Funeral services celebrating the life of W. C. Dick will be held Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana. Interment will follow at Cotton Valley Cemetery in Cotton Valley, Louisiana. The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden.
W.C....
Gene Patrick Hughes, 75 of Minden was born on February 7, 1950, in Victoria, Texas to Billie M. Hughes and Mildred Walker Hughes. He left this earth for his heavenly home on August 24, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was a technician for AT&T and retired after over 30 years of service.
Gene was preceded in death by his wife Brenda,...
Stanley Hoyt Jr., 88, of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025.
Born in 1936, Stanley lived a long full life marked by love, service, and adventure. In 1963, Stanley married the love of his life, Mary, with whom he shared over five decades of marriage. Together they raised their son, Stanley Hoyt, III and built a family rooted...
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to a good man, Alton Perry McCann. Alton was born on April 9, 1956 to Ralph and Mary Elizabeth McCann, and he departed this world August 25, 2025 at the age of 69. For his family and friends, that departure was too soon.
Alton lived in Minden and graduated from Minden High...
Jayne Evalani (Blackstad) Spangler
November 11, 1962 — August 20, 2025
Jayne Evalani (Blackstad) Spangler, 62, of Bossier City, LA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
The daughter of Robert (Bob) Nawai Blackstad and Ruth Hannah (Jones) Blackstad was born in Wichita, KS, on November 11, 1962. Jayne attended elementary school in Wichita before moving to Kirksville in 1973. She graduated...
Betty Josephine LeFevre Formby Benton, LA – Funeral services for Betty Formby, 94, will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Word of Faith Christian Fellowship, 1013 Gould Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana, with Pastor Johnny Banks officiating. A graveside service will be held earlier that morning at 10:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Cemetery, 5185 Swan Lake Road,...
A graveside service honoring the life of Carolyn Moncrief Lyons will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Minden, Louisiana, under the direction of Rose Neath Funeral Home. Carolyn passed away August 5, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born in Gibsland, Louisiana on December 3, 1942.
She is preceded in...
Lisa M. Sager McCarty-Jackson was born on December 22, 1960, in London, KY. She was 64 years old when Jesus called her home on August 8, 2025, in Keithville, LA. Her Memorial Service will be at Life Church, 2222 Meriwether Rd, Shreveport, La 71108, on Sunday August 31, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Although she grew up in Indianapolis, IN, she...
A Celebration of the Life of Linda Dupree Dowling will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 1:00 p.m., in the sanctuary of First Methodist Church Shreveport, 500 Common St., Shreveport, Louisiana. There will be a reception to follow. Officiating the service will be Dr. Steven Bell. A private burial at Springville Cemetery in Coushatta, Louisiana will take place...
Wayland Bradley Bearden, 71, of Bossier City, LA, tragically passed away in an accident on August 6th, 2025. Bradley was born on July 10, 1954, in Meridian, Texas, to the late Ivan and Maxine Bearden. The family later relocated to Natchitoches, LA, where he graduated from Natchitoches Central High School in 1972. He continued his education at Northwestern State University,...
Milton Ford Pearce went to be with the Lord at the age of 102 on August 7, 2025.
Milton was the most wonderful father and ‘Big Daddy’ to his grands & great grands. A true example of the Christian life well lived; his caring, loving and methodical nature was cherished and admired by all.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
On Sept. 15, 2025, family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of beloved spouse, mother, granny and caregiver Carol Trexler Harvill. Carol was On born March 25, 1967, in Barksdale AFB and joined the Lord on August 25, 2025, after a short battle with cancer.
Those who knew Carol best remember her as loving caregiver of her children, grandchildren,...
James Michael “Mike” Nolan, Sr. died on Monday, August 11, 2025 after a long battle with diabetes, kidney failure, COPD, and other health issues. He lived life wholeheartedly on kidney dialysis for 14 years.
Mike was born on October 3, 1950, to Joseph M. “Pat” and Dorothy Regan Nolan of Yazoo County, Mississippi. His earliest childhood was spent in Yazoo City,...
Funeral services celebrating the life of Dr. Gladden W. “Buddy” Willis will be held Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Doyline United Methodist Church in Doyline Louisiana with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Montie’ Dobbins. Interment will follow at Doyline Cemetery in Doyline under the direction of Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden, Louisiana.
Dr....
Mr. Gary Bert Caskey, age 79, was born November 24, 1945, in Haynesville, LA, to Bert and Cloys Holleman Caskey. He entered into rest on August 26, 2025, in Homer, LA. Mr. Caskey grew up in Homer and graduated from Homer High School in 1964. Then, he attended LA Tech where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business. While attending...
Funeral services for Patricia W. “Pat” Prince will be held Friday, August 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden, Louisiana.
Pat was born October 19, 1932, in Blanchard, Louisiana and went to her heavenly home on August 26,...
Billy Frank Edwards was born November 15, 1960 in Hobbs New Mexico to Billy & Joyce Edwards. He is proudly called pawpaw also Old hound dog, favorite son n law, & frilly bank just to mention a few. Billy passed on August 25, 2025 in Minden, LA.
Billy is survived by his daughters: Lace edwards, Amber & husband Jonathan Taylor. Grandchildren:...
A Graveside Service for George Pugh, Jr., 92, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Stonewall Cemetery in Stonewall, Louisiana. Brother Mike Hawkins will officiate the service.
George was born on May 13, 1933, in Coushatta, Louisiana, to George Tiny Pugh, Sr. and Mattie Pugh. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
George shared 72...
Services for Dorothy Jones McDonald Brasfield will be held Wednesday, August 27, at 10:00 am at Pinecroft Baptist Church, 8002 Jewella Avenue in Shreveport, LA with visitation at 9:00 am. Officiating will be Dr. Steve Pettey and Dr. Dustie Dunn. Burial will follow at 12:00, noon at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Stanley, LA.
Dorothy passed away August 23, 2025, after a...