Obituaries

Feb 9, 2026

Cristina “Cristy” Enriquez Self, 79, of Doyline, LA, passed away of natural causes on February 9, 2026.

Born on Christmas Day, 1946, in Pasig Rizal, Philippines, Cristy was the daughter of Pilar and Servilliano Enriquez. A woman of great ambition and intellect, she graduated from Arellano University in Manila as a Registered Nurse. Her career in nursing served as her bridge...

Feb 15, 2026

Feb 10, 2026

Stacie Constable

Stacie came screaming into this world on July 14th 1983 to Rebecca and Robert Constable at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 20 minutes later her mom was pregnant again and her family got stationed at Barksdale AFB. Which is pretty lucky because Rebecca had 3 kids under 3 as a military spouse, she needed all the family she...

Feb 9, 2026

On Sunday, February 8, 2026, Mary Kathryn Small McAnn was called home to be with her Lord and Savior.

Mary Kathryn was a true lady in every sense of the word. Her unwavering devotion, for both God and family, shone brightly throughout her 94 years. As a long-standing Sunday School teacher, she delighted in sharing His Word with children and adults...

Feb 4, 2026

Feb 2, 2026

Norma Elizabeth Sandoval peacefully passed away on February 2, 2026. She was a warm and devoted mother to three daughters, a loving grandmother-Nana to nine grandchildren, and a proud great-grandmother to two.

She is lovingly survived by her daughters Lorraine Tarango with her spouse Manny Tarango, Stephanie Vandergriff, and Brittany Thomas. Her beloved grandchildren include Geneva Tarango, Dario Tarango, Brianna Tarango,...

Jan 28, 2026

Kenneth David Cardwell, known as David, passed away on Janurary 28th, 2026 at his home in Athens, La. He is proceeded in death by his mother, Billie Sue Lenard Cardwell, and Carol Kenneth “Buck” Cardwell, his brother Wade Cardwell and baby sister, Susie. He is survived by his sister Teresa Ferguson, her husband Keith, a plethora of Lenard cousins, two...

Jan 28, 2026

Jason Patrick LaCombe, age 50 of Benton, Louisiana passed away on January 28, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones after a short battle with terminal bladder cancer. He was a man who will always be remembered for his unwavering sense of humor.

Born and raised in Benton, Louisiana to father Francis LaCombe (Frenchie) and wife Sarah Eberhardt LaCombe (Sally) and to...

Jan 28, 2026

Rosanne Russo Wells, a devoted educator and beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, compassion, and joyful service to others.

Born on September 8, 1950, Rosanne felt called to the teaching profession early in life. A devout Catholic, she attended St. John’s and later graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy in...

Jan 27, 2026

Graveside services for Robert L Lance, 85, will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 11:30 AM at the Lay cemetery in Benton, Louisiana with visitation beginning at 10:30 AM. Officiating will be Richard Beeman and Mike Palmer, pastor of Red River Baptist Church.

Robert was born on February 2, 1940, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Bossier City, Louisiana. He left...

Jan 24, 2026

Raymond Rand “Randy” McHenry, 76, of Bossier City, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, surrounded by his wife and kids. Randy was born on May 15, 1949, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Lt. Col. Raymond Ralph McHenry and Imogene Fallen McHenry. He grew up in Bossier City, was a 1967 graduate of Airline High School, and later attended Louisiana...

Jan 24, 2026

Mary Nell Rhodes Jefferson was born on August 19, 1942 and entered into her eternal rest in heaven on January 24, 2026. She was born and raised in Benton, LA, and was the oldest daughter of Alvin and Lucille Rhodes. At the time of her death, she was a resident of Marion, Alabama. Mary was a former member of Cypress...

Jan 22, 2026

Martha Kimble-Cooper, 77, of Bossier City, Louisiana, passed away on January 22, 2026, after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her “mother, Ever Dean Kimble; husband, Sam Cooper Sr.; brother, Sammy Lee Burch; granddaughters, Michele Alnora Mitchell and Margaret Rene Dorsey; and son-in-law, Roy Lee Henderson.”

Martha is survived by her daughters, Mary Cooper-Carter (Chris), Jacqueline Cooper-Henderson (Roy), and...

Jan 18, 2026

William L Henderson, 81, fondly known as "Bill" of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on January 18, 2026 peacefully at his home.

William was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on September 3, 1944. In 1962, he graduated from the very first graduating class of Bethune High School in Shreveport. A love for spiritual conversations and a relationship with his heavenly father started early...

Jan 17, 2026

Frank Farwell Boston, 76, of Ida, LA, passed away January 17, 2026 after a long illness.

 Frank is survived by his sons, Chris Boston and Devin Boston and daughter Allison Ponchak. He was blessed with four precious granddaughters. Frank is also survived by his sisters, Janet Hobgood and Carol Zeisler and his brother John Boston. Frank was preceded in death by...

Jan 13, 2026

John Ward Griffith (Johnny / JW)

John Ward Griffith, affectionately known as Johnny or JW, age 70, of Bossier City, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, surrounded by love and comfort from his family, following a lengthy illness.

Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Boone Funeral Home, located at 2156 Airline Drive, Bossier...

Jan 12, 2026

Paulamai “Penny” Todd Claudis

Penny Todd Claudis passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 89.

Born on September 20, 1936, she was a life-long resident of Shreveport. She attended St. Vincent’s Academy and was a proud graduate of Fair Park High School’s Class of 1954. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Centenary College and her master’s degree from Louisiana...

Jan 7, 2026

Elizabeth Lynn Wheelis Wheeler Kratz, age 80 of Bossier City, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

Elizabeth Lynn Kratz, known lovingly as Lynn, was born on August 27, 1945, to Major John B. and Mary Elizabeth (Betty) (Abernathy) Wheelis in Jackson, Mississippi.

Lynn graduated from Bossier City High School and went on to devote her life to what mattered...

Jan 7, 2026

Leslie Paul Rape, lovingly known as Les, was born on December 13, 1950, in Galveston, Texas, to Paul Bates Rape and Maurice Martin Rape. He passed from this life on January 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of loyalty, laughter, and love that will not be forgotten. 

Les was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of nearly 46 years,...

Jan 3, 2026

Donald Gene Glasgow, age 76 of Bossier City, Louisiana, passed away on January 3, 2026. Donald was a man who lived life with spirit and charm. He loved riding horses and motorcycles, passions that stayed with him throughout his life. In his later years, when riding was no longer possible, he found joy in drawing horses and motorcycles, capturing on...