Mar 13, 2011

Thomas J. Bolenbaucher, 70, of Merryville, Louisiana passed from this life on Saturday, March 13, 2011 in Merryville, Louisiana. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at Merryville United Pentecostal Church in Merryville. Rev. Guy Snyder, Rev. Roy Hoosier & Rev. Frank Kendall will officiate. In lieu of flowers, please make...

Mar 13, 2011

After a full and wonderful life, George went to be with the Lord on March 13, 2011. Born near Fortson, Louisiana on March 18, 1918, he spent his early years in Natchitoches before moving to Shreveport. The fifth of eight children, he was the son of Joseph Willis Clanton and Margaret (Maggie) Anna Fluker of Coffeyville, Alabama.

Mar 7, 2011

Timothy Fred Lewis, 45, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Monday, March 7, 2011 in DeRidder. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 11, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Pentecostal Worship Center in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. at Pentecostal Worship Center in DeRidder....

Mar 6, 2011

Kaydon Dwayne Moore, 2 months old, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Sunday, March 6, 2011 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Interment will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder. Kaydon is survived by Mother: Kristal Palmer Father: Anthony...

Mar 5, 2011

Nita Terral Keel, 71, of Lufkin, Texas (formerly of DeRidder) passed from this life on Saturday, March 5, 2011 in Lufkin, Texas. Visitation in DeRidder was held on Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Funeral services in DeRidder were held on Monday, March 7, 2011 at 2...

Mar 3, 2011

Ervin Gatson, Sr., 63, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Thursday, March 3, 2011 in DeRidder, Louisiana. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Morning Star Church in DeRidder. Rev. Jackie McClain will officiate. Mr. Gaston is survived by Sons: Leonard Smith, Sr. & Wanda of Lake Charles,...

Mar 2, 2011

Rose Manino Russell, 81, of Rosepine, Louisianapassed from this life on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in Rosepine, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 4, 2011 from 1:00 P.M. until time of service at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 4, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at Myers Colonial...

Feb 27, 2011

He was born in DeRidder on November 23, 1939.  He is survived by loving wife, Shirley H.  Stewart, daughter Karla H. Tucker, son Herman I. “Ike” Stewart III and one grandson, Ryan C. Stewart.  He is also survived by two sisters, Barbara S. Jones (Griff), of Rockwall, TX, and Lavelle S. Arnold (Warren), of Morrison, Co.  He is...

Feb 26, 2011

Robert Joe Shirley, 75, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Saturday, February 26, 2011 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 28, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist...

Feb 26, 2011

Melba J. Puryear, 72, of Singer,  Louisiana passed from this life on Saturday, February 26, 2011 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at Myers Colonial...

Feb 22, 2011

Simon Andrew McKee, Sr., 94, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and again on Friday, February 25, 2011 from 9:00 A.M. until time of service at Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse in DeRidder. Funeral services will...

Feb 21, 2011

Owen Deltern “Dude” Slaydon Sr., 89, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed away on February 21, 2011 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Dude worked for the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office and retired after 23 years of service.  He was also Ward 5 Constable for four years and served his community as a Police Juror for...

Feb 21, 2011

Helen Fouche' Ellis, of West Melbourne, Florida (formerly of DeRidder) passed away on February 21, 2011 at the age of 101. Helen was born on December 28, 1909 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania to Fannie Schleigh and Charles Fouche'. She was the youngest of 10 children. Helen attended Carlisle schools and graduated from Charlisle High School in 1930. She met...

Feb 21, 2011

Anthony Clemons, 52, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Monday, February 21, 2011 in DeRidder, Louisiana.

Feb 19, 2011

Lucille Johnson, 81, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Saturday, February 19, 2011 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 12:00 P.M. at Mt. Zion Baptist...

Feb 15, 2011

Norman Loftin, 94, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and again on Friday, February 18, 2011 from 9:00 A.M. until time of service at Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held...

Feb 13, 2011

John Simmons, 60, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Sunday, February 13, 2011 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home....

Feb 13, 2011

Shirley James, 74, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Sunday, February 13, 2011 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse in...

Feb 11, 2011

Clyde Vaughn, 83, of Moss Bluff, Louisiana passed from this on Friday, February 11, 2011 at his home in Moss Bluff. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 14, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at...

Feb 11, 2011

Epsie Ann Strawther Bean was born in Buna, Texas on July 28, 1915 to Thomas Isaac Strawther and Mary Etta Franklin Strawther. She was reared in the Trout Creek area with her seven brothers and sisters.  Watt, Gene, James and Jess Strawther, all deceased and sister Emily Holmes, deceased. She is survived by  two sisters, Agnes Long of...