Susan "Sue" Elizabeth Schloss
October 4, 2025
A Memorial Service for Susan “Sue” Elizabeth Schloss, 84, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall St., Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Officiating the service will be Reverend Barbara Jarrell.
Sue was born on June 25, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio to Bill...
Carole W. Neely
October 5, 2025
“to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” 2 Corinthians 5:8
Carole Waurynne Hurley Neely stepped from this earth and into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 5, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. Carole was born on February 12, 1934, in Minden, LA to the late Alwyn Doyle Hurley and Dorothy Lee...
Brian Truett Yates
August 10, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Brian Truett Yates, born November 23, 1984, and taken from us far too soon on August 10, 2025.
Brian had a gift. He was fun, quick-witted, and always ready with a smile or a joke. You never had to wonder if he was happy to see you—his laughter and smile...
Alice Henderson Sistrunk
October 1, 2025
Alice Christine Henderson Sistrunk, a lifelong resident of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on April 25, 1936, in Shreveport to Arch Cates Henderson and Lois Turner Henderson.
Alice grew up in Converse, Louisiana, and graduated from El Dorado High School. She loved flowers, gardening, and cooking, and was especially...
Claudia Toinette Sewell
July 26, 2025
Claudia Toinette Sewell, lovingly known to all as “Toni,” passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the age of 78.
Toni dedicated her life to service, working for many years as a case manager for the Louisiana court system, where she advocated for often helpless children and helped families rebuild and reclaim their lives. Her work was not just...
Charles Alvin Hall
October 3, 2025
Funeral services for Charles "Cowboy" Hall, 88, will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church, 10043 Hwy. 79, Bethany, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery in Spring Ridge, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at the church. Officiating the service will be...
Marilyn Hooper Downs
October 1, 2025
A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Marilyn Hooper Downs will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 943 Polk St., Mansfield, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until time of service.
Marilyn was born to W.C. and Adell May Hooper on May 15, 1945 in Mansfield, Louisiana.
She was preceded in...
Jaylen Alyne Grimes
September 28, 2025
We remember with love the life of Jaylen Alyne Grimes, our Jaybird, a radiant and compassionate young lady who passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 17. Though her time with us was far too short, Jaylen was full of love, creativity and passion which was seen and felt by all who met her.
Jaylen was born on...
Ryone Marrie Palmer
September 21, 2025
Ryone Marrie Palmer, 83, was born on July 31, 1942 to Ira Devalcourt and Grace Thibodeaux Devalcourt in Sunset, Louisiana and passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025 in Shreveport, Louisiana. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Souled Out For Christ at 2:00 p.m. Officiating the service will be Brother Leon Manshack.
Ryone, affectionately known...
Athlyn Thigpen Boswell
September 12, 2025
Athlyn Thigpen Boswell passed away at her home in Shreveport, Louisiana on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the age of 101 years, 6 months, and one day. She was the loving daughter of Julian Taylor and Mary Ricks Thigpen, born in Mansfield, Louisiana on February 11, 1924. Being the only child, she was the pride and joy of her parents.
Although...
Michael C. Hensley
October 8, 2025
In Loving Memory of Mike
Michael “Mike” Curtis Hensley, 56, of Joaquin, Texas peacefully entered into rest surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. He was born on September 11, 1969 to Curtis and Johnnie Faye Booker Hensley in Mansfield, Louisiana.
Mike was the best husband, father, son, brother, and friend anyone could ask for. He lived his life with kindness,...
Mamie Marie Griffin Roberts
October 6, 2025
Mamie Marie Griffin Roberts of Palestine, Texas, lived to the age of 90 years.Mamie was born in her Aunt Belle’s small four-room house, alongside a cotton field in the community of Flat Creek in Cass County, TX. She was the middle child of five, to parents Ruby “Hoss” and Lessie Griffin. The family lived in various locations in Texas as...
Patrick Mitchell Norris
October 3, 2025
Funeral services for Patrick Mitchell Norris, 74, will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Rev. Everett Aaron will...
Allard Wilson
October 9, 2025
Allard Wilson, 72, passed away following a brief illness on the evening of Thursday, October 9, 2025. He was born in Urania, Louisiana on April 2, 1953, the youngest child of Grace Callender Wilson and Thomas J. Wilson.
Allard was introduced to the love of his life, Francis Wooley Wilson, by his eldest sister Pat. He and Fran married on April...
Dr. William (Bill) Charles Blakely
October 7, 2025
Bill was a Methodist Minister as were his father and grandfather. He served almost 40 years in the Louisiana Methodist Conference.
Bill was born in Social Hill, Arkansas on October 19, 1934 to Rev. G.E. Blakely and Faye Blackstock Blakely. His early education was in Arkansas. He graduated from Centenary College in Shreveport and S.M.U. school of Theology in Dallas. Later...
Riley "Miles" Gilbert, III
October 2, 2025
A memorial service for Riley Miles Gilbert, III, 61, will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Winner’s Circle Church, 8000 E. Texas St., Bossier City, Louisiana, at Louisiana Downs. Officiating the service will be Pastor Jimmy Sistrunk.
Miles was born on February 5, 1964, to Riley Miles Gilbert, Jr., and Dorothy Parish Gilbert in Washington, D.C.,...
Dorothy Loraine Gust, née Buser
October 9, 2025
Dorothy Loraine Gust, née Buser, age 82, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025. She was born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado, the fourth of six children to Francis and Loretta Buser. Growing up, Dorothy was quite the musician, playing the marimba and actively participating in 4-H Forestry.
She pursued her passion for caring for others, attending...
John Lucas Cocchiara
September 28, 2025
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 started his medical practice as a general surgeon...
Rayven Robertson-Sloan
October 7, 2025
Our sweet Rayven Inslee Robertson-Sloan entered this world on August 21, 2025, at 7:58 p.m. in Minden, Louisiana. She gained her little angel wings on October 7, 2025.
Rayven is preceded by her maternal great grandparents Denise & Wayne Robertson, great grandmother Trish Frand, and great uncle Michael Robertson and wife Melissa.
Rayven is survived by her parents Alyson Sloan and Chris...
Earl Fitzgerald Lavalais
October 3, 2025
A funeral service for Earl Fitzgerald Lavalais, of Mansura, will begin at 11:00am on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Mansura. The visitation will begin at 8:00am until 10:30am on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Marksville. A rosary prayer service will be recited at 10:00am on...