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Robert Palmer
Robert O. “Bobby” Palmer, 69, Passed away on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at his residence.
Bobby retired from Nichols Construction after many years of service. He was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman and he loved spending time with his family. Bobby was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and a very special neighbor.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Bettie Sue Palmer of DeQuincy; sons, Robert E. Palmer and wife Sandra of Sulphur, Ronald E. “Ronnie” Palmer and wife Mary of Nibletts Bluff, and Karl Dartez and wife Mona of Longville; sister, Dewanna Simon and husband Wayne of Starks; uncle, Vernon Clark of Nibletts Bluff; grandchildren, Lynn, Justin, Julia, Chad, Sierra, and Gunner; and great-grandchildren, Cameron and Cheyenne.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orval and Effie Palmer; sister, Wanda Landry; and brother, James Calvin Palmer.
His funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, at Hixson-Snider Funeral Home in DeQuincy. Burial followed the service at Masonic Cemetery.
Visitation was held from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, and continued at 8 a.m. on Tuesday until the time of service at the funeral home.
Amy Perkins
Amy L. Perkins, 94, of DeQuincy Passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2012 at her residence.
Mrs. Perkins was the oldest living member of the First United Pentecostal Church. She loved fishing, hunting and gardening. She was one of a kind.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo T. Perkins; son, Amos David Perkins; daughter, Bonnie Royer, brothers, Lloyd Stanley, Henry Stanley and Billy Stanley; and sisters, Mamie Perkins and Gloria Jean Rose.
Survivors include her sons, Carl David Perkins and Billy Glenn Perkins, both of DeQuincy; daughters, Virginia L. Smith, Mayona Lou McDonald, Delma Perkins, and Wanda Jean Holley, Letha VanWinkle and Iona Parker, all of DeQuincy; brothers; Archie Lee Stanley of Starks and Huelyn Stanley of Lunita; sisters, Nora Stanley of Lunita, Nancy Perkins of Starks, Daisy Stanley of Lunita and Nannie Humble of Starks; 22 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday Dec. 30, at the First Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. Burial was in Miller Cemetery
under the direction of Hixson-Snider Funeral Home.
Visitation was held on Saturday, Dec. 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. and resumed on Sunday from 8 to 11 a.m. at Hixson- Snider Funeral Home Chapel and then from 1 p.m. until service time at the church.
Emma Trahan
Emma Louise Morris Trahan, 53, of Starks died at 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Trahan was born Mar. 5, 1959 in Lake Charles and has lived in Starks for almost 30 years. She ran Trahan’s Hardware with her husband for 14 years and then worked at WalMart in customer service for 15 years. She also volunteered for Starks EMS for a number of years and recently for AARP and United Way Tax Services.
Mrs. Trahan enjoyed cooking, gardening and growing roses. She collected frogs and thimbles and was an avid couponer. She was always willing to help others in need.
Mrs. Trahan is survived by her husband of 40 years, Eugene Trahan of Starks; children, Belinda Sargent and husband Larry Sargent, Jr. of Lake Charles, Kimberly Wheeler and husband Max of Sulphur, Jennifer Dupre and husband Douglas of Starks, Amber Trahan of Sulphur, and Jonathan Trahan of Starks; brothers, Bobby Morris, Charles Morris and wife Wanda, and Gary Morris and wife Betty, all of Lake Charles; sister, Gayla Trahan and husband Jean of Lake Charles; mother-in-law, Ethel Arabie and husband Wilson of Lake Charles; and grandchildren, Elizabeth and Ryan Courmier, James and Hannah Sargent, Brittany, Charles, and Michael Watkins, Travis Muth, Ava and Jakk Haden Greer, Ma’Kenna and Zoey Sample and Lilly Jayde Trahan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Viola Fox Morris; son-in-law, Gerald Courmier; and father-in-law, Alvin Trahan.
Her funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, at the First Baptist Church of Starks. Reverend Tony Bourque officiated. Burial followed in Miller Annex Cemetery
in Starks under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Visitation was held Tuesday from 4 to 10 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center. Visitation continued on Wednesday from 9 a.m.
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Morrill Alston, Sr.
Morrill Glenn Alston, Sr., 71, of Singer, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, in DeRidder.
He was born in Singer and attended Singer High School. He worked for Jones Tractor in DeRidder and then worked for Brown & Root in Valliant, Okla. He retired from Boise Cascade in July 2007, after over 30 years as a mechanic. He was a member of Singer Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Venita Doescher Alston of Singer; daughter, Tammi Hanchey and husband Bret of DeRidder; son, Morrell Alston, Jr., and wife Janet of DeRidder; sisters, Arlene Cornwell of Merryville, Bobbie Spivey and husband Ron of DeRidder; brother, Jack Alston and wife Joyce of Singer; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayburn and Odie Miers Alston, and brothers Norris, Don and Alvin Alston.
A graveside service was held on Friday, Jan. 4, at Newlin Cemetery
in Singer. Rev. Jerome Hayes officiated.
Peggy McCullough
Peggy McCullough, 66, of Merryville, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at her daughter’s home.
She was a native of Green Island community of Starks. She was a member of Bethel Grove United Pentecostal Church.
Funeral services were held Jan. 3, at Bethel Grove United Pentecostal Church in Merryville. Rev. Roy Hoosier and Bro. Gerald Read officiated. Burial was in Hyatt Cemetery
in Fields under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home, DeRidder.
Survivors include her husband, William Junior McCullough of Merryville; daughters, Angie Eaves and husband, Randy and Renee Mouton and husband Lamar, all of Merryville; sons, Roger McCullough and Walter McCullough both of Merryville; one sister; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Robert Myers
Robert “Bob” Myers, 71, of Merryville, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at Merryville Nursing Center.
Survivors include his daughters, Rhonda Nichols and husband, Stormy of Call, Texas , Tonya Royer and husband, Paul of DeQuincy; sons, Robert Myers Jr. and wife, Becky of Russell, Ken., Jackie Freeman and wife, Peggy of Kirbyville, Texas ; sisters, Mildred McDonald of DeRidder, Jackie Womack of Merryville and Wanda Keel of DeRidder; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
His funeral will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. The Rev. Carlton Jackson and Rev. Danny Bentson will officiate. Burial will be in Merryville Cemetery
under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.
John Smith
John Henry “Johnny Boy” Smith, 79, a native of DeQuincy and resident of Humble, Texas died at Hermann Memorial Hospital in Houston, Texas on May 3, 2013. He served in the U. S. Navy in Korea and VietNam. He was Lutheran by faith.
Johnny felt he was the richest man in the world because he had four wonderful daughters. To state that he was a loving father, grandfather and friend is a drastic understatement. His family and friends were the apple of his eye. Johnny loved to garden and fish.
He is survived by four daughters, Deborah Holloway and son by marriage, John Holloway of Humble Texas , Susan Crocker of Angleton, Texas , Sherri Little and husband Junior of Onalaska, Texas and Johnni Smith of Humble, Texas , five brothers, Jack Donald Smith of Anderson, California, Thomas W. Smith of Angleton, Texas , Walter Smith of Pennsylvania and George Wayne Smith of California; and one sister, Verbilie Kellebrew of Starks; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Thomas Smith and Lucy Verbilie Hyatt Smith; his brother, Ray Smith; his grandsons, John Holloway, III and Michael Adam Chandler; great-grandson, Dalton Jacob Helms; and son-in-law, Freddy W. Crocker.
The family received friends on Tuesday, May 7, at Christensen Funeral Home, DeQuincy, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The funeral was held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, at Christensen Funeral Home. interment was at Hyatt Cemetery
in Fields.
Merle Browning
On Aug. 21, 2013, our loving Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Uncle and Friend, Capt. Merle R. Browning (USAF, Ret.), 81, of Pineville left this world peacefully, to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and be reunited with his beloved wife of 60 years, Clara “Babe” Browning.
Merle was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and patriot and shaped the lives of so many people in this world and will continue to do so in the next. Through community service, military service, service to his church and countless measures of guidance to anyone who asked, he helped make this world a better place and pave the way for new generations to enjoy a better life in this great country.
Merle was born on Sept. 20, 1931 in East St. Louis, Ill., the only son to Baptist Minister Daniel Travis Browning and Velma Louise Browning. Eventually, D. T. Browning’s ministries brought the family to DeQuincy, where Merle settled and eventually met his beloved wife, Babe Clarke Browning, daughter of DeQuincy’s Joseph R. Clarke and Clara Clarke. A career in the U.S. Air Force sent Merle and Babe all over the world as they established their new family, with children Charlotte, Mark, Roger and Randy, traveling to the Far East and Europe and throughout the United States. His commitment to God, Country and Family created a solid foundation that formed his core values that never wavered up to his passing on Aug. 21.
Following Merle’s distinguished career in the Air Force, he, Babe and the family retired to their hometown of DeQuincy, where Merle and Babe purchased a jewelry store on Pine Street to establish Browning Jewelers. He then served DeQuincy as President of the Rotary Club, President of the DeQuincy Chamber of Commerce, Deacon at First Baptist Church and confidant to adults and youngsters alike who desired his guidance. He never backed away from a challenge, never denied a favor.
In 1973, Merle began a third career with Missouri Pacific Railroad and ultimately Union Pacific Railroad as an engineer, retiring in 1996. During this time, he further served his country by serving in the Louisiana National Guard from 1981 to 1991. At this point, with kids long on their own and his work done, he did what anyone would do; he went bass fishing, moving to Toledo Bend Lake with Babe to finally settle down and get some rest.
He lived the rest of his life relaxing, traveling, and participating in every church activity available. They eventually settled in Pineville where he cared for Babe as she battled cancer to the end of her blessed life when she parted this world on July 15, 2013. His heart was broken and we know that they are in each other’s arms now and forever.
Merle was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Travis Browning and Velma Louise Browning; infant grandson, Daniel Ross Browning; and his loving wife, Clara “Babe” Browning.
Survivors include: children, Charlotte, Mark, Roger and Randy; grandchildren, Jason Barber and Jessica Chapman, Matthew and Rachel Browning, and Anna Juliette Browning; great-grandchildren, Anderson and Georgia Claire Cruse, and Ethan Barber; daughter- and son-in-laws, Connie Browning, Dan Lyndsay, Kristen Browning and Wes Chapman.
We love you, Dad, and honor the amazing life and gentle love that you so unselfishly gave to us. Your calming presence is sorely missed. Rest in Peace.
Pallbearers were Deacons of First Baptist Church of DeQuincy. Visitation was held Sunday, Aug. 25, from 3 to 6 p.m. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, officiated by Rev. Gil Arthur, with a full military burial following at Perkins Cemetery
in DeQuincy.
Family and friends are asked to forego sending flowers, and instead, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society in Babe and Merle Browning’s name.
Michael Broxson
Michael Terry Broxson, 43, Passed away on Monday Aug. 19, 2013 in DeQuincy.
Born in Lake Charles, Michael lived in DeQuincy. He was a member of The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. He worked as a DCS Tech for the Westlake Group. He was a graduate of DeQuincy High School and McNeese State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Technology. He was a member of the McNeese Debate Team.
He loved his children and family and introduced them to his love of technology. He even gave his children i-Pads for their birthday. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, M.T. and Rena Broxson.
Survivors include his wife, Suzann Broxson; parents, Terry and Jolene Broxson of DeQuincy; children, Matthew and Emily Kayte Broxson of DeQuincy; brother, Cory Broxson and wife, Denise, of DeQuincy; sister, Alicia Guidry and husband, David, of DeQuincy; grandparents, Readis and Patsy Horn and Edward and Paula Burnitt.
His funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, at The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy. Rev. Wayne Neyland and Rev. T. D. Cardwell officiated. Burial was in McFatter Cemetery
under the direction of Hixson-Snider Funeral Home.
Visitation was held on Thursday, Aug. 22, from 5 until 9 p.m. and resumed on Friday at 8 a.m. until service time in the church.
Gertie Royer
Gertie Grace Royer, born July 18, 1932, Passed away on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 in a local hospital. She was the daughter of Mallard (M. V.) and Vertie (Brown) Richard.
Survivors include her children, Garland Royer and wife Susan of DeQuincy, Darryl Royer and wife Connie of Singer and Carol Marcantel of DeQuincy; brother, Jerry Richard of DeQuincy; sister, Delores Royer of Ragley; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Willis Ray (Pat) Royer, Jr.; parents; siblings, A.J. Richard, Milton Richard, Wilford Richard, Barbara McKelvey and Doris Suchanek.
Her funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, in Hixson-Snider Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Ray Hoosier, Jr. officiating. Burial was in Rigmaiden Cemetery.
Visitation was held on Friday, Aug. 23, from 5 to 9 p.m. and resumed on Saturday at 8 a.m. until service time in the funeral home.
Carl Anderpont
Carl Matthew "Matt" Andrepont, 49, died Monday, Aug. 19, 2013 in his residence.
He was a faithful Catholic, who deepened his faith by attending Cursillo in Prairie Ronde.
He is survived by his wife, Kimberlie Hall Andrepont of Sulphur; daughters, Laiken Nicole and Fallon Paige Andrepont, both of Sulphur; mother, Audrey Brasseaux Andrepont Fontenot and step-father, Roy Fontenot of Iowa; sisters, Judy Ann Andrepont, Bret Hoffpauir of Holmwood, Pamela Andrepont Graham of Sulphur and Priscilla Andrepont of DeQuincy.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leander and brother, Tony Andrepont.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, Aug. 24, at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Father Ernest Corriveau officiated.
Jerald Baker
Jerald Clinton Baker, 71, of Paragould died Friday, Aug. 23, 2013 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. He was born in Indian Village. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness. He retired after 10 years from the Greene County Court House.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dicie Baker; three brothers; and one sister.
He is survived by his wife Jo Ann Baker, two children, Rhonda and husband Neil Laffoon and Jeff and wife Christina Baker, all of Paragould, two grandchildren; two sisters Doris Williams of DeRidder, and Lois Smith of Sulphur.
Graveside services were held Sunday, Aug. 24 at Brown’s Chapel Cemetery
with Alton Hunt officiating.
James Burge
James W. “Slim Jim” Burge, 63, of DeQuincy, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2013 in a Lake Charles Hospital.
He is survived by one daughter, Lisa Burge of DeQuincy; one stepdaughter, Lee Anna “Sookie’ Stains of Slidell; one son, Michael Burge and wife Selena of DeRidder; three stepsons, Lewis Stains of Missouri, Ernest “Doh Doh” Stains of DeQuincy, and Wayne Stains of Lake Charles; two brothers, Anthony Burge and wife Benita of Singer, and Doug Burge of Rosepine; two sisters, Mary Hyatt and husband Donald of Singer and Louise Cooley and husband Gene of Rosepine; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Pentecostal House of Praise in DeQuincy. Rev. Anthony Kennon officiated.
Marie Hyatt
Marie Charlton Hyatt, 89 of Magnolia, Ark., formerly of Houston, Texas , died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 at the Magnolia Regional Medical Center in Magnolia.
She was born May 24, 1924 in Eunice to the late Jesse Melvin and Anna Lela (Medlin) Charlton and was preceded in death by her three brothers.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Magnolia and has been a longtime active member in children’s ministry and women’s missions in the communities where she has lived.
Marie is survived by her husband of 69 years, Edwin Hyatt of Magnolia, Ark.; son Edwin Hyatt, Jr. and Barbara of Denver, Col.; daughters Susan Jones and husband Ron of Magnolia, Ark. and Lisa Miller and husband Mark of Conroe, Texas ; grandchildren Melissa Locke and husband Larry of Orange, Texas , Brian Jones and wife Darla of Chickasaw, Ala., Isaac Miller, Ian Miller, Israel Miller, Ilissa Miller, Ilise Miller, and India Miller all of Conroe, Texas ; five great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Visitation was held Friday, Aug. 23 from 5-7 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home. Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. at Lewis Chapel. Bro. Roger Dunlap officiated, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. of Magnolia. Graveside services were held Monday, Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. at McFatter Cemetery
in DeQuincy, under the direction of Hixson-Snider Funeral Home of DeQuincy.
