Obituaries

Nov 11, 2024

Pauline Lott Gary, 99, of Shreveport LA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 11, 2024.  Pauline was born July 4, 1925 to Fred and Dora Lott, in Falcon MS, after her twin brother Jessie Paul.  They were both orphaned after their parents passed away by the age of 2 1/2.  They were raised by their older sisters, Emma...

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Oct 31, 2024

Norma Jean Birnbrook, 85, of Bethany Louisiana passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, at Willis Knighton Piermont.

Norma was born October 13, 1939, in Cortez, CO, to Alta (Herren) and Oscar Vinning. Norma grew up in Caney Kansas and graduated from Caney High School. After high school she want to Bartlesville Wesleyan College where she completed her bachelor’s degree in...

Oct 30, 2024

It is with great sorrow that the family is announcing the death of Lt. Col USAF Ret. James E. Koestner. He passed away peacefully at the age 94 surrounded by family on October 30th, 2024, in Shreveport, LA.

He was born on March 20th,1930 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Peter and Kathryn Koestner. He was the youngest of seven children and according...

Oct 29, 2024

Margie Brown Mabry

August 13, 1924 - October 29, 2024

 Margie Brown Mabry, 100, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, in Bossier City, Louisiana. Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, followed by a funeral service at 10:00 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church, 4700 Palmetto Rd., Benton, Louisiana. The internment will take place at...

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Jerry Maxwell Griffin was born on January 21, 1953 to Joe and Pauline Griffin. Jerry was raised in Shreveport, LA, and graduated from Southwood High School in 1972. After high school, he met the love of his life Janice, of whom he remained married to for 50 years until his death. Jerry began working with Arka La Gas and continued...

Oct 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a great man. James W. Higdon, Sr. known by most as Mr. Wayne, died at the age of 80 on October 26th, 2024. While his death was sudden and tragic, his family finds comfort in knowing that he is at eternal peace after living a life marked by hard...

Oct 25, 2024

Suzann Lear Boyett, beloved sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away Friday October 25, 2024, at the age of 75, in Minden, LA.

 Suzann was born on January 14, 1949 in Herrin, IL to Delbert and Sybil Lear. She attended Frankfort Community High School in West Frankfort, IL and later studied Home Interior Design at Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe, LA. She...

Oct 25, 2024

Tommie Sue Adcock, age 75, passed away on October 25, 2024 in Shreveport, LA. Born on August 6, 1949, Tommie dedicated 5 decades of her life to the art of donut-making, beginning her career at Southern Maid, which was later named The Donut Shop in 1996. Her role as a Master of Donuts was cherished by many in the community,...

Oct 25, 2024

Margo Marilyn Martinez Vowles passed away on October 25, 2024, at the age of 69, after a long and fulfilling life. She was married to Alan Vowles for over 45 wonderful years, and together they raised a family of five that would grow over time to include daughter-in-laws, son-in-laws, and eventually nine beloved grandchildren.

 A devoted member of the Church of...

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