Obituaries

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...

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...