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.