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Bobbie Harper Pippin Evans
Bobbie Harper Pippin Evans, 84, entered into the eternal rest Saturday, April 14, 2018 in Sulphur, LA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mittie Harper; brothers, Frank (Bo Beep) and Donnie Harper and daughter, Debra Ann Pippin.
She is survived by her son, Brad (Becky) Pippin; daughter, Cindy (Joe) Mulkey; grandchildren, Nikki Pippin Cormier, Chris Pippin, Marnie Sullivan and Shay Mulkey; great grandchildren, Lakyn Lejeune, Tristyn and Gage Pippin, Corbin Cormier; great-great grandchildren, Leah and Ross Lejeune; sister, Betty Harper Young; brother; Billy Joe Harper (Regina) and numerous nieces and nephews.
The celebration of life will be held in the chapel of Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM until the time of funeral service at 2:00 PM. Reverend Randy Harper will officiate. Burial will follow at Merryville cemetery in Merryville, LA.
The family would like to express their heartful thank you to the Nurses and Caregivers of Holly Hill Nursing Home in, Sulphur, LA.
Steven Henry Tavares
Steven Henry Tavares, Sr., 61, of DeRidder, LA, born on January 26, 1957 in Honolulu, Hawaii, passed from this life on Thursday, April 12, 2018.
He served his country in the Army during the Vietnam era and after his service, decided to stay in the Leesville/ DeRidder area. He was an all-around great person, and he was a professional singer and multi-talented musician, gardener extraordinaire and succeeded in most every venture he started. He will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved him.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 33 years Renate Tavares of DeRidder, LA; sons, Steven Tavares, Jr. and wife Brenda and Shaun Tavares and wife Marjorie both of DeRidder, LA; parents, Richard and Germaine Tavares of Hawaii; brothers, Richard Tavares, Jr. and Anthony Tavares both of Hawaii; sisters, Charmane Tavares and Gerry Lynn Tavares both of Hawaii; ten grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 15, 2018, from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, April 16, 2018 also at Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Rev. Buddy Freeman will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Steven Tavares, Jr., Shaun Tavares, Chaston Tavares, Travis Franklin, Tanner Tavares and Adam Harriman. Burial will follow at Beauregard cemetery in DeRidder, LA.
Helen Ruth Spikes Walker
Helen Ruth Spikes Walker, 71, of DeRidder, LA, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.
Those left to cherish her memory are her three daughters, Loraine Washington, Felicia Smith, Aura Reynolds, all of DeRidder, LA; seven brothers; Donald Spikes (Delores) of DeRidder, LA, Ellis Spikes (Rendia) of DeRidder, LA, Edgar Spikes (Janice) of Merryville, LA, Joe Spikes of Bancroft, LA, John Spikes (Christina) of Moss Bluff, LA, Mac Spikes (Michele) of DeRidder, LA, Reggie Spikes of Bancroft, LA; one sister, Shirley Childs (Jimmy) of Bancroft, LA; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Lester Spikes; mother, Gertie B. Harris; stepmother, Lorene Spikes; sister, Bessie Jenkins; brother, James Ivy Spikes; and her son, Noman L. Walker.
Visitation and service will be held on Sunday, April 15, 2018 from 9:00AM-2:00PM until the time of service at 2:00PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home, in DeRidder, LA. Reverend Wilfert Williams will officiate.
Burial will follow at Spikes cemetery in Bancroft, LA.
Murlin Mackie Bowlin
Murlin Mackie Bowlin, 82, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Friday, April 6, 2018.
Visitation will begin Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 6:00 – 9:00PM at First United Pentecostal Church in Merryville, LA.
Visitation will continue and service will be held on Sunday, April 15, 2018, also at First United Pentecostal Church, beginning at 10:00 AM until the time of service at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Merryville cemetery in Merryville, LA.
John Robert Faulkner
John Robert Faulkner, 64, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, April 8, 2018.
Mr. Faulkner served his country in the United States Army and retired after 22 years of service. He loved to do yardwork and was a handyman that could fix all kinds of things. John was a mentor to all that needed his advice.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 34 years, Pamela Faulkner of DeRidder, LA; sons, John Robert Faulkner III and Eddie DeWayne Clemmons of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Sunni Shanai Faulkner of DeRidder, LA; father, John Lee Faulkner of South Boston, VA; mother, Dorothy Mae Robinson of Maryland; sisters, Doris, Jennifer, Lisa of Virginia and Gloria of Maryland. He also had four grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 13, 2018 from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Sweet Home Baptist Church. Reverend Alvin Peters will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be the Deacons of Sweet Home Baptist Church. Burial will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, April 16, 2018 at Central Louisiana Veterans cemetery in Leesville, LA.
Johnny James Bennett
Johnny James Bennett, 71, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, April 6, 2018.
Johnny proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he was wounded in action during the Vietnam Conflict. He continued to serve his country and retired from the US Army after 21 years of service.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 33 years, Carol Lynell Bennett of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Sandra Dougherty and husband Walter of Sulphur Springs, TX, Margie Buck of Great Falls, MT; brothers, Jimmy Bennett and Eddy Bennett, both of Stockton, GA; sisters, Linny Morgan and Rosa Lee McCullough, also both of Stockton, GA; six grandchildren: Kayla Anderson, Tony Anderson, Alyssa Ridenour, Amanda Daniels, Christopher Buck and Brian James Buck; nine great grandchildren, and a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Mary Bennett and five brothers and sisters.
Visitation and service will be held on Monday, April 9, 2018 from 1:00-2:00PM until the time of service at 2:00PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home, in DeRidder, LA. Brother Zale Lewis will officiate. Burial will follow at Beauregard cemetery in DeRidder, LA.
Julian Pernell Turner, Jr.
Brother Julian Pernell Turner, Jr. sunrise came on Good Friday, March 30, 2018 in Jamaica, NY. He was born at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX on June 22, 1948 to the late MSgt. Julian P. Turner, Sr. (born in Montgomery County MD) and the late Pearl B. Clark Turner (born in Rapides Parish).
Julian was baptized at an early age by Rev. E. K. Robinson at Starlight Missionary Baptist Church in DeRidder, LA. He later became a faithful member of Truth Faith Pentecostal Church, Jamaica, NY. Julian was preceded in death by the following: his wife Evangelist Diann Stokes-Turner; his brothers Chester Seymore and Edward C. Turner (Pee Wee); his sister Elizabeth R. Seymore Harris (Lizzie Ruth); his son-in-law Michael Kempf.
He leaves to cherish his memories: one daughter – Rhonda D. Turner Kempf of Savannah, GA; one son – Rickey D. Turner (Tranessa) of Florida; and their mother Geraldine T. Ashworth; one brother – Floyd Seymore (Betty) of Natchitoches, LA; three sisters – Martha Seymore Archinard (Thomas) of Lake Charles, LA; Brenda J. Turner Baker of Charlotte, NC: Dorenda E. Turner of Pearland, TX; Deborah J. Turner Guillory (Nathaniel) of Lake Charles, LA. Also…Grandchildren Michael, Anthony, Dominique Kempf; Gracie, Elijahawon, Ricky, Julian, Devoughn, Rakessa, Travonna Turner; Great-grandchildren Elena and Honesty Kempf; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, greats, and friends in Jamaica, NY, DeRidder, LA, Lake Charles, LA, Charlotte, NC, Huntsville, AL, Orlando, FL, Murfreesboro, TN…
There will be a graveside memorial service honoring our loved one on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 4PM at Beauregard cemetery in DeRidder, LA. Prayers by Reverend Kenneth Harris (nephew) and Reverend John Crosby.
Alvie Bailey
Alvie Bailey, 86, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 3, 2018.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Stephen Young & Beddie of Arlington, TX, Glenn Bailey & Peggy of Ferris, TX and Roy Bailey of Orange, TX; daughters, Patricia Gail Grooms of Leesville, LA and Melinda Vincent & Steve of Kaufman, TX; sister, Yvonne Banks of Leesville, LA; daughter-in-law, Vickie Bailey of Orange, TX; Thirteen Grandchildren and Numerous Great Grandchildren; also a host of family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Betty Bailey; son, Thomas Bailey; parents, Elmo & Ida Bailey; brothers, Clarence, Lawrence and Wick Bailey; and sister, Eva Parrott.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 6, 2018 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Providence Baptist Church in Rosepine, LA. Brother Arlen Smith will officiate. Pallbearers will be James Young, Michael Humphrey, Austin Bailey, Scott Bailey and Benji Vincent. Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph Smith, Nathan Grooms and Jeremiah Smith.
Burial will follow at John C. White cemetery in Rosepine, LA.
Deborah Ann Cotlon Matthews
Celebration of the life of Deborah Ann Matthews
Deborah was born in New Orleans, LA on August 6, 1957 to Frank and Aline Cotlon. She grew up with her 13 siblings of whom she was the baby girl. In 1976, she met her future husband, Richard Matthews III, who played trombone in a local funk band. It was love at first sight and they were later married
in Junction City, KS in January 1979. She spent the following 12 years supporting her military husband and was fully devoted to raising her sons, Wallace and Lionel. She was blessed and fortunate in her travels and lived in various states throughout the U.S., including three years in Anchorage, Alaska, and even spent 6 years abroad in Wurzburg, Germany. She possessed an incredible zeal for life and found tremendous joy in her children, her husband, her extended family and in traveling the globe. She was quick to snap a pic, had a passion for fashion, and with regard to the New Orleans Saints… a bigger fan there ain’t! These are the things that brought a smile to her face and she wore that smile even as she was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, March 28, 2018.
Deborah was preceded in death by her mother, Aline Cotlon; father, Frank Cotlon; brothers, Joseph and Wallace Cotlon, Lester and Anthony Powell and sister, Joyce Powell.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Matthews III; sons, Wallace Powell and Lionel Matthews; brothers, Preston and Frankie Powell; sisters, Lucille Gordon, Lillie Cotlon-Gettridge, Dorothy Fields, Helen Reece, Rosemary Coleman and Theresa Smith; Aunt Hazel Stewart; grandsons, Lionel Jr. and Xavier Matthews and Isaiah Powell. Her nieces and nephews are far too numerous to count but rest assured, she had more than enough love to cover them all.
Deborah served faithfully as a member of Church of Transformation FGBC pastored by Ernest J. Arthur. Though she will be truly missed, it is abundantly clear that her memory and legacy will flourish indefinitely, whereas she may rest in peace.
The family would like to express warm and sincere regards and gratitude to everyone who has shown love and support during this time of bereavement.
A memorial service will be held to honor and celebrate Deborah on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at 12:00 PM at Church of Transformation Full Gospel Baptist Church, 308 N. 5th St., Leesville, LA 71446. Repass to follow at this same location.
