Classmate Memorials

FRIENDS

I look around me
and see all my friends,
hear their voices and
their laughter through the years.

They move not as quickly
nor quite as spryly
as they did long ago.
Wasn’t it just yesterday?

I now walk where once I ran.
My hair (Where did all that gray come from?)
isn’t quite as black as it once was.

My friends and I sit and talk
of yesterday, and as we sit,
children come and call to them
saying, “Grandfather! Grandfather!”

And as we talk I think of friends
that now I see only in memory,
only in my heart;
For they have had to travel on.

Their laughter, their tears,
their hopes and their fears
have all passed on,
but as long as we remember them,
they are near.
by  
Jimmy Clay (1943-2005)
 Fair Park Class of 1961

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Shreveport Times
December 15, 1999

Funeral services for MSGT. THURMAN SAMUEL BAKER, 56, will be held at 1 pm Thursday, December 16, 1999 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Leland Crawford, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Waskom. Interment with Military Honors will be held at Forest Park Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 pm to 9 pm.

Mr. Baker was preceded in death by his parents, Thurman W. Baker and Etta Evelyn Baker and is survived by his wife, Connie Fossman Baker of Waskom, TX, son, Robert E. Baker and wife DeAnna of Phoenix, AZ, daughters, Pam Fox and husband William of Wichita Falls, TX, and Samantha Smith and husband Quenten of Waskom, TX, brother, Harold Baker and wife Cindy of Panola, TX; grandchildren, Robert and Bryan Fox and Cody Bryant.

Pallbearers will be Bob Oniel, Thomas Wade, Louis Peters, Shelly Fleming, James Duncan, Stan Boyd, Webster Cole, and Mike Clark.

Mr. Baker was a member of First Baptist Church of Waskom, TX, a retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and served during the Vietnam War.

The Dallas Morning News
April 10, 2002

OTIS COURVILLE, JR., 59, of Garland, Texas passed away April 6, 2002. He was employed at Baylor Hospital in Dallas and a member of the North Texas NTRAK. He is survived by his wife Linda Courville; son, Aaron Courville; daughter, Keiran Courville; mother, Vivian Welch; sister, Mildred Jones and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Otis Courville, Sr. and step-father James Welch. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 am. Thursday April 11, 2002 in Williams Funeral Chapel, Dr. Fred Chambers officiating.

Shreveport Times
December 8, 1979

Penny Cummings Hoffpauir, 36, of New Orleans, a former resident of Shreveport, died Thursday, December 6, 1979 in New Orleans after a sudden illness.

Services will be today at 2:30 pm in the Marshall Street Chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral home with the Rev. Jack Merritt, former pastor of Ingleside Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery.

Born in Shreveport, Mrs. Hoffpauir had lived in New Orleans for the past 10 years. She had been a resident of Shreveport for many years.

She was a graduate of Fair Park High School and Northwestern State University.

Survivors include her husband, Dale Hoffpauir of New Orleans; a daughter, Jeannie Hoffpauir of New Orleans; and a brother, Harold P. Cummings of Shreveport.

Pallbearers will be Ronnie Kendrick, Fred Mitchell, Ronnie Mullford, D. H. Sistrunk, C. E. Fredieu, and Franky Jones.

Carson City, NV
April 11, 1996

KENNETH JAMES DeLYSER, JR., 52, a resident of Carson City for the past seven years, died April 9, 1996 at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 13, 1996 at 3:30 pm at the First Baptist Church in Carson City, NV. Sermon by Reverend Paul Wilkerson. Officiating will be Rev. Elmer Woodruff. Committal service with full military honors by Nevada National Air Guard and burial will follow service at Lone Mountain Cemetery in Carson City under the direction of Walton's Chapel of the Valley in Carson City, NV.

Mr. DeLyser was born July 16, 1943 in Shreveport to Kenneth and Mildred Bussie DeLyser. He graduated from Woodlawn High School in Shreveport in 1961, Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA. in 1965 and Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary in 1977 in Fort Worth, TX.

He was the pastor of the First Baptist Church in Carson City for the past seven years. He served as pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Ridgecrest, CA from 1980-1989. He served two tours in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict in Southeast Asia as a Captain, was past member of Rotary International Clubs in Ridgecrest CA and Carson City, NV. He was a past member of Ridgecrest Community Hospital Board in Ridgecrest. He served as a chaplain at Carson-Tahoe hospital and the Nevada State Legislature.

Survivors include his wife, Libby DeLyser of Carson City, NV, two sons, Jeffrey DeLyser and John DeLyser both of Reno, NV, daughter, Melissa Hawkins of Ridgecrest, CA, and four grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Carson City Piano Fund, 1750 Mountain St., Carson City, NV 89703.

Shreveport Times
August 19, 1963

Funeral services will be held at 10 am Thursday, August 22, 1963, in the chapel of the Rose-Neath Funeral Home for Miss Peggy Jean Huhn, 20, of 2740 Randolph St., who was killed late Sunday night, August 18, 1963 when her car overturned on South Lakeshore Drive and the Greenwood-Mooringsport Road. Burial will be in Forest Park West Cemetery.

Miss Huhn died almost instantly when she was thrown from her small sports car when it failed to make a curve, left the highway and struck a small tree and overturned.

Harold L. Wilson of 3645 Catherine St., with the Navy stationed in California, suffered a broken collar bone in the accident. He is being treated at the Barksdale AFB hospital.

Wilson and Miss Huhn were schoolmates at Fair Park High School, where both graduated. Miss Huhn was a junior at Louisiana Tech at Ruston and was at home for the summer holidays.

Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Welton G. Huhn of Shreveport, a brother, Welton Tamlyn Huhn of Shreveport, a sister, Miss Phyllis Faye Huhn of Springfield, Mo., and maternal grandmother, Mrs. A. L. Pearson of Brewton, Ala.

Shreveport Times
May 14, 1967

Father, Son Give Lives
23 Years, 3 Wars Apart

Lance Cpl. John Wendell Jackson, 23 year-old Shreveport Marine whose father was killed in the Normandy Invasion, has been reported killed in action in Vietnam.

Cpl. Jackson and his father, Lt. Wendell Holmes Jackson, died 23 years, three wars, and half a world apart, both in the service of their country. The father was 26 when he was killed; the son 23.

According to word received here by his wife, and mother, Cpl. Jackson was killed last Thursday when enemy fire struck his C-37 helicopter in the Quang Tri province, causing the aircraft to crash and burn, while on an assault against Viet Cong positions.

The young Marine, who was making the service a career, was a month old when his father saw him for the last time. The elder Jackson was killed on June 8, 1944, in the Normandy Invasion. His widow, Mrs. Eursle Roberson Jackson, and their son lived in Mansfield after the death of Lt. Jackson, who was with the 31st Reconnaissance Group, U.S. Army, but moved to Shreveport when Cpl. Jackson was only 18 months old.

Cpl. Jackson whose wife, Mrs. Jerry Jackson, and mother have been living together at 3520 Summer St. since he went overseas, was graduated from Fair Park High School and entered the Marine Corps in 1961.

He had been in Vietnam less than two months and had already received air wings and air medals for successful missions against the Viet Cong.

He received his boot training at Paris Island, SC, and was later assigned to Camp Lejeune, NC. He served at Guantanamo Bay during the Cuban Missile Crisis and was later with the U.S. Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean.

Cpl. Jackson's wife, the former Miss Jerry Norsworthy of Fisher, is a nurse at Schumpert Hospital. His mother is employed by United Gas.

Other survivors include his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Jackson of Simpson and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Roma Roberson, 3224 Lillian St.

According to information received by the family, Cpl. Jackson's body should arrive here in 7 to 14 days for funeral service and burial.

Note:  In a letter dated 10/5/2002 the mother of Wendell Jackson informed me that Johnny Roberson was a second cousin to Wendell. [Bill Scott 10/9/2002]

Shreveport Times
April 18, 1973

Funeral Services for SYLVIA ANN LEWIS, a respiratory polio patient since July 1951, will be held at 3 pm today in the Lakeshore Drive Church of Christ.

Mr. Gussle Lambert of Shreveport, a former minister of the Lakeshore Drive Church of Christ, will officiate. Assisting will be Mr. A. J. Arnold, present church minister, and another former church minister, Earl Richardson of Magnolia, Ark.

Burial will be in the Forest Park Cemetery under the direction of the Rose-Neath Funeral Home.

Miss Lewis, 30, died at 8:20 am Tuesday, April 17, 1973 in Confederate Memorial Medical Center's Polio Ward.

She was a native of Dallas, Tex., and had lived in Shreveport since 1949. She received her education at Jewella Elementary School, and Lakeshore Junior High School. Although she attended classes by telephone, she was graduated summa cum laude from Fair Park in 1961 and was a member of the school's National Honor Society.

Miss Lewis was a member of the Lakeshore Drive Church of Christ, and recently had attended several services in a portable iron lung.

Survivors include her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. Clyde Lewis of Shreveport, and one sister, Mrs. Andrew Sanders of Memphis, Tenn.

Pallbearers will be G. B. Organ, W. D. Keeth, Joe Clawson, J. E. Wall, Armond James, and O. P. Heffington.

Shreveport Times
June 16, 1982

Services for Mr. JOHN CLYDE MONDAY, 40, of Bossier City will be held at 11:30 am Thursday, June 17, at Rose-Neath’s Southside Chapel in Shreveport. James J. Serra, Pastor of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and Rev. Albert Huckaby, Pastor of Temple Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Park West Cemetery in Shreveport.

He died at 3 am Sunday, June 13, 1982, at Riverside Community Hospital following a sudden illness. Mr. Monday, born in Shreveport and a resident of Bossier City and Shreveport most of his life, was retired from the U.S. Army and was a Licensed Practical Nurse. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, the VFW and Judo for America. Mr. Monday was preceded in death by his sister, Harlene M. DeJean.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Glenna Monday, son, John Roland Monday, and two daughters, Miss Michelle Ann Monday and Miss Milaine Jean Monday, all of Bossier City, one nephew, Lane Thompson of Atlanta, GA.

Pallbearers will be Ivan Byrd, Kenneth Taylor, Jimmy Jones, John Haygood, Gerald Titus, and Dale Watson. Honorary pallbearer: Bruce Robert.

Shreveport Times
November 20, 2001

Funeral services for Linda Mitchell Joshlin, 58, will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Durell Tuberville. Interment will follow in Forest Park West Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 pm to 8 pm, Tuesday, November 20, 2001 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Joshlin, a lifelong resident of Shreveport, passed away Monday, November 19, 2001.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Aline Mitchell; her sister, Betty Jean Ivey, her brother, John R. Mitchell, Jr., and niece, Karen Taravella.

Mrs. Joshlin is survived by one son, Mark E. Baldwin of Shreveport, LA; two daughters, Beverly Adkins and husband Mike of Elm Grove, LA, and Cathy Hall and husband John of Shreveport, LA; one sister, Dorothy Biggers of Shreveport, LA; four grandchildren, Alisha Gayle Malone, Michael Brandon Meade, Ashlee Diane Hall, Kelsee Elizabeth Hall, and one great grandson, Christopher Byron Malone.

Pallbearers will be James E. Ivey, Robert P. Ivey, Michael R. Lambert, John Kevin Mitchell, Preston S. Ivey, James E. Ivey, Jr.

Special thanks to Dr. Gary Van Burton and the nursing staff of Feist-Weiller Cancer Institute.

Las Vegas Review-Journal
Saturday, May 29, 1999

Pat Procell, 55, died Thursday. He was born Oct. 5, 1943, in Many, La. An Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he was an electrician in construction, a 12-year resident of Las Vegas, president of Las Vegas Bird Dog Club, a member of Knights of Columbus and Our Lady of Las Vegas Catholic Church, and a volunteer for fish and game preservation.

He is survived by his companion, Min Bentley of Las Vegas; daughters, Angela Pfanner and Gina Dempsey, both of Bossier City, La., Natalie Jensen of Las Vegas and Dionne of Shreveport, La.; stepson, Jason Bentley of Las Vegas; mother, Evelyn of Shreveport; sisters, Margie Storey of Oklahoma City, Vivian Faler, Sandra McKinney and Charlotte Rose, all of Shreveport, Sharon Cox of Dallas and Paula Phillips of Monroe, La.; brothers, Donald of Shreveport and Mike of Orlando, Fla.; and six grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4 pm to 7 pm today in Palm Mortuary-Downtown, where services will be at 9:30 am Sunday. The family requests memorial donations be made to Catholic Charities or Las Vegas Indian Center.

Shreveport Times
September 5, 2003

Funeral services for Richard Sam Ramsey, 60, of Marshall, Texas, will be held at 10 am Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, in the Chapel of Morgan Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas. Rev. Carlton Burris and Rev. John Bayliss will officiate. Arrangements are by The Morgan Family Funeral Home of Marshall.

Mr. Ramsey died Tuesday afternoon, September 2, 2003 in Corsicana, Texas.

Born August 11, 1943 in Shreveport, he was the son of Richard Nesom Ramsey and Nellie June Pearce Ramsey. He was an electrical contractor and was a member of the IBEW #194 Local of Shreveport. He attended Shreveport and Woodlawn public schools and was also a Registered Nurse. He served as a medic in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Survivors are wife, Tammie Ramsey of Marshall; children: Richard Perry Ramsey of Benton, LA, Juli Ramsey Schriner and Keith of Scottsville, Texas; step-children, Shawn Stephens of Pasadena, Texas, Jonathan Stephens of Ft. Bragg, Mary Ann Stephens of Garland, Texas, Tommy Stephens of Marshall, Texas, Katie Mitchell and Keith of Marshall, Texas; step-grandchildren, Kirsten Mitchell and Keaton Mitchell, both of Marshall, Texas; sister, Mary Anne Bush of Winston, SC; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts.

The family will receive friends at Morgan Funeral Home 6 pm - 8 pm Friday evening. Morgan Funeral Home, Marshall, TX 903-935-2019.

Custer, S. Dakota
May 28, 2002

JOHN W. "JOHNNY" ROBERSON, 59, of Custer, S. Dakota died May 27, 2002 unexpectedly after a brief illness. He was a resident of Shreveport for 55 years and a retired Shreveport Firefighter as was his father before him. He was of the Baptist faith and was also a Mason. Johnny loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter.

He was preceded in death by his father, C. L. "Red" Roberson and his mother, Yvonne Roberson.

He is survived by his son, John Grady Roberson of Custer, S. Dakota; sister, Janet Dubose of McKinney, TX; brother, Clyde L. Roberson and his wife Pat of Bossier City, LA; two nieces and one nephew; many friends, old and new, as well as the brotherhood of firefighters.

Graveside services will be held Friday, May 31, 2002, in Custer, S. Dakota.

Northwest Florida Daily News
October 15, 1999

James Albert "Butch" Shamburger, age 55, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, in a local hospital after a lengthy illness.

Mr. Shamburger was born on Oct. 19, 1943, in Shreveport, La., to the late James Adolph and Floy Aycock Shamburger. He retired three years ago from Lucent Technologies, formerly AT&T, after 29 years of service as an accounting specialist.

Mr. Shamburger was a resident of Fort Walton Beach for the past three years. He resided in Greensboro, N.C., for two years, and Shreveport, La., for 50 years.

Mr. Shamburger was a member of Shalimar United Methodist Church and had just joined the "Care Team" and the "Prayer Chain" at the church. He was a past member of Miracle Strip Bass Club; past member of AT&T Bass Club; and a member of Shalimar Point Country Club. He enjoyed fishing and golfing.

Mr. Shamburger was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Arthur Shamburger. He is survived by his wife, Judy A. Shamburger of Fort Walton Beach; daughter, Rebecca Ann Lockhart and husband Randy of Bedford, Texas; daughter, Tammy Ivey of Fort Walton Beach; sister, Sue Todd and husband Frank of Lake Charles, La.; sister-in-law, Carol Shamburger of Hilo, Hawaii; three grandchildren, Amy and Marsha Lockhart and Marissa Ivey; many dearly loved nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 am Saturday, Oct. 16, at Emerald Coast Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. David Chunn, John Collins and Jerry Hollis officiating. Interment will follow in Beal Memorial Cemetery.

Shreveport Times
August 16, 2001

Funeral services for Richard Lynwood Smith, 58, will be held at 1 pm, Friday, August 17, 2001 at Grace Community United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Rob Weber, pastor of Grace Community United Methodist Church, assisted by Rev. Sione Tu'Uta, associate pastor. Interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery on St. Vincent Avenue.

Funeral home visitation will be from 5 pm until 7 pm, Thursday, August 16, 2001.

Mr. Smith passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 in Shreveport, LA. He was employed as an accountant for Volunteers of America.

Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mildred Smith. He is survived by his sister, Judith S. Cummings; brothers, James Patrick Smith, Jerry Raymond Smith and wife Tommie, and David Paul Smith and wife Emily; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Pallbearers will be his nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be his nieces.

The family suggests that memorials may be made to Grace Community United Methodist Church, 9400 Ellerbe Road, Shreveport, LA 71106 in memory of Richard Lynwood Smith.

Shreveport Times
October 9, 2002

Funeral services for Truman L. Smith, 59, will be held at 10 am Thursday, October 10, 2002 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating will be Reverend Bob Moore pastor of Community Bible Church. Interment will follow in Forest Park West Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm Wednesday, October 9, 2002 at the funeral home.

Mr. Smith was born October 9, 1942 in Houston, TX. and passed away Monday, October 7, 2002 in Shreveport, LA.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson.

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Wanda Smith of Shreveport, LA.; daughter, Melanie Smith of Ashdown, AR.; step sons, Ronald Hendrickson and wife, Rebecca and Rodney Hendrickson and wife, Neta, all of Shreveport, LA. and five grandchildren, Jessica and Jenna Hendrickson, Ty and Angela Moreno and Ronni Hendrickson.

Pallbearers will be Robert Hux, Gene Gorman, Eddie Lazarus, Alan Hampton, Mark McGill and Bob Goode. Honorary pallbearers will be Tollie Bordeaux, David Holland, Billy McGill and Clayton Mayes.

Shreveport Times
August 8, 2003

James Lee (Jimmy) Tisdale peacefully passed away August 3, 2003 after a short courageous battle with leukemia.

Jimmy was born August 18, 1941 in New Braunfels, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Connell Tisdale and son, James Lee (Jimbo) Tisdale. Other survivors are his grandsons James Brandon Tisdale, Eric John Tisdale; sister, Sue Beschle and brothers, Gerry and Doug Tisdale.

He served his country with pride from 1960-1964 in the U. S. Air Force. He was a flight instructor for Ray Harvey Aviation for several years before becoming a pilot for Air Texas Airlines. In 1972 he went to work for Delta Airlines until his retirement as a C.S.A. in 1995.

He had a zest for life and lived life to the fullest. Being extremely talented and creative, many people have pieces of his woodwork, stained glass and craftsmanship in their homes and yachts. He was an accomplished dive master and sailor. He was a founding member of the American Mountain Men Association. Fess Parker "Davey Crockett" has one of Jimmy's custom, hand carved muzzle loader rifles. Jimmy loved his cats, family and friends. We will all miss him.

Thanks to our friends for the many prayers, calls, cards and visits during the last three months. Jimmy was touched by your thoughtfulness.

Special thanks go out to Emile Rousseau, doctors, nurses and staff at LSU Feist-Weiller Cancer Center for their wonderful care and concern. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, LSUMC, P. O. Box 33932, Shreveport LA 71130-3932.

A celebration of his life will be held 4 pm, Sunday, August 10th at the Gilliam UMC, Gilliam, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Emile A. Rousseau, Jr.

Shreveport Times
September 8, 1998

Mary Ann DeGeorge, 55, of Shreveport died Monday, September 7, 1998. Services will be held 10 am on Thursday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Marshall Street Chapel. Burial will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery.

Shreveport Times
September 10, 1995

Services for Mr. Shirley Gene Fargerson, 52, will be held at 10 am, Tuesday, September 12, 1995 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Ed Peek, retired. Burial will be in Forest Park West. Visitation will begin at 5 pm Monday at the funeral home.

Mr. Fargerson passed away Saturday, September 9, 1995 in LaJunta, CO as a result of an automobile accident. He was born in Shreveport, LA, a former resident of Bossier Parish, and a resident of LaJunta, CO for the past year. He was a self-employed business man and a Methodist. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include two sons, Michael Fargerson, of Colorado Springs, CO and Tim Kirkpatrick of LaJunta CO; his former wife Linda Fargerson of Bossier City, LA; his mother, Palma D. Fargerson of Shreveport, LA; two brothers, John Fargerson of LaJunta, CO and L. B. Fargerson, Jr. of Shreveport, LA; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Shreveport Times
July 7, 1995

Services for Mary Jo Lacobee Hay, 51, will be held at 10 am, Monday, July 10, 1995 at St Mary of the Pines Catholic Church. Officiating will be Rev. Pat Scully. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Stonewall, LA.

Visitation will begin at 11 am Saturday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Southside Drive. The vigil and rosary service will be held at 7 pm Sunday at the funeral home.

Mary Jo passed away Wednesday, July 5, 1995 at 12:16 am as a result of natural causes. She was a life long resident of Shreveport, a former owner of Creative Cakes and Supplies, and recently retired as a cake decorator from County Market. Mrs. Hay was a member of St. Mary of the Pines Catholic Church, Marion Kaycee Auxiliary, Ladies Guild of St. Mary's, 30 year member of the Girls Scouts of America, past board member of the Caddo Cuties, and a charter member of the International Cake Decorators of America.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Lorraine Lacobee and grandson, Parrish Lynn Hay.

Survivors include her husband James "Jim" Hay, Sr. of Shreveport; father, Joseph Clifford Lacobee, Sr. of Keithville; grandmother, Emma Jackson of Shreveport; two sons, James E. Hay, Jr. and wife, Lynn of Blanchard, LA., John Michael Hay and wife, Kim of Shreveport; two daughters, Iwaiani Marie Sullivan and husband Vincent, Niagara Falls, NY, and Mary Alice Hay of Shreveport; one sister, Gloria McPhearson and husband, Ronnie of Stonewall, LA., one brother, Joe "Sonny" Lacobee, Jr. and wife, Thea of Shreveport; and six grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Ronnie McPhearson, Dean McPhearson, Dennis McPhearson, Butch Holiday, Courtney Gillen, and Sonny Bradford.

Shreveport Times
April 14, 1997

Funeral services for Jim L. Mathis, Sr., age 53, will be held at 2:30 pm, Wednesday, April 16, 1997 in Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Mike Stowell, pastor of First Baptist Church of Keithville, LA. Burial will be in First Baptist Church Cemetery, Keithville, LA. Visitation will be held from 5 pm until 8 pm, Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mr. Mathis died Sunday, April 13, 1997 in Little Rock, AR after a sudden illness. He was born in Oxford, MS and was a resident of Keithville, LA for 38 years. He was a retired Senior Customer Service Agent for Delta Airlines and a member of the First Baptist Church of Keithville.

He was preceded in death by his father, T. M. Mathis.

Mr. Mathis is survived by his wife, Johnette Kneipp Mathis; mother, Helen B. Mathis and son, Jim L. Mathis, Jr., all of Keithville, LA; daughter, Theresa Rushing and husband, Dr. Paul Rushing of Little Rock, AR and Wendy Provence and husband, Randy of Corinth, TX and grandson, Alan Mitchell Rushing.

Pallbearers will be Ed Sanders, Ronnie Nix, Billy Larkin, Wane Carpenter, Bob Brummett and Merlin Pace.

The family suggest memorials may be made to The Building Fund at First Baptist Church of Keithville.

Shreveport Times
July 5, 2001

Funeral services for ARTHUR RAY "ART" GARZA will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, July 6, 2001 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating will be Michael Barrett, Pastor of City Church of Bossier City. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Shreveport, LA.

The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm on Thursday July 5, 2001 at the funeral home.

Mr. Garza, a native and lifelong resident of Shreveport, LA., was embraced by the Lord Monday, July 2, 2001 in Shreveport, LA. He was an active member of the City Church of Bossier City. Mr. Garza was devoted to his family and friends. He touched many lives and was loved by all who knew him. Mr. Garza was employed by Q. International.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Juanita Garza.

Mr. Garza is survived by his wife Paula Garza; two daughters, Sheri Process and husband Kenny, Lara Harter and husband James; two step-sons, David White and wife, Tammy, Steven White and wife, Melissa; five sisters, Molly A. Garza, Dee Muniberg, Mary Frances Garza, Theresa Antee and husband Terry, and Janet Garza; three brothers, JoJo Garza and wife, Neena, Anthony Garza and wife Leann, and Greg Garza; and seven grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Ken Anderson, Al Loyd, Robert McWheter, Alan Hampton, Charlie Cameron, and Tommy Hyson.

The family suggests that memorials be made to the donor's choice.

Shreveport Times
December 4, 1995

George Everette Feibel, Jr., of Texas City, formerly of Shreveport, died Friday, December 1, 1995. Services are today at 2 pm at Emken-Linton Funeral Home, Texas City.

Shreveport Times
August 10. 2002

Funeral services for JOHN F. TOMLINSON, JR. (JACK) of Shreveport will be held today (Saturday, August 10) in Centuries Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Centuries Memorial Park.

He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 7, 2002 while at his home in Shreveport.

He is survived by his Mother Sidney B. Tomlinson whom he cared for until his death. He is also survived by a son Jason Tomlinson of New Orleans, a daughter Sarah Elizabeth Tomlinson, and his two sisters Grace Morgan and Loraine Roy.

Shreveport Times
October 24, 1997

Services for Mr. Orval A. Crowder, 55, will be held at 11:30 am, Saturday, October 25, 1997 at Rose-Neath's Marshall Street Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Rob Weber, pastor of Grace Community United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Forest Park, St. Vincent Ave.

Visitation will be from 5 pm to 7 pm, Friday, October 24, 1997.

Mr. Crowder died October 22, 1997 of Alzheimer disease at home with his family. He was born in DeQueen, AR and was a resident of Blanchard, LA. He retired after 30 years as an elementary school teacher, 23 of those years at Blanchard Elementary School. Orval devoted his entire life to his family and regarded teaching as his service to the Lord. The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to Drs. William, Nave, and Kundo and Randy Harrison of Affiliated Home Health and Hospice of Shreveport/Bossier.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sharon Crowder; daughters, Christine Crowder Lee and husband Keith, Kimberley Crowder Brown and husband Greg, and Casey Jo Crowder; grandchildren, Charlene Lee, Kory Lee, and Brooklyn Brown; parents, O. K. and Lois Crowder; brother, Kenneth Crowder and wife Mary.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

The family suggest that memorials may be made to the Mental Health Association, 321 Southfield Road, Shreveport, LA 71105, or to the Alzheimer Association, 865 Margaret Place, Shreveport, LA 71101.

Shreveport Times
May 27, 2001

Services will be conducted for EDNA CHESTER CLARKE, age 57, on Monday, May 28, 2001 at 11:30 am in the chapel of Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home. Officiating the service will be Rev. Morris Robe of Baptist Tabernacle in Sibley. Interment will follow in Hill Crest Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home today from 1 pm to 3 pm. Edna was born in Shreveport on December 22, 1943. She was a self employed master taxidermist for most of her life. She was proud of organizing the helping hands project with her husband, which aided the flood victims of 1996. Mom loved the thrill of adventure whether it was snow mobiling, a ride on the Harley, or hot air ballooning; but most of all she enjoyed being a mom and grandmother. She entered into rest on May 23, 2001 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L. Clarke and her father Robert T. Chester.

She is survived by her mother, Marie Shockley Chester, of Bossier City, LA; son, Tommy Chris Clarke and fiancé, Sondra Prince of Doyline, LA; daughter, Julie Stephens and husband Sam, of Pickens, SC, Brenda Wright and husband Sam, of Littleton, CO; sisters, Carol Gardner and husband Spider, of Shreveport, LA, Billie Ruth Martin and husband Bobby, of Woodville, TX; brothers, Bobby Chester and wife Tracy, Robby Chester and wife Jan, all of Bossier City, LA; grandchildren, Brittany and Aaron Wright, Ryan, Samantha, and Cheyenne Stephens, and Levi Clarke. Also, several nieces and nephews.

A thank you goes to her brothers and sisters for their continued love and support. A special thank you goes to our grandma. During these last few years they became inseparable. They were mother and daughter, best friends and roommates. What a gift they were to each other.

Shreveport Times
February 26, 2000

Memorial services for SANDRA M. DECK, 56, will be held at 3 pm, Saturday, February 26, 2000 at Christ United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Deck died Thursday, February 24, 2000. She was born in Jefferson, TX and was a resident of Shreveport, LA. Mrs. Deck was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She had a very outgoing personality, was a loving mother and wonderful friend and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Survivors are two sons, Scotty Deck and wife Dana, of Waskom, TX, and Danny Deck and wife Cindy, of Shreveport, LA; two grandchildren, Morgan Hays and Zachary Deck, and a sister, Jolene Wiley of Seattle, WA.

The family suggests memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of Louisiana, 2325 Severn Ave., New Orleans, LA 70001, or to the Scholarship Fund at Christ United Methodist Church, 1204 Crabapple Dr., Shreveport, LA 71148.

Shreveport Times
January 30, 1992

Memorial services for Betty Jo Derrick, 48, will be held at 10 am Saturday, February 1, 1992 at Westwood Baptist Mission on Johns Gin Road with Bro. C. Crenshaw officiating. Burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery in Coushatta.

Mrs. Derrick died Sunday, January 26, 1992 at 10:45 pm at the Willis Knighton Medical Center. She was born in Coushatta and was employed at (unreadable).

Survivors include two daughters, Connie Malone and husband Bill Malone, and Chris Knighten; one son, Stewart W. Knighten and wife Terry; one stepson, Beau Derrick, one sister, Fran (unreadable), and grandchildren, Michael, Jennifer, Cody, Jayson, Clay, and Luke.

She was preceded in death by her husband C. Derrick, father F. W. Dillard, and mother Ozalie Dillard.

Shreveport Times
July 25, 1996

Miss SANDRA L. JOHNSTON, 52, died in Santa Clara, CA on Wednesday, July 23. Graveside services will begin at 2 pm Saturday, July 27, 1996, at Forest Park West Cemetery.

Miss Johnston was a native of Galveston, TX, and a resident of CA for the past 23 years. Miss Johnston was preceded in death by her father Wayne M. Johnston. She is survived by her mother, Eunice O. Johnston; one sister, Karen Van Tronk of Tomball, TX; two brothers, Wayne M. Johnston, Jr. of Greenwood, LA, and Thomas Johnston, Greenwood, LA; also by several nieces and nephews.

Shreveport Times
September 13,