Obituaries

Sep 17, 2020

Way back in 1938, Rudolph and Mary Medellin received their Christmas present six days early, with the birth of Rudolph Escott Medellin on December 19. Their extravagant love for Rudy was customary for the firstborn son in a devoutly Catholic family. Mary had emigrated from Mexico, and met Rudolph in San Antonio Texas. The Medellin family moved from San...

Sep 17, 2020

On Thursday, September 17, 2020, Marie Antionette Bittle Tucker, passed away at age 84. Marie was born on January 9, 1936 in Anniston, Alabama to James Guy and Nova Belle Bittle. Marie worked at Pioneer Bank and Trust for many years as a computer tech/data entry supervisor before opening Marie's Smokehouse, which she retired from.

Marie was...

Sep 17, 2020

Lawrence M. Ferguson III (Larry) was born October 18, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to Lawrence M. Ferguson Jr. and Catherine S. Ferguson.  He left this earth for his heavenly reward on September 17, 2020 in Shreveport, Louisiana surrounded by family.

Left to cherish his memory, wife of 58 years (Judy), children Deanna F. Claus (Robert), Lawrence M....

Sep 15, 2020

Scott Louis Strain was born August 23, 1960 in Shreveport, LA.  Scott went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2020.  Throughout his life, Scott found joy and happiness in the arts.  He loved music, playing the piano, and creative writing.  He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.  Scott was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.  He was...

Sep 13, 2020

In loving memory…

Carl George Liesmann age 85 passed away peacefully at home in Shreveport, LA on September 13, 2020 after battling complications with COPD.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. A memorial service honoring his life will follow at 6:00 pm...

Sep 11, 2020

Michael Lane Gillespie, 61, of Doyline ,  set forth on his final ride to the great beyond on Friday, September 11th, 2020. Mike was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, March 10th, 1959, to Linda and Jim Gillespie.

In his early years, Mike proudly served in the U. S....

Sep 6, 2020

Janet Lucille Weil age 76 passed away peacefully on Sunday September 6, 2020, in Shreveport, LA. She was born December 23, 1943 in Scioto Co., Ohio.  She was preceded in death by father and mother, George and Rosa Robinson, Brothers and sisters-George Robinson, William Robinson, Herbert Robinson, Audrey Colley.  Husband Raymond Weil and daughter Sharon Criner.  Survived by Daughters...

Sep 1, 2020

Ray Rushing age 92. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 1, 2020 in Shreveport, La. He was born in Malden, Missouri on March 26, 1928.  Born to Minnie and Jack Rushing.  He was a War World II Veteran in the Navy and retired as a police officer with the LSU Medical Center Security. He is preceded in death by...

Aug 31, 2020

Jesse Edward Burkheart was born December 22, 1922 and passed away August 31, 2020 in Shreveport.  Dad was the proud father of 4 girls, Neely Spruell, who met him at the gate of Heaven, and Carolyn Ann (Mike) Rippetoe, Judy Heinz and Patricia (Darryl) Lincoln.  He had a stroke seven years ago and spent the last years of his...

Aug 31, 2020

Susan Lorene Stevens Anderson, born March 1, 1957, in Shreveport, Louisiana to F.K. (Steve) Stevens and Marcelyn Ludlow Stevens, passed away on August 31, 2020.

She was preceded in death by grandparents Roy and Lillian Ludlow, father F.K. (Steve) Stevens and great-grandson Jaiden Griffie-Bozarth.

She was survived by her husband of 45 years, Charles Harold...

Aug 30, 2020

Janet Kay Bailiff, age 72, died on Sunday, August 30, 2020 in Minden, Louisiana.  From her birth in Wagner, South Dakota, December 23, 1947 she nourished people around her with her love and kindness.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister.  She is survived by her husband, Jerry Soape, her daughters Traci Wilhite her fiancé...

Aug 28, 2020

GREENWOOD, LA. – A memorial service honoring the life of Maurine Fowler Long, age 84, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on September 15, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Greenwood, 7042 Howell Street, Greenwood, LA. 71033. Officiating the services will be Brother Joe Bob Alexandra.

Maurine was born in Clarks, LA, on January 16, 1936 and...

Aug 26, 2020

John Lewis Lawrence was born on May 29, 1943 to John Thomas Lawrence and Anna Mae Picard Lawrence in Rayne, Louisiana. He went to be with our Lord on August 26, 2020.

John graduated from Hammond High School in 1961. He joined the United States Air Force and received his honorable discharge in 1967. In 1979 he...

Aug 24, 2020

Roy S. Freeman, Jr. was born on December 10, 1930, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, to Lola Warner and Roy S. Freeman, Sr.  He passed away due to complications from a sudden illness on August 24, 2020, at Intensive Specialty Hospitals in Bossier City, LA.

Roy was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years,...

Aug 22, 2020

Christopher Brian Worsham, 40, of Haughton, Louisiana passed away August 22, 2020 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

He was born in Shreveport on September 19, 1979 to Janet and Frank Villard. He resided most of his life in Haughton, worked in the oil field, had a tree service, and worked in concrete over the years before becoming disabled the...

Aug 21, 2020

Wonderful husband, devoted father, and a friend to so many, he never met a single stranger. Tandy Rodney "T.R." LeMay, age 74, passed away in Shreveport, Louisiana on Friday, August 21, 2020. He was born to Henry and Evelyn (Maryman) LeMay on November 26, 1945. Rodney graduated from Lewisville High School in 1962 He worked for Southern Pacific Railroad...

Aug 21, 2020

MUSSEY (Ret), MSGT. JOHN RICHARD

Saying "goodbye" is never easy. It was especially hard when it meant giving up someone so kind, gentle, and loving as our father and husband, MSgt. John Richard Mussey (Ret.) (K5RNM/N5FJ).  John, 79, of Shreveport, LA went home to God, peacefully, on Friday, August 21, 2020, at 11:13 am after...

Aug 4, 2020

Kermit passed away on August 4, 2020 due to COVID-19. He was born January 17, 1930 in Raven, VA and was a long-time resident of Amite, LA. After serving in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, Kermit went to work for Citgo and retired as a plant manager. In 2014, he moved back to Shreveport and...

Aug 2, 2020

Richard Manuel Rise Sr. ( Rich) was born in Hattiesburg Mississippi .  He later moved to Lima Ohio where he graduated Elida High School.  Rich also attended and graduated college at The Ohio State University where he was very proud to have played football.  "GO BUCKS"

His work career was in Construction Equipment and Crane Business. He...

Aug 2, 2020

Memorial Services for Steve C. Bolyer will be held on Wednesday Aug. 5 @ 10 am at Aulds Funeral Home 7849 East Kings Hwy Shreveport La 71115

Steve was an avid hunter and loved to fish!! He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by parents: George...