Obituaries

Aug 21, 2023

Fred (Freddy) Marion Shewmake Jr., 82, of Bossier City, Louisiana, passed away on August 21, 2023. Freddy was born on November 30, 1940, in Shreveport, LA. He attended Bossier High School where he excelled as a student-athlete, receiving scholarship offers to play both football and baseball at the collegiate level, before graduating in 1958. Freddy would attend Northwestern State University...

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Aug 12, 2023

 

Johnnie Rae Lewis, 87, Bossier City, LA, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023.  

The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 at Boone Funeral Home in Bossier City.  A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Forest Park West in Shreveport, LA.  Pastor Scott Teutsch of Trinity...

Aug 12, 2023

 

Curtis Leael Wright passed away on August 12, 2023, with his family by his side.  A memorial service to honor Curtis’ life will be held on August 19, 2023, between 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Boone Funeral Home, 2156 Airline Drive, Bossier City, LA.  Offering spiritual solace and prayers will be Pastor Reggie Parker – a long-time friend...

Aug 5, 2023

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Donald Stanley was born May 17, 1932, in Sayre, Alabama. He graduated from Minor High School in Birmingham Alabama in 1950. He served in the Army National Guard for three years after graduation. He attended Howard College (Samford University), University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Northwestern University.

He spent 35 years working with Bell South/AT&T and retired as...

Aug 3, 2023

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Jul 30, 2023

 

Fred Andrew Ramsey,89, a long time resident of Sprinhill, LA passed away after a short illness. 

Fred was born Henrietta,  Oklahoma to Chester and Mabel Ramsey. 

He is survived by his wife Diana Ramsey.  His daughters Paula Broadway, Rose Harrison, Patty Broadway and his son Andy Ramsey. 

Fred proudly served in the United States Navy and the United States Air...

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Jul 27, 2023

Mark Tyler, 85, passed away in Shreveport on July 27,2023.  He was born October 28, 1937 in Pleasant Hill, Sabine Parish, Louisiana to James and Paralee Haire Tyler

Mark, a pipe fitter, retired from Western Electric / AT&T after 25 years of service.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

He was preceded in death by his...

Jul 24, 2023

John Engi, 74, passed away peacefully on July  24, 2023, in the presence of family.  

Both his parents, Joseph and Lauda Engi, sister and brother in law Jolene Engi Cocherell (Charlie) and brother Clifton Engi preceded him in death.

John is survived by his wife Olivia of 54 years, daughter Veronica Engi Tasche (Mike), sons Nicholas Engi (Bridgette),...

Jul 21, 2023

Jul 21, 2023

 

Randall Dean Hamby was born to Ms. Rachel Abee Hamby on December 11, 1959.  Randall attended Hudson High School class of 1977, in Hudson, North Carolina.

Mr. Randy, as he was affectionately known, had a host of friends within the community of Campti, Louisiana.  He was known as the town’s “Handyman” who could fix any problem your home may...