Obituaries

APRIL 7, 2009 — JUNE 3, 2025

This is where the Cowboy Rides Away William Henry “Bill” Morton passed away on May 29, 2025 in Mansfield, Louisiana.

Bill, also known as Dad, Diddums and most importantly, Biggie, was born March 1, 1944 in Mansfield, Louisiana to Madge Worsham Morton and James Millard Morton. Bill grew up in the Lula community attended Stanley High School where he began at an early age cultivating his love of the cattle industry. After high school, Bill attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge where he lived in the new agriculture dorm under the stadium seats of his beloved Tiger Stadium. After his time at LSU, Bill enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he proudly served his country. Bill was stationed in Europe and loved to tell stories of his time in the Air Force, much to his daughters’ dismay.

Funeral Services for Joan Bagley Shadowens were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home. Visitation was held on May 13.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 — MAY 7, 2025

DECEMBER 23, 1951 — APRIL 22, 2025

Mary “Mary Mac” McCasland Thompson April 26, 1944 – May 1, 2025

Mary Mac Thompson of Logansport, Louisiana passed away on May 1, 2025 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born on April 26, 1944 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Glen and Elizabeth McCasland.

APRIL 17, 1937 — APRIL 6, 2025

APRIL 10, 1954 — APRIL 11, 2025

Funeral services celebrating the life of Eddie Price “Sketti” Gallaspy, 71, was held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 943 Polk Street, Mansfield, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Pastor Vernese Curry Green. Burial will follow at Gallaspy Cemetery, Mansfield, Louisiana. The family received friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Mansfield’s Roseneath funeral home.

Eddie was born April 10, 1954 to Hewitt and Marie Gallaspy in Mansfield, Louisiana. He entered into eternal rest on April 11, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Eddie was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Dianne Gallaspy; parents, Hewitt and Marie Gallaspy; infant sister; and sister, Bonnie Goodman.

8/20/39 — 3/27/25

Funeral services for Mary Evelyn Reynolds Hammontree, age 85, were held at Bailey Funeral Home in Springhill, LA on Saturday April 5, 2025 at 10:00 am with Brother David Permenter and Brother Clay Fuqua officiating. Interment was at Cotton Valley Cemetery in Cotton Valley, LA following the funeral service under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home. Funeral visitation was held at Bailey Funeral Home in Springhill, LA on Friday, April 4, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. She was born August 20, 1939 to father, John Foney Reynolds, and mother, Bertie Crowder Reynolds on the Crowder farm 3 miles north of Springhill, LA in Lafayette County Arkansas and died Thursday, March 27, 2025 in Shreveport, LA after a brief illness and is now in the presence of Jesus Christ in Heaven.

1/18/27 — 3/29/25