Obituaries

SEPTEMBER 18, 1959 — SEPTEMBER 18, 2025

Vanessa Howell Efferson, 66, passed away surrounded by family in her home in Bossier on September 18th, 2025. Born on the same day in 1959 in Shreveport to Van C Howell and Lou Grimshaw Howell, Vanessa is preceded in death by her father Van. She is survived by her mother, Lou Howell; her brother Danny Howell; her sister Mary Virginia Howell; her husband Doug Efferson; her children Seth Butcher (wife Brittney Butcher), Samantha Walker, and Hannah Brown (husband Malek Brown); and her grandchildren Leah Walker, Kate Walker, and Leila Butcher.

MARCH 1, 1943 — AUGUST 29, 2025

Gyndell Fay Golden Henry went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 29, 2025, at the age of 82.

MARCH 8, 1937 — AUGUST 23, 2025

JULY 28, 1935 — AUGUST 21, 2025

Funeral services for William Osler Huckabay Jr. CAPT U.S.N. (Ret.) will be held at 2:00 p. m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at First Baptist Church, 543 Ockley Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held in the Parlor from 1:00 p. m. until time of service. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p. m. at Springville Cemetery in Coushatta, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Dr. Jeff Raines.

Bill was born July 28, 1935 in Mansfield, Louisiana, in DeSoto Parish and passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2025.

He graduated from Coushatta High School in 1953. He was extremely proud of his H.S. basketball team which won the 1953 Class B H.S. Championship.

JANUARY 15, 1941 — AUGUST 5, 2025

Graveside services celebrating the life of Ellen Elaine Goff, 84, were held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Highland Cemetery in Mansfield, Louisiana, with Bro. Mel Campbell officiating. The family will received friends from 11:00 a.m. until service time, Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home 943 Polk St. Mansfield, Louisiana. Ellen was born on January 15, 1941, in Shreveport, Louisiana and passed away August 5, 2025,. Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Goff; mother-in-law Mable Hawthorne; and brother, Stan Szyary. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Darrell Goff (Lori), Troy Goff (Jennifer), and Jason Goff (Angelia); grandchildren, Ben Goff (Sara), Jessica Cognevich (Randy), Jacob Goff, Braden Goff (Macy), Mason Goff (Abby), Hunter Huey (Brooke), and Austin Goff; great grandchildren, Olivia Cognevich, Randy Beau Cognevich, Easton Goff, Nixon Goff, and Athena Drohan.

JUNE 13, 1956 — JULY 28, 2025

Funeral services celebrating the life of Oliver Allen Springer, 69, were held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 1, 2025, at Union Springs Baptist Church, 1076 Hwy 191, Converse, Louisiana, with Rev. Ronnie Osborne officiating. Interment followed in the Union Springs Cemetery in Converse, Louisiana. The family received friends from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Union Springs Baptist Church. Oliver was born on June 13, 1956, in Converse, Louisiana to Johnnie Lewis Springer and Eva Mae Drawhorne and passed away peacefully July 28, 2025, in Converse, Louisiana.

A man who lived a life most men would dream of multiple times over, and one very few have truly achieved. Andy was born in Pueblo, Colorado, in 1945, to Alcus and Mary Anderson, both of whom served in the Navy. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, his only sister Cynthia Ferno, and his loving wife Penny J. Anderson. He is survived by his only son, Adam L. Anderson, his grandchildren, Ashley L. Evans-Newman, Kristopher C. Evans-Newman, Anna L. Anderson, Angus L. Anderson, Austin L. Anderson, and Alise L. Anderson, and numerous extended family members and loving friends.

DECEMBER 2, 1950 — JULY 27, 2025

Lula Elizabeth Salter, lovingly known as Beth, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, at the age of 74. A devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, Beth’s life was defined by selflessness, humor, and boundless love.

JUNE 10, 1954 — JULY 7, 2025

James Ray Adams, 71, of Longview, Texas passed away on July 7, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. He was born June 10, 1954, in Mansfield, Louisiana to Hattie Nelwyn “Nel” and James Rayburn “Ray” Adams.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nel and Ray Adams; brother, Buba Adams; and sister- in-law, Darlene Adams.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Debbie Adams; daughter, Amanda Nash and husband, James; son, James Ray Adams, Jr. and wife Danielle; and daughters, Stacy Araune, and Sara Wood; grandchildren, Kara Hooper, Allison Rains, Samuel Adams, Justin Nash, Jake Araune, Julia Adams; and great grandchild, Hayes Sojka; nephew William Adams and wife Emily.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in James’s honor to Beulah Baptist Church, 3417 Hwy 481, Mansfield, Louisiana 71052.

NOVEMBER 8, 1940 — JUNE 17, 2025

Frankie Hughes Lollar, 84, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025. Born on November 8, 1940, and raised in Mansfield, LA, Frank lived a full and fearless life — one marked by laughter, generosity, and a love for both people and adventure. A natural storyteller with a sharp wit and a twinkle in his eye, Frank made friends everywhere he went. His kind and giving heart left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. Whether he was cracking a well-timed joke or showing up with a helping hand, he made life brighter for the people around him. Frank served in the U.S. Army, where he literally jumped into life — parachuting out of planes and leaning into every adrenaline rush he could find. That bold spirit followed him throughout his years. He loved water skiing, kayaking, and anything that gave him a thrill. He lived with intention — never afraid to take a leap, whether off a dock or into a new opportunity.