Obituary for James Nallin

James L. (Jim) Nallin passed away June 18, 2017 in Shreveport,Louisiana. He was born July 8, l942 to William and Evalyn Nallin.

Jim was preceded in death by his son, Richard and his parents. He is survived by his wife, Janis; son, Brian and wife, Leslie; grandson Aaron and wife Victoria; grandson Cole; granddaughter Shelby and great granddaughter, Norah Belle.

Jim gradutated in 1961 from Fair Park High School and spent a number of years in the car business, first at Holmes Pontiac and later as owner of Nallin Motor Company.

In October of 1974 he made the decision to dedicate his life to others through law enforcement and became a deputy with the Caddo Parish Sheriff Department.

In 1980 he earned the honor of "Law Enforcement Officer of the Year". Sadly, before being presented with the award, he was shot multiple times when responding to an armed robbery. What would have been a career ending for many, was merely a "part of the journey" for him and after 99 days he returned to active duty. He retired in 1988 and October of that year was granted the American Law Enforcement Association, Legend of Honor Award and was inducted into the Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in Titusville, Florida.

One of his greatest pleasures and accomplishments was coaching Little League Baseball with his friends, Rick Semon and Phillip Cancilleri. He treasured the time he worked with these young boys and loved the fact that he played even a small part in making them into the men they are today.

There will be a visitation at the family home at 3386 Jon Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana on Wednesday, June 21 from 5 to 7pm and then Jim will make his final trip to his beloved Arkansas, his happy place, and rest on the mountain of Hideaway Farm Lane with his precious friends, James and Trisha Laney.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to his life long friend, who just happened to be his primary care physician, Dr. David Henry. Also, Dr. Mike Sewell who cared for Jim during his stay at Willis Knighton Bossier and facilitated the move to Aime Hospice. To the staff of Aime Hospice, there are no words. The care and compassion for Jim and the family during his last days, was beyond awesome and we will be forever grateful.

Obituary for Classmate Delmar "Bo" Linton Monroe, Jr.

In Memory of Delmar "Bo" Linton Monroe, Jr. March 31, 1943 - April 20, 2017 Obituary BOSSIER CITY, LA – Delmar "Bo" Linton Monroe, Jr., 74, was born on March 31, 1943 to Delmar L. Monroe, Sr. and Lois Marie Dodd and passed away peacefully on April 20, 2017. He was born in Kansas City, MO and graduated from Fair Park High School. Bo married the love of his life, Margaret Ann Cascio Monroe on February 28, 1976. He proudly served his country for 30 years in the United States Navy, retiring as E6. Bo was a faithful member of St. Jude Catholic Church. He was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Bo was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Bo is preceded in death by his parents, Delmar L. Monroe, Sr. and Lois Marie Dodd; and sister, Alice Ann Monroe. Bo is survived by his wife, Margaret Ann Cascio Monroe; daughter, Ann Marie Phelps and husband John of Cleburne, Texas; son, William Monroe of Arlington, TX; son, Jimmy J. Monroe and wife Jennifer of Bossier City, LA; daughter, Brook Monroe of Bossier City, LA; granddaughter, Allyson Charriez and husband Michael; grandson, Jonathan Phelps and wife Ashleigh; granddaughter, Ashley Hasty and husband Shane; grandson, Noah Monroe; grandson, Daxton Monroe; 3 great grandchildren; sister, Rose Elaine Nagel of Shreveport, LA; brother, William Charles Monroe and wife Jan of Dallas, TX; sister, Kathryn Marie Covington and husband Robert of Haughton, LA; special lifelong friend, James Talley; and several nieces and nephews. Services for Bo will be held at Hill Crest Memorial Chapel on Monday, April 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Msgr. J. Carson LaCaze of Cathedral of St. John Berchmans officiating. Visitation will be held at Hill Crest Funeral Home on Sunday, April 23, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Honoring Bo as pallbearers will be Erick Falting, Jeremy Bayles, Ryan Hill, Scott Maddox, Todd Maddox, and Zach Foster. You may offer condolences and sign the online guest book by visiting www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com.

Obituary For Classmate Seldon Allen Bryant

Thanks to Jim Windham and Chet Terral for providing me this obituary for Seldon Allen Bryant. Seldon passed away on 10-11-2016, but his obituary was not available in the Shreveport Times.

In Memory of Seldon Allen Bryant February 8, 1943 - October 11, 2016 Obituary Seldon "Butch" Bryant, 73, of Fort Smith, passed away October 11, 2016 in Fort Smith. He was born February 8, 1943 in Shreveport, LA to Seldon and Vivian Kirk Bryant. Butch was a retired salesman for Tech, Inc and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kathryn Bryant of the home; one daughter, Brandi Michelle Bryant of Denton, TX; one son, William Kirk Bryant of Longview, TX; two stepsons, Chris Martin of Daphne, AL, and Neal Martin of Fort Smith; and six grandchildren. Memorial service will be Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 10:00 AM in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Services and cremation are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. The family will greet friends during a reception following the memorial service in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 14th & Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901. To sign an online guestbook visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

Lunch in Houston - 2016

This summer 5 Houston connection  FP ’61 classmates met for lunch. What fun spending 2 hours eating and “exchanging news!" The classmates seated -  Shirley Baldwin Chandler, Betty Molcany Barber. Standing - Kay Kitchens Smith, Kay Burford Murphy, Janis Nallin Vascoe.  

Betty Molcany Barber

Jim Henderson's Tribute To His Wife

Sue Shannon Roark Henderson
Born: May 22, 1943 in Shreveport, Louisiana

Died: August 10, 2016 in Gainesville, FL

Married to: James D. Henderson, Sept. 4, 1964 in Shreveport

Children: Christopher David Henderson

                Gregory Shannon Henderson

Grandchildren: Christopher James Henderson

                         Conner Liam Henderson

Education: Fair Park High School 1961 graduate

                  Louisiana Tech University 1965 BS degree

                  University of Tennessee    1969 MS degree

                  Florida International University 1980 MS degree

Work experience: Classroom teacher in Davidson County Tennessee (Nashville) 5 years

                             Classroom teacher in Dade County Florida (Miami) 30 years

Sue was preceded in death by son Christopher D. Henderson on Nov. 25, 2010.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Dr. James D. Henderson, age 78, her son Dr. Gregory Shannon Henderson, age 41 and two grandsons, Christopher James, age 2 and Connor Liam, age 6 weeks.

Sue is the love of my life and was my beautiful, sassy Irish lassie for almost 60 years. I miss her terribly and will until I die. My family wholeheartedly accepted her and she became another daughter and sister almost immediately which was very important to Sue.

My darling suffered from undiagnosed ALS for 18 months until she was hospitalized on July 4th. She spent her last 20 days in a Hospice facility which she despised. She was unafraid of death and looking forward to reuniting with our son Chris and her mother who had died when Sue was six.

I am not up on obituary protocol but I hope this will allow you to write something appropriate. I do not think that you two ever met but she thought you were a wonderful classmate for your work with the Fair Park website and also deserving of a special place in Heaven. I totally agree with her opinion and she and I will be there to greet you when your time comes.

Jim

Death of Jack W. Fulmer - Husband of Classmate Virginia Marshal Fulmer

HAUGHTON, LA –Jack W. Fulmer, 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at home with his family. He was born on July 9, 1935 in Kingsland, AR. He joined the Air Force in February of 1955 and spent 12 years serving his country. He spent time in England, California and served in Vietnam at Tun Suunto Air Base in Saigon from 1965 – 1966. He left the Air Force in 1968 after his time at Homestead Air Base in Florida. He was awarded several Honors and Medals for his service.

Jack worked in the Mobile Home Industry for many years, owning our own Mobile Home Business in Iowa; then here in Bossier, Value Mobile Homes and retiring after working for Joe Tilley’s Bossier Mobile Homes, then Gregg Tilley’s Bossier Mobile Homes.

Jack Fulmer was preceded in death by his parents, Mrs. J.D. (Willie) Stubblefield of Shreveport, LA and Buster B. Fulmer of Fordyce, AR.

Jack is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Virginia M. Fulmer, three children; son, Kenneth Fulmer of Haughton, LA: daughter, Debbie and husband Chad and grandchildren, Alexis and Austin, of Edmond, OK; son, Buck Anderson and wife Avah and grandchildren, Adam and Anna of Cleveland, TX; cousins Anna Sue Southern and husband Virgil, Linda Wolken and husband Jim, Billy Joe Akins and wife Marlene, and George Akins and wife Muriel.

A Memorial honoring the Life of Jack Fulmer will be held at 2:00 p.m.on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Hill Crest Memorial Chapel on Hwy 80 in Haughton, LA. The Honor Guard ceremony will be held immediately following at the Mausoleum behind the funeral home. Refreshments will be served before the Memorial Service for visiting and mingling.

Jack was a "Street Rod" enthusiast and loved woodworking. He made several great pieces that ar! e cherished.

Condolences and Guest Book can be signed at www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com and the complete obituary and photos viewed.

We celebrate your life, Jack with Love and Wonderful Memories!

We Love You and Miss You "Pops"!

Death Of Carol Stockton Blake - Wife Of Eugene Blake

Carol Ann Stockton Blake, 72, passed away June 7, 2016.

Born in Texarkana, Arkansas, Carol was the daughter of the late J.M. Stockton and Irene Parker Stockton. She moved to Shreveport, Louisiana as a child where she would meet and later marry her childhood sweetheart, Eugene. 

Carol was a devoted wife and mother as well as a talented seamstress, quilter and artist. She studied art at Louisiana Tech University before marriage. Carol used her creative talents in many ways, from charitable donations of wedding cakes or other handmade items to designing clothes. She resided in Greer, SC, for 26 years and had her own seamstress business supporting interior decorators before retiring in her 50s. 

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Eugene E. Blake; her daughter, Andrea Blake, of Greenville, SC; her son, Jason Blake, and his wife, Grace Anne, of Shreveport, LA; her mother, Irene Stockton of Greer; two grandchildren; and Sam (the cat). She was preceded in death by her son, Nathan Blake.

A casual gathering of family and friends will be held 4:00-6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016 at The Wood Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Greer Relief and Resources, 202 Victoria St, Greer, SC 29651 or the Greenville Humane Society, 305 Airport Rd, Greenville, SC 29607.

Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Carol Stockton Blake please visit our Sympathy Store.

Please keep Eugene and his family in your prayers. 

For your info: The Shreveport Times also has an obituary for Carol. That obiituary is at: 

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/shreveporttimes/obituary.aspx?n=carol-stockton-blake&pid=180344363&fhid=5501

Death of Classmate Carol Ann “C.A.” Deshotels

Carol Ann “C.A.” Deshotels

Kaplan Funeral services will be held Friday, June 10, 2016 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Carol Ann “C.A.” Deshotels, 72, who passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Father Paul Bienvenu officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Tim Kane, Dr. Kevin Hargrave, Herschel Reaux, Schel Reaux, Ken Breard, and Clay Vincent.

Carol Ann, affectionately known as C.A., was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother and dear friend to so many. Born in Long Beach , CA , her family later moved to Shreveport, LA where she attended school and graduated from Fair Park High School. Following in the footsteps of her parents and the love they shared for teaching, she graduated from LA Tech University in Ruston, LA in elementary education. It was there she met the love of her life, Henri, whom she married in 1968 and later moved to Kaplan, LA to begin their life together.

For twenty years, she enjoyed teaching in the elementary school level. Even though she was not a native of Kaplan, she embraced the community and gave it her all. C.A never met a stranger, being the highlight of everyone’s day. She lovingly cared for everyone, always putting the needs of others before her own. Her infectious smile and laughter always filled every room she entered. She had a warm and caring spirit, and loved serving as the gracious host while entertaining family and friends. Loving and living life to the fullest, she was constantly planning the next trip or gathering. C.A. was the true southern lady and led the way for so many in life.

C.A.’s love spread like wild flowers to her family, friends and community. She touched the lives of so many with a profound and lasting impact. She was a role model, a mentor and an avid volunteer, practicing what she preached. She served on the Board of Directors of the Kaplan Food Bank and was a member of Chez Elles Women’s Club for 45 years, Kaplan Garden Club, Vermilion Parish Retired Teachers Association, Kaplan Museum Committee - Charter Member, and former member of Beta Sigma Phi Social Club, as well as a volunteer for many community events and organizational activities.

Above all else, she deeply loved and cherished Henri, Aimee, Natalie and Thomas and her extended family. According to anyone who knew C.A., she made the world a better place and made you want to be a better person. "A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take."-- Cardinal Mermillod.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, O.H. "Henri" Deshotels of Abbeville; two daughters, Aimée D. Kane and her husband, Tim Kane of Monroe and Natalie Montgomery Hargrave and her husband, Dr. Kevin Hargrave of Lafayette; one grandson, Thomas Montgomery of Lafayette; two step-grandchildren, Stanton and Sophie Hargrave of Lafayette; two granddogs, Ellie and Callie; two sisters, Barbara and her husband, David Crawford of Monroe and Susan and her husband, Ken Breard of Telluride, CO; one brother, Robert Hawkins of Fort Smith, AR; one sister-in-law, Sandra and her husband, Herschel Reaux; one brother-in-law, Shelly Deshotels; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Hawkins and the former Carolyn Reed.

For those in attendance to her funeral services, may your attire reflect the colorful, vibrant life that she led and shared with others. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Kaplan Museum, the Kaplan Food Bank or any charity of your choice.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Avenue, on Friday, June 10, 2016 from 10 a.m. until services with a rosary being prayed at 11 a.m. A eulogy honoring the life of C.A. will be held at 1 p.m. at Vincent Funeral Home prior to the departure for the funeral mass.

Death of Classmate Linda Benfield Atkins

In Memory of

Linda Benfield Atkins

January 10, 1943 - May 23, 2016

Obituary

Shreveport, LA- A Life Celebration to honor Linda Kay Benfield Atkins will be held on Friday, May 27, 2016 at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home. Brother Mike Igo will officiate. The Family will receive visitors on Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the funeral Home.

Linda Kay Benfield Atkins was born November 10, 1943 in Shreveport, LA, the first child of C. A. (Benny) Benfield, Jr and Marie Thompson Benfield. She was a graduate of Fair Park High School in 1961 where she met her husband, Allen Carey Atkins. They were happily married for 54 years. After the passing of her parents Linda became the mother, friend, and caretaker to all those she loved. She worked for many years as a paralegal at Hicks, Hubley, and Marcotte Law Firm. She was a member of Summer Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, gardening, and was known for her keen sense of humor but most of all her passion in life was her family. She hosted many a holiday dinner in her home for family and friends. She touched many lives with her kindness, ability to give and serve of herself to all who knew and loved her. She was a precious soul and she will be sadly missed and always remembered. She was called to her heavenly home on Monday May 23, 2016. There will always be a special place in our hearts for Linda Kay.

Linda was preceeded in death by her parents and her nephew, Gary Wayne McKaskle, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Allen Carey Atkins, Sr., two sons, Allen Carey Atkins, Jr. and Brian Christopher Atkins, four grandchildren, Chris Atkins, Michael Atkins, Hailey Atkins, and Corey Atkins, and one great-granddaughter, Hope Atkins. She was also survived by three sisters, Sherrie B. Simpson, Janie B. Savat, and Polly B. McKaskle, and brother, Patrick A. Benfield.

Death of Classmate Eugene Dial

Classmate Randall Myers has provided us with information that classmate Eugene Dial passed away on April 22, 2015. An obituary was obtained by RD and Betty Molcany Barber and is shown below.

Name:	Gene Dial
Birth Date:	6 Feb 1943
Birth Place:	Sallisaw, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, USA
Death Date:	22 Apr 2015
Death Place:	Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA
Cemetery:	Belmont Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place:	Belmont, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, USA
Has Bio?:	Y

Birth:	Feb. 6, 1943 Sallisaw Sequoyah County Oklahoma, USA
Death:	Apr. 22, 2015 Bossier City Bossier Parish Louisiana, USA
A celebration of life service for Mr. Gene Dial will be at 10:30 am Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Belmont Baptist Church in Belmont, LA with Dr. Calvin Phelps and Rev. David Allen officiating. Interment will follow at Belmont Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8 pm on Friday, April 24, 2015 at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches and again on the day of the service from 10 am until service time at Belmont Baptist Church. Gene, 72 years of age, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at his residence in Bossier City with his family by his side. He was born February 6, 1943 to Frances Sue Remy Dial and Eugene S. Dial in Sallisaw, OK. He retired as Senior Regional Vice President of Sabine State Bank with 47 years of experience in the banking industry. He was a graduate of the University Of Oklahoma School Of Banking and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a true servant to so many people in the Northwest Louisiana area, either helping them get their start in life with a job or a loan. He always saw the good in everyone he met and would always do everything in his power to be of help to them. A true family man, his love and devotion to his family was the most important thing with the exception of his faith in God. He will truly be missed but affectionately remembered by his family and friends. His memory will be cherished by his wife, Sherry C. Dial of Bossier City; his mother, Frances Sue Dial of Shreveport; his children, Wayne Dial and his wife Laura, Jeff Dial, Sharon Lindsay, Jana Freeman and her partner Amanda Brosset, and Holly Clarke and her husband Kipper; his siblings, Tommy Dial and his wife Yvonne, Kathleene Weir and her husband Mark, Sherry Bohannon and her husband George, and Linda Dial. He was blessed with 10 grandchildren, Daniel Dial, Ethan Dial, Madison Brosset-Freeman, Audrey Clarke, Grace Anne Clarke, Tyler Robert Clarke, Benjamin Wayne Clark, Stephen Marendino, Lauren Lindsay, and Codie Lindsay; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene S. Dial. Those honored to serve as pallbearers include: Bob Hollingsworth, Steve Waters, Randall Myers, Randall Myers, Jr., Kevin McBride, and Jim Cole. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Dial, Ethan Dial, and the Board of Directors of Sabine State Bank. In lieu of floral tributes, the family requests donations are made to the Belmont Cemetery Fund.
Burial: Belmont Cemetery Belmont Sabine Parish Louisiana, USA
Created by: Wylie Blackwell Record added: Apr 23, 2015 Find A Grave Memorial# 145454866

GENE DIAL - OBITUARY in Find A Grave Index

Death of Classmate Charles Patrick Wilkinson

Charles Patrick Wilkinson, 72 of Newton passed away Thursday, January 21st, 2016. Born May 9th, 1943, he was the son of the late Charles and Ruth Wilkinson. Charles was a retired Navy Veteran who served for over 20 years.

In addition to his wife of 52 years Kathleen, three sons, Charles Wilkinson of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Sean Wilkinson and wife Bobbie of Raleigh, NC, Byron Wilkinson and wife Heather of Raleigh, NC; 6 grand children, Brooke, Justin, Brent, Hunter, Gracelyn, and Amillia survive him.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Wilkinson family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Newton - #828-464-1555.

Death of Classmate Linda Smart Walters

Linda S. Walters, of Slidell, passed away on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, at Ochsner Foundation Hospital.

She was 71 years old.

She was the wife of Kenny Walters, mother of James Lynn Anthony, Keith Anthony, and Lee Sanders: step-mother of Michael Walters, and Michelle Schlaudecker; daughter of the late Ralph and Allie Mae Smart, and sister of Miriam Langford.

She is also survived by 6 grand-children, Drayton, Beryl Marie, Leo Jr., Thomas, Logan, and Saige.

A native of Shreveport, La. she was a resident of Slidell for over 35 years.

Funeral services were held on December 6, 2014 at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West, Slidell, LA.

55th Year Reunion Note From Jerry Cook

Jerry Cook sent the following note on 1-16-2016 regarding the 2016 Reunion. Please read it and if you have any questions send him an email with your questions.

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The reunion committee put together a mail out last night (1-15-2016). You should be looking for the envelope next week. It should answer any questions you may have. You should get your registration form filled out and sent in as soon as possible.

The name of the Holiday Inn has changed to Ramada Shreveport Airport. Only the name has changed. All reservations, prices, and information will stay the same.

Death Of Classmate Curtis Bryan Williams

Classmate Charles Branton sent a note on January 11, 2016 that he had learned classmate Curtis Williams had passed away. In response to an email I sent to classmates sharing this news RD & Betty Molcany Barber searched for and found the obituary shown below for Curtis. Classmate Virginia Marshall Fulmer is in touch with the family of Curtis and has offered to pass along any messages she receives via email. Her email address is virginia_fulmer@yahoo.com. 

Please keep the family and friends of Curtis in your prayers.

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Curtis Williams

12/16/2015 

Curtis Bryan Williams, age 72, of Cape Fair, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at his home in Cape Fair, Missouri. He was born on April 4, 1943, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Curtis was the son of John and Eunice Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents. Curtis is survived by his girlfriend, Brenda Blackmon of Malvern, Arkansas. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks.

Death of Classmate Brenda Jane Martin Hill

Thanks to H.R. Templin for spotting this death of classmate Brenda Martin and letting me know about it. Please keep Brenda's family in your prayers.
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Brenda Hill

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Brenda Jane Martin Hill

Bossier City, LA - Brenda Jane Martin Hill, age 71, went to be with Jesus on Friday, October 16, 2015. Celebration of Life services will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel with burial following at Centuries Memorial Park. Officiating will be Pastor Carlton Gilmer of New Beginnings Christian Fellowship and outreach. The family will receive friends starting at 11:30 am Tuesday.

Brenda grew up attending Ingleside Baptist Church where she received Christ as her Savior. She was active in GA's and sang in the church choir. Brenda enjoyed cooking and sharing recipes, her favorite being for biscuits. Brenda had a sweet, calm spirit and was a great listener. She blessed her sister with Bible verses, one of her favorite being Numbers 6:24-26 "The Lord bless thee and keep thee, The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee, The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

Mrs. Hill is preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Martin Jr. and her maternal and paternal grandparents.

She is survived by her daughters, Mary Scott and husband Larry, Kathy Freeland and husband Willis, Nancy Schwalen and husband Mike. Brother Phil Martin and wife Kathy. Sister Cynthia "Cindy" Grau and husband Mark. And her longtime friend Tommy.

Pallbearers will be her nephews: Jonathan and Paul Martin, Chris, Martin and Lawson Grau, and Micah James. Honorary Pallbearers will be Matt and Caeden Trant.

Memorials may be sent to New Beginnings Christian Fellowship and Outreach Pilgrim Manor Ministry or The Ark-La-Tex Crisis Pregnancy Center.

- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/shreveporttimes/obituary.aspx?n=brenda-hill&pid=176148159&fhid=6175#sthash.Rj0qQOAk.dpuf

Death of Katherine Seay Aldridge

Thanks to Jerry Cook for letting me know about this death. Jerry noted that Mrs. Aldridge is the Mother of classmate Fred "Bernie" Seay. Please keep her family members in your prayers.

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Katherine Seay Aldridge

Obituary Guest Book "Our condolences to the family  at this time of sorrow." - Robbie and Lee View Sign Katherine Seay Aldridge SHREVEPORT, LA - Mrs. Katherine Seay Aldridge, 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, September 13, 2015. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, at Osborn Funeral Home. Graveside services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Forest Park Cemetery. Officiating will be Dr. Chad Hardbarger of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Mrs. Aldridge was a native of Columbus, MS and a resident of Shreveport, LA for 64 years. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist. Katherine was always active in her church and served as Church Secretary for over 20 years.  Mrs. Aldridge was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Frances Randall; husband, Fred Seay, veteran of WWII, and Doy Aldridge, retired KCS engineer; several brothers; sisters; and grandchildren. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Watson (Allen), of Columbus, GA, and Janie Godwin (Gene), of Bethany, LA; two sons, Junior Seay, of DeBerry, TX and Stephen Seay, of Blanchard, LA; sister, Ima Jean Spaulding, of Trussville, TN; and one forever granddaughter. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Seborn Woods and the nurses and staff of Garden Park Nursing Home.

Donnie J. Lodatto - Husband of Joyce Duck Lodatto

This obituary is for the husband of deceased classmate Joyce Duck Lodatto. Please keep Joyce's family in your thoughts and prayers.

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Donnie J. Lodatto

Donnie J. Lodatto, 75 of Bossier City and retired pastor of 35 years went to be with the Lord on Aug 5 after a courageous battle with cancer and CHF. Funeral services will be held Aug 12 at 10 am at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home on Airline Dr. in Bossier officiated by the Rev. Chad Harbarger, with visitation 6-8 pm on Tues Aug 11. 

Bro. Lodatto was preceded in death by and his wife of 53 years Joyce Lodatto, his parents, Jim and Lena Lodatto of Bossier City and siblings, Angelo Lodatto, Josephine Hasch, Esther Black. He is survived by his children Sheri Dillon of Prosper TX, Charles Lodatto of Arlington TX, and Rebecca Parker of Pollock LA, six grandchildren and his sister Mary Hiley of Bossier City. 

Bro. Lodatto loved serving the Lord as a pastor after graduating from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He pastored in Tickfaw, Hammond, Pollock, Minden, and retired from Morningside Baptist Church in Shreveport. 

Pallbearers: James Hasch, Alan Middlebrooks, Matt Dillon, Bryon Breedlove, Ryan Crowley, Bobby Dawson, Ken Candler. 

Willis Clark Lindsay

Graveside services for Willis Clark Lindsay, 71, of Jonesville, TX, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2015, at Restland Cemetery in Waskom, with Buddy Killion officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 2015, at Downs Funeral Home. Mr. Lindsay passed away June 18, 2015, in Shreveport, Louisiana. 

Willis Clark Lindsay was born August 5, 1943, in Shreveport, LA, to Walter Lane Lindsay and Audell Philan Lindsay. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Mr. Lindsay was an engineer with Bell South Telephone, and a farmer. He was a member of Robert A. Tompkins Lodge #1254 AF&AM. 

Surviving Mr. Lindsay are his wife, Joan Lindsay, of Jonesville; his mother, Audell Lindsay, of Jonesville; son, Jeffrey Lindsay, of Waskom; brother, Lane Lindsay, of London, England; grandson, Zeke Wallace, of Jonesville; and other relatives and friends. 

Preceding Mr. Lindsay in death were his father, Walter Lindsay, and daughter, Leslie Lindsay. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to El Karubah Shriners Hospital, 6230 S Lakeshore Dr, Shreveport, LA 71119. 

Please leave online condolences at www.downsfuneralhome.com

Thomas Diviney

Thomas was the husband of classmate Claudine Honley Diviney. Please keep Claudine and her family in your prayers.

Thanks to Carrol Hanson Cook for bringing this obituary to my attention.
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Thomas "Bull" Diviney

SHREVEPORT, LA - A celebration of life for Thomas (Bull) Diviney, 78, will be held at 12 noon Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Rose-Neath's Southside Funeral Home. Burial will follow at 2:30 at Providence Church Cemetery in Ringgold, LA. Visitation will be held Friday, June 12, 2015 from 5 to 8pm.

He is preceded in death by his parents William and Eunice Diviney. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Claudine Honley Diviney; siblings, Bob Letcher, Wanda Minor and Johnny Diviney and spouses; sons, Dave Diviney and Tommy Diviney; daughters, Karen Apple, Joyce Ausherman, Dana Couillard and Barbara Peterson; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

The family wishes to extend their most sincere appreciation to Willis Knighton Pierremont, Willis Knighton Hospice; Chaplain Dana Casey and to Dr. Veluvolu for the compassionate care.

The family suggests memorial donations may be made in Thomas' honor to the , P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Funeral Home

Rose Neath Funeral Homes Inc. - Southside Chapel
2500 Southside Drive Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 687-1256

Published in Shreveport Times on June 12, 2015

Carolyn Marie Holliday Eichner

     

Carolyn Marie Eichner

March 16, 1943 - May 7, 2015
Resided in Cottage Grove, OR

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On May 7, 2015 at 11:00 pm, our sweet Mother Carolyn Marie Eichner, 72 went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born on March 16, 1943 in Hope, AR to Vernon and Margaret (Stone) Holliday. She graduated from Fair Park High School in Shreveport, LA. She married Robin Eichner on July 25, 1972, in Los Angeles, CA. She was a loving, caring, giving and committed wife and mother to her husband Robin, 4 children, 9 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. While she loved planting flowers in her backyard, her family was her real pride and joy. Carolyn extended her compassion and love beyond even her family. If she ever met you, she never forgot you, and would always inquire to how you were doing. Carolyn volunteered weekly for 20 years playing the piano at local nursing homes. Her spirit of compassion & dedication to family blessed many people in her community. She will be missed tremendously. She is survived by her husband, Robin Eichner of Cottage Grove; father, Vernon Holliday of Creswell; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Randy Lane of Kennewick, WA; son and daughter –in-law, Steve and Louise Eichner of Broomfield, CO; daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Bill Wright of Cottage Grove; daughter and son-in-law, Christel and Matthew Brown of Parker, CO. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2015 at New Hope Baptist Church in Creswell.

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Jo Ann Tibbitt Bamburg

Carrol Cook emailed me the following info and asked that it be added to the blog.
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Jerry just got off the phone with Chester Simmons and he was telling Jerry that Jo Ann Tibbitt Bamburg is in very bad shape with cancer.  She is in the hospital here in Shreveport, but Jerry does not know which one.  If you will post this to the website so the classmates will be aware of her condition it will be appreciated.  We'll keep you posted on any further information we receive.

We hope you didn't have any damage from the storms yesterday.  We had some storms but the intensity was not near as bad as it was there.

Have a good Sunday and keep cool.

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There was no damage in my area thankfully from the storms yesterday. But the reports coming out as the storms approached would have made you think the end was near. Actually it turned out to be rather mild, thankfully - Bill.

Dr. Betty Sue Allison McNeese

Thanks to Don Jones for spotting this obituary for Fair Park English teacher Dr. Betty Sue Allison McNeese. Mrs. McNeese was my favorite teacher at Fair Park, and there were many others who felt the same way about her.

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Dr. Betty Sue McNeese

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Dr. Betty Sue Allison McNeese

SHREVEPORT, LA - Dr. Betty Sue Allison McNeese, longtime resident of Shreveport, died in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, April 1, 2015. A private service under the direction of her brother, the Reverend Doctor B. Gray Allison, will be held in Ida, Louisiana, at Bethsaida Cemetery on April 25, 2015. 

Born in Ida, Louisiana, on January 26, 1927, to John Richard Preston Allison and Ora Byram Allison, Betty was a particularly imaginative and creative child. She was the next youngest of 9 children, and her 3 sisters were much older. She tried hard to get the brothers closest to her in age to include her in play, but this sometimes had mixed results. She got into trouble playing marbles 'for keeps' (which was forbidden), and—uncharacteristically—used a curse word, becoming enraged when her older brother won. Her mouth was washed out with soap after that incident.

Discovering two of her brothers smoking in the back pasture, Betty insisted they teach her the art. Years later, she described her brothers' disgust at her inability to inhale. They gave up, but she continued to persevere until she succeeded. Puffing triumphantly, she ran out of the pasture, calling, 'I can do it! I can do it!'—straight into the arms of her disapproving mother (known as 'Mama Allison' to many). This episode did not end well for any of the miscreants.

When she couldn't find willing playmates, Betty played with her imaginary friends, Hosston and Jenny, often requesting cookies for both (and sometimes one for her friend Jesus). She was also known for playing 'church', serving as a one-girl congregation, in addition to preaching (from the top of a piano bench), leading the choir, and passing the collection plate.

Betty graduated from Ida High School at the age of 16. She earned a B.A. from Northwestern State College by the time she was 20, serving with distinction in many leadership positions (such as in the Purple Jacket Honor Society and as president of both her sorority and of the Panhellenic Council). She later earned both an M.A. and an Ed.D. from the University of Mississippi.

Dr. McNeese long served the Caddo Parish School District as a teacher, counselor, supervisor, and Assistant Superintendent. Loved and respected by countless students and colleagues, she retired relatively early. Bored with retirement, she accepted a position as the director of Trinity Heights Christian Academy. Students there called her 'Sarge', due to the persistent (but inaccurate) rumor that she had previously been a military officer. After this stint, she come out of retirement again to serve as an adjunct Professor of Education and academic counselor at LSU-Shreveport. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and the American Association of University Women throughout her career.

Dr. McNeese was a world traveler, often accompanied by her friend Dr. Gale Bridger. Their experiences in Machu Picchu, atop the Great Wall of China, on camelback in Egypt, and making their way through Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin are the stuff of legend—and this is a short list of their adventures.

After being diagnosed with early-stage dementia, Dr. McNeese moved to an assisted living facility in Iowa City to be near her daughter. She was well-known there, however, for asserting, 'I'll never make a Yankee!' Despite the inevitable progression of the disease, Betty retained her sweet and pleasant personality, much loved by the staff of Legacy Gardens and Briarwood Health Care Center. She continued to read voraciously until shortly before her death, and her intelligence manifested itself in a variety of ways. She suddenly declined in health, however, and her passing shortly afterward was peaceful and without visible discomfort—another blessing to her loving family and friends.

Dr. McNeese leaves behind a son, Robert Hilliard 'Happy' McNeese (and his wife, Cindy), of Gatesville, Texas, and a daughter, Sara Allison McNeese, of Iowa City. She also leaves two brothers, Dr. B. Gray Allison, a resident of Memphis, and James Edwin Allison, of Ida, as well as sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She will be especially missed by her dear friend and travel companion, Dr. Gale Bridger, of Shreveport.

The family thanks Lensing Funeral Home in Iowa City for its compassionate care during this time. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.lensingfuneral.com

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