Obituaries

Aug 4, 2024

Aug 2, 2024

Charles Gibbons “Sonny” Boogaerts Jr., passed away on August 2, 2024 at the age of 80. He was born in Shreveport, La to Maggie Rodgers Boogaerts and Charles G. Boogaerts Sr.

Sonny is survived by his wife, Judy Bell Boogaerts; children, Elizabeth Boogaerts Nix (Scott), CG Boogaerts lll (Anna) and Kim Clikas Williams; five granddaughters, Hannah Gardunio (Joey), Mary Elliott and...

Jul 31, 2024

Jul 31, 2024

Robert Earl Leon, 66, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

Robert was born on February, 15, 1958, in Shreveport to Mary Leon and the Late Eddie Leon. He confessed Christ as his savior and was baptized at St. Paul Baptist Church at an early age.

Left to cherish his memory is his mother Mary Leon of Coushatta, LA; sisters Lorene Leon,...

Jul 30, 2024

Jul 30, 2024

Jeff (JB) passed peacefully on July 30, 2024 into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior. He was born July 23, 1934, living to be 90 years old. 

Born in Maud, Oklahoma to Winford Earl Henderson & Ethel Rutledge Henderson. 

Jeff served in the United States Air Force for 20 years with honor. During his service, he received a purple heart...

Jul 29, 2024

Jul 28, 2024

Jul 27, 2024

Edna Sheppard, 95, of Rocky Mount, a devout Christian, passed peacefully on July 27, 2024.  She was born July 16, 1929, in Noble AR, to James and Edna Quigley.  She grew up in Rocky Mount, LA  and worked as a seamstress.  She worked at the Northwest LA  State School until retirement.  After retirement she became a homemaker that enjoyed cooking,...

Jul 25, 2024

Jul 21, 2024

Jul 21, 2024

Rev. Laura Elaine Nusbaum, loving wife, sister, mother, grand & great-grandmother, passed away on Sunday July 21st, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Her husband of 28 years, Retired USAF Msgt. Steve M. Nusbaum, and family were by her side until she left on her journey to Heaven.

Laura was born on February 19, 1961 in Des Moines, Iowa. She...

Jul 20, 2024

Jul 18, 2024

In loving memory of Kham K. Norman, affectionately known as "Mama Kham," who gracefully earned her wings on July 18, 2024. Mama Kham was a pillar of strength and a source of boundless love for her family and community.

Born in Udorn, Thailand, Mama Kham embarked on a journey that spanned continents, settling in the United States in 1973. Her life...

Jul 17, 2024

Jul 16, 2024

Karrie DeLane Smith came into this world on September 17, 1978 to Travis Smith and Derinda Nehls and slipped away in the early morning hours of July 16, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents Charles and Florene Smith, Charles Ray and Norvell Cheatham, and Shirley and Smiley Nehls; aunts Debbie Smith, Neecee McEachern, Mary Margaret Cheatham; and longtime...

Jul 15, 2024

On Monday, July 15, 2024, John W. Cannon, Jr. joined the love of his life, Sue, in Heaven. He passed away peacefully in his sleep with loved ones by his side. A visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 on Wednesday, July 16, 2024, at Boone Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 19, 2024, in...

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...