Bobby D. Runge
Bobby D. Runge, 74, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 in Alexandria, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 29, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana from 4 PM until 9 PM and on Saturday, May 30, 2009 from 10 AM until the funeral service. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 3 O’clock PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana with Pastor Garrett Fuselier officiating. Burial will follow at Old Cypress Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana. Survivors include the following: Wife: Glenda Runge of DeRidder, Louisiana; Sons: Robert and Brenda Runge of Oakdale, Louisiana, Gregory Runge of DeRidder, Louisiana, Gordon and Cala Runge of DeRidder, Louisiana, and Glen and Amanda Runge of DeRidder, Louisiana; Daughters: Delbra Chisholm and Robert Hughes of DeRidder, Louisiana, Donna Tyson and Joe Larvadain of DeQuincy, Louisiana, Marilyn and Steve Reed of Oberlin, Louisiana, and Chasity Runge of DeRidder, Louisiana; Brothers: Jerry Runge of DeRidder, Louisiana and Kenneth Runge of DeRidder, Louisiana; Sisters: Onita Keel of DeRidder, Louisiana, Hettie Beaton of Rosepine, Louisiana, Sue Martinez of Grand Prairie, Texas, and Delores Runge of DeRidder, Louisiana; as well as twenty grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: daughter: Cindy Burgess.
Lucille Nolen Thompson
Lucille Nolen Thompson, 88, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Monday, May 25, 2009 in Rosepine, Louisiana. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from 5 PM until 9 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana and will continue on Thursday, May 28, 2009 from 9 AM until the funeral service at 2 PM. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana with Bro. Carlos Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine, Louisiana. Survivors include the following: Son: Ronny and Diane Nolen of DeRidder, Louisiana; Sister: Bessie Hardy of Converse, Louisiana; as well as six grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
James Daniel Walker, Jr.
James Daniel Walker, Jr. passed away on May 24th, 2009. His last gesture so gracefully symbolized his life: surrounded by his wife Sheila, and daughters Merissa, Melissa and Krista, Danny Walker peacefully raised his hands in worship as he went on to meet Jesus.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 29, 2009 at the First Pentecostal Church in Leesville, Louisiana and will be followed by a graveside funeral service at the Elisha Memorial Cemetery in Hineston, Louisana.
James Daniel Walker, Jr. was born to J.D. and Mary Walker on November 9, 1956 in Leesville, Louisiana. He was faithful member of Leesville 1st Church and a lifelong LSU and Saints fan. He loved Louisiana and was proud of his country! He married the love of his life, Sheila Dousay on March 10, 1978. Together they had three girls, Merissa, Melissa and Krista and later “adopted”, LeSharon and Crystal who lovingly called him “Papa Bear”.
A hard worker and provider for his family, Danny worked in the automobile industry for 20+ years with a short stint in tele-communications and his last 8 years worked successfully in home repair. His work ethic was strong and he rarely missed a day of work. Throughout his illness, he would be forced to take “lil’ breaks” but still kept “workin’ on”.
In May of 2000, Danny Walker brought his family from Louisiana to Sacramento, California, and the Walker’s made The Rock Church their home.
Danny loved to camp, fish and hunt. He enjoyed company and talking with friends over coffee. Never one to meet a stranger, he was a friend to all and given many loving nicknames: Danny to most, Walker to his buddies, Hamster to his girls, and to his precious Aden, “Unka Dan-e”.
Those who knew Danny, knew that he was an optimist- about life, about hardship, about sickness and even about passing on. His attitude never missed the mark of excellence! People were amazed at how well he coped through all of his life’s circumstances.
He loved God, his family, his friends, his church and his country to his last breath.
Preceded in death by his father, J.D. Walker and sister, Judith Pechota he is survived by his wife, Sheila Walker, daughters, Merissa Walker, Melissa Allen married to Robert Allen, Krista Corbitt married to Nolan Corbitt, mother, Mary Walker and sisters Dianne Page and Christie Bishop.
James Daniel Walker, Jr. will be buried in Hineston, Louisiana.
Timothy B. Tharp
Timothy B. Tharp, 58, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed from this life on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at the Overton Brook V. A. Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. A Memorial Service will be held at Grace Church on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 11 AM with Rev. George Lee Glass officiating. He is survived by the following: Wife: Kathleen Ann Tharp; Son: Ryan Timothy Tharp; Brothers: John Tharp and Cliff Tharp. He was preceded in death by: Parents: Max and Opal Tharp.
Stoney Lee Lambright
Stoney Lee Lambright of Deweyville, Texas, passed from this life on Friday, May 22, 2009 in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Deweyville First Baptist Church and 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday, May 28, 2008 at Deweyville First Baptist Church in Deweyville, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Deweyville First Baptist Church with Rev. Damon Bickham and Rev. Darrell Orange officiating. Burial will follow at Deweyville Cemetery in Deweyville, Texas. Stoney was a native of Starks, Louisiana. He was a graduate of Hyatt High School and served in the United States Navy on the USS Saratoga. He was a professional truck driver. Stoney loved to spend time with his family and friends. He was an avid reader. Stoney was a member of the United Pentecostal Church of Deweyville. Survivors include the following; Wife: Mary Lambright of Deweyville, TX. Sons: Kenneth Lambright and wife Debbie of Deweyville, TX and Roy Lambright and wife Wanda of Deweyville, TX. Daughters: Diana Lambright of Deweyville, TX and Meshelle Gallier and husband Eric of Orange, TX. Sister: Carolyn Bickham and husband Damon of Deweyville, TX. Nine Grandchildren: Johnathon Odom, Saprina Odom, Alyssa LaGrand, Kaylee Salter, Amber Lambright Weber, Dillon Lambright, Colby Hryhorchuk, Carley Gallier and Cameron Gallier. One Great Grandson: Maison Odom. Three nieces and nephews and numerous cousins and friends. Stoney was preceded in death by his parents: Velma Zirlott and Arthur Lee Williams.
Lealon Simmons
Lealon Simmons, 71, passed from this life on Friday, May 22, 2009 at his residence in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home from 5 PM until 10 PM and will continue on Monday, May 25, 2009 at Smyrna Baptist Church in Sugartown, Louisiana from 10 AM until 2 PM. Funeral Services will be held at Smyrna Baptist Church on Monday, May 25, 2009 at 2 PM with Bro. Frank Ott, Jr., Bro. Jake Mullican and Bro. Dore’ Langley officiating. Burial will follow at Whitaker Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana. Survivors include the following; Spouse: Mary P. Simmons of DeRidder, Louisiana; Children: Janet Lewis of DeRidder, Louisiana, Carlton Cooley of DeRidder, Louisiana, Helene Hebert of DeRidder, Louisiana, Ursula Ross of Katy, Texas, Travis Simmons of DeRidder, Louisiana; Brothers: Bedell Simmons of Vidor, and Raymond Simmons of DeRidder, Louisiana; as well as Fourteen Grandchildren and Ten Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: Granddaughter: Michelle “Missy” Cooley.
Michael Von Bernard
Michael Von Bernard, 40, passed from this life on Sunday, May 17, 2009 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Visitation will begin at 9 AM and will continue until the funeral service at 11 AM on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Grace Church in DeRidder, Louisiana. Survivors include the following: Wife: Kimberly Bernard; Companion: Judy Colton; Sons: Zachary Bernard, Joseph Bernard, Anthony Friday, Joshua Friday, Artis Colton, and Rondle Hall; Daughters: Kaitlynn Bernard, Gayla Bernard, Margaret Friday, Julisa Colton, Avdriana Colton, Ja-Sheika Colton, and Glaeoyia Hall; Two God Children: Quinlynn Scott and Nykira Scott; Brothers: Charlie Guillory, Darrell Bernard, Dondi Bernard, Travis Bernard, Ricky Bernard, Gerald Palmer, Chris Palmer, Harold Palmer, Roy Palmer, Charlie Fitzgerald Jones, and Pythias Bradley; Sisters: Esterine Jullian, Bobbie Buggs, Shannon Bernard, Candy Bernard, and Shannon Marks; Mother: Mary Landry; Brother-in-law: Maurice Perkins; Adopted Brother: John Kemp; Special Friend: Steve Humphrey; Eight Sisters-in-Law.
Alexis Danielle Reeves
Alexis Danielle Reeves passed from this life on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 12 O'clock PM at Spikes Cemetery in Bancroft, Louisiana. She is survived by the following: Parents: Desmond Reeves and Alnisa Rahming; Sister: Zyriah Simone Day; Brother: Desmond DeShaun Rahming Reeves; Grandmother: Glenda Rahming; Grandfather: Donnie Smith; Grandmother: Angela Reeves; Great Grandmothers: Mary Jean Ashworth and
Carolyn Dennis; Uncles: Quinndale Ashworth, Kaseem Rahming, Dale Reeves, and Detty Reeves; Aunts: Angelica Reeves, Diamond Reeves, Keisha Reeves, Dezaray Reeves, and Rosemary Chavis; as well as a host of family and friends. Preceded in Death by: Great Grandfathers: Alfred Ashworth and LeRoy Dennis.
Scott G. Cooley
Scott G. Cooley, 22, of Singer, Louisiana, passed from this life on Sunday, May 17, 2009 in Singer, Louisiana. Visitation will begin on Monday, May 18, 2009 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home from 4 PM until 10 PM. Visitation will continue on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 from 10 AM until the funeral service at 3 PM. Funeral services will be held at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 3 PM with Father Jude Brunnert officiating. Burial will follow at Newlin Cemetery in Singer, Louisiana. Scott was a student at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He graduated from Singer High School and was a member of the FFA and 4-H. He attended and was a counselor at 4-H camp every summer. Scott began showing cattle in the 4th grade and was a member of the Rodeo Club. Survivors include the following: Parents: Jarvis and Kathryn Cooley of Singer, Louisiana; Brother: Ryan and wife Erin Cooley of Singer, Louisiana; Sister: Erin Cooley of Singer, Louisiana; Nephew: Brett Cooley of Singer, Louisiana; Paternal Grandparents: LaRue and Opal Cooley of Singer, Louisiana; Maternal Grandmother: Margaret Powers of DeRidder, Louisiana; Uncles: Kevin and wife Debbie Cooley of Singer, Louisiana and David M. and wife Tammy Powers of Leesville, Louisiana; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by: Maternal Grandfather: Sammy R. Powers and Uncle: James W. Cooley.
Trenton Paul Foraker
Trenton Paul Foraker, 26 days of age, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Visitation will be held at Myers Colonial Funeral Home on Friday, May 15, 2009 from 2PM until 10PM. Visitation will continue on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 9 AM until the funeral service at 11 AM. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 11 AM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Burial will follow at Old Cypress Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana. Survivors include the following: Parents: Justine Graver and Jared Foraker of DeRidder, Louisiana; Brothers: Michael Spence of DeRidder, Louisiana and James Foraker of DeRidder, Louisiana; Sister: Taylar Spence of DeRidder, Louisiana; Grandparents: Joyce Foraker of DeRidder, Louisiana, Dennis Williams of Pickering, Louisiana, and Charles and Patricia Graver of Leesville, Louisiana; Great-Grandparents: Dorothy and Charles Graver of Florida and Gloria Huckabee of New Mexico; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in Death by: Great Grandparents: Elsie Foraker and James Foraker
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family of Trenton Foraker at
947 Hampton Ave
Moss Bluff, Louisiana 70611.
Jack R. Franks
Jack R. Franks, 63, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at his residence in Merryville, Louisiana. Visitation will begin on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 2:00 PM until the time of service on Friday, May 15, 2009 @ 2:00 PM at Boxwood Church of Christ in Bivens, Louisiana. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 15, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the church with Darrell Hieronymus, Jay Alexander and R. C. Franks officiating. Burial will follow at the Bivens Cemetery in Bivens, Louisiana. Jack was born on February 26, 1946 to the union of Ruel and Florence Jeans Franks. He served his country in the United States Army. Jack was employed for many years at various grocery stores as a market manager. Survivors include the following; Mother: Helen “Bob” Franks of Merryville, LA; Spouse: Brenda Franks of Merryville, LA.; Daughters: Jackie Smith; Laura Gordan and Ashley (Jody) Cryer, all of Merryville, LA; Step Children: Angela Krueger of Sequin, TX; David (Melissa) Warden of New Mexico and Deanna (Daryn) Mabry of DeRidder, LA; Brothers: Joseph “Bo” (Kimberly) Franks of Merryville, LA; and Kenneth (Georgia Ann) Franks of Merryville, LA; Sisters: Wanda (John) Eaves of Merryville, LA; Robbie (Ernie) Cole of DeRidder, LA; Keitha (Malcom) Hare of Merryville, LA; Kathy (Richard) Cornwell of Merryville, LA and Johnnye Faye (Rayburn) Blackmon of Merryville, LA. Fifteen Grandchildren and One Great-Grandchild as well as numerous Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by: Father: Ruel Edward Franks and a Brother: Lauris Edward Franks.
Elouise Mary Lee
Elouise Mary Lee, 72, passed from this life on Sunday, May 10, 2009 in Houston, Texas. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at Myers Colonial funeral Home from 6 PM until 10 PM with a Rosary at 7 PM. Funeral Services will be held at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church on Friday, May 15, 2009 at 10 AM with burial following at Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana. She is survived by the following; Husband: Matthew Lee of DeRidder, Louisiana; Sons: Nathanial and Linda Lee of Slidell, Louisiana, Ruben and Sharon Lee of DeRidder, Louisiana, Matthew, Jr., and Lesila Lee of DeRidder, Louisiana, Charles Lee of San Diego, California, and Alan and Charlotte Lee of Union City, New Jersey; Daughter: Edith Marie Lee-Harty and Aston Wayne Harty of Saint. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands; Brothers: Wilbert Oliver, Jr. of Chicago, Illinois and Carrol Oliver of Kingwood, Texas; Sisters: Catherine Demouy of Mansura, Louisiana, Sister Laurita Oliver of Alexandria, Louisiana, Geraldine Barbin of Marksville, Louisiana, Jacquline Batist of Mansura, Louisiana, and Hattie Mae Turner of Alexandria, Louisiana. Ten Grandchildren and Six Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: Son: Hal Benedict Lee.
Gladys Myrl Spikes
Gladys Myrl Spikes, 89, of Westlake, Louisiana, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Visitation will begin at Myers Colonial Funeral Home on Thursday, May 7, 2009 from 4PM until 9 PM and will continue on Friday, May 8, 2009 at the Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church in Merryville from 9 AM until the funeral service at 2 PM. Funeral services will be held at the Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church of Merryville on Friday, May 8, 2009 at 2 PM with Elder Gerald Read, Bro. Wayne Kite and Bro Charlie Willis officiating. Burial will follow at Cannon Cemetery in Merryville, Louisiana. Survivors include the following: Sons: Sherman and JoAnn Spikes of DeRidder, Louisiana and Norman D. and Mary Alice Spikes of Shirley, Arkansas; Daughter: Aline Crain of Westlake, Louisiana; Brother: Elmer Bennett of Sulphur, Louisiana; Sister: Louise Hanchey of Youngsville, Louisiana and Nell and John Cryer of Rosepine, Louisiana; Ten Grandchildren, Twenty-three Great Grandchildren, and Six Great Great Grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: Husband: Leonard Spikes; Brothers: Carl Bennett and Harold Bennett; Sisters: Leona Hennigan and Joyce Burge Brister.
Robbie Beane
