Obituaries

Apr 2, 2024

Archie Lee Anderson, 83, passed away peacefully at home, April 2, 2024, after a long illness.  He was born in Shelbyville, Texas to Charlie and Bertie Bison Anderson, on May 15, 1940.

Archie grew up on the bank of the Sabine River.  He loved the water and fishing.  He spoke often of those days.  He also loved...

Apr 2, 2024

Keyna Denise Mooney, 64, passed away peacefully in the home of her daughter on April 2, 2024, after battling chronic illness. She was born on May 18, 1959, in Columbus, Mississippi, to Patrick Jerome and Shelby Jean Mooney. She grew up as a military brat in a very loving and close family often referring to themselves as The Mooney...

Mar 30, 2024

On Saturday, April 6, 2024, a service to celebrate the life and resurrection of Angela Gail French will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, 1915 Grover Place, Shreveport, LA. A reception in the church parlor will follow the service. Angee, a beloved member of this congregation, died unexpectantly on March 30, 2024. Both family and friends...

Mar 29, 2024

Lydia "Jean" Pickett

(Mawmaw Pickett) age 86 passed away Good Friday March 29, 2024 in Shreveport, La at her home surrounded by family. Lydia was born in Delhi,La on April 17, 1937.

Lydia's visitation will be Tuesday April 2, 2024 from 6-8 pm at Western Hills Baptist Church at 4153 Pines Rd. Funeral will be...

Mar 28, 2024

Barbara Jane Taylor, age 60, passed away on March 28, 2024, in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born on February 11, 1964, in Atlanta, Texas to Troy and Janice Taylor. Barbara loved to travel, train horses, and loved her dogs. She later moved from horses to motorcycles. Barbara's grandchildren were her world and loved spending time with them. Barbara played...

Mar 28, 2024

In Loving Memory

Ronald Eugene LeCompte

December 22, 1960 - March 29, 2024

Ron LeCompte was welcomed into the world on December 22, 1960. He was born in Oakpark, Illinois and later grew up in Lake Village, Arkansas with his sister, cousins, and other relatives.

After graduating from high school, he...

Mar 28, 2024

Irene McCullough Myles, 88, passed away peacefully in Shreveport, LA on March 28, 2024. Irene was born in Hobbs, NM on July 25, 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel A. McCullough and Loleta Beaird McCullough, and a son, Samuel A. Myles.

Irene graduated with degrees from Louisiana Seminary of New Orleans, LA and...

Mar 27, 2024

Diane Lynn Ferguson, age 74, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, after a sudden illness. She was born September 20, 1949, in Woodstock Virginia and adopted by Jewel and Jack Hooper of Texas.

Diane was married to her husband, Larry Ferguson (Paw), 51 years. Both resided in Shreveport, La where they raised...

Mar 25, 2024

After entering hospice care at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center in Shreveport, LA, Sylvia Martha Wendelin, age 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024.

Sylvia was born Sylvia Martha Hübner in Halle (Saale), East Germany to Heinz and Gertraud Hübner and then grew up in Kaiserslautern, West Germany before marrying and emigrating to Buffalo, NY in...

Mar 24, 2024

On December 16, 1953, Bennie Ray Griffin was born the tenth of ten children to Edgar and Tisha Griffin. All the children were taught at a young age to trust God above all thing and to accept Christ as personal Savior. Bennie did exactly that and was baptized at a young age at Lake Bethlehem Baptist Church under the...

Mar 22, 2024

Kelli Smith Jackson, 52, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, in Bossier City, LA.

Kelli was born in Franklin, LA to Larry and Shirley Smith. She grew up in Moss Bluff, LA and graduated from Sam Houston High School. At the time of her death, Kelli was an Insurance Analyst for Highland Clinic in Shreveport, LA....

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...