Melba Gay Turner
April 30, 2023
Gay Turner, 96, of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2023.She was born on February 25, 1927 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Charlie and Pearl Shearwood. She retired from South Central Bell years ago where she met many friends. She enjoyed fishing and shopping.She is preceded in death by her children, Tim Turner and Terri Turner. Left...
Sudie Dean DeFatta
April 30, 2023
A graveside service for Sudie Dean DeFatta, 93, will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall St., Shreveport, Louisiana.
Sudie was born on November 15, 1929 in Farmerville,...
Kenneth "Ken" Riley McCallister
April 29, 2023
A private graveside for Kenneth “Ken” Riley McCallister, 86, will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Rose-Neath Cemetery in Bossier City, Louisiana officiated by Dr. Carl Rhoads.
Ken was born on July 6, 1936 to Essie “Polly” and Forrest McCallister in Atlanta, Texas and passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Ken graduated from...
Sherri Smith
April 29, 2023
Sherry Lynn Smith, a 50 year old lifelong resident of Marksville, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023.Sherry is survived by her mother, Patsy Daigrepont and her loving Aunt, Lorraine Smith both of Marksville as well as her uncle, Terry Daigrepont of Cheneyville.She is survived by her son Braeden Smith: 3 daughters ; Ali Richie’, Destiny Smith, and Journey Hebert...
Lucas Christopher LeBlanc
April 29, 2023
A Mass for Lucas Christopher LeBlanc, 36, will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary of the Pines Catholic Church, 1050 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will follow at St. Ann’s Catholic Church Cemetery in Stonewall, Louisiana. A visitation will be held Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30...
Lucille Ott Rivers
April 29, 2023
Lucille M (Ott) Rivers, 75, of Pleasant Hill, departed this earthly life on April 29, 2023, surrounded by family and friends in her home.
Left to cherish her memory are her devoted brother, J. Frank Ott (Eva) of Pleasant Hill; daughters, Regina Rivers of Pleasant Hill, Gloria Scalese (Vincent) of Leesville, Jacqueline Singletary (Kenny) of Belmont; and numerous grandchildren, great...
Tanya Jones Allen
April 29, 2023
Tanya Ann Jones Allen, 67, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 in Shreveport, Louisiana after a courageous battle with cancer. Tanya was born on May 28, 1955 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to John W. Jones and Betty Graham Jones Adams.
She graduated mid term from Woodlawn High School in the class of 1973. She graduated from North Louisiana...
Thelma Irene "Jackie" Gray
April 28, 2023
A memorial service celebrating the life of Thelma Irene “Jackie” Gray, 81, to be held Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Coushatta with Bro. Shawn Beard officiating.
Jackie was born on September 30, 1941, in Fayetteville, AR, to Ervan and Ava Irene Beeks and passed away April 28, 2023, in Shreveport,...
Ruth Albertine Poche' Scott
April 28, 2023
Ruth Albertine Poche’ Scott, 95, of Shreveport, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on April 28, 2023 at her home in Shreveport. Albertine was born on October 12, 1927 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Albert and Edna Poche’.
A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2023 located at...
Floyd Curtis Penton, Jr.
April 28, 2023
Floyd Curtis Penton Jr. , 92, of Sulphur, passed away on Friday, April 28 in his beloved Toledo Bend home with his family by his side. Born on June 1, 1930, the oldest of two boys. He was proud to be a lifetime Eagle Scout, he graduated from Sulphur High School and attended McNeese. He worked at the Cit-Con Oil...
Nancy B. Leake
April 28, 2023
Nancy B. Leake of Evergreen, LA entered this world March 24, 1932. She was the youngest child of Arthur and Carrie Mangrum Barnette and was reunited with our heavenly Father and loved ones on Friday, April 28, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Thomas Leake; daughters, Brenda Everage (James), Judy Parker (Rob), and Debbie...
Joseph Anthony Sepulvado
April 27, 2023
Joseph Anthony Sepulvado, 40, of Zwolle, Louisiana entered his eternal home on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at his home. Anthony was born on June 25, 1982 in Fort Polk, Louisiana to his parents, Glenn Eden and Shirley Ann Sepulvado.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Joseph C. “Top” Sepulvado; and his uncle, John W. Sepulvado. Left behind to...
Nathaniel Anthony Desselle
April 27, 2023
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all of them also that love his appearing.
-2 Timothy 4:...
Jimmy Michele Garza, Sr.
April 27, 2023
Funeral Services for Jimmy Michele Garza, Sr. will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Drive, Bossier City, Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2023, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Burial to follow the service at Haughton Cemetery, 202 S. Elm Street, Haughton, Louisiana....
Bobby Wayne McClung
April 27, 2023
Funeral services for Bobby Wayne McClung will be held Monday, May 1, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana. Officiating will be Bro. Mitch Goodwin. Interment will follow at Fellowship Cemetery in Dubberly, Louisiana. The family will receive friends Monday at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Wayne was born September 15, 1942, in...
Billie Jean Loftin
April 27, 2023
Billie Jean Loftin went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at age 93.
Billie was born to H.G. and Lettie Grace McKinnon on January 6, 1930 in El Dorado, Arkansas. She was the oldest of eight children. She attended Parkers Chapel School and graduated from Warner Brown School of Nursing. Billie worked as an RN...
Lawanda Weaver Marr
April 26, 2023
Funeral services celebrating the life of Lawanda Marr will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 1, 2023, at Fellowship Baptist Church, 200 Pam St., Mansfield, Louisiana with Rev. Waylon Gaunt officiating the service. Interment will follow at Mt. Heights Cemetery, Mansfield, Louisiana. A visitation will be held at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 943 Polk St., Mansfield, Louisiana, on...
Frank Charles Ellis
April 25, 2023
Frank Charles Ellis departed for heaven on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in the very same manner he had lived: flanked by the wife, children, and grandchildren who adored him, encircled by the sounds of family stories and classic Outlaw country, and ready to enjoy an impromptu nap. Frank was, above all else, a family man and a working man,...
Patricia "Pinky" Perry
April 25, 2023
Patricia “Pinky” Perry, 64, of Mansfield, Louisiana, entered into eternal rest on April 25, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Patricia passed away after a year-long, courageous fight against lung and brain cancer. Patricia fought until the day she passed with a positive attitude and a strong faith in God.
Patricia was born in Newport, Rhode Island, to Louis A....
Wallace Lynn Stanberry
April 25, 2023
Wallace Lynn Stanberry left this world on April 25, 2023, after a significant year long fight. (Would he have had it any other way?!)
Wallace Lynn Stanberry came “flying” into this world on October 10, 1955, in Shreveport, LA. The energetic, younger son of Wallace and Dorothy Stanberry, Lynn attended Fair Park High School and then LSU. He worked...