Obituaries

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.

Nov 4, 2019

Erica Johnson, age 46, of Frierson, LA passed away November 4, 2019 at a Shreveport Hospital. She was born on March 2, 1973 in Chicago, Illinois to Renwick and Yolanda Pickens.

She is survived by her husband Jeffery Patton of Frierson, LA.

Services are pending.

Nov 3, 2019

Catharine "Katie" Ann Miller Koellen passed away November 3rd, 2019 in Shreveport, Louisiana. A celebration of her life will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6 th at St. Mark's Cathedral, 2785 Fairfield Avenue in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Officiating will be the Very Reverend Alston B. Johnson, Dean.  Visitation will follow in the Cathedral Parlor.

Katie...

Nov 3, 2019

Burl Dean Whittington

July 7, 1964 - November 3, 2019

Memorial services for Burl will be held at 10:00 am Saturday,

November 16, 2019, at Aulds Funeral home, 7849 E. Kings Hwy

Shreveport, Louisiana.

Burl was a loving and compassionate Christian whose children

and grandchildren were his...

Nov 2, 2019

Robert Wayne Brumley, age 73, passes away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at a Shreveport hospital. He was born in Shreveport on June 13, 1946 to Franklin Ray Brumley, Sr., and Dee Walton Brumley. He loved karaoke and cooking for the Wednesday night church gathering.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Franklin Ray Brumley,...

Oct 29, 2019

Gerald Lew Slusher, 81, passed away on October 29, 2019 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Gerald was born on March 17, 1938 to William J. Slusher and Millie (Wisener) Slusher.  He graduated from Northwestern State University and the Defense Language Institute, the Department of Defense's school for culturally based foreign language education and training.  He served two tours with...

Oct 28, 2019

Kathy "Kasey" Carter Evans, age 62, passed away on October 28, 2019 at a Bossier hospital. She was born in Delhi, Louisiana to James Frederick Carter and Kathryn Hattaway Carter Brown. She was raised in the Pentecostal Church. She loved music, watching soaps, playing games, but more so enjoyed spending time with her friends and family members.

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Oct 27, 2019

Brandy Leon Percival, 46, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 27. She was a beloved wife, mother, and homemaker. Brandy had many talents, including singing, flower arrangements, and dog breeding. Brandy worked many various jobs, but she was especially proud of her children and enjoyed being a mother.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of...

Oct 27, 2019

Connie Smithpeter, age 61, of Shreveport passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at a local hospital. She was born to William and Billie Jean Bryant Blaxton on March 31, 1958 in Shreveport. Connie was a loving mother and grandmother, who cherished her family very much. She was known to be quite the jokester, and loved going camping with...

Oct 27, 2019

Clifton Lloyd Watson, 82, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, October 27, 2019, at his home in Shreveport, Louisiana, with his wife by his side, following a long battle with chronic kidney disease.

Clif was born on August 11, 1937 in Natchez, Mississippi to Venton Lloyd Watson and Cora Lee Dukes Watson.  He graduated...