Obituaries

Phillip Roy O’Con Feb, 25, 1955- Nov. 2, 2023

Phillip Roy O’Con Feb, 25, 1955 Nov. 2, 2023In loving memory of Phillip Roy O’Con, aged 68, who peacefully passed away on Nov. 2, 2023, at Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria LA after bravely facing a prolonged illness.Born on Feb.

Kristian Dewayne Darden

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Kristian Dewayne Darden will be at Auld’s Funeral Home in Shreveport, La from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday Nov. 10, 2023.Pastor Justin Hagler will officiate a ceremony at 6:30 p.m.Kristian Dewayne Darden, 18 years of age, passed away on Nov.

Anne Lace Stevens May 8, 1948 – Oct. 21, 2023

Our community’s beloved teacher, friend, mother, and mentor Anne Lace Stevens (75) of Natchitoches, LA passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Anne was born in Rockford, IL to Roger and Bette Lace, and grew up in Oregon, IL.

Carolyn Litton Waxham Nov. 11, 1940 Oct. 19, 2023

Memorial services for Carolyn Litton Waxham 83, of Marthaville will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27 at Beulah Methodist Church in Marthaville. Burial will follow in Beulah cemetery. Visitation will be from noon. until the time of service in the church.

Melvin Ray Smith Oct. 9, 1934 — Oct. 22, 2023

Melvin Ray Smith was born Oct. 9, 1934, in Flora, Louisiana, to Mr. Percy Smith and Ms. Clementine Smith. He went to be with The Lord peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. He was surrounded by a loving family.Melvin is preceded in death by his parents.

Jack Fernandez Oct. 23, 2023

Jack Fernandez was a beautiful soul. He loved people.He was the type of guy that liked to rub elbows in a diner. He loved the outdoors. He was a deeply religious man who loved the Lord.He was definitely a one of a kind person who would give the shirt off of his back.

Douglas “Wayne” Nelson

Feb. 27,1947 Oct. 15, 2023Douglas “Wayne” Nelson (Paw Paw), age 76, passed away Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents Clyde V. Nelson and Emily I. Waters, and his brother, Leonard Nelson.He is survived by his wife of 53 years Marie E.