Natalia Craton Teal
Natalia Craton Teal, 91, departed this life on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Merryville Nursing Center in Merryville, Louisiana.
The memorial service will begin at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at the Brushy Creek Baptist Church in Merryville, Louisiana. Bro. Roderick Martin will officiate.
Mrs. Teal is survived by; her sister, Patty Sue Craton Spikes of Bancroft, Louisiana; brothers; Charles T. Craton, II of Rome, Georgia, Harold Mason Craton of Seminole, Florida, and Karl Larry Craton of St. Petersburg, Florida; 10 nieces and nephews, 9 great-nieces & nephews; and 2 great-great-nieces & nephews.
Mrs. Natalia served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
She was enlisted from March of 1943 through April of 1954.
Mrs Natalia was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She traveled extensively and enjoyed playing bridge.
She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Marshall Neil Hardeman
Marshall Neil Hardeman, 73, departed this life on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at the University Medical Center of Lafayette, Louisiana, surrounded by those who loved him dearly.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder, Louisiana.
The funeral service will begin at 11:00 am at Myers Colonial Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery of DeRidder, Louisiana.
Mr. Hardeman was a member of the United States Army.
He retired as an aerospace engineer from Lockheed.
He is survived by his loving wife, Delcine Hardeman of DeRidder, Louisiana; a son, Marshall Neil Hardeman, II and his wife, Mignon C. Hardeman of Atlanta, GA; also his two brothers.
Mabel Franks
Mabel Franks departed this life on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at the DeQuincy Memorial Hospital in DeQuincy, Louisiana.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the Boxwood Church of Christ in Bivens, Louisiana, and will continue on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 9:00 am until the time of service at 2:00 PM.
Burial will be in Bivens Cemetery.
Survivors include; sons: Earl Franks and wife, Dorothy of Merryville, Louisiana, and Dale Franks and wife, Cheryl of Merryville, Louisiana; daughters: Ina Davison of Many Louisiana, Yvonne Swilley and husband, Donald of Belle Chasse, Louisiana, and Evelyn Michel and husband, Vic of Belle Chasse, Louisiana; sisters: Lucy Franks of Merryville, and Georgia Hasler of Lone Star, Texas; 9 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Ms. Franks was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Franks, a grandson, Marty Davison, and son-in-law, David Davison.
Beulah Harriman
Beulah Harriman, 93, departed this life on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder, LA.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 19, 2008 from 5:00 – 9:00PM and Saturday, September 20 from 9:00AM – 12:00PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana.
The service will begin on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Shiloh Primitive Baptist in Rosepine, Louisiana, at 2:00PM.
Interment will be in Rosepine Cemetery in Rosepine, Louisiana, with Elders Perry Miers, Gerald Reid and Truman Keel ministering.
Survivors include a son: Michael Harriman of Houston, Texas; daughter-in-law: Sharon Harriman of Rosepine, LA; 5 grandchildren: Kim Craft, Jeff Harriman, Tim Harriman, Steve Harriman and Kelly Galin; 4 great-grandchildren: Austin Craft, Heath Harriman, Adam Harriman and Hunter Harriman.
Beulah's son, William "Bill" Harriman and husband, Danford "Dan" Harriman, proceeded her in death.
Peggy Ann Sword, 62
As of Friday, September 12, 2008, Peggy Ann Sword is dancing in the arms of Jesus.
Peggy departed this life in the Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 19, 2008 at 2:00PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder, LA.
There will be no visitation and no burial services.
Survivors included her loving husband: Bruce Sword of Merryville, LA; 1 son: James Edward Krull, Jr. of Florida; 1 sister: Pinky Betts of Etna, PA; 2 grandchildren.
Peggy was a second mother to Susan, Lyn, Clay and David.
She is also survived by a very special friend, Mary Beane of Merryville, LA.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Bobby Ray Cooper
Bobby Ray Cooper, 66, of Merryville, LA, departed this life on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder, LA.
Visitation will begin on Sunday, September 7, 2008 from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.
The service will begin Monday, September 8, 2008 at 10:00 am at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA, with the Revs. Guy Snyder and Glen Burks officiating.
SURVIVORS:
Mother: Frankie Smith of DeRidder, LA; wife: Sue Cooper of Merryville, LA; son: Shannon Ray Cooper of Las Vegas, NV; brothers: John Roy Cooper of DeRidder, LA; Brad Smith of DeRidder, LA; Jeff Smith of DeRidder, LA; Dennis Cooper of California; Mike Cooper of California, and Danny Cooper of DeRidder, LA; sisters: Marilyn Cooper of California; Barbara Cooper of DeRidder, LA, and Kathy Smith of DeRidder, LA; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his daughter, Mashelle Cooper.
Ora R. Anderson Dion
Ora R. Anderson Dion, 92, of DeRidder, Louisiana departed this life on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at her residence in DeRidder, LA. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2008 from 5pm – 9pm at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, and from 12pm until service time Monday, September 8, 2008 at 2:00 PM in Myers Colonial Funeral Home, with the Rev. George Glass and Rev. James Glass officiating. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Survivors include a Son: George K. Dion of DeRidder, Louisiana; 2 brothers: Harry Anderson of DeRidder, and Homer Anderson of DeRidder; 1 Sister: Naomi Glass of DeRidder; 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Ms. Dion was preceded in death by her husband: George O. Dion and by her daughter: Sable Davis.
Eleanor S. Snapp
