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William Guary Watson
William Guary Watson, 59, of Slagle, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, July 7, 2018.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 9:00 PM on Monday, July 9, 2018 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Grace Church in DeRidder, LA. Reverend Jim Miers, Reverend George Glass, Reverend Mark Christien and Reverend Ben Derrick will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Bivens cemetery in Merryville, LA
Avalynn Lisette Wood
Avalynn Lisette Wood, infant, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.
Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, Waylon Wood, II and Alexis of Rosepine, LA; grandfather, Waylon Wood, I of Leesville, LA; grandmother, Rana Schmidt of Adams, NE; grandparents, Kevin & Nelly Perondi of Leesville, LA; and a host of family and friends.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Brother Ricky Jackson will officiate. Pallbearers are grandfathers, Kevin Perondi and Waylon Wood, I.
Burial will follow at Drakes Fork cemetery in Cravens, Louisiana.
Rev. Hardy Droddy
October 19, 1931 - July 1, 2018
Friends and Family Visitation: 4 to 7 pm Saturday, July 7th, 2018, Myers Colonial Funeral Home, DeRidder, LA
Memorial Service: Saturday, July 7th, 2018 7 pm
Interment: July 8, 2018 - Processional begins at Colonial at 10 am to Griggs cemetery, FM Road 1414, Newton - Stringtown, TX
Hardy Droddy was born on October 19, 1931, in Singer, LA to Luna Johnson Droddy and Alva Droddy. Hardy was born a twin brother; “Pee Wee” Droddy who preceded him in death in 2013. Their nicknames came as a result of being the larger and smaller twin. Hardy was “Big Boy” and Harvie was “Pee Wee.” Hardy was preceded in death by his siblings: J.W. “Buddy” Droddy, Robert Earl Droddy, and his sister, Dorethia Droddy Flores.
His wife, Dollie Griggs Droddy of 61 years preceded him in death on August 31, 2017, exactly 10 months to the day. He also was preceded in death by his son, Terry Craig Droddy, in 1987.
Bro. Droddy, as he was called by so many, began preaching at a young age of 18. He and his best friend, Rev. M.C. Green evangelized together starting around the ages 17 and 18 years of age. He then began a pastoral ministry in the following areas: Brady, Texas, Oakdale, LA, Cottonwood Community/Lillie, LA, Merryville, LA, Westfield, MA, LaCamp, LA, he also provided intermediate pastoral care at a few other various locations around Louisiana.
After retiring from ministry, he drove a shuttle van for soldiers on the army base at Fort Polk, LA. This was a job he loved as he was able to witness to soldiers on a daily basis. It was after this retirement, he stated, “Retirement was not all they said it was going to be” He was a workaholic and never liked to just sit. He had to be busy. He was either raking, mowing, painting, polishing, washing, or cleaning the inside and the outside of home and car.
Bro. Droddy became ill with Alzheimer/Lewy Body Dementia along with Parkinson’s disease approximately 5 years ago. He suffered with loss of memory, fluctuating mood swings, and extensive paranoia. Throughout this ordeal he never lost his faith in God. He prayed with fellow residents, spoke at meetings about his Lord and Saviour, and stood steadfast in his knowing Heaven was his goal.
He spent the last four years at Avalon Place in Kirbyville, Texas. Since he was always busy, they had to create jobs for him to do; you could find him sweeping, mopping, wiping and cleaning. After his wife’s death, he was moved to OakView Nursing Home in Summerville, Ga to be by his daughter. He remained there until his death.
He leaves behind his daughter and son in law, Rhonda and Jimmy VanWinkle, his son, Stephen Paul Droddy. His grandchildren: Rhonda’s children: Brigitte VanWinkle Holloway and husband Brad, Gretchen VanWinkle, Hayleigh VanWinkle, and his namesake, Harrison Droddy VanWinkle (Ari). Terry’s children: Scott Droddy and wife, Michelle, Andrea Droddy and husband Luke, Stephen’s children: Candice Droddy and Gabrielle Droddy.
His great grands: Ava Holloway and Grayson Holloway, Lincoln Droddy, London Droddy, Noah Popp, Lily and Wyatt Knab, William Droddy, Turner McQuiddy and Christian McQuiddy.
Also, throughout his life he was very close to his nieces along with their spouses: Melinda Babineaux, Cyndi Droddy, Becky Mortensen, Deby Dubose, and Cathy Droddy.
He was well respected and loved by the Griggs family - from the in-laws to the children, many friends and church family.
Shelia Whitington Steel
Sheila Whittington Steel, 59, of Palestine, TX, passed from this life on Sunday, June 17, 2018.
Visitation and funeral service will be held Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Beauregard Memorial Baptist Church in Longville, LA. Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM until the time of funeral service at 3:00 PM also at Beauregard Memorial Baptist Church.
Ida Mae Harris
Ida Mae Harris, 84, of Dallas, Texas passed from this life on Thursday, June 14, 2018.
Visitation will be on Friday, June 22, 2018 from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home, in DeRidder, LA. Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 11:00 AM also at Myers Colonial Funeral Home.
Earseal Veuleman
Earseal Veuleman, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, June, 18, 2018.
Ms. Earseal loved to cook and sew. She made some of the prettiest quilts you’ve ever seen, and the tastiest dumplings you’ve ever eaten.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Jackie Veuleman and Claudia of Merryville, LA; daughter, Donita V. Carroll and Larry of Merryville, LA; son-in-law, Clint Foshee of Rosepine, LA; eight grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, four great–great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Preceding her in death are her husband, Monroe Veuleman, Jr; daughter, Patricia Dale Foshee; great granddaughter, Sunny Neely; parents, Andrew and Ella Webster; brothers, Ray and Earnest Webster and sister, Mary Young.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM, June 21, 2018 also at Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Reverend Kenneth Gibson will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Chad, Christopher and Thomas Veuleman, Tony and Lewis Foshee and Lane Neely. Honorary Pallbearers will be Cannon Trosclair and Kyle Jacks. Burial will follow at Cooper cemetery in Merryville, LA.
H.C. Myers
H.C. Myers, 87, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, June, 17, 2018.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 65 years, Erma Jean Myers of DeRidder, LA; son, Mike Myers & Debbie of Merryville, LA; daughter, Cynthia Scott and Wilson of Deridder, LA; brother, Clabert Myers of Oklahoma; sister, Marie Doyal of DeRidder, LA; son-in-law, Larry Dixson of Tennessee; brother-in-law, Charlie Sandefer of DeRidder, LA, six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
Preceding him in death are his daughter, Shelia Dixson; parents, Anthony and Georgetta Myers; brothers, Buford, Arlie, Wilford and Edward Myers; sisters, Reba Hale, Retha Ashworth, Dorothy Blanchard, Sybil Whiddon.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 20, 2018 also Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Reverend Clyde Snyder and Reverend Malcolm Seal will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Samuel Tilly, Bro. Bo Whitaker, Phillip Gardiner, Ed Garcia, Ben Garcia and Steven Myers. Burial will follow at Whitaker cemetery in DeRidder, LA
Henry Munson Harmon
Henry Munson Harmon, 92, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, June 15, 2018.
Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at Cooper cemetery in Merryville, LA.
Jacqueline Dolores Neely
June 27, 1931- June 11, 2018
Dolores Neely passed from this life on June 11 in Morris, Oklahoma at the age of 86.
Born in Corsicana, TX to Jack and Lela Van Winkle, and she had two sisters Mollie & Jane. June 3, 1950, she married
the love of her life Vernon L. Neely (known to most as husband). She was the mother to Michael Leo, and twin girls Denise Elaine and Deanna Jane.
She and her husband affected many lives through the years as they labored in the ministry throughout Texas and around the world. In Texas they were pastorate in Odessa, Abilene, Ranger, Lufkin, and Thomas Crossing. It was her honor to serve as the Texas District UPC ladies auxiliary president for 16 years.
Anytime day or night her home was always open to ministers, young people or anyone that needed a meal or cup of coffee. Some of her favorite memories were singing hymnals around the piano or the campfire at the annual horse rides they hosted.
She was loved by everyone, she never met a stranger, and was affectionally called Meme by most. She even had many that considered her as their second mother.
Dolores is survived by her loving son Michael & wife Cheri Neely of Abilene, TX, grandchildren Jonathan Neely & wife Valerie of Abilene, TX, Misty McNicholas & her husband Damon of Austin, TX, Benjamin and wife Mandy of Abilene TX, and Daniel and wife Lauren of Abilene, TX. She was Meme to 12 great-grandchildren. Her surviving sister Jane Marengo of Grand Prairie, TX, Sister-in-law Rose Laurence & husband Joe of DeRidder, LA, & Sandra Hindle and husband Fred of Houston, TX. Also, a host of nieces, nephews and special friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2018 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home, at 3178 US-190 West in DeRidder, LA. Service will be held Friday, June 15, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Beth-El Apostolic Church, at 1918 North Pine Street in DeRidder, LA.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. at New Beginnings UPC, at 5535 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene, TX.
In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to: New Beginnings Christian Academy, at 5535 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene, Texas 79606 or give online: nbabilene.com
Amber Michelle Day
Amber Michelle Day, 38, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, June 9, 2018.
Amber was born in DeRidder, LA on June 10, 1979. She was a 1998 graduate of Rosepine High School. Amber was a member of the Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse Church, where she faithfully served her Lord and Savior and taught her much loved, children’s Sunday School class. She was a free-spirited, fun-loving young lady who loved with her whole heart. Amber will forever be treasured in our hearts and our memories and will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those left to cherish her memory are her father, Jerry L. Day of DeRidder, LA; her sister, Ashli R. Day of DeRidder, LA; uncle and aunt, Donnis and Suzette Ashworth of Singer, LA; cousins, Dustin Ashworth of Singer, LA, Aimee Ashworth of Alexandria, LA; and numerous very close friends and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn A. Day; her grandparents, Clifton and Anita “Meme” Day and Reverend Wilbern and Helen Ashworth; and her uncle and aunt, Tommy and Gwen Harper.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 from 5:00 - 9:00 PM at the Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse Church in DeRidder, LA. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 14, 2018, also held at Pentecostal Gospel Lighthouse. The service will be officiated by Reverend Jonathan Bell, Reverend Ed Tilley, Reverend Jeff Phillips and Reverend, Uncle Donnis Ashworth. Pallbearers will be Dustin Ashworth, Coty Clark, Davy Massingill, Ryan Richard, Aaron Grant and Lance Grant. Honorary pallbearers are Phillip Myers, Harold Ray Johnson and Rickey Richard. Burial will follow at Beauregard cemetery in DeRidder, LA.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request a donation be made to a charity of choice, in honor of Amber M. Day.
