Feb 27, 2011

He was born in DeRidder on November 23, 1939.  He is survived by loving wife, Shirley H.  Stewart, daughter Karla H. Tucker, son Herman I. “Ike” Stewart III and one grandson, Ryan C. Stewart.  He is also survived by two sisters, Barbara S. Jones (Griff), of Rockwall, TX, and Lavelle S. Arnold (Warren), of Morrison, Co.  He is...

Feb 26, 2011

Robert Joe Shirley, 75, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Saturday, February 26, 2011 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 28, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist...

Feb 26, 2011

Melba J. Puryear, 72, of Singer,  Louisiana passed from this life on Saturday, February 26, 2011 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at Myers Colonial...

Feb 22, 2011

Simon Andrew McKee, Sr., 94, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and again on Friday, February 25, 2011 from 9:00 A.M. until time of service at Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse in DeRidder. Funeral services will...

Feb 21, 2011

Helen Fouche' Ellis, of West Melbourne, Florida (formerly of DeRidder) passed away on February 21, 2011 at the age of 101. Helen was born on December 28, 1909 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Fannie Schleigh and Charles Fouche'. She was the youngest of 10 children. Helen attended Carlisle schools and graduated from Charlisle High School in 1930. She met...

Feb 21, 2011

Owen Deltern “Dude” Slaydon Sr., 89, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed away on February 21, 2011 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Dude worked for the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office and retired after 23 years of service.  He was also Ward 5 Constable for four years and served his community as a Police Juror for...

Feb 21, 2011

Anthony Clemons, 52, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Monday, February 21, 2011 in DeRidder, Louisiana.

Feb 19, 2011

Lucille Johnson, 81, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Saturday, February 19, 2011 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 12:00 P.M. at Mt. Zion Baptist...

Feb 15, 2011

Norman Loftin, 94, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and again on Friday, February 18, 2011 from 9:00 A.M. until time of service at Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held...

Feb 13, 2011

Shirley James, 74, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Sunday, February 13, 2011 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse in...

Feb 13, 2011

John Simmons, 60, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Sunday, February 13, 2011 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home....

Feb 11, 2011

Epsie Ann Strawther Bean was born in Buna, Texas on July 28, 1915 to Thomas Isaac Strawther and Mary Etta Franklin Strawther. She was reared in the Trout Creek area with her seven brothers and sisters.  Watt, Gene, James and Jess Strawther, all deceased and sister Emily Holmes, deceased. She is survived by  two sisters, Agnes Long of...

Feb 11, 2011

Clyde Vaughn, 83, of Moss Bluff, Louisiana passed from this on Friday, February 11, 2011 at his home in Moss Bluff. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 14, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at...

Feb 8, 2011

Bob Gandy, 79, of Evans, Louisiana passed from this life on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2011 from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 11, 2011 at 2 P.M. at Calvary Baptist...

Jan 28, 2011

Bobby Lee Hargrove, 68, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Friday, January 28, 2011 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation was held on Saturday, February 5, 2011 from 9:30 until time of service and funeral services were held on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 12:00 P.M. at Starlight Missionary Baptist Church in DeRidder, Louisiana. Rev. Daniel Stafford officiated....

Jan 23, 2011

E. Margaret Johnson 69,  of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Sunday, January 23, 2011 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral...

Jan 23, 2011

George Mayes, 63, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Sunday, January 23, 2011 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in DeRidder. Rev. George Harris officiated. Interment followed at Community Cemetery in DeRidder. Mr. Mayes is survived by Son: George Mayes, Jr....

Jan 16, 2011

Herbert E. Campbell, Jr. 81, of Leesville, Louisiana passed from this life on Sunday, January 16, 2011 in Leesville, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 21, 2010 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Church of Transformation Full Gospel Baptist Church in Leesville, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 10:00...

Jan 15, 2011

Donald "Donnie" Harper 64, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at home surrounded by family and friends. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 17, 2011 from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana and again on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 from 10:00 A.M. until time...

Jan 15, 2011

Marie McKee 91, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Saturday, Janury 15, 2011 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 17, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse in DeRidder and again 10:00 A.M. until time of service Tuesday, January 18, 2011 also at the...