Obituaries

Feb 18, 2017

Ramonia Leigh Ballew, age 59, was born September 9, 1957 in Shreveport, Louisiana and lived in Keithville, Louisiana. She went to be with her Lord and Savior and her sister Rhonda Gaudin on February 18, 2017 after a lengthy illness. She was happiest living on her friends, Donna and Rick Johnson's farm, where she helped raise and care for alpacas...

Feb 12, 2017

Jeff Carlton McCombs was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. He grew up in Atlanta, Texas, and graduated from Atlanta High School. He went on to Texas A&M Commerce, where he graduated with a journalism degree in 1962.

He married his high school sweetheart, the late Mary Nichole "Nickie" Bryant, in 1961. After graduation...

Feb 12, 2017

Services celebrating the life of Jason Ray Cochran will be held on Friday February 17th at 2pm at Aulds Funeral Home, 7849 E. Kings Highway Shreveport, LA.

Jason was born on September 22, 1979 in Little Rock, AR. He was a 1997 graduate of Airline High School in Bossier...

Feb 8, 2017

Edward Timothy Scott, a loving husband and father, a resident of Shreveport, LA, passed away unexpectedly, joining our loved ones and our father in heaven, on February 8, 2017 at the age of 56. Tim is survived by his wife, Louise Gay Scott; his daughter, Megan Louise Scott (Caleb Cooper); Aunt Melba Dean Vosburg (James); Sister in-law Rosemary Harper (Ronnie);...

Feb 6, 2017

Mr. D.W. MacKnight, III, 65, passed away Sunday, February 5th, 2017. D.W. has worked as a local sound engineer for the past 30 years. D.W. was preceded in death by his father, Doyle William MacKnight, Jr. He  is  survived  by  his  mother,  Sheila  MacKnight,  brother  David and wife Debbie, sister Susan and husband Alan, niece Rachel and nephew Garrett. A...

Jan 31, 2017

Jimmy Ray Etheredge, age 68, of Keithville, LA passed away on January 31, 2017 at his home. He was born on April 3, 1948 in Hemphill, LA to George and Fannie Etheredge. He was a Journeyman in Sheet Metal Local#361 for forty years. He loved hunting, fishing, golf, and riding his Harley motorcycle.

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Jan 30, 2017

Robert Dennis Bryant, age 68, resident of Shreveport Louisiana died at his home January 30th, 2017. He was born January 9th, 1949.  Bob was a professional musician for 52 years and worked as a piano salesman for many years at Shreveport Music.  Bob volunteered for military service and served in the U.S. Army from 1968-1972,...

Jan 29, 2017

Tina Marie Ruffino Soignier, 60 , passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Willis Knighton-Pierremont in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Tina was born on January 4, 1957 to Sam and Lois Ruffino in Monroe, Louisiana. She grew up and attended Waskom High...

Jan 26, 2017

Marsha Gist Mingo 4/17/53-1/26/17

Our loving sister went with the angels to Heaven on January 26, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is preceeded in death by Loyd G. Gist Sr. (father), Dorothy J. Brown (mother), and Harold G. Patterson (brother). She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sisters, Nancy (Gist) Waren, Carol (Gist)...

Jan 25, 2017

Ms. Tina Marie Fulco Lex was born July 15, 1960 in Shreveport, LA. She was Joie de vivre (joy of life) and peacefully received her angel wings on January 25, 2017. Tina's courage, strength and fight to live inspired all who knew her.

Tina loved her family and also had a huge heart...

Jan 18, 2017

Sandra E. Dunivan, age 74, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at a local hospital. She was born on July 11, 1942 to John and Louila Mize in Shreveport, Louisiana. She loved taking care of her family and her granddaughters.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Michael and Kevin...

Jan 16, 2017

David Randal Barry, age 56, was called home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2017 after a sudden illness. He was born June 11, 1960. David worked as a tile setter most of all his life alongside his older brother. He was so very proud of all his boys and loved his family very much....

Jan 10, 2017

Rhonda Lynette Gaudin, age 56, was born January 16, 1960 in Shreveport, and lived in Keithville. She went to meet her Lord and Savior on January 10, 2017 from a courageous battle with cancer. Rhonda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was happiest when she was with her grandchildren. She was an animal lover and loved her...

Jan 10, 2017

The memorial service for Daniel Christopher Halbert, 42, will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Riverpark, 3232 E. 70th Street, Shreveport, LA.  Officiating will be our friend, Jim Lindsey.  The family will receive friends directly after the service at Bayou Thunder Saloon, 1910 Market Street, Shreveport, LA.

Daniel was born on September 10,...

Jan 10, 2017

Rebecca"Beckie" Coker, 67 passed away on January 10,2017. Beckie was born in Fort Wayne Indiana. She is preceded in death by Father Wayne Fisher, Husband Richard Coker, Sister Joyce Leamon, and adoptive parents Roger and Mary Rogers.

She left a brother Bruce Wilson and Wife Millie Wilson. Son Scott Coker and grandsons Brayden Jacobs, Jordan Coker, Lucas...

Jan 10, 2017

Robert Bowling, 63, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2017, following a massive heart attack.

Bobby was born February 14, 1953, in Hawthorn, California. His mom told everyone that he was born at the same hospital as Desi Araz Jr, but we're not sure if that's true. Bobby was...

Dec 27, 2016

Robert Taft (Shane) Pharris, 62, of Converse, LA, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Shreveport, LA. He was born September 7, 1954 in Beaumont, TX to Robert Taft Pharris and Patsy Kelley Pharris. Shane was preceded in death by his parents.

Shane grew up in Pasadena, TX...

Dec 25, 2016

Mr. Ronald Dean Belgard " Ronnie" 69, a longtime resident of Bossier Parish, passed away December 25, 2016. Ronnie was born on June 26, 1947 in Alexandria, La. He is preceded in death by father Trave Merritt Belgard and mother Geraldine Gaines Belgard, sister Barbara E. Peterson.

He leaves wife Judith McVay Belgard of Princeton,La and son...

Dec 18, 2016

Wanda Nell Bamburg Buckley-Coody, 65, went peacefully to be with her LORD on December 18, 2016 after a difficult struggle with lengthy and multiple illnesses. A Shreveport native, Wanda/Nell lived almost all of her life in North Shreveport. A graduate of Northwood High School in its infancy, Wanda/Nell retired from Bossier Parish Community...

Dec 17, 2016

Shreveport, LA - Joe Grady Windham, 91 years of age and long time resident of Shreveport Bossier area passed away December 17, 2016 surrounded by loved ones.  Born in Bay Springs Mississippi on November 21, 1925 Joe Grady was a Mississippi farm boy that  joined the army at 18 to serve his country in WWII.  He was a soldier in...