Obituaries

Wed
13
Mar

KATHRYN ELIZABETH BELL 9/05/42 – 3/01/24

KATHRYN ELIZABETH BELL 9/05/42 – 3/01/24

Kathryn Elizabeth Bell, 81, of Mansfield, LA, passed away to eternal rest on March 1, 2024, after a long illness. She was born on September 5, 1942, in Corpus Christi, and raised in the small south Texas town of Raymondville.

She will be missed by her husband, Samie Don Bell; her daughters, Tami Bell Seago and Jeanie Bell Bacon; her son, John Wesley Bell; her grandchildren, Cody Seago, Elizabeth Seago, Kenny Bacon, and Mariah Bryan; and five great-grandchildren. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Ike and Nell Graham; her infant son, Baby Bell; and her sisters, Shirley Mullins and Barbara Marsh.

Kathy was a devoted wife and mother who found beauty in everything. She had a passion for photography, painting and enjoying nature.

Thu
07
Mar

BERTHA STEVENS 4/27/36 – 2/22/24

BERTHA STEVENS 4/27/36 – 2/22/24

Funeral services celebrating the life of Bertha Stevens was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Blue Ridge Methodist Church, 3500 Hwy 175, Pleasant Hill, Louisiana. Officiating the service was Bro. David Hall and Bro. Glynn Howard. Interment followed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Louisiana. Visitation was held Sunday, from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at the church.

Bertha was born April 27, 1936, in Pelican, Louisiana to Maye Baker and Jack Fisher. She entered into rest on Thursday, February 22, 2024, in Bossier City, Louisiana.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Maye Baker and Jack Fisher; first husband, Willie Cobbs; second husband, Dalton Stevens; son, Gary Cobbs; sisters, Jackie Smith, Joyce Whatley; grandsons, T-Bo Cobbs, Sammy Cobbs, and Ty Cobbs; and son-in-law, Mark Austin.

Thu
29
Feb

NATALIE BROWN GATES BURR 10/14/27 – 2/20/24

NATALIE BROWN GATES BURR 10/14/27 – 2/20/24

Natalie Brown Gates Burr, 96 went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, where she was reunited with family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2024, at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Chapel, 943 Polk Street, Mansfield, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, from noon until time of service at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Brother Ricky McDonald will be officiating with Brother Tommy Patton assisting. Interment for family and friends will follow at the Mitchell Cemetery, Sistrunk Loop, Mitchell, Louisiana.

Thu
29
Feb

CHERYL KIM LEWIS SMITH 10/29/57 – 2/14/24

CHERYL KIM LEWIS SMITH 10/29/57 – 2/14/24

Cheryl Kim Smith, 66, of Mansfield, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, surrounded by her children. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church in Carmel, Louisiana with Bro. David Thompson officiating. Burial followed in Sloan Cemetery, Carmel, Louisiana. The family received friends on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel, 943 Polk St. Mansfield, Louisiana.

She was born October 29, 1957, to Lynn and Marie Lewis. Kim loved her grandbabies and spoiled them often and enjoyed watching all her boys play ball. She also loved going to the lake and fishing every chance she got. She also loved taking her “road trips”.

Wed
21
Feb

REMEMBERING DESOTO DEPUTY DONNA RICHARDSON-BELOW

REMEMBERING DESOTO DEPUTY DONNA RICHARDSON-BELOW
REMEMBERING DESOTO DEPUTY DONNA RICHARDSON-BELOW

On February 12, the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Department paused to remember Dy. Donna Richardson- Below, a precious life that was taken all too soon, just four years ago today. DPSO’s thoughts remain with her friends, family, and coworkers who miss her dearly, with her infectious smile and welcoming soul.

Thu
15
Feb

KEITH ALAN ANDERSON

KEITH ALAN ANDERSON

KEITH ALAN ANDERSON

1/08/75 – 2/01/24

Keith Alan Anderson, 49, of Logansport, La, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, in Shreveport LA. Keith was born in Slidell, LA on January 8, 1975. Visitation was held at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA on Tuesday February 6th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., with services at 2:00 p.m. Burial followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Stanley. Bro. Rusty Hall officiated.

Keith graduated from Logansport High School in 1994. Following graduation, Keith enlisted in the Army and served as a tank mechanic. He returned home and worked in the family business, Anderson Feed and also worked as a dredge operator for DT Midstream.

Keith loved his children Emilee and Lane! He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and raising a garden to share vegetables with his neighbors and friends.

Wed
07
Feb

ROY DENNIS “RD” HILDEBRAND

ROY DENNIS “RD” HILDEBRAND

ROY DENNIS “RD” HILDEBRAND

4/08/57 – 1/29/24

Thu
01
Feb

CHARLENE TEASLEY HAGAR 9/20/25 – 1/24/24

CHARLENE TEASLEY HAGAR 9/20/25 – 1/24/24

Charlene Hager, age 98, of Shreveport, Louisiana went to be with her Lord Wednesday, January 24, 2024, in Garden Park Nursing Facility. Charlene was born September 20, 1925. Her parents were Ed and Myrtle Teasley. Charlene attended Many High School. Soon after graduating from high school Charlene met the love of her life, Herman Hager. They were married for 68 years. Herman was manager of the Beall’s Department Store in Mansfield, Louisiana. Charlene was happiest when working along beside Herman. Charlene loved Mansfield and had many happy memories from her years there. It was there that her children Sharon and Scott were born and raised. She loved being active in any activity they were a part of. Charlene and Herman moved to Shreveport. After moving there, they became members of Brookwood Baptist Church. Charlene loved her church family and was loved by them.

Thu
25
Jan

JOHNNY HOUSTON “COACH” HAYNES

JOHNNY HOUSTON “COACH” HAYNES

 7/18/31 – 1/15/24

Johnny Houston Haynes, 92, of Logansport, Louisiana passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, and was born July 18, 1931. He was known as Coach Johnny Haynes but to most he was “Coach”. Coach Haynes played Varsity football for four years and was on the varsity track team for two years at Springhill High School. He was inducted into the Springhill High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Coach Haynes graduated from Northwestern State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education in 1953 with a Major in Health and P.E. and a Minor in Math and graduated Stephen F. Austin in 1964 with a Master of Education Degree. Plus-30 graduate hours attained NSU in 1973.

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.

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