Sandra Elizabeth Spalding
May 18, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” Elizabeth Spalding, born Sandra Elizabeth Jordan on April 15, 1944, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on May 18, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was 82 years old. Sandy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond “Ray” Murrel Spalding.
Sandy was, in every sense of the word, a pioneer. Wherever she went, things were different...
Donald Louis Lopez Sr.
May 18, 2026
We are deeply saddened to share the loss of Donald Louis Lopez, Sr, on May 18, 2026 in Shreveport, LA. He lived for 71 years and left behind memories that will forever remain in our hearts. He was born on December 10, 1954 to the union of Sam and Alma Mattie Norment Lopez in Shreveport, LA.
He was proceeded in death...
Blanchie Snead
May 18, 2026
Blanchie Snead, age 65, passed away peacefully at her home on May 18, 2026. Born on August 8, 1960, to Johnny and Mary Alice Tingle, Blanchie lived a life centered around faith, family, and love.
A longtime and devoted member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Blanchie found great joy in worship, fellowship, and serving those around her. She cherished every moment...
Beverly Sade' Strawther-Alford
May 15, 2026
Beverly Sade’ Strawther-Alford
July 12, 1986 – May 15, 2026
Visitation: 10 am -11am
Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church
5340 Jewella Ave
Shreveport, LA 71109
Celebration of Life
Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church
Event Center
Starts at 11am
Beverly Sade’ Strawther-Alford, 39 of Shreveport, Louisiana accepted her angelic wings on May 15, 2026. Beverly lived a beautiful life centered with joy and devotion to God, her family, friends and her...
Carol Denise Casares
May 12, 2026
Carol Denise Casares, 66, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026. Born on February 15, 1960, in Shreveport, Carol lived a life centered on devotion to her family, dedication to her work, and pride in the home she lovingly cared for.
For more than 35 years, Carol worked in insurance coding for Acadian Computer Systems, where she was...
Dorothy Brocato
May 12, 2026
Dorothy Maranto Brocato passed away on May 12, 2026 at age 95. She was born in Bossier City, LA, and attended Bossier Elementary School and Bossier High School. Dorothy received a Bachelor of Education Degree from Centenary College, Shreveport, LA, and a Masters Degree in Education from University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR.
Dorothy was a fourth-grade elementary school teacher at Allendale...
Holly Smith
May 10, 2026
Bossier City, LA
On May 10, 2026 Holly passed over to eternal life while sleeping peacefully.
Visitation will be 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. at Aulds Funeral Home, 7849 East Kings Hwy., Shreveport, LA 71115. Graveside service will be officiated by Minister Guy Smith at 12:30 P.M. at Zion Hill Cemetery located on County Road 1754 near Linden, TX
Holly was preceded in death...
William "Bill" Reed
May 7, 2026
William “Bill” Reed passed away quietly at his home in South Bossier City on the evening of May 7, 2026, after a brief illness, with his beloved wife Theresa and close family by his side. Bill dedicated 34 years of service to public transportation through SporTran before retiring. He was known for his kind heart, strong work ethic, and love...
Jessica Jorden Farrington
May 7, 2026
Jessica Jorden Farrington, a lifelong resident of Ivan, Louisiana, passed away on May 7, 2026, at the age of 49.
Born on January 26, 1977, to Debbie Modisette Magee and William “Billy” Jorden, Jessica was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and spent all her life in Ivan, Louisiana. She graduated from Plain Dealing Academy in 1995 before continuing her education at Southern...
Claude Bunyon Whitley
May 6, 2026
Claude Bunyon Whitley passed May 6, 2026. He passed peacefully at home. Claude Bunyon Whitley was born September 4, 1950. He went to Woodlawn High School and continued education in Germany. Served United States Army as a Staff Sergeant E-5 from 1968 to 1982. Entered the oilfield there after. Claude Bunyon Whitley passed peacefully into eternal rest after a long...
Pregan Jackson
May 6, 2026
Pregan Jackson
April 6, 1957- May 6, 2026
Homegoing Service
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 11:00am
Beloved Brother and Friend.
Baptist Bible Fellowship
8900 Kingston Road
Shreveport LA, 71118
Belinda Haymon Rodriguez
May 6, 2026
Belinda H. Rodriguez, age 70, of Haughton, Louisiana, passed away on May 6, 2026. She was born on December 18, 1955, in Leesville, Louisiana. She lived the majority of her life in Haughton, Louisiana as a single woman raising her family.
She is preceded in death by her mother Elizabeth Ann Haymon Philyah, father Dewey Haymon, and stepfather Archie Philyah.
Belinda is...
Tammy Davis
May 3, 2026
Tammy was born on August 31, 1960, weighing only 2 pounds, 6 ounces. From the very beginning, she entered this world fighting, and she faced life with that same strength and determination until the very end. Despite the many challenges she endured, Tammy remained one of the most caring and selfless people anyone could ever know. She would truly give...
Joseph Norris Long, Sr.
May 3, 2026
Funeral services for Joseph Norris Long Sr., age 93 of Greenwood, LA, will be held at Frierson Baptist Church in Frierson, LA on Saturday May 9, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. A visitation will be held before the funeral at 11:00 A.M. at the church. Officiating the services will Brother Mel Campbell.
Joseph was born on July 8, 1932, in Curry community...
Deborah Brown
May 1, 2026
Deborah “Debbie,” also affectionately called “Bebe,” mother of two children, grandmother, and aunt, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana, after a sudden illness. She was born January 6, 1958, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Joe S. Brown, Sr. and Lucille Cathey Brown. Debbie was always very close to her family and made her home in Haughton, Louisiana,...
Jerri Copes
Apr 29, 2026
Jerri Copes passed away on April 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of family and cherished memories.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Brenda Copes; her brother-in-law, Walt Adams; and her nephew, Brandon Copes.
Jerri is survived by her four children: Carrie Ward; Marina Fulbright and her husband, Michael; Johnny Madrigal and his wife, Maranda; and Lexie Madrigal....
Frederick George Gregory
Apr 27, 2026
Frederick George Gregory, (Freddy G) 79, of Benton, Louisiana, passed away suddenly at his home on April 27, 2026.
Fred was born on July 3, 1946, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to George and Gene Gregory. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy before beginning a long and dedicated career in law enforcement. Fred served with the Bossier City...
Betty Simpson
Apr 24, 2026
Betty Ruth Simpson
Born in Mangham, Louisiana
4 May 1948 to 24 April 2026
To My Mother... and first Love of my life...
My heart is now greatly burdened with a heavy weight from your passing... My only solace is knowing that you are no longer in pain and are in the arms of the Father and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
She was the constant love...
Cleveland Wayne Wyatt, Sr.
Apr 22, 2026
Funeral services honoring the life of Cleveland Wayne Wyatt Sr. will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Old Pisgah Baptist Church, 15192 LA-120, Marthaville, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Officiating the service will be Bro. Eric Wilburn.
Cleveland Wayne Wyatt Sr. of DeBerry, Texas, known to many...
Horace Chester Mullins
Apr 20, 2026
With full hearts, we celebrate the life of Horace “Chester” Mullins, who passed away from cardiac arrest on April 20, 2026. He was seventy-nine years young, still active and enjoying life. Chester was born in McComb, Mississippi in 1947 and was the oldest of four children blessed to Delmar and Genevieve Mullins. He had a childhood across Mississippi and nearby...
