Obituaries

Dec 4, 2019

Patricia Dickson Sandifer (Baird)

Services for Patsy Sandifer Baird will be held Friday, December 6, 2019 in Frost Chapel at First Baptist Church Shreveport, at 2:00 pm. Ronney Joe Webb will officiate with a visitation in the church parlor at 1:00 pm.

Patsy Sandifer was born in Lincoln, NE, to Blanche and Dale Dickson on...

Dec 4, 2019

Gale Ann Hawkins, born November 30,1957 in Chickasha, Oklahoma.   A long-time resident of Shreveport, she passed away at home in her sleep on Wednesday December 4, 2019.  Gale enjoyed camping, fishing, hosting family and friends, antiquing, working in her garden, and spending time with her faithful dog Minion.  She was genuinely kind and caring, always making sure there was...

Dec 3, 2019

Linda Kay Odom Ogletree passed away on December 3, 2019 after a long battle against ovarian cancer.  A memorial service will be held at Summer Grove Baptist Church, 8924 Jewella Avenue in Shreveport, LA on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 2 pm in the Modern Worship Sanctuary.  To view a complete obituary, go to auldsfuneral.com.

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Dec 2, 2019

Robert Leon Thomas, Sr. passed away December 2, 2019, at the age of 76 and went to be with Our Lord. Mr. Thomas was a resident of Sibley Louisiana for more than 40 years. He was owner/operator of Salt Works Garage in Sibley until his retirement.  He is preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Jean...

Nov 28, 2019

Lester Franklin (Frankie) Lee, age 65, went to be with Jesus on November 28, 2019. He was preceded in death by parents Thomas Lee, Jr. and Jo Ann Brantley Lee Haynes, and partner Linda Smith. He is survived by daughter, Jeanette Lee Kunath and her husband, Justin; 2 brothers, Durwood & Randy Lee and their spouses, Lynn and Donna; ...

Nov 26, 2019

JUDY HALL BELL

November 26, 2019, Judy Hall Bell walked through the gates of heaven and into the loving arms of her Lord, Jesus Christ. Also waiting to greet her was her father, Marion J. Hall, and her sister, Sarah Hall Shankle.

Born August 4, 1942, graduated from Bossier High school, Class of 1960. Always...

Nov 26, 2019

Maricela Valdes Rodriguez was called to God's Presence on November 26, 2019. There, she was welcomed with open arms by the Heavenly Father, her father, Elias Valdez Salazar, her mother, Hermelinda Perez Silva, her adopted daughter Belkis, and many beloved friends and family. We rejoice for Maricela's journey home, though we will miss her dearly.

Maricela was...

Nov 25, 2019

Barbara Ann Hayes Hartwell, aged 73, passed away on Monday November 25, 2019 after a courageous fight against ovarian cancer surrounded by family and friends. She was born November 5, 1946 in San Diego California.

Ms. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Polan Wayne Hayes Sr. and Estelle Marie Hogan Hayes. Left to cherish her...

Nov 24, 2019

Jody Lynn Midkiff (Big Daddy) age 35, was born on March 27, 1984 in Deridder, LA and was suddenly called home on Sunday, November 24, 2019.

Jody was preceded in death by his grandparents Elbert and Alma Midkiff and Elmer Brister.

He is survived by his wife and love of his life Stella Midkiff; his...

Nov 23, 2019

Peggy Paige, age 85, passed away on November 23, 2019 at a Shreveport Hospital. She was born on September 9, 1934 in Shreveport, Louisiana To Conrad and Madie Lowe. She was a loving mother.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son Michael Paige.

Left to cherish her memory are her two sons Mark...

Nov 14, 2019

Dr. John McNeil Rust was born in Shreveport, LA, on January 14, 1927.  John passed away peacefully on November 14, 2019.

He was preceded in death by parents, Harris Rust and Clara Taylor Rust; two brothers, Dr. Ray Rust of Garland, TX, and Vernon Rust, deceased as a result of heroic service in the Korean War; and...

Nov 13, 2019

Frederick M. Lea Jr.

December 9, 1958 - November 13, 2019

My gentle, loving Brother.  Pure of heart, a sweet soul, went with the Angels into the light.  He was home.  Surrounded by his favorite books, his collection of vintage boomboxes.  Plus, he...

Nov 11, 2019

Calvin Ray Lane, age 72, formerly of Bradley Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 11, 2019 at 8:22am, at the Overton Brooks Veteran's Hospital, on Veterans Day. Calvin R. Lane was a contractor, a father, a brother, a grandfather, an uncle, and a friend to his community.  He was a member of the Bradley Methodist Church. ...

Nov 9, 2019

Clarence "Pete" Melton Cobb, of Benton, La, was born in Pleasant Hill, La on March 1, 1940 to Vernice Jack Cobb and Estelle Lennard Cobb. He lived in Pleasant Hill, La for over 20 years and graduated school there in 1958. Pete joined the Army on March 23, 1962 and became a parachute jumper. He was stationed in Fort...

Nov 9, 2019

Sandra Lee Rudman, 78 of Campti, LA gained her angel wings & joined her late husband Steven Rudman on November 9th, 2019 while surrounded by love & comfort, she peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

She was born December 21, 1940 in Midland, Michigan. She was preceded in death by Raymond Peppers (Father), Genevieve Carpenter...

Nov 9, 2019

Jerry Dale Bishop, Sr passed away in Shreveport, Louisiana on November 9, 2019 at the age of 74.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Mildred Owens Collier and William O. Bishop. His brother, William Oliver Bishop and sister Linda Whisennand.

Jerry is survived by his 3 children; Jerry D Bishop, Jr, wife Holly...

Nov 8, 2019

Elliece Garland, age 96, passed peacefully at home with family in Shreveport, LA on Friday November 8, 2019. A memorial Mass will be held Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 1:00 pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Shreveport, LA officiated by Father Mark Watson.

Elliece was born in Bryceland, LA in 1923. After...

Nov 6, 2019

Enora Mayeaux Manuel, age 88 of Shreveport, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born in Vidrine, Louisiana to the late Nazy Mayeaux  and the late Celesten Mayeaux on February 12, 1930.

Always known as Nora, she was a loving mother and homemaker. God gave her two children to raise as children...

Nov 6, 2019

Randy Joseph Ferlito Sr. (Pops) of Waskom, Texas lost his fight against Cancer on the morning of November 6,2019 at age 56. A wonderful man and beloved Father, a strong and courageous man to the very end. He had a heart of gold, at any time if anyone he knew was needing help he'd be there. He lived life...

Nov 6, 2019

Marie Cora "Jeri" Nagle Porter, age 99, of Bossier City, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019, in Palm Bay, Florida. Graveside services will be officiated by Pastor David Murphy, Sunday, December 22, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., at Hillcrest Cemetery in Haughton, Louisiana.

Jeri was preceded in death by her sister, Edna Nagle Sheridan, age 99.