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Joan Cardaronello Cicero, 88, a devoted wife and mother, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, in Covington, LA. Born in Independence, LA on November 9, 1936, Joan was the daughter of the late John and Mattie (Pecora) Cardaronello. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank J. Cicero, Sr., her son Frank J. Cicero, Jr., and her sister Victoria Ann (Baby Ann) Candiotto. After graduating from Independence High School in May 1954, she enrolled at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. On June 15, 1957, Joan married Frank J. Cicero, the longtime teacher and coach at St. John's, Jesuit, now Loyola High School in Shreveport. Joan was a devoted member of St. Mary of the Pines Catholic...

Joan Cardaronello Cicero, 88, a devoted wife and mother, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, in Covington, LA. Born in Independence, LA on November 9, 1936, Joan was the daughter of the late John and Mattie (Pecora) Cardaronello. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank J. Cicero, Sr., her son Frank J. Cicero, Jr., and her sister Victoria Ann (Baby Ann) Candiotto. After graduating from Independence High School in May 1954, she enrolled at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. On June 15, 1957, Joan married Frank J. Cicero, the longtime teacher and coach at St. John's, Jesuit, now Loyola High School in Shreveport. Os Joan was a devoted member of St. Mary of the Pines...

Richard Jean LeBlanc passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, after a long illness. He was born October 11, 1943 in Donaldsonville, Louisiana and got the nickname "Johnnie" from his older sister, who always wanted a little brother named Johnnie. He was also given the name "Rumble" by close friends in high school and college. He attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana, was a founding member of the university's Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity chapter, and earned a degree in Architecture. After college, he married Marie Suzanne Rials and moved to Jonesboro, Arkansas. The family moved to Shreveport, Louisiana shortly after, where he lived the remainder of his life. He was an...

Sammie S. Cicardo, 82, was born August 24, 1942, to Ethel Craig Simpson and Samuel Bartley Simpson in Alexandria, Louisiana, and passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. A memorial to celebrate Sammie's life will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at Cypress Bend Resort, 2000 Cypress Bend Pkwy, Many, LA 71449. Sammie graduated from Bolton High School in Alexandria, Louisiana, and worked for over 35 years at Central Louisiana Electric Company (CLECO), beginning as a receptionist as a high school intern and rising to serve as Assistant Corporate Secretary. After retirement, she served as Director of Handi Works Productions in Alexandria, providing opportunities for...

Paula Huckabay passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024. She was born August 11, 1954, in Shreveport, Louisiana to George and Dorothy Huckabay. The family moved from Shreveport to Midland, Texas in 1967. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School. Paula was a proud graduate of Texas Tech University. She taught for 30 years in the Midland Independent School System. She loved her students and worked hard to make learning English and Journalism meaningful and fun. Paula loved football and enthusiastically cheered for the Red Raiders and LSU Tigers. She is survived by her sister, Pam Byrd; her bother-in-law, Jim Byrd; and her niece, Amy Johnson and husband, Heath, as well as their children,...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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