Thomas Rodolph Felts, Jr.

BOSSIER CITY, LA –  Tommy Felts departed this life on Thursday, November 30, 2017 to be forever peaceful in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was 80 years old. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 4, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Calvin Hubbard officiating. Interment will follow the service at the adjoining cemetery.

Mr. Felts graduated from Bossier High School and was a member at Barksdale Baptist Church. He retired from the U S Postal Service and later, as a School Crossing Guard, helping the neighborhood kids cross the street at Central Park Elementary. His life-long passion started early in life, including all things wood and used, from his days at T.R.Felts & Sons Millworks, to more recent years of creating treasured pieces from old and broke n items.

Mr. Felts is preceded in death by his parents, T.R. Felts, Sr. and Anabel Gray Felts, and former spouses, Joan and Neve. He is survived by wife Miriam, brothers Larry Felts (Carole) and Don Felts (Judy). Also surviving are his children Susan Felts Lefebvre (Tom), Kathy Felts-Ashby (Edward), Ed Felts (Cathy), Rainey Felts Lang (Rob), Melanee Romero (Casey), Jay Felts (Kelly) and step-children Rhonda Schnell (Peter), Jack Dysart (Cheryl), Carla Breland and Mark Dysart. Additional survivors are seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and one great great grandson, as well as nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Tom Lefebvre, Edward Ashby, Rob Lang, Casey Romero, Jerome’Vailes, and Kris Bustamento. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Association or Barksdale Baptist Church. The family expresses a special Thank You to the staff a t Pilgrim Manor and WK Bossier Hospital for their extended care.

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Billie D. Williams Stevens

Benton, LA – On December 2, 2017, Billie D. Williams Stevens, passed away at Whispering Pines Nursing Home, Plain Dealing, LA, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  A brief graveside service followed by a memorial service will be held at Cottage Grove Memorial Presbyterian cemetery and church at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 8, 2017.  Officiating will be Reverend Diane Brown and Reverend Rhodes Stipp.

Billie was born on October 28, 1928, in Vivian, LA, the daughter of Fletcher A. Williams and Mattie Louvinia Gryder Williams.  She married Harry R. Stevens of Benton in 1946.  He predeceased Billie on April 16, 2006.  Billie had five siblings, Bennie Williams, Howard Williams, Ann W. Hawkins, Inez W. Demske, and Carol W. Sanford, all who have predeceased her.  She is survived by son Barry L. Stevens and wife Beverly, granddaughters Regan S. Thrasher (Dr. Andrew J. Thrasher III) and Nicole R. Stevens, great grandchildren, Andrew J. Thrasher, IV and Zoe Nicole Thrasher.  She is also survived by brother-in-law Billy Sanford, and numerous nephews and nieces in Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, California, and Michigan.

Billie grew up in the Cottage Grove Presbyterian Church, but later became a member of Red River Baptist Church in Benton, where she taught Sunday School for 22 years.  She then renewed her membership at Cottage Grove.

After graduation, Billie worked as a librarian for Bossier Parish Library system from 1950 to 1984.  She served the libraries in Bossier City, Benton, Haughton, Plain Dealing, and Elm Grove.  She helped to establish the bookmobile service that took books to children and adults in rural Bossier Parish until 1968.  She assisted John A. Manry in the research required to publish the history of Bossier Parish, as well as a history of Cottage Grove Memorial Presbyterian Church.  She was active in the DAV and the American Legion Auxiliaries.  She was also a member of “The Gathering” a group of women from the Plain Dealing, Rocky Mount, and Benton areas.  Billie and Harry were members of a community action group that was responsible for raising funds to create and equip the Benton Volunteer Fire Department, which later became District #4 for Bossier Parish.  She continued to support this department until her ability was taken from her by Alzheimer’s.  She was also instrumental in the creation of and participation in the Operation Blessing program of the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Department.  Under Sheriff Vol Dooley, she supported the program that provided library services to inmates in the Parish jail.  She was a quiet Christian woman who, when she saw a need, tried to fulfill it.

Honorary pallbearers will be members from Fire District #4.

Special thanks are extended to all staff members and residents of Whispering Pines Nursing Home as well as Regional Hospice, for the tender and loving care given to Billie.  She would not have survived this long without your great care, love, and support.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cottage Grove Memorial Cemetery Fund, 250 Thornton Road, Plain Dealing, LA 71064 or the charity of your choice.

Bailey Funeral Home
Plain Dealing, LA
318-326-4258

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Margaret Laree Martin Kumpf

Plain Dealing, LA – Margaret Laree Martin Kumpf was born June 24, 1933 to Carrie Bell Bundy Martin and Joe Martin, from Plain Dealing, Louisiana where she spent her childhood. She passed from this world on December 3, 2017 in Round Rock, Texas. We rejoice in the confident knowledge of her continuing eternal life in the presence of God.

Laree was married to Thomas Charles Kumpf for 29 years until his death in 1982. They spent more than 20 years moving around as an Air Force family to Texas, Guam and North Dakota prior to retiring in San Antonio. They later moved to Bossier City, Louisiana were she resided for 34 years and was a member of the Airline Church of Christ.

Margaret, as she was known professionally, worked as a registered nurse for more than 45 years and was a member of the American Nurses Association, retiring as a head nurse from Overton Brooks VA Hospital in Shreveport, La. She was an active member of the retired nurses association. Laree served her community making quilts for Bossier Kids, and as a long-time worker in the Shared Harvest Kitchen ministry in Bossier City.

Laree is survived by her Sister Betty Jo Barnett, three children and their spouses; Lora Schneider (John), Don Kumpf (Penny), Alice Batte (Greg); grandchildren Chris Schneider, Justin Schneider, Eric Kumpf, Ben Kumpf, Kyle Batte, Casey Batte Overturf, Kelly Batte; and 6 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 pm, Friday, December 8, 2017 at the Bailey Funeral Home in Plain Dealing, Louisiana. The funeral service will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Plain Dealing Church of Christ followed by a brief graveside service at Plain Dealing Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Bossier Kids Foster Care or Shared Harvest Kitchen.

Bailey Funeral Home
Plain Dealing, LA
318-326-4258

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Cheryl Ann Ferrell

Benton, LA – In remembrance of CHERYL ANN FERRELL aka “CECILE”, born April 15,1957, Peacefully departed November 26, 2017,at the age of 60, after a long battle with COPD.
She was married to Troy Ferrell on December 16, 1988. She was a Mother to Aaron Mittelstaedt, Dara Kuntz, Katie Rojas, Cody Ferrell and Megan Ferrell. She was a much loved Daughter of James and Roberta Maloney, Big sister to Barbie Prudhome and Susan McGowan. She loved the peace of ocean waves and cool sand between her toes. She now walks with her savior, Jesus Christ, in heaven. She will be missed by everyone that knew her. She had a special place in her heart for 11 grandchildren and many rescue dogs. A special day of remembrance of her life will be held on Saturday, December 16 2017 at 109 Preston Bay Circle, Benton, Louisiana 71006 at 2 PM.

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Myrna Ketchens

ELM GROVE, LA – Myrna Loy Dumas Ketchens was born January 11, 1933, in Walkerville, Arkansas, to Ernest F. Dumas and Carmen Ercell Daily Dumas. She joined her parents; her husband of nearly 60 years, William F. Ketchens; her brother, Delbert Dumas and his wife, Jessie Dumas; and her brother Danny Dumas in Heaven on December 4, 2017. Her family will accept visitors from 12 p.m. until service time on Thursday, December 7, 2017, with funeral and graveside services to follow at 2 p.m., officiated by Ed Phillips. All will be held at Hillcrest Memorial in Haughton, Louisiana.

Myrna, Mom, was also lovingly called “Mammaw” by most. She did things her own way in life, as we have seen. Nothing was textbook. As her niece, Gwen, said, “She’s writing her own book.” She loved flowers and had the most beautiful flower gardens. She also loved playing cards with her family and friends. She was an Eastern Star, a believer in Jesus Christ, and was baptized in a creek many, many years ago.

Her happiest times were with her children, grandchildren, and great granddaughters. She said she had “the prettiest great granddaughters in the world.”And she loved being in the middle of it all, whether it was watching them play sports, win pageants or play baby dolls, doctor and vet. She loved us all, and she will live in our hearts forever.

Left to cherish her memory are her son, Michael D. Ketchens of Shreveport; daughter and favorite son-in-law, Janet and Joe Walker of Elm Grove; her granddaughter, Dawn Brossette of Bossier City; grandson, Dustin Walker, and wife, Piathip, of Bossier City; grandsons, Daniel Walker and Dalton Walker, both of Elm Grove; and great granddaughters, Isabelle Stevens and Sophia Walker, both of Bossier City; as well as two nieces and five nephews.
Pallbearers will be Mike Ketchens, Joe Walker, Dustin Walker, Daniel Walker, Dalton Walker and Richard Dumas.

We would like to thank everyone in the medical profession who gave continued care for our Mom, especially the Willis Knighton Hospice Team, who will forever hold a special place in our hearts for all of the love and care they have given to our Mom and our entire family.

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Shirley Marler

BOSSIER CITY, LA – Shirley Marler was born February 24, 1936 in Greenville, TX and claimed her heavenly reward on December 6, 2017 after a sudden illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joel Dunn, Sr. and Thelma Dunn;, brothers, Joel Dunn, Jr. and Kenneth Dunn. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Jerry Marler, Sr. of Bossier City, LA; son, Jerry Marler, Jr. (Patty) of Covington, LA, daughter, Suellen G. Gallier (Mac) Spanaway, WA, son, Jeffery Marler, Sr. (Kenda), Omaha, NE; sister, Betty Bias, Ellisville, MS; 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Visitation is Sunday, December 10, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Rose-Neath Bossier. Services will be conducted Monday, December 11, 2017 at 10 a.m., with Rev. Harrell Shelton and Rev. Buster Page officiating. Interment will follow at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville, LA.

Shirley was a member of Airline Baptist Church and the Grace Sunday School class. Her greatest joy was singing in the church choir and visiting with residents at The Bloom of Bossier, where she resided.

Shirley was a caring and compassionate ICU Nurse at hospitals in Tucson, AZ and Bossier City until her retirement in 1993. She was greatly respected by her co-workers, doctors, patients and patient’s family members.

Honoring Shirley as pallbearers will be, Jim Tharp, Dennis Wilson, Marvin Young, Ken Bush, David Wyatt and Jason Marler. Honorary pallbearer will be Brian Nix.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the dedicated Bossier City Fire Dept. EMT’s and the doctors and nurses a! t Willis Knighton Pierremont ER for their compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Airline Baptist Church Building Fund or a charity of your choice.

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Charlotte Elaine Nicholson Bouillon

Benton, LA – Charlotte Elaine Nicholson Bouillon, Age 61 of Benton, LA, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017. She was surrounded by family and friends as she left this Earth and welcomed into the arms of Jesus and the love of her life.

She was born December 16, 1955, in Minden, LA. She is the daughter of Pierce and Dot Nicholson. She is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Joseph Alan Bouillon. She is survived by her parents; her daughter, Stacey Renee’ Bouillon Philyaw and husband, Larry; her son, Joseph Brian Bouillon and wife, Courtney; her four grandchildren, Ben, Lainey, Trevor, and Lexy; her two sisters, Jeannine and husband Charles Rosson and Stacy Gates; niece and nephews, Melissa, Jonathon, Jason, Josh and their families.

Charlotte loved Jesus and made Him the Lord of her life at Vacation Bible School when she was a little girl. Throughout her life, her priorities were living for the Lord and raising her family in church. Charlotte’s heart and passion was serving the Lord through teaching children of all ages. Growing up you would find her at the lake with her family, the Davis family and friends.

Charlotte loved spending time at the ball parks with her children and grandchildren.  She loved collecting antiques and spending time with new and old friends.  She enjoyed time with her family and friends more than anything!  She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, & meme and will be missed greatly by all.
Friends and family are invited to attend visitation at Cypress Baptist Church on Tuesday, December 12th from 12:30-1:30pm and the Celebration of Life Service to follow at 2:00 pm.

The family would like to say a special thank you to two special friends of Charlotte’s, Sherry Yorba and Nelda Altimus, who took care of her during her last moments on earth and to the Willis Knighton Bossier ER staff & Universtity Neuro ICU staff for the care they gave to her and the family.

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Virginia Ann O’Glee Tyler

BOSSIER CITY, LA – Graveside services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Virginia Ann O’Glee Tyler will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 11, 2017, at Centuries Memorial Park, officiated by Pastor Bryan P. Hicks. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. prior to the graveside service.

Virginia was born on October 29, 1935, in Walkers Creek, AR and passed away on the morning of December 8, 2017.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Robert “Bob” Tyler; parents, Richard and Lila O’Glee; three brothers, and three sisters. Left to cherish Virginia’s memory are her children, Belinda and Cliff Thrash, Ronnie and Tammy Wooden, Donna Delancey, David “Mark” and Mary Ann Wooden; grandchildren, Ann Marie, Jessica, Melissa, Heather, Lila, Matthew, Kelli, David, and Chris; great-grandchildren, Christian, Hannah, Clarissa, Jacob, Isabel, Natalie, Alex, Ardrejas, Alexis, Gabby, Abigail, Brent, and Claire; and great-great-grandchild, Isaiah.

You may offer condolences to the family by visiting www.centuriesmemorialfh. com.

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Jeanelle Ann Heard Berger

BOSSIER CITY, LA – On Thursday, December 7, 2017, Jeanelle Ann Heard Berger passed away suddenly and unexpectedly as the result of a tragic accident in Shreveport, LA.
Visitation for Jeanelle Heard Berger will be held Wednesday evening at Osborn Funeral Home from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Memorial services will be held Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Asbury United Methodist Church in Bossier City at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Matt Rawle officiating. Friends and family will gather in the Seekers Room following the services. Inurnment will be at 2:30 p.m. at the Old Town Cemetery in Haynesville, LA.

Jeanelle Ann Heard (Berger) was born August 14, 1945, in Haynesville, LA to parents Darelle Lee & Faustine Heard. She attended school in Haynesville, graduating from Haynesville High School in 1963. Many life-long friends hips were formed there. Jeanelle attended Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, where she majored in Physical Education. She married her high school sweetheart, William Beene (“Bill”) Berger, and they lived in Natchitoches while Billy completed his degree. They moved to the Shreveport-Bossier area in 1969. Later, Jeanelle taught boy’s PE and coached girls’ softball at St. John’s Catholic School, which she greatly enjoyed.

Jeanelle was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, and could often be found volunteering and tending to others in need. She had an adventurous spirit and loved to travel with her family, as well as with friends in the Shreveport Power Squadron. She had a quick wit and a quicker temper; she never met a stranger, and had a heart of pure gold.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 plus years, William Beene Berger, her two daughters and sons-in-law, Nanc y Berger-Schneider & Tim Schneider of Shreveport and Julie & Paul Templin of Bossier City, five grandchildren, William Alexander (Alex) Schneider, Zachary (Zach) Armond Schneider, Nicholas (Nick) Berger Schneider, William Henry Templin, and Vivian Geneva Templin, as well as a sister, Jeanette Faye Heard Dunehoo and brother in-law Larry Patrick (Pat) Dunehoo, niece Janine Dunehoo Blaker of Victoria, Texas, three nieces-in-law, one nephew-in-law, and countless scores of friends from all over the world.

Jeanelle Ann Heard Berger will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends, who hope that she will be remembered most of all by laughter through tears and by good memories, rather than sad.

The family requests donations in her name in lieu of flowers to one of Jeanelle’s favorite charities-St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and Habitat for Humanity.

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William Vernon Chapman

BOSSIER CITY, LA – William Vernon Chapman, Jr. passed away at the age of 65 on December 8, 2017. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 11, 2017 from 12 – 2 p.m. at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home in the chapel. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 2 p.m.

Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia and father, William Sr. What a reunion that will be! Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Joyce Chapman; his sisters, Mary Seale and husband Mike, Cheryl Kitchings and husband Maxie; daughters Krista Iadarola and husband Dave, Kendra Wheeler and husband Chris; step-daughters, Tiffany Kalin and husband Jason, Shelly Clark and husband Greg; grandchildren, Mallory, Hunter, Dustin, Dylan, Ricky, Cheyenne, Jordan, Rebecca, Abby and Zoe. Bill also leaves behind nephew Matt, his wife Emily, their children Ella and Esther, niece Jennifer, her husband Michael, niece Savannah, nephew Garrett, niece Katie Jo, and niece Emma. Bill loved each and every one with all his heart.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made to the Food Pantry ministry of Freedom Church, Bossier City, LA.

Arrangements under the direction of Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home, Haughton, LA.

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Gloria Jeanette Moore

Haughton, LA – Gloria Jeanette Moore, age 81 of Haughton, was called home on December 4, 2017 to be reunited with her only love Benjamin Thomas Moore, Sr. and her parents Winnifred and Lester Scott, Sr. and brother; Richard Scott.

Left to cherish Gloria’s memory are: her sons; Benjamin and wife Evelyn, Johnny and David; also brother, Billy Scott, 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren.

A memorial service to celebrate Gloria will be held at a later date.

Arrangements pending under the direction of Right Choice Cremation of Bossier City, LA. For further information please go to http://www. rightchoicecremation. com

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Lenora Wells Keith

Bossier City, LA – Lenora Wells Keith, published poet and writer, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, December 9, 2017. Surrounded in the previous weeks by the family and friends she loved so much, so close to the Holidays she adored, Lenora took her final breaths completely at peace with the life she lived and the memories she left behind.

Lenora was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth, and Father, Dana, of Massachusetts and her husband, Lonnie, of Bossier City. Loss is never easy, but we find things to live for, reasons to keep fighting. Nora’s reasons to exist according to her were her children Debbie, Ray, and Karen; her grandchildren: Jeremy, Jennifer, Elizabeth, Keith, Ray Jr, Amanda, and Joseph; and her great grandchildren: Stephanie, James, Brandon, Noah, Daxton, Natalie, Nathan, Jamie, and Gabe. And countless “adopted” loved ones she considered her family such as Bob and Helen Lewis and John and Mary Duer.

Also the many hearts our sweet Nora touched at First Bossier. We could go on and on about her willingness to donate her time and help to any cause they deemed worthy. We couldn’t be more proud to call her our mother and grandmother. When the world loses the light from a soul as bright as Nora’s the day seems a little dimmer. Rest in peace Granny Nora and we wish you a Merry and White Christmas in Heaven.

A Life Celebration in honor of Mrs. Keith is scheduled for Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Brother Dan Turner from First Bossier will serve as officiant. Interment will follow in Hill Crest Memorial Park. The family will welcome friends from 5 PM to 7 PM on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at the funeral home.

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Charles DeVault Hinkle IV

BOSSIER CITY/ SHREVEPORT, LA – Chuck Hinkle was born September 19, 1924 in Hoopeston Ilinois to Ruby Vines Hinkle and Charles DeVault Hinkle. He passed away December 6, 2017 at the age of 93 at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home surrounded by his loving family.

On June 6, 1947 he married the love of his life, Marian Schulz , his “Poopsie” and they brought into the world 4 daughters, Christine Thompson (Richard), Sharon Scales (Robert), Marsha Pedro (Joseph) and Debra Gauthreaux (Guy). From this group of four daughters came 12 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren to love and spoil their “PawPaw”. Chuck served for four years during World War II in the navy as a Seebee. His final work with the Seebees was as part of the construction crew that put together the runway on Tinnean for the use by the Enola Gay going to Japan.

Chuck graduated from University of Texas and went to work for Sears Roebuck & Co retiring after 36 years of faithful service. He found great joy in working with the Boy Scouts as troop leader and as Big Brother in the Boys Club mentoring program. He even served as President of Broadmoor’s Men Golf Association, enjoying all the relationships developed there.

Many of his years were spent filling the pulpits at small country churches around the area that couldn’t afford a preacher, and that time spent was of great joy for him. His church, Kings Highway Christian Church was very dear to him as he served in many capacities of leadership, Deacon, Elder & Sunday School Teacher and even organizer of the golf tournaments enjoyed by his friends within the congregation.

Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Marian, his four daughters and their families and his younger brother, Lyle Hinkle of Loveland, Colorado. Memorial Services for Chuck will be Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Kings Highway Christian Church. Visitation with the family in the church parlor at 10 AM and Celebration of Life Services at 11AM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Kings Highway Christian Church or The North Louisiana Volunteers of American for Elder and Veteran services.

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David D. Hollis, Jr.

HAUGHTON, LA – David Dalton Hollis, Jr. was born April 20, 1934 and passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on December 12, 2017 at the age of 83.

David was born in Lillie, LA to Eva and David Dalton Hollis, Sr., who moved the family to Haughton. He attended Haughton High School, met Freda Hughes, started his family and went on to make a life in the automobile industry where he greatly impacted the people with whom he worked.

In 1981, he was appointed as the first President of the UAW when General Motors opened its doors in Shreveport. He went on to serve as president of Local 2166, the largest union in the Shreveport-Bossier area, for 13 years though his career as UAW president spanned 17 years. He loved sports, never missing a chance to root for his family members, local high school teams, and the Northwestern Demons, LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints.

He also enjoyed being outdoors where he spent much of his time working on his land, hunting and fishing. He had a great love of music and enjoyed listening to his grandson Josh, or bluegrass, blues and jazz with family and friends. He had an undeniable energy and was rarely seen sitting still. His strong and giving spirit made him a man that could be counted on to drop everything and help friends and family, as well as any person in need.

Services celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2 pm at Hill Crest Memorial Chapel. Officiating will be John Haigler and Jerry Kennedy. Interment will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Park. Prior to the service, the family is welcoming friends for a visitation that will begin at 1 pm.

Mr. Hollis was preceded in death by his parents Eva and Dalton Hollis; brothers: Jerry Hollis, Bobby Hollis and J.W. Hollis; one sister: Billie Ruth Reynolds Taylor; one son: Mike Hollis; and one grandson: Matt Hollis.

Left to cherish his memory are two sons: Steve Hollis and wife Terri and Ted Hollis and wife Stephanie; two daughters: Nancy Devers and husband Taylor and Candy Cash; one daughter-in-law Janice Hollis Abendroth and husband Tim; eleven grandchildren: Brian Hollis (Tiffany Schleif), Jason Doerner (Casey), Kara Lindsay (Tim), Amy Norcross (Jeff), Carla McWil-liams, Josh Hollis (Emily), Cassie Ennis (Kienen), Emily and Ethan Cash, Madeleine Hollis, Emma Hollis; twelve great grandchildren: Kaylee and Jaryn Lindsay, Ashley Hollis, Connor Norcross, Jade Graves, Matt Hollis, Preston Doerner, Addison Norcross, Brentlee and Bryce Linson, Kambri Ennis and Arthur Hollis; 2 brothers: Ricky Hollis and Sammy Hollis and wife Cathy; sister-in-law: Marcelle Hollis; former wife: Freda Hughes Hinze; and good friend: Ann Monroe.

Pallbearers will be Pete Reynolds, Tim Hollis, Tommy Hollis, Brian Hollis, Jason Doerner and Matt Hollis.

Condolences may be shared at www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com.

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Linda Gates

BOSSIER CITY, LA – Linda Hunter Gates, 68, of Bossier City, LA, entered into rest on December 10th 2017, at her home, surrounded by family.

Linda worked in food and beverage her entire life, retiring from Boomtown Casino. She was preceeded in death by her mother, Shirley Anderson Hunter, son, Thomas Reed and brothers, Clois (Lamar) Hunter, Gary Hunter and Sandy Hunter.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Louie Russell Gates, daughters, Kimberly Hunter and Katie Gates (Ryan Elliott), Grandchildren Taylor and Jared Reed, Jordan Juneau, Anjalena Ford, and Alexis Reed, Daughter in Law, Ashlee Reed.

A memorial service will be held in her honor at Shreveport First Church of the Nazarene, 8429 E Kingston Road, Shreveport, LA on Saturday Dec 16th at 1:30pm. Special thanks to everyone at Hospice of Shreveport Bossier. “The word is we are FAMILY and take care of each other. Love you “ Mom

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David Richard Moore

BOSSIER CITY, LA – Graveside services celebrating the life of David Richard Moore will be held on Monday, December 18, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Hill Crest Memorial Park. Officiating will be The Very Reverend Alston Johnson, Dean of St. Mark’s Cathedral. David’s family will hold a visitation for all family and friends from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday at his daughter’s home located at 126 Centenary Circle, Shreveport, Louisiana 71104.

David Moore was born at his family’s home in the Loess Hills of Turin, Iowa on September 1, 1940. He passed away at age 77 surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 after a lengthy illness.

David grew up helping farm his family’s land in the Loess Hills where his respect for hard work and determination were born. Surviving polio as a small child he went on to graduate from Castana High School in Castana, Iowa. David preferred spending time learning many trade skills from the local blacksmith instead of sitting in a classroom. The skills he mastered as a young man, along with his natural engineering abilities, were valuable to him his entire life as he worked in various industries.

After high school David traveled across the country building radio towers, many of which are still in use to this day. On one of his many trips, he and his partner’s cable wires were struck by lightening causing David and his partner to fall over three hundred feet. David’s unstoppable attitude and determination led him to a full recovery.

David worked for Comet Industries in Kansas City, Missouri in the electronics division, which led him and his family to Shreveport, Louisiana where he became Director of Communications eventually becoming Vice President for Comet Industries in the rail products division.

After years of working for other companies, David and his wife Janice took a leap of faith and started their own company, Eagle Supply and Manufacturing, Inc., a railroad supply business. David engineered and built machines that revolutionized this fast growing industry and after ten years they sold their company to a Fortune 100 company.

If you ever had the pleasure of spending time with David you understood him to be a self-starter, determined, natural born leader that inspired those around him to be their very best.

David was a natural born shot, a talent that served him well on all of his hunting trips and skeet shooting outings with friends. He enjoyed hunting in New Mexico, Colorado, and Texas for elk, antelope and white-tailed deer.

He had a love for cars, the engineering behind them and restoring many over the years. It didn’t matter the make or model, he was intrigued by them all and expert on many. His sense of humor in the most trying times will live on through his children and grandchildren.

You could count on him to be the mischievous one in any group keeping us all on our toes. Mistaken on many occasions for a musician whose music he enjoyed, Kenny Rogers, David would graciously play along, take pictures and give autographs to complete strangers, even after telling them he was not the real Kenny Rogers.

David’s love for his family could be seen and felt by everyone that knew him. He took great pride in his children’s accomplishments as well as those of his grandchildren who brought unending joy to his life and who he shared many a story about growing up in Iowa with. His family and friends will treasure the many memories they have of him.

David was a Third Generation Master Mason and member of Haughton Masonic Lodge No. 95 and Shreveport Scottish Rite Body of Freemasonry.

David was preceded in death by his parents Richard Irwin Moore and Mildred Mae Riley Moore, and by his brother Kenneth Perry Moore. He is survived by his loving wife Janice Jo Smith Moore, his children Stacy Lee Moore, David Todd Moore, and wife Jennifer, Bryan Paul Moore, and wife Karry Songer Moore, and Ashley Nicole Moore Atkins and husband John B. Atkins III, eleven grandchildren, Salina Collison, Bree Collison, Blake Moore, Gabe Moore, Logan Moore, Daytona Nicole Moore, Tally Daiga Moore, Bristol Jean Moore, John Baxter Atkins IV, Andrew David Atkins and Caroline Elizabeth Atkins and seven great-grandchildren. His brothers Gary Dennis Moore, Daniel James Moore, John Wayne Moore and Mark Duane Moore also survive David.

Honoring David as pallbearers will be Andrew D. Atkins, John B. Atkins IV, Mike Carpenter, Dr. Judd H. Chidlow, George E. McGovern III, Kenny Wallace, Joe Walraven, and Tommy White. His family would like to also thank his many physicians especially, Drs. Germain Cassiere, Harold Ryan Bicknell, Jr., Royal Becker, Mike Sewell as well as the staff at Willis Knighton Bossier City.

David’s family is thankful for the kindness and support Willis Knighton Hospice, especially Tangela and Lucy, provided in his final days. His family owes sincere appreciation to his sitters Carllishia Mosely, Shenerrica Cook, Krenna Holmes and Dineasha Thompson for the loving care and compassion they gave David on a daily basis that allowed him to live in the comfort of his home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 3100 Samford Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71103, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105 or the charity of the donor’s choice.

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Larry Earl Hudnell

BOSSIER CITY, LA – Visitation for Mr. Larry Earl Hudnell will be held from 4:00 until 6:00 pm on Sunday, December 17, at Osborn Funeral Home. Memorial services will begin at 11:00 am on Monday, December 18, 2017, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, where Larry was a member. Officiating will be Rev. Beth Sentell and Rev. John Arnold. A private family burial will be held prior to services.

Larry was born in Alexandria, LA on August 20, 1948 and died quietly and gallantly with his wife, Sharon, by his side on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, from a long battle with complications from muscular dystrophy.

Larry E. Hudnell, CPA started his own practice in Bossier City in 1979, and closed his practice two years ago due to his progressive illness. He was a member of Louisiana CPA and AICPA, and was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Bossier City where he was a Deacon and Elder and Treasurer for many years.

Our father was one of a kind. We will never forget the story he told of swimming in the golf course lake, when he was just a boy to find lost golf balls to turn them into the golfers for a few cents. He was the definition of a self-made man, who worked extremely hard to provide a better life for his family. He was always the first parent to arrive at school, if there was a potential for danger, the only parent who brought enough money for every child on Field Day, and the parent who all the kids could count on to show up with free ICEE deliveries at least once a week.

He took such an interest in us, that he coached all Drew’s baseball teams, held batting practice in our backyard, and took Drew every year to baseball camps at LSU and OSU. He was such a Ranger’s fan that we were taken to games all the time and blessed to go to the Ranger’s World Series qualifying game and even a 2010 World Series game; he cherished experiences. He definitely had a soft spot for his girls. He would take Katie to the Disney Store every year in Florida during our summer vacation; always telling her she could only get one princess dress. Which turned into a joke, Katie and daddy always returned to the condo with every princess dress and accessory in the store. Cecily stole his heart from the moment she was born. From that moment she was perfect, no amount was too big, and traveling to Arlington, TX every weekend to see her became a tradition.

He was the most giving person I’ve ever known, which is fitting because Daddy’s favorite holiday was always Christmas. He took us every year on Christmas Eve to see the lights at the civic center, and always read us “Twas the Night Before Christmas” on Christmas Eve. Daddy, we will continue your traditions, always give, and live life to the fullest. We thank you for capturing our entire lives on video; so if we forget, we can just press play.

Mr. Hudnell was preceded in death by his daughter, Katherine Elizabeth Hudnell; sister, Debbie; mother, June L. Hudnell; and father, Earl Hudnell. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sharon M. Hudnell; daughter, Virginia Hudnell Shrell; son, John Andrew Hudnell; two grandchildren, Cecily Ann Shrell and Abram Montgomery Shrell; three sisters, Karen Milbrant (Lyle), Sandy Reynolds (Barry) and Susan Hudnell; brothers-in-law, David A. Montgomery (Rue Ann) and Mark Montgomery; and many nieces and nephews.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Z. Galen Sanders, Dr. Frank Hughes, Mr. James Odom, Mr. Ron Smith, Mr. Mike Poole and Mr. Darryl Manceaux.

The family would like to thank the Willis-Knighton Hospitalist group for their kindness shown to Larry the past months. He enjoyed and appreciated all the nursing and ancillary staff for all their care. A special thank you to Dr. Robert Hernandez and to his faithful attendants while at home and in hospice; Lisa Daley and his sister, Susie.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Katie Hudnell Scholarship fund at the Community Foundation of North LA, St. Jude Children’s Hospital; Trinity Presbyterian Church or the charity of choice.

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Mary Frances Franklin

BOSSIER CITY, LA – Services celebrating the life of Mary Frances Franklin will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 18, 2017 at Hill Crest Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends on Sunday, December 17, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mary was born in Rayville, LA on September 30, 1941. She enjoyed spending time with her family and playing bingo. She was called home on December 14, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Franklin, her parents Dub and Dorothy Hardy and her brother Clarence Hardy.

Mary is survived by her sons Barry Franklin, Sr. and Neal Franklin; her brother Johnny Hardy (wife Barbara); her grandchildren, Curtis Southern (wife Shannon), Wayne Franklin, Angela Franklin, Phillip Franklin, Dorothy Harville (husband Ben) and Barry Franklin, Jr.; her great grandchildren Hollie, Bronson, Cole & Teagan.

Pallbearers will be Wayne Franklin, Barry Franklin, Jr., Curtis Southern, John Hardy, Jr., Bo Hardy and Ben Harville.

The family would like to thank the physicians, nurses and staff at Cornerstone Hospital and a special thank you to Doug Morris.

Condolences may be shared at www.hillcrestmemorialfh. com

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Donald Ray Bruce

BOSSIER CITY, LA – Born March 20, 1938, in Vivian, LA, passed away December 2, 2017, at his home in Bossier City, LA after a lengthy illness.

Don proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. and was honorably discharged after four years. He was also a retired Deputy with the Caddo Parish Sheriff ’s Office with over 30 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clinton and Helen Bruce of Vivian, his sister Mary Lee Derrough of Shreveport, and his son Clint Bruce of Shreveport.

Don is survived by his wife, Julee, daughter, Cheryl Williamson, and husband, Mike, of Houston, Texas, son, Wesley, of Mississippi and his sister Jean Smith of Hillsboro, Oregon.
He is also survived by his two step children he loved as his own, Lane Tuggle of Bossier City, and Shannon Tuggle Zachary of Homer, LA, along with numerous grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

There will not be a service as per his request.

Any donations in Don’s honor may be made to St. Jude.

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Craig A. Lincoln

BOSSIER CITY, LA – Craig A. Lincoln entered into rest on Saturday, December 9th, 2017 due to a sudden illness. He was a graduate of Bossier High School and worked in a career of mechanical & hydraulic sales. Craig had a passion for music and loved being with family.

A visitation for family & friends will be held on Tuesday, December 19th, 2017 at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home Chapel from 4:30 to 7:00pm.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharron Lincoln. Craig is survived by father, C.A. Lincoln and step mother Bobbie; brother, Barron Lincoln and wife Kris; sister, Jennie Hardesty and husband Kenneth; cousins, Edward Cottom and wife Brenda, Jason Cottom and wife Tanya, Debra Cottom, Germine Cottom, Landyn Wagner and a host of lifetime friends.

Memorials can be made to the Wounded Warriors at www.woundedwarriorproject.org You may offer condolences and sign the online guest book by visiting www.hillcrestmemorialfh. com.

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