Obituaries

Sep 24, 2024

Sep 23, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Jerry Lynn Lay Sr. announces his passing. Jerry was born on June 5, 1949 in Knoxville, TN and passed away on September 23, 2024 at the VA Hospital in Shreveport, LA due to effects of Alzheimer’s Disease. 

Life is about different seasons, and Jerry had many different seasons in his 75 years....

Sep 23, 2024

Don Carroll Baker was born to T.L. and Jennie Lou Walker Baker on September 3, 1945, in Minden, LA. He gained his wings on September 23, 2024 after a difficult and hard fought battle against small cell cancer. Don is preceded in death by his father, T.L. Baker. He leaves behind his wife of 44 years, Patricia Attaway Baker, and...

Sep 21, 2024

Patricia May Forberg Hallgren, born August 10, 1924, died peacefully at home in Bossier City, Louisiana on September 21, 2024. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Oscar Forberg and Veloura L. Yell. 

She is preceded in death by her loving husband First Sgt. Carl Raymond Hallgren, USMC. She is survived by daughters Cynthia Hallgren, Christina Hallgren, and all her fur...

Sep 19, 2024

Evelyn D. Landrum was born September 17, 1957, in Longview, TX to Bobbie J. Robinson and Herman Mayfield. She was the firstborn and only girl of Bobbie Robinson. She graduated high school in 1975 from Longview High School. She then left for the Air Force where she completed basic military training with Squadron 3709 Flight W-029 at Lackland Air Force...

Sep 18, 2024

A Celebration of the Life of

Lana Walthour Weaver

“Wif”, Mom, & Nana

 Lana Ann Walthour Weaver was born in Kansas City, KS in 1937 to Charles and Marguerite Walthour. She graduated from Northeast High School as salutatorian and married her high school sweetheart, the love of her life, Raymond E. Weaver in 1955. Ray affectionately called her “Wif” and they were married...

Sep 18, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Danny Lee Graves announces his passing. Danny was born on July 10, 1947, in Star City, Arkansas, and passed away on September 18, 2024, at the age of 77, surrounded by his family. The family is filled with sorrow yet finds comfort in believing that he is now healed and at...

Sep 18, 2024

Janis was born in East Carroll Parish, LA on April 16, 1932. She went to be with her Lord on September 18, 2024 after a short illness.

 In her early years, Janis worked as a telephone operator for AT&T in Tallulah, LA, San Antonio, TX and Indiana. She loved her family and traveled throughout the United States, driving her favorite aunt...

Sep 14, 2024

Sep 6, 2024

Sep 6, 2024

Earl Houston Gaddy, 92, of Bossier City, died September 6, 2024 in the care of Hospice at the Carpenter House in Shreveport.

Earl was born in Isola, MS, to Roy Calvin and Alice Varnelle (Truelove) Gaddy on April 26, 1932. He grew up in the Clarksdale, MS area and graduated from Sunflower High School in 1950. After graduation, he enlisted in...

Sep 6, 2024

David Little, 69, of Bossier City LA,  passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024.

David was born in New Orleans LA, on October 30, 1954, to Billie Little and Edmund Ross.  David was in the ARC Program of Caddo-Bossier, where he received many honors and achievements.  He also achieved his independent living through the ARC Program.  He was a loving son,...

Sep 5, 2024

Janice Dyar Evans, 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 5, 2024 at her home in Shreveport, LA. Janice went to be with the Lord after enduring Alzheimer’s Disease late in life. She was born on June 29, 1935 in West Monroe, LA to Burell Hobson Dyar and Ruby Upton Dyar. She was preceded in death by her...

Sep 3, 2024

Sep 3, 2024

Jon Anthony Wintamute, 86, passed away on September 3, 2024, in Bossier City, Louisiana after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's. Born on July 19, 1938, in Horseheads, New York, Jon was a man of many passions, including his love for animals, water sports, fishing, and particularly his admiration for old cars which he collected and restored. 

Jon proudly served in the...

Sep 1, 2024

Sep 1, 2024

Donald Ray Westbrook passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Homer Memorial Hospital at the age of 72 following a short illness. Donnie was born and raised in Ruston, LA & then later moved to Homer, LA. He began working in the oilfield right after high school & worked his way up to be a Mud Engineer. When his oilfield...

Aug 31, 2024

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