William "Bill" Reed
May 7, 2026
William “Bill” Reed passed away quietly at his home in South Bossier City on the evening of May 7, 2026, after a brief illness, with his beloved wife Theresa and close family by his side. Bill dedicated 34 years of service to public transportation through SporTran before retiring. He was known for his kind heart, strong work ethic, and love...
Jessica Jorden Farrington
May 7, 2026
Jessica Jorden Farrington, a lifelong resident of Ivan, Louisiana, passed away on May 7, 2026, at the age of 49.
Born on January 26, 1977, to Debbie Modisette Magee and William “Billy” Jorden, Jessica was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and spent all her life in Ivan, Louisiana. She graduated from Plain Dealing Academy in 1995 before continuing her education at Southern...
Claude Bunyon Whitley
May 6, 2026
Claude Bunyon Whitley passed May 6, 2026. He passed peacefully at home. Claude Bunyon Whitley was born September 4, 1950. He went to Woodlawn High School and continued education in Germany. Served United States Army as a Staff Sergeant E-5 from 1968 to 1982. Entered the oilfield there after. Claude Bunyon Whitley passed peacefully into eternal rest after a long...
Pregan Jackson
May 6, 2026
Pregan Jackson
April 6, 1957- May 6, 2026
Homegoing Service
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 11:00am
Beloved Brother and Friend.
Baptist Bible Fellowship
8900 Kingston Road
Shreveport LA, 71118
Belinda Haymon Rodriguez
May 6, 2026
Belinda H. Rodriguez, age 70, of Haughton, Louisiana, passed away on May 6, 2026. She was born on December 18, 1955, in Leesville, Louisiana. She lived the majority of her life in Haughton, Louisiana as a single woman raising her family.
She is preceded in death by her mother Elizabeth Ann Haymon Philyah, father Dewey Haymon, and stepfather Archie Philyah.
Belinda is...
Tammy Davis
May 3, 2026
Tammy was born on August 31, 1960, weighing only 2 pounds, 6 ounces. From the very beginning, she entered this world fighting, and she faced life with that same strength and determination until the very end. Despite the many challenges she endured, Tammy remained one of the most caring and selfless people anyone could ever know. She would truly give...
Joseph Norris Long, Sr.
May 3, 2026
Funeral services for Joseph Norris Long Sr., age 93 of Greenwood, LA, will be held at Frierson Baptist Church in Frierson, LA on Saturday May 9, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. A visitation will be held before the funeral at 11:00 A.M. at the church. Officiating the services will Brother Mel Campbell.
Joseph was born on July 8, 1932, in Curry community...
Deborah Brown
May 1, 2026
Deborah “Debbie,” also affectionately called “Bebe,” mother of two children, grandmother, and aunt, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana, after a sudden illness. She was born January 6, 1958, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Joe S. Brown, Sr. and Lucille Cathey Brown. Debbie was always very close to her family and made her home in Haughton, Louisiana,...
Jerri Copes
Apr 29, 2026
Jerri Copes passed away on April 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of family and cherished memories.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Brenda Copes; her brother-in-law, Walt Adams; and her nephew, Brandon Copes.
Jerri is survived by her four children: Carrie Ward; Marina Fulbright and her husband, Michael; Johnny Madrigal and his wife, Maranda; and Lexie Madrigal....
Frederick George Gregory
Apr 27, 2026
Frederick George Gregory, (Freddy G) 79, of Benton, Louisiana, passed away suddenly at his home on April 27, 2026.
Fred was born on July 3, 1946, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to George and Gene Gregory. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy before beginning a long and dedicated career in law enforcement. Fred served with the Bossier City...
Betty Simpson
Apr 24, 2026
Betty Ruth Simpson
Born in Mangham, Louisiana
4 May 1948 to 24 April 2026
To My Mother... and first Love of my life...
My heart is now greatly burdened with a heavy weight from your passing... My only solace is knowing that you are no longer in pain and are in the arms of the Father and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
She was the constant love...
Cleveland Wayne Wyatt, Sr.
Apr 22, 2026
Funeral services honoring the life of Cleveland Wayne Wyatt Sr. will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Old Pisgah Baptist Church, 15192 LA-120, Marthaville, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Officiating the service will be Bro. Eric Wilburn.
Cleveland Wayne Wyatt Sr. of DeBerry, Texas, known to many...
Horace Chester Mullins
Apr 20, 2026
With full hearts, we celebrate the life of Horace “Chester” Mullins, who passed away from cardiac arrest on April 20, 2026. He was seventy-nine years young, still active and enjoying life. Chester was born in McComb, Mississippi in 1947 and was the oldest of four children blessed to Delmar and Genevieve Mullins. He had a childhood across Mississippi and nearby...
Danny Brotherton
Apr 20, 2026
Danny Lynn Brotherton, of Coushatta, Louisiana, passed awayMonday, April 20, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
Danny was born in Independence, Missouri, on November 9, 1962, to his parents, William Andrew “Bill” Brotherton and Gwendolyn May “Gwen” Tooley. He grew up in Carrollton, Missouri, alongside his many siblings and cousins.
He married Velma Ann Keith (Brotherton) in October 1981, both at the...
Rebecca Erin Pinder
Apr 19, 2026
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” (Revelation 21:4)
It is with great sadness, yet with humble acceptance of God’s Will, that the family of Rebecca Erin Pinder announces her passing on April...
Marty Ray McGuffie, II
Apr 18, 2026
A EULOGY FOR
A Eulogy for Marty Ray McGuffie II
May 16, 1981 – April 18, 2026
Funeral Service:Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.Reverend Steve Richardson officiating, Aulds Funeral Home 7849 Kings Highway Shreveport, Louisiana 71115
Marty Ray McGuffie II was born on May 16, 1981, in Shreveport, Louisiana—the only son born to Marty and Debbie McGuffie. Though his father, Marty Ray McGuffie...
Merry Nell Fratello Miller
Apr 16, 2026
Merry Nell Fratello Miller, of Shreveport, LA, passed away on April 16th, 2026 at her home.
Born on January 9th, 1942 in New Orleans, LA to Mary Louise Vanatta Fratello and Julian Bernard Fratello lived a life filled with service to her church. She graduated from McDonough High School in New Orleans and married Jim in August of 1960. They moved...
Tammy Elizabeth LItton
Apr 16, 2026
Tammy Elizabeth Litton, 50, passed away on April 16, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Grover and Omega Sibley, and her paternal grandfather, Huey Ray Litton.
Left to cherish her memory: her parents, Kathy and Bobby Litton; Paternal grandmother, Betty Jean Litton; sister, Rebecca Litton; and her children, Heidi (Craig), Madison (Colton and Oliver), and Landon. She is...
Roxanne Rappold
Apr 16, 2026
Roxanne Rappold, age 68, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on April 16, 2026. She was born on March 14, 1958 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Leon and Amaryllis Faye Robertson.
She will be remembered for her sassy comebacks and love of conversation. A professional at the Southern goodbye, Roxanne could keep you talking for hours. She never met a stranger and anyone...
Lila Sue Jobe
Apr 9, 2026
On April 9, 2026, Lila Sue Morgan Jobe of Shreveport, Louisiana, and formerly of Plain Dealing, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Lila was a unique blend of intelligence, beauty, and elegance. Born a farmer’s daughter in Plain Dealing, she carried within her a deep love for California, New York City and all things glamorous —...
