Aug 1, 2009

Thelma Mae Peters, 90, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed from this life on Saturday, August, 1, 2009. Visitation will be held at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana on Monday, August 3, 2009 from 4 PM until 9 PM. It will continue on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at Gospel Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in DeRidder from 10 AM...

Jul 28, 2009

William Darrell Bailey, 35, of Rosepine, Louisiana, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 28, 2009 in DeRidder, La.

William was born in DeRidder, Louisiana on November 22, 1973 to Melvin and Joyce Bailey.  He was a graduate of Rosepine High School.  William was employed as a lineman with Cleco. He was...

Jul 26, 2009

Edith Virginia Lowe, 76, passed from this life on Sunday, July 26, 2009 in Leesville, Louisiana. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Jul 26, 2009

John M. Vercher, 63, passed from this life on Sunday, July 26, 2009 in Bon Weir, Texas.  Visitation will begin on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 from 1 PM until 9 PM at the First United Pentecostal Church of Merryville in Merryville, Louisiana and will continue on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 from 9 AM until time of service.  Funeral...

Jul 25, 2009

Anita Rene'e Johnson Richardson, 39, departed this life on Saturday, July 25, 2009 in DeRidder, La.

Anita was born in Jasper, Texas on February 4, 1970. She was a graduate of DeRidder High School in DeRidder, La. She spent her entire life helping others with special needs. She will be missed by her many friends...

Jul 22, 2009

The Shepherd has called home another member of His flock. Ollie Henry Perry, 94, has peacefully left this world for everlasting life on Wednesday, July 22, 2009.

Ms. Ollie is survived by one son: Donald Ray Perry and spouse, Sue of Merryville, LA.

2 Grandchildren: Donnette Sue Perry Judd...

Jul 18, 2009

Sherlie E. Hedger, 80, passed from this life on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at his residence in DeRidder, Louisiana.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 from 9:00 AM until the funeral service at...

Jul 14, 2009

Velma Mae Kennedy Rashall, 93, of Coppers Cove, Texas, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 14, 2009. She was born on March 1, 1916.  Visitation will be held Friday, July 17, 2009 from 5 PM until 9 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at...

Jul 13, 2009

Sylvia Harper Smith departed this life on Monday, July 13, 2009 surrounded by her family at The Guardian in Lake Charles, Louisiana after an off and on battle with cancer. She fought a tough battle; the cancer and then two major back surgeries, 6 days apart. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Sylvia graduated from Sugartown...

Jul 10, 2009

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.  During his younger years, he worked...

Jul 7, 2009

Mark Anthony Brister, 19, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 7, 2009. Visitation will be held for him at Hearts United Church in Evans, Louisiana on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 starting at 6 PM. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 O'clock AM on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Merryville Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana.

Jun 27, 2009

Dezel Woods, Jr., 79, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 3:28 PM. Visitation will be held at New Hope Christian Methodist Episcopal Church on Saturday, July 4, 2009 from 8 AM until the funeral service at 11 AM. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2009 at New Hope...

Jun 23, 2009

Claudia Jackson was born April 15, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan (parental mother the late Delores Bean, parental father George Cook). Her childhood education was in the public schools of Detroit.  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...

Jun 22, 2009

John Thomas Anthony Brewer, 18 Months of age, 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 10 o'clock AM at Grace Church in DeRidder, Louisiana with Rev. James Glass officiating. Burial will follow at Beauregard Cemetery...

Jun 19, 2009

Steven F. Tilley, 47, of Rosepine, Louisiana, passed from this life on Friday, June 19, 2009. A memorial service will be held for him on Friday, June 26, 2009 at 2 o'clock PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana with Brother Jeremy Griffin officiating.

Survivors include the following: Daughters:  Katie...

Jun 15, 2009

Lonnie Craig, 52, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Monday, June 15, 2009 in DeRidder, Louisiana.  Visitation will be held at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana on Friday, June 19, 2009 from 5 PM until 9 PM and again on Saturday, June 20, 2009 from 10 AM until the Time of Service.  Funeral services...

Jun 15, 2009

Alice Mae Haynes Crawford, 82 of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Monday, June 15, 2009 in DeRidder, Louisiana.  Visitation will be held at the New Hope Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in DeRidder, Louisiana on Saturday, June 20, 2009 from 9 AM until Time of Service.  Funeral Services will be held at New Hope Christian Methodist Episcopal...

Jun 13, 2009

Madge Louise Fisk, 92, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at her residence.  Visitation will be held on Monday, June 15, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana beginning at 5:00 until 9:00 PM. visitation will continue on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Brookside Funeral Home in Houston, Texas (13401...

Jun 9, 2009

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...

Jun 4, 2009

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 PM at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.  Visitation will be held at the Sweet Home Baptist Church in DeRidder, Louisiana on Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 8...