Chapter Celestial Kappa Sigma
Brothers
Bell Toll in respect for our Passed Brothers
Samuel Joseph Demeranville III
Died:07/09/2005 Initiation Date:04/02/1967 Initiation Number:#0441 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Samuel Joseph Demeranville III, who died July 9, 2005, was born December 3, 1943 in Ft. Rucker, Alabama to Rose Mary Beshel and Samuel Joseph Demeranville, Jr. He grew up in Mobile, Alabama where he graduated from McGill Institute. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Southern Mississippi where he was a member of Epison Nu Chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Mr. Demeranville had lived in Jacksonville since 1974 and had been involved in the lumber industry; first with Lanahan Lumber Company and most recently with Wood Treaters, Inc. Joe was an active member of the Yates YMCA, the River Club, and the Florida Yacht Club. He frequently participated in running events including most all of the River Runs, the Jacksonville Marathon, the Marine Corp Marathon, and the Boston Marathon. He is survived by his parents, of Mobile, his wife of 34 years, Patricia Lanahan Demeranville, his daughter, Kathryn Schmidt and her husband Gabriel, and his sons Samuel Joseph Demeranville IV and David Christian Demeranville. Also surviving are his sisters, Rose Mary O'Boyle of Atlanta, and Ryan Schwaner and her husband Charles of Englewood, Florida and his brothers, John Demeranville and his wife Stephanie of Mobile, and Stephen Demeranville and his wife Anne of Boston and numerous nieces and nephews. Other survivors include his mother-in-law, Wanda Barton Lanahan and brothers and sisters-in-laws Dennis and Susan Lanahan, Michael and Mary Anne Lanahan, Barton and Donna Lanahan, and Teresa and Thebaut Dutton. Visitation will begin at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 1773 Blanding Boulevard, followed by the Vigil Service at 7:00 PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Joseph McDonnell on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 10:00 AM at St. Matthews Catholic Church with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery, 4535 N. Main Street.Pall Bears are Dennis Lanahan, Michael Lanahan, Thebaut Dutton, Wade Hampton, Mark Seib ler, Joseph Foy, Phillip Voss, and Joel Herron.In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Vincent's Foundation, 1800 Barrs Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32204 or USM Foundation (Kappa Sigma Fund), Attention: Tim Ryan, P. O. Box 10026, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Arrangements are under the direction of HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 729 S. Edgewood Avenue.
Carrington Luther Dews, III
Died:09/24/2017 Initiation Date:03/13/1972 Initiation Number:#0559 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Memorial Services will be held at 5:00 P.M. Thursday at Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home for Mr. C.L. "Joe Buddy" Dews III, 63, of Hattiesburg, MS who passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017.
Mr. Dews retired as Vice President at C.L. Dews & Sons Foundry and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He attended the University of Southern Mississippi where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeanne and C.L. Dews, Jr. and his wife, Elaine Flood Dews.
Mr. Dews is survived by a son, Steven Dews (Chelsee) of Hattiesburg, MS; a daughter, Jennifer Dews of Hattiesburg, MS; two brothers, Tommy Dews (Skip) and Bobby Dews (Patty) both of Hattiesburg, MS.
Memorials may be made to Edwards Street Fellowship Center or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Visitation will begin at 3:00 P.M. Thursday at Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home.
Charles Robert Dickens
Died:10/19/2022 Initiation Date:03/22/1964 Initiation Number:#0345 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Charles Robert Dickens, 82, died Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Select Specialty at Baptist Medical Center. A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Briarwood United Methodist Church. Visitation will begin at 11:30 a. m. Saturday at the church.
Mr. Dickens was born on August 12, 1940, in Natchez, the son of the late Charles Henry Dickens and Hattie Williams Dickens. A 1958 graduate of Natchez High School, he served his country joining the US Navy and served on the USS Intrepid. After receiving his honorable discharge, he attended Hinds Community College with his sister, Honey, and graduated in 1966 from the University of Southern Mississippi. At USM, Mr. Dickens was a member of Kappa Sigma and served as the District Grandmaster for 25 years.
He was a member of Briarwood United Methodist Church.
In mid 1980, Mr. Dickens and his partner, Artis Williams began C A T trucking, eventually retiring in 2012. He loved attending USM games, collecting coins and John Wayne Movies. Most of all, he cherished spending time with his family.
Along with his parents, Charles Henry Dickens and Hattie Williams Dickens is preceded in death by a sister, Frances Jane “Honey” Dickens.
Married in December of 1966, he is survived by his wife of 55 years, Diane Martin Dickens of Jackson; son, Chad Dickens of Pensacola, FL; son, Roger Dickens and his wife Rachel of Longmont, CO; nephew, Keith Massey of Natchez and great nephew, Zachary Massey.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Charlie and Diane Dickens Endowed Scholarship Fund for Athletics at the University of Southern Mississippi, https://southernmisstickets.evenue.net/www/ev_usm/ss/ev/DonationEntry?donationCd=AE&siteId=ev_usm&locale=en_US&linkID=usm
or to the former Crew Members Association of the USS Intrepid. USSINTREPIDCVII.ORG.
The family would like to thank long time neighbors Devetta Jones and family for their friendship..
Allen Edward Doering
Died:04/27/2023 Initiation Date:02/05/1967 Initiation Number:#0434 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Allen Edward Doering
Allen went home to his Heavenly Father on Thursday, the 27th day of April. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Over the years, Allen included his four-legged friends as part of his family whom he spoiled. Allen was a native of Natchez, Mississippi. He was the son of Catherine Lydia (Shaw) and August Edward Doering, born on June 28, 1948.
Allen was a highly regarded teacher who formed lasting friendships with his peers and communities in which he served. He was beloved by all of his students who frequently reached out to him years after he had taught them.
During his teaching career he touched the lives of the following Native Americans: Choctaw (Mississippi), Chitimacha (Louisiana) and Hopi (Arizona), and Navajo (Arizona).
One of his most prestigious awards, acknowledging his excellence in teaching, was the National Teacher of the Year awarded by the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES).
Allen is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Linda Canard Doering, His son, Brantley M. Doering (Tammy), His grandchildren, Cole and Ashley Doering, His brother, Dix Doering, His sister-in-law, Patti Canard, His brother-in-law, Roger Canard (Denise), His niece, Tracy Canard Goodluck, His nephews, Robert Canard and Jason Romero.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Lydia (Shaw), and his father, August Edward Doering and his nephew, Collin Doering.
The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, 423 N. Beaver Street, Flagstaff, Arizona will host Allen's Celebration of Life Ceremony on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. Everyone is invited to join us in celebrating Allen's life. Please feel free to share your memories of experiences you shared with him. Memories and condolences can also be shared online at www.norvelowensmortuary.com.
Donald Grady “Don” Driskell
Died:04/12/2019 Initiation Date:02/22/1953 Initiation Number:#0101 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Donald Grady Driskell
Brookhaven - Memorial service for Donald Grady Driskell will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 15, 2019, First Baptist Church, Brookhaven. Memorial gathering will be from 9:00 until time of service.
Donald Grady Driskell, 86, of Brookhaven, passed from this life April 12, 2019, at University of Mississippi Medical Center, in Jackson, MS. He was born August 14, 1932, to John Grady Driskell and Annie D. Perkins Driskell. He was a Financial Advisor for Edward Jones and formerly Executive Vice President of First Federal Savings and Loan. Don served his country in the United States Army as a Captain. He was past president of the National USM Alumni Association, and elected to USM Hall of Fame and an active member of the community, serving on the Board of Trustees of the Brookhaven Separate School District as well as serving as past president of the Brookhaven/Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce, past chairman of Industrial Development Foundation, and past chairman of Mississippi Savings and Loan League Legislative Committee. Don was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Brookhaven, serving as deacon and Sunday School officer. He was loyal to his family whom he loved and served well as husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 64 years, Marilyn Roper Driskell and children, Blair Driskell and Jennifer Schoenhurst, Glenn and Vickie Driskell, Bill and Leslie Ashford, Bruce and Jill Black, and Dan and Rachel Spivey; one sister, Carreen Bolen; and brother-in-law, Bob Roper.
He is also survived by his 15 grandchildren, Ryan, Matthew, and Marielle Driskell, Hannah and Russ Butts, Caroline and Hunter Harrison, Alford Driskell, Daniel Ashford, Madeline, Harrison, and Carlisle Porter, Lydia and Barnabas Spivey, Mary Liz Black, Emily and Tye Warren, John Clay and Cerissa Ashford; and five great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Jordan Ashford, Noah and Elle Warren, and Chloe Mathews.
Memorials may be made to Blair Batson Children's Hospital, 2500 N State St. Jackson, MS 39216; First Baptist Church, Brookhaven, 200 E Monticello St, Brookhaven, MS 39601, or The Cornerstone Foundation, 9032 Woolmarket Rd, Biloxi, MS 39523
Michael Patrick Dwyer
Died:06/21/2022 Initiation Date:02/05/1967 Initiation Number:#0428 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Michael Patrick Dwyer, age 77, of Metairie, LA passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Michael was born on September 4, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio, and was raised in the Irish Channel. Only child of Colonel Stephen and Winona "Nonie" Dwyer. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Pamela Charbonnet Dwyer. Also survived by cousins and many close friends he considered to be family. Graduate of St. Alphonsus, Fortier High School (1961), Southwest MS Junior College, BA (1964), University of Southern Mississippi, BS (1967). He served in the United States Army 1968 – 1970. He worked for New Orleans Board of Trade, Travelers Insurance Company, Acme Truck Line, Bush-LeNormand Ins. Agency as part owner, Coastal Ins. Agency and U.S.I. Past President Crescent City Eye Openers Kiwanis Club, Independent Insurance Agents of New Orleans, and LA Motor Transport Assoc. Member of the Bayou Club, Kappa Sigma, USM Foundation, Ducks Unlimited and Coastal Conservation Assoc. Mike was happiest when fishing at his camp in Leeville or duck hunting at the Bayou Club. Decades long Club Box holder at the Fairgrounds, always betting the long shot. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, a good Baldacci novel, trips to Orange Beach and attending the races at Saratoga every August for 35 years. Special thanks to his caregivers Debbie Fiegel, Tyshara Washington, Mayra Mendoza, and Miranda James for their compassionate care. Thanks to all the Family Practice doctors especially Dr. Russ for his care and to the staff of Sunrise of Metairie. Funeral service at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home , 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124 on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Visitation from 9:00 am to 11:OO am, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 am. Private Interment in Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Blessed Francis Seelos Shrine, 919 Josephine St., New Orleans, LA 70130 or Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, P. 0. Box 834, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Sherwin Winston Easterling
Died:07/15/2024 Initiation Date:02/13/1972 Initiation Number:#0554 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
A private graveside service will be held at 10 A.M. Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Highland Cemetery for Mr. Sherwin Winston Easterling 73, who passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Asbury Hospice House.
Sherwin was born on June 22, 1951 in Durham, North Carolina and raised in Hattiesburg. A 1969 graduate of Hattiesburg High School, he went on to graduate from the University of Southern Mississippi where he received a Masters of Accounting and was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He was a practicing CPA in Hattiesburg for a number of years.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Roberta Strickland Easterling and Dr. H.B. Easterling.
He is survived by his wife, Teresa Wilkinson Easterling; two daughters, Chanda Easterling Van Slyke (Jeremy) and Courtney Easterling Smith (Jon) one brother, S. Wayne Easterling; granddaughters, Isabella Avis Van Slyke and Loulou Leann Van Slyke and one grandson, Pelham Reeves Smith.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Sherwin’s name to Asbury Hospice House.
Thomas Marshall Elias
Died:07/25/2018 Initiation Date:04/02/1967 Initiation Number:#0437 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
1948 - 2018 Thomas "Tommy" Marshall Elias took his final bow and curtain call on July 25, 2018 after a valiant six year struggle with cancer. Tommy was born in Laurel, Mississippi, on November 12, 1948 to Faheema Rahaim Elias and Thomas Michael Elias. His partner in life, Ottavio Carl Geleno, survives him, as do brothers, Michael T. Elias and Paul L. Elias (Kristy), and many nieces, nephews and cousins. After touring East Asia with the USO while a student in Theater at the University of Southern Mississippi, Tommy was hooked on singing and upon graduation in 1971, formed the band "Fancy Music" and toured the country from Las Vegas to Cape Code, with an extended engagement in the River Queen Lounge at the top of the Marriott Hotel in New Orleans falling in love with his chosen city. In 1982 he landed on Broadway as a member of the cast of "Cleavage". He returned to New Orleans in 1993 as co-owner/manager of nightclub "OZ" on Bourbon Street where he flourished and made the club the No. 1 Dance Club and entertainment spot on the famous street. He left "OZ" in 2013 to fight cancer, joining his brother Michael as co-owner/manager of The Corner Pocket. Awards include Gay Appreciation Awards for Man of the Year and for Lifetime Achievement, Grand Marshall XIV of the Gay Easter Parade, and recipient of a Mayoral Proclamation in 2014 for his "dedication to the City of New Orleans and the gay community." A public viewing and remembrance will be held at St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square, New Orleans, Louisiana on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. with Mass to follow at 3:00 p.m. celebrated by Father Emile G. "Buddy" Noel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society or Project Lazarus. Arrangements by Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd. Information 504-835-2341.
Kirby Lee Everette
Died:03/27/1991 Initiation Date:03/27/1966 Initiation Number:#0399 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Leonard Joseph Farello
Died:03/25/2011 Initiation Date:05/18/1969 Initiation Number:#0489 Chapter:Epsilon Nu School:USM
Obituary:
Leonard J. Farello (Coach Farello), 66, of Silver Spring, MD went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2011 after a courageous battle against lung cancer. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Toni Farello; sons, Leonard A. (Carmen) of Albuquerque, NM and Anthony J.; daughters, Gabrielle R. and Theresa D.; grandchildren, Vincent, Justin, Annona, Angelina, Eleina, Danielle, and Aphina; and many family and friends. Coach Farello was a retired P.E. Teacher and Baseball, Basketball, and Football Coach at Calvin Coolidge High in Washington, D.C. for 32 years. Coach Farello earned many awards and titles during his coaching career and impacted many students' lives. For 25 years, Lenny spent his weekend nights behind the raw bar at Crisfield's Restaurant. Friends may visit Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home, 11800 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday April 1, 2011, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday April 2, 2011 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 805 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, at 9 am.
