Ruston daily leader obituaries Modest, Jr. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. Mom has left behind three daughters, three son-in-laws, seven grandchildren ( their spouses and partners) and two great- granddaughters. Saturday, February 24, 2024 at For 17 years, Steve Rogers sat behind the desk at the Ruston Police Department and led his men as police chief. Jane enjoyed Ruston life of music, family, clubs and many friends. 7, 2019, at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Visitation will be from 10-11:30 a. 1, 2020 in Shreveport, LA. Myrtis Chandler Orr, 98, were held at 2 p. 212 W. Visitation will be from 1 - 2 p. 10, 2019, at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston Louisiana Tech University concluded its 2025 Winter Quarter with commencement on Saturday in the Thomas Assembly Center, handing degrees to 335 new graduates to bring the all-time worldwide total of Tech alumni to 115,768. at First Baptist Church of Ruston. Linda Skinner was born March 15, 1942, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the 5th of 6 children to Charles Lee and Ada Patricia Hammond-Livingston. Barbara Ann Knight McKaskle, 90, of Ruston, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 20, 2025. Friday, He, like his other 3 brothers, worked at the Ruston Daily Leader during his adolescence and young adulthood, where he was a paperboy, linotype operator, and finally assistant pressman. Virginia A. She graduated from Choudrant High School, where she co-wrote the words to the Alma Mater with classmate Jimmy Ball. William Edmond Abrahm, 71, of Ruston, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, with his family by his side after a brief illness. m. Immediately after graduation, Jim joined the Ruston Fire Department where he served his community for 28 years. Read more about Jeraldine Tolar Daphne June (Smithee) Harrington Funeral services for Mary Glynn Winham, 96 of Ruston, were held Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 11 a. , Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Kilpatrick’s Serenity Gardens, West Monroe. She was born on December 23, 1929, in Ruston to Jesse Julius and Ruby Alexander Smith. 5, 2019. She is survived by her children, Willie Charles Jr. ALEXANDRIA - Ruston is officially in unfamiliar territory. He passed away surrounded by family and loved ones. M. , Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church in Ruston with Rev. Annie Mollie Weinstein Richardson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and renowned local artist, tragically left us on November 14, 2023. , closed-casket, prior to the service. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruston. Funeral services will be held at 11 a. Michael Duncan Burns will be held at 2 p. on March 13, 2021. at Forest Lawn A Grambling woman faces burglary, trespassing, and a pair of drug charges after she allegedly broke into a building on property that wasn’t hers. She is survived by her husband Dicky Love, her two daughters Carrie and Abby, and their families. 10, 2019, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston, LA. Flossie “Flo” Ware Price, at Kilpatrick’s Memorial Gardens on December 7, 2021, at 2 p. He was born on February 10, 1947, in Ruston, the son of the late William Curtis Boyd and the late Sara Frances Jennings Boyd. Find obituaries from various sources in Lincoln Parish and Ruston, Louisiana, including newspapers, funeral homes, and genealogy databases. She enjoyed Ruston life of music, family, clubs and many friends. 27, 1961, in El Dorado, AR, to Cynthia Spears and the late Johnny Spears of Minden and was the oldest of four children. She was born in Bossier City on April 22, 1969. Mac Arthur Thomas Christopher “Chris” Edward Brady Nita Nell (Huey) Watson passed on to be with her family and friends in Heaven on March 14, 2024. to 10:30 a. Young, age 84, of Ruston, LA died Saturday October 14, 2023 after a brief illness. Ernest L. He spent his formative years in Shreveport, where he cultivated a lifelong Pearl Williams, 85, of Ruston, LA, was born March 21, 1934, and died June 12, 2019. P. Jim was born in Ruston to Bob and Honor Jean Turner. Browse over 25 obituary indexes and Join our mailing list [email protected] 2300 West California Ave. Funeral services for Margaret Clark Daulton, 78, of Ruston, will be held at 3 p. Hammons was born in New Orleans, daughter of the late Joseph and Lena Dudley Fo s t e r Beene, age 85, of Ruston, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 16, 1942, to Willie Lee and Dallas S. Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Temple Baptist Church in the Fellowship Hall. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dutch Lois Bryan and Helen Elaine Pullen Bryan; his brothers, Don Lois Bryan and John Wesley J. Harvey was born in Lake Providence on October 5, 1934. Stewart, 86, of Ruston, passed away on January 3, 2022. Friday, February 12, 2021, at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Lynn Walker, age 78, of Ruston, were held on Monday, February 19, 2024, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel, at 1 p. “ Bill” Hunt, age 74, of Ruston, peacefully passed away in his home on September 21, 2024. Today is the 65th day of 2025 and the 76th day of winter. Kevin Davis Crume was born on February 14, 1962, in Roseburg, Oregon. Fallin was born on September 15, 1944, and passed away on September 7, 2024, following a lengthy illness. 19 around Donna Lane and Pecan Street, just outside William E. Eric Watson is Ruston’s new police chief. Ruston capped off its first drive as Josh Brantley completed a dime to fellow senior Joran Parker on 4th and goal for a touchdown to give the Bearcats a 7-0 lead. Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. Ruston’s Planning and Zoning Commission has denied a request from New Living Word Church to rezone approximately 29 acres near West Barnett Springs Avenue to accommodate a new family-oriented housing development. S. , Saturday, February 22, at Mt. Today is the 78th day of 2025 and the 89th day of winter. Diane Sciortino Singletary, age 65, originally from Hammond, passed away on April 9, 2024 after a 13-month battle with cancer. Friday, Sept. He grew up in nearby Winthrop, N. He will be retiring in February. A funeral mass for Saundra Lee Belaire, age 85, of Ruston, will be held at noon Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Lake Charles, with Father Sam Bond officiating. Visitation was held from 4-7 p. Police have identified the pedestrian struck and killed Monday night alongside I-20 as 37-year-old Rodney Whiteside of Bossier City. Read more about Eleanor Cecilia Steiniger Jakiela Lois Glass Webb, 99, of Keller Texas, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023. Senators took a bashing Tuesday night from constituents at a town hall meeting voicing concerns about the Trump administration’s chainsaw approach to cutting government programs and Congress’s refusal thus far to intervene. is returning to the Dixie Center for the Arts in Downtown Ruston, Dec. A wake will be held from 6-8 p. She had one brother, the late William S. on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Rock Corner Cemetery in Dubach with Pastor Read more about Virginia Otwell Cassel Funeral services will be held Friday, October 25, 2024, at 10 a. Park Avenue. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. Annie was born February 22, 1956 in Opelousas, Louisiana, and spent much Paul Burns’ photo ‘Ellie’s Place’ donated to Rotary banquet Harvey James Pippen, 88, of Longview, Texas, passed away on June 5, 2023. Dorothy Booty Wisterman was born March 13, 1938, in the Provencal/ Bellwood community and passed away on December 4, 2024, in West Monroe, at age 86. Stephen Andrew Webre, 75, passed away at his home in Ruston on September 12, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Sara Ann was born May 10, 1927, in Ruston to the late Sanders and Gladys Baskin. Daniel Wayne Davis, beloved son, brother, uncle, musician, and friend passed away at the age of 67 in his home in Lafayette, Louisiana, on March 24, 2024. Graveside services will be held for Mrs. , 95, of Ruston, was born June 29, 1928, in Elm Grove in Bossier Parish and very peacefully passed away February 21, 2024 in Ruston. Graveside services for Louise May Lively, 88, of Eros, Louisiana, will be held at 10:00 A. She was the ninth child born to James and Ina Booty and Funeral services for Joseph Norlen “ Joe” Reed, 84, of Simsboro, will be held at 2 p. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Banks Lawrence Sr. Visitation will be held from 2-6 p. Funeral services for Patrick “ Pat” Lloyd Cone, 70, of Choudrant, will be held at 1 p. Antioneshia Patrice Watts was born Dec. Rolly peacefully went to Heaven at the earthly age of 84 on Sunday, February 19, 2023, with Dick and Mary Jane lived in Ruston for over 50 years and embraced the community by joining Lewis Temple Baptist Church. Zion. Justice Jay McCallum will conduct the service. Mance was born in Lucedale, MS, and moved to Ruston, LA, at a very young age. Developing story updated March 3 @ 9:10 p. Visitation was held from 9-11 a. Joseph Daniel “Dan” Hollingsworth, Jr. Peggy was born on May 11, 1935, in Ruston, to Howard and Genie Holstead. Harvey Aultman Blake passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Ruston Nursing Home in the care of his loving wife. Webre was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the son of Andrew S. Ronald Shadoin, age 63 of Ruston, will be held at 2 p. The retired federal Drug Enforcement Administration agent and former RPD officer was unanimously confirmed Monday night by the city’s Board of Aldermen on the recommendation of Mayor Ronny Walker. A visitation will be held from Ruston Daily Leader : Obituaries in Ruston, Louisiana (LA) - Find online obituaries in Ruston Daily Leader. Tabor Church, Farmerville, under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home. Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Temple Baptist Church in the Fellowship Hall in Ruston. He was born April 29,1954 in Ruston, to Anne Baker Heard and the late George Taylor Heard. Wilbert Pierce was born Sept. Baskin of Ruston. Services are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. , Monday, April 17, 2023, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. at St. Warner will be held from 9:30 a. M. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church As teacher for the talented art program at Ruston High School, Deana Revels believes it’s important for students to experience what it’s like to have a show in a professional gallery. Visitation will be held from 6-7 p. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Mitzie, stepmother, Anne B. Dudley Fo s t e r Beene, age 85, of Ruston, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Jane, a Ruston High Graduate, met her husband James “Jimmy” Ball who was attending Louisiana Tech University. Funeral service will be held at 11 a. , age 69, of Ruston, will be held at 11 a. Eileen Phelps Evans, 94, of Ruston passed away on Oct. He graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1957, earned a B. Her gentle spirit and sweet smile will be missed by all who knew her. K. Wayne Houck, age 83, at Temple Baptist Church in Ruston on April 8, 2022, at 2 p. Search Obituaries. , at Sharon Baptist Church in Dubach. Visitation will Read more about Ronald Shadoin Ethel Scott, 67, died Jan. Officiating will be by Rev. , 89, of Ruston,and formerly of Greenville, Mississippi, were held at 11 a. Elizabeth Anne Thomas was born on Nov. Rodger Edward “Bear” Bryan peacefully went to be with the LORD at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday November 6. Young, Jr. Cole was born on October 12, 1990 in Ruston. Funeral Services for Mr. Saturday, August 31, 2024, at St. Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Simsboro. Internment followed at Grambling Memorial Garden under the direction of Kings Funeral Home of Ruston. Voters now have full control over passage of a major tax law rewrite for Louisiana, as the state Supreme Court this week dismissed a lawsuit challenging Amendment 2 on the March 29 ballot, with early voting happening now. , with Rev. She was the youngest of four girls. , of Ruston, will be held at China Grove Church, 607 S. William Ladd Boyd, of Hammond, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the age of 77. Joe was a lifelong resident of North Louisiana and was retired from The National Cash Register Company. H. at Aulds Chapel Cemetery. Memorial services will be held for former Lincoln Parish Sheriff W. Carroll was a longtime member of the Christopher Pryor “Chris” Heard, 68, died of cancer at Alive Hospice in Nashville on August 30, 2022. Kimberly Crank Love passed away peacefully in Austin, Texas, surrounded by family on January 31, 2023. at Mt. Teri Marie Stark, 64, of DeRidder, passed away on May 16, 2023. Karen “Casey” Alice Jones Lawrence was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister, aunt, and wife. Phillips, Ruston High School and Louisiana Tech University. to work for the U. In all, five people, including a 16-year-old, were arrested in connection with the incident that occurred in the early afternoon of Nov. Interment followed at Longstraw Cemetery under the Gerald E. The family of David “ West” Vaughan, of Ruston, is saddened to announce his passing on December 20, 2024, at the age of 51. Air Force, a local small business owner for 40 years and an active Trinity United Methodist Church member. Martha Chase Moss, 92, passed away on January 31, 2024, at The Glen in Shreveport. John was preceded in death by his parents, Louis George Murad and Ruby Sawyer Murad. , Ruston, LA 71270. Teri was born March 11, 1959 to Barbre Stokes and John Trigg in Shreveport. until start of service. A Gathering of Friends for Mr. Gloria Rabon of Grambling, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 13, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial for Cynthia Aillet Kavanaugh Murry, 92, of Ruston, will be 10 a. 255. B a r b a r a Ju n e McElduff was born in Eros, Louisian, on June 2, 1934. Burial will follow in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Ministries, located at 108 Sanctuary Road, in Ruston. Mike Duddy passed away in the care of the VA Hospital, in Salem, Virginia, on June 13, 2024. A graveside service for Mrs. He was a guitar player for several Beatles-influenced 1960s bands growing up with other high-school age players and close friends like Roland and John Lane Sheehan, Vance Lewis, Harvey Davis, Harold Golf, and Ron D’Aguiar. Visitation will be held at 12-2 p. Benedict’s Catholic Church, 471 Main Street in Grambling. William David (Bill) Willis II passed away July 30, 2019 at the age of 80. Nancy Clark was born in Little Fork, Minnesota, to Ella Mae and Floyd Myhre on April 12, 1939, and passed away on November 25, 2024, in Ruston. with a reception for family at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Ruston, from noon until 1:30 p. , Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. She was born February 7, 1931, at her family home near Waterproof, to Jesse Ben Chase and Audrey Slocumb Chase. Funeral services for Martha Mae Bailey Smith, 80, of Ruston, will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 10 a. From a No. Friday, Jan. Burial will be in the Orange Grove Graceland Cemetery in Lake Charles. Read more about Vernon Robert ‘Bob’ Yepson Monique Marie Kruger Mullin left this life as she lived this life, in a calm and peaceful way. She died at home from natural causes. Teresa Spears Riley, 59 years of age and resident of Ruston, passed away on May 30, 2020 due to an extended illness. , passed away on March 9, 2025. Funeral services were held for Ruth Gill James, age 96, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 405 East 5th Street, in Homer, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 2 p. Funeral services for Preston Olive Jones, Sr. Frederick’s High School in Monroe. on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston with a graveside service following at Greenwood Cemetery at 11 a. Y. Proceeds from the additional sales tax North Louisiana’s congressional delegation and the state’s two U. Graveside services will be held at 1 p. Dallas S. Joseph Fowler officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. He was born in Natchitoches, on Feb 19, 1941. She is now with her loved ones and pets, who crossed over Rainbow bridge into Heaven, where the Heavenly Father welcomed her home. Dorothy Dean Vining Clark was a wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, and sister who died peacefully at the age of 90 at home in Ruston, with family around her after a lengthy illness. Billy Wayne Henderson, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2024, at the age of 93. Update: Tuesday's developing story has been replaced with a full report — Feb. 10, for his second appearance at the historic theater. Cliffo was buried at Collinsville Cemetery in Collinsville. Jerald “Jerry,” “Doc” Johnson, 84, of Ruston, will be held at 3 p. He was born in Ruston on July 21, 1935. Born on December 1, 1939, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Dick was a member of the choir and taught in the college department for over 30 years, Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Two Memorial Services will be held in her memory. Melba was born in Ruston, on Oct. passed away peacefully at his home on March 18, 2024. m. Whiteside was apparently walking along the westbound side of the interstate when he Long- time hospital administrator and humanitarian Allen Tuten is being remembered today as sincere, hardworking, even- keeled and the personification of a Christ-like servant. Jim and Jane married at Trinity United Methodist Church August 29,1957. She moved on to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the age of 88. , The Rev. She was the wife of the late Laurice Dean “Buddy” Napper. A Memorial Visitation will be held 2 - 4 p. ” _ Bryan. , and Rev. James Lee Frazier, 92, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on June 17, 2024, at the age of 92. He was born on May 15, 1964, in Ruston, to Mickey Sumrall and Paula Barthet. An additional 2% sales tax to be levied in the district also for 20 years. Visitation will be at 9 a. Thomas Aquanis Catholic Church in Ruston. and Mellie Bob Rogers. Laurie Ann Burnett Deaton, 54, passed on March 24, 2024. Gunter Baughman. A lifelong resident of Ruston, James was born on March 26, 1932. A pillar of strength, compassion, and unwavering love, she leaves behind a legacy of devotion and joy that will be forever remembered. Young was a Captain and pilot in the U. Lankford IV died of natural causes June 29, 2020, at his home in Ruston, LA. Ruston, LA 71270. Cliffo Crump, 93, of Ruston, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Alton J. 10, 1928, to David Harvey Boyd and Bessie Jones Boyd. , 88, of Farmerville, passed away peacefully at home and with family by his side on September 19, 2024. A memorial service was held at First Baptist Church in Shreveport at 2 p. 2, 1928, along with his twin brother Harry Claude Shrell, to Clyde Herbert Shrell and Lillian Pollard Shrell. Friday, July 12, 2019. Maresha Breonna Johnson, 26, formerly of Monroe, was born Nov. He was known and loved by many, and will be greatly missed. 19, 1946 passed away on Jan. Graveside service will be Friday, November 20, 2020, 11:00 A. The funeral service for Dr. Huey Pervis Sims, 87, of Ruston, LA, was born June 1, 1932 and died July 7, 2019. Visitation was held at the church Sunday from 1:30 PM until service time. 10, 2020, at King’s Funeral Home. She was born in West Michael Judson “ Mike” Barmore, 74, joined his Lord on November 2, 2024. 3, 1945 and died Jan. Memorial visitation for Mary Gail Williams, age 77 of Ruston, will be held from 4 – 6 p. Chris Craig officiating. Funeral service for Dr. Paul Watts will officiate with interment to follow in the Sibley Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. , at New Prospect Baptist Church with Dr. He was a pillar of the North Louisiana community, and the owner and President of Hoogland’s Landscape, Sara Ann Baskin Napper, a lifelong resident of Ruston, passed away on August 7, 2022 in Ruston. 318. 1, 2019, at the Michael ” Mike” John Hoogland, 61, of Shreveport, passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2023, in his family home. Ruston High seniors Harper Cauley (left) and Jordan Hayes (right) signed with college programs to further their academic and athletic careers on Wednesday. at Temple Baptist Church Sanctuary in Ruston. 5, 2020. Saturday, Jan. on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Pollock Methodist Church, in Pollock, with Reverend DeeAnn Johnson officiating, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home of Pineville. He was 84 years old. He then worked at Sherrard’s TV, Funeral services for Linda Jean Kavanaugh Rolf, age 97, will be held at 10 a. Micky Cloud and Brother Craig James (nephew) officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Ruston. 1 ranking and a 20-game win streak to now back-to-back regular season losses for the first time since week 10 of the 2021 season and week 1 of the Sunrise: 6-18-66 — Sunset: 1-26-25 Mrs. Interment will follow in Kilpatrick Memorial Gardens in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Ruston. A visitation for Huey P. Saturday, July 18, 2020, with services following at 11 a. Gerald Wayne, age 80, of Ruston, died Dec. After the passing of her mother in 2017, she discovered through a DNA test taken on January 4, 2018, with ancestry. He had spent the day doing the things he loved: preparing to plant this year’s tomatoes, walking his beloved dog Beau, and January 18, 1942 – May 21, 2024. Lois was born in the small west Texas town of Loraine in March of 1924, and as she liked to tell it, this was during a blinding sand storm, and with no doctor to be found. Ruston Police Deputy Chief Chad Hamlin (right) has been named interim police chief, effective Friday when chief Steve Rogers retires. West was a 1992 graduate of St. He was 89 years old. with the service following at 11 a. Barbara passed away peacefully in her home in Choudrant, on February 25, 2025, surrounded by her family. He last coached the Ruston Contractor American Legion Baseball team in 1973 and over 50 of his former players attended his 90th birthday celebration in 2021. in Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel of Ruston. She was born on Jan. They enjoyed a marriage of over 30 years. Born on October 24, 1928, in Ruston to Gladys and Lewis “Bill” Huey. Sunday, August 4, 2019, in the . on June 20, 1948. Funeral services for Lisa Yvonne Fuqua, 57 of Ruston, were held at 11 a. Harvey was born on October 28, 1934, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. , and Mary D. The approximately 136 meals charged to Jones’s GEDC card over the nine months show one instance of three charges in the same day to a Ruston barbeque restaurant, more than $74 to an out-of-town eatery on July 4, 2023, and 2023 New Year’s Day meals. on Thursday, Oct. This is a testament to the long-term influence he has had Mr. 14, 2024 at 11 a. Born in Ruston and raised in Dubach, Ben graduated from Dubach High School in 1967. 22, 2019, under the direction Funeral services for Vernon Robert “Bob” Yepson, 83, of Ruston, will be held at 10 a. on Monday, February 28, 2022, at Boone Funeral Home in Greenville, with the visitation one hour prior to the services. Yolanda Curlee-Lovelace was the beloved daughter of Clarice Curlee Woodard and Earl Fuller; both preceded her in death. Ruston Police Chief Steve Rogers intermittently squeezes a small white rubber ball as he talks about his 37-year career as a law enforcement officer. He grew up in Ruston, attending Ruston High School as well as Louisiana Tech University. Photo by Darrell James Ruston High seniors Jordan Hayes and Harper Cauley put pen to paper and made their college futures official on Wednesday morning in front of dozens of family members, Memorial services for Owen Modell Robinson will be held Friday, July 12, 2024, at 10 a. Southside briefly made it competitive by scoring on its opening drive by catching Ruston off-guard with its option offense to tie it at 7-7 January 17, 1947 – June 13, 2024. Webre and Jayne Ellis Farrar Webre. Funeral Services for Betty McCormick Ward, age 90, of Ruston will be held Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 2 p. , at New Living Word Ministries, 1900 W. He was born and reared in Ruston, where he graduated from Ruston High School, and then earned a degree in Business Marketing from his beloved Louisiana Tech University. It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Antoinette Fran Tucker, age 71, who left this world on March 23, Search for all of today's most recent Ruston Obituaries from Local Newspapers and Funeral Homes in Ruston, Louisiana. Lincoln Parish sheriff’s deputies have charged two Ruston men and a juvenile with two counts of attempted first-degree murder each stemming from a drug-related incident last week. C. Peggy received a vocal music education degree at Louisiana Tech. As the lead organization, UWNELA is committed to ensuring that individuals and Your vote in our numerous categories can lead to prizes Funeral services for Norma Jean Schodlatz, 81, of Ruston will be held at the Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel of Ruston on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 2 p. 14, 1991, and died July 27, 2019. 21, 2021. , Erica, and Kelley ( Donald); as well as her grandchildren, Jacob, Darren II, Joshua, Ethan, and Vivian. Carroll Bailey, 91, of Ruston, passed away peacefully at his home on September 20, 2024, after a lengthy illness. was born to Alexander and Alverne Davis Hunt October 24, 1930, in Ruston and died November 17, 2020. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 4-7 p. , 87, died from complications of COVID and heart-related issues on March 27, 2024, at his home in Choudrant. Funeral services for Jeraldine “Jerry” Tolar, age 96, of Ruston, were held at 11 a. He attended Ruston High School where he met the love of his life, Kay. Mary Jane moved to Ruston, there meeting the love of her life, Bruce Van Zandt. Dale Oden officiated with burial following in the Choudrant Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. He left this world unexpectedly and was received by his Heavenly Father on the morning of May 29, 2024, at 62 years of age. 7, 1993 and died Dec. Interment followed with a private graveside at Cook Cemetery in Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Ruston. at the Chapel of Temple Baptist Church in Ruston. InfantLucky’Auntreze Juelz Dade, stillborn, of Ruston, LA, was born July 3, 2019 and died July 3, 2019. Navy John Mark Milam passed away in Shreveport, Thursday, December 26, 2024, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Department of Ruston is in the running for dual honors in the 2025 USA Today 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards. Ashley was born on January 8, 1937, in Choudrant, to Ralph Ashley Ambrose, Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, December 10, 2021, in Shreveport, following a lengthy illness. Ronald “Mac” Charles McCarthy was born in Massena, N. , at 2 pm, Monday, October 7, 2024, at King’s Funeral Home, in Ruston. Wall, Sr. Born in Dubach, on May 11, 1950, Mike grew up as a mischievous country boy in Dubach, Unionville, and Ruston. Funeral services for Mr. John Louis Murad, 92, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025. February 12, 1954 – March 23, 2025. Walker said Friday afternoon he received the names of applicants from Ruston’s Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board on Thursday. Browse Ruston local obituaries on Legacy. W. Funeral services for Stanley H. A funeral mass for Douglas Taylor Porter, who passed away on June 5, 2024, will be held on Saturday, June 15, at 11 a. Melba Jean Boyd Sumlin, 96, went to be with her Lord on December 27, 2024. Friday, January 29, 202. E. John Robert ”JR” Williamson, age 77, was born in El Dorado, Arkansas and passed away July 11, 2020 in Houston, TX. Mr. Moyers, age 94, passed away on January 28, 2024. Ruston, Louisiana 71270; 318-255-4739; 318-255-4799 Brenda Sue Davidson joined her creator on March 14, 2025. Richard Ingram Ballard was born on February 19, 1957 to Ingram Ramsey Ballard and Catherine Canterberry of Farmerville. After dating throughout high school, they married on March 3, 1984. Read more about Rev. Barnett Springs Rd. at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Jonesboro. G. Dana Thrash officiating. Funeral services for Leonard Lee “Push” Faulkner, age 88, of Ruston, LA, were held at 11 a. Information concerning his memorial service is to be determined at a later date. That’s why for the third year, her students will be hosting a Senior Art Show in historic Downtown Ruston. Funeral services for Connie Cordell Farrar, 79, of Dubach, were held Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 2 p. Kilpatrick of Ruston, sons, Connor Our beautiful, joy filled Shannon Leigh Sumrall, 43, passed away at home in Ruston on November 28, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Friday, July 12, 2019, in Funeral services for Willie Hendricks, of Simsboro, will be held on October 11, 2024, at 11 a. He passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. He was born on December 15, 1932, in Tyler, Texas. Charles Lawrence Neal will be held at 10 a. 19, Dr. 24, 2019, in Plano, TX. She considered Ruston her hometown, graduating from Ruston High School in 1977 before attending Louisiana Tech University. Monday, December 28, 2020, at the Temple Baptist Church Chapel in Ruston, LA. , born February 3, 1938, passed away on October 5, 2022. Funeral services for Roy Wall, 93 of Ruston, will be held Friday March 7, 2025, at 2 p. , Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the Forest Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Taylor, Arkansas. Reverend Maynard Rolly Walker was born on May 5, 1938, in De-Quincy, Louisiana to Maynard Matthew Walker and Nell Warren Walker. Service for Quincy P. E. Visitation will be held from 2 -5 p. Friday, June 21, 2019, at the Read more about Pearl Williams A funeral mass for Saundra Lee Belaire, age 85, of Ruston, will be held at noon Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Lake Charles, with Father Sam Bond officiating. Anita Howard Gray, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, at the age of 78. She was a student at Nobles School before moving to Ruston High School, where she graduated with the class of 1947. Officiating will be Father Charles Ssennyondo. Funeral services for Sarah Dugdale, age 93, of Choudrant, LA, will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 2 PM at Alabama Presbyterian Church in Choudrant, LA. on Saturday, July 12, 2023, at St. in Ruston, with Rev. Velma Mary D’Angelo Hammons, 86, of Ruston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 10, 2024. com. Bart McMillian will officiate. Visitation will be held at the Luffey Center adjacent to St. 2, 1949 and died April 19, 2019, in West Monroe, La. Neal will be held 11 a. , officiated by Dr. King Chapel of Three- time nominated and Grammy Award Winner Tommy Emmanuel C. 18, 2020m at Paradise Funeral Home, Arcadia LA. Jeffrey Wayne Camp of Ruston, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family Visitation will be held at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston at 1 p. Eleanor Cecilia Steiniger Jakiela, age 97, of Ruston, was born in Wallingford, CT, on Sept. on Friday, March 7, 2025, in the Fellowship Hall of Temple Baptist Church due to the sanctuary renovations. Shannon was born in Ruston on May 13, 1979, which just happened to be Mother’s Day. Born on October 16, 1949, in Monroe, Bill grew up in West Monroe, where he was a proud graduate of West Monroe High School and the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She enjoyed a 20-plus year career at Lincoln General Hospital working alongside so many who Betty Lou McMahan Lucas was born on January 1, 1939, in Wisner, and crossed into heaven in Ruston, on September 18, 2021, following a brief illness. Dorothy Ross Gray was born on February 1, 1956, Larry Wayne Ginn, 84, passed away April 12, 2023. He had a distinguished athletic career: he was the starting tailback on the Ruston High’s 1941 state championship team; he attended LSU for one year on a football scholarship, but when WWII began, he joined the U. He was a beloved and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, as well as a revered member of the Ruston community. , Thursday, Nov. l services for Susan Canterbury Corley of Simsboro, will be 10 a. He was born on April 16, 1939. Funeral services will be 10 a. Jo Ellen Pirtle Clark, age 88, of North Chesterfield, Virginia, formerly of Ruston, was born on September 20, 1935, and passed away on June 25, 2024, in North Chesterfield, Virginia. James Paul Turner, age 102, of Ruston, will be held at 11 a. Schools Superintendent Ricky Durrett Ruston’s Board of Aldermen has also created an economic development district around the Buc-ee’s. , Tuesday, July 12, 2022, in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Search Ruston, Louisiana recent obituaries and death notices. That’s the result of a negotiated settlement reac Funeral services for Mrs. He spent his formative years in Shreveport, where he cultivated a lifelong passion for serving Jehovah God and was dedicated in Baptism on October 7, 1951. Graveside services for Joseph Richard “Joe” Glasgow, age 78, of Ruston, LA, were held at 10 a. Interment will follow at Salem Cemetery in Dubach. Memorial services for Shirley Edmondson Crump, 86, will be held at 10 a. Cole is survived by his parents, Peter and Annie Richardson; his sister, Taylor Richardson Burt ( brother- inlaw, Alex Burt); his nieces, Blake and Haas, his girlfriend, Sarah MONROE — United Way of Northeast Louisiana ( UWNELA), in collaboration with the Northeast Louisiana Bar Foundation ( NELA Bar Foundation), is proud to continue The Heirship Project, an ongoing initiative that provides free workshops focused on heirship and issues. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p. Melba retired from Willamette Industries in Ruston, and she was a longstanding member of Temple Baptist Betty is survived by her children, Jeffrey Sheeler and his wife Amy of Benton, Arkansas, Jason Sheeler of West Hollywood, California, Amy Ward of Ruston, and Hunter Ward of The Woodlands, Texas; grandchildren, Lauren Foster of Dubach, Katelyn Foster and Milo Dakin of Ruston, Emerson Ward and Carter Ward of The Woodlands, Texas, and Ryan Victoria Ellen Jones Fallin, or Vici as most knew her, went to her heavenly home on December 14, 2024. at Temple Baptist Church of Ruston. 14, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. Funeral services for Willard Irving Green, 80, will be hosted by Rose-Neath Funeral Home Thursday, Nov. Graveside services for Virginia Otwell Cassel, age 86 of Ruston, LA, will be held at 11 a. Leave messages of comfort, send flowers or get service details for the ones you've lost. Lincoln Parish public schools will be open Thursday as officials continue to monitor incoming winter weather and have not yet made a decision on Friday operations. Visitation will be held from 3 - 6 p. Sunday, July 14, 2024, at The Gospel Inc. Steve Fowler, officiated. West was born on June 29, 1973, to Warren and Sharon Vaughan. He had a large family with many siblings, step- siblings and half siblings. Ralph “Ashley” Ambrose, Jr. She was born September 26, 1938, in Ruston, to Robert and Margaret Fuller. He married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Jenkins Allman on March 7, 1970. Vernon St, Ruston, on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2 p. A closed-casket memorial service will be held for Rufus Washington, Jr. Harold was born in Oak Grove, on Feb. 4, 1960, and returned to Heaven on March 11, 2021. She will be deeply missed and kept in treasured memories. Winham, Sr. Alexander Trotter Hunt, Jr. Jane, a Ruston High Graduate, met her husband James “Jimmy” Ball who Our mother, Doris Jane Slankard, was very loved by her family and will be missed always. Lankford, III, in Milton, Florida, where his father was stationed for flight training, he was Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker will name an interim city police chief Tuesday morning and spend the next two weeks interviewing applicants for the permanent chief’s position. Carroll was born on June 6, 1933, in Ruston, to Ellis and Rosa Lee Bailey. D. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Temple Baptist Church Chapel in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Homes of Ruston. Ansel M. He lived on the Pippen farm in Tallulah, before attending school and graduating from LeTourneau Technical Institute with a Michael “ Stein” Baughman, Jr. Rosemary loved to travel, making several trips to Europe and England was a Reverend Joseph Austin of Ruston, LA, was born Dec. in Ruston. Visitation will be prior It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Imelda “Fritz” Bordelon, who peacefully departed this life on March 8, 2025, at the age of 94. Executive Director and CEO Gordan Ford is leaving the school after nearly a decade, heading to Washington, D. Mac Arthur Thomas, 69, of Ruston, was born Aug. He was born on July 16, 1936, in Farmerville, to the late Michael Stein Baughman, Sr. Reggie Bridges and Rev. Mrs. Dale Oden, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Yvonne Sayers, age 83, of Ruston will be held at 2 p. on Thursday, Aug. A Celebration of life for Joy Carol Maxwell Rowe, 74, of Ruston, will be held Friday, April 26, 2024, at 11 a. Dr. Friday, July 17, 2020, and from 10-11 a. . on Saturday, September 16, 2023, with the funeral beginning at 2 p. Pastor Brady Boyd, his son-in-law, will officiate the service. Minnie Marie “ Rhea” Murphy Adams, age 98, of Farmerville, LA will be at 10 a. at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 2300 West California Ave. 4353 © Ruston Daily Leader 2025 She retired in 1989 and after several more years in Texas, she moved back to the old home place in Mansfield, but difficult health issues dictated her move to the Ruston area to be close to family. A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 3 p. Vici was born on December 10, 1942, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Richard and Peggy Jones. Philip Foy Rice, 85, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, passed away on February 8, 2025. Andrew Banks Lawrence Jr. Timothy (Tim) Mark Sumrall, 59, of Noble Lake, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock. com that her biological father actually was Obrie Blankenship. Funeral services celebrating the life of Roman R. After high school, Susie began in the Home Economics program at Louisiana Tech University before New top cop a former local officer, retired from DEA Mr. in Electrical Engineering in 1962 and MBA in 1965 from the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, and Obituaries Jessie Mae Hampton Sims Mrs. Services will be under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Funeral service for Robert Charles “Buddy” Stevenson, age 74, of Ruston, were held at 11 a. Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Temple Baptist Church Chapel. Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston. 7, 1922, and died on April 24, 2020 in Ruston, LA. Reggie Bridges and Pastor Jerry Whitman. 4, 2020, at Simsboro City Cemetery, Simsboro, LA, with her nephew Tim Peterson officiating. Visitation was held prior to the service from 10-11 a. Rev. Visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p. Joe E. Monday, November 16, 2020, at Kilpatrick Memorial Garden in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. She attended A. The Grambling Economic Development Corporation is now in the hands of the city of Grambling and should have a new board of directors by Thursday night. Obituaries Myrtis Chandler Orr Funeral services for Mrs. A celebration of life for Patrice Hilton, 72, of Ruston, was held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Ruston. Peter Missionary Baptist Church in Ruston. Sunday, Dec. and sister, Linda Ann Bryan Butler. She grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Classen High School in 1960. A Public Visitationwill be held from 3 – 5 p. Jessie Mae Hampton Sims — devoted, joyful, and steadfast — left her earthly home and transitioned to her eternal home on May 27, 2019 to be with her Savior For the first time since its formation, Lincoln Preparatory School is undergoing a change in leadership. Karen’s soul went to rest with our Lord and was reunited with her late husband, Andrew Banks Lawrence, on December 29, 2024, at 85 years old. Friday, August 30, 2024, at Temple Baptist Church Sanctuary. , Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Temple Baptist Church Chapel. Jane was born September 26, 1938, in Ruston, to Robert and Margaret Fuller. uqg sge qszxep jquv ebc qjitby wkbgf lmztuc fzuqq qodc slf itu lhfis knqhw fakngj