Obituaries

Jun 22, 2020

David Wayne "Waldo" Wistrand

October 28, 1942 - June 22, 2020

David passed away unexpectedly at his home in Greenwood, LA on June 22, 2020.  He was born in Urania, LA, graduated from high school in Stephens, AR and lived many years in Waldo, AR before relocating to Louisiana.  He served in the Air Force...

Jun 15, 2020

Doug, 74, passed peacefully on June 15, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family and loved ones.  He was born March 3, 1946 in Evansville, IN, the beloved only child of Chuck and Amy Neff.

Upon graduation from Wayne High School in 1964, Doug enlisted in the National Guard where he served for six years.  During...

Jun 14, 2020

The family of Emory Eugene (Gene) Watson would like to share that Gene peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 14, 2020. In 1939, the son of Fred Davidson Watson and Bettie Lynn Smith Watson was born in Claiborne Parish and Ruston. He was a proud 1958 Homer High School Pelican graduate and...

Jun 13, 2020

Kikue "Kiko" Miyagi Taylor of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away Saturday June 13, 2020 after a hard fought battle with Uterine Leiomyosarcoma Cancer.

She was born in Okinawa, Japan on November 8,1952, to the late Seiju and Ine Miyagi. After graduating high school, she attended Nago English School in Okinawa.  She was a bartender when she met Leigh...

Jun 13, 2020

SHREVEPORT, LA - Madge Elizabeth Kindred passed away on June 13, 2020 in Shreveport, Louisiana, one day after her 90 th birthday.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Ruth McClendon; her husband of 52 years, Leonard E. Kindred. Elizabeth and Leonard were married on July 19, 1947, and again on June 2, 1948,...

Jun 9, 2020

Tracie Nolan Pate Jr. of Stonewall, Louisiana passed away peacefully in his sleep June 9, 2020 with Gwen, his wife of 29 years by his side. He enlisted in the US Navy and served his country on board the U.S.S. Coral Sea during the Vietnam War. Tracie retired from AT&T and was a member of Summer Grove Baptist Church....

Jun 7, 2020

Gale Lynn Ferguson, 65, joined his family and friends in Heaven on Sunday, June 7, 2020, following a sudden battle with lung cancer. Gale was born in Houston, Texas on January 30, 1955, to Danny Lee Ferguson and Barbara Ferguson. Gale was preceded in death by his parents and his twin, Dale. He is survived by his wife of...

Jun 5, 2020

Keithville, LA- Randy (Randell) Lynn White., 59, died after an unexpected illness on June 5, 2020. He was born March 11, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio.

Randy attended Airline High School, and was the Class of 1980. He held...

Jun 4, 2020

Alfred Edward Johnson, 77, passed away suddenly at his residence June 4 th , 2020.  Al was born in Charleston, South Carolina, to Alfred Leroy Johnson and Etta Mae Mashaw Johnson.  The Johnsons moved to Shreveport, Louisiana, where Al attended Caddo Parish schools, graduating from Fair Park High School in 1961.  Al earned his degree in Civil Engineering in...

Jun 3, 2020

Robert "Robby" Clanton, a wonderful father and a loving son, passed away peacefully in his home on June 3, 2020. He was 55 years old.

Robby absolutely cherished his family, music, and playing his guitar. He is survived by his oldest daughter; Holly McGrew and son-in-law, Tim. His three granddaughters; Mercedes, Nautia, and Kharma. His youngest daughter;...

Jun 2, 2020

Beau Flores, 40, of Shreveport, Louisiana joined our family and friends in Heaven on June 2, 2020. Beau was born February 8, 1980 on Barksdale AFB to Patti Hall Flores and Eddie Joseph Flores, Sr.  He is preceded in death by his Nannaw, Mary Mitzi W. Hall; grandparents Lula Mae and Edward Flores; Uncle Mike Flores; and cousin Curt...

May 29, 2020

Stonewall, LA- David M. Cox, Sr., 64, died after an unexpected illness on May 29, 2020. He was born October 8, 1955, in Shreveport, the only son of R.B. and Ruby Cox.

David graduated from Stonewall High School, Class of 1974. After retiring from General Motors in 2009, he followed in the footsteps of his father and...

May 27, 2020

Thomas J. Sowell, Jr., 84, of Shreveport, La, passed away peacefully in his sleep May 27, 2020, with Leah, his wife of over 64 years by his side. He was born February 19, 1936, to Thomas John Sowell, Sr. and Dorothy Farmer Sowell of Turner Falls, Massachusetts.

While serving as a military policeman at Barksdale Air Force...

May 25, 2020

J.W. Otwell Sr., 71, of Shreveport, La, passed away peacefully May 25, 2020 in the presence of his home. He was born on October 18, 1948 to Edward and Bertie Mae Otwell of Shreveport, La. He was retired as a plumber. J.W. was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend. He loved spending quality time with his loved ones and...

May 20, 2020

Quinton (Darrell) Brock was born on August 11, 1940 in Hartley, Arkansas. Darrell resided in Coushatta and Shreveport until he went home to be with the Lord on May 20, 2020.

Darrell was preceded in death by his wife Carrie Brock, his brother Clinton Brock, and his parents Leo Brock and Hixie Upchurch Johns. Darrell is survived...

May 18, 2020

Lester Goins of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the age of 87 at Heritage Manor West Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Born May 24, 1932 to the late Sydney Albert Goins and Versa Ann Ryder Goins, Lester was a strong-willed man.

Lester enlisted in the US Navy at...

May 15, 2020

On Friday, May 15 th , 2020, Jimmy Thomas Morgan peacefully passed away in his home at the age of 64. Jimmy was born in Northwest Louisiana to Blanchard (Bill) and Alma (Norris) Morgan He grew up, attended school (graduating in 1976) and renowned high school football player in Plain Dealing, Louisiana. He was an experienced welder and spent...

May 13, 2020

Michael Leo Smithpeter, age 68, of Shreveport, Louisiana died on May 13, 2020 from injuries received in a car accident. He was born on August 12, 1951 in Minden, Louisiana to Granville Leo Smithpeter and Evelyn Lucille Spalding Smithpeter.

Mike was a mechanic. He worked at many locations including Sawyer drilling. He loved working on engines and...

May 10, 2020

Lee Holmes Hilton III

(March 22, 1935 - May 10, 2020)

On Sunday, May 10, 2020, Lee Holmes Hilton III, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home. He was a loving husband, father of four, grandfather of seven, and great-grandfather of nine. He gained his heavenly wings at the...

May 7, 2020

Lonnie Jacobs, 70 passed away May 7, 2020. He was born on December 18, 1949 in Pleasant Hill, La. to Ben and Ruby Jacobs. He was raised in Shreveport and moved to Mansfield, La. to work in the Oil Industry. He resided in Shreveport at the time of his passing.

He is preceded in death by his...