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Cheryl Acker
August 27, 1956 - September 22, 2013
Cheryl Acker, 56, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Sunday, September, 22, 2013. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Kimberly Acker of DeRidder, LA; mother, Beatrice Acker of DeRidder, LA; brothers, Ronald Acker and wife Marie of Monroe, LA and Harold Eugene Porter and wife Diane of DeRidder, LA; sister, Patricia Lowery of Leesville, LA; grandchildren, Keosia S. Acker, Keasia N. Acker and Lopez L Bryant, Jr. She was preceded in death by her father, Sammy Acker; sister, Gloria Armstead; aunt, Bertha Hargrove; and nephew, Derrick Herron.
Visitation and funeral services will be held on Monday, September 30, 2013 at Starlight Missionary Baptist Church in DeRidder, LA. Visitation will be from 9:00am until 11:00am with funeral services beginning at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Starlight cemetery. Rev. Daniel Stafford will officiate.
Billy Matthis
February 8, 1946 - September 19, 2013
Billy Glen Matthis, 67, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, September 19, 2013 in Lake Charles. Mr. Matthis was a member of American Legion Post 27 in DeRidder. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sandra Matthis of Merryville, LA; sons, William James Matthis and wife Janet of DeRidder, LA and Andrew Edward Matthis of Monroe, LA; daughters, Kimberly Vodicka and husband David of DeRidder, LA and LeighAnn Michelle Matthis of Merryville, LA; brothers, Kenneth David Matthis and wife Wanda, Shelton Edmund Matthis and Samuel Matthis and wife Judy all of Merryville, LA; sister, Lola Mae Morrison of Merryville, LA; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Ada Matthis; sister, Anna Belle Moses; brothers, Autwan Matthis and Frank T. Collins.
Visitation will be on Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral services will be Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 10:00am at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Cooper cemetery in DeRidder, LA. Bro. Jim Miers will officiate.
Herman Carnley
December 6, 1923 - September 18, 2013
Herman Carnley, 89, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at his home. Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Rodney Carnley and wife Sandra of Valrico, FL; daughters, Kathy Deason and husband Jimmy of DeRidder, LA and Joan Jordan of DeRidder, LA; 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Travis and Lula Carnley.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 2:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill cemetery in DeRidder, LA. Bro. Roger Jeans will officiate.
Gilbert Ortego Jr.
August 26, 1960 - September 17, 2013
Gilbert Ortego, Jr., 53, born August 2, 1960 in Orange, TX, passed away on September 17, 2013 at Lufkin Memorial Hospital in Lufkin, TX. He is survived by his daughter, Angela Ortego Walden and husband Jason of Ooluguh, OK; sons, Adam Ortego of Houston, TX and Clinton Ray Ortego of Covington, LA; parents, Gilbert and Audrey Ortego of Denham Springs, LA; brother, Roger Ortego of Newton, TX; sisters, Lisa Ortego Burr and husband Richard of Merryville, LA, Denise Ortego Yeard and husband Rae of Dubach, LA, Glenda Ortego Bowman of Wilburton, OK, Annacee Ortego Hull and husband Shannon of Denham Springs, LA, Renate Ortego McDaniels and husband Donald of Merryville, LA; grandchildren, Jason Walden and Katlynn Walden both of Oologuh, OK.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 20, 2013 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Pitkin, LA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 3:00pm at Mr. Olive Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Blue Branch cemetery in Pitkin.
Funeral services are under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. In lieu of flowers, please give any donations to Lisa Burr.
Julia Ann Crockett
November 29, 1948 - September 17, 2013
Julia Ann Crockett, 64, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 in Alexandria, LA. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Aaron Crockett of DeRidder, LA; sons, Aaron Crockett, Jr. and wife Kisha and Steven Crockett and wife Charissa all of DeRidder, LA; daughters, Latonia Crockett of DeRidder, LA, Karla Crockett of Colorado, Erica Green, Josephine Jones and Mary Crockett all of DeRidder, LA; mother and father, Ceola and Jimmy Harris of DeRidder; brothers, Jimmy Harris and wife Barbara of New Llano, LA, Michael Harris and wife Tonya of DeRidder, LA, Richard Harris and wife Renee of Dallas, TX, Sam Harris of Houston, TX and Darren Harris and wife Liz of Missouri; sisters, Martha Ray of DeRidder, LA, Cassandra Washington and husband Von of DeRidder, LA, Betty White and husband Clarence of DeRidder, LA, Donna Thurston of Newark, NJ, Billie High and husband Joe of DeRidder, LA and Johnnie Faye Patterson of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Drelon Hopkins, Darien Castille, Ashtin Green, Jayvien Crockett, Cameron Crockett, Steven Crockett Jr., Destiny Engrum, Briona Crockett, Deja Crockett, Juliana Crockett, Austin Ventroy, Ronneisha, Rashonda, Ron, Jr. and Jeremiah Jones, Jajuan Ashworth, Tequila and Tequia Martin. He was preceded in death by his father, George Lewis; grandmother, Mama Mary Turner; brother, Charles Harris; grandfather, Daddy James Turner, and great grandfather, Hezekiah McClendon.
Visitation will be Friday, September 27, 2013 from 10:00am until 11:00am with funeral services beginning at 11:00am at Grace Church in DeRidder, LA. Burial will follow at Beauregard cemetery in DeRidder. Pastor George L. Glass will officiate.
Susie Guy
December 23, 1937 - September 14, 2013
I will lift up mine eyes to the hills from which cometh my help, my help cometh from the Lord which made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2
Susie M. Wilson Guy departed this life at Beauregard Memorial Hospital, Saturday, September 14, 2013. Susie is the third child of six born to Pastor E.L. Wilson and Sis. Gracie N. Wilson. She was born in Rayne, Louisiana, December 23, 1937. Susie is a graduate of Acadia Parish Training School. She also has studies in the DeRidder Branch of the United Theological Seminary and Post Graduate School of Nursing of Chicago, Il. She worked at U.S. Army Hospital as a Health Care Provider for many years. In the community she has served as school volunteer, substitute teacher, Title I volunteer, Tutor, Volunteer with Mayor’s Youth Council and Beauregard Parish Pupil Progression Plan, Band Booster Parent and chaperone and God’s Food Box volunteer.
Susie accepted Christ at an early age. She met and fell in love with Pastor Louis F. Guy I, they united in marriage, April 20, 1968. They have six adult sons and two adult daughters.
She worked for the Lord along with her husband who cherished her highly, as a faithful help meet (mate) over thirty nine years. She served in Mt. Canaan Baptist Church faithfully as, Mission President, Deaconess, Primary Sunday School Teacher, Senior Choir, Vacation Bible School. She loved singing and would often remind us, “may the Work I’ve Done Speak For Me.” She served faithful until her death in Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, New Light District, the community, and wherever the need was with the motto: “If I can help somebody to accept Christ as I pass along, then my living shall not be in vain.”
Susie is preceded in death by her father, Pastor E.L. Wilson, mother, Sis. Gracie N. Wilson, brothers: Lerue, Leroy, and Edward.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted husband, Pastor Louis F. Guy I, six sons, Edwin (Rhudene) of Dallas, Mark (Carolyn) of Opelousas, The Min. Louis II (Karen) of Lake Charles, Min. Reginald Sr. of Arlington, Min. Robert of Dallas, Michael of Lake Charles, two daughters, Minister Portia of Natchitoches, Regina of Shreveport, fourteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren, one brother, Billy Wilson of DeRidder, one sister, Dr. Shirley Wilson Francois of Dallas, Georgia, one brother-in-law, Thomas Guy of DeRidder, two devoted uncles, The Rev. Cosey Gage (Virgie) of Rayne, Alfred Nickson (Grace) of Beaumont and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 20, 2013 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral services will be on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 11:00am at Grace Church in DeRidder, LA. Burial will follow at Beauregard cemetery in DeRidder. Repast will be at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, 615 Mayes St. DeRidder. 337-463-9051. In lieu of flowers, Sis. Susie M. Guy would have preferred you to help children and youth to become educated. In her honor, please donate to: Newlight Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 491, DeRidder, LA 70634 or Foundation Sickle Cell, 231 E. Baltimore St. Suite 800, Baltimore, MD 21202
Katherine Skinner
November 14, 1952 - September 6, 2013
Katherine Laverne Skinner, 60, of Mittie, LA, passed from this life on Friday, September 6, 2013 in Boyce, LA. Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Jermey Darce and wife Rhonda of Mittie, LA and Roy Greer of Shepherd, TX; daughters, Larrie Greer and husband Doug of Shepherd, TX, and Magon Doyle of Shepherd, TX; brothers, Joey Darce and wife Eva of Dry Creek, LA, and Andy Martin and wife Karen of Bundick, LA; sisters, Mitzi Gormanous and husband David of DeRidder, LA, Emily Fontenot of Hineston, LA, Shelly Fuselier and husband Paul of Bundick, LA, Ruthie Singleton and husband Penny of Mittie, LA and Theresa Darce of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, Katelynn, Carley and Tia Darce of Mittie, LA; Cheyenne Clark of Shepherd, TX and Jeanie Jenkins and Lil Doug Champagne of Shepherd, TX. She was preceded in death by her mother, Catherine Darce; father, Alphonse (Bud) Darce; brother, Phil Darce and sister, Donna Laird.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 5:00pm until time of service on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 10:00am at Cherry Grove Baptist Church in Mittie, LA. Burial will follow at Simmons cemetery in Mittie, LA. Rev. J.R. Dowden and Bro. Ron Butler will officiate.
George Martin McKay Jr.
George Martin McKay, Jr., 61, passed from this life on Saturday, August 24, 2013 in Virginia.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 9:00am until 11:00am at New Hope CME in DeRidder, LA with the funeral service beginning at 11:00am on Saturday. Burial will follow at Community cemetery in DeRidder, LA.
Vivian Coleman
November 20, 1942 - September 2, 2013
Vivian L.Coleman, 70, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Monday, September 2, 2013.
Luther Dwayne Blackmon
January 7, 1942 - August 31, 2013
Luther Dwayne Blackmon, 71, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, August 31, 2013 in Pineville, LA. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Susan Lawayne Blackmon Douthit of Powderly, TX; step daughters, Brenda Pierce and Linda Elliot both of Rosepine, LA; sisters, Maureen Blackmon Arnoldi of Shreveport, LA and Nita Blackmon Buchanan of DeRidder, LA; grandchildren, J.T. Douthit of Camp Pendleton, CA, Casey Douthit of Houston, TX and Trinity Perkins of Honey Grove, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Ethel Blackmon and
brother, B.C. "Sonny" Blackmon.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 3:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Lewis cemetery in DeRidder, LA. Rev. George smith and Rev. George L. Glass will officiate.
Elvin "Fuzzy" Lambert
June 29, 1937 - August 30, 2013
Elvin “Fuzzy” Lambert, 76, of DeRidder, LA passed from this life on Friday, August 30, 2013 in Lake Charles, LA. Those left to cherish his memory are his brothers, David Lambert and wife Mary of DeRidder, LA, and Marvin Lambert and wife Dorothy of Greenville, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Webster Lambert and Dezzie (Austin) Lambert, brothers, J.D. Lambert, Jesse Thurston Lambert and Joseph (Big Boy) Lambert; sisters, Ruby Lee (Lambert) Ashworth and Carline (Lambert) Phillips.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 10:00am at Whitaker cemetery in DeRidder. Rev. Ed Tilley will officiate.
