Obituaries

Thu
25
Jan

DONALD RAY HUBBARD

DONALD RAY HUBBARD

5/02/41 – 1/13/24

Donald Ray Hubbard, 82 of Mansfield, LA, entered this life on May 2, 1941, to Jesse Leon Hubbard and Nina Florene Horton Hubbard. He departed this life for his Heavenly home surrounded by family on January 13, 2024. At the age of 20 years old, he met the love of his life, Betty Joyce Ford, a year later they married and began a great journey. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, gardening, tending to his flowers, playing dominoes, and witnessing to others. He spent many hours on the road driving for the Chevrolet company. His greatest joy was living for God and having his family near. He affected many lives through his strong faith and love for God.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Leon and Nina Florene Hubbard; his brothers, Forest Leon Hubbard, William Richard Hubbard, Marvin Ronald Hubbard; and his sisters, Betty Darnell and Joyce Ann Hubbard.

Thu
25
Jan

CHARLES RAY “STEVE” LYNCH

CHARLES RAY “STEVE” LYNCH

12/08/37 – 1/12/24

Funeral services for Charles Ray “Steve” Lynch, 86, were held on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial followed at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, 322 Church Road, Keatchie, Louisiana. A visitation will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Officiating the service was Pastor Dean Register.

Steve was born on December 8, 1937 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Travis Lynch and Edna O’Neal Lynch and passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 in Shreveport.

Thu
25
Jan

DALTON STEVENS

DALTON STEVENS

2/17/37 – 1/08/24

Funeral services celebrating the life of Dalton Stevens were held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Blue Ridge Methodist Church, 3500 Hwy 175, Pleasant Hill, Louisiana. Officiating the service was Bro. Glen Howard. Interment followed at Spring Ridge Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Louisiana. Visitation was held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Dalton was born February 17, 1937, in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana to Jessie and Carrie Stevens and entered into rest on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Green Meadow Haven Rehab in Coushatta, Louisiana. Dalton worked for Charlie Renfro for over 10 years, and he also worked at Nabors Trailers for over 20 years. He was a deacon at Blue Ridge Methodist Church. He loved making crockpot candy and loved to read Louis L ’Amour books over and over.

Thu
11
Jan

Dr. Howard Stuckey

Dr. Howard Stuckey

Dr. Howard Stuckey

Wilcox 10/24/28 – 01/06/24

A Graveside Service for Dr. Howard Wilcox will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Grand Cane Cemetery in Grand Cane, Louisiana.

Dr. Howard Stuckey Wilcox, age 95, was born in Boyce, Louisiana on October 24, 1928, and died peacefully in his sleep on January 6, 2024.

Dr. Wilcox was educated in the public schools of Boyce and Shreveport, Louisiana. He graduated from Byrd High School in Shreveport in June 1945. He continued his studies at Northwestern State College, Southwestern Louisiana Institute and Louisiana State University.

He entered Auburn University in September 1949, and received the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1953. After serving in the Veterinary Corps of the US Army (1954-1958), he returned to Auburn University where he earned the degree of Master of Science in Veterinary Medicine.

Wed
03
Jan

SHERRI BOYT RASCOE

SHERRI BOYT RASCOE

Graveside services celebrating the life of Sherri Rascoe weree held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Pollard Cemetery, Mansfield, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Bro. Dick Enterkin.

Sherri was born September 11, 1949, in Mansfield, Louisiana to Colvin and Mary Garrett Boyt and entered into rest on Saturday, December 23, 2023.

Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband Buford W. Rascoe; and daughter, Leslie Eason. Left to cherish her memory include her son, Larry Bergeron (Misty); brothers, Gerald Boyt (Gladys), Larry Boyt (Peggy), and Jeff Boyt; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Honoring Sherri as pallbearers were Jack Nitte, Zac Austin, Jonathan Nitte, and Kacey Kruger.

Honorary pallbearers were Larry Dale Boyt, Jeffrey Boyt, Gerald Boyt, and Gary Evans.

Wed
27
Dec

CLIFTON LAMON

CLIFTON LAMON

BLUE 3/30/40 – 12/11/23

Clinton Lamon Blue born near Marthaville, Louisiana, March 30, 1940, to Isaac (Ike) and Verda Roe Blue and passed away December 11, 2023, in Ruston, Louisiana. He graduated from Ajax High School and Northwestern State University. He loved to play piano and do Ancestor Research.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ike and Verda Blue. Survivors are his children, Richard and Rebecca Blue of Ruston, Louisiana; brother, Philip Blue (Tommie) of Logansport, Louisiana; cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Marthaville Cemetery, Marthaville, Louisiana with Rev. Robert Davis and Rev. Rusty Hall officiating.

Thu
21
Dec

OLA BERNADETTE GUEDRY LAFFITTE

OLA BERNADETTE GUEDRY LAFFITTE

Ola Bernadette Laffitte of Mansfield, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on December 12, 2023. She was born on July 26, 1938, to Aynayd Gabriel Guedry and Bernadette Babin Guedry.

A visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023, located at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 943 Polk St. in Mansfield, Louisiana. Funeral services honoring the life of Ola were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023, located at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mansfield. Officiating the service was Father Mark Franklin. Interment was held at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Carmel, Louisiana.

Ola was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Bernard Hewitt Laffitte. Left to cherish her memory are sons, Paul Laffitte (Lisa Davidson), and Eddie Laffitte (Regina); granddaughter, Kelsey Davidson (Paul Lawrence); great-grandchildren, Caden Collins and Ivy Lawrence; along with sister, Marie Goutreau (Howard).

Thu
21
Dec

LOIS DIANE STEPHENS COX

LOIS DIANE STEPHENS COX

Lois Diane Cox of Mansfield, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on December 15, 2023 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born on December 12, 1955 to Eddie Marshall Stephens and Annie Ruth Dickerson Stephens.

A visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 located at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 943 Polk St. in Mansfield. Funeral services honoring the life of Lois were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the funeral home. Officiating the service was Bro. Wayne Jones. Interment was held at Bethel Cemetery in Bethel, Louisiana.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Annie Stephens. Left to cherish her memory include her husband, Bobby Cox; first cousins, Jimmy Stephens and wife Sandra, and Melba Gene; second cousins, Tammy Stephens, Lynn Stephens, Josh Glaze and Jeffrey Glaze; along with all other kin folks.

Thu
14
Dec

JEANETTE NORWOOD

JEANETTE NORWOOD

Graveside services celebrating the life of Jeanette Norwood will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Pelican Cemetery, Pelican, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Bro. William Valentine.

Jeanette was born February 18, 1945, to John and Kattie Atwood Valentine in Shreveport, Louisiana and entered into rest on Monday, December 4, 2023. Jeanette graduated from LSUS with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, and Masters plus in Computer Science. She retired from Louisiana Technical College in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Richard Norwood; sister, Joyce Bedsole; and a host of nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death are her parents, John and Kattie Atwood Valentine and three brothers, Johnny Valentine, Thomas Valentine and Leonard Valentine.

Wed
29
Nov

DEBORAH GAIL FOSHEE 5/22/56 – 11/19/23

DEBORAH GAIL FOSHEE 5/22/56 – 11/19/23

Deborah Gail Foshee, 67, of Logansport, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 19, 2023, in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born May 22, 1956, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Clarence and Odie Chreene Foshee.

Deborah was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Foshee, and sister, Charolette Foshee.

She is survived by her mother, Odie Chreene Foshee, sister, Rebecca Seago, brother, David Merle Foshee, six nephews, and numerous great nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on a later date.

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