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Sammie Jean May
Sammie Jean May, 69, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 25, 2017.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Marcus Epperson of Houston, TX; daughter, Shaulonda Yevette Jackson of DeRidder, LA; dad, Willie Norman, Sr. of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Robert Norman of Baton Rouge, LA and Willie Norman, Jr. of Atlanta, GA; sisters, Dr. Victoria Dixon of Arlington, VA and Cynthia Taylor of DeRidder, LA; grandchild, Kevin Quinton, Jr. of DeRidder, LA; aunt, Alberta Williams Clemons of Baton Rouge, LA; uncle, Walter Beard of Oakdale, LA.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in DeRidder, LA. Father Jude Brunnert will officiate. Pallbearers will be James Dixon, Guy Miller, Sr., Robert Norman, Derrick Taylor, Sam Taylor, Jr. and Huey Washington. Honorary Pallbearers will be Leon Freeman, Michael Guntz, Arnold Howard, Willie Norman, Jr., Issac Thomas, Oliver Williams and Class of 1965. Burial will follow at Beauregard cemetery.
Verna Marie Pruitt
Verna Marie Pruitt, 73, of Leesville, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, into the arms of Jesus.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Joe Kelly & Lori of Merryville, LA; daughters, Mildred Owens & Jeff of Leesville, LA, Sylvia (Chris) Emmons of Leesville, LA and Deanna Emmons of DeRidder, LA; sister, Bernadine Pruette of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Brittney & Brett Griffin, Victor Emmons, Joseph Kelly (Riggle), Jimmy & Courtney Owens, Kyle Gill & Emma Gill; great grandchildren, Johnny, Jake, Erica, Braxton, Scottie Renae; and a host of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Vidrine; mother, Bernice Vidrine; and one sister.
Visitation and service will be held Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Myers Colonial Funeral Home, in DeRidder, LA. Visitation will begin at 9:00AM and continue until the time of service at 11:00AM. Brother Jack Osteen will officiate. Burial will follow at Lewis cemetery in DeRidder, LA.
Patricia Neal Matherne
Patricia Neal Matherne, 63, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on August 8, 2017.
Pat touched many lives with her kindness and generosity. She never met a stranger and was a good friend to everyone. She loved deeply and wholeheartedly. She never missed an opportunity to spread happiness with her unique sense of humor, only heightened by the sound of her contagious laughter. Our momma lived life on her own terms and to the fullest; but in the end, God called her and she became a sister in Christ. Even though we are sad at her passing, we rejoice, because we know she is in heaven and we will see her again. Our loss is heaven’s gain. Our family is very grateful to God for this journey we shared with her.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Heart of Hospice of Moss Bluff for all of their help and support.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Anthony Dylan Wisby and Jessica of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Tressa Wisby Nunez and Brady of Ragley, LA; sisters, Gloria Sue Weeks of Rosepine, LA, Linda Gail West and Roxy of Rosepine, LA, Cathy Springstun and Don of DeRidder, LA, Vicki Cooley and Dwayne of DeRidder, LA; sister-in-law, Martha Vander of Rosepine, LA; three grandchildren: Marilyn Wisby, Alyson Nunez, Baylee Nunez; close family friend, Pam Bailey; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Lynn Wisby, Sr.; her son, Terry Wisby, Jr.; her mother, O’Neal Horton; two brothers, Raymond Vander and Mark Garcia.
A Party at the Hole will be held graveside at Beauregard cemetery at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Pastor George Lee Glass will officiate.
Malvern C. Galloway
Malvern C. Galloway, 90, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on August 6, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Malvern was born in DeRidder, Louisiana on April 5, 1927 and was known to family and friends as “M.C. or Vern”. He loved the outdoors – camping, fishing, hunting, and he had a great green thumb when it came to gardening. He could carry on a conversation with anyone and he never met a stranger. Malvern had long and successful careers in offshore and the logging business. Paw Paw will be truly missed and forever treasured in our hearts.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 66 years, Betty Lee Galloway; daughters, Jenny Shuff of DeRidder, LA, Debbie Beard, Rosa Ramsey and husband Dale and son, Malvern Galloway and wife Renee, all of Merryville, LA; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren; two nephews; one niece; and a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James P. and Carolyn R. Galloway; his daughter, Barbara Galloway Rico and his brother, J.P. Galloway.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 from 5:00 PM-9:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home, in DeRidder, LA. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 9, 2017, also at Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Brother Jason Fortenberry will officiate. Pallbearers will be the grandsons: Joe Stark, James Stark, Lee Shuff, Paul Galloway, Derek Galloway, John Lewis, Cody Galloway, and Josh Lewis. Honorary pallbearers are Jodi Galloway, Lacy Rico and LeAnn Beard. Burial will follow at Hennigan cemetery in Merryville, LA.
Esther Rosale McDaniel
Esther Rosale McDaniel, 68, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Friday, August 4, 2017.
She was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Kandy Leahy & husband Brian of Laquey, MO; son, Robbey Swank of Colorado; brother, Tommy Robison & wife Teresa of DeRidder, LA; sisters, Frances Miller & husband Steve of Jennings, LA; Mary Sullivan & husband Tommy of Ragley, LA; Mabel Robison & husband Nelton of DeRidder, LA and Alice Fockler & husband Ed of DeRidder, LA; 4 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rex McDaniel; parents, Ernest & Erma Robinson; sisters, Nancy Sue Jarrell and Virginia Dubose; and nephew Jacob Jarrell.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2017 from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 7, 2017 at 10:00 AM also, at Myers Colonial Home. Officiating the service will be Tim Bergen. Burial will follow at Beauregard cemetery in DeRidder, LA.
Lonnie C. Cole, Jr.
Lonnie C. Cole, Jr., 92, was born October 11, 1924 and passed away August 3, 2017 holding the hand of his devoted wife of 70 years, Anna Verne, and surrounded by his loving family.
L.C., affectionally known as PapPaw was a Christian, proud veteran of WWII, a mechanic at Transco Pipeline for 20 years, a Master Mason for over 50 years at Magnolia Lodge #238 in Ragley, and avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and farm. He was” lovingly” often told by friends and family that he was full of it…..and he was……dry witt. But, all of the wonderful, sometimes rough, qualities of the man made him the PapPaw we all loved. From the youngest grandchild to the oldest, he loved them all and always enjoyed trying to teach them how to live life in the country. He was truly a country boy and never tried to hide it.
Funeral service will be held Monday August 7, 2017 at Magnolia Baptist Church in Ragley, Louisiana at 3 PM under the direction of Myers colonial Funeral Home. The Reverend’s Wilton Anthony, David Free, and Carlie Jackson will officiate. Burial will follow service in Magnolia cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Magnolia Baptist Church in Ragley on Sunday, August 6, 2017 from 5-9 PM and Monday August 7, 2017 from 1:00 PM until time of service.
L.C. is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Anna Verne Callaway Cole, daughters Judy (Glen) Guidry and Jan Outlaw, all of Ragley; brother, Mick Cole of Ragley; 7 Grandchildren, Kelby Outlaw, Jana Hudson, Joni Fontenot, Lisa Spooner, Kyla Cole, Michael Nicholson, and Neil Guidry; 16 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren.
L.C. was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Montella Cole, sister Mattie Slaydon, and brothers Frank Cole and Jewel Cole.
The family would like to extend our appreciation to Dr. Brian Clements for his loving and compassionate care of our PapPaw over the years and especially on his final earthly day. We also want to thank our close family friend, Hardy Myers of Myers Colonial Funeral Home, for his loving support of our family throughout the years and especially at this time.
Jayse Allen Ray Pierce
Jayse Allen Ray Pierce, 3, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Monday, July 31, 2017.
Our “Superman” was so special to us. Jayse will truly be missed and forever treasured in our hearts.
Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Tony and B’trice Pierce, and his sisters, Taylor Kay and Baylee Renee Pierce, all of DeRidder, LA; grandfather, Gary Pierce; step grandmother, Brenda Pierce, both of Rosepine, LA; grandfather, Jimmy Goodeaux of DeRidder, LA; and a host of family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Sandra Cooley and Tina Goodeaux.
Visitation and service will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017 from 2:00PM - 5:00 PM until the time of service at 5:00 PM at Christway Church in DeRidder, LA. Brother Vic Warrick will officiate.
Lucille Lois Bassett Harvey
Lucille Lois Bassett Harvey was born October 29, 1924 in Pickering, LA, to the late W. Bassett and Lily Mae Williams. She was the youngest of four children. (Lula Matthews, Herman Tyson, and Annie Bell McClinton - DeRidder, LA). Both parents and siblings all preceded her in death.
Lucille confessed a hope in Christ at an early age, was baptized and joined Zion Hill Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Elder C.D. Norris.
Lucille was united in holy matrimony to Ozell Harvey (San Antonio, TX) in 1942. To this union one child was born, Earnie Mae Harvey.
She had many hobbies, but caring for her flowers and watching her favorite baseball team, the Atlanta Braves, were her favorite pastimes. During her younger days, she enjoyed hunting and fishing on the outskirts of DeRidder.
Lucille was a cosmetologist by profession but also worked in other capacities. She retired as a medical assistant from a local nursing home in DeRidder at the age of 62.
Lucille touched many lives during her lifetime and her legacy will continue to live through her family and friends. She loved her family and tried to be available to each on a personal level.
Lucille past peacefully at the blessed age of 92, after a brief illness on July 30, 2017 at 9:25 am at North Delta Hospice in Southaven, MS with family at her bedside. At the time of her death, she lived with her daughter and son-in-law in Memphis, TN where she resided over the past 11 years. It was here that she spent her final days and despite being in her early 90’s, she was a joy to have around and shared many laughs and fond memories.
Her memories will be cherished by her daughter (Earnie Mae Logan) and son-in-law (Johnnie Logan) of Memphis, TN, (2) loving goddaughters, Billie Rea Perkins and Jacqueline Baldwin (Mike Baldwin) of Houston, TX, (1) granddaughter, Dr. Lisa Logan Smith (Craig Smith) of Atlanta, GA, (1) grandson, Tyren Logan of Memphis, TN (2) great grandchildren, Caitlyn and Aidan Smith of Atlanta, GA, and a host of loving great nieces, great nephews, supportive cousins and loving friends.
Visitation and service will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017 from 9:00 AM – 11:00AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM at Norris Memorial Church of God in Christ in DeRidder, LA. Burial will follow at Community cemetery in DeRidder, LA. Pastor Murray Charles Piper will officiate.
