Obituaries

Aug 17, 2024

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Marilyn Diane Barton Wallis, age 66, on August 17, 2024. Born on October 25, 1957, in Beaumont, Texas, Marilyn spent her formative years in Shreveport, Louisiana, where she graduated from Fair Park High School in 1975.

Marilyn enjoyed a fulfilling career, culminating in her retirement from...

Aug 15, 2024

Gary Don Remillard of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away at the age of 78 years on Wednesday, August 15, 2024, after a brief illness.

Gary was born in Alexandria, Louisiana, July 10, 1946. In grammar school he learned to speak Latin in order to become an altar server at St. Francis Cabrini Church. He was very talented musically...

Aug 15, 2024

Melvin Linear, Jr. was born October 25, 1992 to Laura Linear and Melvin Linear and passed away August 15, 2024.

Melvin was a joyous, caring, and beautiful soul. He would help and support his friends and family any way he could and loved to make people laugh with his "goofy" sense of humor. He had a passion...

Aug 12, 2024

Glenn David Sullivan, age 64, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born on May 20, 1960, to Verell Julius and Oma Robbins Sullivan in Monroe, Louisiana. Glenn loved electronics, and enjoyed helping his family and friends by fixing their computers, etc. He was always willing to help in any way and had a...

Aug 10, 2024

Bobbye Broom Bailey, 92, of Haynesville, LA, passed away August 10, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Bobbye was born December 27, 1931, in Walkerville, AR, to Harry Jackson and Ranzie Sanders Broom. Bobbye was a homemaker and a faithful member of the Fellowship Sunday School class and also Haynesville Community Church, previously known as First United Methodist...

Aug 6, 2024

James Austin Ortego, age 26, passed away on August 6, 2024. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on October 25, 1997, to Alan Wayne Ortego and Lori Helverson.

He was preceded in death by his father Alan Wayne Ortego, Sr; Grandmother Earlee Helverson; Grandfather Jerome Smith.

Left to cherish his memory are his Mother, Lori...

Aug 2, 2024

Jason Everett Morgan, age 51, was born on June 8, 1973, in Bossier City, Louisiana to Daniel and Linda Morgan and he passed away suddenly on Friday, August 2, 2024.

Jason had many passions which included working, fishing, and spending time with his kids and grandkids.

He is preceded in death by his parents and...

Aug 1, 2024

Paul Coke Jr (Skipper), age 66, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Carpenter House in Shreveport, LA. He was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, to Paul Coke Sr., and Sylvia (Rhodes) Coke. He was a graduate of Stonewall High School. He was a 14 year veteran of Ark-La-Gas before he went on to become a master carpenter....

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...