Obituaries

Troy Evans Bain
September 9, 1936 - March 16, 2026


A force in the northwest Louisiana legal community, Troy Evans Bain rested his final case on March 16, 2026, after an illustrious career as a highly respected trial attorney who fought for the underdog, was a staunch supporter of women's rights, and champion of...

In Loving Memory of Lou Elkins

Lou Elkins, age 76, born on June 5, 1949, passed away March 7, 2026. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.

Lou was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was filled with care, kindness, and devotion to her...

James Marshall Jones, III, a resident of Louisville, Colorado, died in his sleep on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida, as a result of sudden cardiac arrest ("SCA"). Marshall was visiting his oldest daughter, Piper Jones, who attends IMG Academy in Bradenton. He was 46.

A memorial service will be...

Linda Leigh Mann was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on May 12, 1947, to Doris and Robert English in Stockton, California. As the oldest of three sisters, she grew up enjoying every type of outdoor activity. Linda attended Portland State College and began a...

Cathy Colvin Doyal, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and treasured friend, passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 3, 2025, in her hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana. She was a 1968 graduate of Woodlawn High School and furthered her education at LSU in Shreveport. She was 74 years...

John Lucas Cocchiara died peacefully on September 28, 2025, at 86 years old. He was born on September 16, 1939, in New Orleans and was raised there by his parents Joseph and Rose DiLeo Cocchiara. He attended Tulane University and Tulane University School of Medicine. He married Bonnie Sue Harris in 1960.
John...

Bobbie Frank Anderson was born on December 2, 1931, and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, due to complications from kidney disease.

A visitation will be held at Osborn Funeral Home on Saturday, May 3, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m., followed by a service at 12:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor and...

A Mass of Christian Burial for Gay Lynn Marchand Jones will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Shreveport, Louisiana at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025, with Father Duane Trombetta officiating.
A reception will be held at Shreveport Club immediately after the funeral Mass.
Private interment will...

Jerry "Jet" Lorant passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and close friends. He was born May 2, 1949, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Homer and Inez Lorant.
Jet attended Byrd High School and later Captain Shreve High School, where he excelled as a standout athlete in track...

Norma Godfrey Lee Simpson, age 86, entered into eternal rest on October 10, 2024. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 2:00 pm, at Osborn Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday at 1:00 pm. Interment follows at Providence Cemetery at 4665 Highway 154 Ringgold, Louisiana...

Dorothy "Dot" Mae Weber Canatella, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 7, 2024, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Dot was born on May 23, 1930, in Norco, Louisiana, to Clifford and Gertie St. Pierre Weber.
When she was 16, she met the love of her life, Basile John "Sweet" Canatella and the two...