Obituaries

Mar 22, 2024

In loving memory, Dorothy Ann Manshack Bayliss 12/25/52 to 03/22/24

Dorothy entered into the presence of her Lord when she passed away after a sudden illness on March 22, 2024 Dorothy is preceded in death by her father Huey Joseph Manshack Sr. Her mother, Juanita Manshack Castee , her...

Mar 22, 2024

M. R. Roberson, III (Trey)

A memorial visitation for M. R. Roberson, III (Trey) will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at

Broadmoor Baptist Church, Room 1403, 4110 Youree Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71105.  The

visitation will be from2PM until 4 PM with a special prayer at 3PM.

Trey was born...

Mar 21, 2024

Carla Ann Ezernack, age 39, died tragically in her home on March 21, 2024. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana on May 13, 1984, Carla was a joyful addition to her family. Carla was preceded in death by her father, Charles Ezernack, grandmother, Anna Belle Smith, and grandparents, Carl & Juanita Ezernack. She is survived by her mother, Patsy Ezernack; sister,...

Mar 20, 2024

Billy Sam Austin entered this world on July 15, 1938. Surrounded by his family he entered into rest in the early morning hours of March 20, 2024. He was born in the hills and hollows of Chestnut, Louisiana to Carson and Willie Mae Coffee Austin. Losing his dad at an early age and his mother leaving to look for...

Mar 14, 2024

Cheryl Hicks Latham Bruce, 77, died March 14, 2024, in Shreveport, Louisiana, after a lengthy illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Bruce; parents, Charles O. and Eva Hicks; and her brother, Charles Hicks.

Cheryl is survived by her son, Gary Todd Latham; two grandchildren, Hannah Latham Barnette and Connor Latham; two...

Mar 12, 2024

Susan was born August 12,1957, and entered into peaceful rest March 12, 2024. Her final moments were spent with Twanna and JD, just as she wished them to be. The family will have a private memorial for her at a later date and time.

Susan is preceded in death by her brother W....

Mar 12, 2024

James "Jimmy" Marshall Wilson

December 27, 1943 - March 12, 2024

James "Jimmy" Marshall Wilson rode into that big arena in the sky on March 12, 2024. Jimmy entered into rest surrounded by his family at his home in Mansfield, Louisiana.

Jimmy was born on...

Mar 6, 2024

Danny Elgin Lester (May 29, 1946 – March 6, 2024)

Danny Lester, 77, of Shreveport/Bossier, Louisiana, died on March 6, 2024.  Danny was born in Flint, MI to William and Margaret Newton.  He grew up in a loving home with many brothers and sisters so there was never a dull moment and always...

Mar 6, 2024

1960-2024

John William Wiese was born on September 11, 1960, in Shreveport Louisiana, and passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2024, at age 63. He is survived by his daughter Holly Ford (Ryan), his son Alexander Wiese, who is currently serving in the US Navy,  and his former spouse, Tanya Summers Opperman. He was also the grandfather...

Mar 5, 2024

Sammie Long White, age 81, of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on March 5, 2024. She was born on May 22, 1942 to Virgil and Sarah Long in Shreveport. She loved playing bingo, sampling wine and cheese, camping, and above all else she enjoyed simply spending time with friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 4, 2024

Peggy C. (Blake) Ferebee passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at age 89 at her home in Shreveport Louisiana surrounded by her children.

Peggy was born January 20, 1935 in Muskogee OK, to the late Thomas Edwin and Addie Blake. She was the youngest of 6 children, all of whom have preceded her in death. Peggy...

Mar 4, 2024

Charlotte Fox was born on October 25, 1943, in Shreveport, Louisiana to William "Bill" and Louise Boston. She was 80 at the time of her death and was a resident of Shreveport, Louisiana. Charlotte graduated from Fair Park High School in 1961, where she was a member of ROTC. Shortly before her graduation, Charlotte met James. She was 16....

Mar 3, 2024

Carol Leroy Cotton Jr age 72 of Bossier city, passed away March 3rd, 2024 surround by family, after a long battle with lung and heart disease.

He was born to Betty Jean Cotton and Carol Leroy Cotton Sr in Santa Paula, California. Leroy was raised in Texas, where he worked with his family training horses and working...

Mar 3, 2024

MARY SHAW MITCHELL

May 22, 1947-March 3, 2024

Mary Shaw Mitchell, 76, of Shreveport, passed away March 3, 2024. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, at 11:00 a.m. at Broadmoor United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to the service.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years,...

Feb 28, 2024

Fran McRae passed away peacefully on February 28, 2024 in Shreveport, Louisiana, after a happy, long and productive life.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 9, 1:30 pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 275 Southfield Road, Shreveport, Louisiana.  A reception will follow in the McRae Youth Lodge at St. Paul's.  All are welcome to attend.

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Feb 28, 2024

John Everett, age 65, of Shreveport, LA, passed away on February 28, 2024 at a local hospital. He was born on July 19, 1958. John created a family whom he came to love and cherish dearly. He loved his spouse Daniel Spivey with all his heart and missed him so much. He worked many years for Dillards and Citgo....

Feb 26, 2024

Gerald Curtis Pepper Jr. (Little Jerry) born August 3, 1966 to Mary Ann and Gerald Pepper Sr., passed on the morning of February 26, 2024 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

He was a loving son, husband, father and grandfather. Gerald was a provider who cared deeply for his family and friends, who knew him as an...

Feb 25, 2024

Hunter Christian Fyfe was born September 23, 1997, in Colorado Springs, Colorado and entered into eternal rest on February 25, 2024. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Betty (Wetherington), and Billy Fyfe, and Hattie (Wheeler ) Johnson.

Left to cherish his memory are his maternal grandparents, Nadine and Robert (Bob) Thompson; Hunter's parents, Jeffrey Dean Fyfe...

Feb 25, 2024

Martin Allen Lumpkin, (Marty) was born on August 30, 1965, passed away on February 25, 2024, in Sarepta, Louisiana, United States, and died of natural causes. He is survived by his loving mother Cynthia Lumpkin, sister Beverly Lumpkin Colmer & husband Brian, Marty's son, Dylan Lumpkin and granddaughter, Everleigh Grace Lumpkin. Several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in...

Feb 24, 2024

Kaidan Marely Coke, age seven, born May 2nd, 2016, passed away Saturday February 24th 2024, due to a car accident while trying to retrieve his ball. Kaidan was always full of life and joy no matter the occasion. Kaidan loved to dance, ride his bike, play basketball, and watch youtube.

He is survived by his parents Victoria...