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August 2011

Sharlon Ray Keel
January 25, 1951 - August 24, 2011

Sharlon Ray Keel, 60, of DeRidder, Louisiana
passed from this life on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 in DeRidder.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2011
from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 26, 2011
at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home.
Rev. Truman Keel will officiate.
Interment will follow at Old Cypress Cemetery in DeRidder.

Mr. Keel was a lifelong resident of Vernon Parish. He worked as a heavy equipment operator/mechanic. He was a member of the NRA and love to hunt and fish and be outdoors.

He is survived by

Son:
David & wife Wendy Keel of DeRidder, LA

Brothers:
Jerry Keel of Merryville, LA
Larry Keel of DeRidder, LA
Kenneth Keel of Rosepine, LA
Charles Keel of DeRidder, LA

Sisters:
Elizabeth Elliott of Newton, TX
Sharon Cooley of DeRidder, LA
Sue Cooley of DeRidder, LA
Linda Keel of DeRidder, LA

2 Grandchildren:
Scottie & Cailie

Preceded in death by
Father - Richard "RC" Keel
Mother - Trudy Elizabeth Keel
Granddaughter - Heaven Keel
Brother - Travis Keel


Michael Dale McClendon
January 21, 1954 - August 12, 2011

Michael McClendon, 57, of Lake Charles, Louisiana
passed from this life on Friday, August 12, 2011
in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
He will be cremated and a memorial service will follow
on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 12 p.m.
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder.
Bro. Daniel Stafford will officiate.

He is survived by

Wife:
Edna McClendon of Lake Charles, LA

Step Son:
Edgar moss of Lake Charles, LA

Daughter:
Ernestine McClendon of Lake Charles, LA

Brothers:
Kenneth McClendon of DeRidder, LA
Reginald McClendon of Jonesboro, GA

Sisters:
Sharon Johnson of DeRidder, LA
Tureicka McClendon of DeRidder, LA


Cornol Russell Smith
September 23, 1923 - August 16, 2011

Cornol Russell Smith, 87, of Mittie, Louisiana
passed from this life on Tuesday, August 16, 2011
in Mittie, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2011
from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
and again on Thursday, August 18, 2011 from 9 a.m. until time of service
at Mittie Pentecostal Church in Mittie.
Funeral services will be held on
Thursday, August 18, 2011
at 2 p.m. at Mittie Pentecostal Church.
Interment will follow at Simmons Cemetery.
Rev. Wesley Lester & Rev. J.R. Dowden will officiate.

He is survived by

Wife:
Maude Smith of Mittie, LA

Sons:
Danny R. Smith of Mittie, LA
J.C. Smith of Mittie, LA

Daughters:
Rachel Hardy of Rosepine, LA
Jeroma Gonzales of Mittie, LA
Stacy Kramer of Mittie, LA

10 Grandchildren
18 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by

Parents - Clinton & Oma Smith
Brother - Willard Smith


Word Turner Wilcox
June 1, 1925 - August 9, 2011

Turner Wilcox, 86, of DeRidder, Louisiana
passed from this life on
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 in DeRidder.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2011
from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Merryville, Louisiana.
Funeral services will be held on
Friday, August 12, 2011 at 9 a.m.
at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
Bro. Hershel Davis will officiate.
Interment will follow at
Brookside Cemetery in Houston, Texas.

Mr. Wilcox is survived by

Wife:
Doris H. Wilcox of Hicks, LA

Daughter:
Vicki Sue Troutman of DeRidder, LA

4 Grandchildren
13 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by
Father - Word Wilcox
Mother - Pearl Turner Wilcox
Wife of 48 years - Della Wilcox
Daughter - Chere' Hay
Son - Word "Scooter" Turner Wilcox, II


Sammy Ross Watson
March 31, 1962 - August 5, 2011

Sammy Ross Watson, 49, of DeRidder, Louisiana
passed from this life on Friday, August 5, 2011 in DeRidder, Louisiana.
He will be cremated and the family will plan a Memorial Service at a later date.

Sammy is survived by

Mother:
Jewell B. Watson of Longview, TX

Brother:
Craig Watson & wife Judy of Longview, TX

Nieces:
Allison Jennings of Round Rock, TX
Kelli Watson of Huntsville, TX
Christin Watson of San Marcos, TX

Preceded in death by

Father - Sam E. Watson
Brother - Sam E Watson, Jr.


Spc. Tony (T.J.) Thibodeaux, Jr.
June 21, 1988 - August 7, 2011

Tony (T.J.) Thibodeaux, Jr., 23, of Merryville, Louisiana
passed from this life on Sunday, August 7, 2011
in Evans, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2011
from 11 A.M. to 9 P.M.
at Boxwood Church of Christ in Merryville.
Funeral services will be held on
Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 10 A.M.
at Boxwood Church of Christ.
Bro. Jason Fortenberry will officiate.
Interment will follow at Merryville Cemetery.

Tony (T.J.) Loved spending time with family and friends.
His hobbies were hunting, fishing and mud-riding in his truck.
He was currently serving in the United States Army.
 When he wasn’t serving his country,
you could find him surrounded by lots of friends being the life of the party.
 Tony will be truly missed by all who knew him because he was one of a kind.

He is survived by

Parents:
Renate Dunno Daniels & Donald Daniels
Tony Thibodeaux, Sr. & Dawn Thibodeaux
Anthony Dunno

Brothers:
Butch Thibodeaux, Robert Dunno, Frankie Dunno,
DeWayne Thibodeaux, Dakota Thibodeaux & Michael Dunno

Sisters:
Rainalen Dunno, Ashley Haymon & Crystal Haymon

Grandparents:
Gilbert Ortego & Audrey Ortego
Dennis Daniels & Janet Daniels
Ollen Brister & Faye Brister

Preceded in death by
Grandparents - Cirbet Thibodeaux, Catherine Thibodeaux &
Robert D. Dunno, Sr.


Bruce M. Keel
March 21, 1935 - August 5, 2011

Bruce M. Keel, 76, of DeRidder, Louisiana
passed from this life on
Friday, August 5, 2011 in DeRidder.
Visitation will be held on
Sunday, August 7, 2011 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder.
Funeral services will be held on
Monday, August 8, 2011 at 8 a.m.
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home.
Bro. James Byrd will officiate.
Interment will follow at Old Cypress Cemetery in DeRidder.

Bruce is survived by

Wife:
Stella Keel of DeRidder, LA

Sons:
Steve Keel of DeRidder, LA
David Keel of DeRidder, LA
Bill Keel of DeRidder, LA

Brothers:
Ben Keel of DeRidder, LA
Burt Keel of DeRidder, LA

4 Grandchildren

Preceded in death by
Parents - Mid & Thelma Keel
Sister - Marcia Kennedy
Brother - B.D. Keel


Brody Wayne Ridley
August 4, 2011 - August 4, 2011

Brody Wayne Ridley was born and passed from this life
on Thursday, August 4, 2011
in DeRidder, Louisiana.
A graveside service was held on
Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 9 A.M.
at Perkins Cemetery in DeRidder.
Rev. George Lee Glass officiated.

Baby Brody is survived by

Parents:
Christopher & Summer Ridley of DeRidder, LA

Grandparents:

Roy & Brenda Jordan of DeRidder, LA

Tommy & Melba Perkins of Oklahoma City, OK

Penny & Dennis Ridley of Hemphill, TX

Great Grandparents:

Blanche Perkins of DeRidder, LA

Joyce White of DeRidder, LA


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