William Brazzle, Sr.
William “Paw Paw” Brazzle, Sr., 81, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Monday, March 30, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder, LA. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana, at 11 AM with Bro. Alvin Peters officiating. Burial will follow at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana. Mr. Brazzle retired from the United States Army after 30 years of service. Survivors include the following; Wife: Gladys Jean Brazzle of DeRidder, LA; Sons: Paul J. Elam of DeRidder, LA, Johnny L. Brazzle of DeRidder, LA, Grant E. Brazzle of DeRidder, LA, and William Brazzle, Jr. of DeRidder, LA; Daughters: Gloria D. Owens of DeRidder, LA, and Clotel E. Brazzle of DeRidder, LA; as well as 17 Grandchildren, 18 Great-Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren.
Amanda Herrington Hudson
Amanda "Mandy" Herrington Hudson, 29, of Rosepine, Louisiana, passed from this life on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Rapides Medical Center in Alexandria, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home from 5 PM until 9 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home at 10 AM with Bro. Kevin Coward officiating. Burial will follow at Merryville Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana. Survivors include the following; Husband: Mikie Hudson of Rosepine, LA; Daughter: Kaileigh Hudson of Rosepine, LA; Parents: Cathy and Bill Schulte of Longville, LA; Sisters: Kriston Brewer of DeRidder, LA and Katherine Schulte of DeRidder, LA; and Brother: Billy Schulte, Jr. of Lake Charles, LA. She was preceded in death by: Biological Father: Richard Herrington and Son: Michael David Hudson, Jr.
Glenn L. Smith
Glenn L. Smith, 56, of Merryville, Louisiana, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 in Merryville, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2009 from 5 PM until 9 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 27, 2009 at 11 AM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home with Bro. Melvin Smith and Bro. Arlen Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Cannon Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana. Survivors include the following; Wife: Lynn Smith of Merryville, Louisiana; Son: Scot and Jamie Smith of DeRidder, Louisiana; Daughter: Glenna Smith of Lake Charles, Louisiana; Brother: Arlen Smith of Cravens, Louisiana; Sister: Karen Buxton of Rosepine, Louisiana as well as Twelve Grandchildren and Two Great-Grandchildren.
Dorothy Ann Schiro
Dorothy Ann Schiro, 78, of Merryville, Louisiana, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at Dubuis Hospital of Lake Charles in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA from 5 PM until 9 PM, and will continue on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 10 AM until 1 PM. Rosary will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home at 8 PM. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in DeRidder, Louisiana at 2:15 PM with Father Jude Brunnert, M.S. officiating. Burial will follow at Merryville Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana. Mrs. Schiro was the High School Secretary at Merryville High School for 24 years from 1972 – 1996. She was a member of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, the Garden Club, the Book Club and the Legion of Mary. Survivors include the following; Daughter: Donna Schiro of Merryville, Louisiana; Sons: Greg Schiro of Merryville, Louisiana, Jamie Schiro and wife Jamie of Westlake, Louisiana, and Phil Schiro and wife Susan of Merryville, Louisiana; Nine Grandchildren and Two Great Grandchildren as well as a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: Husband: A. C. “Coach” Schiro.
Hershel M. Harper, Sr.
Hershel M. Harper, Sr., 67, passed from this life on Sunday, March 22, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA from 5 PM until 9 PM, and on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Texas Avenue Baptist Church in DeRidder, LA from 10 AM until 2 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Texas Avenue Baptist Church in DeRidder, LA at 2 PM with Dr. Randy Harper and Dr. Arthur Rockett officiating. Burial will follow at Cannon Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana. Mr. Harper retired from Boise Cascade after 30 years of service. He was a deacon and a member of the Texas Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include the following; Wife: Brenda Harper of DeRidder, LA; Son: Hershel M. Harper, Jr. of Columbia, SC; Daughter: Melissa S. Harper Lee of Vine Grove, KY; Mother: Eunice Lanier Harper of Kipling, LA; Brothers: Fred Harper of Bossier City, LA and Bruce Harper of DeRidder, LA; Sisters: Ernie M. Tyler of Groves, TX and Wanda Davis of Hicks, LA; and Grandson: Nathan Thomas Lee of Vine Grove, KY. He was preceded in death by: Father: Lum C. Harper
William L. “Buddy” Eaves
Buddy Eaves, 90, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2009 in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Monday, March 23, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder and 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at New Life Baptist Church in DeRidder.
Officiants will be Pastor Jesse McMillan, Elder Lynwood Jacobs, Elder Bobbie Leach and Bro. Lynn Clayton.
Burial will immediately follow funeral services and be held at Cannon Cemetery in Merryville, LA
Mr. Eaves is survived by 2 Daughters: Janet & Dr. Bobby Leach of Denham Springs, LA and June & Dr. John McMillan of DeRidder, LA; 1 Sister: Helen Eaves Hickman of DeRidder, LA; 2 Sisters – In – Law: Isabelle M. Eaves and Minnie W. Eaves; 5 Grandchildren: William D. Leach and wife Dr. Lauren Leach; Dr. Timothy Dale Leach and wife Erin Leach; Katy Leach Ramsey and husband Brad Ramsey; Kristen Leach Slate and husband Matt Slate and Jesse Eaves McMillan and wife Ashley McMillan and 4 Great-Grandchildren: Micah McMillan, Ethan McMillan, Abram McMillan and Cooper Slate.
He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Eaves was preceded in death by his wife of many years, Frances H. Eaves; one grandson Joshua Eric McMillan; 3 brothers, James L. Eaves, Louis W. Eaves and Huey E. Eaves and 2 sisters, Inez Eaves Turner and Selma Eaves Craft.
Phyllis Mary Sinclair Ferguson
Phyllis Mary Sinclair Ferguson, 80, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 in DeRidder, Louisiana. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in DeRidder, Louisiana, at 6 PM with Pastor Gary Archbold officiating. She retired after 52 years as a Registered Nurse and for the last 21 years of her work, she was the Night Supervisor at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder, Louisiana. She was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in DeRidder, Louisiana. Survivors include the following; Daughters: Pamela L. Wiegel and husband Richard of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Andrea A. Ferguson of DeRidder, Louisiana; Grandchildren: John Sinclair Ferguson of DeRidder, Louisiana, Heather Lynn Kaver and husband Gjamale of Fort Polk, Louisiana, Paul Andrew Dietrich and wife Tricia of Mcloud, Oklahoma, Jeffery Joe Wiegel of Elgin, Illinois, Jennifer Joy Sosnowski and husband David of Aurora, Illinois, and Jeremy John Wiegel and wife Christine of Waukegan, Illinois; 10 Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by; Father: George Sinclair; Mother: Olive Waring Sinclair; Husband: Raymond Andrew Ferguson; Grandson: Matthew Sinclair Dietrich; Brother: George R. Sinclair.
Maudeen Cryer James
Maudeen Cryer James, 87, passed from this life on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville, Louisiana. Visitation will start on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana, from 5 PM until 9 PM and again on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 from 10 AM until the funeral service at 2 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana, at 2 PM. with Rev. Greg Crawford and Rev. Johnny Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine, Louisiana. Survivors include the following; Husband: Garsie James of Rosepine, Louisiana; Daughter: Shonda James Thomas and husband, Steve A. Thomas of Rosepine, Louisiana; Grandson: James A. Thomas and wife, Ashleigh G. Thomas of Pineville, Louisiana; and Granddaughter: Amber W. Thomas of Pineville, Louisiana.
Debra Burgess
Debra Burgess, 54, passed from this life on Thursday, March 12, 2009 in Singer, Louisiana. She is survived by the following; Husband: Larry Burgess of Singer, Louisiana; Sons: John Rankin, Danny Rankin, and Shane Rankin all of Bloomington, IL; Sisters: Dee Anna Taylor of Panama City, FL, and Five Grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Bobby Leigh Nickel
Bobby Leigh Nickel, 51, passed from this life on Thursday, March 12, 2009 in Merryville, Louisiana. He is survived by the following; Mother: Ruth Newmand of Merryville, Louisiana; Brothers: Thomas D. Nickel of Hayesville, Kansas, and James Nickel of Kansas; Sisters: Marie Davis of Brownwood, Texas, and Susan Jones of Merryville, Louisiana, as well as several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by Father: Charles Nickel; Brother: Ralph Nickel; Grandmother: Maggie Lawrence and Stepfather: Charlie G. Newman.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Yvonne "Green Eyes" Slaydon
Yvonne "Green Eyes" Slaydon, 55, passed from this life on Thursday, March 12, 2009 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will begin on Friday, March 13, 2009 from 4 PM until 9 PM and on Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 9 AM until 12 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Christway Church in DeRidder, Louisiana, at 2 PM with Rev. Kennis Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Newlin Cemetery in Singer, Louisiana.
Devoted wife, mother and grandmother. For the last 23 years, she was a truck driver, driving across the USA. She is survived by the following; Husband: Robert Slaydon of DeRidder, Louisiana; Mother: Sheridan Ann Wilson of Longville, Louisiana; Son: Brian and Bonnie Young of Lake Charles, Louisiana; Daughters: Chasity Radig of Rosepine, Louisiana, and Rhonda and Jeff Hanchey of Ragley, Louisiana; Brothers: Douglas Jackson of Longville, Louisiana, and Jerry Wayne Jackson of Houston, Texas; Sisters: Kelly Dodd of Jopling, Missouri, and Robbie Asworth of Dewyville, Texas; Special Uncle: Gary Wilson and Aunt Helen “Sugarfoot” upon whom she thought the sun rose and set; 10 Grandchildren. She was preceded in Death by: Father: Charles Edward Wilder, Sr. Brother: Charles Edward Wilder, Jr. Stepson: Mason Earl Slaydon
Carl Wade Crain
Carl Wade Crain was born on June 7, 1949, and passed away after a brief illness at the age of 59 on March 11, 2009, at North Cypress Medical Center near Houston Texas.
A native of Merryville, LA, Carl lived in Newton, TX, for the past 10 years. Following graduation from Merryville High School in 1967, he served two tours in Viet Nam with the U.S. Army. Carl spent many years working in Alaska, and other states as a member of the IBEW.
Carl is survived by his daughter, Kay Huff and son-in-law, James of Newton, TX; and son, Carl W. “Bubba” Crain, II of Minden, TX; four brothers, Roe Crain of Westlake, LA, Jim Crain of Sulphur, LA, Joe Crain of Onalaska, TX, and Dale Crain of Cypress, TX; three sisters, Clara Loftin of Port Neches, TX, Ester Jeans of Orange, TX, and Kay Fontenot of Lafayette, LA; four grandchildren, Ryan, Brendon, Tyeler, and Dylan of Call, TX; and 25 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Lucille Neely Crain of Merryville, LA, and one sister, Barbara Jarrell of Merryville, LA. He also leaves behind many caring friends and relatives.
Beneath that gruff exterior beat a heart of gold, and Carl Crain was a man of few words. Memorial Services will be held at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA, on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 2 PM with Bro. David Zeigler officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Society.
Ida Ruth “Roni” Harper
Ida Ruth "Roni" Harper, 71, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will begin on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church in DeRidder, Louisiana, from 5 PM until 9 PM and on Monday, March 16, 2009 from 8 AM until the funeral service at 11 AM. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 16, 2009 at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church in DeRidder, Louisiana, at 11 AM with Rev. Keith Stephenson officiating. Survivors include the following; Son: John and Elaine Harper of Jasper, Texas; Daughter: Julynda Jackson of DeRidder, Louisiana; Sisters: Barbara Bickham of DeRidder, Louisiana, and Ina Johnson of DeRidder, Louisiana; Two Grandchildren: Kai Jackson of DeRidder, Louisiana, and Jonathan Davis of DeRidder, Louisiana, and Special Friend: Patsy Davis of DeRidder, Louisiana.
Rocky Gordon
Rocky Gordon, 48, passed from this life on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at West Cal Cam Hospital in Sulpur, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Antioch Baptist Church in Edgerly, Louisiana, from 3 PM through the night until the funeral service on Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Antioch Baptist Church in Edgerly, Louisiana, at 11 AM with Bro. Russell Beard officiating. Burial will follow at Doyle Cemetery in Starks, Louisiana. He is survived by the following: Wife: Betty Gordon of Starks, Louisiana; Son: Rocky Gordon, II of Starks, Louisiana; Daughter: Savannah Gordon of Starks, Louisiana; Brothers: Johnny Sams and wife, Sandra of Snellville, Georgia, and Darvis Gordon and wife, Brenda of Anacoco, Louisiana; Sisters: Linda Legg Josey and husband, Tommy of Anacoco, Louisiana, Jonell Martinez and husband, Johnny of Anacoco, Louisiana, and Lanetta Holton and husband, Neal of Leesville, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by parents: Myrtle and Freeman Gordon; brother: Donald Legg; and sister: Kay Legg Whittington.
Clara Bell Allen
Clara Bell Allen, 82, passed from this life on Sunday, March 8, 2009 in Merryville, Louisiana. Visitation will begin on Monday, March 9, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana, from 4 PM until 9 PM, and will continue on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 from 10 AM until the Funeral Service. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana, at 2 PM. Rev. Roy Hoosier and Rev. Glen Burks will officiate. Burial will follow at Cannon Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana. She is survived by the following; Son: Marvin I and wife Pauline Marshall of Merryville, Louisiana, and Daughter: Francis and Husband William Wooldridge of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Dorothy F. Turner
Dorothy F. Turner, 81, passed from this life on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 6, 2009 at the First Pentecostal Church of Merryville, in Merryville, Louisiana, from 4 PM until 10 PM and will continue on Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 9 AM until the funeral service. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the First Pentecostal Church of Merryville, at 10 AM with Rev. Bill Treece, Rev. Anton Smikal, and Rev. Thomas Peavy officiating. Burial will be held at 2 PM at the Antioch Cemetery in Buna, Texas. Mrs. Turners was survived by the following; Husband: Joseph Turner of Merryville, Louisiana, and Sister: Billie Jean Jones of Dayton, Texas.
