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Kathy Jo Clark
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kathy Jo Clark. On April 14, 2008 she lost her battle to cancer.
She leaves behind her mother, Addie; brother, Charles; sister, Lydia; her son, Mike, daughter in law, Nan and only grandchild, Brianna.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 18, 2008 at the Brushy Creek Baptist Church of Bancroft, LA from 5:00PM – 8:00PM.
Services will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 12:00 PM at Brushy Creek Baptist Church. We will have a life celebration gathering after the service in the church friendship hall. Pastor Martin will provide services.
For all the animals mom saved, in lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to: DeRidder Humane Society of West Louisiana , P. O. Box 1751, DeRidder, LA 70634.
Ludy R. Bruner
Funeral services for Ludy R. Bruner, who departed this life on April 3, 2008, will be held Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 12:00PM at Starlight Baptist Church in DeRidder, Louisiana . Visitation will be Saturday, April 12, 2008 from 9:00 am until time of service. Burial will be at Beauregard Cemetery.
Mrs. Bruner was born in Bancroft, Louisiana and lived in DeRidder for all of her adult life. She was a member of Starlight Baptist Church.
Mrs. Bruner leaves to cherish her memory: Son: Jacob Bruner, Jr. and spouse Kathy of DeRidder. 2 Brothers: C. A. Spikes of DeRidder, LA and Enral Bettis of California. Sister: Lillie B. Lofton of DeRidder, LA.
2 Grandchildren: Wajenna Adkins and spouse Yusef of Baton Rouge, LA and Poindexter Bruner of Ville Platte, LA. 4 Step-Grandchildren: Byron Nash; Shadrick Nash; Corey Nash all of DeRidder, LA and Trea Trapp of Grambling State University.
She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and cousins who will miss her dearly.
She was a loving and caring mother who fought a courageous battle with cancer.
Lorene Spikes
Funeral Services for Lorene W. Spikes, who departed this life on May 29, 2008, will be held Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 11:00 am at Norris Memorial Church of God in Christ in DeRidder. Officiating will be Elder Otha Green and Rev. Wilfert Williams. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 3, 2008 from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Burial will be at Spikes-Bancroft Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Survivors:
Sons: Donald (Delores) Spikes of DeRidder, LA; Ellis (Rendia) Spikes of DeRidder, LA; Edgar (Janice) Spikes of Merryville, LA; Joe (Janet) Spikes of Fort Worth, TX; John (Christina) Spikes of Moss Bluff, LA; Mac (Michele) Spikes of DeRidder, LA; Reggie (Pauline) Spikes of Bancroft, LA.
Daughters:
Helen Ruth Walker of DeRidder, LA; Shirley (Jimmy) Childs of Bancroft, LA; Shewanna Mattox of Lake Charles, LA.
Brothers: Archie Lee Williams of Sacramento, CA; Rev. Wilfret Williams of Bancroft, LA; Roosevelt Williams of Singer, LA; Charles Williams of DeRidder, LA; John Williams of Perris, CA; Leroy Williams of Sacramento, CA; Leo Williams of Sacramento, CA; James Williams of DeRidder, LA.
Sisters: Florine Ashworth of DeRidder, LA; Blanche Smith of Seaside, CA; Ocie Williams of DeRidder, LA and Margie Flagg of Los Angeles, CA. 22 Grandchildren, 23 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester “Pappy” Spikes; parents: Archie and Collie Williams; a daughter, Bessie Jenkins and son James Ivy Spikes. She was the mother of Morning Star C. O. G. I. C. She was a dedicated mother to all of her children and a mother to many other children. Mrs. Spikes was employed at Hyatt High School for many years as a cafeteria technician. She assisted in her community with those with special needs. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Oren Buck Myers
Oren Buck Myers, 53, of DeRidder, Passed away Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, Louisiana .
Visitation will be Sunday, June 1, 2008 from 4pm to 9pm at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 2, 2008 at 11am at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Reverend Lyndon Longoria will officiate. Burial will be held at Good Hope Cemetery
in Singer, Louisiana . He is survived by his wife Laura Myers of DeRidder. Two sons, Weslon Myers and Clayton Myers both of DeRidder. Three sisters, Joette & Richard Head of Merryville, LA; Liz & Wayne Wadkins of DeRidder and Lisa & Jerry Holman of Brookeland, TX. He is also survived by his Father: Ora “Joe” Myers of DeRidder, Father-in-Law: Freddie Dominguez of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Mother-in- Law: Juanita Dominguez of Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his Mother, Lera Doyle Myers and two brother –in-laws, Freddie Dominguez, Jr. and SSG James Frear.
Clarence St. Romain, Jr.
Arrangements for Clarence St. Romain, Jr., 79, who departed this life on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 are as follows:
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2008 beginning at 8:00 am until 10:00 am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in DeRidder, Louisiana . A rosary for Mr. St. Romain will be held at 10:00 am. The service will begin at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery. Father Danny Torres will officiate.
He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife of 57 years, Mary V. St. Romain, his children: Mary Pauline St. Romain of Anchorage, Alaska; Glenn (Ann) St. Romain of Anchorage, Alaska; Marilyn Benita Thomas of Chicago, Illinois; Karl (Martha) St. Romain of DeRidder, Louisiana ; Deloris (Jerome) Murray of Lawton, Oklahoma ; Veronica (Billy) Johnson of Bossier City, Louisiana ; Stephen Earl St. Romain of Anchorage, Alaska; Evelyn (Michael) Haynes of Baker, Louisiana ; James Lucas St. Romain of Bossier City, Louisiana ; Leonia (Bryan) McNair of DeRidder, Louisiana ; 32 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren; three brothers: Edward Charles St. Romain of New Orleans, Louisiana ; Leroy St. Romain of Mansura, Louisiana ; Jerome St. Romain of New Orleans, Louisiana ; Alvin St. Romain of Bunkie, Louisiana ; one sister: Priscilla McKinnely of Alabama; one aunt: Dorothy Hollis of Mansura, Louisiana ; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Abraham Leatherman
Arrangements for Abraham Leatherman, 88, who departed this life on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 are as follows:
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 26, 2008 beginning at 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am in the Starlight Baptist Church of DeRidder, Louisiana . Burial will follow in Starlight Cemetery. Rev. Daniel Stafford will officiate.
Clyde Cooper
Clyde Cooper, 87, entered into rest on Monday, May 12, 2008 in the Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder, LA.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA and will continue on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 9:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at the First United Pentecostal Church in DeRidder, LA.
Ima G. Cryer
Ima G. Cryer, 78, passed from this life on May 9, 2008 in the Beauregard Memorial Hospital in DeRidder, LA.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 16, 2008 from 6:00 until 9:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 2:00 PM. Burial will be in Cooper Cemetery.
Survivors included a brother; James Edward Cryer and spouse, Gayle Cornerford Cryer of McKinney, Texas and numerous cousins.
John J. Jones, Jr.
Mr. Jones, 60, passed from this life on Sunday, May 4, 2008.
He is survived by his wife: Mildred McMillian Peevy Jones of East Baton Rouge, LA; son: Dewey Jud Jones of Slaughter, LA; daughter,:Cordelia Ruth Peevy of Pineville, LA; brothers: Ralph Long of Dorr, Michigan and Robert Jones of Biloxi, Mississippi and 3 grandchildren.
Oscar Johnson , Jr.
Oscar Johnson , Jr, 67, of Merryville, Louisiana Passed away June 30. 2008 in his home. Memorial Services were held at Myers Colonial Funeral Home Chapel.
Arlene Hooper
Arlene Phyllis Schmitt Hooper
Arlene Hooper, 52, of Merryville, LA died June 30, 2008 at her residence. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 5, 2008 from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at Dunning Chapel in Merryville, LA. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. Dunning Chapel in Merryville, LA. On March 5, 1956, Arlene was born to John & Frances Schmitt in New Jersey. She is preceded in death by her father John Schmitt & Husband Alfred Hooper. She leaves to mourn: her mother, Frances Squires of Ft. Worth, Texas ; her son, Tyrone Hooper of Anahuac, Texas ; Daughter, Cherrisse Hooper of Merryville, Louisiana ; one sister, Karen and (Jorge) Encarnacion of Forth Worth, Texas ; two brothers, Robert and John Schmitt both of New Jersey; one sister-in-law, Elouise (Earnest) Jenkins; three brothers-in-law, Fred, John, and Brian (Latrice) Hooper all of Merryville, Louisiana ; three grandchildren, Hayden & Makayden Hooper of Anahuac, Texas and Mekyah Hooper of Merryville, Louisiana and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Johnnie Lowell McClain
Johnnie McClain, 58, of DeRidder Passed away June 24, 2008 at his residence. Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
Laurel Toland
Laurel Toland, 48 of DeRidder, Louisiana Passed away on June 21, 2008 in the Beauregard Memorial Hospital. Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
Johnnie Worthen
On June 6, 2008, Johnnie Thomas Worthen, 92, of DeRidder, passed from this life.
Mr. Worthen was born in Glenmora, Louisiana on July 4, 1915 to the union of Ruben Worthen and Jimmie Ann Miller. He lived most of his life in the DeRidder area. He worked as a truck driver for Kite Brothers RV, where he retired after 30 years of loyal service. He was also very proud to serve as a deputy sheriff officer for the Beauregard Parish Sheriffs office, where he was the first African American deputy.
He leaves to mourn his passing, the children from his union to, Gerttie W. William: Superintendent Johnnie Worthen (Helen) of Cleveland, Texas and Minister Larry Johnson of Chicago, Illinois. The children from his union to, Shirley Jones: Fran Worthen, Bernard Worthen, Greta Worthen and June Marie Worthen all of Chicago, Illinois. The children from his union to, Jewel Crosby West: El Nora Silas of DeRidder; Carolin Collier of Lake Charles; Faye West of DeRidder; Thomas Lee Worthen (Mary) of DeRidder; Elder Daniel Worthen (Jacqueline Renee) of DeRidder; Paul Worthen of Baton Rouge and Mary Cris (LaShay) of San Antonio, Texas . The children from his union to Early Mae Worthen: Tangie Faye Jones (Lawrence) of Albany, Georgia; Johnnie Thomas Worthen, Jr. of DeRidder; Mary Worthen - Alfred (Mark) of Arlington, Texas ; Evonne Marie Worthen of Opelousas, Louisiana and Ruby Jackson (Wayne) of DeRidder.
He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Mr. Worthen was preceded in death by Shirley Jones, Jewel Crosby West, Early Mae Denmond Worthen; 3 children, Jimann Worthen, Larry Worthen and Micheal Worthen; his parents, brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be held from 9am until service time Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Elder James Piper will officiate. Burial services will be held at Community Cemetery
in DeRidder.
Lucille Elizabeth Glass Barnhill
Mrs. Lucille Barnhill, 82, of DeRidder, Passed away Thursday, June 5, 2008 at a local hospital. Visitation will be held at the First United Pentecostal Church of DeRidder from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Sunday, June 8, 2008 and from 10:00 am until service time on Monday, June 9, 2008 also at the church. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, June 9, 2008 at the First United Pentecostal Church of DeRidder. The Reverends Zale Lewis and Charles E. Glass will officiate. Burial services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery
in DeRidder.
Mrs. Barnhill is survived by her husband, Larry Armstrong Barnhill of DeRidder; one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Cernero and husband, Joseph Thomas Cernero of Sherman, Texas ; Two Grandsons, Joseph Ryan Cernero and wife Carrie Ann of Sherman Texas and Aaron Lawrence Cernero and wife Ailee Marie also of Sherman, Texas and 5 great grandchildren: Joseph Blume Cernero, Oliver Armstrong Cernero, Josephine Elizabeth Cernero, Sophia Maria Cernero and Allie Jane Cernero. She is also survived by 3 brothers, Rev. Charles E. Glass and wife, Mary Jo of Sherman, Texas , Rev. Arless Glass and wife, Joan of Pasadena, Texas and Medford Glass and wife, Sis of DeRidder and one Sister-in-Law, Mollie Glass of Pasadena, Texas .
Kei - Day Moore
Kei - Day Moore, infant daughter of Roderick Moore and Linda Watson, Passed away on June 4, 2008 in DeRidder. Funeral services for Kei - Day will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. The Rev. Alvin Peters will officiate. Burial will be held at Spikes Cemetery
in Bancroft, Louisiana .
Giselle "Mitzi" Watson
Giselle “Mitzi” Watson, 50, of Merryville was born on July 12, 1958 in DeRidder, Louisiana and Passed away, July 31, 2008 at 4:30 am at Byrd Hospital in Leesville, Louisiana .
A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, on Sunday, August 3, 2008 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until service time. Burial services will be held at Merryville Cemetery
at a later date.
Mitzi is survived by her parents: Mr. & Mrs. Jim & Wilma Brown of Merryville, Louisiana ; Two Sons: Cory Heath Watson & Wife Courtney Michelle of Merryville, Louisiana and Lukas Mark Lisenby & wife Carrie Michelle of Lake Arthur, Louisiana ; Two grandsons, Brayden Lisenby & Blayne Lisenby of Lake Authur, Louisiana ; One granddaughter, Cailey Belle Watson of Merryville, Louisiana ; Two Brothers, Gene and wife Linda Shrout of Merryville, Louisiana & Edward Allen Shrout of Merryville, Louisiana and two special nephews, Ethan & Newly Shrout of Merryville, Louisiana . She is also survived by a dear friend, Lettie Wilson of Mt. Whitney, Texas and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Mitzi was preceded in death by her grandparents, Edward “Pete” and Anna Belle Myers of Merryville, Louisiana .
Rudolph I. McClenton
Rudolph I. McClenton, 68 of DeRidder, Louisiana departed this life on Friday, July 25, 2008 in Lake Charles, Louisiana .
VISITATION: 6-9 pm, Friday August 1, 2008 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder; SERVICE: 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church of DeRidder; MINISTER: Rev. George B. Harris; CEMETERY: Beauregard Cemetery
– DeRidder, Louisiana
He was loved and respected by all. He did well in school and graduated from Vasshon High School in 1956 at the age of 17 and joined the army to serve his country. He retired from the military as a staff sergeant.
Survivors include: Wife: Tannie McClenton of DeRidder; Son: Raymond McClenton of Santa Monica, California and Step-Son: Russell Rhodes of DeRidder, LA.; Daughter: Maria Gordon of Georgia; Step Daughters: Linda Rhodes of DeRidder and Joyce Steele of DeRidder, LA.; Brothers: Robert McClenton of St. Louis, MO; Charles McClenton of St. Louis, MO; Sherman McClenton of St. Louis, MO; Sisters: Darlene Sargent of St. Louis, MO; Lee Doris Bolen of Cleveland, Ohio; 7 Grandchildren & 5 Great Grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: Norma Jean Bostic
Sylvia A. Rhodes
Sylvia A. Rhodes, 77 of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Monday, July 28, 2008 in Leesville, LA.
VISITATION: Friday, August 1, 2008 from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. and again on Saturday, August 2, 2008 from 10:00 A.M. until time of service at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church in DeRidder, LA;SERVICE: Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 12:00 P.M. at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church in DeRidder, LA
MINISTERS: Pastor Keith Stevenson and Rev. Elliot Ford interment: Community Cemetery; DeRidder, LA; SURVIVORS: Sons: James Rhodes, Jr. of DeRidder, LA; Sherman Rhodes of Houston, TX and Calvin Rhodes of Detroit, MI; Daughters: Patricia Parker and husband Wilbert of Lake Charles, LA; Millie Oliver and husband David of Leesville, LA; Cecilia Henderson of DeRidder, LA and Shalinda Dunbar and husband Shantell of DeRidder, LA;17 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren.
Mrs. Rhodes was preceded in death by her husband: Rev. James “J.W.” Rhodes, Sr.; 2 sons: Silvin and Alvin Rhodes; and 2 grandchildren: Joshua McClintock and Dierdra Clark. She was a longtime member of Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church in DeRidder, LA.
Mildred Cooley
Mildred Cooley, 94 of Merryville, LA passed from this life on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Merryville Nursing Home in Merryville, LA. VISITATION: Monday; July 28, 2008 from 4:00 – 9:00 P.M. and again on Tuesday July 29, 2008 from 9:00 until time of service at Green Oak Baptist Church in Merryville, LA;SERVICE: Tuesday; July 29, 2008 at 4:00 P.M. at Green Oak Baptist Church in Merryville, LA MINISTERS: Rev. DeWayne Sutton & Bro. Bordelon interment: Bivens Cemetery; Bivens, LA ;
SURVIVORS:
Son: Jerald and wife Ann Cooley of Merryville, LA;3 Grandchildren: Warren Cooley and wife Mila of Merryville, LA; Wayne Cooley of Merryville, LA; Wanda Cordero and husband Luis of Raleigh, North Carolina;5 Great Grandchildren: Brandon, Jared, & Amanda Cooley; Cody & Lindsey Cordero;4 Great Great Grandchildren: Brighton, Brylee, Shailyn, & Aleyah Cooley. Ms. Cooley is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and friends. She loved and enjoyed each one of them. Ms. Cooley loved farming and working outside. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Cindy Evdokimoff
Cindy Passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2008 in the Merryville Nursing Center at the age of 39.
No arrangements are available at this time.
Ruby Tilley
Services for Ruby Tilley, 79, will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 10:00 am in Hargrove Baptist Church of DeQuincy, Louisiana . The family will receive friends from 3:00 - 9:00 PM on Tuesday, July 22, 208 at Hargrove Baptist Church. Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery
in DeQuincy, Louisiana .
Ruby Tilley Passed away on Sunday, July 20, 20008 at her residence in DeQuincy.
Jerry Lee Lewis
Jerry Lee Lewis, 47, of DeRidder, Louisiana departed this life on July 18, 2008 at his residence. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am on Friday, July 25, 2008 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home of DeRidder, LA. Burial will be in Community Cemetery
of DeRidder. Rev. Paul Holmes will officiate.
Jerry graduated from DeRidder High School and was employed in the maintenance field for many years. Jerry loved basketball and his favorite team was the Boston Celtics.
He is survived by his daughter: Tanisha Dancer; brothers: Roosevelt Dotson; Allen Dotson; Johnell Dotson and Edward Lewis; sister: Julia Greening.
Cecil Wayne “CW” Rainwater
CW passed from this life on Thursday, July 17, 2008 at Beauregard Memorial Hospital. SERVICE: A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home.
Survivors include: WIFE: Patsy Rainwater of DeRidder, LA;SONS: Kenneth Rainwater of DeRidder, LA; Keith (Anna) Rainwater of Leesville, LA; Eric (Melissa) Rainwater of Woodville, TX; Michael Vercher of DeRidder, LA and Joshua Vercher of DeRidder, LA;DAUGHTERS: Michelle Smith of Beaumont, TX; Andrea (Anthony) Drake of Deweyville, TX; Misty (Jeremy) Clippa of Deweyville, TX; Hope (Thomas) Provose of Evans, LA; Heather (Brandon) Parish of Woodville, TX and Starla Stout of Texarkana, TX; BROTHERS: Ronald Rainwater of Nena, AR and Donald Aden of Hornbeck, LA;SISTERS: Mary A yers of Vidor, TX; Virleen Miller of Rosepine, LA and Martha Winston of Chattanooga, TN; FATHER & MOTHER IN LAW: Harold (Betty) Lonadier of Orange, TX; NEPHEW: Michael (Crystal) Rainwater of Deweyville, TX; NIECE: Kimberly (Thomas) Manuel of Deweyville, TX; 21 GRANDCHILDREN and 2 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
