Obituaries

Jun 12, 2025

DONALD RAY SIMS "DONNIE"  WAS BORN ON NOVEMBER 20, 1954. HE WAS THE FIRST CHILD OF THE LATE TYLER LEE SR. AND  CLEO BOLES SIMS.

HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS BROTHERS EDWARD LEE JENKINS, TYLER LEE SIMS JR.. AND MORRIS SIMS, AND HIS SISTER JANICE SIMS. DONALD CONFESSED CHRIST AT AN EARLY AGE UNDER THE...

Jun 10, 2025

Kelly D. Morgan, 53 years young died Tuesday June 10, 2025. He was born in Texarkana, Texas and at the time of his death he resided in Grand Chain, Illinois.

Kelly's journey through life was so full of friends wherever he went.

His last job took him to Illinois where he was a Quality Control...

Jun 9, 2025

ARNEY MARTIN REED passed away on June 9th comfortably at his home in Stonewall, LA. He was born March 17th 1942 in Shreveport, LA. He is survived by his wife Dorothy whom he was married to for over 47 years from May 31st , 1978, to present. He is also survived by his 2 sons Joseph & James Reed...

Jun 9, 2025

Alan Temple De Arman, Sr. was born September 4, 1961, in Shreveport, LA, and passed away June 9, 2025, in Houston, TX, following a brief illness.

Alan loved his children, grandchildren and his canine buddy Elmo, and his favorite pastimes were fishing, reading, traveling and playing XBOX. He was also particular about how his last name was...

Jun 9, 2025

Donald O. Murray, 84, of Shreveport, passed away on June 9 at his home. He was born on November 22nd, 1940, in Vicksburg Mississippi.

He is survived by his wife, Dottie, to whom he was a devoted husband for 64 years. He is also survived by his three children, Donna Murray (Dale Wildes), Chip Murray (Mitzi) and...

Jun 7, 2025

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 10:18pm a beautiful lady with a heart of gold went on her journey to her heavenly home. Waiting with open arms were her parents Gordie & Lockie Prudhome, her son Ronnie Dowden, husband Herman Rogers, brother James Prudhome, sister Sybil Woods (6-5-25), niece Tammy Watson, great niece Briana Smith (that nicknamed her Jeanie...

Jun 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Harlyn Rose Stovall

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our precious baby, Harlyn Rose Stovall—our little nosy Rosey—who left this world to be with Jesus on June 7th, 2025.  Born on March 5th, 2025, she was a precious light in our lives, even in her brief time...

Jun 6, 2025

Julian Leslie 'Les' Alford left this world peacefully on June 6, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on November 18, 1940, in Daytona Beach, FL.  He graduated from Mainland High School and then served in the US Army and Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict.  He was awarded the prestigious Flying Cross Medal when he was part of...

Jun 6, 2025

Johnnie was born in Quitaque, TX, on April 13, 1929. She spent her childhood picking cotton on the farm alongside her siblings. At the age of 17, she met the love of her life, Rex Voyles, & they married just three months later in Lubbock, TX & had 3 beautiful children in Big Springs, TX

Johnnie worked...

Jun 4, 2025

Joshua Michael Shell passed at the age of 41, in his home town, Hodge, LA on June 4, 2025. He was born May 16, 1984. Josh was a very outgoing person whom was loved by many. Surviving family mother Karen S. Duty, son Austyn J. Shell, sister Melanie Shell Hall and nephew Mason, several aunts and uncles, other family...

Jun 1, 2025

Glen W. Barnes, born on October 13, 1946, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Glen's life was a testament to love, devotion, and unwavering faith. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, resilience, and cherished memories that will forever live in the hearts of those who knew him.

Glen was a...

Jun 1, 2025

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Robert William Shield, Jr. 1946 – 2025

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Robert (Bill) William Shield, Jr., beloved father, grandfather, brother, teacher, friend, and decorated veteran, passed away in Bossier City, LA on June 1, 2025 at the age of 78.

Born in 1946 in Abilene, TX, Bill devoted his...

Jun 1, 2025

LAURA "RENEE" THELMIER, 67, PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY AT HER HOME ON SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025. SHE WAS BORN ON AUGUST 22, 1957, THE ONLY CHILD TO THE LATE BARBARA DELORES MCBRIDE MCFADDEN AND PETER DAVID HANOLD.

RENEE WAS A LIFE-LONG RESIDENT OF SHREVEPORT, LA. AND A GRADUATE OF AIRLINE HIGH SCHOOL. SHE WORKED AT BANCORP SOUTH FOR...

Jun 1, 2025

With a heavy heart we announce the passing of Vance A. Leitch, Jr. (Big Man Vance).  Vance went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2025, in Blanchard, Louisiana.  He was born on November 5, 1989, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Vance was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend.  He never met a stranger.  He loved Jesus,...

May 31, 2025

Donald "Donnie" Wade Crawford

June 2, 1969 to May 31, 2025

Donnie was a lifetime resident of the state of Louisiana with most of his adult life living in Winnfield (Winn Parish), LA.

It is with great sadness that his family announce is departure on this earth. Donnie was the youngest of 10...

May 30, 2025

Christy Michelle Gasper (Watkins)

February 6, 1975 – May 30, 2025

Christy Michelle Gasper, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2025, at her home in Stonewall, Louisiana.

Born on February 6, 1975, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Christy spent the...

May 29, 2025

Ida Bertha Marie Bunch, age 84, of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away peacefully to go be with family on May 29, 2025. She was born to Ernest & Leslie Jones on October 14, 1941. Ida loved her family dearly and took very good care of them. She was loved dearly and will be sorely missed by all who knew her....

May 25, 2025

Beverly Loraine Thompson was born March 18,1935, in Fouke, Arkansas, to Dennon and Margaret (Harris) Pruitt and she passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Dennon Butler and Margaret Ann Pruitt; the love of her life, husband, Joe Thompson; son, Billy Hale; daughter, Regina...

May 24, 2025

Jeri Janelle Jones Cobb

July 8, 1940 - May 24, 2025

Jeri Janelle Jones Cobb passed away peacefully on Saturday May 24, 2025 with the love of her life, John Cobb, by her side. We find comfort knowing she is in the presence of her savior and reunited with her family that has gone before...

May 23, 2025

Amanda was 44 years old. She lived a vibrant and fierce life that touched many and left a mark on all who knew her. Her favorite pastime since she was a little girl was to go fishing. Anything water related called to her, she loved the outdoors. She found that she liked to hunt after moving to Missouri. This...