Obituaries

Judy Lynn Bowyer

Judy Lynn Bowyer ( nee Robeaux), longtime resident of Virginia Beach, Virginia, lost her lengthy battle with breast cancer on July 4, 2023 at 5:15 p.m.

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William Edmond Abrahm, 71, of Ruston, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, with his family by his side after a brief illness. He was a beloved and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, as well as a revered member of the Ruston community.

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Karon Kaye Tinsley Goolsby

Karon Kaye Tinsley Goolsby, a longtime resident of Katy, Texas, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, resulting from long-term liver and kidney disease and related complications.

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Billy Ray Pesnell

Funeral services celebrating the life of Billy Ray Pesnell, age 89, of Shreveport, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall Street, Shreveport, with Rev. Larry Emory, pastor of Longstraw Baptist Church, officiating.

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Norma Anita Ristimaki Hood

A Celebration of Life was held for Norma Anita Ristimaki Hood on June 9, 2023, at Trinity Methodist Church, in the Burkhalter Chapel with Reverend Doug de Graffenried officiating. Mickey Cloud provided the beautiful music.

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Beverlee Joyce Biscomb James

Funeral Services for Beverlee Joyce Biscomb James, age 82, of Ruston, are scheduled for Thursday, July 6, 2023, 11 a.m. at The Episcopal Church of The Redeemer.

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Ronald Edward Whitaker

Graveside services for Ronny Whitaker, age 77, of Ruston, will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Hurricane Cemetery in Athens, with Rev. Brian Mercer and Rev. Doug Degraffenried officiating.

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William ‘Billy Joe’ Bagwell

Funeral services will be held for Mr. William Joseph “Billy Joe” Bagwell, age 96, at First Presbyterian Church in Homer, on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 2 p.m., with Rev. John McClelland, officiating.