Centuries Memorial Funeral Home

Charles Edward Thurmon, born on June 28, 1939, in Lillie, Louisiana, passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 86. A resident of Bossier City, Louisiana, Charles was a devoted family man and a respected member of his community. Charles honorably served in the United States Air Force and the United States Marine Corps, exemplifying dedication and patriotism throughout his military career. In his younger years, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He cherished his men's group in Jefferson, Texas, and was a faithful attendee of church services.He truly enjoyed working in the pest control industry with his three nephews. Charles had a deep love for his fur babies and found immense joy in...

Harley L. Shaw, son of Charlie and Esther Shaw, passed away on April 18, 2025 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Williams Shaw, children, Ashley, Lee and Brandon and their spouses, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, a sister, Jeanette and brother, Danny. His full obituary can be read at www.centuriesmemorialfh.com

Betty Ann McPhearson, 87, a devoted wife, mother, and cherished Memaw, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025. Funeral: 9:00 AM Thursday in the chapel of Centuries Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Centuries Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Betty Ann was born January 26, 1938, in Coal City, Alabama to the late Earcy Barber and Lucille Olds Fedrick. She was a woman of boundless love, kindness, and unwavering faith, whose greatest joy was found in her family and the beauty of the world around her. A true nurturer at heart, Betty Ann found peace and happiness in her garden, where she spent countless...

Betty Ann McPhearson, 87, a devoted wife, mother, and cherished Memaw, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025. Funeral: 9:00 AM Thursday in the chapel of Centuries Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Centuries Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Betty Ann was born January 26, 1938, in Coal City, Alabama to the late Earcy Barber and Lucille Olds Fedrick. She was a woman of boundless love, kindness, and unwavering faith, whose greatest joy was found in her family and the beauty of the world around her. A true nurturer at heart, Betty Ann found peace and happiness in her garden, where she spent countless...

Jack Mathew Legleu was born December 29, 1939 to Clovis and Sophie Legleu in Baton Rouge, LA. He was the 8th child out of 9. He always would say he was a hellion as a kid and gave his parents a lot of trouble. Jack joined the Army in 1958 to 1962 when he transitioned into the US Air Force and served for a total of 22 years. Jack had transferred into the Missle Department as an Instrumental Tech during the Cuban Missile Crisis while stationed at Dyes AFB in Abilene, TX. After about 3 years, Jack transferred back to the Avionic Communications-Navigation Department for the remainder of his Air Force career. During his service, Jack volunteered for two tours in Vietnam and was stationed both...

Thomas Harold Hilton, age 83, was born on May 21, 1940 to Harold and Aline Hilton in Abbeville, Louisiana. Tom went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation for Thomas will be held Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, Louisiana 71108. A celebration of life will occur Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Woodridge Baptist Church, 850 E Bert Kouns, Shreveport, Louisiana. A graveside committal will occur Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Kilpatrick's Memorial Garden, 1270 Highway 544, Ruston, Louisiana 71270. To read Tom's full obituary, please visit...

Willfretta "Pat" Persinger was born Jan. 22, 1936 to Beulah Gambrel Roark and Cecil Roark in London, KY. She moved to Indianapolis, IN in 1952 and lived there for over 30 years. She moved to Shreveport, LA in 1984 with AT&T where she worked for 38 years. She was a loyal member of Southpark Church of God. She loved animals, mostly cats, trees and roses. Pat touched hundreds of lives throughout her 88 years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James A Persinger and two sons, Howard Lockaby and his wife, Penny, and Paul Persinger; granddaughter, Aimee Lockaby; brother, Arlis Roark and sister, Jewel Marlene Trester. Left to cherish the memory of a loving mother, grandmother...

Willfretta "Pat" Persinger was born Jan. 22, 1936 to Beulah Gambrel Roark and Cecil Roark in London, KY. She moved to Indianapolis, IN in 1952 and lived there for over 30 years. She moved to Shreveport, LA in 1984 with AT&T where she worked for 38 years. She was a loyal member of Southpark Church of God. She loved animals, mostly cats, trees and roses. Pat touched hundreds of lives throughout her 88 years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James A Persinger and two sons, Howard Lockaby and his wife, Penny, and Paul Persinger; granddaughter, Aimee Lockaby; brother, Arlis Roark and sister, Jewel Marlene Trester. Left to cherish the memory of a loving mother, grandmother...

Joe Davis, age 88, of Waskom, Texas went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 5, 2024. Joe was born January 24, 1935 in Piney Woods, Mississippi to Robert and Duckie Davis. Joe was a proud veteran who served his country for over twenty years in the U.S. Air Force as a B52 crew chief. After retiring from the military, he worked as an aircraft mechanic at the Shreveport downtown airport. He then owned and operated a small engine repair shop at his home. In his leisure time, he enjoyed planting and growing all types of flowers and vegetables. Joe loved spending time in the woods deer hunting with Randy, Chuck and Doc. He had excellent woodworking skills and built many beautiful items...

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Pat Martin met her Savior face-to-face on November 27, 2022. Born February 7, 1929, in Montgomery, Alabama, the daughter of Willie Ezra Pinson, Sr. and Florence Idell Stoddard Pinson. In middle school, Pat attended church with a friend where she had an experience that she often said shaped the rest of her life. For the first time, she understood that Christ had sacrificed himself for her, and that His act of love made it possible for her to begin a right relationship with God. She responded to His love by committing the rest of her life to Him, and the rest of her life was a testimony of her joy in Christ. Pat...

Geraldine Ridge Bagwell, age 80, peacefully passed away on November 4, 2022, in Shreveport, Louisiana following a brief illness. A private ceremony will be held to spread Gerry's ashes in her beloved hometown of Hickory Tavern, South Carolina. Gerry and her family moved from Laurens, South Carolina to Ruston, Louisiana in 1968. Gerry loved the outdoors and spending time working in her yard on Lake Claiborne. She enjoyed living a simple life at home playing her piano. Gerry loved reminiscing about her childhood, her heritage and visiting with her family. She was always up for telling stories over a cup of coffee and a "Little Debbie" cake. She was preceded in death by her father Wayne...

Willis Neal Ross was born in a homestead farm house, on the outskirts of Carthage, Texas, May 9th 1928. He passed away on June 1, 2022 at his home in Shreveport at the age of 94. Neal graduated from high school in 1947 where he participated in football, basketball and FFA. Neal eventually left "the farm" to chase his passion in the oil business. His Oilfield career was interrupted when he was drafted into the Army in 1950. Neal proudly served with the Eastern Defense Division during the Korean War, protecting the steel mills of Pennsylvania. Once discharged from the Army, he returned to the oil business for a span of 60 years. Many companies benefited from Neal's charismatic style as a...

Ed Walker was called home to heaven on Sunday, February 6th. Ed was a talented sportsman throughout college and became a respected civil engineer with J. Ray McDermott. He enjoyed a long career in the oil and gas industry, and many adventures throughout the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Europe. In addition to travel, Ed loved baseball, tennis, golf, hunting, fishing, snow-skiing, water skiing, and scuba-diving. Devoted and generous, Ed made caring for his family and friends one of his highest priorities. He was a cherished father, brother, son, uncle, grandfather, and friend. A service will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, February 11th at Centuries Memorial Home in Shreveport, LA.

Funeral services for Frank Brazeal, 86, of Shreveport, will be held at 11 AM on October 1, 2021 at the Colonial Gardens Cemetery Chapel in Marshall, Texas. He passed away, at home, on September 28, 2021. The Reverend Murray Hodge will officiate. Mr. Brazeal was born to Frank and Nadene Brazeal on March 19, 1935 in McKinney, Texas. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1953 and The University of Texas at Austin in 1957 with a degree in business. He was the first person in the Brazeal family to graduate from college and was a United States Army Veteran. He was married to George Ann Munden from May 27,1960 until her death on July 26, 2005. They attended First Methodist Church in Longview,...

Funeral services for Frank Brazeal, 86, of Shreveport, will be held at 11 AM on October 1, 2021 at the Colonial Gardens Cemetery Chapel in Marshall, Texas. He passed away, at home, on September 28, 2021. The Reverend Murray Hodge will officiate. Mr. Brazeal was born to Frank and Nadene Brazeal on March 19, 1935 in McKinney, Texas. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1953 and The University of Texas at Austin in 1957 with a degree in business. He was the first person in the Brazeal family to graduate from college and was a United States Army Veteran. He was married to George Ann Munden from May 27,1960 until her death on July 26, 2005. They attended First Methodist Church in Longview,...

Judy Blank McDaniel, age 72, of Flint, Texas passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Grover McDaniel; daughter, Tracy Spray and husband Casey; six grandchildren, Stephanie, Samantha, Ryan, Krystal, Brandon, and Gracie; and three great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by sons, Brian and Joshua. Services will be Saturday, June 6, 2020 starting at 1:00 PM at Faith Community Church, 17833 HWY 69 South, Tyler, Texas 75703. Officiating the service will be Pastor Mark Skorheim. Followed Sunday with a viewing at Centuries Memorial at 1:00 PM and graveside services at 2:00 PM. Judy loved working Jesus Closet at our church; her specialty was sorting...

Raymond Neil Hickerson died December 13, 2019, at his home in Shreveport, LA at the age of 83. He was born November 23, 1936, the 6th child of Ernest and Annie Lou Yarbrough Hickerson in Hollis, OK. Neil was baptized into the Christian faith at a young age. He attended school at Gould, OK through mid-term of senior year, graduating at Consolidated Eight School, Roosevelt, OK, where he met his wife to be, Myrle Ann Nichols. Neil and Myrle were married January 17, 1957, at Con 8 Friends Church. The couple moved to Borger, TX, where Neil worked for Phillips Petroleum Co. He served honorable in the United States Army both in the US and in Korea. After his discharge, the couple moved to Andrews,...