Eddie Suire, Jr.January 27, 2012 Eddie Suire Jr., 66, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on January 27, 2012 at his home. Mr. Suire was a certified welder in parts of Texas and all over Louisiana. He loved raising beautiful gardens and rabbits. Those left to cherish his memory are sons, Alvin Ray Suire Sr. and Kevin Wayne Suire both of Leesville, Louisiana; daughters, Ranetta and husband Garland Smith of Leesville, Louisiana; Amber Suire of Burkeville, Texas and Natalie Suire of DeRidder, Louisiana. Also, brothers, James and wife Sandy Suire and Nelton Joe Suire, all of DeRidder. He is survived by eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ada and Gladys Richard Suire and his brother, John Suire. A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Old Cypress Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana A trust fund has been set up at Chase Bank to help cover expenses.
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| Sherry Lee CraftDecember 16, 1946 - January 30, 2012 Sherry Lee Craft, 65, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Monday, January 30, 2012 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder, Louisiana.Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 2:00pm, also at the funeral home. Sherry was of the Pentecostal faith and was a loving mother and grandmother. Sherry is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jerry Craft of DeRidder, Louisiana; one son, Dusty Craft of Houston, Texas; daughters, Staci Robison and husband David of Houston, Texas and Kristi Hampton and husband Tim of Harrison, Arkansas; also, brother, Roy Lee Blackmon of Leesville, Louisiana and four grandchildren, Regan and Zach Hampton and Tanner and Taylor Robison.Sherry was preceded in death by her parents, LeeRoy and Dollie Blackmon and sister, Nita Hennigan. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the Doctors and emergency staff of Beauregard Memorial Hospital and to the First United Pentecostal Church for their prayers and meals.
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Alice Berniece Heath
October 6, 1920 - January 25, 2012
Alice Berniece Heath left this life for a better one on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 after a brief illness. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Bro. Lynn Clayton will officiate.
Mrs. Heath was born October 6, 1920 to James Thomas and Alice Onstott Holland. She graduated from DeRidder High School and Northwestern State University. She met and married Ransom “Hap” Heath during World War II. They lived near Frankfurt, Germany for several years after the war before returning to DeRidder.
Three children were born to them: Harold Thomas Heath, Peggy Ruth Williams and Alice Jo Griffin. They also reared a foster son, Charles Alloway.
Berniece was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and four siblings: Dean Holland, Ruth Stout, Victor Holland and Grace Breaux.
She is survived by her four children, as well as her sister, Helen Jenkins of Oberlin, Louisiana and 8 grandchildren: Hunter, Clay and Shane Heath; Jacob and Ransom Heath Williams; Janis Perkins; Aaron Alloway and Ashley Elliott. Also surviving are 13 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Berneice was a business teacher at Singer High School and an elementary teacher at Evans. She was secretary to the Beauregard Parish Superintendent of Schools. Well past retirement age, she served as Interim Director of Beauregard ARC and later as administrative assistant there.
The family request that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Beauregard ARC P.O. Box 13 DeRidder, Louisiana 70634.
Berniece had an amazing life journey and kept growing and maturing as a Christian as long as she lived. She attended First United Methodist Church the first half of her life and New Life Baptist Church in later years. Regarding New Life Church, she said “If the Lord has put a church at my door I had best go!”
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Claude Nolen Jeane
August 15, 1935 - January 23, 2012
Claude Nolen Jeane, 76, of Evans, Louisiana passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012 in Alexandria. He was a member of Evans Congregational Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School. He was an insulation Contractor for 40 years and was an owner/breeder and trainer of Quarter horses since the 1960’s. Both were family owned and operated businesses. He was church first, family second and horses third. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Bessie Lea Jeane of Evans, LA; sons, Randle Jeane & wife Tracy, Scott Jeane & wife Tamaris and Sam Jeane all of Evans, LA; daughters, Teresa Burgess & husband C.A. and Marilyn Jeane all of Evans, LA; brothers, Syviel Jeane and George Jeane both of Evans, LA; sisters, Shirley Wilson, Von Saveil and Sylvia Smith all of Evans, LA; grandchildren, Randy Jeane, Darrell Jeane, Emily Jeane, Cody Bordelon, Chester Burgess, Scotty Jeane,Madison Jeane, Gregory Loftin, McKenna Loftin and Preston Jeane; great grandchildren, Isabella Jeane, Reese Jeane, Griffin Jeane, Marcus Bordelon, Gauge Bordelon, Logan Bordelon, Lucas Bordelon and Sophia Loftin and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Evans Congregational Methodist Church in Evans. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Evans High School Gymnasium. Rev. Phillip Jarrell and Rev. Melvin Smith will officiate. Interment will follow at Evans Cemetery.
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Ocie Lee Evans
August 13, 1930 - January 18, 2012
Ocie Lee Evans, 81, of Ragley, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lois Evans of Ragley, LA; son, David Evans and wife Lee of Houston, TX; daughter, Linda Spooner and husband Scott of Ragley, LA; sister-in-law, Jessie Vee McWilliams of Anacoco, LA; grandchildren, Brandon and Jason Spooner and Madison and Parker Evans; great grandchildren, Cole, Chase, Trinity and Aubrey Spooner and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 20, 2012 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder and again on Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. also at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Russell Beard will officiate. Interment will follow at Johnson-Bailey Cemetery in Rosepine, Louisiana.
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Josie Geneva Young
November 9, 1925-January 16, 2012
Geneva Young, 86, of Merryville, Louisiana passed away on Monday, January 16, 2012 in Merryville.
Geneva worked as a riveter at the DeRidder Army Air Base during WWII. She was the oldest member of Calvary Baptist Church in the Junction.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis O. Young; parents, Robert & Ida Lott and brother, Douglas Lott.
She is survived by her son, Steve Young of Merryville, LA; daughters, Vickey Walter and Brenda Herron both of Merryville, LA; brother, Bobby Lott of Merryville, LA; sisters, Bertha Mae Gibbs and Bette Blair and husband John all of Merryville, LA; Grandson, Jason Herron & wife Tiffany of Merryville, LA; granddaughter’s, Beckey Walter of Waxhall, NC and Bonnie Walter of Rock Hill, SC; great grandchildren, Gus, Emma, Gavin, Mason and Max.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in the Junction. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. Rev. Jim Miers will officiate. Interment will follow at Cannon Cemetery in the Junction.
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| Shirley J. Bailey Ramsey
October 14,1937-January 15, 2012
Shirley J. Bailey Ramsey, 74, passed from this life on Sunday, January 15, 2012. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Tina Arthur and husband Ken of Houston, Texas; Amber Morrow and husband PeeWee of DeRidder, Louisiana; Chuckie Johnson and husband Dan also of DeRidder and Sherry McKee and husband Todd of Rosepine, Louisiana. One son, Beaux Victor and wife Tammy of Junction, Louisiana. She is also survived by grandchildren, Tiffany Rhoten, Ryan Rhoten and wife Megan, Kenneth Arthur, Scott Arthur and wife Cameron, Josh Arthur, Jacqualyn Fox, Cameron Morrow, Trey Victor and wife Susan, Justin Victor, Drew Victor and Kayla and Kourtney McKee. Also great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Patience, Lexi, Ella, Emily, Claire and Mylee. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gertrude Navarre Bailey Raiford , father, Ethard Bailey and step-father, J.T. "Son" Raiford. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home from 4:00pm to 9:00pm
and Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 9:00am to 12:00 noon. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 12:00 noon also at the funeral home. Reverands, George Lee Glass and George L. Glass Jr. will officiate. Special Speaker will be nephew, Coy Raiford. Burial will follow at Johnson-Bailey Cemetery in Rosepine, Louisiana.
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Gilda Sue Perkins
January 25, 1947 - January 12, 2012
Gilda Sue Perkins, 64, passed from this life on Thursday, January 12, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Wilson Perkins of DeQuincy, Louisiana; daughter, Jennifer Perkins Clark Irvine and husband Brent of DeQuincy; brother, Eddie Ray Perkins of Singer, Louisiana; sisters, Alice Ashworth, also of Singer and Jeanette Crutchfield of Jasper, Texas; grandchildren, Madison and Hunter Irvine and Amber Clark Burgess and one great-grandchild, Tucker Burgess and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gilda was preceded in death by: daughter, Cindy Perkins; father, O.C. Perkins Sr.; mother, Nellie Ashworth Perkins; brothers, Gilbert "Bear" Perkins, George Perkins Sr., O.C. Perkins Jr., Thomas "Bit" Perkins and Alva "Alvie" Perkins; sister, Bessie Mae Dunham Catron. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 14, 2012, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 1:00pm, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Good Hope Cemetery in Singer, Louisiana.
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Edwin L. (Papa Nick) Nichols
April 18, 1926 - January 12, 2012
Edwin L. (Papa Nick) Nichols, 85, passed from this life on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Merryville Rehabilitation center. He was born on April 18, 1926 to C.A. & Florence Ursula Nichols. He was preceded in death by his wife Dovie Lee Hickman Nichols. He was a World War II Veteran, an expert craftsman, farmer and an avid hunter & fisherman. He is survived by his brother Max & wife Rhonda and son Ronnie of the Junction Community; daughter Debbie & husband Michael Clanton of DeRidder and son Pete and wife Cathy of Elkins, AR. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 13, 2012 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church in the Junction Community. Burial will follow in Cooper Cemetery in DeRidder. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church in the Junction Community.
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Doris J. Ashworth
December 1, 1931 - January 9, 2012
Doris J. Ashworth, 80, of Singer, Louisiana passed from this life on Monday, January 9, 2012 .
Aunt Doris was a faithful, longtime member of the Pentecostal Church and was currently a member of Singer United Pentecostal Church. She was the owner and operator of the parkway Cafe until 1972. Aunt Doris was a fantastic cook and enjoyed feeding family and friends.
She also enjoyed spending time with her furry companion, Peanut.
She is survived by 4 children, Barbara D. Remedies of Singer, Julie A. Stark of Lake Charles, George "Randy" Davis of Singer and Orvel "John" Van Winkle of Roange, TX; a host of nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Ashworth;
parents, Marshall and Molinda Thorn; 6 sisters and 1 brother.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, january 12, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Singer United Pentecostal Church in Singer, Louisiana and Friday, January 13, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. also at the church. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 13, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Singer United Pentecostal Church. The Reverends, Donnis Ashworth, Samuel Ashworth and Michael Cole will officiate. Interment will follow at Good Hope Cemetery in Singer, Louisiana
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Toy Randall Oreste Willett
November 26, 1977 - January 7, 2011
Toy Randall Oreste Willett, formerly of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Saturday, January 7, 2012 in Rowlett, Texas. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 from 2:00pm to 10:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana and again on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 from 9:00am to 2:00pm at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 2:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his best friend and soulmate, Teresa Nichols and their daughter Mylie; parents, David L. and Vivian Caponi Willett of DeRidder, Louisiana; brother, David Alexander Willett of Lake Charles, Louisiana; aunts, Victoria Caponi and Dianne Caponi, both of Lake Charles, Louisiana and uncle, Danny Willett, of Kansas City Missouri and numerous cousins and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in his name to Soul Soup of Grace Church in
DeRidder, Louisiana or to NAMI in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
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Debbie Lewis
February 9, 1959 - January 3, 2012
Debbie Lewis, 52, of Rosepine, Louisiana passed from this life on January 3, 2012 at her home.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2011 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Rosepine, LA and again on Friday, January 6, 2011 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Rosepine, LA. Reverands Greg Crawford and George L. Glass Jr. will officiate.
Interment will follow at Lewis New Cypress Cemetery, Rosepine, LA.
Debbie was active member of
First Baptist Church of Rosepine.
She leaves to cherish her memory;son, Kade Parker Lewis of Rosepine, LA; brother, Levon Lewis of Rosepine, LA; sisters, Bettye Lewis Bass of DeRidder, LA, Jean Faux of Moss Bluff, LA, Peggy Courtney of Gonzales, LA and Velva Day of DeRidder, LA.
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George Sweet, Jr.
January 22, 1941 - January 2, 2012
George Sweet, Jr., 70, of Merryville, Louisiana passed from this life on Monday, January 2, 2012 in Merryville. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2012 from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Rev. Raymond Landry will officiate. Interment will follow at
Merryville Community Cemetery in Merryville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Rosetta Sweet;
brother, Joe Sweet and sister, Frankie Jones.
He leaves to cherish his memory wife of 49 years, Katherine Sweet of Merryville, LA; sons, Kenneth (Mildred) Sweet of Biloxi, TX, Cecil (Denise) Sweet of Merryville, LA, Gregory (Ida Mae) Sweet of Merryville, LA and Darrell (Myra) Sweet of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Sharon (Aaron) Sweet of DeRidder, LA; brother, Philander (Evonne) of Duson, LA; sister, Addie Dunbar (Bennie) of Baton Rouge, LA; aunt, Jewelene Vercher of Houston, TX; 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren
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Dalton Harwell Rowell
August 29, 1948 - January 1, 2012
Dalton Harwell Rowell, 63, of Merryville, Louisiana passed from this life on Sunday, January 1, 2012 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
He is survived by his wife, Diana P. Rowell and son, Aaron Joseph Rowell.
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