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 1:  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].

Note 2: Data on the position of Wendell's name on the Viet Nam Memorial Wall and more details on his death can be viewed by clicking HERE. [Bill Scott - 02/15/2010].

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, 1992

Funeral services for Mr. Vincent John LaLena, Jr., 48, will be held at 10 am on Monday, September 14, 1992, at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Crawford Williams, Pastor of Ingleside Baptist Church. Burial will be at Forest Park Cemetery.

Mr. LaLena died Friday, September 11, 1992, at LSU Medical Center, after a lengthy illness. He was born in and a resident of Shreveport for most of his life. He was a member of Caddo Heights Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, Vincent John LaLena, Sr.

He is survived by his mother, Priscilla LaLena, of Shreveport; one son, Vincent John LaLena, III, and wife Sandy of Keithville, LA; one daughter, Kimberly Ann LaLena, of Columbia, TN; one grandson, Jonathon Tyler LaLena; two sisters, Camille Fitzgerald of Broken Arrow, OK, and Jeri Bennett of Shreveport; one brother, Jimmy LaLena of Shreveport.

Pallbearers will be Lyn Lawrence, Scott Drach, Jon Murray, Ricky Washburn, Tony Grubbs, and John Easom.

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

Visitation will be from 10 am until 8 pm Sunday.

Shreveport Times
August 28, 1996

Graveside services for VERONICA (RONI) SPEARS, 53, were held at 2 pm, Monday, August 26, 1996 at Forest Park West Cemetery. Shreveport. Reverend Gary Palmer of Bethany Baptist Church officiated.

Mrs. Spears died Friday, August 23, 1996 at her residence. She was born in Winona, Miss. and was a resident of Greenwood. Mrs. Spears was a graduate of Woodlawn High School Class of 1961. She was an accountant and a member of Bethany Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Ralph L. Spears; one son, Ralph (Butch) L. Spears and wife, Michelle of Greenwood, La; two grandchildren, Joseph and Jeremy Spears.

Pallbearers were Robert Hudsmith, Joe Cooper, Sam Bozman, Mark Jordan, Randy Allen, and Dewey Lee.

Shreveport Times
August 18, 1997

Mrs. CAROLYN DAVIS BARBER died at Willis Knighton North on August 15, 1997 after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be held at Osborn Funeral Home on Saturday, August 16, 1997 from 9 am until service time. Funeral services will begin at 1 pm on Saturday in the chapel of Osborn Funeral Home. Officiating will be Denny Duron assisted by Rodney Duron, both of First Assembly of God. Interment will follow at Centuries Memorial Park.

Mrs. Barber was a native and resident of Shreveport for 54 years. She was a member of First Assembly of God in Shreveport and served her Savior Jesus Christ faithfully for many years.

She was employed at Lucent Technologies (AT&T) for over 32 years.

Mrs. Barber was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Dezzie Davis; two brothers, Ernest Jr. and Tommy Davis; one sister, Bettye Brookins.

She is survived by her husband, Tommy Barber; one daughter, Mandy Barber of Shreveport, LA; three sons, Jay Nissen and wife, Cheryl, Jeff Nissen, all of Shreveport, and Bobby Barber and wife, Rachel of Atlanta, TX; seven grandchildren, Chad, Todd, Justin, Josh, Cody, and Aaron Nissen and Brianna Barber; three sisters, Virginia Slayton and husband, Leon of Waskom, TX, Katie Dolin and husband, George of Shreveport and Linda Thompson of Bossier City; two brothers, E. Jack Davis and wife, Betty of Shreveport, and Bobby Davis and wife, Carmen of San Diego, CA.

Pallbearers will be Terry Pipes, Joe Young, Joe Reed, Bob Chamberlain, Jeff Bezucha and Jerry Pylant.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the nursing staff of the third floor, East, Willis Knighton North Medical Center and their heartfelt appreciation for the love and kindness shown to Carolyn by her devote First Assembly family.

Her Angels have taken her HOME.

Shreveport Times
May 8, 1998

Funeral services for JOHNNY RAY GENTRY, 55, will be held at 2 pm Monday, May 11, 1998 at First Assembly of God, Shreveport, LA. Officiating will be Rev. Denny Duron, pastor of First Assembly of God. Assisting will be Rev. Rodney Duron, pastor of First Assembly of God. Burial will follow at Centuries Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5 pm until 9 pm at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel.

Mr. Gentry died May 7, 1998 in Shreveport, LA. He was born in Shreveport and was the owner of Gentry Building and Remodeling. Mr. Gentry was a member of First Assembly of God, and a Mason. He retired as First Sergeant from the U.S. Army. During his military career he was awarded Soldier of the Year. Mr. Gentry was appointed to the State Licensing Board of Contractors and to the Bossier Levee Board by Governor Mike Foster. He was the 1997 Louisiana Home Builder of the year, and 1995 president of the State of Louisiana Home Builder's Association.

He is survived by wife, Marion Gentry, Bossier City; one son, Tony Gentry and wife, Becky, Bossier City; two daughters, Tina Gentry Taravella and husband, Jason of Shreveport, and Sherry Davenport and her sons, Brandon and Sinjin, Bossier City, LA; one granddaughter, Brittany Nicole Martinez; one sister, Linda Gentry, Bossier City; five brothers, G.W. Gentry, Bossier City, LA, Eddie Gentry, Benton, LA, Leo Gentry, Shreveport, Charlie Gentry, Tyler, TX, and Michael Gentry, Bossier City.

Pallbearers will be Rocky Hollier, Patrick Colvin, Terry Doty, Andrew Bowden, Jim Benson, and John Settle.

Family suggests memorials may be made to the First Assembly of God Church.

Shreveport Times
January 12, 2002

Funeral services for LARRY DEAN HOLT, 58, will be held at 1 pm, Saturday, January 12, 2002 at Rose-Neath's Southside chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Richard Watts of Summer Grove Baptist Church assisted by Minister Wayne Fussell of Midway Church of Christ. Interment will follow in Forest Park West Cemetery.

Mr. Holt, a lifetime resident of the Shreveport/Keithville area was born in Vivian, LA on April 18, 1943 and passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2002 in Keithville, LA. He was retired from Lucent Technologies and was a member of the LPAI and NRA. He was a member of Summer Grove Baptist Church. Larry loved his family very much and was especially proud of his grandchildren who will miss their "Papa" dearly.

He was preceded in death by his father, Mose Holt.

Mr. Holt is survived by his wife, Sharon Holt of Keithville, LA; mother, Geraldine Holt of Shreveport, LA; son, Larry Todd Holt of Shreveport, LA; daughters, Sharla H. Young of Shreveport, LA, and Erin Holt of Bossier City, LA; brothers, Sam L. Holt of Aurora Co, and Bill Holt of Tucson, AZ; and three granddaughters, Kristen Young, Megan Dale, and Adrienne Baham.

Pallbearers will be Steven Adams, Kevin Adams, Doug Logan, Charles Ramsey, Barry Greer, and Barry Reynolds.

Shreveport Times
August 21, 1989

Services for Mr. JOHN DAVID KIRCUS, 46, will be held at 10 am, Wednesday, August 23, 1989 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating will be the Rev. Art Vance, pastor of John Calvin Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Centuries Memorial Park.

Mr. Kircus died near Port Arthur, Texas on Saturday, August 19, 1989 suddenly following an accident. He was born in Shreveport and had lived in Shreveport most of his life. Mr. Kircus was Baptist and a member of MENSA Society. He graduated from Fair Park in 1961, Louisiana Tech in 1965 with a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and in 1973 with a M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. He was an Electrical Engineer with Texaco, Inc.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Kircus.

He is survived by his mother, Laurine Caswell Kircus of Shreveport; one daughter, Tracee Kircus Ryder and husband, Troy of Lake Charles, LA; two brothers, Jimmy Kircus of Dallas, Texas and Jerry Kircus of Shreveport; one grandson, Christopher Ryder; three nieces and two nephews and a host of aunts and uncles.

Shreveport Times
June 5, 1981

Services for Mr. JAMES C. BOZEMAN, JR., 38, of 129 Crestwood in Nacogdoches, will be held at 1 pm Saturday June 6 at Laird Funeral Home Chapel, 2116 South St. in Nacogdoches. Brother M. A. Ervin will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Nacogdoches.

He died Wednesday June 3, 1981 in Del Rio, TX following an automobile accident.

Mr. Bozeman, born in Shreveport February 16, 1943 and a former resident, was a 1961 graduate at Fair Park High School in Shreveport and graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches with a BBA Degree and a MBA. He and his wife were married over 17 years ago in Shreveport and had resided in Nacogdoches for the past 3½ years. Mr. Bozeman was the Warranty and Service Director at Foretravel Motor Homes.

He is survived by his wife, Fay Cagle Bozeman, one daughter, Mandy Bozeman, both of Nacogdoches; two brothers, Barron Bozeman of Dallas, TX, and Gene Bozeman of Shreveport, and his parents Naomi and James C. Bozeman, Sr. of Shreveport.

The family requests memorials be made to the Nacogdoches Treatment Center, 119 Hughes St., Nacogdoches, TX 75961

Houston Chronicle
November 23, 2003

PAUL M. WUNSCH, 60, passed away on Nov. 21, 2003. Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 PM on Tues., 11/25 at Grace Community Church, 1021 Campbell Road. Aldine Funeral Chapel 281-591-6055.  Published in the Houston Chronicle on 11/23/2003.

Shreveport Times
November 25, 2003

Graveside services for DAVID OLIVER FOSTER will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at Forest Park West Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Clarence Chism.

David was born January 8, 1943 in Shreveport, LA and died Friday, November 21, 2003 in Monroe, LA where he had been a resident for the past two months. He was a Methodist. David was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was also an accomplished musician with the military.

His parents, Cecil and Gena Turbyfill Foster, preceded him in death. Survivors are his sisters, Sylvia Christine Munzer and husband, Charles of Houston, TX and Genie Foster of Shreveport, LA; brother, Howard Allen of Shreveport, LA; one niece, Gina Rivas; and seven nephews, Sean A. Naquin, Timothy McAllister, Dana A. Foster, David J. Foster, Rowland Robins, Jr., Aaron G. Naquin and Clint A. Naquin.

Pallbearers will be Sean A. Naquin, Aaron G. Naquin, Clint A. Naquin, Dana A. Foster, David J. Foster and Rick Rivas.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Marshall St. Chapel, 222-0348.

Shreveport Times
March 10, 2002

Funeral services for DAVID W. HOUSE, 59, will be held at 1 pm Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating will be Delbert Terry. Interment will follow in Forest Park West Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 pm until 8 pm Monday, March 11, 2002 at the funeral home.

Mr. House was born March 7, 1943 in Horatio, AR and passed away March 9, 2002 in Shreveport, LA.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, W. A. and Emily House; maternal grandmother, Myrtle Blankenship; sister, Sharon Kay Arnold; uncles, Leonard Blankenship, Jimmy Blankenship, and Omer House; and aunt, Bethal Barns.

Mr. House is survived by his parents, Cleo and Kathleen House of Shreveport, LA; brothers, Johnny House of Shreveport, LA, and Tony House and wife, Ellen of Blanchard, LA; brother-in-law, Grady Arnold; nephews, Michael Winham and wife, Terri, Stevie Canady, and wife, Tammy, and Mark Canady, all of Shreveport, LA; aunts, Kathy Blankenship of DeQueen, AR, and Ola Lee House of Blanchard, LA; special friend, Carol Pruett, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Pallbearers will be Roger House, Lee House, Mickey Gilcrease, Reed Terry, Daniel Patrick, and Ben O'Bryant.

The family wishes to express a special thanks to Dr. Raj Gandhi for his care and compassion.

Shreveport Times
February 8, 2004

A Memorial Service will be held for William Edgar Ragan, 60, of Shreveport at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2004, in Centuries Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Pastor Roger Fankhauser of Shreveport Bible Church. Visitation will be Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Ed was born on May 7, 1943 in Nashville, TN and passed away on Friday, February 6, 2004 after a sudden illness. He resided in Shreveport most of his life. He was a Senior Professional Medical Sales Representative for MedPointe Pharmaceuticals for over 30 years. Ed loved cooking cajun food and gardening.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Glenn Walker Ragan and Alvyn Roland Ragan. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Diane; three daughters, Tonya Denise Chapman and husband Ken of Crawford, TX, Shelly Dawn Clark and husband, Lorne of San Antonio, TX and Ashley Michelle Ragan of Tyler, TX; a sister, Mary Jo Canepa and husband Johnnie of Memphis, TN; a brother, Alvyn Roland Ragan and wife Donna of Shreveport and 5 grandchildren, Chase Chapman and Heather, James, Clay and Matthew Clark.

Honorary pallbearers will be Kyle Armstrong, Larry Daughtery, Jack Gulledge, Charles Sanders, Pat Loftus, Charles Murray and Bobby Lee.

The family would like to thank James G. Smith, M.D. and Jeffrey Bernard, M.D. for the care extended to Mr. Ragan. In-lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shreveport Bible Church.

II Corinthians 4:18 - While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: For the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

Ed lived his life knowing there is "Victory in Jesus."

Shreveport Times
March 14, 2004

Services will be conducted at Centuries Funeral Home Chapel for Rudolph Elliot Noble, age 60, of Shreveport, LA on Monday, March 15, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Rev. David Melville, Pastor of Keithville United Methodist Church, where Mr. Noble was a member and assisted by Rev. Judy Bazer. Interment to follow in Centuries Memorial Park. Visitation will be at Centuries Funeral Home on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Mr. Noble entered into rest suddenly on Thursday, March 11, 2004 in Murfreesboro, AR. He was a native an lifelong resident of Shreveport, LA. He was retired from the City of Shreveport as a water plant operator with 32 years of service. He was a member of the Schumpert Cardiac Wellness Program and an avid member of his church where he sang in the choir. He was a loving husband, father and a friend to everyone who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Frankie Noble, and his Step Son, Michael Maulden. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Judy Noble; two sisters, Frankie Cole of Haughton, LA and Iris Chambless and husband Aurther of Shreveport, LA; one brother, Byron Noble, Jr. and wife Ann of Princeton, LA; mother and father in law, Beth and Sidney Hicks of Shreveport, LA; Brother in Law, Bobby Hicks and wife Janie of Shreveport, LA; numerous nieces and nephews, his loving cockatiel, Babie, and Dachshund, Sweetie; and a host of friends.

Honorary pallbearers till be Ernie Speer, Bill Simmons, Bill Kirkpatrick, and Tommy Williams. Pallbearers will be Eugene Noble, Roy Noble, Mark Chambless, Bill Chambless, Michael Cole, and Bryan Slawson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Caddo Council on Aging Senior Centers and or the Keithville United Methodist Church.

Shreveport Times
May 14, 2004

Graveside services for KENNETH "KENNY" ALLEN, 61, will be held at 10:30am on May 14, 2004 at Forest Park-West Cemetery on Meriwether Road. Reverend Steve Gilley of Calvary Baptist Church will officiate. Arrangements under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home.

Kenny was born March 24, 1943 in Shreveport to the late W. C. and Irby Mae Allen. He entered into rest Tuesday, May 11, 2004 in Shreveport, LA after a sudden illness. Kenny loved the Lord and attended Assembly of God churches.

He was preceded in death by his parents and friend, Art Garza.

His memory will live on in the hearts of his daughters, Rachel Allen, Rene Allen and husband, Jimmy; Jennifer Allen Ragsdale; grandchildren, Ashley, J.D., Jadon; sister Patsy Anselmi and husband Carl and brother, Ralph Allen and wife, Nancy.

Aulds Funeral Home - 318-797-8124

Shreveport Times
May 22, 2004

Graveside services for Juanita Ozelle D'Water, age 61, will be Monday, May 24, 2004, at Summer Grove Cemetery in Shreveport, at the corner of Bert Kouns and Mansfield Road. Ms. D'Water slipped away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 18, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Mr. Ronald F. D'Water and her mother, Zelle Guice. 

Mrs. D'Water was a homemaker who cared deeply for others and had a passion for plants and animals. She enjoyed riding her horse "Charo", raised Chinese Pugs, and spent most of her spare time tending to her Begonias and reading. She is survived by her daughter, Wendy Kindt and husband Scott; father Raymond West and wife Edith; brother, Ray West and wife Sherry; sister, Karen Guice; stepfather, Horace Guice; stepchildren: Reno and Larissa D'Water, Dorothy D'Water and Renette Roan and four grandchildren: April, Sarah, Lauren and Alex.

Juanita was loved by all and will truly be missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be Saturday, May 22 from 6-9 pm at Mortuary Services of Louisiana, 5539 Greenwood Road in Shreveport.

Shreveport Times
March 19, 1966

Funeral services for BERNARD FRED BECHTOLD, 22, of Alexandria, a former Shreveport resident, will be held at 2:30pm Saturday in Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel.

The Rev. Lonnie M. Sibley, pastor of Caddo Heights Methodist Church, will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery.

Mr. Bechtold died in a one-car automobile accident about 9 pm Thursday about 35 miles south of Shreveport on State Hwy. 1 in Red River Parish. According to state police, Bechtold died enroute to a Shreveport hospital.

He resided at 2829 DeVaughn St. until about five weeks ago, at which time he moved to Alexandria. He was a native of Shreveport and had lived here all his life before the recent move.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruth Jones Bechtold of Alexandria, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Bechtold of Shreveport, a sister, Mrs. Diann Kendricks of Shreveport, and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Harris of Henderson, TX. 

Pallbearers will be Tink James, Terry Vinson, Jack Klorick, Phillip Gaidry, Johnny Gill, and Jack Causey.

Shreveport Times
November 25, 2004

Graveside services will be conducted at Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery for ROBERT ELLIS LUSBY, age 61, of Shreveport, La. on Saturday, November 27, 2004 at 11.00 a.m.

Officiating will be Rev. Ed Basswell and Rev. Chuck McInturf. Visitation will be at Centuries Funeral Home on Friday from 5 p.m. to 8.p.m.

Robert went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 after a lengthy illness. He was a longtime resident of Shreveport. He was the former manager of Shreveport Monument and a member of the Northwest Bowling Association. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Rudolph Harold Lusby, and his father-in-law, Russell Eagan. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Barbara J. Lusby: his mother Atha Lee Watson and Bill Nichols of Blanchard, La: two daughters, Larenda Ann Marroquin and husband Cesar of Blanchard, La. and Teresa Cooksey and husband Scott of Shreveport, La.; two sons, Troy Ellis Lusby and wife Lisa of Pascagoula, Ms. and William Robert Lusby and wife Keena of Shreveport, La: nine grandchildren, Amber Lee, Amy Jo, Dominque Nichole, Elizabeth Michelle, Dylan Wayne, Robert Ellis, Kole Weslee, Dalton Scott and Chayce Page.

Pallbearers will be Bert Carroll, Charles Davis, Donnie Harrell, Kenneth Cooksey, Brian Wilson and Tim Wilson.

The family would like to thank Doctors Nick Szentrimai, Paul Schuler, Sylvia Noble, James Noble, David Dies, Larry Broadwell, Raymond Coghlan, Paul Stafford, Jorge Martinez, Krzysztof K. Kundo and the staff of Willis Knighton Pierremont Medical Center for their loving care.

Shreveport Times
December 20, 2004

Linda Lynn Scott Foster, affectionately known as "Deda", passed away at the age of 61 on Saturday, December 18, 2004 after a short illness. Visitation with the family will be held Monday, December 20, 2004 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Marshall St. Chapel. Graveside services will be on Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Forest Park Cemetery conducted by Rev. Dan Hignight of John Knox Presbyterian Church of Bossier City.

Linda graduated from Fair Park High School in 1961 and will be leaving many FP friends who have celebrated frequent reunions together over the years. Ms. Foster worked in the banking industry for 20 years and served 13 years in the Navy Reserves obtaining the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class. She lived in Pecos, Texas for 14 years with the last 30 years being in Shreveport, prior to moving to Bossier City 2 years ago with her mother. Ms. Foster's mother passed away 3 months ago.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Eddie L. and Jean Scott of Shreveport, and her pet and companion for 10 years, Marsh. She is the first grandchild of seven from Willie and A.O. Vick of Star City, AR to be deceased.

She is survived by one son, Brian Foster and wife Adriana of San Angelo, TX; one sister, Betty Nelson and husband Bob of Bossier City; two grandchildren Zachry Foster, age 14 of Midland, TX and four-month old Adrian Foster of San Angelo, TX; one niece, Vicki Nelson Cusimano and husband Mark of Metairie, LA; and one nephew, Brad Nelson of Bossier City; and her loving pet, "Buddy."

Linda retired under disability suffering from emphysema for many years, as did her father. Both were smokers for over 30 years. We hope those reading this obituary who are smokers will heed the dangers of smoking with its deadly consequences. Linda will be greatly missed by her caring and loving ways by family and friends, but we believe her life on this earth would have been longer had she not started smoking at an early age.

Mrs. Foster often donated money and items to the Providence House of Shreveport, and we know she would rather for you to do the same in lieu of flowers.

Shreveport Times
January 30, 2005

Jimmy Fred Clay began his greatest journey Tuesday, January 25, 2005. Jim was born March 17, 1943 in the Jenkins Community of Morris County, Texas and lived most of his life in Blanchard, Louisiana. Memorial services will be held at Church of Christ North in Shreveport, Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.

He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Clay, his daughter, Christy and son-in-law Wesley Turner, five dearly loved grandchildren: Chelsie, Destiny, "Bubba-Joseph," Ashton and MacKenna, two dear nieces, Laura and Christina Pack, siblings George Ernest Clay, Syble Ann Eames and Betty Hagood and many dear relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were his birth parents, Willie Clay and Alma Lee Payne Clay, adoptive parents, Johnny and Evelyn Clay and siblings Cathy Pack, Ruby Hensley, Charles Clay and J. W. Clay.

He was a member of Church of Christ North in Shreveport, served honorably in the U.S. Air Force and was a machinist in the manufacturing industry for 25 years. He was also a poet, loved books, nature and the outdoors, and his hobbies of flint knapping, gun smithing and shooting. Whether he answered to "Jim-Bear," "Honey-Bear," "Poppa-Bear," "Uncle Jim," "Little Brother" or "Grampy" all knew him as loving, generous and loyal. He never missed an opportunity to say, "I love you" to his dear ones.

The family requests that in lieu of flower donations be made to Church of Christ North or The American Diabetes Association.

Shreveport Times
February 24, 2005

Merryl Dell Presson, 62, departed this life at Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, LA on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 after a very long and courageous battle with heart disease. She was a hair dresser for several years in Shreveport, LA and has been a homemaker for the past 25 years.

Mrs. Presson was preceded in death by her son Jimmy Twitty and her father Edwin Ted Knott. She is survived by her husband Bobby Dale Presson, Sr. of Goldonna, LA; one daughter, Stephanie Crowder and husband Tim of Coushatta, LA; three sons: Eddie Twitty of Doyline, LA, Bobby Dale Presson, Jr. of Haughton, LA and Steven Michael Presson of Shreveport, LA; her mother Beulah Mae Cryer of Shreveport, LA; one sister, Peggy Jean Kyle of Goldonna, LA; three brothers, Bobby Knott of Shreveport, LA, Ricky Knott of Oklahoma City, OK and Micky Knott of Oklahoma City, OK. She is also survived by five beloved grandchildren: Jeffrey Castle, Frankie Castle, Katie Twitty, Nicky Twitty and Taylor Presson as well as a large extended family and many friends and loved ones.

Services will be held at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home Chapel in Natchitoches, LA at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 25, 2005 officiated by her brother-in-law Rev. Harry L. Wales of Oklahoma City, OK. Burial will be in the Friendship Nazarene Cemetery in Robeline, LA. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.

Shreveport Times
April 16, 1985

Friends and family mourn the death of Judith Anne True Bounds who recently died after a prolonged illness. Mrs. Bounds was born in Shreveport, LA on June 15, 1943. She came to Dallas in 1964 and began her career as secretary and legal assistant, first with the law firm of Turner, Rodgers, Winn, Scurlock & Terry, and later with the law firm of True & McLain. Everyone with whom she worked, as well as clients of the law firms, were continually amazed at her total recall of details and organizational ability. Additionally, she had a spirit of unselfish giving of her good will and creative energy to all with whom she came in contact, whether at work, home, school, church and in her many extracurricular activities.

Survivors include her husband and son, Dean and Bradley Bounds, her father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Collins True, her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Roy J. True, and nieces Andrea, Alyssa and Ashley.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Northridge Presbyterian Church, 6920 Bob-O-Links Dr., Dallas, TX 75214.

Funeral services will be held at Northridge Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, April 16, 1985, at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Sparkman Hillcrest in Dallas.

Plans are under the direction of Sparkman Hillcrest, 7405 West Northwest Hwy., Dallas, TX.

Shreveport Times
May 23, 2005

Frank M. Lawrence III passed away at his home on Saturday, May 21, 2005 after a brief illness. Graveside services will be held at Centuries Memorial Park on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Family visitation will be held on Monday, May 23, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Frank was born in Shreveport, LA on May 12, 1943. He graduated from Fair Park High School and served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after a forty one year career as Station Manager of Lynnbrook Station. He was a member of Pinecroft Baptist Church.

Frank is survived by his wife of 37 years, Linda, and his mother, Doris Lane Lawrence. In addition, he is survived by three daughters, Renee Murff and husband Chris of Montgomery, AL; Richelle Reedy and husband Danny of Oklahoma City, OK; and Frances Reeves and husband Mark of Shreveport, LA. He is survived by seven grandchildren, Jeremy, Tyler, Laura, Amber, Jordan, Robert and McKenzie and his brother, Richard L. Lawrence of Houston, TX. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank M. Lawrence Jr.

Pallbearers will be members of Lucky 13 Hunting Club. Frank will be remembered for his love of God, family and country. He was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed spending time with his family. Those who knew him knew he loved his family, and enjoyed a wonderful sense of humor.

Shreveport Times
May 31, 2005

Jack W. Bryant, 61, was called into the presence of God on Saturday, May 28th, following a brief illness. A resident of Shreveport for most of his life, Jack was born in Ashdown, Arkansas on September 14th, 1943.

Jack enjoyed working in various sales positions, meeting people and make them laugh with his unique sense of humor. He was a graduate of Fair Park High School and claimed to be the only person who had attended Louisiana State University in four different decades, graduating in 1991. A few hours short of his Masters Degree, he considered making it five decades, but lost interest.

Daddy Jack leaves behind Sandy, his wife of 42 years, daughter Alison, grandsons Tyler and McKaleb, son-in-law Jason Spencer, special brother and sister-in-law Donnie & Sandra Bryant Fuller, nephew Roger C. Bryant, Jr., nieces Jahnienne Dennison, Brenda Bryant and Darlyne Methvin, and cousins from Mississippi to California. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl W. and Cora Mae Bryant, and brother Roger Carl Bryant, all of Shreveport. His extended family included his brothers at American Legion Post 14 and the Military Order of the Purple Heart, as well as his friends at Friends.

Jack attended "Just a Small War" in the Republic of South Vietnam during 1967-1968, an experience that changed his life forever. As a combat medic, he received three Purple Hearts, the Army Commendation Medal, and a Silver Star for gallantry in action.

A member of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Jack loved our country and appreciated its military veterans. It is so appropriate to be writing his memorial on Memorial Day!

Pallbearers will be members of the American Legion Post 14. Honorary pallbearers are brother-in law Mike Herring, and special friends Clay Wheeler, John Hurley, Curtis Williams, and Jerry Mullins.

The family extends its heartfelt thanks to the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center team, especially the nurses in Wing 6 West, Dr. John Carmody and Dr. Ian Illium, for their care and kindness.

A Visitation will be held at Rose-Neath's Southside Funeral Home, Wednesday, June 1, 2005 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel, Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Burial in Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery will follow.

Jack would have been pleased to be remembered by Memorials to the American Legion Lowe McFarland Post 14. 

Shreveport Times
September 8, 2005

Mrs. Frances B. Toups passed away suddenly on Friday, September 2, 2005. Visitation will be held at Osborn Funeral Home on Thursday, September 8th from 6 until 8 p.m. followed by a vigil service at 8 p.m. in the chapel. A Funeral Mass will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 9, 2005 at the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans. Celebrating the mass will be Monsignor Earl Provenza of Mary Queen of Peace and concelebrant will be Father Richard J. Lombard of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery.

Mrs. Toups was a native of Louisiana and resident of Shreveport, LA. She was an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and a faithful member of the Adoration Prayer group at St. Joseph's. She was also a minister of care and co-coordinator of the A. A. Group which met regularly at St. Joseph's.

Everyone that met Mrs. Toups had wonderful things to say about her. She was loved and respected by all that knew her, and admired by those that she helped. She gave endlessly of herself and overcame the trials and challenges that life put in front of her. Mrs. Toups was at peace with herself and with the Lord.

Mrs. Toups was preceded in death by her parents Burl and Ruby Little; and her grandmother, Dovie Little. She is survived by her children, whom she taught to live life through God. Her daughter, Rolanda Toups; step-daughter, Amy Toups Detwiler; sons, Don Hemperley and wife, Kathy, Phillip Toups and fiancee, Shannon Ward, Tracy Toups and fiancee, Jennifer Rogers; and Roland Toups; father of her children, Roland P. Toups, Sr.; grandsons, Chase and Hayden Hemperley; and sister Molly Brown and husband, Ronnie.

Pallbearers will be Don Hemperley, Phillip Toups, Tracy Toups, Roland Toups, Jeff Free and Josh Free.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to her loved ones that gave her so much support and love throughout her life.

Shreveport Times
January 7, 2006

Memorial services for Circe Brinkley Anderson, 63 of Shreveport, LA will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 6, 2006 in Centuries Memorial Funeral Home chapel. Officiating will be Don Lindsey.

Mrs. Anderson passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 in Shreveport, LA. Mrs. Anderson has been a longtime resident of this area and lived in Georgia for more than ten years, and was a retired nurse.

Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years Mr. Paul Anderson. Survivors include two daughters: Debbie Lindsey and husband Don, and Nickii Turner and husband John; two sons: John Day and wife Lisa, and Paul Anderson, Jr. and wife Lisa; sister Rosalind Linley; three brothers Johnny Brinkley and wife Loraine, Jimmy Brinkley and wife Marilyn, and Robert Rios; twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Second Wind Lung Transplant Association, Inc., 3440 Halliday Ave. St. Louis, MO 63118 or Alpha 1 Foundation 2937 S.W. 27th Ave, Suite 302 Miami, FL 33133.

Shreveport Times
September 28, 1999

Services for Mr. Alvis Dean will be held in the chapel of Hill Crest Funeral Home, Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Jerry Dean officiating. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 5 to 8 p.m.

Mr. Dean passed away Monday. He was born on January 14, 1943 in Shreveport, LA. He was a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Bossier City, He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Dean and his parents Alvis E. and Ruth Lee Dean.

Surviving him are his children, MaDonna Wachter and husband James of Orlando, FL, Rena Carter and husband David of Bossier City, DaLynda Gilcrease and husband Jerry of Shreveport, Alvis Terry Dean II and wife Laura of Nashville, TN, and Osha Dean of Bossier City; brothers Richard A. Dean and wife Pam of Sumter, SC, Larry L. Dean and wife Jaye of Shreveport and four grandchildren.

Shreveport Times
May 4, 1980

Funeral services for Patricia Ann Queen, 37, of 1313 Anita St. in Bossier City will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Rose-Neath Funeral Home's Bossier City chapel with Dr. Pat Rovell, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Blanchard Cemetery.

Mrs. Queen died suddenly Friday at her residence.

A native of Seymour, IN, she had resided in Bossier City since 1967 and was a member of Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Phillip Queen, of Bossier City; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Tracey of Blanchard; a son Phillip James Queen of Bossier City; a daughter, Cynthia Kay Queen of Bossier City; and a sister, Debra Lynn Tracey of Blanchard.

Pallbearers will be Andy Carter, Gene Presley, Jerry W. Williams, Craig Whiddon, Melvin Presley, and V. L. Conley, Jr. 

The Carthaginian
Carthage, MS
December 4, 1997

Murrill Marie Williams Triplett, 54, a self-employed Carthage businesswoman, died Wednesday as a result of a robbery-homicide in her office at the Oasis north of Carthage.

Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Sunday at Wilcox Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Chris Kiepe and Bro. Ed Houser officiating. Burial was in the Reformation Cemetery.

A native of Shreveport, LA, she was a member of Reformation Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include her husband, James Triplett, Carthage; two sons, James Quint Triplett and William Heath Triplett, both of Carthage; her parents, James B. and Emma B. Williams, Shreveport, LA; a brother, James Busby "Jimmy" Williams, West Palm Beach, Fla.; and two grandsons.

Pallbearers were Ricky Thomas, Harlan Ferguson, Kenny Stewart, Martin Scrivner, Steven Israel and Richie Busbey.

Shreveport Times
January 4, 2007

Funeral services for Orval Leonard Richards, 64, will be held Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Rose-Neath Southside Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Reverend Steve Caraway will officiate. Interment will follow at Forest Park East with Military Honors.

Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 5, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Mr. Richards was born on June 7, 1942 in Shreveport, LA to Orval Richards and Mary Florine Runyan Richards.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Richards, and his parents.

He is survived by his son, Orval Scott Richards; daughter, Lori Jean Richards; brother, Kenneth Richards, and wife, Joyce; nephew, Jeffrey Richards. 

Shreveport Times
March 14, 2007

Funeral services for Edward "Bubba" Henderson, 63 of Benton, LA will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2007 in Centuries Memorial Funeral Home chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Chad Grayson and Rev. Randy Johnson. Burial will follow in Centuries Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at the funeral home.

Mr. Henderson was born on April 30, 1943 in Shreveport and passed away on March 10, 2007 at home surrounded by family and friends. He has been a lifelong resident of this area and has lived in Benton for more than 25 years. Mr. Henderson proudly served his country in the US Air Force. He was a member of the U.A.W. and was past president of the Credit Union. He worked for G. & B. Battery/Exide for over 30 years. Mr. Henderson was a devoted LSU Tiger fan and was an avid fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his parents: John & Adella Henderson and his step-mother Lucy Henderson.

Survivors include his sons: Joel Henderson and wife Laura, Danny and Mike Henderson; daughters: Denise Giddens and fiancé Matt, Lori Lindsey and husband Clifton and Cherie Henderson; sisters: Barbara Hill and husband Kirby and Bobbie Hendrix and husband Keith; brothers: Don Henderson and wife Lottie and John Paddie and wife Alicia, also survived by 16 grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Wesley Henderson, Kevin Giddens, Jr., Alan-Michael Henderson, Christopher Henderson, Nathan Freeman, Justin Bunn, Lantz Hill and Nick Freeman.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Kirby Hill, James Collins, Gregg Neal and Bernie Harrington.

Shreveport Times
July 3, 1960

Funeral Services for Timothy Patrick Higgins who committed suicide by hanging Friday, will be held Sunday at 3:30pm in the Rose-Neath Chapel.

The Rev. R. N. Higgins, pastor of the Caddo Heights Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery West.

The youth, born in Anniston, Ala. had been a resident of Shreveport for the past six years, residing with his parents, Capt. and Mrs. Timothy G. Higgins at 1846 Doris St.

He was a student at Fair Park High School, a member of the Caddo Heights Methodist Church and an Eagle Scout in Troop 86.

Survivors include his parents; one sister, Kathleen Higgins; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Harry Patterson of Grand Isle, Neb.; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Shadel of Douglas, Wyo.

Pallbearers will be Wayne Goof, Wayne Sistrunk, Bobby Cole, Gene Evett, Bobby Kneipp, and Tom Friday. 

Warren Meadows Funeral Home
Many, LA
Record Book 1989

Mr. ANTHONY DOYL QUARLES, 45, died at the John Sealy Medical Center in Galveston, Texas on April 5, 1989. 

Services were held at Antioch Baptist Church, at 10 a.m., on Friday, April 7, 1989, with Rev. Richard Warmack, and Rev. Jimmy Evans officiating. Burial was at Antioch Cemetery, under the direction of Warren Meadows Funeral Home. 

Survivors include his mother, Vernon Warmack of Shreveport; his father, Doyl Quarles of Boaz, Ala.; and one brother, Tommy Quarles of Many. 

Pallbearers included M. G. Anthony, Garland Anthony, Regean Anthony, Gordon Anthony, Michael Anthony, and Pookie Anthony.

Shreveport Times
October 16, 2007

Minden, LA - Funeral Services for MR. JOE A. FESTERVAN, JR. will be held Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 11:00am at Spirit Winds Ministries 5280 Benton Road with Bobbie Deen officiating. Burial will follow the service at Union Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Boone Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5:00pm until 8:00pm.

Mr. Festervan, husband, father and grandfather, passed away Sunday at his home. Joe was born September 27, 1942 in Haynesville, LA. He was a graduate of Fair Park High School class of '61. Having worked with Twin City ICEE for 30 years, he retired to his home in Webster Parish where he could further enjoy his passion for the outdoors. He was one of the most giving people you could know and everyone who met him was inspired by his love of life.

His mother, Elsie Matthews Festervan, preceded Mr. Festervan in death. His wife, Delores Meacham Festervan of Minden; father, Joe A. Festervan of Benton; children, James David Festervan and wife Renée of West Monroe, Laura Susanne Festervan Temple and husband Jeff of Minden, and Daniel Burl Festervan of West Monroe; grandchildren, Brooke, Dalton, Bailey, Dylan, and Emma; brothers, James H. Festervan of Nacogdoches, TX and Jarrel Dan Festervan of Bossier City; sisters, Dawn Mangham of Little Rock, AR and Julie McNeely of Shreveport; inlaws, Deuard and Genell Meacham of Shreveport, and numerous nieces and nephews survive him.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel
November 27, 2007

James Edward Robertson, Sr., "Eddie", 64, of Boynton Beach, Florida died November 21, 2007. He was born in Shreveport, LA, where he also attended Fair Park High School. He graduated with honors from North Western University. He was an entrepreneur, who owned and founded numerous companies, and also taught people how to make money. Eddie proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his children: Candace Strickland, James E. Robertson Jr., and Russ A. Robertson; grandchildren, Brock O. Strickland, Hannah Strickland, Seth T. Strickland, Cameron J. Robertson, Brandon E. Robertson, Cassie Robertson, Brandee Robertson and Alison J. Robertson. Also survived by the mother of their children, Dianna B. Robertson. Visitation will be at Babione Funeral Home East (561) 395 8787 from 10 AM until 8 PM on Wednesday, November 28, 2007. Service with Military Honors will be at 7:30 PM. Interment at a St. Louis, MO cemetery at a later day.

Shreveport Times
January 31, 1988

Jasper, TX - Services for Mrs. ANDREA LINDA SOLIS WOOD, 43, of Jasper will be held at 11:30 am Monday, February 1, at Roseneath’s Southside Chapel with Dr. Billy McCormack, pastor of University Baptist Church, officiating. Graveside services will be at 1:30 pm at Bistineau Baptist Church Cemetery in Heflin, LA.

Mrs. Wood died Friday, January 28, 1988 at Willis Knighton Medical Center following a lengthy illness. A native of Champaign, IL, she was a former resident of Leesville, LA. A 1964 Northwestern graduate she was a retired teacher with the Vernon Parish School Board.

She is survived by her husband Donald W. Wood of Jasper; her mother, Mrs. Doris Lee Hawthorne Solis; her mother-in-law, Mrs. Lessie M. Wood; one brother, Mark A. Solis; and two sisters-in-law, Vera W. Weaver and Diane W. Lafarette, all of Shreveport; four nephews.

Pallbearers: Tommy Drew Weaver, Bill Lafarette, Kimm Weaver, Scott Weaver, Dick Jones, John Mordock; alternate pallbearer: Leon Edwards.

Shreveport Times
July 04, 2008

TUSCALOOSA, AL- Funeral services for David Paul Smith, 65, will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Magnolia Chapel North in Northport, Alabama with Rev. Dr. David Thompson officiating. Visitation will be at 1:30, one hour prior to the service.

David was born on June 17, 1943 in Shreveport, Louisiana as a twin to his brother, Richard and passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred E. Johnson Smith and James Patrick Smith, Sr., and by his twin brother, Richard Lynwood Smith.

Survivors include his wife, Emily S. Smith; daughter, Paula Smith Mount and son-in-law, Noel Mount; son, Trey Tumminello and daughter-in-law, Amy Tumminello; two grandsons, Elliott Lynwood Mount and Carson Straughn Mount; sister, Judy Cummings; two brothers, James Patrick Smith, Jr. and J. R. Smith and sister-in-law, Tommie Smith and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Caring Days Adult Day Care in Tuscaloosa or Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Northport, Salvation Army or to the charity of your choice.

Shreveport Times

June 21, 2008

SHREVEPORT, LA - Patricia Dale Lang Backest, 66, formerly of Denton, Texas passed away in Leander, Texas on Thursday, June 18, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Southside Chapel, 2500 Southside Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday, June 21, 2009 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. A funeral service celebrating Patricia's life will be held on Monday, June 22, 2009 at 10:00am at Rose-Neath Southside Chapel. Interment will follow at Centuries Memorial Park.

Patricia was born May 26, 1943 in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late Charles and Dorothy Willis Lang. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Gary Backest. Patricia enjoyed spending time figuring out crossword puzzles and other games involving numbers and spending time with family and friends. Patricia and her husband, Gary lived in Denton for a number of years. She worked for the Denton Housing Authority as a District Apartment Manager. 

Patricia leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughters, Tracy Corral and husband Robert, Monica Brown and Laura Lee Backest; son, James Backest; sister, Leilani Turner and husband Bob; brother, Wesley Lang and wife Susie; grandchildren, Wes and Gabe Corral, Brytan Backest, Jeffrey Allen Brown, and one more on the way, J. B. Backest; along with a host of other loving family members and friends.

Shreveport Times

November 5, 2009

KEITHVILLE, LA - Funeral services for Janice Onita Salley Chance, 66, will be held at 11:30am Friday, November 6, 2009 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Randy Johnson. Interment will follow in Forest Park West Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7pm Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the funeral home.

Janice was born January 26, 1943 and passed away November 2, 2009 after a lengthy illness. She was a lifelong resident of Shreveport and worked for over 40 years in the fields of finance and insurance.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Margaret Salley; W. M. "Dub" Chance, husband of 25 years; her beloved sister, Margaret Ann Bozeman; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, William "Mack" and Shirley Chance.

She is survived by her three children, son, Charles W. Chance, and wife, Vicki; daughters, Lisa R. Anderson, and husband, Phillip; Cheryl M. Smith, and husband, Billy; grandchildren, Josh and Jared Chance; Colton, Sydney, and Chance Anderson and Toni Anderson Thompson; Jonathan, Jade and Jana Kimberlin and Taylor McTire Smith; and two great grandchildren; her brother, Charles Robert Salley, and wife Sue; sister, Martha McWhiney; brother-in-law, Bobby Chance, and wife Nell; very special friend and brother-in-law for over 40 years, Sam Bozeman; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Sam Bozeman, Doug Chance, Don Hall, Bubba McWhiney, Michael Salley, and Jay Simons.

The family would like to express their deep gratitude to the staff of The Bradford Nursing Home, for their care for Janice over the past year.

Shreveport Times

December 20, 2009

STONEWALL, LA - Funeral services for Mr. Thomas EDGAR Brown, 66, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, December 21, 2009 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Southside Drive. Officiating will be Rev. Frank Stringham. Interment will follow in Forest Park West Cemetery Shreveport, LA.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 20, 2009 at the funeral home.

Thomas was born March 21, 1943 in Monroe, LA to Edgar and Doris Brown. He passed away December 17, 2009 in Stonewall, LA. He was a supervisor for Libbey Glass.

His parents precede him in death. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Patricia Bowden Brown and brothers, James Brown and wife Rita and Randy Brown and wife Lani, and Bob Bowden and wife Kelly and daughters Stephanie, Katie and Holly.

Pallbearers will be Greg Auttonberry, Chris Brown, Ken Johnson, Joey Bamburg, John Ratcliff, and Randall Brown.

Shreveport Times

January 6, 2010

MOORINGSPORT, LA - The family of Ray "Shorty" Akes would like to invite you to join in a celebration of his life on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 12:00 pm at Louisiana Funeral and Cremation Care located at 3903 Meriwether Road, Shreveport, LA 71109. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 6th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the same location.

Ray was born on August 27, 1943 in Shreveport, LA to George Akes & Nadine Akes Ranger. He was a graduate of Fair Park High School and a member of the Iron Worker's Local 591.

He was preceded in death by his father, George Akes; wife, Sharon Akes, brothers, Roy and James Akes. He is survived by his mother, Nadine Akes Ranger of Shreveport, Louisiana; his sister, Betty Beightol and brother, Robert "Bobby" Akes. His children, Lisa Crouch, Michael Akes and his wife, Mollie Akes; Jeff Akes and his wife, Kim Akes; six grandchildren, Brooke, Micole, Stormy, Ramsey, Madeline Akes and Mark Crouch and many beloved friends and family.

Edward Eugene Mathes

December 22, 2009

Edward Eugene (Sugar) Mathes died on December 22, 2009 at a VA Hospital in Mississippi. A family planned graveside service was held at Forest Park Cemetery in Shreveport, LA on December 28, 2009 and was attended by family and close friends. Sugar is survived by a son, two daughters, and several grandchildren.

At the service the pastor provided a short message, one of Sugar's daughters read a tribute she had written to her father, and her husband read the Lord's Prayer. The family also publicly thanked classmate Lynn Hall for taking care of their Dad over the years.

Sugar was in the Navy for four years after graduating from Fair Park High School in 1961. In recognition of his service, a Navy bugler played taps, and other Navy representatives folded and presented the American Flag to Sugar's son.

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