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JULY 2010

Anna Katherine Boanca
August 5, 1928 - July 30, 2010

Anna Katherine Boanca 81, of DeRidder, Louisiana
passed from this life on Friday, July 30, 2010 in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 2, 2010 from 5 P.M. to 9 P.M.
and again on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 from 9 A.M. until time of service at
Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana.
A Rosary will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 2 P.M.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 3 P.M.
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana.

Ms. Boanca is survived by

Niece:
Tina Sharber of DeRidder, LA

Nephew:
John Riley Sharber & wife Helen of Westlake, LA

Five great nieces and nephews
6 great, great nieces and nephews

Ms. Boanca is preceded in death by

Husband - George Boanca
Sister & Brother-In-Law - John & Maria Sharber

Ms. Boanca was a long time resident of DeRidder.
She was the owner of Reichley's Bakery for over 20 years.


V. Wayne McCall
March 12, 1953 - July 26, 2010

V. Wayne McCall 57, of Evans, Louisiana
passed from this life on Monday, July 26, 2010 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
A memorial service was held on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 2 P.m.
at Galilee Baptist Church of Evans, Louisiana.
Rev. Roy Hoosier officiated.

Mr. McCall is survived by

Brother:
Robert Molander of Evans, LA

Sisters:
Doris Coward & husband Tommy of Bronson, TX
Charlotte Gurney & husband Bill of Candia, NH
Linda McMahon & husband James of Evans, LA

Preceded in death by
Wife - Patricia McCall
Mother - Doris Imogene Molander

Nick Jeffery Moore
December 1, 1989 - July 25, 2010

Nick Jeffery Moore 20, of Merryville, Louisiana
passed from this life on Sunday, July 25, 2010 in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, July 28, 2010
from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 29, 2010
at 10:00 A.M. at Grace Church in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Rev. George Lee Glass officiated.
Interment followed at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana.

Nick is survived by

Parents:
Dana & Jeffery Moore of Merryville, LA

Grandparents:
Frances & James W. Moore of Merryville, LA
Betty McCollough of DeRidder, LA

Great Grandmother:
Helen Martin of DeRidder, LA

Sister:
Kara Moore of Merryville, LA

Preceded in death by:
Brother - Scott William Moore
Grandfather - Button McCollough



Sharon Douglas Bass
July 18, 1950 - July 25, 2010

Sharon Douglas Bass 60, of Ball, Louisiana
passed from this life on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at her residence
in Ball, Louisiana.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 from 5 P.M. to 9 P.M.
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 28, 2010
at 10 A.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Interment followed at Cooper Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana

Mrs. Bass is survived by

Husband:
Ralph Bass of Ball, LA

Son:
Weston Bass & wife Gail of Alexandria, LA

Mother:
Irma Douglas of Merryville, LA

Brother:
Danny Douglas and wife Cindy of Merryville, LA

Sister:
Linda Wiley & husband Malcolm of Merryville, LA

Grandchildren:
Caleb Bass
Zachary Jones

Mrs. Bass also leaves to cherish her memory a host of loving nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by

Father - Frank H. Douglas
Brother - Steve Norman Douglas

Mrs. Bass was a dedicated educator for sixteen years in Frankllin and Rapides Parishes.


Pearl Marie Wright
August 5, 1930 - July 22, 2010

Pearl Marie Wright 79, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on
Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital
in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 11:00 A.M.
at St. Mary Church of God in Christ
in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Rev. James Piper officiated.
Interment followed at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana.

Mrs. Wright is survived by

Husband:
Joe (Emmett) Wright of DeRidder, LA

Daughters:
Raybelle Mazyck Miller of Miami, FL
Yolanda Mazyck Johnson of Miami, FL

Son:
Edward Charles St. Romain of Merryville, LA

Sister:
Minnie Ola Brown of DeRidder, LA

Sister-In-Law:
Willie Mae Washington of Call, TX

Brother-In-Law:
Phillip Wright of Lawton, OK

Mrs. Wright was also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and her church family.


 

Osie Samuel Williams
August 8, 1946 - July 21, 2010

osie Samuel Williams 63, of Merryville, Louisiana
passed from this life on Wednesday, July 31, 2010
in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Visitation was held on Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 10:00 A.M. until time of service
at Morning Star Church in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 1:00 P.M.
at Morning Star Church in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Pastor J.L. McClain officiated.
Interment followed at North Merryville Community Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana.

Mr. Williams is survived by

Wife:
Ester L. Williams of Honolulu, HI

Sons:
Otis Medlick of Alexandria, LA
Myron Williams & wife Melissa of DeRidder, LA
Ahmad Williams & wife Lora of Mercedes, TX
Olan Williams of Merryville, LA
Gil Ashworth & wife Marilyn of Jasper, TX

Daughter:
Oshika Box & husband Tarcus of Clarksville, TN

Sisters:
Esther Pearl Hickman of Merryville, LA
Bobbie Rae Williams of Houston, TX
Charlene Figueroa of DeRidder, LA

13 Grandchildren

2 Sisters: Velma and Patsy
3 Brothers: Jethro, Earl and Charles

Preceded in death by
Mother - Grace Jewel Williams
Father - Earl Manuel Williams, Sr.


Norma "Snookye" Gill Doswell
December 13, 1927 - July 21, 2010

Norma "Snookie" Gill Doswell 82, of DeRidder, Louisiana
passed from this life on Wednesday, July 21, 2010
in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2010
from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 23, 2010
at 10:00 A.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home
in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Bro. Frank Ott and Bro. Lindsey Burns will officiate.
Interment will follow at Smyrna Cemetery in Sugartown, Louisiana.

Ms. Doswell is survived by

Daughter:
Patsy Raiford & husband Ed of DeRidder, Louisiana

Sister:
Eula Gill Ewing & husband Elmer of Boyce, Louisiana

Grandchildren:
Erin Nicole Raiford of Lafayette, Louisiana
Jason Kyle Raiford of DeRidder, Louisiana
Coy Edward Raiford of DeRidder, Louisiana
Andrea Leigh Fletcher of Lake Charles, Louisiana
Dustin Michael Fletcher of Westlake, Louisiana

Nieces:
Cheryl McLeod of DeQuincy, Louisiana
Gwen Keran of Pensacola, Florida
Norma Faye Hackler of Austin, Texas
Kathy Nafe of Marshall, Texas

Preceded in death by
Husband - Andrew Truette Doswell
Daughter - Peggy Nell Doswell Fletcher
Father - Roy Gill
Mother- Lizzie Gill

Ms. Doswell will be dearly missed by a host of family and friends.
She retired from the Beauregard Parish School Board with twenty years of service.


 
Wilbert Earl Doyle
October 18, 1941 - July 19, 2010

Wilbert Earl Doyle 68, of Merryville, Louisiana
passed fromthis life on Monday, July 19, 2010 in Merryville, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2010
from 4:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana
and on Wednesday, July 21, 2010
 from 10:00 A.M. until Time of service
at Christway Church in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2010
at Christway Church in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Bro. Kennis Smith and Johh White will officiate.
Interment will follow at Good Hope Cemetery in Singer, Louisiana

Wilbert is survived by

Wife:
Dorothy Burch Doyle of Merryville, La.

Daddy:
Carl Doyle & wife Etah of DeRidder, La.

Sons:
Wheylon Doyle of DeRidder, La.
Dwayne Doyle of Tyler, Tx.

Daughters:
Jeneane Hargrove of DeRidder, La.
Jessica Lynn Brooks of DeRidder, La.
Debra Tarango of DeRidder, La.

Brother:
Leonard Lee Doyle of Tyler, Tx.

Sisters:
Barbara Sherman of DeRidder, La.
Patricia Ann Lampin of Tyler, Tx.
Jennice Willis of DeRidder, La.

Step-Sons:
Thomas Eason of Jacksonville, Ar.
Michael Eason of Jacksonville, Ar.

Step-Daughter:
Doris Rosado of Merryville, La.

15 Grandchildren
1 Great Grandchild

Preceded in death by
Mother
- Della Geneva Doyle
Father - Wilbert Doyle



James Elijah Perkins, Jr.
September 6, 1957 - July 11, 2010

James Eliljah Perkins, Jr. 52, of Abbeville, Louisiana
passed from this life on Sunday, July 11, 2010
in Abbeville, Louisiana.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 16, 2010
at 10:00 A.M. at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Bro. Frank Ott will officiate.
Interment will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana.

James is survived by

Mother:
Lela Perkins of Sugartown, Louisiana

Sons:
James Elijah Perkins, III
Grady John Perkins of Ruston, Louisiana
Levi Elijah Everett of Merryville, Louisiana

Sister:
Donna McConathy of Anacoco, Louisiana

3 Grandchildren

Preceded in death by

Father - James E. Perkins, Sr.
Brother - John Stephen Perkins

In leau of flowers, please make donations to the family for outstanding expenses.

Claude Gill
February 7, 1934 - July 12, 2010

Claude Gill 76, of DeRidder, Louisiana
passed from this life on Monday, July 12, 2010 in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2010
from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2010
at 10:00 A.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Bro. Jack Bailey will officiate.
Interment will follow at Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville, Louisiana.

Mr. Gill is survived by

Wife:
Edla "Betty" Gill of DeRidder, La.

Daughters:
Betty Gill Clarke of Conroe, Tx.
Karen Peacock & husband Michael of Bonnie, Il.
Mickey Brown & husband Thelton of DeRidder, La.

Brother:
Ray Gill of Robeline, La.

7 Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by
Father - Calvin Clinton Gill
Mother - Susie Johnson


Wayne R. Stephens
December 28, 1928 - July 10, 2010

Wayne R. Stephens 81, of DeRidder, Louisiana
passed from this life on Saturday, July 10, 2010 in Port Arthur, Texas.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2010
from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
at Myers Colonial Funeral home in DeRidder, Louisiana
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2010
at 10:00 A.M. at Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Rev. Ed Tilley and Rev. Don Stephens will officiate.
Interment will follow at Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine, Louisiana.

Wayne is survived by

Wife:
Sarah Stephens of DeRidder, La.

Sons:
Nelson D. Stephens & wife Diane of Lumberton, Tx.
David A. Stephens & wife Audine of DeRidder, La.

Daughters:
Dianne Perker of DeRidder, La.
Sandra Ray & husband James of Western Grove, Ar.

Brother:
Don A. Stephens of Gloverville, Sc.

Sister:
Nelwyn Moore of Longville, La.

12 Grandchildren
13 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by

Father - Nelson A. Stephens
Mother - Grace Stephens
Brothers - Edward Stephens, Foster Stephens & Nelson A. Stephens, Jr.
Sisters - Alta Brewer & Melba Oliver



Annette Marie Boyd
March 23, 1946 - July 10, 2010

Annette Marie Boyd 64, of DeRidder, Louisiana
passed from this life on Saturday, July 10, 2010 in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 2:00 P.M.
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisian
Cremation will follow.

Annette is survived by

Nieces:
Alison Alloway Schlomer & husband Jesse of DeRidder, La.
Christi Alloway Fontenot of DeRidder, La.

Nephew:
John Allen Alloway, Jr. & wife Kristie of DeRidder, La.

Great Nieces:
Cayleigh M. Fontenot, Bobbie Schlomer,
Rebecca Navarro & Taylor Alloway
of DeRidder, La.

Great Nephews:
Franklin Schlomer & Zachery Alloway
of DeRidder, La.

Mother:
Theda Brown of DeRidder, La.

Brothers:
Jimmy Brown of DeRidder, La.
Charles Alloway of Bodega, Ca.
Cal Lutz of DeRidder, La.

Sister:
Terry Diane Brown of DeRidder, La.

Preceded in death by:
Brothers - Johnny Allen Alloway, Sr. & Gordon Lutz
Grandmother - Annie "Mama" Blankenship
Sister - Earlene Conrad

 
George Allen Riggs
August 4, 1956 - July 6, 2010

George Allen Riggs 53, of Merryville, Louisiana
passed from this life on Tuesday, July 6, 2010
in Merryville, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2010
 from 5 P.M. to 9 P.M.
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana.
A graveside service will be held on
Friday, July 9, 2010 at 10 A.M.
at Hennigan Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana.
Interment will follow at Hennigan Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana.

George is survived by

Mother:
Nancy Riggs of Merryville, Louisiana

Brothers:
Robert "Jay" Riggs of Merryville, Louisiana
David Riggs of Merryville, Louisiana

Sisters:
Peggy Martin of Lake Charles, Louisiana
Barbara Hanchey of DeRidder, Louisiana

Preceded in death by

Father - Robert Earl Riggs
 Brother - Thomas Charles Riggs
Sister - Elizabeth Darlene Butler

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