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May 2011

David Glen Parker
December 31, 1952 - May 31, 2011

David Glen Parker, 58, of Sulphur, Louisiana
passsed from this life on
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in Sulphur, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2011
from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana
and again on Friday, June 3, 2011
 from 10:00 A.M. until time of service
at Grace Church in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Funeral services will be held on
Friday, June 3, 2011 at 2:00 P.M.
at Grace Church in DeRidder.
Rev. George Lee Glass & Rev. George Glass, Jr.
will officiate.
Interment will follow at
Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine, Louisiana

David is survived by

Son:
Mark Johnson & wife Amy of Beaumont, TX

Daughter:
Sarah Hayes & husband Richard of DeRidder, LA

Brother:
Jimmy Don Watson of DeRidder, LA

Sister:
Mary Martin & husband Charles of Merryville, LA

4 Grandchildren:
Devon Guillory, Caleb Johnson,
Alexandra Johnson & Lucas Johnson

5 Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by

Parents - Joffre & Emily Parker



Deborah Joan Boyd
April 1, 1953 - May 31, 2011

Deborah Joan Boyd, 58, of Newton, Texas
passed from this life on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in Beaumont, Texas.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2011
from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
at Bon Wier Baptist Church in Bon Wier, Texas.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2011
at 2:00 P.M. at Bon Wier Baptist Church in Bon Wier, Texas.
Bro. Kyle May will officiate.
Cremation will follow.

Deborah is survived by

Daughters:
Reba Lopez of Newton, TX
K'Ren Low & husband Kadle of Dickinson, TX

Sisters:
Karen "Sissy" Hale of Bon Wier, TX
Diane Wedgeworth & husband Michael of Bon Wier, TX

9 Grandchildren:
Eloisa Bennett, Davin Lopez, Kristyna Lopez,
Shyann Lopez, Brea Low, Samantha Low,
Hannah Boyd, Carrie Boyd & Ka'Ren Boyd

Niece:
Daphne Escamilla of Brownwood, TX

Nephew:
Curby Schmidt of Bon Wier, TX

Preceded in death by

Son - Nathan Boyd, Jr.


Lydia Mae Higginbotham Parker

Lydia H. Parker, 66, of Merryville passed away on May 29, 2011 in DeQuincy, LA. 
Visitation will be held onWednesday, June 1, 2011 from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder and from 10:00 AM until service time on Thursday, June 2, 2011 also at the funeral home.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 3:00 pm at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder.  The Reverends Arlen Smith and George Glass, Jr. will officiate.  Burial will follow at Cannon Cemetery in Merryville.
Mrs. Parker is survived by her husband, Charlie Parker, Jr. of Merryville; two daughters, Glenda Goodwin and husband Mike and Shelia Clayton and husband Joel all of Merryville; Grandsons, Joey Goodwin and Devan Goodwin both of Merryville and Granddaughter Morgan Verrette also of Merryville.  She is also survived by a brother, Troy Higginbotham and wife Sharon of Merryville.


Larry D. Greninger

Larry Greninger, 66, of Merryville passed away on May 29, 2011.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Calvary Baptist Church in Junction, Louisiana.  Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, June 1, 2011 also at the church.  The Reverend Jim Miers will officiate.  Burial will follow at Greninger - Davis Cemetery in Newton, Texas.

Survivors:
Wife of 48 years:

Margie Greninger of Merryville, LA

Sons:

DeWayne Greninger of Amarillo, TX

Shawn Greninger of Carthage, TX

Daughter:

Coleen Armstrong of Colmesneil, TX

Brothers:

Sam Greninger of Newton, TX

Leslie Greninger of Galena, KS

David Greninger of Newton, TX

Lonnie Carver of Fairland, OK

Dean Carver of Harvest, AL

Kenneth Carver of Newton, TX

Sisters:

Connie North of Blue Jacket, OK

Kathy Redden of White Oak, OK

Jennie Keeper of Grand Prairie, TX

Linda Milstead of Silsbee, TX

JoAnn Mickelroy of Kirbyville, TX

Grandchildren:

Willie Armstrong III, Robert Armstrong, Jeffery Armstrong, Allison Greninger, Justin Greninger, Kandice Greninger, Shawna Greninger, Shawn Greninger & Ashley Turner

Great Grandchildren:

Logan Armstrong, Camron Armstrong, Colton Armstrong, Bryce Armstrong, Alana Armstong, Karlee Armstrong

& Bailey Turner


 


Modestine Gill Knighton

Modestine Gill Knighton, 72, of Merryville, Louisiana passed from this life on Saturday, May 28, 2011 in Merryville, Louisiana.   

Mrs. Knighton was a 1959 graduate of Grambling State University.  She was an educator for the Beauregard Parish School System for 29 years and a member of True Light Baptist Church in Merryville.

She leaves to cherish her memory: husband of 53 years, Beaver Knighton, Sr. of Merryville; 2 sons, Michael Knighton and wife Pamela of Merryville and Beaver Knighton, Jr and wife Tonya of Sugarland, TX; a daughter, Michele Knighton Spikes and husband Mac of DeRidder, LA; 4 brothers,  Matthew Gill, Sr. of Woodville, TX,  Robert Gill of Slidell, LA, Lloyd Gill of Leesville, LA and Bennie Gill of Yeadon, PA; a sister, Josie McCoy of Jasper, TX;7 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.


Visitation will be Thursday, June 2, 2011 from 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at True Light Baptist Church in Merryville, Louisiana.  Funeral Services will be
Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at True Light Baptist Church in Merryville, LA.  The Rev. Raymond Landry will officiate.  Burial will follow at North Merryville Community Cemetery in Merryville, LA.


Reverend Joe Johnson
December 3, 1946 - May 27, 2011

Reverend Joe Johnson, 64, of Merryville, Louisiana
passed from this life on Friday, May 27, 2011 in Merryville.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 29, 2011
from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
at Beth-El Apostolic Church in DeRidder, Louisiana
and Monday, May 30, 2011 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
at Beth-El Apostolic Church in DeRidder.
Funeral services will be held on
Monday, May 30, 2011 at 1:00 P.M.
at Beth-El Apostolic Church in DeRidder.
Rev. Roy Hoosier will officiate.
Interment will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder.
Pallbearers: Keith Walker, Steven Griffin, Danny Owens, Jr.,
Anthony Owens, Raymond Strickland & Mike Moses

Rev. Johnson was a Minister and Evangelist of the Apostolic Doctrine for 45 years.
He was interim pastor of Beth-El Apostolic Churh in DeRidder.

He is survived by

Wife:
Suzy Walker Johnson of Merryville, LA

1 Daughter:
Jodi Lyn Johnson Thomas of Rosepine, LA

2 Sons:
Stephen L. Johnson & wife Ashlee of Denham Springs, LA
Seth Layne Johnson & wife Meagan of Alexandria, LA

3 Stepchildren:
Lynnette Myers & husband Richard of Rosepine, LA
Anthony Griffin of DeRidder, LA
Suzanne Griffin & Steven of Alvin, TX

Mother:
Mona Bea Johnson of DeRidder, LA

1 Sister:
Kaye Owens & husband Danny of DeRidder, LA

5 Grandchildren:
Lauren Kaye Thomas Bryant & husband Brandon
Louis Johnson
Brynn Ann Johnson
Kaylee Elizabeth Johnson
Tye Houston Johnson

6 Step Grandchildren:
Charity, Laura & "Lil" Richard Myers
Kaylee Griffin
Brayden & Hayleigh Griffin

1 Great Grandchild:
Kaydence Capri Bryant

Preceded in death by

Father - W.A. Johnson
Brother - James O. Johnson


Sandra Lynette Harris
December 1, 1946 - May 23, 2011

Sandra Lynette Harris, 64, of DeRidder, Louisiana
passed from this life on Monday, May 23, 2011
in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011
from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
at Norris Memorial Church of God in Christ
in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011
at 1:00 p.m. also at the church.
Interment will follow at
Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana.


Timmie E. Johnson, Jr.
October 24, 1959 - May 23, 2011

Timmie Johnson, 51, of DeRidder, Louisiana
passed from this life on Monday, May 23, 2011
in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 3, 2011
from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
at Salvation Center Saint Mary Church of God in Christ
in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Funeral services will be held on
Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.
also at the church.
Interment will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder.


Rita V. Albinson
June 15, 1922 - May 17, 2011

Rita V. Albinson, 88, of DeRidder, Louisiana
passed from this life on
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Visitation was held on Friday, May 20, 2011
from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
(Rosary at 7:00 P.M.)
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home
in DeRidder.
Funeral services were held on
Saturday, May 21, 2011 at
10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church
in DeRidder.
Father Jude officiated.
Interment followed at Beauregard Cemetery
in DeRidder.

Mrs. Albinson is survived by

Husband:
Carl Albinson of DeRidder, LA

Son:
Leo Albinson & wife Rachal of Gibson, LA

Daughters:
Mona Theriot & husband Daniel of Lake Charles, LA
Allora Couture & husband Richard of Sebring, FL
Sondra Welch & husband Mark of DeRidder, LA

Daughter-in-Law:
Sharon Vincent of Sweet Lake, LA

16 Grandchildren
25 Great Grandchildren
12 Great Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by
Son - Rondell S. Vincent
Daughter - Rhonda Rubio


Billy "Bull" Slaydon
April 14, 1969 - May 14, 2011

Billy Wayne "Bull" Slaydon, 42, of Deweyville, Texas
(formerly of DeRidder, Louisiana)
passed from this life on Saturday, May 14, 2011
in Mauriceville, Texas.
Visitation will be held on
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
and again on Thursday, May 19, 2011
from 9:00 A.M. until time of service
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on
Thursday, May 19, 2011
at 2:00 P.M. at
Myers Colonial Funeral Home.
Bro. Harold Baughman & Rev. Kenneth Gibson will officiate.
Interment will follow at
Hopewell Cemetery in DeRidder.

Bull is survived by

Mother & Stepfather:
Grace & James Alston of Jasper, TX

Wife:
Tonya Slaydon of Shelbyville, TX

Sons:
Coby Slaydon & Tyler Slaydon of Shelbyville, TX

Brothers:
Gregory Rumby & wife Mary of Huntington, TX
Donny Rumby of DeRidder
Freddy Slaydon of Humble, TX
John Slaydon & wife Jodi of Jasper, TX
Bubba Slaydon & wife Tracie of DeRidder

Sister:
Sherrie Devlin & husband Patrick of Jasper, TX

Many nieces & nephews

Preceded in death by

Father - Billy Fred "Sonny" Slaydon
Brother - Jeffery Lynn "Gator" Slaydon


Kenneth Lee Franks
November 1, 1973 - May 14, 2011

Kenneth Lee Franks, 37, of Merryville, Louisiana
passed from this life on Saturday, May 14, 2011
 in Merryville, Louisiana.
Visitation was held on Sunday, May 15, 2011
from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
and again on on Monday, May 16, 2011
from 9 a.m. until time of service at
Boxwood Church of Christ in Bivens, Louisiana.
Monday, May 16, 2011 at 1 p.m.
at Boxwood Church of Christ in Bivens, Louisiana.
Bro. Joey Franks and Scott Cornes officiated.
Interment followed at Bivens Cemetery in Bivens.

Kenneth was a 1993 graduate of merryville High School.
He wored in the logging industry for many years.
His favorite pastimes were sitting on the bank of the river
 and building and collecting model airplaines.
Kenneth also enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Kenneth leaves to cherish his memory:
his parents, johnny & Kayla Franks of Merryville;
a sister, Tamela & Anthony Carlson of DeRidder;
a sister-in-law, Gerri Franks of merryville and 3 nephews:
Corey Carlson, Colby Carlson & Cole Michael Franks.

Kenneth was reunite4d in death with his brother: Michael Earl Franks
and hi grandparents: Lionel and Opal Kinney & Pete and Vivian Franks.


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