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William Pelt
October 27, 1941 - April 18, 2016
William Dalton Pelt, 74, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Monday, April 18, 2016 at his home. William was a graduate of Northwestern State University and served in the U.S. Navy. He loved his family and had a soft spot in his heart for the elderly and made regular visits to Rosepine Nursing Home. He loved his litter of maltese puppies and he loved his cattle and horses. William was a building contractor for many years and owner of The Oaks restaurant.
Those left to cherish his memory are siblings, Billy Ray Pelt and wife Velma of Orange, TX, Rosemary Pelt Braun of Beaumont, TX, Charleston Pelt and wife Dodie of Rosepine, LA, Charlene Pelt O’Banion and husband Robert of Parma, OH, Gayle Pelt Wentzel and husband Homer of DeRidder, LA, James Douglas Pelt of Panama City Beach, FL, Barbara Lee Pelt Cooley and husband Dennis of Rosepine, LA, and Geraldine Pelt Governale and husband Sam Michael of Grandberry, TX.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2016 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at
Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral service will be Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 1:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rosepine cemetery in Rosepine, LA.
Herbert Green
September 24, 1928 - April 15, 2016
Herbert Lee Green, 87, Rosepine, LA passed from this life on Friday, April 15, 2016 in Lake Charles, LA. Mr. Green was a Mason for over 50 years. He was President of the Rosepine Dixie Youth Association for 40 years. Mr. Green was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and worked for 40 years in Civil Service at Ft. Polk.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Peggy Green of Rosepine, LA; son, Randall Green of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Debbie Pate & husband Ray of Dry Creek, LA, Terry Jopling of Rosepine, LA, Farah Reyna-Heimerman & husband Mike of New Orleans, LA; brother, Jack Green & wife Lucille of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; grandchildren, Lauren Rush & husband Trent of Leesville, LA, Chance Green of DeRidder, LA; great grandchild, Hendrix Lee Rush of Leesville, LA; special nieces, Elsie Hickman & husband Earl of Lake City, FL, Carol Moore and husband Kirk of Moss Bluff, LA.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sherry Green Reyna; parents, Buford & Harriett Green; brothers, Virgil Green, James Green; sisters, Letha Nester, Lela Mae Polk.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2016 from 5:00pm until 9:00 at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 2:00pm at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Burial will follow at Lewis cemetery in DeRidder, LA.
Amos Luster Jr.
June 10, 1942 - April 13, 2016
Amos Lee Luster Jt. 74 of DeRidder was called to his heavenly home, Wednesday, April 13, 2916 at DeRidder Retirement and Rehab. He was in the Graduating Career Class of 1959. He served for this country as a World War II Veteran and was a life member of the VFW Post 3619.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters: Tameka Blake (Calvin) and Deseria Swann. Two sisters: Adelle Williamson and Jean Newsome (Jasper). Three brothers Charles Ray Jackson (Princine) of Atlanta, GA, Roshell Shillow and Steven Brand (Della). Five Grandchildren and Great grandchildren and A host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maydell Jackson and father Amos Luster Sr.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 from 9:00 AM until times of service at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Myers Colonial Funeral in DeRidder, LA. Burial will follow at VA cemetery in Fort Polk, LA.
Karen Read Schlett
September 27, 1951 - April 12, 2016
Karen L. Read Schlett, 64, of Houston, TX, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Houston, TX. Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Randy Michael Morrison and friend, Sherry Luce, and Norman Schlett and wife Jenni all of Houston, TX; parents, Gerald and Gene Read of Merryville, LA; brother, Gerry Read of Orange, TX; grandchildren, Jaden Schlett, and twins, Gracie and Charlie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Schlett.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church, 203 Hwy 111, Merryville, LA. Elder Gerald Read and Elder Chad Boone will officiate.
Albert Brown
October 7, 1054 - April 12, 2016
Albert Lee Brown, 61, of DeRidder, LA; passed from this life on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at his residence.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sisters: Dorothy Davis of DeRidder, LA and Shirley Brown and husband Alouther of Dallas, TX: brothers: Effion Brown, Jr. of DeRidder, LA and Talton Brown and wife Lorraine of DeRidder, LA: Special Friend, Samuel Wilson. And a hoist of nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by: Parents, Effion Brown Sr. and Earma Brown: brother, Freddie Brown: nephew, Effion Brown, III.
There will be no services at this time.
SusanBennett
December 14, 1948 - April 11, 2016
Susan Jean Bennett, 67, of Sulphur, LA, passed from this life on Monday, April 11, 2016 in Sulphur, LA. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 35 years, Elmer Bennett of Sulphur, LA; children, Greg Sittig and Dena Leblanc of Sulphur, LA, Cindy Vige and husband Francis of Eunice, La, Jake Sittig and Sherry Deaton of Sulphur, LA, Kim Sittig and Wesley White of Vinton, LA, and Mike Bennett of Sulphur, LA; brothers, Paul Remedies of Shreveport, LA, and Richard Remedies and wife Patty of Shreveport; sisters, Tammy Harper of Shreveport, LA, and Norma Bowers of Sioux Falls, SD; step mother, Nancy Remedies of Shreveport, LA brother-in-law, Louis Algood of Shreveport; 10 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2016 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Antioch Baptist Church in Vinton, LA and Thursday, April 14, 2016 from 9:00am until time of funeral service at 2:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Burial will follow at Cannon cemetery in Merryville, LA. Rev. Russell Beard and Rev. Gerald Read will officiate.
Jack Dempsey Franks
September 12, 1922 - April 10, 2016
Jack Dempsey Franks, 93, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, April 10, 2016. He was a WWII veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Ronnie Franks and wife Linda of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Chad Franks and wife Vanda of DeRidder, LA, Tara Franks Cudd and husband Craig of Moss Bluff, LA, and Angela Franks Jackson of DeRidder, LA; great grandchildren, Payge, Macy, Abie, Alex, Mallory, Lane, Aryanna, and Violet; and brother, James Everett Franks of Lumberton, TX. He was preceded in death by his wife Alva Smith Franks; and parents, Edgar Walter and Ida Estella Franks; sisters, Evelyn and Freddie; and brothers, Ruel, Digger, Ocie and Monk .
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Boxwood Church of Christ in Bivens, LA. Funeral service is Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 10:00am at Boxwood Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Bivens cemetery.
Charles Calloway
April 10, 1935 - April 10, 2016
Charles Calloway, 81, DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Sunday, April 10, 2016 in Lake Charles, LA. Charles was a 32nd degree Mason in Rosepine, and was a volunteer Blue Jacket at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong hunter and fisherman and enjoyed camping and travelling.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Nettie Calloway; sons, Marty Calloway and wife Melanie of Sulphur, LA, and Barry Calloway and wife Marlee of N Augusta, SC; brothers, Earl Calloway of Castleberry, AL and Wayne Calloway of Monroeville, AL; sister, Mary Bethume of Castleberry, AL; grandchildren, Mandi Thebner, Matthew Calloway, Erin Calloway, Grant Calloway; great grandchildren, Audrey Thebner, Austin Thebner, and Delilah Calloway. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Margie Calloway.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 14, 2016 from 5:00pm until 9:00 at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral service will be Friday April 15, 2016 at 10:00am at Temple Baptist Church in DeRidder, LA. Burial will follow at Rosepine cemetery in Rosepine, LA. Rev. Frank Ott will officiate.
Idell McCurley
December 16, 1920 - April 7, 2016
Idell Blackmon McCurley was born on the family farm near Merryville, Louisiana, to James Clark and Roxie (Whiddon) Blackmon on December 26, 1920. She passed away on April 7, 2016, in Austin, Texas.
Idell’s visitation will be Monday, April 11 from 6-8pm and her funeral will be Tuesday, April 12 at 1:00pm both at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana. The burial will be in Cannon cemetery, Merryville, Louisiana.
While attending Merryville High School, she met Barney McCurley. They later were married
January 9, 1941, while Barney was working as a city surveyor for DeRidder, Louisiana.
Barney joined the US Navy and left for the Pacific Theatre during WWII with the Seabees. On his return home, using the skills he learned during the war, he was hired by Sun Oil Company Seismograph Division. During that employment, Idell and Barney moved to 58 towns before retirement. In each location, Idell made a home for her husband while raising two daughters. Her first priorities were to get her girls in school and to find a church.
Retiring to DeRidder was a lifelong goal. In addition to being active in First Baptist Church, Idell was in Eastern Star and part of the support group for the Masonic and Lions Club projects and activities. Since she was a great cook, everyone wanted her to be involved.
Fourteen years after Barney’s death, Idell moved to a retirement community in Austin, Texas to be close to one of her daughters.
She is survived by daughters Nelda (Ken) Helt of Stillwater, Oklahoma, and Hilda (David) Harnden, of Austin, Texas, grandchildren Sheri (Jacob)
Helt of Oklahoma City, and Clint (Sandra) Harnden and great-granddaughter Kennedy of College Station, Texas.
She was predeceased by son Barney Sherrell McCurley, husband Barney McCurley, two brothers Jay Blackmon, John Blackmon, and five sisters Lillie Kidder, Goldie Mahoney, Florine Starks, Lottie Calaway, and Octavia Hickman.
