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Shreveport, LA Obituaries

Raymond Allen Carter, Sr.

Raymond Allen Carter, Sr.

Aug 12, 2026

Raymond Allen Carter Sr., 81, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, in Frierson, Louisiana.

Born on September 12, 1944, Raymond lived a full and meaningful life defined by his dedication to family, work, and the simple joys of life.

A proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Raymond worked as an electrician for over 60 years. His career...

Dale Sirman

Dale Sirman

Aug 18, 2026

Dale Sirman, 73, of Keithville, Louisiana passed away on August 18, 2026. He was born on September 6, 1952, in Logansport, Louisiana.

Dale was a proud 1970 graduate of Woodlawn High School. He spent many years in the grocery business before working nearly thirty years at Alloy Piping Products, retiring in 2018.

Known for his witty sense of humor, Dale loved NASCAR...

Gerry Dale Mullins

Gerry Dale Mullins

Aug 18, 2026

Gerry Dale Mullins, age 85, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born on April 25, 1941, to David Troy Mullins and Drucilla Kaufman Mullins. Gerry graduated from Fair Park High School where he enjoyed playing basketball and later attended/graduated from Northwestern State College in Natchitoches, Louisiana with a Master’s degree in Education and Counseling. Gerry...

James Paul Morgan

James Paul Morgan

Aug 18, 2026

James Paul Morgan was born on June 16, 1951, in Shreveport, LA, and passed away peacefully in Minden, LA, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the age of 75. He is the son of “Dude” and Linnie Morgan of Calvin, LA. He loved his family, dogs, and going to Saline and Castor basketball games.

Paul grew up in Calvin, LA, and...

Kenneth Calvin Ward Jr.

Kenneth Calvin Ward Jr.

Aug 16, 2026

Kenneth “Joe” Calvin Ward Jr., 65, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on August 16, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Born on March 7, 1961, Joe lived a meaningful life defined by family, hard work, and his Savior, Jesus Christ.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Ward Sr.; his brother, Allen Ray Ward; and his sisters, Delores Tramel...

Bonita Rachel Johnson

Bonita Rachel Johnson

Aug 15, 2026

Bonita Rachel Johnson was born on December 3, 1939, to Paul Neil and Lucille Pittman Rachel in London, Arkansas. She passed away on August 15, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Bonita grew up in Lamar, Arkansas, where she was an outstanding basketball player, accompanied the choir and graduated co-valedictorian of the Lamar High School Class of 1957. She attended the College of...

Elvin Ray Chapman

Elvin Ray Chapman

Aug 15, 2026

ELVIN RAY CHAPMAN, affectionately known as Ray, age 71, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Ray was born on September 20, 1954, in Tacoma, Washington. At the age of 16, he moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, and attended Abramson High School. After high school, he moved to Slidell, LA where he planted roots and became a permanent...

Rhonda Lea Arndt

Rhonda Lea Arndt

Aug 11, 2026

Rhonda Lea Arndt , 62, passed away peacefully in Shreveport , La . She was surrounded by her loved ones following an illness, stepping into the joyous presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born on October 12, 1963, in Escondido, California , Rhonda lived a life marked by deep faith, generosity , and a passion for helping others....

Jennifer Day Addison

Jennifer Day Addison

Aug 9, 2026

JENNIFER DAY ADDISON

Jennifer “Jenny” Day Addison, 52, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born August 28, 1973, in Lawrencekirk, Dundee, Scotland, Jenny was born into a military family and spent her life carrying that same spirit of strength, adventure, and devotion to the people she loved.

Jenny was a proud 1991 graduate of C....

Cindy Charmaine Beasley

Cindy Charmaine Beasley

Aug 6, 2026

Cindy Charmaine Beasley December 12, 1964 – August 6, 2026

Cindy Charmaine Beasley, 61, of Bossier Parish, Louisiana, passed away on August 6, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on December 12, 1964, Cindy was the fourth of six sisters who grew up in the small town of Jonesboro, Louisiana. Though she later made her home in Bossier Parish, her...

Charles Edwin Farmer

Charles Edwin Farmer

Aug 6, 2026

Charles Edwin Farmer, born September 20, 1956, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Betty and Calvin Farmer; his brothers, Phillip and Gary Farmer; his father-in-law, Reed Terry; his precious granddaughter, Heaven Weed, and nephew Gregory Farmer.

He leaves behind the love of his life, Tammy,...

Phyllis Annette Hughes Elmore

Phyllis Annette Hughes Elmore

Aug 5, 2026

Phyllis Annette Hughes Elmore, 82, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026. She was born on June 2, 1944, in Henrietta, North Carolina, to Kenneth Hughes and Margaret Allen Hughes, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Steve Hughes and Arnold Hughes.

Phyllis grew up in Henrietta and graduated from Chase High...

Robert Edmund "Bobby" Caskie

Robert Edmund "Bobby" Caskie

Aug 5, 2026

Robert Edmund “Bobby” Caskie

September 19, 1947 – August 5, 2026

Robert Edmund “Bobby” Caskie was born September 19, 1947, in Richmond, Virginia, and had made Shreveport, Louisiana, his home since 1955. Bobby peacefully passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Robert A. Caskie; his mother, Anna Y. Caskie; his sister, Jacquelin...

Ernest Wellsworth

Ernest Wellsworth

Aug 4, 2026

He was a beloved son, brother, uncle spouse, and grandfather. He was a Marine corps vet who got to travel the world. He was a hardworking security guard at Sam’s town. He left behind Sherri Osbon his only living sister. 2 nieces Samantha Clements and Amber Wright. His spouse Linda Bolea-Kirk. Stepchildren Kyle and Mary Hill and Johnathon Kirk, Several...

Sandra Lee Rich Cox

Sandra Lee Rich Cox

Aug 4, 2026

Sandra Lee Rich Cox, 81, of Haughton, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Born on September 16, 1944, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Sandy was the eldest daughter of Irwin and Gladys Caswell. She married her high school sweetheart, Michael G. Rich, in 1961, and together they raised three boys who loved God, family, and raising Cain.

Being...

Xavier Mont'ra Chew

Xavier Mont'ra Chew

Aug 4, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Xavier Mont'ra Chew

September 28, 2015 – August 4, 2026

"Let the little children come to Me... for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Xavier Mont'ra Chew, who entered the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 4, 2026, at the age...

Donakia Harris

Donakia Harris

Aug 1, 2026

Mr. Donakia L. Harris was born December 6th, 1974, in Mound Bayou, Mississippi to Darnell Harris and Earlean Ford Harris. He graduated from Greenville High School in Greenville, Mississippi and was baptized at Ball’s Temple in Greenville, Mississippi. He died August 1st, 2026, in Bossier City, Louisiana.

Donakia proceeded in death by his father – Darnell Harris, brother – Nelius Harris,...

Luke Daniel Leger

Luke Daniel Leger

Jul 31, 2026

In Loving Memory of Luke Daniel Leger

November 10, 1958 – July 31, 2026



With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Luke Leger, who entered eternal rest on July 31, 2026, at the age of 67 at Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport, Louisiana. Born on November 10, 1958, in Opelousas, Louisiana, Luke was a lifelong resident of Washington, a place he...

Charles Gerald Crotsenburg

Charles Gerald Crotsenburg

Jul 30, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Charles Gerald Crotsenburg

December 24, 1945 – July 30, 2026

Charles Gerald Crotsenburg, 80, of Louisiana, passed away on July 30, 2026, in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

Charles was born on December 24, 1945, in Wharton, Texas, to Charles Earld Crotsenburg and Margie Harris Crotsenburg. He was a man who worked hard, loved his family, and lived a life marked by dedication...

Betty Lorraine Criner O'Neal

Betty Lorraine Criner O'Neal

Jul 29, 2026

Betty Lorraine Criner O’Neal

Parents: Oration C. Criner and Mammie T. Mays Criner (deceased)

Children: Cynthia M. Davis & Ollie V. O’Neal

Grandchildren: Willie D. Davis, Alexciya P. Davis, Bianca J. Davis (Chasity), Brandon M. O’Neal, Cortavion O’Neal, Andre L. O’Neal, Zion D. O’Neal

Great Grands: Kyleesia White, JaKobe Davis, Montrell Davis, JaShawn A.L. Davis, Elijah D. Clay, Makiya A. O’Neal, Covina E. O’Neal,...

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