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JUNE 2010
Merton Augustus Yonge, III
February 4, 1960 - June 29, 2010

Merton Augustus Yonge, III 50, of DeRidder, Louisiana
passed from this life on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 1, 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 Friday, July 2, 2010 at 10:00 A.M.
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana
with Rev. juan Huertas officiating.
Interment will follow at Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine, Louisiana.

Merton is survived by

Wife:
Karen Yonge of DeRidder, LA

Mother:
Alice Pontiff of DeRidder, LA

Grandmother:
Essie Yonge of Morgan City, LA

Half Sister:
Lydia Dunn of Antioch, IL

Half Brother:
Matthew Pontiff of DeRidder, LA

Step Brothers:
Mike Yonge of TN
Kirk Yonge of Denham Springs, LA

Preceded in death by

Father - Merton Yonge, Jr.


Mildred Banghart
January 18, 1938 - June 21, 2010

Mildred Banghart 72, of Merryville, Louisiana passed from this life on
Monday, June 21, 2010 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Mildred is survived by
Sons:
Robert L. Banghart of Fort Wayne, IN
Ricky Devon Banghart of DeRidder, LA
Carl Edward Banghart of Hickory, NC

Brother:
Lawrence mosley of Merryville, LA

Sisters:
Geneva Crenshaw of Claudville, VA
Mary Joyce Mosley of Merryville, LA

7 Grandchildren
2 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by
Husband - Richard David Banghart
Father- Carl Mosley
Mother - Mae Doyle
Brother - Willie "Pug" Mosley



Fannie Bass
November 8, 1910 - June 21, 2010

Fannie Bass 99, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from thi life on
 Monday, June 21, 2010 in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 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, June 23, 2010 at 2:00 P.M.
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana
with Rev. Kenneth Gibson officiating.
Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Dry Creek, Louisiana.

Fannie is survived by

Daughter:
Annie Bee Keel of DeRidder, Louisiana

5 Grandchildren
16 Great Grandchildren
19 Great, Great Grandchildren
1 Great, Great, Great Grandchild

Preceded in death by
Husband - Gilbert Bass
Mother - Mary Austin honea
Father - Robert W. Honea



Patrick Wayne Brister, II
June 14, 2010 - June 14, 2010

Patrick Wayne Brister, II infant son of Brandy Brister and the late Patrick Brister,
was born and passed from this life on Monday, June 14, 2010 in DeRidder, Louisiana. 
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 2 P.M. 
under the Pavillion at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana with Ross Whitaker officiating.  Interment will follow at Beauregard Cemetery.

Baby Patrick is survived by

Mother:
Brandy Brister of DeRidder, LA

Grandparents:
Jimmy and Paula Clark
Ronny and Regina West

Preceded in death by

Father:
Patrick Brister

Sisters:
Chloey Brister
Dianna Brister


Edward Childers
February 19, 1927 - June 11, 2010

Edward Childers 83, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on
 Friday, June 11, 2010 in DeRidder, Louisiana. 
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 13, 2010 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. 
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana. 
Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 14, 2010
at 11:00 A.M. at Grace Church in DeRidder, Louisiana
with Rev. George Glass, Jr., Rev. James Glass and Rev. George Lee Glass officiating.
Interment will follow at Sugartown Cemetery in Sugartown, Louisiana.

Edward is survived by

Wife:
Opal Childers of DeRidder, Louisiana

Daughter:
Michelle Rathburn of DeRidder, Louisiana

Preceded in death by
Mother - Adda A. Koontz
Father - William Orval Childers



Clotel Evette Tobe
Better known as
"Baby"

November 7, 1990 - June 8, 2010

Clotel Evette Tobe "Baby"
19, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life
on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 in DeRidder, Louisiana. There will be a visitation on Saturday, June 12, 2010 beginning at 9:00 A.M. until time of service at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana. 
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana with Pastor Williams and Rev. Alvin Peter officiating. 
Interment will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana.

"Baby"
is survived by

Mother:
Clotel Brazzle of DeRidder, Louisiana

Father:
Chevis Tobe of Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Step-Father:
Phillip Dear of Denton, Texas

Grandmother:
Gladys Brazzle of DeRidder, Louisiana

Sister:
Taja Shanice Tobe of DeRidder, Louisiana

Two nieces and two nephews

Preceded in death by

Grandfather:
William Brazzle

Clotel graduated from DeRidder High School in 2009. 
She leaves behind a host of uncles, aunts, relatives and friends.


Rylan Lee James Smith
June 8, 2010 - June 8, 2010

Rylan Lee James Smith, infant son of Lakin Tweedel and Michael Smith
was born and passed from this life on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 11, 2010 at 8:00 P.M.
at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana with Rev. Ed Tilley officiating.
 Interment will follow at Beauregard Cemetery.

Baby Rylan is survived by

Mother:
Lakin Tweedel of Merryville, LA

Father:
Michael Smith of Evans, LA

Grandparents:
David & Vicky Hickman of Merryville, LA
Edward Smith of Evans, LA
Nancy Smith of DeRidder, LA
James Tweedel of DeRidder, LA

Great Grandmother:
Lillie Ann Hickman  of Merryville, LA

Great-Great Grandmother:
Irene Doyle of Singer, LA



Carol Bosley
May 4, 1935 - June 6, 2010

Carol Bosley, 75, of Rosepine, LA passed from this life on 
Sunday, June 6, 2010 in Lake Charles, LA.
 
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA
and Wednesday, June 9, 2010 from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.
at First Baptist Church in Rosepine, LA.
 
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 2:00 P.M.
at First Baptist Church in Rosepine, LA
with Bro. Greg Crawford, Bro. Jeff Bosley and Bro. Wayne Kite officiating.
 
Private family interment will follow.

 Carol was born on May 4, 1935 in Hot Springs, NC to Caney and Laura Smith.
 Carol was married to MSgt. James L. Bosley (US Army retired), who served 20 years as Chief of Police for Rosepine Police Department following his Army career.
 
Together they raised three sons.  During her husband’s military service, she lived in North Carolina, Texas, Germany and Louisiana.
 
She served 22 years as a City Councilwoman for the city of Rosepine and also served as a teacher’s assistant at Rosepine Elementary School.
 
She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Rosepine.
 
Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Jim.
 
She is survived by her sons: Chuck and wife Kathy of Ragley, LA; Jeff and wife Anita of Hernando, MS; and Johnny and wife Carolyn of Rosepine, LA;
her grandchildren: Blake, Jillian, Karly, Rebekah, Matt and Kyle; and her sister Judy Ferguson and aunt June Swanger of North Carolina.


Barbara Denby Travis
April 28, 1947 - June 6, 2010

Barbara Denby Travis 63, of DeRidder, LA
 passed from this life on Sunday, June 6, 2010 in DeRidder, LA. 
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 10:00 A.M.
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA
with Bro. Bruce Butts and Bro. Henry Hebert officiating.
Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in DeRidder, LA.

Barbara is survived by

Husband:
Bartley Travis of DeRidder, LA

Son:
David Travis of DeRidder, LA

Daughter:
Mistina Cornelius and husband Anthony of Livingston, TX

Brother:
George Denby, Jr. of Zachary, LA

Sister:
Jo Ann Perkins of DeRidder, LA

3 Grandchildren

Barbara is preceded in death by

Mother:
Ola Self Davis

Father:
George Denby, Sr.

Brother:
Clyde Denby


Barney Dewayne Buxton
January 3, 1947 - June 4, 2010

Barney Dewayne Buxton 63, of Starks, LA
 passed from this life on Thursday, June 4, 2010 in Pineville, LA.
There was a visitation for the family with Cremation to follow.

Betty Jean Cuba
August 2, 1945 - June 3, 2010

Betty Jean Cuba 64, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Thursday, June 3, 2010 in DeRidder, LA.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 11, 2010 beginning at 8:00 A.M. until time of service
 at Sweet Home Baptist Church in DeRidder, LA. 
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 11, 2010 at 11:00 A.M.
at Sweet Home Baptist Church in DeRidder, LA with Rev. Freddie Thomas officiating. 
Interment will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, LA.

Betty is survived by

Daughter:
Mattie Clinton of DeRidder, LA

Brothers:
Bishop Simmie L. Clinton, Jr. and wife Elizabeth of Las Vegas, NM
James Rogers Clinton, Sr. of Pleasantville, NJ

Sisters:
helen R. Worthen and husband Supt. Johnny of Cleveland, TX
Gwendolyn A. Clinton of San Diego, CA
Linda E. Batiste of Garland, TX
Patricia norwood of Batesville, MS
Margaret L. Peters and husband Pastor Alvin Sr. of DeRidder, LA
Madeline Clinton of DeRidder, LA
Julia P. Atkins and husband Leanord of Dallas, TX

3 Grandchildren
3 God Children

A host of nieces and nephews.  Ms. Betty will be missed by many friends and loved ones

Betty is preceded in death by

Mother:
Mattie Johnson

Father:
Simmie Louis Clinton, Sr
.


Miles Burge
May 22, 2010 - June 3, 2010

Miles Burge, infant son of Douglas and Chanel Burge passed from this life on
Thursday, June 3, 2010 in Baton Rouge, LA.

Delma Lee Hickman
December 9, 1923 - June 4, 2010

Delma Lee Hickman 86, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Friday, June 4, 2010 in DeRidder, LA.
Visitation was held on Sunday, June 6, 2010 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at
Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. 
Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 7, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at
 Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA with Bro. Frank Ott officiating.
  Interment will follow at Old Cypress Cemetery in DeRidder, LA.

Delma is survived by

Daughter:
Patsy Burgess and husband Norris of DeRidder, LA

3 Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren

Delma is preceded in death by

Mother:
Nora Hennigan Young

Father:
Bart Young

Daughter:
Rebecca Ann Carlisle



Joshua Bryce Green
June 3, 2010 - June 3, 2010

Joshua Bryce Green, infant son of Kayla Pfantz and Gentle Green passed from this life on Thursday, June 3, 2010 in Zachary, LA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA with Rev. kenneth Gibson officiating.  Interment will follow at Old Cypress Cemetery in DeRidder, LA.

Joshua is survived by
Mother:
Kayla Pfantz of Zachary, LA

Father:
Gentle Green of Baton Rouge, LA

Sister:
Alai McKayle Green of Zachary, LA

Grandparents:
Robert & Shelia Pfantz of Zachary, LA
Jerome & Laureena Jackson of Baton Rouge, LA

Aunt:
Kristina Pfantz of Zachary, LA

Great Grandfather:
Webster Hickman of DeRidder, LA

Great Grandmother:
Oletha Gates of DeRidder, LA

Rose Mary Shields
February 16, 1933 - June 3, 2010

Rosemary Shields 77, of Starks, LA passed from this life on Thursday, June 3, 2010. 
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 11, 2010 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Calvary Apostolic Church in Starks, LA. 
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 12:00 P.M. at Calvary Apostolic Church in Starks, LA
with Rev. C.M. Duplissey officiating.  Interment will follow at VFW Annex Cemetery in Starks, LA.

Survived by:
Sons:
Timothy Shields and wife Heather of Greenwood, IN
Rev. Jeremy Shields and wife Felicia of Starks, LA

Daughters:
Ginger Lori Coffey and husband Robert of Banville, IN
Bethany Linscomb and husband Dudley of Starks, LA

Sister:
Joyce Liles of Mena, AR

Brother:
Dale Morris of Houston, TX

Grandchildren:
Chad Shields, Tim Shields, Jonathan Coffey, Morgan Coffey, Hannah Shields, Tamara Shields and Kathrynn Linscomb

Preceded in death by:
Husband: Rev. Rex Shields
Father: George Morris
Mother: Sylvia Morris
Brothers: George Ramon Morris & Wayne Morris
Sister: Lois Morris





Mynona Andrews Nash
October 6, 1928 - June 1, 2010

Mynona Andrews Nash 81, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 in Rosepine, LA.  A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2010  at 10:00 A.M. until time of service at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.  Interment will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, LA.

Mynona is survived by:
Sons
Damon M. Nash of DeRidder, LA 
Daryl W. Nash and wife Charlotte of Greer, SC
 G
randson:
Steven R. Nash of Greer, SC


Bennie Albert Gallier
June 8, 1940 - May 31, 2010

Bennie Albert Gallier 69, of Orange, TX passed from this life on Monday, May 31, 2010 in Orange, TX.  A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at Harvest Chapel in Orange, TX.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at Harvest Chapel in Orange, TX with Ruth Burch officiating.  Interment will follow at Colmesneil Cemetery in Colmesneil, TX. 

Bennie is survived by:
 
Wife
 Lynell Gallier of Orange, TX
Mother
Eva Wilbanks of Orange, TX
Sons
 Bennie Leon Gallier of Deweyville, TX 
Eric Gallier and wife Meshell of Orange, TX
Daughter
Lori Campbell and husband Don of Orange, TX

 6 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father Bennie Gallier.


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