John "Sam" Smith
May 22, 2023
A celebration of life will be held for Mr. John “Sam” Smith at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2042 Highway 519, Arcadia, LA 71001. Bro. Jeff Smart will officiate.
Sam was born August 25, 1930, in Cleburne, Texas to Claude and Olga Smith. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday,...
Bert Woodley Mercer
May 21, 2023
Bert Woodley Mercer of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023 following a brief illness. Mr. Mercer was born in Elysian Fields, Texas on June 9, 1926. Bert was a World War II veteran, who was also an employee of SWEPCO at the Arsenal Hall Power Plant for 41 years. He was an avid hunter and gardener and...
Shane Harris
May 21, 2023
Billy Shane Harris, 49, of Dubberly, Louisiana was born February 22, 1974, in Shreveport, Louisiana and entered rest May 21, 2023, in Dubberly, Louisiana. Billy was employed with Bayou Swabbing. He loved spending time with his family, helping others, fishing, gardening, and working on small engines. Shane also loved hunting and taught all of his children to hunt, fish...
Ruth L. Saucier
May 21, 2023
A graveside service for Ruth L. Saucier, 97, will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent. Officiating the service will be Deacon John Basco.
Ruth was born on May 9, 1926 in Ruston, Louisiana to E.J. and Lois Liner and passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
She...
Martelle Merritt Dunn
May 20, 2023
Martelle Merritt Dunn, 95, passed away peacefully at home in Birmingham, Alabama, surrounded by her family, and was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Martelle was born August 1, 1927, in Evergreen, Louisiana to Hasting and Eunice Merritt. She graduated from Evergreen High School and then trained to be a nurse under the supervision...
Arnold Dale Norman
May 20, 2023
Arnold was born on January 29, 1933 in Chestnut, Louisiana to Garlan Dallas Norman and Edith Godwin Norman. After graduation from Readhimer High School in 1950, he attended Northwestern State College for one year before enlisting in the U. S. Air Force in October, 1951 during the Korean Conflict. Upon release from active duty in October, 1955, he returned to Northwestern...
Tommy "TC" Michwich (Ret.)
May 19, 2023
Retired Shreveport Fire Captain Tommy C. Michwich (TC) of Shreveport was called home to be with his heavenly Father, Friday, May 19, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral...
Glenna DeMoss
May 19, 2023
Bossier City, Louisiana – Funeral services to celebrate the life of Glenna Thurmon McDonald DeMoss, 88, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2023, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Drive, Bossier City, Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Burial to follow the service at...
Louise Stanley Youngblood
May 19, 2023
Louise Stanley Youngblood, 94, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, May 19, 2023. The family will be receiving friends at Airline Baptist Church from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on May 25, 2023, with a service to follow.
Louise was born in Goodwill, Louisiana, on August 14, 1928, to Dee Edward Stanley and Carrie Burton Stanley. She...
Luke Wesley Partain
May 19, 2023
A celebration of Luke’s life and home-going will be held Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at New Ebenezer Baptist Church in Castor, LA. His earthly vessel will be laid to rest at New Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden, Louisiana. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 5:00 p.m....
Barbara Lynn Butler
May 18, 2023
A memorial service celebrating the life of Barbara Lynn Butler will be held Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Christian Church at Minden in Minden, Louisiana with Pastor Ginger Gray officiating.
Barbara was born July 16, 1943, in Haynesville, Louisiana and entered into rest May 18, 2023, in Minden, Louisiana.
She was preceded In death by her...
Lacey Brooke Oakes
May 18, 2023
Lacey Brooke Oakes departed this life to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Lacey was born on March 27, 1987, in Shreveport, Louisiana, grew up in Bossier City and was known for her kind and compassionate nature.
Lacey graduated from Airline High School in 2005. She went on to further her education earning a Bachelor of Science degree...
Dudley "Twig" Hay
May 18, 2023
Funeral services for Dudley “Twig” Hay, 91, will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. in Magnolia Cemetery on Hwy. 191 in the Hunter Community. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m....
Edith Bennett
May 18, 2023
Edith Hancock Bennett, longtime resident and member of the community of Gibsland and Mt. Lebanon, passed away in her home, on May 18, 2023. She was surrounded by the love of her family and in the presence of her daughter Kay, caregiver Gladys, and hospice nurse Rhonda. A lady of great faith for her 98 years, she passed peacefully into...
Thomas Joseph Lilley
May 18, 2023
Funeral services celebrating the life of Thomas Joseph Lilley, 83, of Converse, Louisiana will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Chapel, 943 Polk Street, Mansfield, Louisiana with Dr. Jimmy Lilley, and Bro. Chucky Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Converse, Louisiana. A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 21,...
Johnnie Sue Preuett
May 17, 2023
Graveside services for Johnnie Sue Preuett will be held at 11am on Friday May 19, 2023, at Little Hope Cemetery in Lucky, Louisiana under the direction of Rose-Neath funeral home of Minden. Brother Rubin Weaver will be officiating.
Johnnie was born September 6, 1948, and entered peacefully into rest on May 17, 2023.
She was preceded in death by...
Danette Marie "Cissy" Cole
May 17, 2023
Danette Marie “Cissy” Cole, 66, was born on February 15, 1957 in Shreveport, Louisiana to James L. Cole, Sr. and Virginia Cole and passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
She spent over 15 years as a loyal and dedicated Sales Associate at Lowe’s Home Improvement on Youree Drive in Shreveport. She always had a smile on her...
Emmett Howell Cantwell
May 16, 2023
Emmett Howell “Buster” Cantwell, age 91, of Shreveport, Louisiana was called home to his Heavenly Father on May 16, 2023.
Buster was born on October 14, 1931, in Shreveport, LA. Buster was a 1949 graduate of C.E. Byrd High School. He furthered his education at Centenary College, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1953. In September of...
Paula Roberta Schorr Cornelious
May 16, 2023
A graveside service for Paula Roberta Schorr Cornelious, 78, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Agudath Achim Cemetery, at the corner of Yale and Walnut, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Rabbi Jana De Benedetti.
Paula was born on July 1, 1944 in New Jersey to Louis and Leah Schorr and passed...