Obituaries

Patricia Ruth Sutton Godwin Dec. 28, 1942 Sept. 23, 2025

Patricia Ruth Sutton Godwin, age 82, of Goldonna, LA, passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2025. Pat was born on Dec. 28, 1942, in Grapevine, TX to the late Raymond L. Sutton and Marie Gorham Sutton.A loving wife, mother, Granny, sister, aunt and friend, she devoted her life to her family.

Clara Byone Metoyer

“With deep sorrow and loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Clara Byone Metoyer, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, who passed away unexpectedly at her home in La Puente, California on Sept. 16, 2025, at the age of 82. Our world will not be the same without her.”

Richard James

Richard James (Jim) Caspari, Jr.Dec. 1, 1946 – Sept. 25, 2025 Richard James “Jim” Caspari, Jr., age 78, of Natchitoches, LA passed away peacefully on Sept. 25, 2025. He was born on Dec. 1, 1946, in Natchitoches, , to the late Richard James “Dick” Caspari, Sr., and Anne Louise Tarter Caspari.

Dorothy Kay Burt

Dorothy Kay Burt April 5, 1946 — Sept. 19, 2025 Dorothy Kay Burt, born on April 5, 1946, in Natchitoches, LA peacefully departed this life on Sept. 19, 2025, in her hometown. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother whose spirit and warmth touched the lives of many around her.
Dorothy Kay Burt

Dorothy Kay Burt

Dorothy Kay Burt

Dorothy Kay Burt April 5, 1946 — Sept. 19, 2025 Dorothy Kay Burt, born on April 5, 1946, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, peacefully departed this life on September 19, 2025, in her hometown. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother whose spirit and warmth touched the lives of many around her.

John Patrick Henry Sept. 22, 1944 — Sept. 13, 2025

John Patrick Henry, known by all as Pat, passed away on Sept. 13, 2025, in Shreveport, LA.He was born on Sept. 22, 1944, in Shreveport and in his formative years was a resident of Powhatan, LA. At the time of his passing he was a resident of Gloster, LA.

JoAnn Boone Dec. 9, 1943 Sept 7, 2025

JoAnn Boone, 81, passed away peacefully on Sept. 7, 2025, inBossier City, LA.A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20, at Asbury United Methodist Church, 3200 Airline Drive, Bossier City, LA. Visitation with the family will begin at 10:30 a.m. and the service will be at 11 a.m.

Bobby Ray Jenkins April 1, 1935Sept. 13, 2025

Bobby Ray Jenkins, 90, of Robeline, LA passed away peacefully in his home on Sept 13, 2025. He was born to Willis and Lucille Jenkins on April 1, 1935, in Robeline.Bobby worked for many years in the logging industry, cutting timber. He loved hunting, fishing, baseball and softball.

Donnie D. Patterson July 30, 1969-Sept. 3, 2025

Donnie D. Patterson was born on July 30, 1969 to Joseph Matthews and Emma Louise Patterson Johnson. At an early age he confessed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and in due course, became a member of First Baptist Church Amulet Street, then pastored by Rev. H.B. Barnum.