Obituaries

Mar 17, 2026

Douglas Kennedy Jean, 82, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on March 17, 2026. He was born on April 24,1943, in Muncie, Indiana.

Douglas retired from General Motors in Shreveport, but his life was defined far more by his curiosity, humor, and endless willingness to learn than by any single job title. He had many interests throughout his life, including golf, bowling,...

Mar 17, 2026

Carol Fay Ward, a devoted mother and grandmother, departed this life peacefully at her home in Shreveport, Louisiana, on March 17, 2026, after a lengthy illness. She was steadfast in her love for her family and was known for her selfless spirit, always placing the needs of others before her own. Carol also had a deep love for pets and...

Mar 13, 2026

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...