Alfred "Baby" Ashworth
Alfred “Baby” Ashworth, Sr., 73, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will begin on Friday, February 27, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana from 6 PM until 9 PM and will continue on Saturday, February 28, 2009 from 10 AM until Noon. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Norris Memorial Church of God in Christ in DeRidder, Louisiana at 2 PM with Rev. James Piper officiating. Burial will follow at Bancroft Cemetery in Bancroft, Louisiana. Survivors include the following; Wife: Mary Jean Ashworth of DeRidder, Louisiana; Sons: Alfred Ashworth, Jr. and wife Linda of DeRidder, Louisiana, Michael Ashworth and wife Kenna of Houston, Texas, Obie Ashworth and wife Mia of Houston, Texas, and Paul Ashworth and wife Inette of DeRidder, Louisiana; Daughters: Glenda Ashworth Rahming of DeRidder, Louisiana, Marilyn Thomas and husband Miton of DeRidder, Louisiana, and Johnnie Murray and husband Glen of Houston, Texas; Brothers: J.C. Ashworth of Bleakwood, Texas and Arthur Ashworth of DeRidder, Louisiana, as well as Twenty-nine Grandchildren and Twenty-one Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: Daughters: Linda Ashworth and Angela Ashworth.
Barbara Jarrell
Barbara Jarrell, 74, passed from this life on Monday, February 23, 2009 at DeQuincy Memorial Hospital in DeQuincy, Louisiana. Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana from 5 PM until 9 PM and will continue on Thursday, February 26, 2009 from 10 AM until 2 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home at 2 PM. Burial will follow at Merryville Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana. Survivors include the following: Sons: Benny and Wanda Jarrell of Sulphur, Louisiana; Bert Wayne and Theresa Jarrell of Nevada, Missouri; Mike and Charlotte Jarrell of Merryville, Louisiana; and Pat Jarrell of Merryville, Louisiana; Daughter: Lydia and Mark Bean of Newton, Texas; Brothers: Roe Crain of Westlake, Louisiana, Jimmy Crain of Sulphur, Louisiana, Joe Crain of Onalaska, Texas, Dale Crain of Houston, Texas, and Carl Crain of Newton, Texas; Sisters: Kay Fontenot of Lafayette, Louisiana, Esther Jeans of Orange, Texas, and Clara Loftin of Fannett, Texas; Nine Grandchildren and Five Great Grandchildren.
Antonio "Sweet Pea" Scott
Antonio “Sweet Pea” Scott, 33, passed from this life on Sunday, February 22, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will begin on Friday, February 27, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home from 5 PM until 8 PM. Visitation will continue at Grace Church on Saturday, February 28, 2009 from 9 AM until the funeral service. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Grace Church in DeRidder, Louisiana at 11 AM with Rev. Willie Benson officiating. Burial will follow at Beauregard Cemetery, DeRidder, Louisiana. Survivors include the following; Parents: Henry and Joyce Clark of DeRidder, Louisiana; Brother: Jason Blackwell of San Diego, California; Sister: Romona Scott of DeRidder, Louisiana; He was preceded in death by: Grandparents: T.W. and Mary Scott and Grandmother: Katherine Clark.
Edward 'Ed" Johnson
Edward “Ed” Johnson, 33, passed from this life on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at his residence. Visitation will be held at First Apostolic Church of Merryville, on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 starting at 11 AM and will continue through the night until the funeral service on Thursday, February 19, 2009. The Funeral Service will be held at the First Apostolic Church of Merryville, on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 10 AM. Bro. Guy Snider and Clyde Snider will officiate. Burial will follow at Johnson-Bailey Cemetery in Rosepine, Louisiana. Survivors include the following: Wife: Andrea Johnson of Junction Community, Louisiana; Son: Edward Truitt Johnson II of Junction Community, Louisiana; Daughter: Allanna Tiffany Johnson of Junction Community, Louisiana; Father: James K. and Wanda L. Johnson of DeRidder, Louisiana; Mother: Melinda Johnson Bunyard and Marvin Bunyard of DeRidder, Louisiana; Brothers: James Travis Johnson of Pitkin, Louisiana, William Trenton Johnson of Pitkin, Louisiana, and Oliver Kendall Johnson of DeRidder, Louisiana; Step-Brother: Don Pollard, Jr. of DeRidder, Louisiana; Sister: Florence Louann Johnson of DeRidder, Louisiana; Step-Sisters: Lisa Ann Williamson of DeRidder, Louisiana and Lori Ann Chrisp of DeBerry, Texas.
Elvis Dean Smith
Elvis Dean Smith, 52, passed from this life on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at DeQuincy Memorial Hospital in DeQuincy, Louisiana. Visitation will be held at Smokey Cove Pentecostal Church in Singer, Louisiana, on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 starting at 4 PM and will continue through the night until the funeral service on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 2 PM. Bro. Roy Hoosier and Bro. George Smith will officiate. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 2 PM at Smokey Cove Pentecostal Church in Singer, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Good Hope Cemetery in Singer, Louisiana. Survivors include the following: Son: Robert Dean and wife Kathy Smith of Rowlett, Texas; Daughter: Christine Smith of Rowlett, Texas; Brother: George T. and wife Linda Smith of Alvin, Texas; Sisters: Wanda D. and husband Jeston Burnett of Starks, Louisiana and Debbie Jean Brown of Starks, Louisiana; As well as 3 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: Mother: Lillie M. Smith; Father: Eldridge Smith; Sisters: Evelyn Rose Martin and Loretta L. Smith; Brothers: Eldrige Ray Smith and Joe H. Smith.
Caleb Blake Smith
Caleb Blake Smith, 19, of Singer, Louisiana, passed from this life on Saturday, February 14, 2009. The family will receive friends beginning at 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at Oretta Pentecostal Church of Singer, Louisiana. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM at Oretta Pentecostal Church of Singer, Louisiana, with burial in Good Hope Cemetery of Singer, Louisiana. Survivors include the following: Parents: Bryon “B. G.” Marler & Carolyn Smith Marler of Singer, Louisiana; One Brother: Kade O’Bryon Marler of Singer, Louisiana; One Sister: Bethany Nichole Marler of Singer, Louisiana; Paternal Grandparents: Rev. Samuel & Rose Ashworth of Singer, Louisiana; Paternal Great Grandparents: Keith & Edith Coffin of Rosepine, Louisiana; Maternal Grandmother: Clarita Smith of Mittie, Louisiana; Girlfriend: Chelsie Daniels of Singer, Louisiana; Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends
Newest special friends: Jarrett S. “Snoopy” & Melinda Guillory of Sugartown, Louisiana.
Preceded in death by his Grandparents: Franklin “JR” Marler; Charlie Smith; Great Grandparents: Homer and Zelma “Cricket” Ashworth; Lester Harper; Lazime and Eva Smith and Gabriel and Ellena Briscoe.
Benajmin Eugene Ashworth
Benjamin Eugene Ashworth was born July 19, 1981 and passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2009.
Benjamin worked as a Scaffold Builder and was a member of Oretta Pentecostal Church. Benjamin is survived by son: Talon Flynn Ashworth; Fiancee: Brooke Blackburn of DeQuincy; Parents: Samuel & Rose Ashworth of Singer, LA; Brothers: Byron “BG” & Carolyn Marler of Singer, LA and Brandon Ashworth of Singer, LA; Nephew: Kade Marler of Singer, LA; Niece: Bethany Marler of Singer, LA; Maternal Grandparents: Keith and Edith Coffin of Rosepine, LA and a Host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends. Benjamin was preceded in death by Grandparents: Homer & Zelma “Cricket” Ashworth, and Lester Harper.
Visitation will be held at Oretta Pentecostal Church in Oretta on Sunday, February 15, 2009 from 6 PM until 11 PM. His funeral will also be held at Oretta Pentecostal Church on Monday, February 16, 2009 at 2 PM with Brother T. D. Cardwell officiating. Burial will follow at Good Hope Cemetery in Singer.
Neva Lee Burgess
Mrs. Neva Lee Burgess 70, of Singer, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2009 in DeRidder, LA. Mrs. Burgess was born in Singer, LA, on March 7, 1938. She was a member of Smokey Cove Pentecostal Church in Singer. She was a retired School Bus Driver. Mrs. Burgess is survived by Sons: Winston Burgess and wife Sherry of Singer, Jimmy Wayne Burgess and wife Ethyl of DeQuincy, and Marshall “Toad” Burgess and wife Polly of Singer, and Ronnie Burgess of Point Blank, TX. Nine Grandchildren and Twelve Great Grandchildren. Preceded in death by: Husband: Randall “Bob” Burgess; Father: Maxie Carter; Mother: Opal Buxton Carter; and Beloved Aunt: Frances Burgess. Visitation will be held at Singer United Pentecostal Church in Singer on Saturday, February 14, 2009 from 5 PM until 9 PM and again on Sunday, February 15, 2009 from 10 AM until time of service. Her funeral will be held Sunday; February 15, 2009 at 3 O’Clock at Singer Pentecostal Church. Rev. George Smith and Rev. Donnis Ashworth will officiate. Burial will follow in Good Hope Cemetery in Singer, LA.
John Edwin Whiddon
John Edwin Whiddon, 41, passed from this life on Thursday, February 12, 2009 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home from 10 AM until 1 PM. Funeral Services will be held at Newlin Cemetery in Singer, LA, at 2 PM on Sunday, February 15, 2009. Survivors include the following: Mother: Bobbie Whiddon of DeRidder, LA; Brother: William D. “Buddy” Whiddon of Katy, TX; Sisters: Carolyn W. Carroll and husband Alan of Haughton, LA, Sammie Jo Marchie and husband Mike of Merryville, LA, Gwendolyn K. Borel of Rosepine, LA, and Terry Jean Alston and husband Coy of Longville, LA; as well as 12 Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by: Father: John Roy Whiddon.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family of John Edwin Whiddon, 1474 Dogwood Trail, DeRidder, LA. 70634
Eugene Basil Johnson
Mr. Eugene Basil Johnson, 79, of Merryville, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at his residence.
A native of Troup, Texas, Mr. Johnson had lived in Merryville, for three years, formerly of Silsbee, Texas. He was a Korean War Veteran and served in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Johnson retired from BNSF Railway in Silsbee, with 34 years of service. He was a member of the Silsbee Kiwanis Club for several years. Mr. Johnson enjoyed outdoor activities and loved to travel. He was a loving father and grandfather.
Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife of 52 years, Darlene Quave Johnson, of Merryville; three sons, Jerry Keith Johnson of Merryville, Kevin Wayne Johnson of Houston, Texas, and Kyle Eugene Johnson of Port Arthur, Texas; three daughters, Patti Lynn Bearden of Hurst, Texas, Kathy Jean Johnson of Lake Charles, and Cheryl Cavazos (Clay) of Keller, Texas; two brothers, Joe E. Moore (Joyce) of Meridian, MS, and Leslie Moore (Alicia) of McGehee, Arkansas; one sister, Virginia Sellers (Roger) of McGehee, Arkansas; ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents, George W. Johnson of Houston, Texas, and Hattie Mae Moore of McGehee, Arkansas; one brother, Winston Carnell Johnson of St. Petersburg, Florida.
Visitation will be held at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, on Friday, February 13, 2009 from 4 PM until 7 PM. His funeral will also be held at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 10 AM with Brother T.J. Bordelon officiating. Burial will follow at Meadows Cemetery in Merryville.
Kylee Rose Dyson
Kylee Rose Dyson, 2, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 4, 2009. She is survived by the following; Father: Jimmy L. Dyson, Jr. of DeRidder, Louisiana; Mother: Amy Dyson of DeRidder, Louisiana; Brother: Phillip Lee Williams of DeRidder, Louisiana; Sisters: Katelyn LeeAnn Dyson of Foley, Alabama and Ana Michelle Williams of DeRidder, Louisiana; Grandparents: Jimmy L., Sr. and Lorraine Dyson of Cameron, Louisiana and Jerry and Shirley Gilmer of DeRidder, Louisiana.
Marie C. Meadows
Funeral services for Marie Cole Meadows, 92, of Merryville, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Rev. Wayne Squyres will officiate. Burial will be in the Merryville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 5 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Meadows went to be with her Lord on February 1, 2009 at the Merryville Nursing Center. She was a native of Merryville, and had lived there all of her life. In 1932 she graduated from Merryville High School. Then, she attended Louisiana State Normal College (now Northwestern State University) and became a teacher. When she retired in 1976, she had taught second grade in the Beauregard Parish School system for 42 years. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church. Also, she was a member of the Beauregard Parish Retired Teachers Association, the Louisiana Retired Teachers Association, and Kappa Kappa Iota, an honorary sorority of educators. She was a life member of the Priscilla Chapter #58 of the Order of the Eastern Star. Other organizations that she was active in, and a charter member of, were the Merryville Cemetery Association, the Merryville Historical Society, and the Merryville High School Alumni Association. She loved her family and friends and took great pride in her former students. Teaching and Merryville High School were her life. She enjoyed working in her yard and growing flowers, doing counted cross-stitch and other needlework, reading, and visiting her family.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Emmett A. Meadows, her parents, Erastus Cole and Tressie Kearney Cole, and seven older brothers and sisters. Survivors include one daughter, Peggy Meadows Greene and husband, Jim of Indianapolis, Indiana; two grandsons, Mike Greene and wife, Kelly of Greenwood, Indiana and Tom Greene and wife, Liqun of Westminster, Colorado; and five great-grandchildren, Alex, Danielle, Nick, lan, and Eli Greene. She also has ten surviving nieces and nephews and numerous great- and great-great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mike Greene, Tom Greene, Alex Greene, Tom Dixon, David Eaves, Bruce Havens, Dennis (Roonie) Powell, and Mance Stark. Honorary pallbearers are Ron Nance and Larry Karr. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff at the Merryville Nursing Center for the loving care and kindness shown to Mrs. Meadows during her stay there. We are most grateful to our dear friends - Ellen Terrell, Linda Jeans, Alice Molbert, Sylvia Doyle, and Shirley Cooper - who have lovingly cared for Mother recently and over the past years. Memorials may be made to the Merryville Cemetery Association, P. O. Box 727, Merryville, Louisiana 70653 or to the Louisiana Baptist Childrens' Home, P. O. Box 4196, Monroe, Louisiana 71211.
