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James L. Smith Jr.
July 17, 1931 - October 7, 2015
James L. Smith, Jr., 84 of Rogers, AR, passed away October 7, 2015 in Bentonville, AR.
A military graveside service will be held Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 11:00am at Merryville cemetery in Merryville, LA.
Lonnie Davis
April 15, 1961 - October 4, 2015
Lonnie Davis, 54, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life October 4, 2015 in DeRidder, La.
Visitation and Funeral service is Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Olliville Baptist Church in Cottonwood, LA. Visitation will be from 8:00am until time of service at 3:00pm Burial will follow at Miller cemetery in Cottonwood, LA. Rev. Delbert Isbell will officiate.
Ethel Mae Cooley Bennett
December 21, 1922 - October 7, 2015
Ethel Mae Cooley Bennett, 92, of Longville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, George H. Bennett Jr. and wife Dorothy “Doll” of Longville, LA; daughter, Fay Brantley and husband Henry “Cappy” of Longville, LA; husband of Diane Hall, Clay Hall of DeQuincy, LA; brother, Jerry Cooley and wife Glenna of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Mitzi Haley and husband Kiley of Longville, LA, Mark Brantley and wife Jenee’ of Longville, LA, Michael Hall of DeQuincy, LA, and Tyler Hall and wife Marissa of Carlyss, LA; great-grandchildren, Kalene Haley, Laurin Brantley, John Brantley, Morgyn Haley, and Camden Hall.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Bennett Sr.; parents, Lonnie and Eva Cooley; sister, Bessie Wright; brother, Joe Cooley; niece that she raised, Diane Hall.
Visitation will begin at 2:00pm on Friday, October 9, 2015 at Longville Pentecostal Church in Longville, LA. Funeral service will be Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 2:00pm at Longville Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow at Magnolia cemetery in Ragley, LA. Rev. Larry Talent, Rev. Ed Tilley, Rev. Michael Hall, and Bro. Russell Burgess will officiate. Services are under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.
Quintilla Reichley
July 13, 1921 - October 5, 2015
Quintilla Reichley, 94, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, October 5, 2015 at her home. She was born July 13, 1921 in Merryville, LA. Mrs. Reichley was employed by Morgan and Lindsey and co-owner of Reichley’s Bakery in DeRidder. She was a longtime member of Pineridge Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and was involved in WMU. She liked working in her yard, and spending time with family and friends.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Glen Reichley and wife Janet of DeRidder, LA; granddaughter, Jennifer Reichley of DeRidder, LA; grandsons, Jacob Reichley and wife Jenae of Ruston, LA, and Jonathan Reichley of Shreveport, LA; stepsons, Hugh Reichley Jr. of Nashville, TN, Charles Reichley of Dallas, GA; step daughter, Charlotte Reichley; step grandson, Simon Reichley and David Reichley all of Nashville, TN; brother, Roy Gill of DeRidder, LA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Chyler and Gertie Gill; 1st husband, Harrison S. Jones; 2nd husband, Hugh E. Reichley, Sr.; sisters, Lucille Slaydon, Lois Lott, Joyce Williams, and Wilda Miller; brothers, Gordy, Finley, Curtis and Louis Gill.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 7, 2015 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Funeral service will be Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 10:00am at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Beauregard cemetery in DeRidder, LA.
Johnnie Raushenberger
August 24, 1922 - October 4, 2015
Johnnie Ola Raushenberger, 93, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at her home. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Patty Goodwin of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Robert T. Smith and wife Mary of DeRidder, LA, and Jimmy Dale Smith and wife Maxine of Evans, LA. She was preceded in by her husband, Charles Raushenberger, parents, Noble and Ola Smith; brother, John "Sam" Raushenberger; sister, Gloria Faye Caples.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2015 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral service will be Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 10:00am at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Sycamore cemetery in Burkeville, TX. Bro. Lindsey Burns will officiate.
Mary Ann Lachney Galbreath
December 9, 1957 - October 1, 2015
Mary Ann Lachney Galbreath, 57, of Pineville, LA, passed from this life on October 1, 2015 in Alexandria, LA. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Tim Lee of DeRidder, LA, David Galbreath Jr. of Birmingham, AL, Courtney Norwood Illig of Ragley, LA, Jennifer Rodriquez, and Eddie Martin both of Greensboro, FL; brothers, Tanzy "Johnny" Lachney and wife Larrine of Hessmer, LA, and Mark Lachney and wife Ashley of Bastrop, LA; and 5 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Joyce Lachney.
Visitation will be held Monday, October 5, 2015 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral service is Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 10:00am. Bro. Tim Lee and Bro. Mark Norwood wil officiate.
Ramona Lee Hickman Carter
February 28, 1979 - September 28, 2015
Ramona Lee Hickman Carter, 36, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, September 28, 2015 at her home. Those left to cherish her memory are her devoted friend, Dennis Noble of Bon Wier, TX; son, Zaethan Hickman of Merryville, LA; daughters, JaCinda Carter and Eunyana Hickman both of Merryville, LA; Dennis’ children, Dennis Williams, Jessica Williams, LaNesha Williams, and Nukeitha Noble; mother, Ester Hickman; father Daniel Hickman Jr. both of Merryville, LA; brothers, Mitchell Henry and wife Gwendolyn of DeRidder, LA, Nathaniel Williams and wife Molly of Bon Wier, TX, and Daniel Hickman of Alexandria, LA; sisters, Cindy Powell and husband Donald of Merryville, LA, Jacqueline Worthen and husband Daniel of Sugartown, LA, and Katherine White and husband Richard of St. Louis, MO; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Michael James Hickman and Joseph Hickman.
Visitation and Funeral service will be held at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Visitation will be Friday, October 2, 2015 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm and Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 10:00am until 2:00pm with funeral service beginning at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at Almadane cemetery in Knight Community. Rev. Ben Derrick will officiate.
Reverend Bishop George L. Glass Jr.
July 8, 1933 - September 26, 2015
Angels rejoced as the Reverend Bishop George L. Glass Jr.'s faith ended in sight on Saturday, September 26, 2015 He passed peacefully from this life into his eternal life at the age of 82. He was born to Reverend George L. Glass, Sr. and Clovie Nichols Glasson July 8, 1933, in DeRidder, Louisiana. He graduated from DeRidder High School as senior class president in 1952. After attending Apostolic Bible Institute in St. Pul Minnesota, he married
the love of his life, J'Nett Burkett, and together they began a beautiful journey which spanned over sixty years.
Their ministry began in 1954, when he was priviledged to serve alongside his father as associate pastor in Baton Rouge, LA. The next five years provided opportunity to pastor churches in Tunica, Bunkie, and Camp 8, Louisiana, before they were led to North Little Rock, Arkansas, in pastorate over 18 years. In 1978, their journey led them back to DeRidder, Louisiana where they ministered to the congregation of First United Pentecostal Church, and served as Director of Marketplace Ministry for Magnolia Life Insurance and Hixson Funeral Homes throughout the state of Louisiana. In 1988, he became the pastor of Souls Harbor in Dry Creek, Louisiana. In 1992, he became the founding pastor of The Ministries of Grace in DeRidder. He was instrumental in establishing churches in surrounding areas, encompassing churches in DeQuincy, Reeves, Evans, and Sulphur.
Among his peers, he was known as the "Pastors' Pastor". He was a true shepherd and a peacemaker, always unhurried, ready to listen, share wisdom and prayers, a counselor and confidant to many.
Bro. Glass was blessed with the ability to touch souls like no one else. He ministered to people right where they were, with no judgement, just a smile, a hug, a joke, a humorous story. He has left a "soul print" on thousands of lives, reaching across the globe. The heart of this humble and great man was simply loving people with the Love of God. His time in the pulpit was just a small thread woven throughout the tapestry of his ministry. It was time spent visiting and serving people He most cherished.
He was gifted at putting people at ease, knowing when to show up, when to speak, when to be silent, always offering his unique love and compassion. He was a recognized and respected face at local and regional hospitals, supporting people through difficult times, content to share conversation with those around him while waiting on that fresh pot of coffee to brew. His many phone calls consisted of, "This is Bro. Glass, just checking to see how you are doing", and always ending in with, "I Love You".
He lived for those around him. He lived to give, he gave to leave, he left to give, he left to build, and he built to change.
Those who continues his legacy are his wife, J'Nett Burkett Glass, Sons, George Lee Glass and wife Karen and Gregg Glass; grandsons, Steven Ross (Jessica), and George "Lee" Glass, II; great grandchildren, Noah, Arielle, and Farrah Ross; one brother, James Glass and wife Mary; two nieces, Judy Taylor (Bob) and Vivki Plyante (Jeff); two great nieces, two great nephews, and a world of family and friends
Visitation for friends and family will be Thursday, October 1, 2015, from Noon until 6 PM. Celebration of his Life will begin at 6:30 PM, at Grace, 1021 W. First St, DeRidder, Louisiana. Homegoing Internment Service will follow at Noon on Friday, at Beauregard cemetery, Hwy 171 South, DeRidder, Louisiana.
In memorial to Bishop Glass, tributes may be directed to his favorite ministry, Soul Soup by Grace, a community soup kitchen, Grace Building Fund, or other ministry of choice.
Funeral services are under the direction of Lesley Chaddick, Charles Perkins, and Hardy Myers.
Willie Seastrunk Sr.
May 19, 1942 - September 23, 2015
On May 19, 1972 in Brookland, Texas…Sendie (Shoulders) Seastrunk and Gordie Seastrunk gave birth to a handsome son named Willie Seastrunk, Sr.
On Wednesday night of September 23, 2015, he went to rest and to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. His guardian angels will continue to watch over him with the help of his parents Sendie and Gordie Seastrunk; First Wife, Mary Hazel Seastrunk; Son, Willie Seastrunk, Jr.; One sister, Sendie Dean and four brothers; D.P. Seastrunk, Olee Seastrunk Sr., Eddie Seastrunk and Billy G. Seastrunk.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory; His wife Doris Seastrunk of DeRidder, LA; One sister, Essie Mae Seastrunk of Jasper, TX; Five brothers, Abel Seastrunk of Alexandria, LA; Leo Seastrunk of Killeen, Tx; Jimmy Lee Seastrunk of Hammond, LA; David (Gloria) Seastrunk of Houston, TX; and Gardie Seastrunk of California. Three sons: Rayford Seastrunk of California; Sheldon (Karen) Mazyck of Many, LA; Willis (Shannon) Bailey of DeRidder, LA and One daughter: Deatria Seastrunk of Dequincy, LA. Stepchildren: Susie (Matthew) Vallaire; Bobbie Franklin, Vanessa Palmer, Gladys Palmer, Stephanie Oguntuase, Diane Palmer, Maxine Stone, Roger (Jena) Palmer and a host of (great) grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Visitation and Funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Sweet Home Baptist Church in DeRidder, LA. Visitation will be from 9:00am until 11:00am with funeral service beginning at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Spring Hill cemetery in Brookeland, TX. Pastor Freddie Thomas and Bro. Willis Seastrunk will officiate.
Jesse "James" Lee Schlomer
May 3, 1974 - September 22, 2015
Jesse “James” Lee Schlomer, 41, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Alison Schlomer; son, Franklin Lee Schlomer of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Bobbie Lee Schlomer, and Rebecca Marie Navarro both of Dry Creek, LA; sisters, Kimberlee Zateeny, and Angel Schlomer both of Sciota, PA. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rose Rollison.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 29, 2015 beginning at 6:00pm with a memorial service beginning at 7:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Bro. Travis “Reaper” Austin will officiate. Burial will be Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Central Louisiana Veterans cemetery in Leesville, LA.
Helen Shope
October 20, 1923 - September 18, 2015
Helen Ruth Thompson Shope, 91, of Longville, LA, died September 18, 2015 in Lake Charles, LA. She was born October 20, 1923 in Baton Rouge, LA. She is survived by her son, Dr. Ted Shope; daughter-in-law, Brenda Shope; and two granddaughters, Klancy Shope Leonard and Darby Shope; nephew, Richard Fortenberry and niece, Donna Ruth Fortenberry Simmons. Funeral services will be graveside at the Merryville cemetery in Merryville, LA on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 10:00am.
