from active duty having served with both the United States Army and Navy during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. He is survived by his sisters Ernestine L. Barrington of Pitkin, La., Cathy L. Thompson of BOyce, LA, Carolyn L. Gill of DeRidder, LA, Charlene (James) Doxey of PItkin, LA, and Darlene (Earl) Scarber of Houston, Texas; a brother Robert (Becky) LaCaze of Pitkin, LA and brother-in-law Roy Broster of Tullahoma. Mr. LaCaze's wish was to be cremated and entombed alongside his wife in the Rose Hill Memorial Guardens Mausoleum with private services at a later date. William Joseph Libert William Joseph Libert, age 67, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2009, in his residence in DeRidder, La. He was a native of San Francisco, Calif. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Angeles Libert of DeRidder; his daughters, Mercidita Libert of Slidell, La., and Juanda Libert of California and five grandchildren. Arrangements will be under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home, DeRidder. Jessie Nelson Jessie Nelson, 85, passed from this life on July 10, 2009 at his residence. Born September 10, 1923, he was a native of Singer, LA. He remained a resident for most of his life, except while he served proudly in the Army Air Corp during World War II in the South Pacific. He was the proud father of one son: Joe Nelson and wife Carolyn of DeQuincy, LA; and three daughters: Alma "Rusty" Matthis of Singer, LA, Freddy Nelson of Huntington, TX, and Rita Hays and husband Jim of Warren, TX. He had fourteen grandchildren and twenty-seven great grandchildren. He has one living sister: Billie Perkins of Beeville, TX. He was preceded in death by his loving wife and companion of forty-seven years: Lillian Hyatt Nelson; his father: Wade Hampton Nelson; mother: Loudella Ashworth Nelson; and sixteen brothers and sisters. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at Good Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Ray Bourque and Rev. Jimmy Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Good Hope Cemetery. July 15, 2009 Bobby Dean Friesland Bobby Dean Friesland, age 74, passed away Monday, July 6, 2009, in Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria, La. A Memorial service, with Military Honors, will be Saturday, July 18, 2009, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, DeRidder, La. Rev. Lonnie Cleveland will officiate. He was a native of Watague County, NC. He was retired from the U.S. Army, with honors, after 20 years of service. He is survived by: wife, Glenda Marie Bailey Friesland of Leesville, La.; sons, Neil Friesland of Olathe, Kan. and Booby Friesland of Dayton, Texas; daughter, Sherri Tipton of Leesville, La.; brothers, Earl Cornett of Mooresville, N.C. and Johnny Friesland of Lenoir, N.C.; sisters, Christine Kincaid of Lenoir and Jeraldine Hinson of Lenoir; and 7 grandchildren. Shirley Norris Shirley Norris, 70, of Garland, Texas, was born on June 15, 1939, in DeRidder, La., and passed away on July 2, 2009, in Garland. She is survived by her husband; John Norris, daughters; Sheila Stamps, Marylin McKibben, Shanelle Salas and her husband Polo, son; John Norris III, 22 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, sisters; Patsy Smith, Dorothy Louis, Juanice Tibedaux, brother; Thomas Jerry Fowler. She is preceded in death by her parents Andrew and Mary Anne Fowler, as well as Evelyn Smith and Beulah Fowler Brooks. Funeral Services were held at Williams Memorial Chapel on July 5, 2009, and gavesite services followed at Garland Memorial Park. July 15, 2009 Sylvia Harper Smith Sylvia Harper Smith departed this life on Monday, July 13, 2009, surrounded by her family at The Guardian in Lake Charles, La., after an off and on battle with cancer. Burial will be at Cooper Cemetery in DeRidder, La. Rev. Jim Miers, Rev. Wayne Kite, and Rev. Jimmy McDonald will officiate. Sylvia is survived by her husband, Herbert Smith of DeRidder; son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Lisa Smith of Lake Charles, La.; granddaughter, Sophia Elisabeth Smith of Lake Charles; brother, A. L. Harper of Woodville, Texas; sister, Marie England of DeRidder; sister-in-law, Billie Harper of DeRidder and many special friends. She was preceded in death her parents, Albert and Ina Harper; brother, James A. Harper and nephew, Lance Harper. July 16, 2009 Velma Mae Kennedy Rashall Velma Mae Kennedy Rashall, 93, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 14, 2009. Visitation will be held Friday, July 17, 2009, at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, La. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home. The Burial will be at Ford Cemetery in Bon Weir, Texas. She was born on March 1, 1916. She was a resident of Coppers Cove, Texas. Pallbearers are son-in-law, Jimmy Drawdy; grandsons, Rick Rashall and Marty Rashall; great grandsons, R. J. Rashall and Justin Rashall; friend, Paul F. Thames. She was survived by daughter, Brenda Drawdy and husband Jimmy of Kempner, Texas; granddaughter, Tiffany Thames Ward of Killeen, Texas; great grandson, Aidan Collis Ward of Killeen, Texas; sons, C. L. Rashall, Jr. and wife, Diane of San Antonio, Texas, Willie Richard Rashall and wife, Peggy of Orange, Texas, Earnie Ray Rashall and wife, Connie of Eunice, La.; fourteen grandchildren, thirty-two great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband Collis L. Rashall of Merryville, La. and Beaumont, Texas; mother, Rose Ella Kennedy of Merryville, La.; father, Lawrence Daniel Kennedy of Sikes, La.; brother, Cheasmon Kennedy of Merryville, La. July 17, 2009 Collin H. Bailey Collin H. Bailey, 73, passed from this life on July 13, 2009, at his residence. He was born in DeRidder, La. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 17, 2009, at Hopewell Baptist Church with internment in the Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder, La. Minister officiating will be Bro. Dalton Isbell. Survivors include 4 children, Stevenson Eugene Bailey and wife Kelly of DeRidder, Tammy C Powers and husband David of Leesville, Collin Edward Bailey and wife Tina of DeRidder and Wendi Patrice Bailey of Pitkin; step-daughter, Debrah Dartez and grandchildren of Ragley; 8 Grandchildren, Casey Bailey, Daniel Bailey, Anna Dufrene, Aron Dufrene, Tyler Bailey, Lanie Bailey, Sidnie Bailey and Megan Bailey and numerous great grandchildren; 5 sisters, Lillie Fowler and Bettie Martin of DeRidder, Mary Watson and Catherin Atkinson of Dry Creek and Linda Hogan of Elmer, La. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton Eugene Bailey and Lilli Honea Bailey; 5 sisters and 3 Brothers. Lola C. Smith Funeral services for Lola C. Smith, 93, of Leesville, La. will be held Saturday, July 18, 2009, at the Canaan Baptist Church in Leesville with Bro. Jeff James and Bro. Buddy Airhart officiating. The burial will follow in the Canaan Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. She is survived by her sons, Charles D. Cudd of Las Vegas, NV, Gene E. Cudd of Leesville, Ronald S. Cudd of Alvin, Texas and Bobby L. Cudd (wife, Evelyn) of DeRidder, La; daughter Lynda (husband, Larry) Laurent of Leesville; nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents David & Emaline Dykes Martin; husband Thomas E. Smith, two brothers and one sister. July 21, 2009 Sherlie E. Hedger Sherlie E. Hedger, 80, passed from this life on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at his residence in DeRidder, La. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Old Cypress Cemetery. He is survived by his spouse, Shirley B. Hedger of DeRidder, daughters, Ada Mae and spouse Charles Leo Smith of DeRidder, and Sherlie Eugeneia Owens of Bruner, Mo., brothers, Kenneth Hedger of Odessa, Texas, and Alpha Lee Hedger of Graham, Texas, as well as 9 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Preceded in death by: only son, Blackie the dog, daughter, Ginger Lee Hedger, parents, Shirlie Ruben and Ada May (Cochran) Hedger, grandchildren, Pauline Louise LaBrie and Eugene Leo Smith; and sister, Irene Ray. July 23, 2009 Samantha H. Guillory Samantha H. Guillory, age 96, of DeRidder, La., passed away on July 20, 2009 in DeRidder. The service will be Thursday, July 23, 2009, at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Bro. Guy officiating. The Interment will be at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. Samantha leaves to cherish her memory, 4 children, Mary Landry of DeRidder, Lee Boatner of Denver Co., Rosa (Floyd) Cole of DeRidder; son Willie Guillory and wife Paula of DeRidder; 26 grandchildren, 62 great grandchildren, 15 great, great grandchildren; brother, Carl Hubbard and wife Sandra; sister Ruby Williams and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Thelma M. Hickman Funeral services for Mrs. Thelma M. Hickman of DeRidder, La., will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2009, in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder, with the Rev. Doug Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in Cypress Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Hickman, 90, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2009, in DeRidder. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Annie Miers, husband, Ocie Hickman and two Infants. Survivors are a host of nieces and nephews. Ollie Henry Perry Ollie Henry Perry, 94, has peacefully left this world for everlasting life on Wednesday, July 22, 2009. Ms. Ollie is survived by her only child Donald Ray Perry and spouse, Sue of Merryville, La. 2 Grandchildren: Donnette Sue Perry Judd and husband, Chad of Cleveland, Texas; Patsy Vaness Perry Carr and husband, Robin of Merryville, La. 3 Great Grandchildren: Amanda "Carr" Speight and husband, David of Merryville, La; Adrean "Carr" Galloway and husband, Paul of Merryville, La and Garrett Judd of Cleveland, Texas. 7 Great-Great Grandchildren: Skylar; Mallory; McKenna; Jackson; Brook; Britney and Brandy. Preceded in death by her husband Emmett T. Perry. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Merryville in Merryville, La, on Friday, July 24, 2009 with the Rev. Lyndon Longoria officiating. Burial will be at Meadows Cemetery in Merryville, La. July 24, 2009 Cassie E. (Cooley) Vanderpool Cassie E. Vanderpool, age 60, passed away on July 21, 2009, at Hospice of Dayton after a courageous battle with cancer. She graciously donated her body to Wright State Medical School as her way to continue helping others. She is preceded in death by her parents A.E. and Frankie Cooley, her sister, Debbie Cooley and her brothers, Arthur, Beau and Brad Cooley, all of DeRidder, La. She is survived by 5 children, son, Tim (Generosa) Schauer of Orting, Wash., daughter, Debbie (Andy) Martin of Moraine, Ohio, son, Garrison Schauer of Seattle, Wash., J.D. (Jackie) Vanderpool of Fort Hoof, Texas and son, Chris Vanderpool of Lynnwood, Wash. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandchildren. Funeral services to be held in Seattle at a later date. July 27, 2009 Anita Rene'e Johnson Richardson Anita Rene'e Johnson Richardson passed away Saturday in DeRidder at the age of 39. Anita was born in Jasper, Texas on February 4, 1970. Visitation will be July 26, 2009 at Three Pine Pentecostal Church in DeRidder beginning on Monday July 27, 2009 with the Revs. Dan Booth and Roger Harrington officiating. Burial will be at Frisby Cemetary in Jasper, Texas. Anita is survived by : Jerrod Richardson; mother Diane Lowe of DeRidder; brother Dewayne Walley of Bossier City; step-brothers Eric Johnson of Deridder; Troy Blackmon of Houston; Robert Lowe of Vidor, Texas; and Clint Lowe of Texas; Sister Crystal Norris of Maryville, Tennessee and Step Sister Melinda Walley of DeRidder; nieces Emily and Abigail Norris of Maryville, Tennessee; nephew Connor Norris of Maryville, Tenessee; uncle Chris McDonald of DeRidder. She was preceded in death by her father Lee Johnson; paternal grandfather Lavelle Johnson; and maternal grandparents Elsie and R.B. McDonald. July 28, 2009 John M. Vercher John M. Vercher, age 63, passed from this life on Sunday, July 26, 2009 in Bon Weir Texas. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 with Rev. Thomas Peavy and Rev. James Hamilton officiating. The burial will be held at Cannon Cemetery in Merryville, La. He was survived by daughter Charlotte Vercher of Bon Weir; sisters, Earlene Pittman of Swannanoa of North Carolina and Shirley Benoit of Merryville, La.; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. August 4, 2009 William Darrell Bailey William Darrell Bailey, age 35, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2009, in DeRidder, La. Funeral services will begin at the Rosepine High School Gymnasium in Rosepine, La., with the Rev. Arlen Smith officiating. Burial will be in Marlow Cemetery in Pitkin, La. William was born in DeRidder, on November 22, 1973, to Melvin and Joyce Bailey. William is survived by, Father, Melvin Bailey and spouse, Terrell of DeRidder; mother, Joyce Bailey of DeRidder; wife, Robin Lynn Bailey of Rosepine; son, George Bailey of Rosepine; daughter, Brittany Bailey of Rosepine; step-brother, Blake Campbell of DeRidder; sisters, Brooke Bailey of DeRidder, Cheyenne Bailey of Alabama, Crystal Bailey of Alabama; step- sister, Amber Barrett of Dry Creek, La.; niece, Bailey Miller of DeRidder; nephew, Koltyn Barrett of Dry Creek. William was preceded in death by his brother, George Edward Bailey. Michael Lee Brister Funeral services for Mr. Michael Lee Brister will be held on Saturday, August 01, 2009 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder with Rev. Ronnie LaLande and Rev. Ross Whitaker officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery under the care of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Brister 41 of DeRidder, passed away on Tuesday in DeRidder. Michael was a donor so he could help people in death. Michael was preceded in death by his father Athus Brister, two brothers Richard Brister and Joseph Brister, baby sister Helen Ruth Brister, and his grandparents Lizzie and Huey Brister, Laura and Clifton McCollough, and Helen Davis. Michael leaves to cherish his memory, his mother Margie Brister, companion Cynthia Gill, sons Jody James Buxton and Dalton Doyle, daughters Angel Lee Ann Brister and Ashley Austin, step daughters Jocoby Gill and Michelle Gill, granddaughter Elizabeth "Sookie" Buxton, grandsons Tyler Vangansoke and Edward Stephens, brothers Randy and David Brister, sister Debra Hoskey. Bobby Joe Colleda Bobby Joe Colleda, age 70, passed away on July 31, 2009, in DeRidder, La. Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Joe Colleda will be Wednesday, August 05, 2009, in the chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Colleda was a native of Port Arthur, Texas but had lived in Beauregard Parish most of his life. Mr. Colleda is survived by two nephews, seven nieces, five great nephews, five great nieces, two great great nephews and a host of adopted nieces, nephews, and friends that took him to love. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicolo Colleda and Ora Pearl Cooper Colleda, brother, Charles Nicolo Colleda Pitre and sister, Rosezelle Pitre. Lucille White Day Funeral services for Lucille White Day, 87, of DeRidder, La. will be held Sunday, August 2, 2009, at Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder, with the Rev. Dale Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery, in Cravens, La. Mrs. Day died Thursday, July 30, 2009 in DeRidder. She leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Raymond White and wife, Kathleen of Leesville, La.; sister, Ruth Calcote of DeRidder; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husbands, Roy White and Rev. Carl Day, also sons, Wallace and O'Neal White. Dr. Earnest Jackson, Sr. Dr. Earnest Jackson, Sr, 88, of DeRidder, La departed this earth on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. He was born August 4, 1920 to the late Willie LeRoy Jackson and Ada Bolden Jackson. Dr. Jackson leaves to cherish his precious memories, wife, Ozzie Lee Jackson of DeRidder; sons, Ernest Jackson, Jr. of Geneseo, IL., Larwrence Jackson of DeRidder; daughters, Patricia Simmons and husband Samuel of IL, Betty Forrest and husband Melvin, Paulette Holt and husband James of CA., Linda Sowell and husband Charles of Baton Rouge, Barbara Leatherman and husband Andre' of Baton Rouge, Brenda Jackson and husband Julius of TX.; 5 sisters; 2 brothers; 2 great aunts; 5 step- children; 20 grand children; 28 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great children and a host of step-grand children. Dr. Jackson's home going celebration will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at the Sunrise Church, Muldrow St. in DeRidder. Minister officiating will be the Rev. R. L. Owens. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder, La. Sharon Jean Miller Sharon Jean Miller, age 48, passed away Monday, August, 3, 2009, at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. Funeral Service will begin on August 5, 2009 at Diamond Baptist Church with Rev. E. Dale Miller officiating. The interment will follow at Rosepine cemetery. She is survived by husband, Billy d. Miller, Jr. of DeRidder, La.; daughter, Morgan Riley Miller of DeRidder, son, William Donovan Miller of DeRidder; sisters, Elizabeth Colletti with husband Joel of DeRidder, Paula Shafer of Rosepine, La., Ramona Davis of Rosepine, Kathy Swift with Husband Brian of Magnolia, Texas; brothers, Robert G. Shafer, III with wife Diana of Scott, La., and William Shafer of Rosepine; mother, Gloria Shafer of Rosepine. She was preceded in death by her farther George R. Shafer, Jr. Thelma Mae Peters Thelma Mae Peters, 90, of Lake Charles, La., passed from this life on Saturday, August 1, 2009. Funeral services will be held at Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, with Rev. Ed Tilley officiating. Burial will follow at Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine, La. Ms. Peters is survived by son, Jerry Peters of Lake Charles, La.; grandson, Christian Peters of Ontario, Canada; granddaughter, Charlene Harris of Ontario, Canada; brother, Herman Neal Nash of DeRidder; sisters, Velma Jordan of DeRidder, Gladys McFarland of Lake Charles and Pauline Farrer of Graniteville, S. C. She was preceded in death by husband, Matthew Peters; son, Paul Peters; sister, Gwendolyn McCallon; brothers, George Murphy Nash and John Homer Nash. Ellie Mae Swain Graveside services for Ellie Mae Swain, 84, of Rosepine, La, will be held Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at Holly Springs Cemetery near Fullerton, La., with Rev. Lonnie Cleveland officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Springs Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder, La. Mrs. Swain passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2009, in Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville, La. Mrs. Swain was born in Pitkin, La., where she continued to live most of her life. Ella served briefly in the U. S. Army. Mrs. Swain is survived by two sons, Henry Clifford Swain and wife, June of Dallas, Texas, and Johnny R. Swain and wife, Mary of Rosepine, La; niece, Ollie Mae Lambright of Elizabeth, La, and nephew, James W. Mayo of Hobbs, N.M.; six grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and three great, great grandchildren. August 10, 2009 Dottie Patricia Bridges Dottie Patricia Bridges of Merryville, 59, passed from this life Tuesday, August 4, 2009. The funeral service will be held Friday, August 7, 2009 at Green Oak Baptist Church in Merryville, La. The Revs. Clint Hines and T.J. Bordelon will officiate. The burial will be at Meadows Cemetary in Merryville, La. The pallbearers will be Walter Bruns, Paul Cooley, John Leon, John Bowman, Elsie Ashworth, and Floyd Stark. Honorary pallbearers will be David Nichols and Glen Moore. The pianist will be Jerry Hines and the soloist Carolyn Sharp. She is survived by her dear friends Walt and Barbara Bruns of Merryville, Louisiana and her church family. She was preceded in death by her parents C.A. and Arra Bridges and her beloved aunt Mattie Cochran. Gene Hammontree Gene Hammontree of Rosepine, aged 63, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 4, 2009. The funeral service will be held at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana on Friday, August, 2007 will be presided over by the Revs. Lloyd Carrol and Claud Jeane. Burial will be at Rosepine Cemetary in Rosepine, Louisiana. Her served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam. He is survived by son Joel Hammontree of Simpson, Louisiana; daughter Jamie Rene Hammontree of Rosepine, Louisiana; granddaughters Paige Hammontree and Breanne Hammontree; brother-in-law James E. Ambler of Rosepine, Louisiana; niece Cathy Ambler of Rosepine and two great nieces. He was preceded in death by his father Ora Hammontree, mother Lucille Hammontree, sister Dot Hammontree, and brother Billy Hammontree. Roy G. Little Roy G. Little of Trophy Club, Texas, 66, died peacefully on August 4, 2009, surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held in the J.E. Foust and Son Chapel, Grapevine, Texas, on Friday, August 7, 2009. He will be buried with full military honors at the Dallas National Cemetery on Monday, August 10. He was born in Monroe, La., on November 24, 1942, to Roy and Hazel Little. Roy served in the U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot, retiring after 20 years with the rank of CWO4. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen Little; sons, David Little and wife, Hayley Little; Matt Little and wife, Elizabeth Little; grandchildren, Katelyn Delia, Bailey Little, Olivia Little, and Jackson Little; mother, Hazel little; sisters, Sharon Little, Debbie Francis and husband, Brian Francis; sister-in-law, Dottie Francis and niece, Amanda Francis Tierney Doyle Forsythe Smith Doyle Forsythe Smith of DeRidder, aged 62, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 4, 2009. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2009, at Smyrna Baptist Church, Sugartown Hwy 112, DeRidder. The minister officiating will be Rev. Arlen Smith. The burial will be at Smyrna Cemetery in DeRidder. He served in the U.S. Army for 20 years. He is survived by wife, Delores Smith of DeRidder, daughter Shanon Gluckman of Merced, Calif., step-children, Vickie Griffin of Harlingen, Texas, Jerry Johnson of Pitkin, La., Deborah Wise and husband Terry of Mora, La., Rhonda Haymon and husband Jon of Deville, La.,and Sheila Johnson of Pitkin, La., brothers, Cassius and wife Valery Smith of Madison, Ala., Craig and wife Kathleen Smith of Carmel, Calif., Mark and wife Diane Smith of Beverly Hills, Calif., Christofer Forsythe of Sonoma, Calif., sisters, Valerie and husband Don Cuttie of Lutherville, Ga., and Jacquelyn Smith of Castro Valley, Calif., three grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, and six step-great grandchildren. August 11, 2009 Trueman Reagan Collins Trueman Reagan Collins, 80, of Ragley, LA, died at 8:17 PM on Friday, August 7, 2009 in his daughter's residence. Mr. Collins was born October 27, 1928 in Kress, TX, raised in Plainview, TX, and has lived in Ragley since 1964. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, where he was stationed on the U.S.S. Breckenridge. Mr. Collins is survived by his daughters, Cathy Lynn Collins Bollich and husband Henry "Butch" of Ragley, Becky Reanette Collins Hensgens and husband Johnny of Lake Charles, Antheia Collins Dickerson and husband David of Wasilla, AK, and De Ann Elise Collins of Alexandria, LA; grandchildren, Kimberly Albrecht and husband Randy, Scott Dickerson and wife Courtney, Eric Dickerson and wife Lisa, Cecil Dickerson, Troy Bollich and wife Heather, Ann McCafferty and husband Mike, Kayla Hensgens, Trent Bollich, Kyle Hensgens and wife Jana, Brooke Fontenot, and Zachary Fontenot; and twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Marie Collins; two brothers, Pete Collins and Doyle Collins; and two sisters, Juanita Dobbs and Rhoma Yates. His funeral service will be on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Squyres United Methodist Church in Ragley, LA. Pastor Juan Huertas will officiate. Burial will follow in Squyres Risinger Memorial Park. Elsie E. Gillis Funeral arrangements for Elsie E. Gillis, 94, are pending with Labby Memorial Funeral Home, in DeRidder, La. Gillis passed away Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, in Lindale, Texas William S. Krainz William S. Krainz, 64, passed from this life Friday, August 7, 2009 at his residence in Merryville. Funeral services are pending at Chaddick Funeral Home. Cleveland Singleton Brother Cleveland Singleton was born to the union of Augustus Singleton and Emma Smith on January 13, 1918, the youngest of ten children. He departed this life on Monday, August 3, 2009. On December 24, 1940, he was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Irene Singleton. To this union, five children were born and one foster child reared. The couple enjoyed 65 years of martial bliss. He was preceded in death by his wife and one child (Merdis Imogene Fields). Brother Singleton served in the U. S. Army as a CPL from November 13, 1943 until May 1945. He leaves to cherish his most fondest of memories, his daughters: Margaret Washington and Angela Carthan; his sons: Calvin Singleton, Shelton Singleton, and Riley Singleton; one sister-in-law, Clara Singleton; a host of nieces and nephews; 18 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 14 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 10, 2009 at Starlight Missionary Baptist Church with Elder James Piper, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Community Cemetery in DeRidder. Lelan R. Smith Funeral services for Lelan R. Smith, 82, of DeRidder, La., will be held Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009 at Westview Baptist Church, in DeRidder. The Rev. Wayne Kite and the Rev. Harlis Meylian will officiate. Burial will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. Smith passed from this life on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009. Survivors include daughters, Doris and husband, Don Stuart, of DeRidder, Lynette and husband, Douglas Wilson, of Leesville, La., and Janette and husband, Tommy Nolde, of Leesville; five grandchildren: Latonia Alexander and husband, John, of Lansing, Kan., Curtis Wilson and wife, Maxine, of Leesville, Ray Stuart and wife, Missy, of DeRidder, Lisa Grimes and husband, Wesley, of Leesville, and Jason Nolde and wife, Melissa, of Huntington, Texas; 15 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Smith was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Ruby Smith. August 18, 2009 Vertie Lee Corbitt Elmore Mrs. Vertie Lee Corbitt Elmore of Noma, Florida, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, August 9, 2009, at the age of 89. Mrs. Elmore was born in Holmes County, Florida on September 23, 1919 to the late Johnny Lee and Beatrice Rushing Corbitt. Mrs. Elmore was married for over 53 years to Clarence Vender Elmore. She is survived by three sons, Vender Lamar Elmore, Ronald Lee Elmore, Sr. both of Geneva, Alabama and Doyle Wayne Elmore of Lafayette, Louisiana; two daughters, Linda Faye Enos of Rosepine, Louisiana and Constance Josephine Cooper of Noma, Florida; one sister, Colleen Baxley of Graceville, Florida, one brother, S.A. "Red" Corbitt of Slocomb, Alabama; 18 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Vender Elmore, her parents and four brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 15, 2009 at the Chapel of James & Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville, Florida with Rev. Gene Cone officiating. Burial services will follow in Noma Cemetery with James & Lipford Funeral Home of Graceville directing. Timothy Wayne Gill Timothy Wayne Gill, 29, of Rosepine, passed from this life Friday, August 14, 2009. The serivce will be held Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at Chaddick Funeral Home and presided over by Bro. John Davis and Bro. Bruce Willison. Interment will be at Whitaker Cemetary. He is survived by his wife, Sara Jo Gill of Rosepine; daughters Haley Guillory of DeRidder, Shelbie Husbands of Rosepine, and Hailie Husbands of Rosepine; sisters Terri LaPoint of Moss Bluff, La. and Tammy Cooley of Reeves, La., brother Jerry Cromp of Rosepine, La., his mother, Delores Cromp of Rosepine. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronnie Crump. Mary Lee Payne Mary Lee Payne, 80 of DeRidder, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at her residence. Funeral services for Mary will be held Friday, August 14, 2009, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in DeRidder with Rev. Gary Archbold officiating. Interment will follow in Kisatchie Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mary leaves to cherish her memory, daughter Cynthia Flowers and husband Ken of Fort Worth, Texas; son Carroll Quinn and wife Tammy of Round Rock, Texas; daughter Melissa Patterson of Stonewall, Louisiana; 15 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Marvin and Sadie Terrell Hays, brother Harold E. Hays, son James Michael Crumpler and grandson Russell McCay. Betty Jean Harter Simon Betty Jean Harter Simon, wife, mother, grandmother and sister, of Lake Charles, passed away Monday, Aug. 10, 2009, in a local hospital. She was born to Harold Franklin Harter and Helen Hazel Apple Harter on Sept. 22, 1931, in Winnfield, Iowa. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Milton R. Simon; son, Mark S. Simon; daughter, Andrea J. Simon, all of Lake Charles; two granddaughters, Paige Simon of Austin, Texas, and Christina Simon of Lake Charles; two brothers, Harold W. Harter of Kentwood and Michael F. Harter of Baton Rouge; three nieces and two nephews. Her funeral will be Thursday, Aug. 13, at Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Dodd III will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens. August 20, 2009 Asa Sherman Butler Funeral services for Asa Sherman Butler, 84, of DeRidder, La, will be held Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder, with the Rev. Mark Norwood, the Rev. Roy Lee Johnson and the Rev. Dr. Arthur Rocket officiating. Burial will follow in Barentine Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Butler passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, in his residence near DeRidder, where he was born and continued to live most of his life. He was a member of the Merchant Marine during WWII. Mr. Butler is survived by his wife, Joan "Quay" Butler of DeRidder; two sons, Lonnie Bert Butler and wife Catherine, and Sherman W. Butler and wife Margaret C., both of DeRidder; sisters, Rose Mary Granberry of DeRidder, Leodra Regner of San Antonio, Texas, and Mickey Bailey of DeRidder; five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. James E. Goode, Jr. Funeral arrangements for James E. Goode, Jr., 85, of Dry Creek, La., are pending with Myers Colonial Funeral Home, of DeRidder. Goode passed away Monday, Aug. 17, 2009 at Lafayette Extended Care in Lafayette, La. Jazmine Nicole Loftin Funeral services for Jazmine Nicole Loftin, infant daughter of Curtis and Charity Loftin, will be Wednesday, August 19, 2009, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Ross Whitaker officiating. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mary A. Miller Mary A. Miller, 75, of Waynesboro, Mississippi, passed from this life Saturday, August 16 at her son's residence in Lake Providence, La. Mrs. Miller was a native of Wayne County, Mississippi. The service will be held in the Chapel of Freeman Funeral Home in Waynesboro on Thursday, August 20, and presided over by Rev. Michael Harris, Rev. W.R. Mills, and Rev. Don Boyett. Interment will be at the White House Cemetery in Waynesboro. She is survived by son Dale Miller of Lake Providence, two grandchildren: Kelly West of Byram, Ms. and Courtney Neathery of Lake Providence, La; two great-grandchildren: Baby West and Trey Neathery; sister Lillie Bell Holmes of Foxworth, Ms; several brother- and sister- in-laws as well as several nieces and nephews and special friend Ann Hutto. She was preceded in death by husband Virgil Miller, mother Lillie H. McRae, father Daniel McRae and six brothers and four sisters. August 24, 2009 William Marzee Keel, Sr. William Marzee Keel, Sr., 78, DeRidder, passed from this life on Friday, August 21, 2009 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. The service will be on Monday, August 24 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home, and will be presided over by Brother Ken Gibson. Interment will be at Hopewell Cemetary in DeRidder. Mr. Keel is survived by Wife Annie B. Keel of DeRidder; sons William M. Keel, Jr. of Santa Fe, Texas; Roy L. Cooley of DeRidder; Roger D. Cooley, Sr. of DeRidder; and Ralph L. Cooley of DeRidder; daughter Rita Ann Montano of DeRidder; sisters Anita Day of DeRidder; Bobbie Evans of West Monroe, LA, and Druly Moses of DeRidder; 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Mr. Keel was preceded in death by his parents Grover and Rosaleet Keel and one sister Lexie Carroll. Walter Louis Simmons, Sr., Walter Louis Simmons, Sr., 91, of DeRidder passed from this life on Friday, August 21 at his residence. The service will be on Sunday at the Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse and presided over by Rev. Ed Tilley. Interment will be at Whitaker Cemetary. Mr. Simmons is survived by two daughters: Geraldine Hickman and Pamela Piacenza (Rick), both of DeRidder; two sons: Walter L. Simmons, Jr. of Baton Rouge and John Simmons (Pam) of DeRidder. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren, five great-granchildren, and six great-great-children. Dean Taylor Dean Taylor, 76, of DeRidder, passed away Monday, August 17, 2009 at Westwood Manor Nursing Home. The Reverend Wayne Kite will officiate, and interment will follow at Beauregard Cemetery. Mr. Taylor is survived by two stepdaughters, Joy Clark and husband, Duane, of Amarillo, Texas; Donna Dolly and husband, John, of DeRidder; two stepsons, David Cote and wife, Deena, of DeRidder; and Larry Cote, of Northfield, NH; three sons, James Taylor, Tracey Taylor, and Timothy Taylor, of Concord, NH. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. August 31, 2009 Marjorie H. Lambert Funeral services for Mrs. Marjorie H. Lambert were held on Monday, August 31, 2009 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder with the Rev. James Glass and the Rev. George Glass officiating. Burial followed in the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Eunice under the care of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Lambert, 96, of DeRidder, passed away on Thursday August 27 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. She was a homemaker and a member of Grace Church in DeRidder. Mrs. Lambert leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Donna Holmes and husband Tal of Little Rock, Ark.; daughter-in-law Gretchen Lambert, the wife of the late Arles A. Lambert of Patterson, La.; daughter-in-law Donna Lambert, the wife of the late Wise W. Lambert, Jr. of Colmesniel, Texas; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband Wise H. Lambert, Sr. and sons Wise H. Lambert, Jr. and Arles A. Lambert. Jimmy Lukasik Funeral arrangements for Jimmy Lukasik, of Leesville, are pending with Labby Memorial Funeral Home. James Harvil Luther (1924-2009) Funeral services for James Harvil Luther will be held on Monday, August 31, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church of DeRidder with the Rev. John Tellifero officiating. Burial will follow in the Couley Double Church Cemetery near Winfield, under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Luther, 84, of DeRidder was a born in Wheeling, La. in 1924 and he served in the United States Army during WWII. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Freddie Hadley Luther of DeRidder, and four children: Susan Luther of Humble, Texas; Robert Lee and wife Debra Luther of Mauriceville, Texas; David and Jodies Luther of Sulphur, La.; and Glenna Lea Luther of DeRidder. He is also survived by two brothers, R.L. Luther of Waker, La., and Thomas Luther of Many, La., as well as seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Jon Eric McCrary Jon Eric McCrary, 50, of Mittie, La. died Thursday, August 27, 2009 in a local hospital. Mr. McCrary was born, raised and educated in Lake Charles and has lived the past ten years in Mittie. He leaves to honor his memory, his loving wife of 25 years, Donna Pierce McCrary of Mittie; eight children, Esther Condit and husband Doug of Lake Charles; Abigail Aberle and husband Chris of Moscow, Ind.; Grace, Kathryn, Rachel, Darcie-Anne, Patrick and Elizabeth McCrary, all of Mittie; one grandchild, Phin Condit of Lake Charles; one sister, Deborah Carter of Katy, Texas; father-in-law and mother-in-law Volney and Betty Pierce of Ruston. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Tommye McCrary and three infant children. Funeral services were held Monday, August 31, 2009 in Bethel Presbyterian Church. Reverend Steven Wright officiated. Burial followed in McCrary Family Cemetery in Mittie under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Annie Florence Smith Annie Florence Smith, 84, of Merryville, La. passed from this life on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at Byrd Hospital in Leesville, La. The funeral service was held at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, La. on Friday, August 28, 2009. The service will be conducted by Rev. Jerry Dewitt and Dr. Jim Jones. Interment concluded at Cooper Cemetery in Merryville, La. Survivors include husband Clarence Smith of Merryville, La.; sons Leslie Smith and wife, June of Merryville, La., Ellis Smith and wife, Lisa of Merryville, La., Chester Smith and wife, Vivian of Merryville, La.; daughter Mary Sue Herrera and husband, Matt of Merryville, La.; brother John Smith of Lake Charles, La.; sisters Mary Hadden of St. Francisville, La., Margret Willsey of Bonifay, Fla.; 10 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents Irving Smith and Florence Smith. Kimberly Ann Stephens Funeral services for Kimberly Ann Stephens, 27, of DeRidder, La. are pending with Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. September 1, 2009 Roger Allan Dupree Funeral services for Roger Allan "Paw Paw Happy" Dupree will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder, La., with the Reverends Bill Smith and Eddie Tilley officiating. Burial will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley under the direction of Hixson. Mr. Dupree, 56, of Longville, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at his residence. He was a native of Killeen, Texas, but had lived a majority of his life in Louisiana. Roger leaves to cherish his memory his wife Marita Fafard Dupree of Longville, La.; stepsons and daughters-in-law Paul and Patrica Faford of Trinidad, Colo.; Billy and Laura Faford of DeRidder; Aaron Hebert of Lake Charles, La.; stepdaughters Amanda Hebert of Lake Charles and Libby Caudill and husband Charlie, of Whitesburg, Ky.; brother Andy Andrews of Canton, Texas; sister Marsha Talton and husband, John, of Whitehouse, Texas; and grandchildren Tekiah Caudill, Tori Ragle, Brittany Faford, and Dillan Paul Faford, along with a host of nieces and nephews. Roger was preceded in death by his parents Troy and Bobbie Dupree, and one infant son Garrett Ross Dupree. Beau Green Funeral services for Beau Green, 23, of College Station, Texas and formerly of DeRidder, La. were held on Monday, August 31, 2009 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings, Texas with Pastor Tim Clayton officiating. Burial followed in the Giddings Memorial Park. He passed away Friday afternoon at his home in College Station. Beau Garrett Green was born on December 17, 1985 in Brenham, Texas to Gary & Paula (Walters) Green. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Kenneth "Toolie" Walters and his paternal grandfather, Paul B. Green Jr. Beau is survived by his father, Gary Green of College Station; his mother, Paula Green of Jim Thorpe, Pa.; brother, Dustin Green of Belton; sister, Kayla Green of College Station; grandmothers, Betty Walters of Belton and Judy Green of DeRidder. Pallbearers were Keith Woodard, Kyle Dunk, Jeremy Dunk, Dustin Green, Jacob Lira, Travis Blue, Lee Burnett and Colby Handrick. Honorary pallbearers were Roque Lira IV, Wesley Welch and Steve Sherrill. Services were held at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, Giddings September 2, 2009 Infant Fontenot Infant Fontenot passed away Monday, August 31, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held for the immediate family Thursday, Sept. 3 at Whitaker Cemetery; Brother John Davis will officiate. The infant is survived by parents Deryck and Kandyse Fontenot, of DeRidder; two sisters, Gabby and Josie Fontenot, both of Crowley; two stepsisters, Ashley and Bianca Braneff, both of Lake Charles; one brother, John Deryck Fontenot, of Crowley; and one stepbrother, George Randy Braneff, of DeQuincy. Infant Fontenot is also survived by maternal grandparents Bruce and Wytonya Willison, of DeRidder; Gary and Sara Vallery, of Alexandria; maternal great- grandmothers Joan Willison, of LaVale, Md., and Joan Hightower, of DeRidder; maternal great-grandfather Edgar Milstead, of Florence, Texas; paternal grandmother Dixie Fontenot, of Moss Bluff; paternal great- grandmother Bessie Stephens, of Leesville; paternal great-grandparents Gary and Barney Myers, of Toledo Bend. September 7, 2009 Elliott Vern Kaplan Elliott Vern "KAPPY" Kaplan, 73, of DeRidder, passed away September 3, 2009 in DeRidder. He was a DJ for KDLA AM radio station in DeRidder when he met the love of his life, his beloved Rose Higginbotham and they were married for 50 years. Mr. Kaplan served his country in the Air Force during the Korea War. Funeral services for Elliott "Kappy" Kaplan will be Sunday Sept. 6 at Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder with Rev. Greg Willis officiating. Interment will follow at Old Cypress Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Mr. Kaplan leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 50 years, Rose Higginbotham Kaplan, of DeRidder; daughter Kathy Clark and husband Billy, of DeRidder; granddaughter Jolene Chamberlain and husband Jeffrey, of Elizabeth; great-grandson Jeffrey Chamberlain, Jr. and great-granddaughter Jaslynn Chamberlain. Loy K. Low, Sr. Loy K. Low, Sr., 70, of Burkeville, Texas died on Aug. 30, 2009 at Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital. He was born in Burkeville on Sept. 17, 1938 and lived in the Burkeville area all of his life. He was a U. S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Judy Low of Burkeville; sons Loy Kadle Low, Jr. and wife, Ka'rin, of Newton, Texas; Kevin Shae Low and wife, Wendi, of Mauriceville, Texas; Chris Brown and wife, Angela, of Livingston, Texas; and Jeff Strickland and wife, Lynn, of Denver, Colo. He is also survived by a daughter, Ilse Muller-Plock and husband, Ekkehard, of Bad Nauheim, Germany; brothers Burnett Low of Burkeville, Debruel Low of Buna, and Joe Walter Low of Vidor; sister, Brenda Gilmore; along with 18 beloved grandchildren, one great- grandchild, a host of nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends. Visitation will begin on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Burkeville with a memorial service to follow at the church. Helen Emma Green McWhirter Helen Emma Green McWhirter, 80, of Harlowton, passed away August 24, 2009 at Billing Clinic from pneumonia. Helen was born August 23, 1929 to Nelson Miles and Janie Emma (Wilson) Green in Dayton, Texas. She married Paul D. McWhirter, Sr. on August 25, 1945 in Alexandria, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her parents Nelson and Emma; two brothers James D. Green and Nolan Green; and two sisters, Sabra Strother and Carolyn Gray. She is survived by her husband Paul of Billings; son Doug (Beverly) McWhirter of Mauriceville, Texas; daughters Judy (Ed) Lode, Judith Gap, and Patricia McWhirter of Mobile, Ala., and Peggy B. Fuselier, of Greenwood, La.; three brothers, Donald (Grace) Green, of DeRidder; Conrad Green and Wayne (Leola) Green, both of Dry Creek; two sisters, Marinel Seaman of Dry Creek, and Barbara (Curtis) Powell, of Beaumont; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and Romy the fat cat. Memorial services will be at Dry Creek Bible Church in Dry Creek, La. September 12. Perkins Funeral Home in Harlowton, Montana was in charge of arrangements. Davin Lane Rutherford Davin Lane Rutherford, infant, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2009 in DeRidder. A graveside service will be held Thomas L. Smith, Jr. Services for Thomas L. Smith, Jr. will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 2009 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with Reverend Tim Hisaw, Dr. David Cranford and Mr. Billy Avery officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be William Neal, James Neal, Danny Davis, Robert Wiggins, Kenneth Smith and James P. Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Zack Lofton, David McKnight, Sam Domico, Jesse McManus, Charles Arrington, Marvin Jordan and J. W. Crump. Mr. Smith, 92, of DeRidder, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Rosepine Rehabilitation Center. He also served in the U. S. Army Air Corps as a Staff Sergeant and Physical Training Instructor for the troops at Keesler Field during World War II, from 1942 – 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas L. and Lillie Modena Ingram Smith; brothers, Luther Porter, Otis Porter, A. E. Smith, and James Paul Smith; sisters, Meddie Smith Davis, Christina Smith, Lavinia Smith, Juanita Smith Lovell and Irene Smith Wiggins. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 58 years, Mabel Hargis Smith; daughter, Susan Claire Smith McLaughlin and husband, Clarke, of DeRidder; and sister, Jeannette Smith Neal. Ramona G. Tuck Funeral services for c, of Leesville, will be held Sunday, September 6, 2009 at the East Leesville Baptist Church with Rev. Gil Arthur officiating. The burial will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cravens. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, Louisiana. Ramona was born on December 23, 1960 to Ray and Jewelene Wisby Gill. She passed away Thursday, Sept. 3 at the St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria at the age of 48 years. She is preceded in death by her mother, Jewelene Gill, and her brother, Wayne Gill. She is survived by her husband, Kim Tuck of Leesville; sons, Brannon Bennett, and wife Ashley, of Pitkin; Bret Bennett, and wife Laykin, of Slagle; daughters, Haley Stevens, and husband Brandon, of Leesville, and Brandi Bennett of Leesville. She is also survived by her father, Ray Gill, of Chopin, La.; brothers, Byron Gill, and wife Sandy, of Chopin; and Landry Gill, and wife Debbie, of Cravens; sisters, Sharon Hoffman, and husband Charlie, of Clinton, Okla.; Zell Reeves, and husband Calvin, of Reeves, La.; Mary Lynn Johnson, and husband Johnny, of Cravens; Lisa Perkins, and husband Mike, of DeRidder; Kay Nessmith, and husband Tony, of Calcasieu; and Amy Duff, and husband David, of Clinton, Okla; and NeNe's 10 grandchildren. September 9, 2009 Elizabeth Bomboy Elizabeth "Elsie" Bomboy, 72 of DeRidder, LA passed away Monday Sept. 7, 2009 in DeRidder. Memorial book will be available for friends to sign at Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder on Wednesday Sept. 9, and Thursday Sept. 10. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Bomboy was a native of Czechoslovakia but had made her home in the DeRidder area since 1966. Elsie is survived by her husband of 53 years, James Bomboy of DeRidder; sons James "Jimbo" Bomboy and wife, Marcy, of DeRidder and Mike Bomboy and wife, Karen, also of DeRidder; daughter Patsy Bomboy of DeRidder; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two sisters; and two brothers whom still reside in Germany. She was preceded in death by her son Teddy Bomboy and daughter Rita Bomboy. September 10, 2009 George Glenn Craft George Glenn Craft, 71, of Merryville, passed away Tuesday, September 8 at 10:40 p.m. at his residence. George was born August 3, 1938 to Dean and Trudy Craft. After graduation, he joined the Air Force. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sherry Hill Craft; two daughters, Georgia Thurston, of Merryville, and Rachel Craft Smith, of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Jerrell Craft and wife Judy, of Conroe, Texas, and Jerry Craft and wife Sherry, of DeRidder; three sisters, Maxie Hare, of Merryville, Betty Daoust of Alvin, Texas, and Mary Linda Craft, of Houston; five grandchildren; Matthew Bennett and wife Lasa of Singer; Emily and Erin Bennett; and Reagan and Kevin Smith. Mr. Craft was preceded in death by his parents Dean and Trudy Craft, brother Willie D. Craft, and son-in-law Mark Smith. Funeral services will be on Friday, Sept. 11 at First Baptist Church of Merryville, with Bro. Wayne Squyres officiating. Burial will follow in Cannon Cemetery in Merryville. Bobbie Jo Johnson Funeral services for Mrs. Bobbie Jo Johnson, 65, of Pitkin, will be on Friday, September 11, 2009 in the Rush Chapel, Pitkin with Reverend Gary Bankson officiating. Interment will follow in Holly Springs Cemetery, Fullerton, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Pitkin. Mrs. Johnson entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 in her residence with her family near her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hershel and Katheryn Smith. Those left to mourn her loss and cherish her memory include her loving husband of forty-five years, Harvey Ray Johnson of Pitkin; one son, Alfred Ray Johnson and his wife, Deborah of Pitkin; four daughters, Shonda Gail Johnson of Pitkin, Rhonda Gail Zills and her husband, Greg of Rosepine, Colinda Gail Thomas and her husband, Jason of Pitkin and Brenda Gail Waddell and her husband, Kyle of Rosepine; two brothers, William Hershel Smith of DeRidder and Jimmy Lee Smith of Rosepine; one brother-in-law, James Kenneth Johnson of Merryville; two sisters-in-law, Rellie Ann Ashworth and Kathern Ann Cardy, both of Pitkin; and eight grandchildren. September 11, 2009 Reverend Archie Murl Havens Reverend Archie Murl Havens, 77, of Singer, passed away Thursday, Sept. 10 in Lake Charles. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Grace Church in DeRidder with Rev. George Lee Glass, Rev. George L. Glass, Sr., Rev. Jimmy Glass, and Mr. Jack Creel officiating. Burial will follow at Havens Cemetery. Standing as pallbearers will be Bruce Hudson, Ronald Dubose, Theron Pfantz, Coy Stine, Chris Dear, and Cedrick Scott. Rev. Havens is survived by his wife, Lacie DuBose, of Singer; sons Wesley Burnett and wife Vada of Singer, and Eugene Havens and wife Missy of DeRidder; daughter Becky Burnett of Nederland, Texas; brother Joe Havens of Singer; sisters Bernice Smith of Westlake, La., and Betty Stine, of Sulphur; grandchildren Cade Burnett, Kayce Vernier, Sean Larken, Sarah Wing, Connor Havens, Scott Alabed, Richele Vernier, and Roni Yonka. He is also survived by a host of family and friends. September 18, 2009 Jeffrey Paul Lewing Funeral services for Mr. Jeffrey Paul "Ted" Lewing will be on Thursday, September 17, 2009 in Elizabeth Baptist Church. Graveside services will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens, Elizabeth under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale. Mr. Lewing, 92, of Elizabeth, entered eternal rest on Monday, September 14, 2009 in his residence. Ted was born on May 18, 1917 in Fisher, Louisiana. He proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Army, seeing action in Saipan, where he was wounded. He was honorably discharged in 1945. He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-nine years, Charlene Lewing; one son, Jerome "Jerry" Lewing; his parents Narrie and Rachel Lewing; five brothers, Wallace, Houston, Arthur, John, Frank and his sister Daugh Richardson. Those left to cherish his memory and mourn his loss are his children, Wayne Lewing and his wife, Clara of Glenmora, Bobby Lewing and his wife, Sue of DeRidder, Linda Shaddock and her husband, Mike of McKinney, Texas and David Lewing and his wife, Michelle of Pensacola, Florida. He was blessed with twelve grandchildren, Kenneth W. Lewing, Jr., Shane Lewing, Jeffrey P. Lewing, Phillip Lewing, Brad Lewing, Jamie Lewing, Chris Shaddock, Jason Lewing, Montie Lewing, Meghan Lewing, Falynne Lewing and Chayce Lewing and eight great-grandchildren, Taylor Lewing, Grady Shaddock, Shalee Lewing, Sherie' Lewing, Brandon Lewing, Madilyn Lewing, Blake Lewing and Ryan Lewing. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Montie Lewing, Jason Lewing, Christopher Shaddock, Phillip Lewing, Brad Lewing, Kenneth Wayne Lewing, Jr. and Shane Lewing. Rev. Thomas Joel Peavy, Sr., Rev. Thomas Joel Peavy, Sr., 84, passed away September 14, 2009 in Leesville, La. Funeral Services for Rev. Peavy will be Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Beth-El Apostolic Church, DeRidder, La. He served his country in the US Army, WW II European Theater. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Savoie Peavy of 64 years of DeRidder, La; daughter Bonne' Peavy of Cincinnati, Ohio; son Thomas Joel Peavy, Jr. of Abilene, Texas; sister Lavern Childress of DeRidder, La; Grandson Thomas Joel Peavy, III, of Abilene, Texas; granddaughter Shaunna Stark of Abilene, Texas; One great-granddaughter and four great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rachel Peavy. Pallbearers for Rev. Thomas Joel Peavy, Sr. will be Jack Peavy, Kenneth Peavy, Bill Bailey, Thomas Childress, Davis Peavy and Bob Childress. John Barrett Reeves John Barrett Reeves, 82, of DeRidder passed away Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Westwood Manor Nursing Home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday September, 19, 2009 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Jonesboro, La. Bro. Terry Ryals will officiate the service. Reeves is survived by his two daughters Maureen Latiolais of Cade, La. and Kathleen A. of La.; son Daniel Reeves, wife Connie, of DeRidder La.; four grandchildren, three great grandchildren and one sister Martha Frances of Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria Reeves. Rev. Lenzo Verlon Scott Sunrise – October 13, 1932 Sunset – September 16, 2009 Rev. Lenzo Verlon Scott made his transition from earth to glory on September 16, 2009. Rev. L.V. Scott was born October 13, 1932 to the late Toscar and Dosha (Thomas) Scott. Rev. L. V. Scott met the love of his life, Wilma Lee Sowells in West Rosepine, Louisiana and married on December 22, 1957. Their union was blessed with six daughters, Lori, Yvonne, Lydia, Letrece, Lisa and Yolanda. He leaves to cherish his memories: his devoted wife, Wilma Lee Sowells Scott of DeRidder, Louisiana; Six daughters: Dr. Lori Scott Hunt of Port Arthur, Texas; Dr. Yvonne Scott Miller (Calvin) of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Mrs. Lydia Scott Stewart (Ricky) of Monroe, Louisiana; Mrs. Letrece Scott Harris (Jackie) of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Mrs. Lisa Scott Broussard (Michael) of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Mrs. Yolanda Scott Johnson (Terry) of Lawrenceville, Georgia; 12 grandchildren: Dana Hunt of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Ricky Stewart of Monroe, Louisiana; Anthony Archield of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Jackie Harris, Jr. of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Sarah Miller of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Joshua Harris of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Calvin Miller, Jr. of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Johnathan Harris of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; John Johnson of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Cameron Miller of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Justin Johnson of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Jeremiah Johnson of Lawrenceville, Georgia; and one great granddaughter, Jordyn Sumbler of Lawrenceville, Georgia. Rev. L. V. Scott leaves to cherish one sister, Cecille Young (Oscar) of New Braunfels, Texas. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, September 18, 2009 at Ellen Burr Baptist Church, Leesville, La. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, DeRidder, La. Interment will follow at Old Cypress Cemetery in DeRidder, La. September 21, 2009 Judy Ann LaCaze Our loving mother, Judy Ann LaCaze, lost her battle with cancer Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009. To cherish her memory she leaves her brother King James Hillman and wife June; three sons, Rickey Isenhower and wife Lisa, Gary Isenhower and wife Heather, and Mark Isenhower and wife Denise; 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Judy was preceded in death by her father, James C LaCaze, mother, Ketha Simons Peters, brothers Jimmie Coleman LaCaze and JC LaCaze. A graveside service was held at Beauregard Cemetery on Monday. James Cecil Walker Mr. James Cecil Walker, 99, of Pitkin, La., passed away Sept. 19, 2009 at his residence. Funeral services for Mr. James Cecil Walker will be held Monday Sept. 21 at First Baptist Church of Pitkin with Rev. Eugene Williams and Rev. Bryan Thurman officiating. Interment will follow at Lewis Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. James leaves to cherish his memory, his son James Calvin "Jay" Walker and wife Annette of Vinton, La.; three daughters, Louise Carroll of Pitkin, Shirley Davis and husband Harold of Leesville, and Gertie Williams and husband Frank of DeRidder; one sister, Virgie Neal of Branson, Mo.; 16 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, and 25 great- great-grandchildren. James had a total of 118 descendents. He was preceded in death by his wife Murlie Smith Walker and daughter Edoil Abel. September 22, 2009 Levi Stutzman Levi Stutzman, 86, passed away at his home on Saturday, Sept. 19. Funeral services will be held in Weatherford, Okla. on Tuesday under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home. September 23, 2009 Mary Lenora Blackmon Mary Lenora Blackmon, 76, passed away Sept. 21 in Pineville. Funeral services will take place Thursday, Sept. 24, at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder. Interment will follow in Beauregard Cemetery, DeRidder, under the care of Hixson Funeral Home. Mrs. Blackmon leaves to cherish her memory her four sons, all of Pineville: Frank Carl Blackmon, Jr., Robert Thomas Blackmon, Charles David Blackmon, and Jessie Lee Blackmon. She also leaves six grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. Herschel E. Chelette Funeral services for Herschel E. Chelette will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 in the Chapel of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder with the Rev. Lindsey Burns and the Rev. Bob Rutherford officiating. Burial will follow in the Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the care of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Chelette, 92, of DeRidder, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009. He was a born in Elton, La., but had lived a majority of his life in DeRidder. During World War II, Herschel heard the patriotic call to duty and served in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant in the European Theatre. Mr. Chelette leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 70 years, Elva Austin Chelette daughters Judy Bollinger and husband Jack, Karen Hollin and husband Tommy, and Kaye Chelette-Stiles; six granddaughters, one grandson, ten great- grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, three sisters, grandson Mitchell and great-granddaughter Sharla. Lucas Vinson Funeral services for Lucas "Trent" Vinson, 27, of Leesville will be held Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Leesville, with Bro. Irby Perkins and Bro. Lloyd Handorf officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Anacoco Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Trent Vinson was born in DeRidder on March 12, 1982. He passed from this life on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 at the age of 27 years, six months and one day in North Tikrit, Iraq. Trent was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Paul Vinson, step-grandfather Alford E. Edwards, and his cousin Jacob Hinson. Trent loved animals and leaves his English Bulldog, Butch. Trent is survived by his father and mother: Myron "Bugsy" & Rhonda Vinson of Leesville; brothers David (Martha) Vinson, Casey Vinson, and Wesley Vinson; sister Tabatha (Greg) Green; grandparents Rosemary Edwards, Ramona "Busy" Vinson, and Kenneth Smith; nieces and nephews Haley Vinson, Dawson Vinson, Briar Green, and Paige Green; aunts and uncles Randall and Debbie Smith, Raymond Smith, Robert and Denise Smith, Sabrina Smith Gibbs, Paul "Buck" and Annette Vinson, Peggy and Peanut- Robert Vinson, Mac and Sammy Hinson; cousins Richie and Melissa Vinson, Erin Smith, Dustin and Jomarie Smith, Natalie Smith, Creek Smith, Keith Schott, Parker Schott, Dawson River Schott, Jessica Smith, Dillon Smith, P.D. Vinson, Dink Vinson, Easton Vinson and Brennon Vinson, Lauren Vinson, Nathan Vinson and Amber Vinson, Allie WIlliams, Maddison Vinson, Anna Clair Vinson, Mandy Vinson, Kristen Fisher, Austin Vinson, Kelli and Prentice Lyles, Bo Hinson, Chris Hinson, Blake Hinson, Patrick Hinson, and Katie Hinson. Trent will be carried to his final resting place by his pallbearers - his brothers, David Vinson, Wesley Vinson and Casey Vinson; and his cousins, Bo Hinson, P.D. Vinson, Richie Vinson, Nathan Vinson, Austin Vinson, Dillon Smith and Dustin Smith. Honorary pallbearers will include his best friends. September 24, 2009 Geraldine Smith Lee Geraldine Smith Lee, 81, passed away on Sept. 20, 2009, in San Antonio, Texas. Services will be held on Friday, Sept. 25, at Grace Church in DeRidder, with Rev. George L. Glass Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Beauregard Cemetery, DeRidder. Ms. Smith is preceded in death by her parents Amalie Anderson Smith and Clarence Nathan Smith; brother Doy Clarence Smith; and husband Frank Lee, Jr. She is survived by her daughter Linda Woytek, of San Antonio; sons Thomas Gerald Lee, of Knoxville, Tenn., and Frank Barry Lee, of Livingston, Texas; grandchildren Jacob, Leah, Hannah, Joshua, and Olivia Woytek, and Ashley and Matthew Lee; and sister Ruth Millin, of Baton Rouge. Geraldine was born in Norfolk, Ark. and raised in DeRidder. September 25, 2009 Patricia Ann Craft Patricia Ann Craft, 64, of Pitkin, passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. Interment will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. Ms. Craft is preceded in death by her husband William D. "Billy" Craft, her daughter Tonia Craft, her parents R.V. and Vera Young, and her brother Clovees Young. She is survived by daughter Lisa Slaydon, and husband Timothy Wayne, of Pitkin; son William J. Craft, and wife Nancy Pauline, of Leesville; seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. September 28, 2009 Ernest Aubrey Cole, 87, of Sugartown passed away Friday, September 25, at his residence. The service will be held on Monday at Smyrna Baptist Church and presided over by Rev. Frank Ott. Interment will be at Smyrna Cole Cemetery. He has left to cherish his memory wife Marjorie Cole of Sugartown, his sons Ernie Cole (Robbie) of DeRidder, Neil Cole (Betty) of DeRidder, and C.E. "Charles" Cole (Tammy) of DeRidder, and Clayton Cole (Sheila) of Tomball, daughters Naomi Sniffen (Bill) of Haughton, La., Alicia Young (Harold) of Kirbyville, Tex., Belinda McMillian (James) of DeRidder, and Tracy Delome (Vernon) of DeRidder; 28 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Bradley Keith Fleenor, Jr. Bradley Keith Fleenor, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009 in DeRidder. Services will be held on Sunday, Sept. 27 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Burial will follow at Beauregard Cemetery. Catherine Darce Martin Catherine Darce Martin, 74, of DeRidder passed away Friday, September 24, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. The funeral service was held Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Mittie Pentecostal Church with Bro. J. R. Dowden officiating. Interment concluded at Simmons Cemetery. Catherine Martin is survived by six daughters, Cynthia Ruth Singletion, husband Smedley "Crazy", of Mittie, La., Emily Jean Fontenot of Hineston, La., Donna Laird, husband Lenox, of Mittie, La., Mitzi Gormanous, husband David, of DeRidder, La., Theresa Darce of DeRidder, La. and Katherine Skinner of Shepherd, Texas; three sons Joseph "Joey" Darce, wife Eva, of Dry Creek, La., Phillip Eugene Darce of Shepherd, Texas, Andy Martin, wife Karen, of Deridder, La.; twenty grandchildren; twenty three great grandchildren; friend Paule Carliles of DeRidder, La.; one sister Mae Moore of DeRidder, La.; three nephews James Marler, wife Karen, of DeRidder, La., Darrell Marler, wife Kindra, of DeQuincy, La., Robert Marler, wife Norma, of DeRidder, La. Preceding her in death are two husbands Alphonse Joseph "Bud" Darce and E. W. Martin; her parents Gladys Emeline, Carl Smith and Manuel Eugene Cowgill. Ruby M. Sherer Funeral services for Ruby M. Sherer, 66, will be Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 at Dry Creek Baptist Church. Dr. Benji Loyd and Rev. Curt Iles will officiate. Burial will follow at Dry Creek Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Ms. Sherer passed away Friday, Sept. 25 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. She was born in California and was a lifelong resident of Beauregard Parish. Ms. Sherer is survived by her husband, Casey J. Sherer, of Dry Creek; a daughter, Kayce A. Johnson, of Rosepine; a brother, Arval M. Moses, of Westlaco, Texas; grandchildren Cotton Ryan, Coleburn Reece, and Corman Ross Johnson, all of Rosepine; six nieces, five nephews, and five great- grandnieces and nephews. September 29, 2009 Fredricka Susan Stevens Funeral services for Fredricka "Fred" Susan Stevens, 51, of Rosepine will be Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009 at the Lone Star Baptist Church of Pitkin, with Bro. Bryron Williams and Bro. Bruce Austin, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Lone Star Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mrs. Stevens passed away on Sunday, Sept. 27 at her residence in Rosepine. She was born on Feb. 20, 1958 in Chandler, Arizona and moved to Alaska. Fred was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Jessie Matheny; brother, Jack Smith; sister, Patricia Mingle; in-laws, Ernest & Billie Stevens; and sister-in-law Glenda Brawner. She is survived by her husband, William "Bill" Stevens of Rosepine; daughter, Sydney Layne (Trent) James of Rosepine; sons, Alex Hunter Stevens of Rosepine, LA and Eric Dale Stevens of Ft. Worth, Texas; brothers, Ellis "Bub" (Sharon) Smith of Anchorage, Alaska, Michael "Mike" (Sherry) Matheny of Tellico Plans, Tenn. and Cord Matheny of Tellico Plains; sisters, Rebecca (Tom) Glenn of Albany, Mo., Laura Kate (Randy) Jansen, of Anchorage, Alaska; grandchildren, Hunter DaKota James and Jessiely Rayne James, both of Rosepine. October 1, 2009 Ricky Evan Andrews Ricky Evan Andrews, 44, of Baton Rouge, passed from this life on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 in Baton Rouge. The service will be officiated by Rev. Keith Stevenson. Interment will follow at Beauregard Cemetery. Mr. Andrews is survived by his father, Berl Andrews, of DeRidder; his mother, Dorothy Andrews, of DeRidder; his sister, Jennifer D. Andrews Mosley, of Hattiesburg, Miss.; stepmother Gloria McGowan, of N.J.; and sons Ricky Andrews Francisco, of Nashville, Tenn., and "Pop" Bobby McGowan, of N.J. October 5, 2009 Ruby Lee Dale Ruby Lee Dale, 91, of Lake Charles, passed from this life on Friday. The service will be held today at Myers Colonial Funeral home, and presided over by Rev. George L. Glass. Interment will be at Cooper Cemetery in DeRidder. Dale is survived by Neices Mary Beth Green Towns (Harry) of Lake Charles, Betty Flanagan of Mobile, Ala., and Dottie Steltzen (Jim) of DeRidder; great nieces Kelly Brown Johnson (Joe) of Iowa, La. and Amy Litton (Jamie) of Alexandria; great nephews Randy Brown (Tammy) of DeRidder, Greg Green (Tamara) of Bastrop, La., David Green (Marnie) of Baton Rouge and Gary Flanagan of Mobile, Ala. Mrs. Dale was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Dale. Maudielene Marinel Funeral services for Maudielene "Maudie" Marinel, 81, of DeRidder, LA, will be held Monday, October 5, 2009, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder, LA, with Bishop Gary Pontiff officiating. Burial will follow in Castor Cemetery in Leesville, LA, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mrs. Marinel passed away Friday, October 2, 2009, in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. Born in Leesville, "Maudie" lived most of her life in the Vernon/Beauregard Parish area. She is survived by husband, Richard Marinel of DeRidder; son, Byron Glen Midkiff of DeRidder; daughters, Starrlene Midkiff of DeRidder, Dorothy Spencer of Rosepine, LA, and Jewell Huston and husband Donnie of Kissimee, FL; two brothers, Malcolm Hunt of Monroe, LA, and L. C. Hunt of Ugo, OK; sister, Bobbie Davis of Silsbee, TX; fifteen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and two great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents Lorene and Luther Hunt, daughter, Linda K. Keel, and sister, Frankie J. Scarborough. October 6, 2009 Ricky Lynn Johnson Funeral services for Ricky Lynn Johnson will be held on Oct. 6, at Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse, in DeRidder. Rev. Ed Tilley and Rev. Louis Magee will officiate. Interment will follow at Oak Forest Cemetery, in Leesville. Ricky Lynn Johnson passed away at 6:41 a.m. on Oct. 4, 2009 in Leesville. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elbert and Gertrude Johnson, and Arthur Steve and Mary Vincent. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Johnson, of Leesville; parents, Manfried "Bit" and Christine Johnson, of Leesville; sons, Michael "Mudd" Johnson and Caleb "CB" Johnson, both of Leesville; and Joshua Johnson, of Pensacola, Fla.; stepchildren, Casey and Ricky Faulk, of Longville, La.; and Amy and Chad Ellender, also of Longville; brothers and sisters, Robert and Denise Johnson, of Leesville; Elizabeth "Lizzy" and C.J. Romero, of New Iberia; Peggy and James Northcutt, of Leesville; Janice and Jimmy Doyle, of Leesville; Manfield "Steve" and Wenda Johnson, of Anacoco; Mark and Chelon Johnson, of Anacoco; Kim Johnson, of Leesville; Christopher "Cooter" and Jessica Johnson, of Leesville; Michael "Mikey D" Johnson, of Leesville; Salina "Lener" Johnson, of Leesville. Jerry Joe Maxie Jerry Joe Maxie, 61, of Hornbeck, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 at Byrd Regional Hospital of Leesville. A graveside service will follow on Thursday, Oct. 8 at Good Hope Cemetery in Singer, La. Mr. Maxie was preceded in death by his father, Clarence A. Maxie, brother, Clarence "C.W." Maxie, and grandson, Kolton James Westfall. He is survived by his mother, Vera D. Maxie, of Hornbeck; his wife, Shelly Anne Maxie, of Hornbeck; son Jerry Antone and Amy Maxie, of Pitkin; daughters, Stacy and Roger Pettifield, of Ragley; Amy and James Westfall, of Hornbeck; Marcia and Taylor McLaughlin, of Broken Arrow, Okla.; Roxie Anne Maxie and fiancee Christian Alvarado, of Hobbs, N.M.; brothers, Raymond "Bones" Maxie, of Hornbeck; LeRoy and Carol Maxie, of Pineville; sisters, Mary and Johnny Sharp, of DeRidder; and Joyce Erwin and fiancee Mike Davis, of Hornbeck. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren. October 8, 2009 Bobby Williams Funeral services for Bobby Williams, of DeRidder, will take place Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Br. Samuel Ashworth will officiate. Interment will follow at Good Hope Cemetery in Singer, La. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude (Williamson) and R.C. Williams Sr., and by his wife of 39 years, Dora Ella Williams. Mr. Williams is survived by his sisters, Frances Jean and husband Adrian, of DeRidder; Josephine Hufstetler, also of DeRidder; and Zena Clark, of Monroe; brothers, Sam S. Venturella, Sr. and wife Carol, of DeRidder; R.C. Williams, Jr. and wife Judy, of Tyler, Texas; Jackie R. Williams, Sr. and wife Carolyn, of DeRidder; and Ronald Paul Williams, Sr. and wife Joy, of DeRidder. He is also survived by stepsons Roy W. Harbison, of Monroe, La., Robert E. Harbison, of DeRidder; stepdaughters Kathy L. Keeney, of Santa Ana, Texas; and Gale Grubbs and Cindy Tilley, both of DeRidder. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. October 9, 2009 Byron Bookie Johnson Funeral services for Bookie Johnson will be held Saturday, Oct. 10 at Gravel Hill Baptist Church in Cravens. The Reverends Jeff James, Hardy Estes and Russell DeVore will officiate. Burial will be in Drakes Fork Cemetery under the direction of Smart & Son in Leesville. Bookie, 55, passed away in an Alexandria Hospital Thursday Oct. 8, 2009. Johnson is survived by his wife of 35 years, Deborah "Perch" Johnson, of Cravens; his son, James W. Johnson and Lanie of Pitkin; and a daughter, Wendy Lentz and Jesse of Pitkin. Other survivors include his brothers, Larry Dane Johnson from Edgerly, La., and Richard A. Johnson of Pitkin, and sisters, Karen Johnson of Pitkin, and Loretta Howard of Fairview. Grandchildren include Shelby, Zecke, Charley, Allie and Saylor. He is preceded in death by his parents: James P. and Ruth Doyle Johnson and his grandparents: Simon and Edna Doyle and Robert Willie and Alice Johnson. Pallbearers are James W. Johnson, Brad Belcher, Brandon Jeane, L. J. Bass, Jr., Jeremy Lockhart and Greg Lockhart. Elizabeth P. Keyes Elizabeth P. Keyes, 66, of Bon Wier, TX passed away on Monday, October 5, 2009, at Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Texas. Funeral Services will be follow on Saturday October 10, 2009 at True Light Baptist Church in Merryville, Louisiana. Burial will be at Belgrade Cemetery in Bon Wier. Officiating will be the Rev. Raymond Landry. Mrs. Keyes is survived by three Sons: Ernest (Mary) Keyes of Bon Wier, TX; Johnny (Lynette) Keyes of Jacksonville, FL and Carl Keyes of Jacksonville, FL; Three Daughters: Aquanetta (Ricky) Issac of Bon Wier, TX; Tammie (Robert) Arnold of Merryville, LA and Carla Keyes of Jacksonville, FL. She is also survived by a Brother: Letha Palmer of Many, LA and two Sisters: Katherine King of Many, LA and Viola Hale of Many, LA and 18 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren. Mrs. Keyes is preceded in death by a Son, Franklin Keyes; first Husband, Johnny Keyes Sr.; three sisters and one brother. October 12, 2009 Louise C. Schmidt Louise C. Schmidt, 84, of Montezuma, Kan. died Thursday, Oct. 8 at Bethel Home Inc. in Montezuma, where she was a resident. The daughter of Lawrence and O'Neal (Friday) Joyner, she was born Aug. 18, 1925 in Chestnut, La. She and Olen Lavern Schmidt were married Dec. 25, 1953 in DeRidder. They moved from DeRidder to Montezuma in 1992. He preceded her in death on May 4, 2002. Survivors include three daughters, Lola M. Koehn and husband Kyle, of Montezuma; Marliese Y. Schmidt and husband Raulin, of Meade, Kan.; Rosalita A. Schmidt, of Dodge City, Kan.; six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers, Jack and Billy Joyner. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 11 at the Montezuma Mennonite Church with Ministers Donald Koehn, Charles Schmidt and Kalvin Salsbury presiding. Interment followed at North Mennonite Church Cemetery. October 13, 2009 Layla Mae Brooks Funeral services for Layla Mae Brooks, 75, of DeRidder will be held Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 in Friendship Baptist Church near DeRidder with Rev. John Gray and Rev. Curt Iles officiating. Burial will follow in Whitaker Cemetery near DeRidder under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mrs. Brooks passed away Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 at her home in DeRidder. She was born in Orange, Texas and had lived in DeRidder since 1974. She was preceded in death by husband, Ted R. Brooks, Sr. and grandson, Charles A. Hansen. Mrs. Brooks is survived by her son, Teddy R. Brooks, Jr. and wife Bridget of Leesville; daughters Debra A. Hansen and husband Bubba, and Sandra L. Gray and husband John, both of DeRidder; five grandchildren, Kelly (& Cody) Danielson, Kelsey L. Gray, Heather (& Dave) Newton, Damion J. Conley and Kayla D. Gray; and three great-grandchildren, Logan Newton, Tatum Newton and Hogan Danielson. Betty Jean Gimnich Funeral services for Betty Jean Gimnich, 54, of Merryville, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 at Grace Church in DeRidder, with Rev. George L. Glass, Jr., Rev. George Lee Glass and Rev. Larry Gimnich officiating. Mrs. Gimnich passed away Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 in Merryville. Betty was preceded in death by her father, S.D. Gimnich and a sister, Peggy G. Brown. She is survived by her mother, Mamie A. Gimnich, of DeRidder; sons, Bryan Young, of Oakdale and Samuel Spence, of DeRidder; daughter, Buffy Terrell and husband David, of Merryville; brothers, Jerry Gimnich and wife Linda, of Dallas, Texas; Sam Gimnich and wife Debbie, of Rosepine; Gary Gimnich and wife Carla, of DeRidder; Larry Gimnich and wife Carolyn, of Cabot, Ark.; sisters, Dorothy Westfall and husband Robert, of DeRidder; Joann Francis and husband Alvin, of Lindale, Texas; Glenda Johnson and husband Harold, of DeRidder; Sherry Pfantz and husband Theron, of DeRidder; three grandchildren, Casey Franks, Dallas Franks and Zachary Terrell. She is also survived by Charles Spence. October 14, 2009 Juanice M. Phillips Juanice M. Phillips, 88, passed away Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 in Westwood Manor Nursing Center in DeRidder. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 13 in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dale Miller officiated. Burial followed at Cooper Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Jimmy L. Phillips; daughter, Peggy (James R. Bobby) Brewer; brother, Donald Mitchell, all of DeRidder; sister, Alma Ramsey, of Haughton; nine grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie O. Phillips, Sr. and her son, Johnnie O. Phillips, Jr. Phillip W. Talley Services for Phillip W. Talley, 30, of Merryville, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, with Bro. Tom Stucke officiating. Interment will follow at Cold Spring Cemetery in Anacoco, La. Mr. Talley passed away Oct. 9 in Shreveport. Phillip was preceded in death by a son, Lyndon Ashby Talley, and his father, Rickey Wayne Talley. He is survived by his wife, Jessica Chaney Talley, of Merryville; his son Austin Wayne Talley of Merryville; his mother, Bybee Woodward and husband Stan, of Las Cruces, N.M.; grandmother, Mary Lucio, of Las Cruces; grandfather, Floyd Earls, of Havre De Grace, Md.; brothers, Richard Ludwig, Toom Earls, Joey Talley, RJ Talley, Lynn Woodward, DJ Woodward, Tyler Woodward, Eric Ludwig, Matt Ludwig and Sam Ludwig. Phillip served in the United States Army for nine years. October 15, 2009 J.C. Ashworth Funeral services for J.C. Ashworth, 84, of Bleakwood, Texas, will take place Saturday, Oct. 17 at True Light Baptist Church of Merryville. Rev. Raymond Landry will officiate. Interment will follow at Spikes Cemetery, Bancroft. Mr. Ashworth passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Texas. Mr. Ashworth is survived by his wife, Mary Wingate Ashworth, of Bleakwood, Texas; sons, Gerry and Ocie Ashworth, of Oberlin, La.; stepsons, Walter Hunter, and wife Latisha, of Kirbyville, Texas; and Billy Ray Hunter and wife Linda, of Bleakwood; special sons Rick Jackson, of Bleakwood, and Al Garner, of Merryville; daughters, Sandra Hunter, of Bleakwood; Brenda Diggles, of Newton, Texas; Minnie Tyler and husband Gregary, of Newton; and Vanessa Hubbard, of Newton; stepdaughter Mary Jackson, of Kirbyville, Texas; brothers, Arthur and Annie Rae Ashworth, of DeRidder; 27 grandchildren, 45 great- grandchildren. His pallbearers will be Rick Jackson, Al Garner, Brian Hooper, Ricky Jackson, Jr. and Tommy Ashworth. Honorary pallbearers are Gill Ashworth, Gerry Ashworth, Walter Hunter, Gerrick Ashworth, Jamar Hunter, Brian Jackson, Billy Hunter, Etienne Ashworth, Mandrell Ashworth, Domnique Ashworth and Arthur Ashworth. Lawrence L. Kilman, Jr. Lawrence L. "Ishie" Kilman, Jr., 92, died peacefully on Oct. 12, 2009, at home in Denton, Texas, after a long and courageous battle with the residual effects of a fall and stroke he suffered in April. Ishie Kilman was born May 30, 1917 in Kingston, Louisiana. Ishie was proud to have served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Ishie was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Naurite Abney Kilman; his parents, Lawrence "Lon" Leopold Kilman and Myrtis Marie Scott Kilman; his brother, Lloyd Gregg Kilman; his sister, Doris "Tot" Marie Kilman. He is survived by his daughter, Gladys Marie Keeton of Denton, Texas; his daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy Naurite and Gerald Devillier of Baton Rouge; and his daughter and son-in-law, Debra Lea and Bo Morris of Indianapolis, Ind.; six grandchildren, Shawn Broussard, of Baton Rouge; Troy Broussard, of Morgan City; John Keeton, of Tulsa, Okla.; Tina Broussard, of Baton Rouge; Tanya Williams, of Corinth, Texas; Anitalea Keeton, of Austin; five great-grandchildren, Kayla and Jason Keeton, of Tulsa; Lynne and Haley Williams, of Corinth; and Katy Broussard, of Baton Rouge. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Oct. 16 at Hixson Funeral Home, of DeRidder followed by burial at the Beauregard Cemetery. October 16, 2009 Marcia Elizabeth Garvey Dush Memorial services for Marcia Elizabeth Garvey Dush, 56, of Leesville will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 , 2009 at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Leesville with Pastor Danny Baker officiating. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Marcia, the daughter of William A. (Sr.) & Norma Loraine Martin Garvey, was born on Feb. 4, 1953 in Baltimore, Md. She passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009 at her residence in Leesville. She is survived by her fiancé, Ralph Dace, of Leesville; daughter Norma Bishop of Conway, Ark.; brother William A. "Bill" Garvey, Jr. of Leesville; sisters, Jeannie Garvey Smith of Shreveport; Lisa Garvey of Shreveport, and grandson Kenneth Bishop. October 20, 2009 David Russell Cooley David Russell Cooley, 63, of Sugartown. La., passed from this life on Thursday, October 15, 2009, in DeRidder, La. A funeral service was held Sunday, October 18, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, La. Interment will conclude at Hopewell Cemetery in Dry Creek, La. He is survived by his wife Tessa Cooley of Sugartown, La.; sons Tony Cooley of Sugartown, La.; Danny & Amber Cooley of Merryville, La.; daughters: Sherry & Hardy Hickman of Vidor, Texas, Kelly Cooley of Benton, La.; brothers James LaGrone of Eugene, Or., Joe LaGrone of Houston, Texas; sisters Trellis Havens of DeRidder, La., Grace Alston of Jasper, Texas, Barbara Matthews of DeRidder, La., Rachel Miers of DeRidder, La.; grandchildren Tommy Lee Foreman of DeRidder, La., Ricky Wayne Foreman of DeRidder, La., Krissy Dougherty of Buna, Texas, Michael Cooley of Bridge City, Texas, Brittney Hickman of Vidor, Texas, Robert Avera of Benton, La., Marshall Cooley of Anacoco, La., Haley Deome of Benton, La., Blake Cooley of Anacoco, La., Russell Cooley of Merryville, La. and four Great grandchildren. Billy Joe Johnson Billy Joe Johnson passed from this life on Thursday, October 15, 2009 in DeRidder, La. A service was held Monday October 19, 2009 at Myers- Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana. Services were officiated Rev. George Lee Glass and Rev. Ken Sifford. Interment concluded at Beauregard Cemetery. He is survived by his sons Roddy and Kelly Johnson of DeRidder, La.; daughter Valerie and David Hoffpauir of Lake Charles, La.; brother Bonna Lesta Schwartz of Deer Park, Texas; sisters Novie Jean Johnson Nettles of Goodwich, Texas, Virginia Ann Johnson of Raytown, Ks.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Alice Ruth Nichols Cunningham Funeral services for Alice Ruth Nichols Cunningham, 88, of DeRidder, La., will be held Wednesday, October 21, 2009, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. George Lee Glass and Rev. James L. Glass officiating. Burial will follow in Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mrs. Cunningham passed away Monday, October 19, 2009, in Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. She is survived by sons Rickey Cunningham and Ronnie Cunningham, both of DeRidder; daughters, Cathy Cunningham of DeRidder and Kitty Wingate of Pitkin, LA; one brother, Wallace Nichols of DeRidder; four sisters, Floye Herrington, Joy Hudson and Mae Presley, of DeRidder, and Helen Green of Baton Rouge, LA; nine grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Dickie Cunningham, step-son Richard Rogers, parents Thomas L. and James Ellen Nichols, brother Lee Nichols and sister, Mary Lois Dameron. David Owen Funeral services for David Owen, 77, of DeRidder, LA, were held Monday, October 19, 2009, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Dale Miller officiating. Burial followed in Providence Cemetery in Providence Community, LA, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mr. Owen passed away Friday, October 16, 2009, in Rapides General Medical Center in Alexandria, LA. He was born in Mississippi, but lived in DeRidder for the past forty-five years. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Owen of DeRidder; sons, Lawrence Owen of Anacoco, LA, Douglas Davis of Miami, FL, and Jim Davis of DeRidder; daughters, Peggy Stephens and Lesia West, both of DeRidder, Alma Tallaksen of Winder, GA, and Cathy Yielding of Rosepine, LA; sister, Helen Tims of Lumberton, MS; sixteen grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Edith Allen Swearengin Funeral services for Edith Allen Swearengin, of DeRidder, La., will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2009, in New Life Baptist Church in DeRidder with Rev. Lynn Clayton officiating. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mrs. Swearengin passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009, in Christus St. Patricks Hospital in Lake Charles, La. Edith is survived by two sons, Sammie "Bubba" Swearengin, of DeRidder, and Johnny M. Swearengin and wife Dana of Richmond, TX; three daughters, Carolyn Goodeaux and husband Sammy, Linda Pardon and husband Don, and Gay Pellerin and husband Kirk, all of DeRidder; sixteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband Marvin Howard Swearengin, father, Forest Allen, mother, Mamie Carter Allen Cole, step-father, Albert Cole, and brother Norman "Frosty" Allen. October 21, 2009 Patsy A. Beckham Patsy A. Beckham, 59, passed away on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder on Wednesday, Oct. 21, with Bro. Keith Bateman and Bro. Lee Perkins officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, DeRidder. Ms. Beckham is preceded in death by her father, Johnnie Miles Sharp, and her stepfather, Jeff Spikes. She is survived by her mother, Betty Spikes; sons, Joshua Lee Warden and David Allen Beckham; brother Johnny Sharp, and wife Mary; and sister, Shirley Spikes; all of DeRidder. Ada Elizabeth Boudro Funeral services for Ada Elizabeth Boudro, 80, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at the Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder. Rev. Lindsey Burns will officiate. Burial will be Friday at the Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi, Miss. She is survived by sons, Dennis Nihart, and wife Janis, of Galliano, La.; Frank Nihart, and wife Anna Belle, of DeRidder; and Byron Nihart, and wife Allison, of Mandeville; daughters, Emily Caskey, of Ocean Springs, Miss.; and Suzanne Millet, and husband Dennis, of The Woodlands, Texas. She has 15 grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Emma Moore; husbands Arlen A. Nihart and Louis A. Boudro, Jr.; and son, Arlen "Lenny" A. Nihart, Jr. Arthur Francis Crow Arthur Francis Crow, 87, passed from this life on Oct. 15, 2009 in Lake Charles, La. Arthur was a native of Idaho Falls, Idaho. He proudly served in the United States Army Air Corps from 1942 to1945-he served in the Pacific during WWII on the Island of Guam. He met and married the love of his life, Annie Mae Robertson, on Feb. 11, 1944: they were married for 65 years and 8 months. Survivors include his loving wife, Annie Mae Crow of Dry Creek; daughter Fran Henry and husband Jimmy of Port Neches, Texas; son-in-law, Jerry Courmier; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. His funeral service was held on Monday, Oct. 19, at Dry Creek Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dore' Langley and Dr. Benji Loyd officiating with the honorary Rev. Don Hunt. Burial followed at the Dry Creek Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Charlotte Ann Duggan Charlotte Ann Duggan passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009 in Merryville, Louisiana. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Duggan, and a son, Peter Rakintzis. She is survived by her son, Charles Farmer of Huntsville, Texas; daughters, Bridget Farmer of Baton Rouge; Tina Farmer of Coupland, Texas; Roxanne Duggan of Vidor, Texas; and Stephanie Duke of Merryville; brothers, Jim Baumann of Denham Springs, La.; Maurice Baumann, Jr. of Denham Springs; and Johnny Baumann of Mississippi; mother-in-law Bertie Duggan of Starks, La.; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Warren Ray Horsley Warren Ray Horsley passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 in Wichita, Kan. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 23, at Christway Church in DeRidder, La. Rev. Kenis Smith and Rev. Wade Carroll will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine. Survivors Include: his sons: Larry Horsley of DeRidder, Dean and Linda Horsley of DeRidder, Merle and Vickie Horsley of Rosepine; brother: Hudson Horsley of Rapid City, S.D.; sisters: Alice Koppelman and Leona Potts of Rapid City, S.D.; and Stella and husband, Don Kraft, of Wessington Springs, S.D.; sister-in-law: Velma Horsely of Holbrook, Ariz.; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by wife: Naomi Horsley; son: David Horsley; daughter: Carol Ladner and brother: Dale Horsley. Bennie Ray Netherland Bennie Ray Netherland, 59, was called home on Oct. 16, 2009. Rev. Mid Burnett will officiate. Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Chaddick Funeral Home. Bennie was born Nov. 16, 1949 in Gladewater, Texas to Alice Jones and Jewell Netherland. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; and sisters Peggy and Ellen Rose. Bennie Ray was a loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Deborah Netherland; five daughters, Kaire Morrisey, Micheele Lord, Angela Johnson, Stacey Niccum and Sherri Brandt; three sons, Bennie R. Netherland II, Jeremy Netherland, and Justin Netherland; four brothers, Harold Netherland, Jay Netherland, Morris Harper and Danny Harper; four sisters, Juanita Kongsjord, Beverly Ann Johnson, Joline Johnston and Susie Agerton; he is also survived by thirty-one grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. October 22, 2009 Bobbie Ann Bedford Funeral services for Bobbie Ann Bedford, 58, of DeRidder will be held at on Saturday, Oct. 24 at First Assembly of God in DeRidder. Rev. Charlie Fields will officiate. Ms. Bedford passed away on Sunday afternoon at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. She is preceded in death by her father, Curtis Bedford; grandmother, Lizzie Cobbs; brother, Robert Lee Bedford; and nephew, Curtis Lee Bedford. She is survived by her mother, Margie J. Thomas, of DeRidder; four sisters, Gerldine B. Willis, Aline Bedford, Margie A. Terrell, all of DeRidder; and Cynthia Gonzales, of Seattle; two brothers, Harvey Bedford and wife Jennifer, of Missouri City, Texas; and Carlton Bradford, of DeRidder; longtime friend Thomas Roy; nieces Margaretta Mayes, and Victoria Davis, both of DeRidder; Melinda Willis, of Lake Charles. October 23, 2009 Beverly Joan Bjorklund Martin, 78, of DeRidder, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 in her home. She was born in Sioux Rapids, Iowa but resided in Louisiana most of her life. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Shady Grove Pentecostal Church in DeRidder under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Officiating will be Bro. Jeff Phillup, Bro. Shane Lester and Bro. Wesley Coon. Burial Services will immediately follow at Buck – Martin Cemetery in Pitkin, Louisiana. Mrs. Martin is survived by six children: Douglas Martin and wife Reba of Mittie, La.; Bruce Martin and wife Jerry Ann of DeRidder; Eddie Martin and wife Mitzi of DeRidder; Susan Townson and husband Gary of Grant; Sandi Dowden of Elizabeth; Doyle Martin and wife Lynette of DeRidder; three sisters, Joelle Martin of Pitkin; Sharyl Harrington of Tenn.; and Sharon Lansworthy of Des Moines, Iowa; three brothers: Ronald Bjorklund of Minn.; Merlyn Bjorklund of Minn.; and Burdette Bjorklund of Wisconsin. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband, Ned Martin and a son, Jeffrey Martin October 26, 2009 Jo Evelyn Bass Jo Evelyn Bass, 61, of Pickering, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at Byrd Regional Hospital. Funeral services took place Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. at Chaddick Funeral Home. Rev. Rod Martin officiated. Interment followed at Hopewell Cemetery. Ms. Bass is survived by her husband, Donald Ray Bass, Sr., of Cravens; two sons, Donald Ray "Donnie" Bass, Jr., of Marrero, La., and Eric William Bailey, of Leesville; four grandchildren; two sisters, Sarah Lorraine Woods, of Placita, N.M.; and Edna Eunice Woods, of Garfield, N.J.; one brother, Dennis Jay Cox, of Livingston, La.; and two aunts, Claudene Kelley Cooley, of DeRidder; and Bethel Kelley Howell, of Lake Charles. She was preceded in death by her father, James F. Woods. October 27, 2009 Catherine June Gilley Johnson, 81, of DeRidder, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 in DeRidder. Funeral services will take place Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Hixson Funeral Home, DeRidder, with Rev. Roy Lee Johnson and Rev. Roger Gill officiating. Interment will follow the service at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Audie Johnson, Sr. Catherine leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Audie Johnson, Jr., of Ivanhoe, Texas; and Darrell Maurice Johnson and wife Johnnie, of Buna, Texas; her daughter, Sherlyn Johnson Little, and husband James, of Rosepine; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Lexie Nicole Speights Lexie Nicole Speights, aged 16 months, passed away on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. She was the beloved daughter of Michael Lee Speights and Stephanie Pullen Speights; sister of Paige Marie Dupre; granddaughter of Antoinette Cavallo, Joyce Franklin, Wesley Drumwright, Kenneth Speights, Stephen Pullen, Opal Pullen, Frank Cavallo, Sr., and the late Bernadette L. Cavallo and Lee Pullen; niece of Nicholas, Kristina, Nikki, Steven and Elizabeth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the funeral home on Thursday, Oct. 29. Interment will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, La. October 28, 2009 Floyd Nelson Barnett On Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, Retired US Army SSG Floyd Nelson Barnett, 88, a native of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away at his residence in DeRidder. A resident of DeRidder after moving here with his adopted-by- heart daughter Beverly Crosby, he became a part of the Bayne Jones Medical Center family and had been a part of the Ft. Hood Medical Family. He was a disabled United States Army Veteran, having served during WW II and 22 years afterward until his retirement. While serving in Germany, he met his wife Emma Thomamuller and lived there for over 30 years. During this time he met his adopted-by-heart daughter Beverly and she became his strength after the death of Emma. Mr. Barnett will be cremated and return to Germany to be with his beloved Emma. Ruby Inez Lanier Funeral services for Ruby Inez Lanier, of Merryville, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Rev. Roy Lee Johnson and Rev. Guy Snyder will officiate. Ms. Lanier passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 in Merryville. Interment will follow the funeral service at Meadows Cemetery in Merryville. Inez was preceded in death by her husband Robert "Bobby" Lanier, and a son, Carl "Smokey" Lanier. She is survived by her sons, Robert Lanier, of Afghanistan; Mike Lanier, and wife Angie, of Merryville; Donnie Lanier, of Houston, Texas; Russell Lanier, of Merryville; and Dean Lanier, of Merryville; daughters, Kathy Riggs, and husband David, of Merryville; and Sheila Lanier Beard, of Merryville; brother Delmer Burks, of Rosepine; sister Lena Mae Robberson, of Merryville; 13 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Robert Lanier, Mike Lanier, Russell Lanier, Donnie Lanier, Dean Lanier, David Riggs and Levi Lanier. October 29, 2009 Mrs. Jonetta Spikes Adams Funeral services for Mrs. Jonetta Spikes Adams, 83, will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Norris Memorial Church of God In Christ, in DeRidder. Burial will follow at Spikes Cemetery in Bancroft, La. Bishop Roy L. H. Winbush, First Jurisdiction of Louisiana Prelate, Church of God In Christ, Pastor of Gethsemane Church of God In Christ, will officiate the funeral services. Mrs. Adams, a native of DeRidder and resident of Lafayette, died on Tuesday, Oct. 27 in Lafayette. Surviving Mrs. Adams are her daughter, Paula Faye Adams Duncan and son- in-law William A. Duncan, Jr. of Lafayette; two grandchildren, Aundrietta DeVan Duncan of Houston, Texas, and Cherrelle JaLese Duncan of Lafayette; four brothers, Alonzo Spikes of Las Vegas, Nev., Lawrence Norris of Olympia, Wash., Abraham P. Spikes of Oakdale, and John L. Spikes, of DeRidder; three sisters, Annie R. Ashworth and Mae Helen Buckley, both of DeRidder, and Oceola S. Hall of Washington, D.C. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her mother, Alzada Bradford Spikes and father, Lee T. Spikes; her husband, Jessie Adams, Jr.; two sons, Paul and Vernon Adams; and a brother, Edgar L. Spikes. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, Opelousas, La., is in charge of arrangements. Lawrence Bailey Lawrence Bailey, 84, of Providence, La. passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 at his residence. Services will be held on Friday Oct. 30 at Providence Baptist Church, with Rev. Arlen Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Cemetery in Providence under the care of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Lawrence leaves to cherish his memory his son, Howard "Jack" Bailey, and wife Rebecca, of Red Oak, Texas; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. Bailey was a native of Vernon Parish and had lived in the Providence Community most of his life. He was a Veteran of World War II, having proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Vernice Richardson Funeral services for Vernice Richardson, 88, of DeRidder, will be held Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Alan Knuckles will officiate. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Chaddick Funeral Home. Ms. Richardson passed away Monday, Oct. 26 at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. Ms. Richardson is preceded in death by her parents, a Beauregard Parish Pioneer family, Calvin and Lillie Shirley; her husband, Everett E. Richardson, and her daughter, Michelle Perry. She is survived by one daughter, Alene Love, and husband Ray, of Addison, Texas; one son, Bryan E. Richardson, and wife Cheryl, of DeRidder; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. October 30, 2009 Mark Self Funeral services for Mark Self, 38, will be held at on Saturday, Oct. 31 at the Good Hope Baptist Church in Anacoco, Burial will follow at Good Hope Cemetery. Mark passed away Oct. 27, 2009 in Anacoco. Survivors include his son, Jonathan Self of Anacoco, and his daughter Emily Self of Anacoco. Other survivors are his father, Max Self, and Wendy, of Anacoco; brothers, Anthony, Richard, David, and Stephen Self, all of Rosepine/DeRidder; Chapin Hawkins, of Abilene, Texas; sisters, Yolanda Swindler of Elizabethtown, Ky.; Brenda Martinez, of Anacoco; Rebekah Martin, of Leesville; Elizabeth Behan, of Florien; and Sarah Poole, of Rosepine; and his grandmother, Yowama Self of Anacoco. He was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Self. Pallbearers are Richard Self, David Self, Stephen Self, Anthony Self, Mann Self, Jr., Roland Poole, Mark Martinez and James Hamblin. James Edward Wade, Sr. James Edward Wade, Sr., 2, of Sulphur, La. passed away Oct. 28, 2009 at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital. His funeral service will be held Saturday October 31, 2009 at Hopewell Baptist Church in DeRidder with Rev. Delbert Isbell officiating. Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in DeRidder under the care of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. James leaves to cherish his memory, his sons James "Jimmy" Wade, Jr. of Sunset, La.; William "Billy" Wade of Corpus Christi, Texas; brother Charles Seay Wade of Denver, Colo.; sister Mary Brent Hightower of San Antonio; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Patty Belle Wade. James proudly served his country during World War II in both the European and Pacific Theatres and attaining the rank of Major. November 5, 2009 Emma Spikes Funeral services for Emma "Sis" Spikes, of DeRidder, will be held at Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Norris Memorial Church of God in Christ, in DeRidder. Rev. John Crosley will officiate. Interment will follow at Spikes Cemetery in Bancroft, La. She is survived by her sons, Otis Spoikes, and wife Elmer, of Bancroft, La.; Chester Spikes; Roy Spikes; and Edward Spikes, of DeRidder. She is also survived by her daughters, Azzie Lee Davis; Ethel Spikes; and Alberta Louis, of DeRidder; Roberta Thompkins, of Houston, Texas; and Hattie Turner of Sacramento, Calif. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Ms. Spikes passed away on Saturday, Oct. 31 in DeRidder. November 9, 2009 Carmen Elaine Boothe Doles Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Carmen Elaine Boothe Doles, 65, of Rosepine, La. will be held at Rosin Creek Pentecostal Church, Harrisonburg, La., November 7, 2009 at with the Revs. A.J. Kimball and George A. Boothe officiating. Committal services will follow at the Ellis Boothe Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Home in Jonesville, La. Mrs. Doles entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria, La. She was born on June 3, 1944 in Wisner, La. to the union of Ellis M. and Doretta C. Boothe. She was preceded in death by her father, Ellis M.?Boothe, Sr., maternal grandparents Henry and Alpha Cooper, and paternal grandparents, Ellis and Jincy Boothe. She is survived by her adoring husband of 38 years, James Pat Doles, one daughter, Jincy Elaine Newman and spouse David, one son, James Adrian Doles, and one precious grandson, Cade Newman, all of Rosepine, La. She is further survived by three borthers: Leo Booth and wife Kim of Dunbarton, La.; Shelby R. Rbooth, of King Salmon, Alaska, and Ellis M. Boothe, Jr., and wife Mary Beth of Jonesville, La. Severing as pallbearers are nephews Patrick Boothe, Chris Boothe, Joey Boothe, Barry Boothe, Wiley Boothe, and also Joe Hall and David Simmons. Honorary pallbearers will be Wyatt Boothe and Cade Newman. Lavon Del Brown Lavon Del "Ma Brown" Brown, aged 78, a native of Knight, La. and a resident of Dequincy, La., died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at her residence in DeQuincy, La. She was the daughter of the late Johnney Jarrell and the late Laura Midkiff Jarrell. She is survived by her two daughters, Fredia Brown, and Pam Brown, both of Dequincy, La.; one son, Clifford "Leon" Brown and his wife Michele of Dequincy, La.; one sister, Lloy Jarrell of Tyler, Texas; two brothers, Marvin Jarrell and his wife Ruth of Austin, Texas; and Julius Jarrell of Burleson, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of over 54 years, Fred L. Brown, seven brothers, three sisters and one grandson, Patrick Healy. Funeral services will be at the Pentecostal Church on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 with the Rev. G. David Hennigan and the Rev. Dale Welch officiating. Interment will be at Hinson Cemetery in Knight, La. Ruth Ann Vickers Thomas Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Ann Vickers Thomas, 76, of Spearsville will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Farrar Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Hurst and Bro. Richard Abel officiating. Interment will be in Canaan Cemetery near Lockhart, La. Arrangements are under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home of Farmerville. Mrs. Thomas died Nov. 4, 2009. She was a member of Canaan Baptist Church near Lockhart. Survivors are two sons: David E. Thomas and wife, Donna of Spearsville; and Steve A. Thomas and wife, Shonda of Rosepine; one brother, Bobby Gene Vickers and wife, Annie Mae of Bastrop; two sisters: Margueritte V. Manning of El Dorado and Betty Lou V. Taylor of Texarkana, Texas; three grandsons, Christopher Thomas of Houston, Texas; Curtis Thomas and wife, Melissa of Spearsville; and James Thomas and wife Ashleigh of Pineville; one granddaughter, Amber Thomas of Pineville; and two great-granddaughters, Hailey Thomas and Aubrey Thomas. Pallbearers are Bill Manning, James Thomas, Brian Ford, Eddie Denton, Kevin Denton and Curtis Thomas. November 10, 2009 Randy Wayne Harper Funeral services for Randy Wayne Harper, 53, of Burkeville, Texas, will be held at First United Pentecostal Church in DeRidder on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Brothers Zale Lewis, Samuel Ashworth and Kevin Reeves will officiate. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery in DeRidder. Mr. Harper is preceded in death by his father, Lester Harper. He is survived by his mother, Edith Walker Coffin, of Rosepine; stepfather, Keith Coffin, of Rosepine; wife, Elizabeth S. Harper, of Burkeville, Texas; son, Jonathan Harper, of DeRidder; daughter, Andrea Harper Booker, and husband Wendell, of Ripley, Miss.; stepsons, Craig and Clint Dycus, both of DeRidder; sisters, Rose Ashworth, and husband Samuel, of Singer, La.; and Pam Leonard, and husband Wayne, of DeRidder; and grandchildren, Avery Paige Harper; Ava Grace Booker; and Mason Cade Booker. Joshua Hester On Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 Joshua "Josh" Hester passed away near Leesville doing what he loved to do, riding a motorcycle. Services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 at the Christway Church of DeRidder with Rev. Kennis Smith and Rev. Vic Warrick officiating. Interment will follow in the Hopewell Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Josh is survived by his parents Gilbert and Elizabeth "Beth" Hester of DeRidder; sister and brother-in-law Cheyenne Dawn and Dustin Reynolds of Panama City, Fla.; nephew Davin Reynolds of Panama City. Velma Lee Nash Jordan Funeral services for Velma Lee Nash Jordan, 93, of DeRidder, will be at Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in Rosepine Pentecostal Church with Rev. Eddie Tilley and Rev. Gary Bankson officiating. Burial will follow at Rosepine Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mrs. Jordan was born in Allen Parish, Louisiana, but had lived most of her life in DeRidder. Mrs. Jordan is survived by three daughters, Ruby Lee Kuentz of DeRidder; Eula May Jordan of Livingston, Texas; and Josephine Annette Dupont of Dayton, Texas; one brother, Herman Neal Nash of DeRidder; two sisters, Pauline Farrow of Graniteville, S.C., and Gladys McFarland of Lake Charles; eleven grandchildren, eighteen great- grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Hershel Daniel Jordan, son, Danny Jordan, and daughter, Pearl Ruth Jordan. Roderick Montel Mcclinton Funeral services for Roderick Montel Mcclinton, 36, of DeRidder, will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 at New Hope CME in DeRidder. Rev. Dr. Leon Williams, Presiding Elder, and Rev. Dr. Daniel Edwards, Host Pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow at Starlight Cemetery in DeRidder. Mr. Mcclinton departed this life on Nov. 8, 2009. Roderick leaves to cherish his memories his loving parents, Elmer and Deloris Mcclinton; two sisters, Everly West (Roman), and Tabeter Robinson; three brothers, Dominick Mcclinton (Vicky); Elmer Mcclinton, Jr. (Betsy); and Michael Jackson (Tanya); two grandmothers, Bertha Melvin and Edna Mcclinton; five nephews and five nieces, as well as a host of aunts and uncles. Harold Albert Wilson Graveside services for Harold Albert Wilson, 85, of DeRidder, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 at Whitaker Cemetery in DeRidder. Rev. Curt Iles will officiate. Services are under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder. Mr. Wilson passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. Mr. Wilson was born in Grants Pass, Ore. on Dec. 29, 1923 and was reared in the Bay area of California. Mr. Wilson is survived by his son, Albert Wilson, of DeRidder; daughter Patricia Wilson, of DeRidder; two sisters, Margaret Giani, of Sacramento, Calif., and Ethel Langvin, of Vancouver, Wash.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. November 11, 2009 Nancy Elizabeth Hennington Funeral services for Nancy Elizabeth Hennington, 90, of Pachuta, Mississippi, will be held on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder. Interment will follow at Beauregard Cemetery. Mrs. Hennington passed away Monday, Nov. 20, 2009 at Infinity Hospice in Marion, Miss. Survivors include a son, James Hennington and his wife Cathy of Pachuta; daughters, Dorothy Mulig and husband Dean of Shreveport; and Velma Gail Kite and husband Wayne of DeRidder; sister Annie Mae Hennington of Sulphur, La.; ten grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. November 12, 2009 Wade Adam Dyck Funeral services for Wade Adam Dyck, 19, of DeRidder, will be held Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Highland Mennonite Church. Larry Schmidt will officiate. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery. Wade passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. He is survived by one brother, Travis Dyck, of DeRidder; mother, Cheryl Roberts, of DeRidder; father, Douglas Dyck, of DeRidder; maternal grandfather, J. H. Roberts, of Naples, Fla.; and paternal grandparents J. Lloyd and Eileen Dyck, of Mound Ridge, Kan. November 13, 2009 Ardis Alston, Jr. Funeral services for Ardis "Ardie" Alston, Jr. will be held on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at Grace Church in DeRidder. Rev. James Robert "Jimmy" Glass, Rev. George L. Glass, Jr., Rev. George Lee Glass, and Rev. William "Bill" Hogan will officiate. Pallbearers will be Courtney Rashott, Jimmy Wilks, Michael Avery, Bob Childress, Mike Crain, Russell Cooley, Myron Sieren, Randy Archer, Steve Pittman, and Mike Barrett. Burial will follow at Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine, La. Ardie passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 in DeRidder. He is survived by his parents, Ardis and Elaine Alston, Sr., of DeRidder; sister, Shari Alston Cooley, and husband Kevin, of Lake Charles; brother, Scott F. Alston, of Lake Charles; niece, Isabella Grace Cooley, of Lake Charles; the love of his life for 20 years, Wanda Greenwald, of DeRidder; aunt Edie Hogan, and husband Bill; and aunt, Rosemary Evans. Clara Jean Prater Funeral services for Clara Jean "Toosie" Prater, 47, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 at Sunrise Missionary Baptist Church in DeRidder. Rev. Alvin Peters, Sr. will officiate. Burial will follow at Beauregard Cemetery. Ms. Prater passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 in DeRidder. Ms. Prater was born February 6, 1952 in Almadane, La. Survivors include her mother, Shellie Mae Gatson, sons, George Ellis Roberson, Jr., and wife Chamika, and Trevell Roberson; daughters, Mougli, Gwana, Tanwaniki, Sofola, and Clasi Roberson, and Tiaja Prater; all of DeRidder; brothers, Larry Freeman, and wife Juanita, of New Orleans; Garry Marks, of Calif.; Karl Gatson, and wife Lindy, of Lake Charles; Dan Gatson, of DeRidder; Anthony Gatson, also of DeRidder; and Edwin Gatson, and wife Kavonne, of DeRidder; sisters, Katheleen Marks, and Earnestine Fugitt, both of DeRidder. Ramona G. Tuck Funeral services for Ramona G. Tuck, of Leesville, will be held at Sunday, September 6, 2009 at the East Leesville Baptist Church with Rev. Gil Arthur officiating. The burial will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cravens. Services are under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville, Louisiana. Ramona was born on December 23, 1960 to Ray and Jewelene Wisby Gill. She passed away Thursday, Sept. 3 at the St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria at the age of 48 years. She is preceded in death by her mother, Jewelene Gill, and her brother, Wayne Gill. She is survived by her husband, Kim Tuck of Leesville; sons, Brannon Bennett, and wife Ashley, of Pitkin; Bret Bennett, and wife Laykin, of Slagle; daughters, Haley Stevens, and husband Brandon, of Leesville, and Brandi Bennett of Leesville. She is also survived by her father, Ray Gill, of Chopin, La.; brothers, Byron Gill, and wife Sandy, of Chopin; and Landry Gill, and wife Debbie, of Cravens; sisters, Sharon Hoffman, and husband Charlie, of Clinton, Okla.; Zell Reeves, and husband Calvin, of Reeves, La.; Mary Lynn Johnson, and husband Johnny, of Cravens; Lisa Perkins, and husband Mike, of DeRidder; Kay Nessmith, and husband Tony, of Calcasieu; and Amy Duff, and husband David, of Clinton, Okla; and NeNe's 10 grandchildren. November 16, 2009 Frankie Iles Smith Frankie Iles Smith, of DeRidder, passed from this life on Saturday, November 14, in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 16, at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder with Rev. Wayne Kite officiating. Private burial services will be held at a later date. The Pallbearers will be John Allen Cooper, Chris Cooper, Charlie Smith, Logan Wildblood, Adam Smith, and George DeHoven. She is survived by sons John Roy Cooper of DeRidder, Brad Smith (Susan) of DeRidder, and Jeff Smith (Pam) of DeRidder; one daughter Kathy Smith of DeRidder; one daughter in law Sue Cooper, of Merryville; 15 grandchildren, 16 children, five great-granchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents: Mid and Lula Iles; husband of 40 years J.B. Smith; son Bobby Ray Cooper; grandaughter Mashelle Cooper; and great-granddaughter Jessica Harris. November 18, 2009 David Lynn Hill Graveside services for David Lynn Hill, 56, of DeRidder will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at Bethsadia "Y" Cemetery in Bivins, Texas. Rev. Samuel Nuckels will officiate. Mr. Hill passed away on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 in DeRidder. Survivors include his son, Nicholas David Hill, of Kuna, Idaho; brothers, Glenn Hill, and wife Kim, of Huffman, Texas; and Roger Hill, of Kilgore, Texas; sisters, Urba Faye Wardlaw, of Mansfield, La.; and Emily Keel, of Rosepine. Dora M. Williams Funeral services for Dora M. Williams, 81, of DeRidder will be held on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 at the Church of Christ in DeRidder. Rev. Jay Alexander will officiate. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery under the care of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Dora M. Williams was born June 10, 1928 in Fairview, Oklahoma to Nelson and Olive Wallace. She passed away Nov. 17, 2009 at 12:28 a.m. at DeRidder Retirement and Rehab Center in DeRidder, having reached the age of 81 years, five months and six days. Ms. Dora leaves to cherish her memory one son, Robert L. Greenmun and wife Mable, of Bath Spring, Tenn.; daughter-in-law Wanda Russell of DeRidder; five grandchildren: Lisa, Jennette, Brenda, Scott and Shannon; 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Nelson Greenmun, four brothers, eight sisters and four husbands. November 20, 2009 Clarenda Lu Elliott Funeral services for Clarenda Lu "Rendi" Elliott, 44, will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the First Baptist Church of DeRidder with Rev. Wayne Kite and Rev. George Lee Glass officiating. Burial will follow at Dry Creek Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Rendi passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at M. D. Anderson Hospital in Houston. She is survived by her mother, Clydell Hanchey Elliott of DeRidder; brothers, Robert E. "Eddie" Elliott of Marrero, La., Gary C. Elliott of Lafayette, Mark S. Elliott and wife Melissa of DeRidder, and David Shannon Elliott and wife Vicki of Sunset, La.; grandmother, Joyce Hanchey of Collegedale, Tenn.; and nieces and nephews, Sara, Kalli, Ryan, and Cole, and grandnephew Tanner. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert E. Elliott. Lettie McDonald Hodges Lettie McDonald Hodges, 91, a native of Sugartown, La., and a resident of Ragley, La., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at Christus St. Patrick in Lake Charles, La. After the home going of her beloved husband J. L. Hodges in 2007, she moved to live with her son, daughter-in-law and family dog, "Blackie Bear" in Ragley. She was the daughter of the late John McDonald and the late Olivia Seaman McDonald. She is survived by one daughter, Sherry Miller and her husband Tim of Lake Charles, La.; and one son, Duanne Hodges and his wife Susan of Ragley, La., who was her caregiver since the death of J.L. Susan was by her bedside until she drew her final breath. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Stacie VanAernam, Lauren Hodges and Rhett Miller, two great- grandchildren, Joshua and Caleb Van Aernam, and one great-grandchild on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents, eight brothers, three sisters and one grandson, Greg Hodges. Her funeral service will be at Calvary Pentecostal Church on Saturday, Nov. 21 with the Rev. Marvin Hicks officiating. Interment will be at Magnolia Cemetery in Ragley, La. Clarence David Smith Funeral services for Clarence David Smith, 86, of Merryville, will be held at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder on Saturday, Nov. 21; Rev. Jerry Dewitt and Dr. Jim Jones will officiate. Interment will follow at Cooper Cemetery in Merryville. Mr. Smith passed away on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 in Rosepine. He is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Annie Smith; his parents, Lyman and Avie Smith; sisters, Irene Emmons, Belva Hester and Margie Cooley; and brothers, Carmen Smith and J.B. Smith. He is survived by his sons, Leslie Smith and wife June; Ellis Smith and wife Lisa; and Chester Smith and wife Vivian, all of Merryville; daughter, Mary Sue Herrera and husband Matt, of Merryville; sister Helen Daffin, of DeRidder; ten grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren. November 23, 2009 Richard Clark Branch Richard Clark Branch, 61, of DeRidder passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are scheduled to begin Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Chaddick Funeral Home with Rev. George Lee Glass, Rev. Dalton Isbell, and Rev. Delbert Isbell officiating. Interment will conclude at Old Cypress Cemetery. Mr. Branch is survived by his wife Pat Branch of DeRidder; three sons Richard Patrick Branch wife Robin of DeRidder, John Clark Branch of DeRidder, and Christopher Ryan Branch of DeRidder; two grandchildren Paige Renee Branch of DeRidder, and Alexis Grace Branch of DeRidder; and one sister Paula Anderson husband Glen of Rosepine. November 24, 2009 Robert McCullough, Sr. Funeral services for Robert "Bob" McCullough, Sr., 83, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at the First Baptist Church in DeRidder with Rev. Lindsey Burns and Rev. Doyle Cooper officiating. Burial will follow at Lewis Cemetery near DeRidder under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Mr. McCullough passed away in his residence in DeRidder on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. Pallbearers will be Jacob Reichley, Jonathan Reichley, Glenn Senters, Jerry Noland, John Yerby, Jr., and Brent Rutherford. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving during WWII. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Pollard McCullough of DeRidder; son, Robert McCullough and wife Donna of DeRidder; step-son Rod Pollard and wife Martha of DeRidder; daughter, Janet Reichley and husband Glen of DeRidder; step-daughter, Julie Sauls and husband Marshall of Glen Rose, Texas; brother, George McCullough of Beaumont, Texas; four grandchildren, Patricia McCullough, Jacob Reichley, Jennifer Reichley and Jonathan Reichley; great-grandson, Seth McCullough. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Viola Knutson McCullough, second wife, Margaret McWilliams McCullough, parents, George and Carrie Hallett McCullough, four sisters, one brother and an infant son. December 1, 2009 Billy Ray Creel Funeral services for Billy Ray Creel, 88, of DeRidder, La., will be held Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church in DeRidder with Rev. Jon Telleferio officiating. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Billy passed away Thursday, November 26 at his residence in DeRidder. He was born in Pensacola, Florida and was the son of Leahman and Ida Belle Newton Creel. He graduated from Texas A&M and then served in the US Air Force during World War II. He was preceded by his wife, Adelyn LaNell Davis Creel; daughter, Tarali Anne Creel Venneman; son, Richard Davis Creel; brothers, James Creel, Dr. F. Lamer Creel and Cecil Creel. Billy is survived by two sons, Douglas Wade (wife, Alicia) Creel of Tulsa, OK and William Ray ( wife, Thelma) Creel of DeRidder, LA; Daughter in Law: Mickey Creel of Winston Salem, NC; Special Friends, Shelia Licht of Tulsa, OK; Brothers, L. Eugene Creel and Clifton Creel both of Pensacola, FL; 8 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. Bennie Jackson Funeral services for Bennie Jackson, 76, will be held starting 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 2, at New Hope CME Church in DeRidder with Rev. David Edwards officiating. Interment will conclude at Starlight Church Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel. Mr. Jackson passed away Wednesday, November 25, in a local hospital. He was born in Mansfield and lived in DeRidder most of his life. He is survived by his wife Sallie Jackson of DeRidder; three daughters Benita Jackson of Mansfield, Gwendolyn Henderson of Mansfield, and Tanzela Jackson of Baton Rouge; two sons Cael Jackson of Lake Providence, and Christopher Jackson of Springfield; one sister Gladys Sowell of DeRidder; two brothers Murry Crump of DeRidder and James Walter Jr., of DeRidder; nine grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Vernie Clyde Midkiff Vernie Clyde Midkiff, 62, of Leesville passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009 at Lille Pentecostal Church; Rev. W.T. Shelton, Rev. Roger Gill and Rev. Hardy Droddy will officiate. Interment will follow at Craft Cemetery in Leesville. Survivors include his wife Carolyn Midkiff, of Leesville La.; daughters, Rebecca Hicks and David Phillips of Leesville, La.,Tina Duncan and husband Todd of Leesville. La, Crystal Rhame and husband David of Rosepine, La.; brother, Roger Midkiff and wife Patty of Leesville; sister Carolyn Kennedy and husband Bill of Leesville; grandchildren Lacon Shano and husband Timothy, Heather Hicks, Christen (Boo Boo) Duncan; Justin Rhame; Jessie Rhame; and Dawson Rhame; great- grandchild Brice (Itsy Bitsy) Shano. He was preceded in Death by his father, Vernie Midkiff; mother Avis Midkiff and an infant brother. Catherine Stracner Prothro Funeral services for Catherine Stracner Prothro, 88, of DeRidder, LA, will be held Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder, with Rev. Tim Bergen officiating. Burial will follow in Lewis Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Catherine passed away peacefully at home Saturday, November 28, 2009, after a full and rich life. Catherine was one of eight daughters born to Beulah and B K Stracner, in DeRidder, on July 18, 1921. She is survived by her treasured daughter, Sari Keitha and her husband Mik Kushner of Panama City, Panama. She is also survived by two sisters, Nickie Sue Arabie of DeRidder, and Yda Beulah Leger of Moss Bluff, LA, and step-sister, Shirley Kay Duhon of Lake Charles. She will also forever be remembered by caring daughter-in-law, Beverly Prothro, and grandchildren, Phyllis Snell, Vickie Prothro, Jay Prothro, and son- in-law, David Snell, and great granddaughter, Elizabeth Snell. She was preceded in death by her husband, sons John Prothro and Fred "Boo" Blakley, Jr. Rudolph Wayne Sanders Memorial services for Rudolph Wayne Sanders, 58, of DeRidder, La., will be held Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at the Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Byron Williams officiating. Wayne passed away Friday, November 27th at his residence in DeRidder. He was born in DeRidder and was the son of Rudolph and Mary Miers Sanders. He was a US Navy veteran serving during Vietnam. Wayne is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sandra B. Sanders, sons, Keith (wife, Jenni) Sanders and Jeffrey (wife, Chanda) Sanders all of DeRidder; daughters, Suzanne (husband, Nathan) Mitchell of Denham Springs, La., Jennifer (husband, Mark) Dixon of Port Arthur, Texas and Amanda (husband, David) Bishop of DeRidder, La.; Sisters, Joy Austin and Yvonne Sanders both of DeRidder and Lottie Compton of Fairfield, Texas; Grandchildren, Courtney Sanders, Keith Sanders, Jr., Kayla Sanders, Kari Sanders, Katelyn Sanders, Emmit Mitchell, Evangeline Mitchell and Emory Mitchell. December 2, 2009 Mary Marie Smith Eaves Graveside services for Mary Marie Smith Eaves, 84, of Lafayette, Louisiana, will be held at Cannon Cemetery in Merryville. Rev. Gerald Read will officiate. Burial will follow at Cannon Cemetery. Ms. Eaves passed away Monday, Nov. 30. Survivors include a daughter, Ann C. Nelson, wife of Gus E. Nelson, of Lafayette; grandsons, Jason Emil Nelson, of Lafayette, and Jeremy John Nelson and spouse Angel N. Nels on, of Lafayette; great-grandchildren, Hale John Nelson and Mallory Nicole Nelson, of Lafayette; sisters, Ann Medeiros, of Green Bay, Wis.; and Sandy Pilcher of Broken Arrow, Okla.; and brother, Billy Smith, of Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Watson Smith and Ider Tindell Smith; brothers, Delbert Lee Smith, Sr. and Stanley Smith; and sisters, Oble Bell Smith; Helen L. Mobley; Linda Murry; and Elizabeth Privette. Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder is in charge of arrangements. December 5, 2009 Robert L. (Bob) Stanley Robert L. (Bob) Stanley, 73, of DeRidder, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas on December 7, 1935. He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Stanley; his mother, Eunice Stanley; and his beloved terrier companion, Murphy. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Barbara Stanley of DeRidder; his son, Michael Stanley and wife Debbie of Pearcy, Arkansas; stepson, Scott Andrews of Jasper, Texas; daughters, Wendy McEntire and husband Carl of Skiatook, Oklahoma; Julee Freeland and husband David of Leawood, Kansas; stepdaughter, Ashley Anthony of Tulsa, Oklahoma; grandchildren Parker and Avery Anthony; Brother, Dr. John Barnes and wife, Shirley of Boise, Idaho; and a special cousin, Dorothy Horchem and husband Ron of Ransom, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana on Saturday, December 5, 2009 Reverend Lindsey Burns will officiate. Private burial services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in DeRidder. December 7, 2009 Myrtis Lee Trotti Alford Myrtis Lee Trotti Alford, 85, passed away Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 at her residence in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 7, 2009 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Alan Knuckles will officiate. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. She is survived by four sons: Dewey "Buddy" Alford III, and wife Margaret, of Fayetteville, Texas; Terry M. Alford and wife Cynthia, of San Marcos, Texas; Ricky Alford and wife Mary, of San Antonio; and Dondi L. Alford and wife Peggy, of DeRidder. She is also survived by then grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Alford is preceded in death by her husband, Dewey L. Alford, Jr., parents Mary Amanda Parker and Sanford Madison Trotti, five brothers and two sisters. December 8, 2009 Annie Mae Craig Annie Mae Craig, 73 of DeRidder, passed away Dec. 5, 2009 at Westwood Manor in DeRidder. A memorial service will be held at Hixson Funeral Home in DeRidder on Saturday Dec.12, 2009. Annie leaves to cherish her memory her children, Zenola Williams, Juanita M. Butler, Marion D. Butler, Frank Butler Jr., Lawrence Butler, Larry D. Butler, Mitchell R. Colton, Michael W. Colton; brothers James Colton, Jr., Johnny Ray Colton, Earl Colton; sister Marie Colton; many grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Hazel Plunkett Funeral services for Hazel "Sis" Plunkett, 90, of DeRidder, will be held Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church of DeRidder with Rev. Mike McLaurin officiating. A private committal service will be held at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Plunkett passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. Born in Negreet, Louisiana, "Sis" lived most of her life in DeRidder. Survivors include one daughter, Lennie Hanchey and husband Kinney R., Jr. of DeRidder; two grandsons, Kinney Hanchey, III, and wife Deborah of DeRidder, and Kevin Hanchey of Baton Rouge; four great-grandchildren, Kinney Hanchey, IV, of DeRidder, Lennsey Hanchey, Alice Hanchey and William Hanchey, all of Baton Rouge; one brother, Billy Blackwell and wife Maria of Las Vegas; two sisters, Irene Cappelletti and husband Bob of Lansing, Mich., and Dollie Watson and husband Ray of Lexington, N.C.; one sister-in-law, Judith Blackwell of Houston. She was preceded in death by husband, William LeRoy Moses, parents, Clarence and Bertha Miller Blackwell, three sisters and one brother. Bryan Anthony Poston, Sr. Funeral services for retired State Senator Bryan Anthony Poston, Sr., age 85, were held on Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 at Warren Meadows Funeral Home in Many, La. Officiating was Rev. Wayne Chance, assisted by Rev. Bill Hines. Internment followed in Prewitt's Chapel Cemetery with a Masonic Graveside in Hornbeck, La. Sen. Poston was born on March 11, 1924 in Benson, Louisiana to Charles and Marjorie Poston. He passed away on October 3, 2009 in Many after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease where he was a resident of Sabine Retirement and Rehabilitation Center. Sen. Poston was preceded in death by his parents, Charles M. Poston, Sr. and Marjorie A. Poston. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Judith M. Poston; two brothers, Charles M. Poston, Jr. and Morris O. Poston; four children and their spouses, Bryan A. Poston, Jr. and wife Jonell, Larry Poston and wife Una, David Poston and wife Sandra, and Marjorie Sullivan and husband Sidney; ten grandchildren; four step- grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He and Judy were married on June 5, 1943 and have a wonderful family left to cherish his memory. He attended LSU before enlisting in the US Air Force and served his country during World War II as an Aerial Engineer Gunner Sgt. on a B-17 Bomber. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons Al Poston, Brad Poston, and Steve Poston;step-grandson, Sidney W. Sullivan; great grandson, Mark Davis; Jack Sanders, Richard Bruce, and Joel Thomas, Jr. December 11, 2009 Janet Marie Willis Funeral services for Janet Marie Willis, 63, of DeRidder, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 at Chaddick Funeral Home of DeRidder. Rev. Alan Knuckles will officiate. Ms. Willis passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8 at her home. Interment will follow the funeral service at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Ms. Willis is survived by one daughter, Melody Melton, and husband Shannon, of Rosepine; two sons, Gary Lockhart, of DeRidder, and Randy Lockhart, and wife Linda, of Rosepine; five grandchildren: Dannon, Haley, Heidi, Devon and Kaitlyn; one great-granddaughter, Heidey; and two brothers, Rev. Tommy Magee, and wife Linda, of DeRidder; and Stanley Magee, and wife Annetta, of Sugarland, Texas. December 14, 2009 Constance Joyce Clark Graveside services for Constance Joyce Clark, 75, of DeRidder, and formerly of The Woodlands, Texas, will be held Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. Dr. Benjie Loyd will officiate. Ms. Clark passed away Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, in The Guardian House in Lake Charles. Burial will be under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Keith Clark and family of Henderson, Ky.; Connie C. Kirk and family of DeRidder; Kerry Clark and family of Commerce, Texas, and Krista Reese and family of Anacoco; and nine great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Riley F. Clark, Jr. Bert Jessie Ross Bert Jessie "B.J." Ross, 84, of DeRidder, La. passed away, December 11, 2009 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Funeral service will start Sunday, December 13, 2009 at Crystal Springs Baptist Church in Anacoco, Louisiana officiated by Rev. Shelton Sigler. Interment will conclude at Mitchell Cemetery – Anacoco, Louisiana. B.J. was a member of the 82nd Airborne in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Sue Campbell Ross, of DeRidder; daughters, Deloris Jessie Ross Hall of Sebastian, Florida, Kathy Lee Ross of Seminole, Florida; step-sons Bobby Lawson Sipes of Fayetteville, TN, Sidney Lee Sipes and wife Patty of Newton, Texas, John Roger Self and wife Amber of Ballinger, Texas, Benjamin Delbert Self of Livingston, Texas; step-daughter Sheree' Self Schriver of Sturgis, SD; grandson Harrison Hall; 15 step-grandchildren; 18 Step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley & Florence Ross; brothers, A.J. Ross, E.J. Ross, M.L. Ross and W.A. Ross and sisters, Mattie Mae Fairley, Mittie Vee Brock and Genevieve Bailey. Merle D. Rumsey Funeral services for Merle D. Rumsey, 90, of DeRidder, will be held Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, at Labby Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Mike McLaurin officiating. Mrs. Rumsey passed away Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. Burial will follow in Sugartown Cemetery in Sugartown, La., under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Born in Rayville, Louisiana, She is survived by daughter, Merlene Caldwell of DeRidder; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. December 15, 2009 Kate Loftin Funeral services for Kate Loftin, 23, of DeRidder, will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Merryville, with Bro. Wayne Squyres officiating. Interment will follow at Cannon Cemetery, in Merryville. Loftin passed away Sunday, Dec. 13 in DeRidder. Loftin is survived by her parents, Bubba and Sandra Loftin, of DeRidder; brother, Nathan Loftin, of DeRidder; sister Lori Fountain, and husband Jeremy, of DeRidder; nephew, Aaron Fountain, of DeRidder; and grandmother, Marlene Archer, of DeRidder. December 16, 2009 B. L. Dear Funeral services for B. L. Dear, of DeRidder, will be held on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 at Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder, with Revs. Roger Gill and Frank Ott officiating. Burial will follow at Smyrna Cemetery in DeRidder. Mr. Dear passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Ellon Dear, of DeRidder; three sons, Gary Dear, Paul Dear and his wife Katie, and Boyd Dear and his wife Virginia, all of DeRidder; two brothers, Roy Dear and Arthur Dear, of DeRidder; three sisters, Irene Cole, of Pitkin, Earline Hutchison, of Groves, Texas, and Sue McDonald, of Stevenville, Texas; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Edward D. Rogers A memorial service for Edward D. Rogers, 87, of DeRidder, will be held on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 at Chaddick Funeral Home of DeRidder. Rev. Ronald G. Jarden will officiate. Rogers passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 at Westwood Manor Nursing Home. He is survived by one cousin, Mertais Heard, of Lake Charles. Tony Sanchez Tony Sanchez, a loving husband, son, and brother, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 in Coppell, Texas. He was 50 years old. He was born in Harlingen, Texas on Jan. 20, 1959 to Aaron and Amalia Sanchez. Services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009 at St. Ann Catholic Parish in Coppell, with interment to follow at Grapevine Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lori Sanchez; parents, Aaron and Amalia Sanchez; sisters, Jovie Cantu and husband Ted, Mary Sanchez, Yoli Johnson and husband Brandon, and Letti Sanchez; nephews, Ethan and Parker Johnson, Sean Paul Cantu, Kevin Erpelding; niece, Sarah Upchurch; father and mother-in-law, David and Anna Wiggins; sister-in-law, Lynn Erpelding and husband Rick; and brother-in-law, John Wiggins. December 21, 2009 Melinda A. Dickson Melinda A. Dickson, 41, passed from this life on Dec. 17, 2009 at Eunice, La. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009 at Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder, with Rev. Greg Crawford officiating. Interment will be held at Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of DeRidder. Survivors include her father and stepmother, Joseph and Nancy Dickson of DeRidder; daughter, Madison Jenzarli of Houston; sisters, Tina Calcote, Melissa Walker, both of Rosepine and Shauna Dickson of DeRidder; brothers, Billy Jim Dickson and Joe Tom Dickson, both of Rosepine; fiancé, Gene Kellermeyer; half- sisters, Donna Lee Ivie and Tori Ivie both of Austin, Texas; half - brother, Jimmy Don Ivie of Oklahoma City, Okla.; her mother, Belita Baker of Pauls Valley, Okla.; and friend, Kathy West of Lawton, Okla. December 23, 2009 Renee Martin Johnson Funeral services for Renee Martin Johnson, 40, of Anacoco, will be held Wednesday, Dec. 23 at the Good Hope Baptist Church in Anacoco, with Bro. Frank Hinsley and Bro. Wallace Palmer officiating. Burial will follow at the Good Hope Cemetery in Anacoco under the direction of the Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Mrs. Johnson, the daughter of Billy R. and Ruth Addison Martin, was born on August 3, 1969 in Leesville. She passed away on Dec. 20, 2009 at her residence in Anacoco. She is survived by her husband, Larry Johnson of Anacoco; son William Paul Johnson of Anacoco; parents Billy and Ruth Martin of Anacoco; sisters Raetta and Jerry Harvey of Leesville; and Becky and Jerry Ward of Leesville; brother Steven and Kerri Martin of Wichita, Kan.; niece Erika Larney; nephew Trent Harvey and fiancé Jessica Spurlock; and three great-nieces.