Obituaries

Aug 1, 2024

Edward Overton Plaisance, age 68, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024.  He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on December 20, 1955.  He attended St. John Burchman's Catholic School, Broadmoor Jr. High School, and graduated from C. E. Byrd High School in 1974.

Ed spent his adult life working as a crane operator supervisor, traveling all over...

Aug 1, 2024

A beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt -- Charulata Shah ("Charu") passed away gently in the early morning hours of Thursday, August 1, 2024 after a nearly 10 year long battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Palitana, Gujarat, India on March 12, 1948 to Maneklal and Manglaben Bagadia, Charulata grew up in Palitana and Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. She...

Jul 31, 2024

Services for Roy Ray Johnson, age 59, of Bossier City Louisiana, will be Saturday August 10, 2024, at Elizabeth Baptist Church, 301 Old Bellevue Rd, Benton LA, @ 11:00am. Visitation will be from 10:00 until service time.  Officiating will be Pastor Doyle Adams SR. Roy died Wednesday July 31, 2024.  He was born March 27, 1965, to Beatrice "Bebe"...

Jul 26, 2024

Max V. Hall of Haughton, La passed away on July 26, 2024.

Max was born in Shreveport, La on May 17, 1959.  He enjoyed working on old cars and old farm equipment.  He also enjoyed antique shopping with his late wife, Anna.  Max worked as a heavy equipment specialist for many years.

Max is preceded...

Jul 25, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Mason Alexander was born on April 10, 1946, in Shreveport, LA to John Donald and Marjorie Carter Alexander. Larry passed away on July 25, 2024, surrounded by many loved ones.

Larry was a graduate of Byrd High School, and later honorably discharged from the Airforce after serving four years as a radar technician. While serving,...

Jul 24, 2024

A graveside service for Darroll Benton Kay, will be held, Friday, July 26, 2024, at 12:00 PM at Forrest Park West Cemetery, 4000 Meriwether Road, Shreveport, Louisiana 71109.   A visitation will be held prior to the service at 10:00 AM at Aulds Funeral Home, 7849 E. Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71115.

Darroll was born December 1, 1937,...

Jul 23, 2024

Herman Ray Rogers, age 72, of Shreveport, LA was born on August 7, 1952, and entered eternal rest on July 23, 2024, after a lengthy illness.

He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years Jean Rogers; Three brothers and Three sisters; Also survived by numerous other family members and loved ones.

Herman is...

Jul 23, 2024

Brenda Capps Baker was born December 29,1948, in Monroe, Louisiana, to John Daniel and Lois Thompson Capps. She went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2024, succumbing to the effects of Congestive Heart Failure. Brenda is survived by her daughter Jodi Farrar Gaines and husband, Raymond;  grandchildren Michael Gaines of Shreveport and Mary Beth Picou and...

Jul 22, 2024

Mr. Cornell Brown was born on August 10, 1956, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Mrs. Helen Gazaway Brown Logan and the late Mr. Timothy Brown.

Cornell accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age.  He attended school in Caddo Parish at Fair Park High School and later he finished his studies at Job Corp,...

Jul 19, 2024

Michael Andre' Moncla was born on January 19,1962 to Mr. Marvin Moncla and Mrs. Allison Moncla in Shreveport, La. He passed unexpectedly in his home on July 19, 2024.

Michael attended Captain Shreve high school, went to college at Louisiana Tech and later joined the Army.

Michael never met a stranger. He was described as...

Jul 18, 2024

In loving memory of James Michael Evans, born on December 7, 1985, and passed away on July 18, 2024. James was a devoted follower of God, and his faith was a cornerstone of his life. James found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved fishing, feeling the calmness of the water and the thrill of the catch....

Jul 16, 2024

Isham "Smitty" Brewster Smith

Isham, loving husband, Daddy-O, Pappy-O, and friend to many, was born October 23, 1952, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He grew up here with his brother Bill, and three sisters Lucy, Lillian, and Merle. He earned his badge as an Eagle Scout, and he never let his kids forget all of his tricks he learned...

Jul 16, 2024

Gracie Hartman, age 82, was born on June 14, 1942, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Seville and Audrey (Rogers) Hartman and she passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Gracie is survived by her son, Johnny Lee Shirley; her little baby, Lily Bell; and her grandkids which were many.

She is now on the passage with...

Jul 13, 2024

Jerry Wayne Hubbard or better known to friends and family as Pap, passed away peacefully from a battle with cancer on the morning of Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the age of 78.

Pap was born on November 18, 1945, in Dallas, TX. He spent his early years working in the construction field and Minden Press Herald....

Jul 11, 2024

Monaaye Annette Clark, returned to her heavenly home on July 11th, 2024. Her devotion to her son and her family helped anchor her faith in God.

Monaaye Annette Clark (Juicy) and her twin Monique Shevette Clark (Litt) were born to Michael Youngblood and Cathy Woods on July 27, 1989. Monaaye accepted Christ at an early age at...

Jul 11, 2024

Mildred Louise Bush passed away on Jul 11, 2024, and was born on October 15, 1928, to Robert and Edna Meshell.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert Chester Bush, and brothers Herbert Meshell and Hubert Meshell.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Martha Smith and husband Bill of Lebanon,...

Jul 7, 2024

Vera Lee Martin

Born 12-31-1933, Died 7-7-2024, Mrs. Martin passed away at the age of 90.

She was preceded in death by:

Her parents: Tillman Johnson, Velma Francis Johnson

Husband: Louis Martin

Brothers: Robert Presson and W. A. Presson

Sisters: Margie Batson, Margert Marsh, Elizibeth Smith and...

Jun 30, 2024

Harvey Lee Fulgium, a loving husband and father, passed away on June 30, 2024, at the age of 77 in Mooringsport, Louisiana, Caddo Parish. Born on September 29, 1946, in Fouke, Arkansas, Harvey was known for his deep love for his family and friends, and his remarkable skills as a master mechanic and auto body repairman.

Harvey...

Jun 29, 2024

Neils Joseph "JoJo" Burroughs passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024 at the age of 74.  JoJo was born on December 24, 1949 in Shreveport, LA.

JoJo is survived by his wife, Cynthia "Cyndie" Basco Burroughs, son, Joshua "Josh" Burroughs, sister, Patricia "Pat" Trotter (Jon), stepdaughters, Michelle Higdon (Chris), Sissy McClain (Mac) and Jamie Basco (Cliff), sister...

Jun 28, 2024

Eddie Charles Weathersby, 72, of Shreveport, LA, died peacefully in his home on June 28, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born in El Dorado, AR, on September 3, 1951, to Charles Owen Weathersby and Janice Miriam Beevers Weathersby and was raised mainly in Bossier City, LA.

"Butch," as his family called him, was always...