Princie Alene Allen
July 7, 2026
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Princie Alene Allen, 90, will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at The Pentecostals of Bossier City, 2833 Viking Dr., Bossier City. Burial will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Park Cemetery in Haughton, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service....
Odessa O. Parker
July 6, 2026
Odessa passed from this life the morning of July 6th, peacefully after a gradual decline in health. She was supported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life. She will be truly missed.
Boen on August 27, 1931, Odessa was the daughter of Joe and Earline O’Neal. She later moved to Shreveport, Louisiana where she began...
Mona Elizabeth "Liz" Mahaffey Snead
July 6, 2026
Mona Elizabeth “Liz” Mahaffey Snead, 65, of Tenaha, TX passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, surrounded by family.
Liz was born in Shreveport, LA, on March 14, 1961, to William ‘Billy’ Wayne Mahaffey and Mona Raye Gladden.
She graduated from Notre Dame HS, in 1979; ready to show the world who was the boss! Liz was a determined, free-spirited human that...
Bettye Bubenzer Rhea
July 5, 2026
Bettye Bubenzer Rhea, a lifelong resident of Shreveport, passed away Sunday morning, July 2, 2026, from complications of Alzheimer's disease.
Mrs. Rhea was born on October 24, 1923, in Rochester, New York. She was the daughter of Marion Christian Bubenzer from Bunkie, Louisiana, and Kaletah McDonald Bubenzer from Ruston, Louisiana. She was a graduate of Byrd High School and of LSU,...
Donald Ray Snead
July 5, 2026
A Celebration of Life for Donald Ray Snead, 92, will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at the Mansfield Golf and Country Club, 1629 LA 513, Mansfield, Louisiana.
Donald Ray Snead was born on November 12, 1933, in Martin, Louisiana to Taylor Daniel Snead and Lillian Jowers, and passed away July 5, 2026, in Mansfield, Louisiana.
Donald was...
Seal Marie Richardson
July 4, 2026
Seal Marie Richardson, 88, was born on November 27, 1937 in Farmerville, Louisiana to Len Eubanks and Dulcie Dean Eubanks and passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
She married Roger Richardson in 1965 and had four children. She was an avid reader of true crime novels. Her job was within the home and taking care of others. Although...
Michael Thomas Pyles
July 4, 2026
Michael Thomas Pyles, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026 while vacationing with his family in Colorado. Born on February 25, 1945, Michael was a beacon of warmth and laughter throughout his life, leaving a legacy of kindness and joy.Michael was the cherished son of the late Manuel and Ruby...
Johnny Ray Francis
July 4, 2026
Johnny Ray Francis of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on July 4, 2026, at the age of 87. Though he had been in declining health over the past few weeks, he was still able to drive and live independently, which was very important to him. He was lovingly cared for by his family and friends, even until the end of his...
David Acklen
July 4, 2026
Funeral services for David Acklen will be held Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana with John Michael Acklen officiating. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden, Louisiana. The family will receive friends from 4-7 pm Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Rose Neath Funeral Home.
David was born December...
George Patrick "Pat" Leahy
July 2, 2026
A celebration of life for George Patrick “Pat” Leahy, 65, will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at The Simple Church, 130 Boardwalk Blvd., Bossier City, Louisiana. Pastor John Haigler will officiate the service.
A second celebration of life will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Crossroads Church, 1188 Park Ave West,...
Jo Rogers
July 2, 2026
A memorial service celebrating the life of Jo Rogers will be held Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church West Chapel in Minden, Louisiana with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Officiating will be Bro. Steve Gilley.
Jo was born January 15, 1936, in Claiborne Parish and met her Lord and Savior July 2, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana....
Fredrick Ray Carter
July 2, 2026
On July 2, 2026, Fredrick Ray Carter completed his journey here on Earth and entered Heaven, where every burden was lifted, every weakness made strong, and every tear wiped away.
Fredrick was born August 12, 1958, as the first son of Jesse Dale and Wanda Maxine (Moak) Carter in Homer, LA. He was a 1976 graduate of Arcadia High School and...
Octavia Jane Wells
July 1, 2026
Funeral services for Octavia Jane Wells, 101, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall St., Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Old Pisgah Cemetery in Marthaville, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Dr. Kenny Joyner...
Betty Jane Gomilla
June 30, 2026
Betty Jane Gillespie Gomilla was born February 14,1936 in Center, TX. to Ralph and Maggie Gillespie. She entered into eternal rest in Homer, LA. on June 30, 2026, at the age of 90.
There was a Memorial Service Saturday July 25, 2026, at Cornerstone Church, 501 W 3rd St., Homer, LA. Visitation was from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, with the...
Thomas Walter "Sonny" Hardee III
June 30, 2026
Thomas Walter “Sonny” Hardee, III, a lifelong resident of Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, was called to his Heavenly home on June 30, 2026 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born on July 3, 1938, to the late Thomas W. Hardee, Jr. and Eulalia Tucker Hardee.
Sonny graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1956. After graduating, Sonny believed he needed to move on...
Kathleen Eugenia Potter
June 29, 2026
Kathleen Hillier Potter slipped from her earthly life and entered into the presence of her Savior on June 29, 2026. Kathleen, or "Kathy" as most knew her as, was born on November 7, 1935. Her parents were Marvin and Ethel Hillier.Funeral services will be held Friday, July 3, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport,...
Merlon Frantom
June 29, 2026
A graveside service for Merlon Frantom, 94, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Forest Park West Cemetery, 4000 Meriwether Rd., Shreveport, Louisiana.
Merlon was born on March 14, 1932 in Bellwood, Louisiana to James Marshall Frantom and Bell Rhodes Frantom and passed away Monday, June 29, 2026 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Mary Lou Doran Yates
June 28, 2026
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mary Lou Doran Yates, 81, will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, 211 Pilgrim Rest Church Rd., Doyline, Louisiana. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue until the start of the service. Lunch will follow at 12:00 p.m.
A graveside service will be...
Mary Carenell Murphy Dean
June 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of Mary Carenell Murphy Dean “Carrie,” “Little Honeydew,” “Maw Maw” Mary Carenell Murphy Dean, lovingly known to many as Carrie, to Willie as Little Honeydew, and most affectionately as Maw Maw, peacefully fell asleep in death on June 28, 2026, at the age of 82. She passed away in the comfort of her home in Homer, Louisiana,...
Darden Ford Gladney
June 28, 2026
A service of Witness to the Resurrection giving thanks for the life of Darden Ford Gladney was held Friday, July 3, 2026 at 10 AM at the First Presbyterian Church, 618 N. 2nd Street, Homer, Louisiana. Interment followed at Arlington Cemetery. Visitation was held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the church from 5-8 p.m.
Born on April 23, 1954, Darden...