Obituaries

May 21, 2024

Tena Marie Cantley Henshaw was born on May 15, 1942, in Bossier City, Louisiana, to Rayford and Lula (McCartney) Cantley and she passed away at her home in Keithville, Louisiana, on May 21, 2024.

Preceding Tena in death are her parents, Rayford and Lula Mae Cantley; one sister, Edna Pearl Wallace; her two brothers, Lamar and Denzil...

May 18, 2024

John Harper was granted his angel wings on May 18th, 2024.  His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that John has touched in some small way throughout his short, yet very memorable life.

John's life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that the quality of existence...

May 13, 2024

Judith Key Smith (Judy), age 81, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born on October 14,1942 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She attended Fair Park High School in Shreveport and Louisiana Tech University in Ruston where she met her future husband, Walter Smith. She was a homemaker and substitute schoolteacher for the...

May 12, 2024

Shreveport La – Betty Jean Barnes-Treece, age 86, formerly of Shreveport, Passed peacefully from her physical life, at The Glen Retirement Center in Shreveport, Sunday May 12, 2024. Betty was born in Texarkana, Arkansas on October 17, 1937 to Arthur Barnes and Mary Taylor-Barnes.

She married the love of her life, Eugene J. Treece, August 31, 1957....

May 10, 2024

NICK ISABELLA 08/27/1955 - 05/10/2024

After battling a lengthy illness unrelated to his death, Nick Isabella Jr. Age 68 of Shreveport La. Passed away on May 10, 2024.

He was a huge mets fan, had a creative mind and was a jack of all trades, but as a golf course superintendent most of his life,...

May 2, 2024

Deceased Dr. Joe Edward Penny (Papa Joe), 80 of Benton, LA.

He entered heaven peacefully at home on May 2, 2024.

Joe received his Ph.D. in 1973 from the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center. He joined LSU in 1973 as an instructor of anatomy, he became a full professor in 2002.

He...

May 1, 2024

Frances Marie (Matranga) Cush, was called home on May 1, 2024, in Bossier City, Louisiana, at the age of 86. She was born on May 5, 1937, in Shreveport, Louisiana. As a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, Frances's life was a tapestry of faith and love that touched all who knew her.

Frances leaves behind...

May 1, 2024

Ronald Dale Frazier was born January 19, 1950, in Columbia, LA to Charlie and Marceil Frazier and passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Ronnie grew up in Shreveport, LA and was a 45 year resident of Stonewall, LA.  In 1968, he proudly played for the Woodlawn Knights, leading them to the...

Apr 30, 2024

James Edward "Eddie" Stevenson, born on October 16, 1962, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, April 30, 2024, after a lengthy illness.

A memorial service to celebrate Eddie's life will be held in the chapel of Aulds Funeral Home, 7849 East Kings Highway, Shreveport, Louisiana, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 3:00 pm with visitation...

Apr 29, 2024

A service will be held for Ethan Connor Rikke, 22, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Aulds Funeral Home, 7849 East Kings Highway, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71115. Family friend, Andrew Lewis, will be officiating the service.

Ethan Connor Rikke was born on March 7, 2002, in Bossier City, Louisiana to Nancy Blankenship Rikke and Todd...

Apr 29, 2024

Danny Ray Philibert, age 72, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born on March 5, 1952, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Milton and Ruby Philibert. Danny loved hunting and fishing, but most of all loved spending time with his family.

Danny was preceded in death by his parents; wife Ivana Philibert.

Apr 27, 2024

Patricia (Patsy) Ann Lee was born on January 4th, 1948 in Shreveport, La. to E.B. and Opal Stone. She graduated from Woodlawn High School in May of 1966. She married Billy Lee in 1967. They were married for 56 years. She worked and retired from Desoto Parish School System. She loved baking, gardening, bike riding, golfing, quilting, and outdoor...

Apr 27, 2024

Mrs. Raniey B. Draper

Sunrise:  August 26, 1942

Sunset:  April 27, 2024

Mrs. Raniey B. Alexander Draper, age 81, was born in Waskom, Texas to Raymond and Annie Williams Alexander on August 26, 1942. She passed away at her...

Apr 26, 2024

Tony "Big Daddy" Blake passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the age of 49 at his home in Keithville surrounded by his loving family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Michelle Blake, and their children: daughters Cierra Warren and husband Brad, Jade Blake, and adopted daughter Katie Poss. Tony is also...

Apr 26, 2024

Lou B.Guess,87, peacefully passed away Friday April 26,2024 at Green Meadow Haven in Coushatta, LA.

After retiring from GMAC, Lou spent her time enjoying family, friends, and church activities. She also loved watching LSU and Saints football. The times spent with her great grandson, Hunter, were probably her favorite. Lou always looked forward to the Friday night...

Apr 23, 2024

Bobbie Sue Sutton Warren Barnes was born in Baskin Louisiana on March 16, 1942, she went to be with the Lord and savior on Tuesday April 23, 2024. She is proceeded in death by her husband of 38 years Jw Barnes, her mother and father Mr.James Sutton and Mrs.Floy Ferguson, her children Jerry Barnes ,Janice Warren, Earl Warren, Siblings...

Apr 23, 2024

MSGT(ret.)Joseph L. Ritchie

March 7,1942-April 23,2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of MSGT (Ret) Joseph L. Ritchie who entered into eternal rest on April 23, 2024 at the age of 82. Born in Douglasville, Texas March 7, 1942. Joseph enlisted in the...

Apr 21, 2024

M/Sgt Johnnie Morgan Black, 87, of Bossier City, Louisiana, died peacefully in his sleep at home, Sunday morning April 21, 2024.

Daddy was born at home on November 18, 1936, in Hazel, Kentucky to Carlos Clayton Black and Opal Belle Vick Black. Daddy was the second child of five.

Our daddy loved adventures mixed with...

Apr 20, 2024

Michael Lamar McDonald, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, passed away April 20, 2024. The son of Mildred Loraine and Henry Lamar McDonald, Mike grew up in Converse, Louisiana. He was born December 22, 1949 at Allen Sanitarium in Converse, LA and attended Converse High School.

At the age of 18, Mike enlisted in...

Apr 20, 2024

Clyde Ronald Hudson "Ron" 74, of Elm Grove, Louisiana, passed away on April 20, 2024, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born on August 26, 1949, in Haynesville, La.

Ron spent his entire career working in the oilfield, dedicating his life to his work.

Known for his fun-loving nature and never meeting a stranger, Ron was...