Obituaries

Jan 8, 2025

Jerry Clinton Owens, 83, of Keithville, LA, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home after a lengthy illness.

Jerry was born on February 6, 1941, in El Dorado, AR, to Clinton and Maurice Owens.  During his life, he was a plumber from Local 141, where he was a lifetime member.  He enjoyed hunting,...

Jan 6, 2025

Jeffrey "Jeff" Alan McElroy entered eternal rest on January 6th, 2025 at age 67.

Jeffrey was born to Bruce and Sandra McElroy (Pekruhn) on October 22nd, 1957 in Steubenville, Ohio. In his youth he spent his time caring for and training horses.

Jeffrey met his wife, Renee McElroy (Calmbacher) in 1967 in Wheeling, West Virginia...

Jan 4, 2025

Laura Jean Howell-Coffman born on May 5, 1949, in Vowells Mill, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, in her home in Blanchard, LA.

Jean, as many knew her by dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren, cherishing them above all else. She had a remarkable ability to connect with children, extending her love and...

Jan 2, 2025

A Light Went Out…

When our beloved Leon David Dayries, Jr. (Lee), age 62, left this world on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Lee was born on August 7, 1962, the first son of the late Leon David Dayries, Sr. and Jo Ellen Kennington Dayries. From a young age, Lee was known for his infectious smile,...

Jan 2, 2025

John David Doyal was born December 10, 1953, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He died at home in Benton on January 2, 2025, at the age of 71 with his family beside him. A memorial service will be held on January 18, 2025, at Benton Methodist Church located at 4615 Palmetto Rd. Benton, La 71006 at 11 o'clock. Officiating will be...

Jan 1, 2025

Minnie Carolyn Williams, age 85, of Elm Grove, Louisiana was born on August 31, 1939, and passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Willis Knighton Bossier.

A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Aulds Funeral Home, 7849 East Kings Highway, Shreveport, Louisiana, at 3:30 pm on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Minnie...

Jan 1, 2025

Bobby Dean Middlebrook Jr., passed away on January 1, 2025, at 9:33 p.m.  Bobby was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on April 4,1959, to Bobby Dean Middlebrook Sr. and Mildred Carlene Campbell.

Bobby is survived by his children; Jason Middlebrook, Austin Craig, Jacob Middlebrook and fiancé Rebecca Rutzler, Taylor Middlebrook and fiancé Matthew Magee. He is also survived...

Dec 31, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leilani Black at the age of 82. Leilani was born on August 12, 1942, in Emlenton, Pennsylvania, to John and Leone Wetzel. She passed away in the comfort of her home in Shreveport, Louisiana, on December 31, 2024, surrounded by her husband, their dog, Kati, and her children....

Dec 31, 2024

Captain Larry E. Jones, 75, of Shreveport, Louisiana went to live in his heavenly home with Jesus on December 31, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer.  He was born on February 7, 1949, in Columbus, OH to Dwight and Mary Lou Jones.

Larry graduated from Purdue University in 1971 with a degree in Professional Piloting Technology.  ...

Dec 30, 2024

Our beloved mother, Billie Faye Everett, passed away on December 30, 2024, at 3:00 PM after a long illness at the age of 91.  Faye was born in Marthaville, Louisiana on April 6, 1933, to Ethel and Fred Green.  At the age of 14, she met her soulmate, John William Everett (deceased), and was married for 57 years to...

Dec 29, 2024

Linda Jane Spinks Dunn, age 72, of Shreveport, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024. She was born to Ishamel P. Spinks and Levis McCain Spinks in Shreveport, Louisiana on January 6, 1952. She worked at Bobby Johnson's Equipment Company as office manager for many years.

Preceding Linda in death are her parents and five siblings, Carolyn...

Dec 26, 2024

Lagail B. Lynch was born Sept 10th 1927 and went to be with the angles on Dec 26th 2024 after a short illness.  Lagail was a wife, homemaker, loving mother, grand mother, and great grand mother.Lagail was an avid reader and loved doing crafts, sharing her works with family and friends until loosing her eye sight.

Lagail...

Dec 26, 2024

Robert Grayson Spillers, 83, passed away on December 26, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born on August 27, 1941, in Winnfield, Louisiana. In 1949, Grayson and his family moved to Shreveport, Louisiana. The youngest of three, having two older sisters who he loved dearly, he attended Fair Park School and graduated in 1959. During that time, he...

Dec 25, 2024

Linda Katherine Whitington Sproles, 74, of Doyline, Louisiana was welcomed by her family, friends, and Jesus in heaven on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024 and healed of her illness. Linda was born on July 20, 1950 to Parents, Curtis Wayne and Mattie Bell Whitington in Texarkana, Texas. She was the oldest of their three children, where she learned very...

Dec 24, 2024

Leslie Schmidt, born on August 3, 1939, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, in Shreveport, Louisiana, at the age of 85. Leslie was the beloved son of Robert and Lula Schmidt and grew up alongside his two brothers, J. A. Schmidt and Robert Schmidt, and his uncle L. C. Schmidt.

He was preceded in death by...

Dec 23, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roger Martin Nelson at the age of 84.   Roger was born July 7, 1940 in Arlington, South Dakota to Martin and Helen Nelson, and died at his home in Shreveport, Louisiana December 23, 2024 after a year-long battle with cancer.

Roger graduated from Oldham High School...

Dec 22, 2024

Pansy Helen Paul age, 77, was born on May 9th 1947 in Marion, North Carolina. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother's sister and friend who passed away by love and light On Sunday, December 22nd, her life was vibrant tapestry of humor, kindness An unwavering devotion to her family born with a sparkle in her eye and a...

Dec 22, 2024

Paul Fredrick Horwatt, age 78, was born on August 19, 1946, in Kingston, Pennsylvania, to Paul J. and Pauline (Hicks) Horwatt and he passed away at his home in Stonewall, Louisiana, on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

While in grade school, Paul was baptized at White Church on the Hill, in Trucksville, Pennsylvania.  He went on to graduate...

Dec 21, 2024

Jean Anne Kelleher Vaughn, born 1 February 1973, from Oil City Louisiana, passed away on 21 December 2024. In her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

She was being cared for by her loving and devoted husband of 25 years, Terry, with the help from Passages Hospice, who were a great help in a...

Dec 20, 2024

Betty Jean Jenkins was born on January 22, 1940 and passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 9:30 p.m.  She resided in Cotton Valley, Louisiana for 68 years before moving to Shreveport in 2008. There will be no funeral services for Betty

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Eddie...