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Houston, Texas, Texas Jane Dupre Deal 1930 — 2024 Jane Dupre Deal was born September 18, 1930, and passed away July 26, 2024, with her three sons and her daughter-in-law, whom she cherished, by her side. Jane was born to Cecil Joseph Dupre and Nettie Amanda Holmes Dupre in Texarkana, Texas. Jane was one of five sisters, all of whom were born at home in Texas as their mother would not allow them to be born in the Texarkana hospital which was on the Arkansas side of the state line. Jane was a devout Catholic proudly serving St. Anne's Catholic Church for more than 60 years. She graduated from LSU in 1952 and spent her entire working career at Exxon. She retired in 1990 devoting her spare time to her grandchildren, her Church and her gardens....

Houston, TX, Texas Jane Dupre Deal 1930 — 2024 Jane Dupre Deal was born September 18, 1930, and passed away July 26, 2024, with her three sons and her daughter-in-law, whom she cherished, by her side. Jane was born to Cecil Joseph Dupre and Nettie Amanda Holmes Dupre in Texarkana, Texas. Jane was one of five sisters, all of whom were born at home in Texas as their mother would not allow them to be born in the Texarkana hospital which was on the Arkansas side of the state line. Jane was a devout Catholic proudly serving St. Anne's Catholic Church for more than 60 years. She graduated from LSU in 1952 and spent her entire working career at Exxon. She retired in 1990 devoting her spare time to her grandchildren, her Church and her gardens....

Shreveport, Louisiana Cory Jackson Ezelle 1957 — 2023 Mr. Cory Jackson Ezelle, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at his home after a lengthy battle with his health. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until 10:50 AM on Friday, September 29th at First Methodist Church, Shreveport sanctuary. A memorial service will follow, beginning at 11:00 AM. Graveside services will take place on Saturday, September 30th, at Bethesda Baptist Church Cemetery in Terry, MS beginning at 2:00 PM. Drs. Pat Day, Steven Bell, and Ashley Goad will be officiating the memorial service on Friday. Cory was preceded in death by his parents and mother-in-law, Rose Evelyn Ogletree. He is survived by his wife Bebe; his daughter Karen, her husband Dane...

Shreveport, Louisiana Mary O'Brien Long 1931 — 2023 Mary Cumalee O'Brien Long, a life-long resident of Shreveport, LA, died peacefully at her home there on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at age 92. Mary and her husband, Denman ("Denny") M. Long (1924-2018), a Wyoming native, lived in Louisiana throughout their 65 year marriage but were seasonal residents of their beloved Jackson every summer for over 30 years. Mary was born on January 30, 1931 in Memphis, TN, the second child of Raymond JohnO'Brien, Sr, of Champagne, IL, and Cumalee Huggins O'Brien of Coushatta, LA, and the younger sister of Raymond John O'Brien, Jr, all three of whom passed away years earlier; Mary's younger sister, Patricia ("Patsy") Anne O'Brien, survives them all. Denny...

Shreveport, Louisiana Mary Cumalee O'Brien Long 1931 — 2023 Mary Cumalee O'Brien Long, a life-long resident of Shreveport, LA, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at age 92.A Visitation will be held in her honor on Monday, October 2nd, from 5-6:30p.m., followed by a Rosary service from 6:30-7p.m., at the Chapel of St. Michael the Archangel at the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans Catholic Church located at 939 Jordan Street in Shreveport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral the next morning, Tuesday, October 3rd, at 10:00 a.m., followed by interment at Forest Park Cemetery at 3700 St. Vincent Ave. Mary was born on January 30, 1931, in Memphis, TN. She was the second child of Raymond John...

Shreveport, Louisiana Robert Lee Stringer 1930 — 2023 Robert Lee "Bobby" Stringer, of Shreveport, passed away in his home Friday, September 8, 2023, at the age of 93. Born July 23, 1930, in Texarkana, Texas, he was a proud member of Arkansas High Class of 1948, where he lettered in basketball and worked on the school newspaper. He served in the Army at Fort San Luis Obispo, California, during the Korean War, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He and his wife Jane moved to Shreveport in 1953, where Bobby worked at United Gas and later as an award-winning pharmaceutical salesman for 25 years. After retirement, he enjoyed volunteering with the Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission and was once featured on KTBS's Hometown Hero. He was a long-time...

Shreveport, Louisiana Frances V. Veal Kurz 1927 — 2023 A celebration of life service for Mrs. Frances Kurz 96, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 1, 2023 in the Frost Chapel of First Baptist Church of Shreveport. She is survived by her son, George R. Kunz; and daughter, Martha K. Anderson. Osbornfuneralhome.net

Mandeville, Louisiana Valery Valentine Laing 1927 — 2023 Mrs. Valery Valentine Laing, age 94, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 while at her home in Mandeville, Louisiana. A graveside service for the family will begin at 11:00 AM on August 5th at Forest Park Cemetery located at 3700 St. Vincent Ave, Shreveport, Louisiana 71103. A memorial service will be held on August 8th at The Chapel at First Baptist Church of Covington located at 16054 Murphy Road, Covington, Louisiana 70433, with a visitation with the family starting at 1:00 PM and the service beginning at 2:00 PM. Valery was a born on November 27, 1928 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to the late George F. Valentine and Daisy Goode Valentine. She was a graduate of...

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Mary Jo Leonard Brook 1935 — 2023 Mary Jo Leonard Brook died peacefully, surrounded by her family on April 15, 2023. Over her 87 years of life, our mother had many important roles?all of which paled in comparison to her mothering, grandmothering, and great-grandmothering. No role is so vital as a mother's, and Mary Jo navigated the adventures of raising her five daughters with astonishing grace. At one point, she had a child in kindergarten, another in elementary school, another in junior high, another in high school, and one off to college. Mothering was not her only strong suit?she was a wonderful friend to many and relished her time with friends and neighbors, as well as being an usher at St. John's United Methodist...

Shreveport, Louisiana Dorothy Atchley Huckabay 1927 — 2023 Dorothy Atchley Huckabay, 95, of Shreveport passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 7:58 a.m. in her room at The Oaks of Louisiana. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 7, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon at Osborn Funeral Home, 3631 Southern Avenue, Shreveport. Graveside services will follow immediately with Reverend Sonny DePrang officiating. Dorothy was born August 19, 1927, in DeKalb, Texas to Virgie Elsie Allman Atchley and Elbert Atchley. She was welcomed as the fourth sibling of the five and she adored her three brothers and older sister who told stories of her congenial spirit with entertaining tales of her exploits. As head majorette, Dorothy, was reportedly...

Shreveport, Louisiana John Doss Doss Stowe 1940 — 2022 John Doss Stowe passed from this life on Saturday, December 17, 2022, in Shreveport, Louisiana, at the age of 82. John was born on October 1, 1940, and raised in Abilene, Texas. He graduated from Abilene High School and attended Texas Tech University where he fell head over heels for the love of his life, Suzanne McCarty. John and Suzanne were married at Heavenly Rest Episcopal Church in Abilene on January 26, 1962. John made his living in the concrete industry for nearly 50 years. He started his long career at Gifford Hill in Houston, Texas. Not long after, John accepted a job with Paisano Concrete in El Paso, Texas, where he and Suzanne happily lived and raised their daughters, Laurie...

Shreveport, Louisiana Terry P Byrnes 1945 — 2022 Terry Paul Byrnes was born February 1, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He passed away November 6, 2022, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Terry attended, Delgado where he received the cooking and baking certificate and apprenticeship at Royal Orleans. He worked at some of the best restaurants in New Orleans, Southern Yacht Club, Arnauds, and Commander's Palace. Terry was in the army during the Vietnam war. He cooked for officers and General Moore. In 2002 he moved to the Oaks of Louisiana Retirement Community. Preceding him in death were his parents Lois Terry and Paul Byrnes, sister Linda Byrnes. He is survived by sister Gail Young, nephew Michael Young and wife Renee, Bruce Young and wife...

Shreveport, Louisiana Ronald L Moulder 1946 — 2022 Mr. Ronnie Moulder 76, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022. He was born August 13, 1946, in Denver, CO to Wanda and Earnest Moulder. A visitation was held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Osborn Funeral Home with a funeral service immediately followed at 11:00 a.m. Ronnie proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. He owned and operated Delstate Products an automotive and industrial parts supply company for over 50 years in the Shreveport area. Ronnie was a devoted Christian and Jesus lover and a member of Celebration Church. He loved the LSU Tigers and was a huge fan! Above everything else, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and...

Shreveport, Louisiana John Hume Marler 1938 — 2022 John Hume Marler passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, due to injuries he sustained in an automobile accident in July. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, October 23rd at 1:30 p.m. at Forest Park Cemetery WEST Mausoleum, 4000 Meriwether Road, Shreveport, LA. Father Michael Cannon from St. Paul's Episcopal Church will officiate the service. John was born January 9,1938, in Enid, Oklahoma and grew up there as well with his twin sister and three other siblings. He loved sports, especially his Oklahoma Sooners! He played football and baseball in high school and college. He was the first baseman for Cameron Junior College in Lawton, OK, that won the NJCAA National Championship in...

Shreveport, Louisiana Gail Hanchey Bearden 1937 — 2022 Mrs. Gail Hanchey Bearden passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022, at Willis Knighton Pierremont after a brief illness. A visitation will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Tuesday, May 31, at First Baptist Shreveport, services will be held at 11 am at First Baptist Frost Chapel. A graveside services will begin at 3 pm at Springhill City Cemetery, Springhill, Louisiana. Officiating will be Ronney Joe Webb of First Baptist Shreveport. Gail was born February 26, 1937, to Robert and Lerlind Hanchey in Kinder. She was a member of First Baptist Shreveport, Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the Confederacy, a Licensed Louisiana Funeral Director, Licensed Louisiana Real Estate Agent,...

Shreveport, Louisiana Ann Fergusson Bittick 1936 — 2022 Ann Fergusson Bittick passed away on Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was 85. Born Ann Elizabeth Fergusson on August 18, 1936, Ann grew up as the only child of Thomas and Annabel Fergusson of Shreveport. She attended St. Vincent's Academy, graduating in 1954, and Webster College in St. Louis, Missouri where she graduated in 1958 cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. At the time, Webster College was a Catholic girls' college, and the classmates she met there became lifelong friends with whom she stayed in touch, visited, and enjoyed seeing when her class had its regular reunions. After college, Ann returned to Shreveport, married, and had three...

Shreveport, Louisiana William Kirke Goff 1960 — 2022 Kirke Goff passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 3 pm, after a brief illness. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 31st at Osborn Funeral Home in Shreveport, LA. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1st at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Officiating will be Father Rothell Price. Interment will follow at Arcadia Cemetery, in Arcadia, LA at 4:00 p.m. Kirke was a lifetime resident of Shreveport, LA except for a brief stint in Arkansas, where he and his wife Amanda spent most of their time missing Louisiana! As a child, Kirke attended Agnew Town and Country Day School where he began making many of his lifelong...

Shreveport, Louisiana, Louisiana Lynn Hopkins St John 1938 — 2022 Lynn Frances Hopkins St. John of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 18, 2022. She spent her last day celebrating St. Patrick's Day, dressed in green, emailing, and speaking with family and friends, enjoying the connections that she treasured. If you knew Lynn or "Lynnie", you knew that she loved each of her family members deeply. She was a dedicated mother to her three children, grandmother to her nine grandchildren and more recently, her first great grandson. Lynn had a special love for her sister Mary Jo Kot of Shreveport, LA, her brother-in-law James S. Kot who predeceased her, their children, and grandchildren. She adored her cousins, their children,...

Fort Worth, Texas Leon Ellis Gregory 1940 — 2022 Leon Ellis Gregory took the hand of Jesus and began his heavenly journey with Him shortly before midnight on Monday, February 21st. Leon will be remembered for his steadfast work ethic, his utter devotion to his wife and daughters, and his quiet ways of wisdom. Before his noteworthy career in Human Resources, Leon completed his education at Louisiana Tech University with a BS in Business. Forming lifelong friendships, he served as the charismatic president of Kappa Alpha fraternity during his college years. As a husband and father, he enjoyed yard work and taking care of his home almost as much as actively educating himself on financial markets and global news. Leon is survived by his wife,...

Shreveport Sarah Kathrine Mickel 1959 — 2022 Sarah Katherine Mickel went to heaven on January 28, 2022, following a lengthy battle with an incurable autoimmune condition. She was born in Monroe, LA but lived her entire adult life in Shreveport, where she worked for Jani-King. A born-again Christian, Sarah attended Bethel Assembly of God Church in Shreveport. Sarah was proceeded in death by her parents, Ruth and T. Mickel. She is survived by her sister, Diana Austin (Bruce); brothers, Joseph Mickel, and Timothy Mickel (Stephanie); eight nieces and nephews, 12 grandnieces and grandnephews, and a host of cousins. Graveside services will be held at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe on March 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Please make memorials to...

Shreveport, Louisiana Nancy Keller Young 1934 — 2022 Nancy Keller Young passed away on January 11, 2022, just shy of her 88th birthday. She will be remembered by her family and friends for her trademark color scheme of red, black, and white, her fiery and independent spirit, sharp sense of humor, her love of LSU, family and friends, and a good party. After losing her husband, Melvin Buren Young III, at the age of 42, she managed to support herself and her three teenage children by starting a successful small business from scratch and putting them through college at a time when women-run enterprises were a rarity, a fact of which she was extremely proud. Nancy was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on February 27, 1934, to Bess Olmstead Keller...

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