Obituaries

Dec 17, 2025

David Paul Vines, 62, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025. He was born on June 30, 1963, in Shreveport, Louisiana, a city he proudly called home throughout his life.

David was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan whose loyalty to his team was matched only by his love for laughter. A natural jokester, he had a gift...

Dec 16, 2025

Danita Marie Hutto Woodruff, 67, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on December 16, 2025, after a long journey with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on January 11, 1958, and raised in Belcher, Louisiana.

Danita was the beloved wife of Wayne Woodruff, with whom she shared 46 years of marriage marked by faithfulness and devotion to one another....

Dec 14, 2025

Ronda Elizabeth Green Aaron. Born November 18th of 1974 in Shreveport Louisiana. Died December 14th of 2025.

Ronda was well known for her beauty and sense of humor. She loved all animals and spent her life enjoying the company and affection of not only the average pet but exotic ones as well, many dogs and cats felt...

Dec 14, 2025

Melodi Rose Brandon Zimmerman-Case, age 42, of Shreveport, Louisiana, went into the loving embrace of her Lord Jesus Christ on December 14, 2025. Melodi had a passion for music, and the milestones of her life are memorialized through the songs she composed, collected, shared, and cherished. In addition to music, she loved amusement parks, her pets, celebrations, photography, sunflowers,...

Dec 14, 2025

Patricia (Patti) Lynn McLellan Smith passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the age of 66. With her pink fuzzy socks on and her little Velcro rollers still in her hair, she left this world in the most peaceful of ways.

Patti was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on Tuesday, April 14, 1959,...

2025

Mary Helen Dickens was born on October 30, 1939, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Erven Taylor and Mabel Louise Taylor-Allen. She was the eldest of seven children and was known as a devoted wife, loving mother, and gifted educator.

From a youthful age, Mary embraced Christianity, a foundation that would remain central throughout her life. She began her educational journey within the...

Dec 7, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" L. Jackson Humphrey was born on October 16, 1967, in Malvern, Arkansas, and passed away in the comfort of her home, on December 7, 2025, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family.

Sandy's love for her family was limitless.  As a wife, she was constant source of support and partnership. ...

Dec 6, 2025

Alanson Raymond Travis III passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Shreveport, LA,  with family by his side.

Mr. Travis was born on August 22, 1944, in Red Bank, NJ, the son of the late A. Raymond Travis Jr. and the late Newell Fraser Travis Specht.  Ray grew up near the Jersey Shore, served in the...

Dec 6, 2025

Judy Keene Free has made her journey home to be with her Lord  and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born September 4, 1945, in Shreveport and passed into eternity on December 6, 2025. A private memorial will be held at a future time.

Judy grew up in Shreveport and was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. Her...

Dec 6, 2025

On the blessed and beautiful day of December 18, 1954 a precious soul was born to Valressie Payne & Richard Stewart.  She was named Patricia Payne.  The name Patricia simply means Noble.  And that, she remained throughout her life.  Noble in morals, nobel in character and displayed incomparable counts of selfless acts.  Sister Payne would give her last to...

Dec 5, 2025

Thomas Ewell Hagelin (70) of Lafayette La. Passed away on December 5, 2025 from Kidney Failure. Thomas was born October 9, 1955 in New Orleans, La. And adopted by John and Virgina Hagelin. Thomas was raised in Lafayette La. and later in life moved his family to Toledo Bend Lake in Zwolle La. When Thomas was able, he was...

Dec 4, 2025

Stephen "Crash" Carrier passed away in his sleep on December 4, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Crash was born in Bossier City, LA on October 7, 1964, and spent time in upstate New York visiting his aunt. That same aunt brought a not-even-5-year-old Crash to Woodstock, becoming the coolest babysitter ever.

Steve spent his early childhood into...

Dec 2, 2025

Connie Ann Fosscett Harbin was born on May 24, 1946, in Eunice, Louisiana to Floyd (Ben) and Alice Fosscett. Connie passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025.  She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Woody Harbin, and her sister Marty Stevens.  She is survived by her daughters, Jami Mansfield (JT), and Christine Crisp (Chad), and her...

Nov 30, 2025

Rebecca "Becks" Knotts-Bailey, born on May 26, 1985, to the union of Melinda Knotts and Donnie Tullis in Blanchard, Louisiana, but raised in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Rebecca departed this life on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the age of 40.

Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents; Melinda Knotts-Hunter and Donnie Tullis; her grandparents...

Nov 29, 2025

Gary died of a heart attack in his home on November 29, 2025

Gary Nicholas Digilormo was born on June 1, 1949, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Nick and Bonnie Rogers Digilormo. He was born the first of five siblings. Gary's school years in Shreveport included St. Joseph's Catholic School, Barret Elementary, Linwood Junior High and Fair Park...

Nov 29, 2025

Billy Young, Sr. (80) of Blanchard, La.  Passed away unexpectedly on November 29,2025. He spent his life working as a skilled and talented arborist, a trade he took great pride in. His work, patience, and respect for nature touched countless people in the community. His passion for his work, friends, and family is what kept his life full.

Nov 28, 2025

Mark Eldon Frybarger, known affectionately as, "Bacow," passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Broadmoor United Methodist Church, 3715 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 in Broadmoor United...

Nov 28, 2025

Todd Maurice Jones, 57, born in Shreveport on March 3, 1968 and passed away on November 28, 2025. Todd was a co-owner of Bennie Jones Plumbing, where he worked with his family for 33 years. He was a big kid at heart and loved playing with toys. He was a coin collector and enjoyed working on his Mustang that...

Nov 25, 2025

Suzanne Ellen Corley Barnes April 20, 1966 – November 25, 2025

Suzanne Ellen Corley Barnes, 59, passed away on November 25, 2025, at Willis Knighton Pierremont Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana, surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Evelyn Corley; her daughter,...

Nov 23, 2025

Joe Ann Stevenson, age 88, went home to be with her Lord on November 23, 2025, after a lengthy and valiant battle with cancer. She faced her illness with the same strength, grace, and unwavering faith that she carried throughout her life.

A devoted Christian, Joe Ann loved her church and treasured her relationship with the Lord...