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Sammy Collins
September 23, 1955 - November 13, 2014
Sammy Joe Collins, 59, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at his home. Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Shannon Wayne Calcote of Wichita Falls, KS; brothers, James Collins and wife Lavada of Hoxie, AR, Ricky collins and wife Jeana of DeRidder, LA, ad Gary Barbee and wife Millie of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Barbara Farris of DeRidder, LA, Diane Johnson and husband Don of Keota, OK, Brenda Franks of Merryville, LA, and JoAnn Faciane and husband Bert of Slidell, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Joy Collins; and brother, Larry D. Collins.
Visitation will be held Sunday, November 16, 2014 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral services are Monday, November 17, 2014 at 11:00am at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Old Cypress cemetery in DeRidder, LA.
Laura Samuel
March 14, 1931 - November 12, 2014
Laura Mae Samuel, 83, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Gary Carheel of DeRidder, LA, and Johnnie Carheel of San Diego, CA; daughters, Gladys Brazzle of DeRidder, LA, Ruby Conaway of Goochland, VA, Jacklyn Wesson of Arlington, TX, and Theresa Crutchfield of Bethany, LA; 29 grandchildren and 57 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cunie Samuel; sons, Tommy J. Carheel, Theo Carheel, and David M. Carheel; daughter, Johnnie M. Maxie; sister, Elizabeth Thornton.
Visitation and Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Visitation will be held from 9:00am until 11:00am with funeral service at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Beauregard cemetery in DeRidder, LA. Rev. John Crosley will officiate.
Charlie Parker, Jr.
August 12, 1940 - November 12, 2014
Charlie Parker, Jr., 74, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at his home. Those left to cherish his memory are his Daughters, Glenda Goodwin and husband Michael, and Shelia Clayton and husband Joel; sister, Edna Louise Reynolds and husband Harold all of Merryville, LA; Grandchildren, Joey Goodwin, Devan Goodwin, and Morgan Cheever and husband Willie; Great Grandson, Gavin Goodwin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia Parker; Parents, Donia and Charlie Parker, Sr.; brother, David Parker; and sister, Lillie Allbritton.
Visitation will be held Friday, November 14, 2014 from 5:00pm until 10:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in Deridder, LA. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 11:00am at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Cannon cemetery in Merryville, LA. Rev. Arlen Smith will officiate.
Ella Sykes
October 13, 1951 - November 11, 2014
Ella Mae Sykes, 63, of Leesville, LA passed from this life on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at her home. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Gary Sykes of Leesville, LA; sons, Daron Reed of Leesville, LA, and Gary Sykes, Jr. of Atlanta, GA; daughters, Sonya Reed of Tampa, FL, and Angela Sykes of New Llano, LA; brothers, Cleveland (Frances) Charles of Morivia, CA, James Ray Kimble of Oakdale, LA, Ivy Joe Kimble of Oakdale, LA, Pastor Odell (Phyllis) Kimble of Ville Platte, LA; sister, Bobby Ashley of Leesville, LA; Aunt, Edna Mae (Leroy) Johnson, Oakdale, LA.
Visitation and Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 14, 2014 at Morning Star Church in DeRidder, LA. Visitation will be from 9:00am until time of service at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Central Louisiana Veteran’s cemetery in Leesville, LA.
James "Jeter" Eddleman
October 17, 1969 - November 10, 2014
James “Jeter” Eddleman, 45, of Marthaville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, November 10, 2014 in Natchitoches, LA. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sarah Eddleman of Marthaville, LA; sons, Shane Eddleman of Evans, LA, David Zamora of Marthaville, LA, and Allan Eddleman of Marthaville, LA; daughter, Tarah Brooks of Marthaville, LA; mother, Theresa Veuleman and husband Gary of Pleasant Hill, LA; brothers, George Eddleman and wife Debbie of Singer, LA, Travis Eddleman and wife Toni of Robeline, LA, David Eddleman of DeQuincy, LA, and Roman Eddleman and Robin of Reeves, LA; sisters, Shirley Widener and husband Scott of Bridge City, TX, Lisa Green and husband Darren of Pleasant Hill, LA, Patty Potts of Pleasant Hill, LA, Amanda Eddleman and Richie Farris of Reeves, LA; a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Eddleman.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 12, 2014 beginning at 5:00pm at Good Hope Baptist Church in Singer, LA. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 1:00pm at Good Hope Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Good Hope cemetery in Singer, LA. Rev. Jimmy Clark will officiate.
Evelyn Williamson
June 1, 1925 - November 9, 2014
Evelyn Williamson, 89, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, November 9, 2014 in Leesville, LA. Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Robert L. Salter, and Roger A. Salter and wife Esther; daughter; Wanda M. Puckett and husband Steve all of DeRidder, LA; brother, Norman Yoder of Goshen, IN; grandchildren, Tammie Taylor, Kimberly Champion, Brande Williams, Delwyn Moak, and John Moak; 15 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 10:00am at Diamond Baptist Church in DeRidder, LA. Burial will follow at Lewis cemetery in DeRidder. Rev. Charles Williams will officiate.
Aryana Clark
September 18, 2014 - November 8, 2014
Aryana Symone' Clark, passed from this life on Saturday, November 8, 2014 in Lake Charles, LA. Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Chante Clark; father, Garrett Brown; grandmothers, Sharon Sweet and Ivette Clark; grandfathers, Eddie L. Clark and Aaron Mazyck; aunt Imani Clark; uncles, Eric Clark, Justin Brown and Andre Brown; and host of cousins.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 10:00am at Beauregard cemetery in DeRidder. Rev Hilton Wells will officiate.
Thomas Slaydon
May 28, 1957 - November 7, 2014
Thomas Leland Slaydon, 57, passed from this live on Friday, November 7, 2014 in Alexandria, LA. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Traci Slaydon of DeRidder, LA; brother, John slaydon and wife Michelle of Leesville, LA; sisters, Virginia Pavlik and husband Herbert of Katy, TX, and Patricia Colbert and husband Paul of Missouri City, TX; uncle, Sam Slaydon and wife Billie of Corsicana, TX; grandchildren, Logan and Addyson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leland and Clair Slaydon.
Visitation and a Memorial service will be held Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm until time of Memorial Service at 2:00pm.
Jacob "Jake" Wilbur Seale
June 12, 1922 - November 5, 2014
Jacob Wilbur Seale, 92, of DeRidder, Louisiana, was called home to Heaven on November 5, 2014, surrounded by his loving family.
Jake was born to Perry and Ollie Seale on June 12, 1922. Jake's family was a pioneer family in Beauregard Parish. A logging settlement named Seale, now marked by a sign on Highway 27, was founded between Singer and DeQuincy. Jake's maternal grandfather, Nathan Jones, was a former mayor of DeRidder and Jake was proud to take his great grandchildren to see his grandfather's photo displayed in DeRidder City Hall.
Jake graduated from DeRidder High School where he was the quarterback of the football team and then attended Louisiana Tech. After World War II began, jake left college to enlist in the Navy. During world War II, Jake served aboard the USS Terror, a mother ship mine layer that saw action throughout the Pacific to include the Marshall Islands, Iwo Jima, Guadalcanal and Guam. The USS Terror was the first ship to enter Japan's waters after the atomic bomb. Jake served in the Navy from 1942-1945.
After his honorable discharge from the Navy, Jake returned home to Louisiana and enrolled at LSU. During visits home to DeRidder, he met and married
the love of his life, Mary Katherine Iles of Dry Creek, LA. They were married
65 years until Mary's death in 2012. In 1950, after graduating from LSU with a degree in forestry, Jake returned to DeRidder to work for Crosby Chemical Company and later as Right of Way Manager for Beauregard Electric Cooperative. Jake purchased all of the right of way land necessary for installing new electrical lines form Moss Bluff to Leesville and in doing so, made many new friends.
Jake was also very active in the community serving as President of the Kiwanis Club, DHS Band Boosters, and the Campfire Girls Council. A founding member of the Beauregard Country Club, he was instrumental in building the golf course. Jake and a group of friends held an "executive board meeting" every weekday at 1pm on the 1st tee for many years. Jake loved coaching Little League Baseball even though he had no sons, only daughters and many still call him "Coach". Recognizing a need, he and several colleagues built the first baseball diamond in DeRidder where the current ones now stand at West Park. A lifelong loyal LSU fan, Jake fervently rooted for his Tigers and "coached" them from his easy chair in front of the television. Caring for others, he volounteered at God's Food Box and for the First Baptist Church Missions Packing Teams well into his 90's.
Jake was a man's man--strong with a firm handshake and a ready smile. Not only an avid golfer, Jake was an avid hunter who loved the sound of a duck call, the crack of a shotgun, and the taste of the gumbo made from the day's harvest. He took great joy in beating everyone at dominoes and Rook. He kept an immaculate lawn and a roaring fire in his fireplace no matter the temperature. A man with natural rhythm, he loved to dance and was still dancing with the girls at the beauty shop every Wednesday morning until he died. Jake lived life with gusto, proudly adored his family, and faithfully served God. He was the longest serving member of First Baptist Church of Deridder.
Jake was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary, his parents, Perry & Ollie Seale, his brother, Brent Seale, and his two sisters, Margueritte Smith and Jeanne Crownover.
Those left to cherish his memory are daughters, Jan Benson and husband COL (R) Bob of Coudersport, PA and Kay Roper and husband COL (R) Everette of Enterprise, AL. Grandchildren are Rana Holcek (LTC Rob), Fr. Wainwright AK; Karyn Shelnutt (MAJ Jeff), Ft. Benning, GA; MAJ Jake Roper (Jamie), Ft. Riley, KS; Tara McLamore (Shane), DeRidder, LA; MAJ (Dr.) Rhet Langley, Eglin Air Force Base, FL; and Lana Benson, TCU, Ft. Worth, TX. Great grandchildren are Kaki and Kaylie Holcek; Nadine, Jackson, and Saydie Kay Shelnutt; Clay and Nathan Roper; and Carter, Cruz, and Cane McLamore.
Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Deridder on November 8, 2014 at 3pm with Rev. Lindsey Burns officiating. Visitation will begin prior to the service at FBC at 1pm. Burial will follow at Beauregard cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.
Jake's family wishes to thank Dr. Chris Granger, Dr. Henry Carter and the staff at Beauregard Memorial Hospital for their wonderful loving care and especially for their friendship.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jake's name to the DeRidder First Baptist Church Building Fund and to God's Food Box.
Irene Midkiff
May 21, 1922 - November 5, 2014
Irene Midkiff, 92, formerly of Moss Bluff, went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Irene was born on May 21, to her late parents, Ada and Ike Fee. She worked many years for Kings Answering Service in Lake Charles, as well as Fort Polk, and later for Evans High School. Irene was married
to Nuelan Midkiff for 63 years. She spent most of her life in the Leesville-DeRidder area and attended Lillie Pentecostal Church.
Irene is preceded in death by her husband, Neulan Midkiff; sisters, Lavonne Fee and Lillian Whatley, brother, Thurmon Fee; granddaughter; Haley Midkiff. She is survived by her sons, Neulan Midkiff of Oakdale, LA, Shermon Midkiff of Georgetown, TX, Craig Midkiff of Leesville, LA, and Jerry Midkiff of Ragley, LA; granddaughters, Kara Rosen of Drake, CO., Kellie Renfroe of Frisco, TX, Kami Weinstein of Fayetteville, NC, Delana Stethens of Pickering, LA, Adrienne Tuenge of Bellevue, WA; grandsons, Terry Midkiff of Loveland, CO, David Midkiff of Houston, TX, Jonathan Midkiff of Shreveport, LA, Nathaniel Midkiff of Chicago, IL, Jarrod Midkiff of Del Ray Beach, FL; sisters, Bertha Midkiff and Yvonne Bennet; brother, Avon Fee of DeRidder, LA; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held at Lillie Pentecostal Church on Cottonwood Rd. on Friday, November 7, 2014 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm. Funeral services will be held at Lillie Pentecostal Church on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 10:00am with burial following at Miller cemetery, adjacent to the church. Pastor George Swain will officiate.
Leon Taylor
June 6, 1955 - November 2, 2014
Leon Taylor, 59, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Sunday, November 2, 2014.
On Monday, June 6, 1955, Bro. Leon Taylor was born in DeRidder, LA to the late Sam and Maddie Taylor.
Bro. Taylor went to DeRidder High School and served in the National Guard for a number of years.
He leaves to cherish and celebrate his memory, his sisters, Azzie L. Farrow and Elenora Charles both of DeRidder, LA, Sammie L. Ware of Orange, TX, Brenda J. Charles of Scott, LA; brothers, Robert L. Taylor and Sam Taylor, Jr. both of DeRidder, LA; sister in laws, Gayle R. Taylor, Cynthia M. Taylor, Gloria J. Taylor; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Earl Taylor.
Visitation will be held Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 9:00am until 11:00am at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 11:00am at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Burial will follow at Beauregard cemetery in DeRidder, LA. Rev. Ewell Archield will officiate.
