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November 2011
Harry J. Anderson
November 15, 1919 - November 25, 2011

Harry J. Anderson, 92, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Saturday, November 25, 2011 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder. Harry was born in Sabine Parish, Louisiana to Perry and Myrtie Anderson, Sr.  He lived most of his life in the DeRidder area.  Harry worked in the shipyards at Orange, Texas during WWII building ships.  He attended McNeese State University and graduated from Louisiana State University achieving a degree in Agriculture, working afterward in Soil Conservation.  Harry later became a teacher.  He taught for 33 years at DeRidder High School, returning to McNeese to earn a Masters degree in Education and plus thirty certification.Harry was a member of the Pentecostal faith and attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. 
Harry is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Spence Anderson of DeRidder; 1 Brother, Chester Homer Anderson of DeRidder; 1 Sister, Naomi “Sis” Glass of DeRidder and a host of nieces and nephews.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.  Visitation will be held at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder on Saturday, November 26, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Sunday, November 27, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Funeral services will be held at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.  Graveside services will be held at Sardis Cemetery in Noble, Louisiana on Monday, November 28, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.  Rev. Glass will officiate.               


 


Carl Lee Hubbard, Sr.
November 22, 2011

Carl Lee Hubbard, Sr. 83, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 in DeRidder. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Starlight Missionary Church in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at Starlight Missionary Church with Pastor J.L. McClain officiating. Interment will follow at Community Cemetery in DeRidder.

 

Mr. Hubbard is survived by his wife: Sandra McClain Hubbard of DeRidder, LA; sons: Roger Bernard Pittman of Kansas City, KS, Siméon D´Von Hubbard of DeRidder, LA and Carl Lee Hubbard, Jr. of Oklahoma City, OK; daughters: Franchesca Vercher of Atlanta, GA and ShaNa´ Darleen Hubbard of DeRidder, LA; 3 grandchildren: Joshua, Jaidah & Jadelyn Pittman; brothers-in-law: Enoch Jessie McClain, Larry James McClain, Danny James McClain and Pastor J.L. McClain; sister-in-law: Ida Spruill. He was preceded in death by his parents: William Hubbard and Mariah Spikes Hubbard and 14 siblings.

                    

 


Florence Marie (Berthol) Hennigan
July 9, 1942 - November 22, 2011

Mrs. Florence Marie (Barthol) Hennigan 69, of Merryville, LA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, in a local care facility where she resided for the past seven years. She was born on July 9, 1942 in Jasper, TX. She was a beloved member of both the First Apostolic Church and First United Pentecostal Church of Merryville for many years.

 

Mrs. Hennigan was preceded in death by her mother Lula Mae (Busby) Barthol and father Harvey Barthol of Jasper, TX. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jack Melton Hennigan, Sr., “Jay” Hennigan, Jr., Trina Louise Campbell, Florence Gaylene Salgado, Lisa Lynn Moore of Merryville, LA, Tina Denise Cooley of Singer, LA, Kyle Keith Hennigan of Dallas, TX, ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Also survived by her sister, Reba Rawls of Kirbyville, TX and brothers, Carl Barthol and Junior Barthol, both of Jasper, TX.

 

Visitation will be held Saturday, November 26, 2011 from 11:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. and again on Sunday, November 27, 2011 from 9:00 A.M. until time of service at First United Pentecostal Church in Merryville, LA. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at First United Pentecostal Church in Merryville, LA. Rev. Frank Kendall and Rev. Guy Snyder will officiate. Interment will follow at Cannon Cemetery in Merryville, LA


Judy Ann Jesser
September 22, 1946 - November 19, 2011

Judy Ann Jesser, 65, of DeRidder, Louisiana
passed from this life on Saturday, November 19, 2011 in DeRidder.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Tom Davis officiating.

She is survived by

Companion of 30 years:
Dale Dougherty of DeRidder, LA

2 Brothers:
Bob Jesser of San Diego, CA
Rick Jesser & wife Pat of Ft. Worth, TX

Sister:
Joan Crunk & husband Jim of Grandview, MO

Numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by
Father - Robert Jesser
Mother - Maxine Carter Grant


Amos Lee Hollie Luster, Sr.
June 10, 1917 - November 13, 2011

Amos Luster, 95, of DeRidder, Louisiana
passed from this life on Sunday, November 13, 2011 in DeRidder.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 21, 2011
from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 21, 2011
at 2 p.m. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home.
Rev. Alvin Peters, Sr. will officiate. Interment will follow at
Almadane Cemetery in Almadane, Louisiana.

Amost was a native of pickering, LA and resided in DeRidder. He was a retired carpenter and a WWII Veteran.

He is survived by

Son:
Amos Lee Luster, Jr. of DeRidder, LA

Daughter:
Adell Luster Williamston of DeRidder, LA

7 Grandchildren
9 Great Grandchildren
7 Great, Great Grandchildren


Willie Dick
April 27, 1940 - November 19, 2011

Willie Dick, 71, of DeRidder, Louisiana
passed from this life on Saturday, November 19, 2011 in DeRidder.
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 20, 2011
from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse in DeRidder.
Funeral services were held on Monday, November 21, 2011
at 11 a.m. at Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse with Rev. Ed Tilley officiating.
Interment followed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in DeRidder.

He is survived by

Wife of 51 years:
Mary Dick of DeRidder, LA

3 Daughters:
Vicki Campbell & husband Pascal of DeRidder, LA
Dedra Mitchem & husband Robert of Warner Robins, GA
Kathy Lee & husband John of Plainfield, IL

7 Grandchildren:
Kelly Henderson, Erica Neil, Sarah Neil, Caitlin Neil, Ryan May, Laney May & Morgan Lee

4 Great Grandchildren:
Taylor Blanchard, Nathan Blanchard, Leah Claar & Olivia Claar

Siblings:
Rosie Ann Luman, Opal Hickman, Sue Cooper & J.W. Dick

Preceded in death by

Granddaughters - Leah Henderson & Emily Neil
Parents - james & Oma Dick
Sister - Betty Rose Keel


Richard Wayne Foreman
November 19, 1983 - November 14, 2011


Richard Wayne Foreman, 27, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Monday, November 14, 2011 in Alexandria, Louisiana. A memorial service was held on Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana.

 

Richard loved his family, fishing, hunting, giving and receiving tattoos. He wrote music and appreciated all. He lived life as he wanted. His world changed the moment his daughter Kayleigh was born, he lived for her.

 

He is survived by daughter: Kayleigh LaVonne Foreman and her mother, Ashley Jones of DeRidder, LA; Adopted mom & dad: Sherry & Hardy Hickman of Vidor, TX; mother: Debra Foreman of Tacoma, WA; father: Richard Lee Foreman, Jr. of Lafayette, LA; brother: Tommey Lee Foreman of DeRidder, LA; stepbrothers: Jamie Foreman & Justin Foreman of Shreveport, LA; sisters: Kristine LaVonne Dougherty of Kirbyville, TX & Brittany Michelle Hickman of Vidor, TX; stepsister: Lauren Foreman of Lafayette, LA; nephews: Brandon, Rylan, Nathan, Lucas, Davin & Trevor; uncles/brothers: Danny R. Cooley & James Cooley; aunt/sister: Kelly Willoughby.

 

He is preceded in death by his grandparents: David R. & Gwen Cooley, Ursula McConathy & Richard Forman, Sr.; uncle: Tommey Wayne Amyx




Effie May Harvey
May 1, 1914 - November 14, 2011

Effie May Harvey, 97, of Evans, Louisiana
passed from this life on Monday, November 14, 2011
in Merryville, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held on
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at
Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder
and again on Thursday, November 17, 2011
from 9 a.m. until time of service at
Galilee Baptist Church in Evans.
Funeral services will be held on
Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 11 a.m.
at Galilee Baptist Church in Evans.
Rev. Clint Hines will officiate.
Interment will follow at
Evans Cemetery in Evans.

May and her husband Quinton were the
longtime owners of the West Point Conoco
Station in Sulphur, Louisiana.

She is survived by

Sister:
Ruby L. Head of Merryville, LA

2 Grandchildren:
Bill Thomason & wife Marsha of Phoenix, AZ
Gaye Donahoe & husband Michael of Collierville, TN

5 Great Grandchildren
3 Great, Great Grandchildren

3 Nieces:
Linda Snipes, Sarah Feldes & Eloise Carmen

1 Nephew:
Richard Head

Preceded in death by
Husband - Quinton Harvey
Daughter - Marjorie Harvey Barney
Brother - J.P. Lamberth
Sister - Irene L. Carsey


Jimmie L. "James" Barbee
April 15, 1929 - November 12, 2011

James Barbee, 82, of Merryville, Louisiana
passed from this life on
Saturday, November 12, 2011 in Merryville, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 14, 2011
from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
and again on Tuesday, November 15, 2011
from 10 a.m. until time of service
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder.
Funeral services will be held on
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
at 2 p.m. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home.
Rev. Ed Tilley will officiate.
Interment will follow at Beauregard Cemetery
in DeRidder.

He is survived by

Sons:
Jimmie Barbee & wife Susan of Plaquemine, LA
Jerry Barbee & wife Ann of Moorehead, MN
W.D. Roberts & wife Dora of Porter, TX
Larry Barbee & wife Becky of Baker, MN
Gary Barbee & wife Millie of DeRidder, LA

Daughters:
Ruby Ewing & husband Joe of DeRidder, LA
Diane Honea & husband Mike of Waxahachie, TX
Nancy Whiddon & husband Chris of Merryville, LA

Sister:
Leatrice White Breaux of DeRidder, LA

22 Grandchildren
45 Great Grandchildren
14 Great, Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by
Daughter - Cora Tyson
Son - Joe Barbee


Jake Phillip Burr, I
February 27, 1947 - November 10, 2011

Jake Phillip Burr, I, 64, of Merryville, Louisiana
passed from this life on
Thursday, November 10, 2011 in Merryville, Louisiana.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 12, 2011
from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
at Calvary Baptist Church in Merryville, Louisiana.
Funeral services were held on
Sunday, November 13, 2011 at 2 p.m.
at Calvary Baptist Church in Merryville.
Bro. Jim Miers officiated.
Interment followed at Merryville Cemetery in Merryville.

He is survived by

Wife of 42 years:
Janette Webb Burr of Merryville, LA

Son:
Jake Phillip Burr, II & wife Kate of Grand Lake, LA

Daughters:
Penny Burr Jennings & husband Keith of Tomball, TX
Lori Burr of Merryville, LA
Staci Harris of Sheridan, AR

Brothers:
Billy Burr & wife Rhonda
James Burr & wife Marcelle
Richard Burr & wife Lisa
Raymond Burr & wife Pam

Sister:
Martha Ann Saucier

Sisters-in-law:
Kakki, Lois & Martha

Brother-in-law:
Mike

Grandchildren:
Chloe Jennings, Haley Jennings, Cameron Jennings,
Jackson Jennings, Mary-Katherine Burr & Gracie Burr

Numerous nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by

Parents - Aaron and Ruth Burr


Manuel "Tony" Torres
November 13, 1949 - November 8, 2011

Manuel "Tony" Torres, 61, of DeRidder, Louisiana
passed from this life on Tuesday, November 8, 2011
in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Visitation was held on Thursday, November 10, 2011
from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home
and again on Friday, November 11, 2011
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral services were held on Friday, November 11, 2011
at 2 p.m. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home.
Interment followed at Smyrna Cemetery in DeRidder.

Tony was a veteran. He served in the US Army from 1971 to 1980. He was a Sgt. at Allen Corrections Facility for 10 years. He was a wonderful husband and father. He will be missed dearly.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years - Sheila Torres of DeRidder; 3 sons: Anthony Torres & wife Rita of New York, NY, jayson Pooler & wife Telisa of DeRidder, Dwayne Pooler and wife Cindy of DeRidder; his mother: Elba Torres; 3 sisters: Millie, Cindy and Provita and 1 brother: William. Tony is also survived by 1 grandson: Cameronn Pooler of DeRidder; 3 granddaughters: Francine, Sandra and Gloria; 5 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, Domingo Torres and a sister, Minerva


Jerry Lee Keel
August 3, 1956 - July 6, 2011

Jerry Lee Keel, 54, of DeRidder, Louisiana
passed from this life on July 6, 2011 in Bon Wier, TX.
A graveside service will be held on
Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 11 a.m.
at Old Cypress Cemetery in DeRidder.
Rev. Don Lucius will officiate.
Interment will follow at Old Cypress Cemetery.

Jerry is survived by

Wife:
Judy Walker Keel of DeRidder, LA

Daughter:
Paulette Keel of Rosepine, LA

Brother:
Virgil E. Thedford of Merryville, LA

Sisters:
Evelyn Keel of Merryville, LA
Glenda Shird of Merryville, LA
Sherry Cornard of Kountze, TX
Dianne Jones of Jasper, TX
Joyce Baird of Kountze, TX

2 Grandchildren

Preceded in death by

Father - Crawford Keel
Mother - Lois Keel
Brothers - Melvin G. Keel & Melvin C. Keel
Sister - Lois V. Dennis


G.A. "Buddy" Ely
March 8, 1924 - November 5, 2011

G.A. "Buddy" Ely, 87, of DeRidder, Louisiana
passed from this life on Saturday, November 5, 2011
in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Visiation will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011
from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder.
Funeral services will be held on
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 10 a.m.
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder.
Rev. Reuben Paul will officiate.
Interment will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder.

Mr. Ely is survived by

Son:
Glenn Ely & wife Gaila of DeRidder, LA

3 Grandchildren

Preceded in death by

Wife - Flossie Ann Ely
Father - William Ely
Mother - Velma Brooks Ely


Horatio Collin "Sonny" LeBleu
November 17, 1933 - November 3, 2011

Horatio Collin "Sonny" LeBleu, 77, of Merryville, Louisiana
passed from this life on
Thursday, November 3, 2011 in Merryville.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2011
from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder.
Funeral services will be held on
Monday, November 7, 2011 at 1 p.m.
at Green Oak Baptist Church in Merryville.
Bro. Jim Miers and Bro. T.J. Bordelon will officiate.
Interment will follow at Wingage Cemetery in Bivens.

Mr. LeBleu was a native of Calcasieu Parish but lived most of his life in Merryville.
He was a truck driver and a member of Green oak Baptist Church.

He is survived by

Sons:
Horatio & wife Brenda LeBleu, Jr. of Rotan, TX
Sam William LeBleu of San Antonio, TX

Daughters:
Lisa Sweet of San Antonio, TX
Donna Sims of Wichita, KS
Rebecca Gable of San Antonio, TX
Rae Michelle Arabie of San Antonio, TX

15 Grandchildren
1 Great Grandchild

Preceded in death by
Wife - Sylvia LeBleu
Parents - Colin & Cora LeBleu
Sisters - Joyce Quebodeaux & Billie Gire
Son - Robert Ray LeBleu


Thomas Miles Roy
September 25, 1948 - November 2, 2011


Thomas Miles Roy, 63, of DeRidder, Louisiana
passed from this life on Wednesday, November 3, 2011
in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011
from 10 a.m. until time of service
at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church in DeRidder.
Funerl services will be held on
Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 11:30 a.m.
at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church in DeRidder.
Rev. Billy Williams will officiate.
Interment will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder.

Mr. Roy was a native of DeQuincy, but had lived in DeRidder since 1978
where he formerly worked at the Tree Farm
and was a longtime member of Grace Baptist Church.

He is survived by

Brother:
Daniel Roy of DeQuincy, LA

Sisters:
Matilda Satcher of DeRidder, LA
Martha Jackson of Leesville, LA
Mary Snipes of Lake Charles, LA

Sister-in-law:
Marylin Jolivette of San Dimas, CA

A host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by

Parents - Rev. Cliff & Mrs. Josephine Roy
Brothers - Felix Jolivette & Oliver C. Roy, Jr.
Sisters - Harriette E. Roy Ceasar, Felicia Roy & Clifford Roy


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