Obituaries

Jul 14, 2024

Patricia Brown Dowling Bretches, lovingly known as Pat, was born on May 10, 1947, in Jackson, TN, and passed away on July 14, 2024, in Shreveport, LA. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Patricia had a zest for life and a passion for her loved ones. She...

Jul 14, 2024

 

Patricia "Pat" Brown Dowling Bretches, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on July 14, 2024, at the age of 77. She was born on May 10, 1947, in Jackson, TN, to Pearl and Tom Dowling. Patricia most recently resided in Shreveport, LA. 

  Patricia enjoyed a variety of hobbies. She found solace in bird watching and cherished spending her...

Jul 12, 2024

Earl Thomas Haynes, after an extraordinary life that impacted and enriched the lives of countless others, passed on from this earth on July 12th, 2024, and reunited with his dear wife, Gene, after just a brief time apart. He was 91. Known by an entire generation as Coach Haynes, he was a loved and respected leader and friend.

He is preceded...

Jul 11, 2024

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Jul 7, 2024

Jean L. Haggerty, age 97, passed away in Bossier City, LA on Sunday, July 7, 2024 after a brief illness. Beloved wife of the late Warren H. Haggerty, devoted mother of Robin L. Loucke and her husband Doug of Benton, LA and Cathy E. Giordano and her husband Jack of Montville, NJ, and cherished Grandmother of Amanda L. Crawford and...

Jul 6, 2024

Patricia Ruth Ayers Arnold departed this world on July 6th, 2024, after a sudden illness. She was 78 years old. A memorial service will be held at Boone Funeral Home in Bossier City on Monday, July 15th, 2024, at 3 p.m.

Born August 1st, 1945, in Minden, Louisiana, Patricia was a beloved mother, wife, sister, and grandmother, titles that she cherished...

Jul 6, 2024

With broken hearts and thankful spirits the family announces that Kat is in the arms of her Savior and with her beloved children, Charlie and Dianne. Kat married the love of her life, Charles William “Billy” Walker on September 8, 1967, after the long courtship of six weeks. “Sweet William” as she called him and Kat were happily married 56...

Jul 6, 2024

Loretta Lavonne Sell, age 83, of Bossier City, LA, passed away on July 6, 2024. the funeral service will be held at 2 P.M. on July 20th at  Boone Funeral Home on Airline Drive in Bossier City.  Burial will follow at a later date in Provencal, LA.  

Lavonne was born in Provencal on April 20, 1941, and was married to...

Jul 4, 2024

Jul 4, 2024

Thomas “Tommy” Wayne Falgout, Jr (60), of Benton, Louisiana went home to our Lord on July 4, 2024, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

He is preceded in death by paternal grandmother and grandfather, OT and Niece Falgout; and maternal grandmother and grandfather, Fred Culpepper and Louise Carter.

He is survived by his mother, Fredia White; father, Wayne Falgout; daughter, Brittani...

Jun 30, 2024

Ronald Emil Beres Jr. (Ron) 

August 14, 1961 - June 30, 2024

 Ronald Emil Beres Jr., known affectionately as Ron to his friends and family, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2024, at the age of 62, in Doyline, Louisiana. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and husband, remembered for his warmth and spirited personality.

Ron was born in Valparaiso, Indiana, on...

Jun 25, 2024

Jun 25, 2024

Willie Charles Smith, 55, of Shreveport, LA passed away on 06/25/24.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on 07/09/24 at Boone Funeral Home. Burial will follow the funeral at Centuries Memorial Park at 12 pm. Pastor Diana Roberison will be officiating. Visitation was held at 3:30 pm on 07/02/24 at Boone Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are being handled...

Jun 24, 2024

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Jun 21, 2024

Billie Evelyn Cook, 61, of Shreveport LA, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024.

She was born September 29, 1962, in Shreveport LA to William and Ruby Giles  She attended Southwood High School.  She was a majorette and baton twirler at Cherokee Park.  She was at Dudley and Gerald's for most of her career.  Her passion was children, her family, and...

Jun 21, 2024

Pamela Lea O'Brien peacefully passed away at her home on June 21, 2024, following a brief battle with cancer. Born on March 21, 1966, in Brunswick, GA, Pam relocated to Haughton, Louisiana during her early childhood years. She graduated from Haughton High School in 1984 and later earned associate degrees in Business Management and Accounting. 

Throughout her life, Pam dedicated herself...

Jun 21, 2024

Violet Sue Nolen, known affectionately as Sue, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024, at the age of 84, in Shreveport, Louisiana.  Sue was born on August 18, 1939, in Natchitoches LA to the late Newton Wesley Barlow and Cecile Barlow.

Sue was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard Ray Nolen, and her siblings Jimmy Dans, Willie V. Murray,...

Jun 19, 2024

Cindy Evans, 66, of Shreveport, LA, passed away on June 19th, 2024. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

 Cindy was born in West Point, NY on June 11, 1958. She was married to James Ronald Woods, Sr in 1982. Out of this marriage came 2 children, James and Megan. Later Cindy married Earl Evans in 1995.

 Cindy had...