Obituaries

Apr 14, 2023

Janice Ann Young was born on October 7,1937 in Elyria OH and passed away on April 14, 2023, in Ruston LA.

Janice graduated from Elyria District Catholic High School of Elyria OH in 1955. She then studied at Kent State University.  After Kent OH Janice moved with her family in 1960 to Fort Lauderdale FL. That is...

Apr 14, 2023

Mary B Floyd, 77, passed away peacefully on April 14th, 2023. Mary was born in Alvin, Texas on July 21, 1945, to B. Coleman and Ethel Bristow.

Mary was known for her sharp wit and her delicious cooking. She was a woman of many talents. She loved plants and gardening and sewing Halloween costumes for her grandchildren....

Apr 11, 2023

Gene Elton Bailey, age 81, of Bossier City, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at a local hospital.  He was born in McDade, Louisiana to John Frank and Nona Grace Edwards Bailey.  He was known as a hard worker and was always busy with a task.  He proudly served his country in the National Guard.  He loved...

Apr 11, 2023

Charles William Walters, Jr. Was born on March 6, 1963 to Charles Walters, Sr. And Jean Walters in Oradell, New Jersey. He passed away on April 11, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Left to cherish his memories are his son Trey and daughter in law...

Apr 10, 2023

Johnnie Lee Clark, age 85, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, April 10, 2023. She was born in Waskom, Texas to Joe Burroughs and Susie Lindsay on September 7, 1937. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and even great great grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father; husband...

Apr 8, 2023

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Kristena (Krissy) Gibson Ouzts-Wroblewski, 53, of Bossier City, Louisiana. Krissy went to be with our Lord Jesus on April 8th, 2023.

She is preceded to the next life by her mother Hilda Sue Gibson-Shaw, Father Vernon Shaw, cousin David Gibson, Aunt Mary Gibson, and Brother Stacy Shaw....

Apr 6, 2023

Eddie E. Rawls, 81, a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, passed away April 6, 2023 following a short hospital stay. The son of Earl Wayne and Dorothy Rawls, Eddie grew up in Robert, La. He was born April 17, 1941 in New Orleans, La. At the age of 17, Eddie enlisted in the U.S. Army and...

Apr 5, 2023

Mary Ann Autrey Grogan, affectionately known her whole life by family and friends as Nan or The Matriarch, passed away suddenly on April 5th, 2023. She was 96 years old and the last of the World War II generation in our family. Nan was born on October 10, 1926, to the late...

Apr 3, 2023

Julia Broadway (Stretch) age 69 of Bossier City, La., formerly of Cumberland, Md., passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family. She suffered a long battle with cancer.

She is preceded in death by her father, Joseph Emerick, mother Susan 'Diehl' Emerick, brother, Frank Emerick, nephews, Eric Burgess, Matthew Dolly, and James Reckley.

She...

Apr 3, 2023

Joyce Juanita Cornwell Crawford, age 83, of Elm Grove, La, passed away on April 3, 2023. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on July 27, 1939 to Grover Gilbert Cornwell II and Evelyn Fontenot Crawford.

She was preceded in death by her Husband of 50 years Milton H Crawford; Mother  Evelyn Fontenot; Father Grover Gilbert Cornwell 2nd...

Apr 2, 2023

Nelwyne Searcy Burks was born March 2, 1926 & went to Heaven April 2, 2023. Daughter to Eula Pearl McBride Searcy & Sumpter Searcy. 1 0f 6 children. Predeceased by her parents & siblings, Sherwood Searcy, Muriel Macklin, twins Allene Woodall & Alvin Searcy, her husbands, Jack Burks, Dallas Wilson & Curtis Petty. Also, son, Kevin & Tristan Donehoo....

Apr 2, 2023

Stephen Ray North

5/17/42 - 4/2/23

80 years old

Stephen Ray North was born in Troy Ohio to Gareld and Thelma North. He devoted 20 years to the United States Air Force where he retired. He also retired from the Bossier City water Department. During retirement he...

Apr 2, 2023

Joseph was born one of two twin brothers on August 13, 1959 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Belva and Francis Harris. Joseph lived his early life in Shreveport until his family moved to Mansfield when he started elementary school. Joseph graduated from Mansfield High School and briefly attended college at Northwestern State University. Joseph lived in Baton Rouge for several...

Mar 30, 2023

Reita Ann Anderson, 79, of Shreveport, sadly passed away on March 30 th after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Reita was born in Bloomington, Indiana on October 29, 1943. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. Reita had the heart of a saint. She helped others in need and loved everyone unconditionally. Reita...

Mar 29, 2023

Graveside Services for Brenda Cates Johns will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 2:00 at Eppes Cemetery located next to the Shreveport Police Academy on Greenwood Road in Shreveport Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Brother Gary Boswell.

Brenda AKA, Sister and Aunt B, was born on July 15,1964 to Wesley and Camille Cates in...

Mar 28, 2023

Shreveport, LA- Memorial service for Michael R. Wallette, 50, will be held at Aulds Funeral Home, 7849 East Kings Highway, On Saturday April 1, 2023 from 2-5pm. Bro. Paul Hayes will officiate. Michael loved to fish, hunt, camp and his favorite was cruising but most of all he loved his Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Michael was born on...

Mar 27, 2023

Jeffery Johnson, age 59, passed away on March 27, 2023 at 1:13 AM at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on September 24, 1963. He was a Baptist and a proud United States Navy Veteran.

A celebration of life with military honors will be held at Aulds Funeral Home at 3:00 pm Tuesday, April 4,...

Mar 27, 2023

Frances Corinne Jenkins, 72, of Bossier City, went to be the Lord on March 27th in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born on December 9th, 1950, in Beaumont, Texas to the late James and Clinta Simmons and eventually made her way to Louisiana. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend known for her giving nature, hard work, generosity...

Mar 25, 2023

Glenda Steadman born on August 15, 1952 passed on March 25 th , 2023. She was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana to Milton Gandy and Jennie Brumley Gandy.

We will all most remember mom for her love of others. She did not hesitate to make anyone feel at home when she was with you. She would open her...

Mar 22, 2023

Mary Margaret Brown who liked to be called Mimi by all of her nieces and nephews entered into heaven at 64 years old.  She was born and raised and lived most of her life in Shreveport, Louisiana. Mary passed away on 3/22/2023 after a battle with cancer. She was cared for and...