| Mary Marie Smith Eaves
Mary Marie Smith Eaves 84 resident of Lafayette, LA passed from this life on November 30, 2009. Gtraveside Service was held December 1, 2009 at Cannon Cemetery, Merryville, La. Officiating the service was Rev. Gerald Read.
Mary Marie Smith Eaves is survived by: Daughter; Ann C. Nelson wife of Gus E. Nelson of Lafayette, La.
Grandsons: Jason Emil Nelson of Lafayette, La. and Jeremy John Nelson and spouse Angel N. Nelson of Lafayette, LA. Great Grandchildren: Hale John Nelson and Mallory Nicole Nelson of Lafayette, La.
Sisters: Ann Medeiros of Greenbay, Wisconsin, and Sandy Pilcher of Broken Arrow, OK. Brother: Billy Smith of Texas.
Mary Marie Smith Eaves was Preceded in death by : Husband: Johnny Eaves. Parents: Joseph Smith and Ider Tindell Smith. Brothers: Delbert Lee Smith, Sr. and Stanley Smith. Sisters: Oble Bell Smith, Helen L. Mobley, Linda Murry and Elizabeth Privette
Marie was a homemaker who loved spending time with family and friends. Her two grandsons; Jason and Jeremy, were very special and the apple of her eye. She was an excellent seamstress, sewing and mending most of the clothes for the entire family. A terrific cook, she often hosted dinners for the ARCO retirees and the members of her Sunday School class as well as family and friends. Her chicken and dumplings dish was a family favorite. She was a small gentle woman with open arms and willing hands to help anyone who needed it. She loved quilting, crocheting and sewing crafts and for many years was an active member of the Crowley Art Association.
She and her late husband traveled extensively, often to attend National Eaves family reunions, the Smith family reunion and also just to see America. They loved to follow Bluegrass music festivals throughout the United States.
Marie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend and will be dearly missed by all.
Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana is in charge of arrangements.
The family is deeply appreciative of the love and care given to Marie by the staff of River Oaks Retirement Manor.
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| Vernie Clyde Midkiff
Vernie Clyde Midkiff 62 a resident of Leesville, LA passed from this life on Friday, November 27, 2009.
Visitation will be held on Saturday November 28, 2009 at Lillie Pentecostal Church at 8:00 Am till 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday November 29, 2009 at Lille Pentecostal Church at 2:00 PM. Officiating will be Rev. W.T. Shelton Rev. Roger Gill and Rev. Hardy Droddy. Interment will be held at Craft Cemetery, Leesville, LA.
Vernie Midkiff is survived by; Wife Carolyn Midkiff, Leesville La. Daughters: Rebecca Hicks & 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.
Rhame; Jessie Rhame; and Dawson Rhame.Grandchildren: Lacon Shano and husband Timothy, Heather Hicks, Christen (Boo Boo) Duncan; Justin. Great Grandchild: Brice (Itsy Bitsy) Shano. Host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces & Nephews
Vernie Midkiff wa Preceded in Death by: Father, Vernie Midkiff; Mother Avis Midkiff and an infant brother.
He loved to hunt and fish with grandchildren, riding his buggy with his wife..Loved to paint, rodeo, joke and laugh with family and friends
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| David Samuel Tilley
David Samuel Tilley, 81 a resident of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Tuesday November 24, 2009 at Merryville Nursing Home, Merryville, La.
Visitation will be held on Friday November 27, 2009 beginning at 10:00AM till 9:00PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home, DeRidder, La. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 1:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana. Internment will be at Merryville Cemetery.
David Tilley is surivived by Son; Samuel and wife Belinda Tilley of Merryville, La.
Daughters: Mary Thompson of Merryville, LA., Dorene Gothreaux and husband Scott of Sulphur, LA., Margaret Gartman and husband William of Longville, LA., Rachel Miers and husband Jimmy of DeRidder, LA.
13 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren.
M.r. Tilley was preceded in death by his wife Evely Lee Tilley, parents Newton & Effie Tilley and grandson Shane Gothreaux.. Brothers; Clyde Tilley and Luther Tilley. Sisters; Gladys Lopez, Daisy Nichols.
Mr. Tilley was an avid hunter and fisherman. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a retired carpenter and was a member of The Philadelphia Church of God.
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| Clarence David Smith
Clarence David Smith 86 of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Thursday, November 19, 2009 in Rosepine, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held at the Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana on Friday November 20, 2009, from 5 PM until 9 PM and on Saturday November 21, 2009 at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home from 10 AM til the time of service. Funeral Service will be held at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 2 PM. Bro. Jerry Dewitt & Dr. Jim Jones will be officiating funeral service. Interment will be at Cooper Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana.
Clarence David Smith is survived by; 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: Royce Smith of White Oaks, TX. Herbert Smith of Lake Charles, LA. Sisters: Helen Daffin of DeRidder, LA. 10 Grandchildren. 14 Great Grandchildren
Clarence David Smith was Preceded In Death By: Wife of 56 years Annie Smith. Parents: Lyman & Avie Smith. Sisters: Irene Emmons, Belva Hester & Margie Cooley. Brothers: Carmen Smith & J.B. Smith
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at: www.myers-colonialfuneralhome.com
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Benson Weighlon Sylvest
Benson Weighlon Sylvest passed from this life on November 14, 2009 at DeRidder, La.
Visitation will be Monday November 16, 2009 beginning at 3-9PM at New Life Baptist Church in DeRidder, La.
Services are Tuesday November 17, 2009 at New life Baptist Church with Bro. Lynn Clayton officiating.
Internment at Holly Grove Cemetery at Anacoco, La.
Mr. Sylvest is survived by his wife Della Sylvest of DeRidder.Chirldren: Benson Weighlon Sylvest, Jr. and wife Sherry of Anacoco, La. Pamela Sylvest of Austin, Texas, Benny Earl Sylvest and wife Peggy of DeRidder, Tammie Sylvest Potts, and husband Chuck of DeRidder, William Mark Sylvest and wife Lori of DeRidder, La.
13 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.
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David Lynn Hill
David Lynn Hill passed from this life on November 16, 2009 in DeRidder, La.
Visitation will be 5-9PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, La.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 21 at Bethsaida "Y" Cemetery in Bivins, Texas.
Minister officiating is Rev. Samuel Nuckels.
Survivors are a son, Nicholas David Hill of Kuna, Idaho, brothers Glenn Hill and wife Kiim of Huffman, Texas and Roger Hill of Kilgore, Texas. Sisters Urba Faye Wardlaw of Mansfield, Louisiana, and Emily Keel of Rosepine, La.
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| Ardis "Ardie" Alston, Jr.
Ardis “Ardie” Alston, Jr. 50 of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 in DeRidder, LA.
Visitation will be held from 5-9 pm, Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home and from 10:00 am until time of services on Friday, November 13, 2009 at Grace Church in DeRidder. Funeral Service will be at 1:00 pm, Friday, November 13, 2009 at Grace Church in DeRidder, LA. Officiating will be Rev. James Robert “Jimmy” Glass; Rev. George L. Glass, Jr.; Rev. George Lee Glass; Rev. William “Bill” Hogan. Acting Pall Bearers will be Courtney Rashott, Jimmy Wilks, Michael Avery, Bob Childress, Mike Crain, Russell Cooley, Myron Sieren, Randy Archer, Steve Pittman & Mike Barrett. Interment will be at Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine, Louisiana.Ardie loved his dogs and was a motorcycle enthusiast.
Ardie is survived by; Parents Ardis and Elaine Alston, Sr. of DeRidder, LA. Sister Shari Alston Cooley and husband Kevin B. Cooley of Lake Charles, LA. Brother Scott F. Alston of Lake Charles, LA. Niece Isabella Grace Cooley of Lake Charles, LA. The love of his life for 20 years Wanda Greenwald of DeRidder, LA. Aunt Edie Hogan and husband Bill Hogan. Aunt Rosemary Evans. Many Cousins and Friends who he loved dearly.
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Freddie Fay Tucker
Freddie Fay Tucker 77 of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in DeQuincy, LA.
Visitation will be held at the Boxwood Church Of Christ in Bivens, Louisiana, on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM. and on Thursday, November 12, 2009, from 10:00 AM until the time of service at Boxwood Church Of Christ in Bivens, Louisiana. Funeral Service will be held at Boxwood Church Of Christ in Bivens, Louisiana, on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 2:00 PM. Officiating the service will be Elder Ray Hyatt and Pastor R.C. Franks. Burial will be at Bivens Cemetery, Bivens, LA.
Freddie Tucker is survived by her Husband of 57 years James H. Tucker. Sons Ricky Tucker and wife Marilyn of Merryville, LA, Doug Tucker of Merryville, LA and David Tucker of Merryville, LA. Daughter Debbie Pool and husband Jack of Merryville, LA. Brothers Jack D. Franks of DeRidder, LA and James Everett Franks of Lumberton, TX. Sister Evelyn Tucker of Shreveport, LA. Grandchildren James Eric Tucker, Cody Tucker, Nicole Jeans, Ryan Douglas Tucker, Aimee Tucker, Tessa Gungor and Cheyenne Tucker. Great Grandchildren Raegan Tucker, Luke Tucker, Jordan Jeans, Maddison Jeans and Caroline Clark.
Preceded In Death By: Son James Earl Tucker
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| Roderick Montel McClinton
Roderick Montel Mcclinton was born on December 7, 1962. He departed this life on Nov 8th 2009.
He attended two years of college. He spent his child hood/some adult-hood in Deridder Louisiana. He was educated at DeRidder High School where he played basketball under the leadership of Ellis Spikes, than to graduate from Deridder High School in 1981.
Roderick returned to Deridder in 2008 after living in Baton-Rouge where he worked in the prison system for 18 years.
Roderick joined New Hope under the leadership of Pastor D. S. Beverly. He attended church regularly sung in the chior and helped in the ministry has needed.
Roderick leaves to cherish his memories loving parents, Elmer and Deloris Mcclinton two sisters,Everly West(Roman), Tabeter Robinson, three brothers, Dominick Mcclinton(Vicky), Elmer Mcclinton Jr. (Betsy) and Michael Jackson(Tanya) two grandmonthers Bertha Melvin, Edna Mcclinton: five nephews and five nieces. A host of aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 from 9:00AM until 11:00 AM at New Hope CME in DeRidder, LA. Funeral will be on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 11:00 AM at New Hope CME in DeRidder, LA. Burial will be at Starlight Cemetery in DeRidder, LA. Officiating is Rev. Dr. Leon Williams, Presiding Elder and Rev. Dr. Daniel Edwards, Host Pastor.
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| Randy Wayne Harper
I and my Father are One
John 10:30
Randy Wayne Harper, 53 a resident of Burkeville, TX, passed from this life on Saturday, November 07, 2009 in Burkville, Texas.
Visitation will be held at the Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM. and on Wednesday November 11, 2009, from 9:00 AM until the time of service at First United Pentecostal Church in DeRidder. Funeral Service will be held at First United Pentecostal Church in DeRidder, Louisiana on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 3:00 PM. Officiating will be Bro. Zale Lewis, Bro. Samuel Ashworth and Bro. Kevin Reeves. Burial will be at Shiloh Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Randy Harper is survived by; Mother Edith Walker Coffin of Rosepine, LA. Stepfather Keith Coffin of Rosepine, LA. Wife Elizabeth S. Harper of Burkeville, TX. Son Jonathan Harper of DeRidder, LA. Daughter Andrea Harper Booker and husband Wendell of Ripley, MS. Stepsons Craig Dycus of DeRidder, LA and Clint Dycus of DeRidder, LA. Sister Rose Ashworth and husband Samuel of Singer, LA and Pam Leonard and husband Wayne of DeRidder, LA. Grandchildren Avery Paige Harper, Ava Grace Booker, Mason Cade Booker.
Preceded In Death By Father: Lester Harper.
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Louis BeBee
Louis “Buddy” BeBee, Sr. of DeRidder, La. passed from this life on November 2, 2009 at Rosepine Nursing Home, Rosepine, La. Visitation will be held on Thursday Novebmer 5, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home, DeRidder, La from 4:00 PM till 9:00PM. Funeral Service will be on Friday, November 6, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home, DeRidder, La at 2:00 PM. Rev. Ed Tilley will officiate. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, DeRidder, La. Louis BeBee is survived by; Wife: Carolyn Bebee, DeRidder, La, Sons: Louis Wayne & Eva Bebee Jr., of DeRidder, Darryl & Kala Bebee, Sr. Rosepine, Robert & Bessie Bebee, DeRidder, La. Daughter: Connie & William Fowler of DeRidder. Sisters: June Dockrey, DeRidder, Barbara Hardin, Lulu Durbin, and Brenda Lilly all of Slydell, La. 18 Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren
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