Obituaries

Jul 9, 2022

Rebecca "Becky" Phipps 1952-2022

Rebecca Ann Phipps, age 69, passed away today after a brief battle with bladder cancer. Our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of our beloved Sister, Niece and Cousin. It comforts us to know that Becky is no longer in pain and is with Momma and Daddy once again to rejoice...

Jul 8, 2022

SHREVEPORT, LA – Funeral services for Gilliam Aaron Woodham, Jr. (Aaron/Junior), 70, will be held at 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shreveport, LA. Father Matthew Long will officiate.

Gilliam Aaron Woodham, Jr. (Aaron) was born July 4, 1952, in Quincy, FL. A true country boy, Aaron spent his days outside...

Jul 6, 2022

Warren (Buck) Garlington of Sibley, Louisiana, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the age of 68.

He was born July 8, 1953, to Wilton and Doris Bennett Garlington in Natchitoches, Louisiana.  He was preceded in death by his father, Wilton Garlington; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jacob and Moyra Hammett; grandparents, Ellie and Esther...

Jul 5, 2022

MARVIN DEWAYNE STRICKLAND

March 29th 1959 -July 5th 2022

A loving man, husband, son, father, pawpaw, uncle, brother and friend Went to rejoice with our Heavenly Father on July 5th 2022 after a short illness. He will be missed and Loved forever.

Marvin was preceded in death by his Father- Patrick Henry Strickland,...

Jul 4, 2022

Mary K. Fontenot went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 4, 2022. She was born in Indiana on August 14, 1941 to William Weise and Anna Katherine Schlie Weise.

She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 37 years Gerald Fontenot and one sister.

Left to cherish her memory are...

Jun 27, 2022

Flora Inez Hicks sadly passed away on Monday, June 27th, at the age of 76, in her home. She was born July 19 th , 1945. She was a wonderful mother, wife, grandmother, and friend. She grew up in the town of Epps, Louisiana.

She became a wonderful nurse and retired in 2017.

Her laughter...

Jun 25, 2022

Nancy Wood (Carney) Brown

Nancy was born August 9, 1942, in Shreveport, and passed away June 25, 2022, peacefully at her home in Bossier.  She was preceded in death by her son Kevin Carney, her parents Joe and Mae Wood and sister, Betty Flowers.  She is survived by her husband and best friend, Jimmy Brown,...

Jun 21, 2022

Coach Bill Feaster, 90, passed away quietly in his sleep on June 21. He was born on September 27, 1931, in Casper, Wyoming, the eldest son of William Feaster and Esther Klahr Feaster. Bill moved with his family from Salt Creek, Wyoming to Ville Platte, Louisiana when he was 7 years old. He graduated from Ville Platte High School...

Jun 20, 2022

Francis Xavier Howard was born September 12, 1944, in Shreveport, LA. He died June 20, 2022, after a long illness. His parents were Otto D. and Rosa Lee LeVasseur Howard. Francis attended school at St. Vincent's Academy and St. John's High School. He graduated from Louisiana Tech with a degree in engineering. After graduation he served in the Army...

Jun 20, 2022

James E. Morris

On Monday, June 20, 2022, James Eddy Morris passed away. He was born on August 21, 1946, at Shreveport, Louisiana. James Morris served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1973 and was stationed in Vietnam for one year.

James was a diesel truck driver. He was employed...

Jun 20, 2022

Shreveport, LA - Cynthia Rose (Redler) Glass, 69, passed away Monday, June 20,2022. A private family memorial service will be held.

Mrs. Glass was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 17, 1952. She held many positions throughout her life including, certified mechanic, certified beautician, and in-home healthcare provider. Mrs. Glass enjoyed traveling and spending time with family...

Jun 19, 2022

In loving Memory Donald Irving Phillips

December 6,1962- June 19,2022

Memorial Service

6 p.m. Thursday, June 23,2022

Visitation: 4p.m.- 6 p.m.

Brookwood Baptist Church

Shreveport,Louisiana

Officiating: John Harp

Donald Irving Phillips Jr, 59, of Shreveport, La passed away on June 19,2022 after battling...

Jun 19, 2022

Walter C. Schumann Sr. 79, was born on November 10, 1942, in Shreveport, LA. and passed away on June 19, 2022, in Vivian, LA.

Mr. Schumann entered the U.S. Air force and was honorably discharged on June 28, 1961. He retired from AT&T/ Lucient Technology.

Mr. Schumann is proceeded in death by his parents Charles...

Jun 19, 2022

Sharon Lea McNerney

Sharon Lea McNerney, 60, was born on March 25, 1962, in Shreveport, Louisiana. She passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2022, in Doyline, Louisiana after a brief illness. Sharon excelled in everything she became involved in. She was a motorcycle instructor for Harley Davidson and a marketing representative...

Jun 18, 2022

Benjamin Issac Dupont (Big Ben,) was born January 26, 1965, in Shreveport, LA. He was a father, a husband, and a beloved grandfather to his family. He spent his days at the Dupont's Fish Market, his farm, and on the bayous and waters of Louisiana and beyond. He was the type to never know a stranger for long and...

Jun 17, 2022

Melissa Nolen was born on June 21, 1978 at Sturgis Hospital in Sturgis Michigan to Bill and Sheryl Colbes. As a child she spent a lot of her pass time with her grandparents, Ross and Minnie Nolen with whom she loved and adored. She had fond memories of working at Dairy Queen bringing home ice cream to share with...

Jun 15, 2022

John Hardjasudarma, MD, MPH, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family at the age of 78 on Wednesday, June 15 th at 11:32 A.M, surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was preceded by his parents, brother and sister. He is survived by his wife, Sheanny and their only son, Christopher....

Jun 14, 2022

Thomas Michael "Mike" Paxton was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and grew up on a small farm there. His parents instilled him with a love of God, and the outdoors. He was a graduate of Southwood High School, class of '72. He was a millwright by trade, and worked for Beaird Industries, Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant, and UOP, respectively before...

Jun 13, 2022

Billie Sue Boggs of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022. She was born on August 6, 1942 in Mansfield, Louisiana to James Melvin Yawn and LaRue Tompson Yawn. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Albert Lynn Boggs, Sr.; brothers Melvin Yawn and...

Jun 12, 2022

Services celebrating the life of Anthony Michael Matranga, 86, will begin at 10:00 am  Saturday, June 18 at Auld's Funeral Home, 7849 East Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA.   Hospice Chaplain Steve Hall will be officiating the service.

Mr. Matranga was born November 21, 1935 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He entered heaven Sunday, June 12 passing peacefully in his sleep....