Obituaries

Sep 23, 2023

Willie Bynum Hunter Jr., affectionately known as "Lil" Willie, peacefully embarked on his journey to the heavenly realm on Saturday, September 23, 2023. At the age of 73, he reunited with his dearly missed parents, Willie and O.G. Hunter, in eternal serenity.

Left to cherish his memory are his devoted son, Willie B. Hunter III, lovingly referred...

Sep 22, 2023

Lonnie Alley, a retired security guard, went to his heavenly home on September 22, 2023. Lonnie was born May 9, 1956, in North Carolina. Lonnie lived his life in the service of others.  He spent much of his earlier years working in the tree services industry.  He was knowledgeable about trees and loved helping others when he...

Sep 22, 2023

Michael Britton Beason Sr, MD

May 16, 1954- September 22, 2023

SHREVEPORT, LA- Michael was born on May 16, 1954, in Shreveport, LA. He passed away at his home in Shreveport surrounded by family and listening to his favorite music on September 22, 2023.

Dr. Micheal Beason has had...

Sep 20, 2023

A celebration of life service for Mr. Phillip Kinsey, 68, of Hope, Arkansas will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 10:00 am at Aulds Funeral Home with Bryan Reed officiating. Reception to follow at Summer Grove Baptist Church, Manna House for lunch and fellowship.

Mr. Kinsey was born on September 17, 1955 and a native...

Sep 19, 2023

Jan Phillip Derion, affectionately known as "Papa", entered into rest on September 19, 2023, in Shreveport, LA, at the age of 81.

Loving husband of Dorothy Derion; dear father of Jeffrey (Tammy) Derion, Dawn (Chuck) Fieramusca, David (Deborah) Derion, Sherri (Barry) Hornsby and Kimberly Derion; beloved grandfather of Jonathan McKeel, Michael Derion, David (Jennifer) Derion, Marissa Derion,...

Sep 19, 2023

Robert "Bobby" Adams Jr., age 85, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on September 19, 2023, in Shreveport. Born on June 30, 1938, in Shreveport, Bobby was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Bobby first loved The Lord and was a devoted member of Open Range Fellowship....

Sep 19, 2023

Johnny Ray Blankenship born to James (Jimmie) Blankenship and Nettie Cook Blankenship on January 22, 1946, died at the VA hospital in Shreveport, LA on September 19, 2023. Johnny served in the United States Air Force and after leaving the Air Force he drove a truck for many years doing long haul deliveries. He was also an avid reader....

Sep 18, 2023

Sheryll Lynn Barnett (Patterson), a resident of Minden, Louisiana, was born on June 3rd, 1958, in Tawas City, Michigan. She peacefully passed away on September 18th, 2023.

Sheryll is survived by her three loving sons, Michael, Jonathan, and Eric Duddy, her loving daughter Sara Patterson, and her cherished granddaughter, Emory Duddy.

She leaves behind a...

Sep 16, 2023

Cody Weston Lay age 30,  passed away while living his best life riding his motorcycle in shreveport LA. On September 16th, 2023

After leaving the oil field he was employed at Cracker Barrel.

He is survived by his two year old son Henry Orion Lay, his mother Debra Lay, younger sister Donna Settle, two young...

Sep 14, 2023

Donald (Donnie) Wayne Davis Hodge, 65, peacefully passed away surrounded by Sonia, his loving wife of 24 years, as well as his family this past Thursday, September 14th. He lost his battle to an unexpected diagnosis of cancer. He was born November 12, 1957, to the late Jimmy Davis and Jonice Hodge in Shreveport, LA.

He was...

Sep 13, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we inform everyone we lost a vital member of our family today. A beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother to many. She knew great loss and great love in her many years on this earth. Norma Mosley you will be missed

Sep 11, 2023

"Wallace Warren Corley, affectionately known as Wally by his family and many friends, passed away on September 11, 2023, in Shreveport, Louisiana, at the age of 83. He was born on February 11, 1940, in Alexandria, Louisiana. Wallace was survived by his daughter Suzanne Corley Barnes from Winnfield, Louisiana, his brother Melvin Corley and wife Debbie from Ruston, Louisiana,...

Sep 11, 2023

Charlotte was born on September 28,1943 in Lake Charles,La to Jeff and Helen Veillon. She passed away on September 11,2023 after a short illness at her home in Blanchard,La. Charlotte was a member of Greenwood Hills Baptist Church. She loved The Lord and her family. Her enjoyments in life were her plants and flowers. She had a green thumb.  ...

Sep 7, 2023

Raymond Eugene Stahl, better known as Bubba Ray, passed away peacefully at his home on Sept 7th 2023 following complications from a recent surgery. Bubba Ray was born March 14, 1968, in Shreveport, La where he lived out his entire life. He had two children, Michael Stahl, and Melanie Ellers with his former spouse Kelli McInnis French....

Sep 4, 2023

It is with great sorrow and heartfelt sadness to announce the passing of James "Jim" Thomas Stanley. Jim was born in Fries, VA on 2/26/1949.  He died of natural causes on 9/4/2023.

Jim is preceded by his mother, Betty Bouse, dad, Gene Bouse, and son, Christopher Stanley.

Jim is survived by his caring and loving...

Sep 3, 2023

James Johnson was born on July 23, 1946, to Eddie and Ethel Johnson in Shreveport, La. James was a wonderful father, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather, survived in death by his wife of 24 years, Lynnette Johnson, four children, Geraldine Johnson, James Johnson Jr., Jamie Johnson, and Jacob Johnson, and sister Sarah Mae Johnson. James was a loved member of...

Sep 2, 2023

Gertrude Luster was born on July 8, 1928, to Lucion Cooper, Sr. and Lillie Mae Cooper in Bude, Mississippi. She was the mother of eight (8) children; Edith Strickland, Gloria Ingram, Kaye Frances Luster, Thelma Luster, and Larry Luster (who preceded her in death).

On September 2, 2023, Gertrude Luster departed this life at the age of...

Aug 31, 2023

David Eugene Burk Sr.

(Pop)

Dave passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at his residence after a lengthy illness. Dave was born in Bloomington, Illinois and a resident of Shreveport, Louisiana for 67 years and faithful member of Kings Highway Christian Church. Graduated in 1951 from Gridley High School. After high school he served in...

Aug 31, 2023

In the early morning hours of Thursday, August 31, 2023, Ronald "Ronny or Ron" Wayne Tapley, 67, of Shreveport, LA, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Ron was the eldest child of Robert "Bob" G. Tapley, Jr. and the late Patsy S. (Day) Tapley. In addition to his sweet mother Patsy, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents...

Aug 31, 2023

Ronald Dale Carson, 75, a lifelong resident of Bossier City, LA, and parishioner of

Holy Trinity Catholic Church, passed away on the morning of August 31st, 2023 after

complications from a lengthy infection. Ron was a loving friend, husband, father,

and grandfather. A truly angelic spirit who dedicated his life to caring for...