Obituaries

Darryl W. Rogers entered in to eternal rest on June 16, 2023, at the age of 79.

Graveside funeral services were held at O.E. Price Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana. Visitation was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 19, 2023, prior to the service time at 11:00 a.m. Bro. Delman Rogers officiated.

Darryl was born October 4th, 1943, in Logansport, Louisiana, to Norman Lee Rogers and Marjorie Hill Rogers. His hobbies included backpacking and hiking around his New Mexico home. He loved visiting and reminiscing about the “old folks” as he called them. He had fond memories of the family’s Rogers Reunion, campsite, cookouts, and talking politics. Darryl loved all his family.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Rogers; nephew, Steve Rogers; and numerous cousins that will miss him.

Fly High, Darry!!! We want to thank Superior Hospice of Mansfield, Louisiana, and all his caretaker “angels”.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Mrs. Corley L. Dysart was held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Kilpatrick’s RoseNeath Chapel, Mansfield, Louisiana. Bro. Mike Naquin officiated the service. Interment followed at New Rockdale Cemetery, Mansfield, Louisiana. The visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the funeral home.

Corley was born on May 21, 1938, in Grand Bayou, Louisiana to Roxie and Courtney LaGars, Sr., and entered into rest on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at her home. Corley was a loving wife, mother, sister, and “Nana”. She loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and playing games with her grandchildren. She was an active member of Kingston Baptist Church and loved her fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. She enjoyed visiting with relatives and friends.

3/13/47 – 6/07/23

Funeral services celebrating the life of Charolette Foshee,76, of Logansport, was held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Logansport, 1009 Gum Street, Logansport, Louisiana. Reverend Shawn Thrapp and Reverend Charles Hall officiated. Interment followed at Cool Springs Cemetery, Logansport, Louisiana. The visitation was held from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at the church.

Charolette was born March 13, 1947, in Logansport, Louisiana to Clarence and Odie Foshee and entered into rest on Monday, June 5, 2023, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Left to cherish her memory is her mother, Odie Chreene Foshee; sisters, Deborah Gail Foshee and Rebecca Foshee Seago; brother, David Merle Foshee. Preceding her in death is her father, Clarence Stone Foshee.

David “Tandy” Copeland, Sr. was embraced by the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

The family received friends at the 9:00 a.m. visitation prior to the funeral at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Stonewall, Louisiana officiated by Rev. Mark Franklin.

He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana to Barbara Ann Crouch Copeland and Joe Edward Copeland Sr. (Papa Joe) in 1958. He was a graduate of Fair Park High School. Tandy was married to the love of his life, Donna, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church and they celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary earlier this year. They raised their children in Keachi, Louisiana living their lives to the fullest and creating a lifetime of beautiful memories.

JOY GAMBLE JOHNSON 9/26/25 – 5/31/23

Joy Gamble Johnson, 97, of Shreveport, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on May 31, 2023. She was born on September 26, 1925 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Elna and Toby Gamble.

A celebration of life honoring Joy will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 located at Wood Springs Baptist Church in Grand Cane, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Dean Register and Lee Dickson.

FRANKIE BLUNT SCRUGGS 6/29/40 – 5/15/23

Frankie Blunt Scruggs, 82, of Joaquin, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. The Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Joe Halliday officiating. Interment followed at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Joaquin.

Born June 29, 1940, in Logansport, Louisiana, Frankie is the daughter of Lawrence Carroll Blunt and Pearl House Blunt. She operated Scruggs, Inc. Frankie loved fishing with her grandchildren, cooking, gardening, and her dog, Toto. Squirrel hunting was also among her hobbies in her younger years. She was a member of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin.

Venita Mae Busher passed away late Tuesday evening, May 9, 2023, at the age of 83, loving wife of 52 years to John “J. B.” Busher who predeceased her. She is survived by her three children, Sharon Hinkley (wife of Keith) of Belle Chasse, LA, Jeffery Busher (husband of Dusty) of Pelion, SC and Mark Busher (husband of Margo) of Surprise, AZ. She was grandmother to eight grandchildren, Whit and Jody Hinkley, Bradley and Brittney Busher, Korie Kelly and Chelsy Toups, MaKenna and Laken Busher, and four great-grandchildren, Addison and Cason Busher and Kate and Colin Hinkley. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and friends and affectionately known to most as “Nita”.

James A. Greer, 80, of Greenwood, Arkansas went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the John L. McClellan Memorial Veteran’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.

He was born in 1942 in Kilgore, Texas and raised in Logansport, Louisiana. He later moved to Marshall, Texas where he married the love of his life, Donna Greer and raised their family. In 2015, they moved to Arkansas to be closer to their children and grandchildren.

James grew up hunting and fishing and had an interest in collecting arrowheads on the Sabine River. He was a US Army veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He faithfully served and was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Marshall for many years. He was an avid fan of the outdoors, especially beautiful views, the Dallas Cowboys and his many hats which he wore every day. He was a strong Christian family man, who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his loving and wonderful wife of 54 years.

11/03/75 - 4/18/23

Robert “Rusty” Dudley Timmons entered into eternal rest on April 18, 2023, at his home in Marthaville. He was born on November 3, 1975, in Shreveport to Herman and Earlene Timmons of Mansfield.

A visitation to celebrate his life was held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Bethel Congregational Methodist Church, 1511 Union Grove Road, Pleasant Hill, Louisiana. Funeral services were held at the same location on Monday, April 24 at 1:00 p.m.

After graduating from Bethel Christian Academy, Rusty furthered his education and began nursing school. He graduated in 1999 as an LPN and began his 24-year nursing career by caring for children through home health services. In 2005, Rusty transferred to the Willis-Knighton Health System where he served in several capacities, some including 6 tower, 8 tower, PICU and most recently, Quick Care.

BETTY JO ALLEN PRICE 8/16/54 - 3/29/23

Funeral services celebrating the life of Betty Jo Price were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, Louisiana. Burial followed at Lee Cemetery in Catuna, Louisiana. Officiating the service was Bro. Ray Darden. Visitation was held from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Betty Jo was born on August 16, 1954, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and entered into rest on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Left to cherish her memory includes her husband, Mel Price; parents, Betty and Harvey Allen; sons, Johnny Bennett, Jr. (Christy) and James Derek Bennett; stepson, Lee Price (Tanya); siblings, Connie McMellon (Danny), Ancul Bland, Cherri Darden (Ray), Linda Mitchell (Keith), and Bridgett Flanders(Stephen); six grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. Preceding her in death is her daughter, Channel Ainsworth.