Obituaries

Shirley Ann Parker

Shirley Ann Parker

Oct 25, 2025

Shirley Ann White Parker passed from this world on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

She was born November 16, 1933 in Rosboro, Arkansas, to JW White and Chloe Kizzia White. She grew up in Arkansas, growing up through the towns of Camden, Hot Springs, and Hope. She graduated as Salutatorian of her 1951 class at Hope High School. She married in 1952...

George Allen Meadows

George Allen Meadows

Nov 1, 2025

George Allen Meadows, age 65 of Mooringsport, Louisiana; devoted husband, loving father, and true family man, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Known for his quick wit, big heart, and the special nicknames he gave everyone, George had a way of making people laugh and feel seen wherever he went.

George was the kind of man who could light up...

Bobby Joe Alford

Bobby Joe Alford

Oct 31, 2025

Bobby Joe Alford, 89, of Coushatta, Louisiana, passed away October 31, 2025. He was born January 18, 1936, in Tiptonville, Tennessee, to Arthur I. and Bessie Alford.

Bobby proudly served his nation for over 21 years in the U.S. Air Force with honor and distinction, carrying the values he learned in the military throughout his life. He served in Vietnam in...

Robert "Bob" Claude Phillips

Robert "Bob" Claude Phillips

Oct 29, 2025

Robert “Bob” Phillips passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025 surrounded by precious family and the loves of his life: his wife Opha and daughter Robyn.  Bob lived life to the fullest. Born on Ewa Beach in Hawaii in 1938, Bob witnessed kamikaze pilots attack Navy ships at Pearl Harbor. Later he joined the Marines and served as a flight...

Johnnie Lee Harper

Johnnie Lee Harper

Oct 17, 2025

Johnnie Lee Harper passed away at the age of 96, on October 17, 2025, in Shreveport, LA.  He was born on October 13, 1929, in Keithville, LA.

He leaves to continue his legacy his sons, John (Sweets) Smith, Charles (Bear) Smith, Larry Harper; his daughters, Sally Joseph (Rhea), Debra Harper, Jo Ann Harper, Cathy Harper-Cooper (Cat), Brenda Sims, and two whom...

Julia McPherson Cummings

Julia McPherson Cummings

Oct 13, 2025

Julia McPherson Cummings July 21, 1938 – October 13, 2025

Julia McPherson Cummings, 87, of Longview, Texas, passed away on October 13, 2025. She was born on July 21, 1938, in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, to Dr. William G. McPherson and Edna McPherson.

Julia graduated from Central High School in Oklahoma City and later earned her Certification of Employee Benefits Specialist from Southern Methodist...

Mark Miles

Mark Miles

Oct 9, 2025

Mark Layne Miles was born on March 1, 1966, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and on October 9, 2025, he left this world to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Mark lived a full and meaningful life surrounded by family and friends. He grew up in Shreveport and graduated from Loyola College Prep. He went on to attend Northwestern State University...