Obituaries

Feb 24, 2026

Jan 30, 2026

Henry Lee Mecom passed away on Jan. 30, 2026. He was born on Aug. 10, 1934, to Bud and Eunice B. Mecom.

Henry lived a full life working, caring for his family, hobbies- fishing and hunting. He loved his family and spent as much quality time as possible with them.

Proceeded in death: his loving wife Deloris S. Mecom, his son in...

Feb 26, 2026

Regina Rae Tingle, age 98, of Bossier City, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Regina was born September 27, 1927, in Picayune, Mississippi. She spent much of her early life in Shreveport, Louisiana, and later moved to Vivian, Louisiana, where she attended Vivian High School.

Regina was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Shreveport, where she faithfully...

Feb 25, 2026

Feb 25, 2026

Marjorie Jean Kingdon Letsinger, age 96, of Keithville, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Marjorie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who cherished her family above all else. She loved life and enjoyed socializing with her church friends. Marjorie was very active in Christ United Methodist Church, where she built many lasting friendships. She and her husband,...

Feb 23, 2026

Robert (Bob) John Kopp passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026 at Riverview Care Center Bossier City, Louisiana. He was 94. Bob was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Joan. He is survived by his daughters, Mary Kopp Adams and Nancy (Ivan) Vazquez; his grandsons, Armando and Anthony Vazquez, granddaughter Isabella (Mike) Castro, a great grandson, Andy Castro and...

Feb 22, 2026

Gene Allen Pyron, Jr., 57, passed away Sunday morning with his wife by his side at his home in Bossier City after a courageous battle with cancer.

Gene was born on October 12, 1968, in Dallas, Texas to Gene Allen Pyron, Sr. and Bonnie Climer Pyron. He built a long and successful career spanning more than 30 years in the hospitality...

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

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

Born on December 18, 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 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 6, 2026

Teresa Margaret Aegerter was born into this world on January 11, 1954, to Augustine “Gus” and Allie Mae Matusicky. She left us to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father on February 6, 2026, at the age of 72, after a long-fought battle with cancer. She’ll be remembered for her larger-than-life smile, laugh, and genuine...

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...