Jerry Kennedy
Feb 11, 2026
Music icon Jerry Glenn Kennedy passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 11, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Shreveport, LA on August 10, 1940 to Gordon Kennedy and Essie (Laird) Kennedy, Jerry was destined for greatness. His love and aptitude for music began at a very early age. A true prodigy, he picked up a guitar for the first...
Walter Harold Buckmaster, Jr.
Dec 21, 2025
The life of Walter Harold Buckmaster, Jr. will be celebrated at:
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
8895 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA
Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Walter Harold Buckmaster Jr., age 88, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Walt lived a life we could all envy. Not for what he accumulated, but for the indelible impact he made on...
James Joseph "Jimmy Joe" Moody
Mar 2, 2026
James Joseph “Jimmy Joe” Moody, 72, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026. Born on March 25, 1953, in West Palm Beach, Florida, Jimmy Joe was a devoted child of God whose life reflected kindness, compassion, and a generous spirit.
Jimmy Joe was known by all who met him as one of the kindest souls you could ever encounter. He had...
Brenda Janzen
Feb 24, 2026
Brenda Janzen, 59, of Shreveport, Louisiana, went to be with the Lord February 24, 2026.
Brenda was born February 10, 1967, in Bastrop, Louisiana. Known for her generosity, kindhearted spirit, and love of life, she embraced every moment—especially live music—and was cherished for her big heart. She worked for H & H Oil Company for 12 years and touched many lives...
Ruby Carrie Daniels
Mar 6, 2026
Ruby was born December 23, 1929 to the union of Henry Daniels & Lessie McDonald Daniels in Castor, LA.
She joined church at an early age in Castor, LA and after moving to Shreveport she united with the New Elizabeth B.C. under the leadership of the late Dr. Danny Mitchell, Sr. She was a faithful member until her health began to...
Ben Earnest Lee Wheeler, Jr.
Mar 9, 2026
Ben Earnest Lee Wheeler, Jr., passed away on March 9, 2026, at the age of 49. He was born on March 23, 1976, in Abilene, Texas.
Ben was a man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved spending time outdoors, especially horseback riding and fishing. Known for his easygoing nature and kind spirit, he was deeply loved...
Herron Clayton Etue
Mar 12, 2026
Herron Clayton Etue, lovingly known to family and friends as Clayton, fell asleep in death on March 12, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana, at the age of 89. He was born in McGehee, Arkansas, and was originally from Center, Texas.
Clayton was well known for his work as a skilled welder and for the pride he took in working with his hands....
Diane Cooper
Mar 12, 2026
Diane Cooper, 77, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026. She was born on November 20, 1948.
Diane lived a life centered around family, kindness, and caring for others. She worked for many years as a dietary manager, where she found great joy in serving and caring for the elderly. Her compassion and dedication touched the lives of...
Rodney Ray Roberts
Mar 7, 2026
Rodney Ray Roberts of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on March 7, 2026 at the age of 92.He was born on June 27, 1933 in Big Spring, Texas, the son of Mary Merrick and Glendon Roberts.Rodney grew up in Big Spring and graduated from Forsan High School. He was a Boy Scout in his youth which gave him an oath by...
Bobby Yates
Mar 7, 2026
Balden “Bobby” Yates, 83, passed away on March 7, 2026. He was born on November 3rd, 1942, in San Diego, California to Bobby Yates and Violet Morgan. He lived in Doyline, Louisiana with his wife Mary Lou Doran Yates.
A proud country boy who loved the outdoors. Some favorite memories included deer hunting and fishing, teaching the kids, grandkids and great...
Georgia Lee McWilliams Farmer
Mar 7, 2026
Georgia, age 78, of Bossier City, Louisiana passed away on March 7, 2026 at Pilgrim Manor.
She was born on September 20, 1947 in Norfolk, Virginia to Eleanor Virginia Denson and Leviathan Butler Denson Sr.. Georgia spent her life known for way of making people laugh and her endless loyalty.
She worked as a school bus driver and housekeeper for many years...
Jacques Dugas
Mar 5, 2026
Jacque Anthony Dugas, 55, of Houma, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 5, 2026. Born on January 21, 1971, in Arnaudville, Louisiana, Jacque was the son of Nathan Broussard and Mary Jane Dugas.
Jacque was a kind and generous soul, someone who never hesitated to help anyone in need. He was a dreamer at heart—always imagining big plans...
Patsy R. "Pat" DeWitt
Mar 4, 2026
Funeral services for Patsy R. “Pat” Dewitt will be held Monday, March 16, 2026, at Aulds Funeral Home in Shreveport, Louisiana; Visitation at 10am with a funeral service to follow at 10:30am. Interment will be at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery at 12:30pm.
Pat was born April 29, 1954, to Cora and Theodore Cook in Lubbock, Texas, and passed away March...
Margaret Cash
Mar 3, 2026
Our dearly departed was born to Earnest and Ivery Lee Cash on September 19, 1953 in Gloster, LA. Margaret departed this life on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 2:40 p.m. at Willis-Knight Pierremont Hospital with her loving husband and family.
Margaret graduated from Second Ward High School in May 1972. Margaret confessed Christ at an early age under the leadership of...
William Simpson
Mar 1, 2026
William Randall "Randy" Simpson, 62, was born on March 27, 1963, in Sulphur, LA. He passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, surrounded by family. Randy had a love for motors and speed- if it roared, raced or needed fixing, it had his attention from an early age.
He dedicated more than 20 years of his life working as a certified...
William "Billy" Edward Powell
Feb 28, 2026
William "Billy" Edward Powell, 86, passed away on February 28, 2026. He was born on June 1, 1939 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Billy was a devoted employee to the City of Shreveport and retired from the water department after 32 years. His passions were cars and golf.
Beyond his work, Billy was a devoted husband and father.
He was preceded in death by his...
Mary June Woodley Evanoff
Feb 28, 2026
You may have known her by another name, but to us, she was June Bug. Her story began on a farm in Oklahoma on June 5, 1933. She graduated high school at age 16 and was valedictorian and finished college before her 20th birthday. She was a successful realtor and established two affordable housing units for people in Brigham City,...
Marijan Elizabeth Word
Feb 27, 2026
Marijan Elizabeth Word, 68, of Shreveport, LA, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026 at Town & Country Nursing Home in Minden, LA.Jan was born on March 29, 1957 in Shreveport, LA to J.L. (Jake) and Violette Word. She attended Louisiana Tech and worked for AT&T for 37 years. She was a member and former director of the Shreveport Duplicate...
Mary Young
Feb 25, 2026
Mary Jean Young, 84 yrs, of Shreveport, LA passed away on February 25, 2026 after a prolonged period of declining health.
Jean was born on January 27, 1942 in New Orleans and was adopted, along with her twin sister Joan, to Marion Young Jr. and Charlotte Brandau of Abbeville, LA. Jean had an idyllic life growing up in a large colonial...
Lucy Franks
Feb 23, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, whose warmth, wisdom, and unwavering love shaped generations of our family. On February 23, 2026 after listening to Elvis Presley’s song "You'll Never Walk Alone" Mrs. Lucy Mae Franks closed her eyes and went peacefully to...
