William Ray Harris
Jun 26, 2026
William Ray Harris, a lifelong resident of Lincoln Parish, passed away at the age of 91 on June 26, 2026. Born on October 11, 1934, in Simsboro, LA, Ray lived a life full of dedication to his family, community, and country.
Ray is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Maureen Ann Varley Harris, and his...
John Henry Gass
Jun 15, 2026
John Henry Gass, age 84 of Ruston, LA passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026. A funeral mass will be held Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10 AM at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Ruston, LA. Interment will follow at 1:30 PM at the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Rayville.
John...
Janet Hoffman
Jun 15, 2026
Janet Darl Hoffman age 90, entered her rest in heaven on June 15, 2026. A visitation and service will be held at Evergreen Baptist Church in Bernice, LA on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Service will begin at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Owens...
Joyce Margaret Bennett
Jun 13, 2026
Funeral services for Mrs. Joyce Margaret Bennett, age 82 of Choudrant, La will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Owens Memorial Chapel with Mr. Jeff Hogan officiating. Burial will follow in Choudrant Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.
Joyce was born January 25, 1944 in Calhoun,...
Lillian Broughton
Jun 10, 2026
Funeral services for Lillian Broughton, age 92 of Ruston, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, June 15, 2026 at Owens Memorial Chapel with Bro. Chris Craig and Bro. Clayton Owen officiating. Burial will follow in Harmony Chapel Cemetery in Hico, LA under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.
Lillian Broughton was...
Thomas Shane "Pooky" Otwell
Jun 2, 2026
Funeral services for Thomas Shane Otwell, affectionately known by everyone as "Pooky", age 53 of Pea Ridge, LA will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, June 5, 2026 at Owens Memorial Chapel with Rev. Dallas Witt and Rev. Barry Joyner officiating. Burial will follow in Mineral Springs Cemetery in Dubach, LA under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral...
Dorothy Renois Price
May 23, 2026
Dorothy Renois Price was born in Mansfield, LA, to Ivey and Will Renois on August 23, 1928. She and her twin sister Dorette were the youngest of ten children. Dorothy graduated from the Tri State School of Nursing and worked as a registered nurse in Shreveport for her entire career. She was a staunch supporter of the Atlanta Braves...
Laquita O'Neal
May 20, 2026
Celebrating the beautiful life of our belovedLaQuita Griffith Sutton - O'Neal December 25, 1935 – May 20, 2026
Heaven has received a new song bird.
She was pure sunshine, an earth angel to so many, and the kind of soul that made every room brighter just by being in it. Her love, laughter, faith, and...
Carolyn Ruth Byrd Barnes
May 18, 2026
Funeral services for Carolyn Ruth Byrd Barnes, of Ruston, LA, will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 22, 2026 at Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston with Bro. Paul Watts officiating.
Carolyn was born on December 2, 1939 and went to her Heavenly home on May 18, 2026 at the age of 86. She was a loving...
Rosemary Stewart
May 18, 2026
Rosemary Stewart gained her eternal reward on May 18, 2026, a day before her birthday. Born on May 19, 1959, to RC and Rosa Sparks, Rosemary lived a life full of service and dedication. She earned a two-year secretarial science degree from Southern Arkansas University and worked for the Social Security department for ten years. As the pastor's wife...