Obituaries

Apr 28, 2023

Richard O'Neil Whatley, Sr., age 80, passed away on April 28, 2023, at his home from Alzheimer's disease. Richard was born on April 10, 1943, at the charity hospital in Shreveport, LA to Herman and Jewel Whatley from Vivian, LA.

He lived most of his...

Apr 26, 2023

Samuel Bobby McIntyre, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Shreveport, Louisiana after a lengthy battle with heart disease. He was born on May 14, 1939, in High Shoals, North Carolina to S.B. and Geneva Adair McIntyre.

He joined the United States...

Apr 26, 2023

Leland "Lee" Eugene Kelly, 76, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on April 26, 2023, after a sudden recurrence of the cancer he so bravely battled in 2021.

Lee was born in Shreveport on November 13, 1946, to Murrell Eugene Kelly and Theresa McGullion Kelly. After graduating from Woodlawn High...

Apr 24, 2023

Richard (Dutch) Hagedorn October  8, 1945 - April 24, 2023

Richard (Dutch) Hagedorn, age 77, of Tyler Texas was called home on April 24, 2023.  He resided in the Michigan Veterans Home in Chesterfield, Michigan.

Graveside services will be held Friday, May 5th, 2023 at 12:00 at the Veterans Cemetery in Keithville,...

Apr 23, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Tiffany Renee Holloway Reed, who left us on April 23, 2023, in her hometown of Shreveport, LA. Tiffany's family and friends will remember her infectious smile and her kind heart. She is survived by her children, Kaylsta and Landon Reed, who will continue to carry on her legacy...

Apr 21, 2023

In loving memory Zakari Tai'lee Washington passed away on Friday April 21 2023. He was born November 25th 2022.   Parents Aries Washington And Jaycee Craig Washington. Brother Zachariah Washington. Grandparents Timothy Craig Marlena Washington Mindi Mestler. Great grandparents Lenora Craig Dora Mestler. He Will deeply be loved and missed surrounded by all his loved ones uncle's and aunts...

Apr 18, 2023

Remembering the Life of Deborah Ann Taylor Sibley

Deborah was born January 22, 1956 in Shreveport, LA to Mrs. Roberta Taylor. She accepted Christ at an early age. She later joined Evergreen Baptist Church under the directions of Pastor Charlie Jefferson.

Deborah was born in the Lakeside neighborhood and attended JS Clark...

Apr 17, 2023

Douglas A. Horner was born October 21, 1946, in Rochester, New York to Ted and Dorothy Horner.

Doug enlisted in the Army at the age of 18. He completed two tours in Vietnam and one year in Korea as a helicopter mechanic and flight engineer. After 9/11 he completed one tour in Iraq with the Army National...

Apr 16, 2023

On July 5, 1934, at 5:00 a.m. Mr. & Mrs. W.M. Chaves welcomed into the world their first son, William Mortmous Chaves, Jr. in Ma Rouge, L.A., his brother, and sister were soon to follow.  The family moved to Castor LA. where Bill attended school until the 8 th grade.  On October 25 th , 1951, he enlisted into...

Apr 16, 2023

We are honored to celebrate the life of Lynda Sue Herzog-Pope. She is a beloved mother and grandmother with so many dear friends and family.

Lynda was born on Christmas Day 1941, in Ohio. However, she would rather celebrate her birthday on June 25th because she always felt cheated.  Christmas was her favorite time of year.

Apr 15, 2023

On Saturday, April 15, 2023, Edward "Cotton" Ray Stockstill, of Pearl River, LA, peacefully entered his eternal resting place at the age of 72, in Arcadia, LA. He was a native of Pearl River, LA with no more than a 6 th grade education that spent his life working hard for his wife and four children.

A...

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...