Myers-Colonial Funeral Home

Ricky Evans Andrews

Ricky Evans Andrews, 44, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, September 27, 2009 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held at the Grace Church in DeRidder, Louisiana on Saturday October 3, 2009, from 9 AM until time of service and funeral services will be held at Grace Church in DeRidder, Louisiana on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 11AM.  The officiant will be Rev. Keith Stevenson.  Burial will immediately follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana.

Survivors include:  

Father: Berl Andrews of DeRidder, LA
Mother: Dorothy Andrews of DeRidder, LA

Son: Ricky Andrews Francisco of Nashville, TN

“Pop” Bobby McGowan of NJ

Sisters: Jennifer D. Andrews Mosley of Hattiesburg, MS

 Stepmother: Gloria McGowan of NJ

Juanita D. Midkiff

Mrs. Juanita Midkiff, 84, of  DeQuincy, La., passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2009, DeQuincy, La.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at  Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana from 4:00 PM  to 8 PM. Also visitation from 9:00 AM to 11:00AM October 1, 2009 at Hargrove Baptist Church in DeQuincy, Louisiana.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday,  11:00 AM at Hargrove Baptist Church, DeQuincy, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Rev. Paul Nugent and Bro. Harry Mephens.

Private burial services will follow at a later dat at Cottonwood Community Cemetery.

Mrs. Midkiff is survived by two sons, Jerry Hacker of Moss Bluff and Alvin Midkiff and wife Gwen of Moss Bluff; two daughters,  Debbie Cooper and husband Darrell of DeQuincy, La. and Susan Edwards of Lake Charles, La.; one sister:  Betty Myers of Lake Jackson, Texas; 13 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren.

Mrs. Midkiff was preceded in death by three children; Francis Hall, Rita Langley, Milton Midkiff and her husband; Hollis Milton. Midkiff.

A native of DeQuincy and Charter member of Hargrove Baptist Church, Juanita enjoyed photography and gardening.  She loved her family and will be greatly missed.         

JOHN GLASPIE

Mr. John Glaspie was born July 5, 1932 to the late Tom (L.) and Princella (Miller) Glaspie.

He attended the Church of Christ in Bon Wier, Texas.  He was employed with West Brothers in DeRidder, Louisiana in 1969 as a Maintenance Supervisor.  He retired in 1984.

He married at an early age to Aslomia Nelson and to this union Six Children were born. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Cheryl Glaspie; Five Brothers: Sam, Levi, Robert, B.B., and Lambert; Six Sisters:  Cleta Thomas, Beatrice Denton, Dovie Smith, Mary Glaspie, Pearl Glaspie and Dessie Randolph. 

John leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Aslomia Glaspie; Two Sons:  Allan L. Glaspie (Petula) of Lake Charles, Louisiana and Johnny Glaspie (Mary) of Bon Wier, Texas; Three Daughters:  Beverly Harris of San Antonio, Texas, Gwendolyn Traylor of Cincinatti, Ohio and Bonnie Jackson (A.J.) of San Antonio, Texas; 11 Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder.  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder on Saturday, September 19, 2009.  Brother William Nelson, Jr. will officiate.  Burial will follow at Merryville Community Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana.   

Rev. L. V. Scott

“Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.” Psalms 112:1

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  confessed Christ and was baptized at an early age and united with Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Leesville, Louisiana under the pastorate of the late J.W. Gibbs.

            He received his Bachelor of Science degree and was conferred from Grambling State University, Grambling, Louisiana with a matriculation in Elementary Education.  He also attained a Master’s from Northwestern and  plus 30 from McNeese State University in  Lake Charles, Louisiana in Early Childhood and Adult Education and faithfully taught in Beauregard Parish School System for more than 30 years. 

            Rev. L.V. Scott was a very active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where he was licensed and ordained as a Minister of the Gospel.  In 1986, he was called and ordained as Pastor at Ellen Burr Baptist Church where he served faithfully for approximately 20 years.

            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.

            Rev. L. V.  Scott  was a man of principle and moral character who willingly and unselfishly gave of himself to his family church and community where he served as, Directors at Beauregard School Employees Federal Credit Union, Louisiana Education Association, National Education Association, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Teacher for Congress of Christian Education for Calcasieu Association, amongst others.

            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; Ricky Stewart; Anthony Archield,; Jackie Harris, Jr; Sarah Miller; Joshua Harris ; Calvin Miller, Jr.; Johnathan Harris; John Johnson,; Cameron Miller; Justin Johnson; Jeremiah Johnson; and one great granddaughter, Jordyn Sumbler.

            Rev. L. V.  Scott leaves to cherish one sister, Cecille Young (Oscar) of New Braunfels, Texas; a uncle, Hoy Scott; two brothers-in-law, Roosevelt Sowells and Walter (Ella) Sowells, two sisters-in-law, Genell (Grover) Carter and Maxie (Dr. Tone) Johnson and host of nieces, nephews and friends.
A celebration of life will begin at 6:30 PM at Ellen Burr Baptist Church in Leesville, Louisiana. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in DeRidder, Louisiana with Rev. George Harris officiating. Interment will be in Old Cypress Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana.

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 1:00 PM at Beth-El Apostolic Church, 1918 Pine St, DeRidder, LA.Visitation will be at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home on September 18, 2009 from 5:00 PM -9:00 PM and 10:00 AM til 12:00 noon on Saturday Sept 19, 2009 at Beth-El Apostolic Church.

Rev. Joel Peavy was a Minister of the Gospel for 64 years. Rev. Peavy pioneered and pastored numerous churches throughout the United States and the country of Italy. He also served his country in the US Army, WW II European Theater. He was a beloved pastor and friend and will be greatly missed.

” I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith”.  II Timothy 4:7.

 He is survived by Wife: Barbara Savoie Peavy of  64 years of DeRidder, LA; Daughter:  Bonne’ Peavy of Cincinnati, Ohio; Son: Thomas Joel Peavy, Jr. of Abilene, TX; Sister: Lavern Childress of DeRidder, LA; Grandson: Thomas Joel Peavy, III, of Abilene, TX; Granddaughter:  Shaunna Stark of Abilene, TX ; 1 Great Granddaughter and 4 Great Grandsons.

Preceded in Death by: 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.

George Glenn Craft, 71, of Merryville, LA died September 8, 2009 at 10:40 PM in his residence. George was born August 3, 1938 to Dean and Trudy Craft. He was a graduate of Merryville High School. After graduation he joined the Air Force. He was stationed at Homestead Air Force Base during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He worked for DSI Transport in Houston, TX for over 10 years. He transferred to Baton Rouge in 1969. He later opened his own business, Geo’s Truck & Trailer Repair. He sold his business in 1991 but continued to work for the company. He retired in 2002. He was a member of FBC, Merryville.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sherry Hill Craft; two daughters, Georgia Thurston of Merryville, LA and Rachel Craft Smith of Baton Rouge, LA; two brothers, Jerrell Craft and wife Judy of Conroe, TX and Jerry Craft and wife Sherry of DeRidder, LA; three sisters, Maxie Hare of Merryville, LA, Betty Daoust of Alvin, TX and Mary Linda Craft of Houston, TX; five grandchildren; Matthew Bennett and wife Lasa of Singer, LA, Emily and Erin Bennett; 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.

Visitation will begin on Thursday September 10, 2009 at 5:00-9:00 PM at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral Service will be on Friday September 11, 2009 at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church Of Merryville in Merryville, LA. Burial will be in Cannon Cemetery in Merryville, LA.

Bro. Wayne Squyres will officiate.

Minnie W. Eaves

 Minnie W. Eaves age 92 passed away Thursday, September 3, 2009 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Minnie Eaves was a resident of Merryville, LA.

Survivors include:

Pallbearers: David Eaves; Michael Eaves; Mark Eaves; Van Eaves; Joe Eaves and John Eaves

Preceded in death by: Husband; James L. Eaves; Son: John W. Eaves; Daughter-In-Law; Alice Faye Eaves; 2 Infant Grandsons; Parents; Billy and Mary Ann (Aunt “D”) Whiddon.