James "Ralph" Ettredge
February 1, 2024
James “Ralph” Ettredge, 79, of Shreveport, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on February 1, 2024. He was born on May 13, 1944, in Shreveport to Lee and Opal Ettredge.
Ralph worked in automotive body repair. He enjoyed playing the drums, drawing, painting, hunting, and fishing. He was very passionate about his love for Christ. His pride and joy were his grandkids...
Gretchen Lea (Jones) Stephens
January 31, 2024
Gretchen Lea Jones Stephens was born on December 27, 1928, in Gandy, Louisiana, the oldest of five children born to Lee and Audra Jones. She passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024, in Beaumont, Texas, having lived 95 years. She is survived by her son, Harry James Stephens, and his wife Linda Stephens of Montrose, Colorado, as well as numerous...
James Vernon Santos
January 31, 2024
Funeral services for James Vernon Santos, 89, of Shreveport, Louisiana will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Rose-Neath Southside Chapel, 2500 Southside Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held starting at 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Reverend Timmy Tipton will be officiating the service. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana. Vernon was...
Joe Padgett
January 31, 2024
The family will have a visitation for Mr. Lonny Joe Padgett, age 81, at First Baptist Church of Haynesville, LA, on Friday, February 2, 2024, from 5-7 p.m.
Joe was born July 18, 1942, in Princeton, IN, to Albert L. Padgett and Helen Howe. He entered into rest on January 31, 2024, in Haynesville, LA. Joe had a lifetime career in...
Elizabeth "Betty" Earline Gentry
January 30, 2024
Funeral services for Elizabeth “Betty” Earline Posey Gentry, 95, will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery, 4000 Meriwether Rd. in Shreveport. A visitation will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Officiating...
Lel Hamner McCullough
January 30, 2024
Lel Hamner McCullough, widow of Jimmie Bradford McCullough, Sr., passed away on January 30, 2024, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Lel was the youngest of five children born to Elgin Alvon Hamner, Sr. and Ada Irene Foster Hamner. She was preceded in death by her son, Jim McCullough, Jr, and her brothers and sisters, Amanda Boykin, Elgin, Jr., Frieda...
Wanda Jo McWilliams
January 30, 2024
Wanda Jo McWilliams, 87, of Logansport, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 3, 1936, in Dallas, Texas to Willis and Rosella Clark Barrington.
She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Jessie Parent and J.W. McWilliams; her parents; her brothers, Ray Barrington, Otis Barrington, Roy Barrington, and...
Sarah A. Minter
January 30, 2024
Funeral services celebrating the life of Sarah A. Minter will be held Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church West Chapel with Bro. Leland Crawford and Bro. Steve Gilley officiating. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden, Louisiana. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2024, at...
Jody Ann Kennedy
January 30, 2024
Funeral services for Jody Ann Kennedy, 63, will be held on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Sweetwater Baptist Church, 5638 Beech Springs Rd., Quitman, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Sweetwater Baptist Church Cemetery in Quitman, Louisiana. A visitation will be held Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline...
Carolyn Sue Hamric
January 29, 2024
Carolyn Sue Hamric died January 29, 2024, at Christus Highland Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace “Johnny” Johnson and Beulah Catherine Johnson, her brother, John Michael Johnson, as well as her husband, Jimmie V. Hamric, and stepdaughter, Kimberly Hamric. Survivors include her two sisters, Catherine “Cay” Green and husband, Gary Green, and Patricia “Dina”...
Kenneth Hatcher
January 29, 2024
Kenneth “Ken” Franklin Hatcher, 81, of Converse, Louisiana passed away peacefully, at his home on January 29, 2024. He was born on January 17, 1943, in Natchitoches, Louisiana to Amos and Reba Hatcher.
Ken was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church of Converse, Louisiana, a Mason and a Shriner, an avid animal lover, Houston Astros Baseball Fan, and a Proud Navy...
Raymond Eugene Ducharme
January 29, 2024
Raymond Eugene Ducharme (Red, Dad, Mr. Raymond, Paw-Paw, Pops) completed his earthly journey on Friday, January 29, 2024. Raymond was born on May 2, 1927 to Oscar L. Ducharme, Sr. and Katherine M. Ducharme (nee Thomas) in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Funeral services for Raymond Eugene Ducharme, 96, will be held Friday, February 2, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church,...
Roy Dennis "RD" Hildebrand
January 29, 2024
Roy Dennis (RD) Hildebrand left us after a short battle with cancer on January 29, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones at home in Bossier City, Louisiana. Roy was born April 8, 1957, to Roy and Peggy Hildebrand. He was a special and one-of-a-kind man, friend to many and incredibly generous. Roy loved sports and had the opportunity to play...
Ruth Pilcher
January 28, 2024
Mary Ruth (Mier) Pilcher, 95 of Many, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Many Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Many, Louisiana. She was born on Tuesday, July 10, 1928, in Gueydan, Louisiana to Jenus Mier and Zulmae (Sonnier) Mier.
A visitation will be held for her on Tuesday evening, January 30, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00...
Jaymi Benjamin
January 27, 2024
Jaymi Chris Benjamin, 66, of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on January 27, 2024. She was born on January 8, 1958, in Kansas to Eleanor Deibler and James Benjamin. Jaymi was married to Steve Giles and was a lifelong teacher who loved reading and animals.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Benjamin. Left to cherish her memory include her...
Marguerite Allison Miller Moncla
January 27, 2024
Funeral services for Marguerite “Allison” Miller Moncla, 87, will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery, 3700 St. Vincent Ave. in Shreveport. A visitation will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the...
Carolyn Sue Peace (Shumway)
January 27, 2024
Carolyn Peace passed away Saturday, January 27,2024 at Willis Knighton Medical Center. She lived her life caring for, raising, and loving her family. She raised her children and numerous grandchildren. She spent the majority of her life with her soul mate, Roy James “Rusty” Peace. Carolyn and Roy loved vacationing to Galveston, getting salt water taffy, and the beach. Their...
Douglas Daugherty
January 26, 2024
Douglas Ralph Daugherty, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 26, 2024 in Texas, while holding his daughter’s hand. He was born on September 24, 1965 in Magnolia, Arkansas. Doug, as he was affectionately known, is survived by his devoted daughter, Taylor Salyers and son-in-law, Nathaniel Salyers. He cherished his grandchildren, Jaysen Daugherty, Abbigail Mader, and Lillianna...
Mack James Metoyer
January 26, 2024
Mack, a warm loving man who knew no stranger and was loved by all he met, died peacefully at his home on January 26, 2024.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service beginning at 10:00 a.m. located at Cathedral of Saint John Berchmans Catholic Church, 939 Jordan St. in Shreveport,...
Mary Jo Ladatto Arrington
January 26, 2024
Funeral services for Mary Jo Arrington, 90, will be held on Friday, February 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 425 McCormick St., Bossier City, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home and Park in Haughton, Louisiana. A visitation will be held Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with...