All Obituaries

Arlene Jackson White, 89 of Shreveport was born on January 26, 1931 and passed away on May 12, 2020. Chapel service will be held at Winnfield Funeral Home on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at 11:00 am. Interment will be at Forest Park West Cemetery, 4000 Meriwether Rd, Shreveport, LA 71109. Please keep the White family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

We mourn the loss and Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Mr. George Wesley Cook, 67, of Barataria, Louisiana. A Memorial Service will take place at a later date. Please keep the Cook Family lifted in Prayer.   To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. George Wesley Cook, please visit our floral store.

Janice Faye Anderson, AKA Nanny, was born September 3, 1945 in Washington, D.C. to Carl Smith, Sr. and Goldie P. Smith. She passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020. One of Janice’s proudest achievements was putting herself through Nursing School. Janice was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Goldie Smith, Sr.; spouse William H. D. Anderson; and her daughter, Annie Mai Gabour. She leaves to cherish her memories: her children, Carl D. Anderson, Sr., Aretha G. Anderson, Vicky K....

Patsy was born on December 7, 1938 in Rodessa, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her father, O.S. Davis, her mother, Irene Barron Davis, and three siblings, Othell Grimsley, Donald Davis, and Wilda McGee. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Johnny Francis, daughter, Patti Bornaman, and son, Rick Francis and his wife, Debbie, her three grandchildren, the joys of her life, Riley Bornaman, Kara Bornaman, and Logan Francis, one sister, Janis Bilton, and a host of nieces, nephews,...

Shreveport, LA – Eugenia “Jean” Hunter age 92, passed away on April 28, 2020 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Mrs. Hunter was born to Lonnie and Iba Parrish Stracener on July 15, 1927. She was a home maker and a member of the Spring of Grace Baptist Church on Hearn Ave in Shreveport, LA Mrs. Hunter was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 75 years, Merlin Hunter; sons, Dickie Hunter and Foy Hunter; seven grandchildren; and seven...

We mourn the loss and celebrate the life of Tommy R. Butler born November 30, 1969 and passed away on April 25, 2020. 11:00 am graveside service will be held on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Forest Park West Cemetery, 4000 Meriwether Rd. Please keep the Butler family in you thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

We celebrate the life and mourn the loss of Joyce Johnson Webster born November 29, 1941 and died April 25, 2020. The Statesman Viewing will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Precious Memories Mortuary Chapel 4017 Greenwood Road - Shreveport, LA. 71109 Graveside Services will be held Friday, May 08, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Forest Park West Cemetery, 4000 Meriwether Road - Shreveport, LA. 71129 And She Will Rest Until The Redeemer...

Shreveport, LA – Nellie M. Funk age 90, passed away at her home on April 25, 2020 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Mrs. Funk was born to Jeptha and Lottie Merrell on July 18, 1929 in New Orleans, Louisiana and raised in Lena, Louisiana. Mrs. Funk graduated from Cloutierville High School in 1947 and married William Doyle Funk in 1948, moving to Shreveport, Louisiana in 1953. Being a homemaker most of her life, Mrs. Funk then worked 20 years as a secretary for the Shreveport Mental Health...

Shreveport, LA – Ouida A. Pennington age 75, passed away on April 21, 2020 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Mrs. Pennington was born to W.H. and Ruby Anderson on November 1, 1944 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was a member of Salam Baptist Church and was a strong Christian lady. She enjoyed sewing quilts, clothes and other craft items. She was a loving wife, mother and mimi and she will be missed by many. Mrs. Pennington was preceded in death by her first husband, Danny Holiday; second...

Shreveport, LA – Elise Porterfield Cathey age 89, passed away on April 21, 2020 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Mrs. Cathey was born to William and Lula Porterfield in Timpson, Texas. She graduated from C. E. Byrd, Shreveport, Louisiana in 1947. She worked as a Federal Government Employee for many years. She was a registered State Parliamentarian, a member of Pine Croft Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana, member of the American Business Assoc. and Rebecca Lodge. Mrs. Cathey had a...