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Calvin Engrum Jr.
January 6, 1926 - May 5, 2014
Calvin Engrum, Jr., 88, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, May 5, 2014 in Alexandria, LA. Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Verlyn Jones and Reda Coleman (Minister Melvin) of New Llano, LA, Myra Engrum of Baton Rouge, LA, Dersel Green (Edwin) of Ft. Worth, TX, Jarvis Engrum (Sandy) of Burien, WA, Calvin Engrum III (Robin), Lisa Crosley (Rev. John) and Jennifer Simmons of DeRidder, LA, Jeffery Engrum of Laurel, MD, Michael Engrum (Rachelle) of San Antonio, TX, Stephanie Engrum and fiance’, Phil Freeman of Arlington, TX; 37 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Era Banks and Vera Braxton, both of California, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends.
He was preceded in death by wife, Dorthy Engrum; daughter, Cynthia St. Romain; granddaughter, Alicia Dixon; brothers, Jarrett, William, and C.A. Engrum; sisters, S.A. Jackson, Edwina Ervin, and Maggie and Vesta Engrum.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 9, 2014 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder and also Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 11:00am until 1:00pm at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in DeRidder. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 1:00pm at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Beauregard cemetery in DeRidder, LA.
Dorris Christina Lemmon Chitty
December 10, 1921 - May 3, 2014
Dorris Christina Lemmon Chitty, 92, a longtime resident of Houma, LA, passed away at 1:30am, Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Heritage Manor Stratmore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Shreveport, LA. Visitation will be from 7:00pm until 9:00pm, Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral services will be at 10:00am, Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at the Church of Christ in DeRidder, LA with burial following at Woodlawn cemetery. Dorris is survived by her 7 children, Charolette Crawford and husband Joe of Houma, LA, Donna Joppie and husband Rick of Horseshoe Bay, TX, Darrell Chitty and wife Nona of Bossier City, LA, Leah Walton of Searcy, AR, Gary Chitty and wife, Susie of Spring, TX, JaNiece Cefalu and husband Joe of Nacogdoches, TX, and Randy Chitty and wife Suzanne of Spring, TX; 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Jessie Leonard Chitty; granddaughter, Hope Renee Bailey, brother, Clarence Melvin Lemmon; parents, John Hickmon Lemmon and Emma Frances Haley Lemmon.
Dorris was born December 10, 1921 in Rocky, Washita County, Oklahoma. She lived in Oklahoma and Texas until 1939 when she and her family moved to a rural area of Beauregard Parish, LA. On July 28, 1940, she married
Jessie Leonard Chitty in DeRidder, LA. Three of their seven children were born in DeRidder.
In April of 1947, Leonard and Dorris moved their family to Houma, LA where they lived for many years. Four more children would be born to them there. During their time in Houma, they co-owned and operated several businesses including Leonard’s Mattress Works and Upholstery Shop, Tideland Towing, and Tideland Oil Transportation. Almost immediately upon arriving in Houma in 1947, Leonard and Dorris began working to establish a congregation of the Church of Christ in Houma. In 1949, they helped to get the funding and oversaw the building of the first meeting hall for the congregation. By 1960, the congregation had grown so large that a much bigger church building was needed. They were deeply involved in getting that larger meeting place built also. It is still used as the meeting place of the Hollywood Road Church of Christ to this day. Leonard and Dorris remained steadfast in their work with the church as long as they were physically able.
Throughout his lifetime, Leonard dealt valiantly with a form of muscular dystrophy that caused him many major health problems. Dorris was his caregiver until his death in May of 1999. Even in his final days, when his problems became so acute that he had to enter a nursing home, Dorris was at his side almost constantly.
After Leonard’s death, Dorris lived with her daughter and son-in-law, JaNiece and Joe Cefalu, in Nacogdoches, TX until she developed dementia problems that required close monitoring, both day and night. She moved into as assisted living facility in Nacogdoches for a while. In 2010, she was moved to a facility better suited to meet her needs that was located in Bossier City, LA near her son Darrell and his wife Nona. The following year, she went into the Heritage Manor Stratmore Center in Shreveport because, by then, her dementia had developed into Alzheimer’s and this facility was better equipped to care for her. Darrell and Nona kept close watch over her during the years she was in Northern Louisiana. Other family members came as frequently as they could to visit with Dorris until she passed away on May 3 of this year.
Dorris Lemmon Chitty was a kind, gentle, and generous Christian lady who was greatly loved by her family and many others also. She will be greatly missed by all of them.
Dollie Perry
July 13, 1931 - May 3, 2014
Dollie Rae Perry, 82, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Those left to cherish her memory are her Son, Claydon Perry of Merryville, LA; Brothers, Buck Spillers of Merryville, LA, John & Wife Lillian Spillers of Port Neches, TX; Sisters, Lillie Bea (Sis) & Husband T.C. Tullos of Moss Bluff, LA, Patricia & Husband Steve Bennett of Liberty, TX, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by Parents, Buck, Sr. & Aby Spillers; Husband John L. Perry; and an infant brother.
Mrs. Dollie was a longtime employee of Slaydon’s Grocery in Merryville, LA. She trained many of the employees. She loved to hunt, fish, and sew. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Visitation was held Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 6:00-8:00PM and again on Monday, May 5, 2014 from 9:00AM until time of service. Funeral services were held Monday, May 5, 2014 at 2:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Burial followed in the Merryville cemetery in Merryville, LA.
Eloise Williams
August 21, 1927 - May 1, 2014
On the afternoon of May 1, 2014, Eloise celebrated her homecoming, surrounded by her family while being cared for by Beauregard Memorial Hospital’s ICU staff and Dr. Pandya. Eloise passed after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s, she was 87. Eloise was born on August 21, 1927, she was the second daughter of Jack and Martha Keel of Deweyville, TX and later of Rosepine, LA. Eloise, was preceded in death by her parents, Martha and Jack Keel; sister, Huldia Davis of Virginia; great granddaughter Dorothy Jo Mathis of Rosepine, LA; and her husband, Jodie Avery Williams of Rosepine, LA. Eloise is survived by two daughters, Joann Mallette and husband Gerald of Rosepine, LA and June Warden and husband James of Singer, LA. Eloise loved being surrounded by her six grandchildren, Twila Perkins, Tina Mathis, Donald Mallette, Kenneth Cannon, Jaran Cannon and Aric Cannon, along with 14 great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home, 3178 Hwy 190 W., Deridder, LA. Viewing will be held Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm. Funeral services will be Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at Rosepine cemetery in Rosepine, LA. Special thanks to Dr. Pandya and BMH ICU staff, Heather, George, Jeremy, and John for going above and beyond to make our mother as comfortable as possible and for allowing our family so much time together. Also, to the staff at Westwood Manor for all your care and concern during our mom’s illness.
Ola Mae Brown Goodman
January 1, 1933 - April 30, 2014
Ola Mae Brown Goodman, 81, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Those left to cherish her memory are her memory are her daughter, Janette Duke and husband Allen Ray of DeRidder, LA; son, Donald Wayne Dew of Leesville, LA; sisters, Patricia Baker of Little Rock, AR, and Emma Wead of Leesville, LA; grandchildren, Lacey Danielle Carr of Latrobe, PA, and Michelle Goad of Boca Raton, FL; great grandchild, Zion Duke Carr. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Presley Goodman; grandchild, Brad Allen Duke; 2 brothers; 4 sisters.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 2, 2014 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Rosepine United Pentecostal Church in Rosepine, LA. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 2:00pm at Rosepine United Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow at Miller cemetery in the Cottonwood Community. Rev. Gary Bankson will officiate, assisted by Brad E. Carr.
Braylen Luther Kemp
April 30, 2014
Braylon Luther Kemp, infant son of Alicia and Christopher Kemp, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Those left to cherish his memory are his parents; brother, Devin Chance Rice-Kemp of Mandeville, LA; grandparents, Luther “Billy” and Beverly Edwards of DeRidder, LA, Emma and E.J. Lowrance of Ponchatula, LA, and Clarence and Jeanette Kemp of DeRidder, LA. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Willie Mae and Henry Kemp.
A graveside service will be held Friday, May 2, 2014 at 11:00am at Whitaker cemetery in DeRidder, LA. Rev. J.R. Dowden, and Rev. Eddie Tilley will officiate.
Yvonne Manning
May 29, 1933 - April 29, 2014
Yvonne Manning, 80, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Mrs. Manning was a prayer warrior. She had a prayer for everyone. She also loved cooking for others and her kitchen was always open.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Lloyd R. Manning and wife Murilene, and Ronnie Manning and wife Dianne; daughter, Dorthea Singleton and husband Dale; sister, Jewell Gilbert all of DeRidder, LA; grandsons, Damon, Shannon and Stevie; granddaughter, LaDonna; 4 step grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 6 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd H. Manning; parents, Lonee and Perlie Young; 4 brothers and 4 sisters.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 from 6:00pm until 10:00pm at Shady Grove Pentecostal Church in DeRidder, LA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 2:00pm at Shady Grove Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow at Shiloh cemetery in DeRidder, LA.
Sigrid Taylor
February 6, 1944 - April 28, 2014
Sigrid Taylor, 70, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Monday, April 28, 2014. Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Chris Taylor of Leesville, LA, and Frank Werner of Germany; daughter, Melanie Taylor of Leesville, LA; grandchildren, Jasmin Bojko of Ottweiller, Germany, Anthony Dentith of Leesville, LA; great grandchildren, Chayenne Jasmin Bojko and Annabelle Sophie Bojko. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Paul Taylor.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 12:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.
Sue McLeod
May 10, 1955 - April 27, 2014
Sue McLeod, 58, of Singer, LA, passed from this life Sunday, April 27, 2014 at her home. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Shawn McLeod of Singer, LA; sons, Shawn Dale Fruge, Denny Joel Fruge, and Jason Michael Fruge; brothers, Glen, James, Roger and Richard Kiger; sisters, Janet Fortner, Bonnie Hastings, and Mary Bell; 7 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivan and Betty Kiger.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 30, 2014 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm and Thursday, May 1, 2014 from 10:00am until 2:00pm at Good Hope Baptist Church in Singer, LA. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 2:00pm at Good Hope Baptist Church. Rev. Samuel Ashworth will officiate.
Nancy Irwin
August 12, 1937 - April 25, 2014
Nancy L. Irwin, 76, of DeRidder, LA, passed away peacefully in Houston, TX, Friday, April 25, 2014. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 29, 2014 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Ludington Baptist Church in DeRidder, LA. Her celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 2:00pm at Ludington Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill cemetery under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Bro. Michael Allen will officiate.
Nancy had a strong love of God and Country. Nancy loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was a faithful member at Ludington Baptist Church. She was a loyal Role Player for Cubic Corp at Fort Polk, LA for the past 10 years. She loved her job and took great pride in helping prepare the service men and women for combat. Left to cherish her memories are 3 daughters, Vicki Barmore and husband Bo of DeRidder, LA, Pam Rose of San Marcos, TX, and Debbie Johnson and husband Ken of Houston, TX; brother, James Henderson of Toledo, OH; grandchildren, Jared Landry and wife Tina, Sarah Cooney and husband Marc, Eric Johnson, Amber Riche and Desiree’ Rose; great grandchildren, Kayden Landry, August and Bentley Johnson.
