Karen Williams
May 10, 2026
Mary "Karen" Petrus Williams passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026 surrounded by family. She was born June 14,1957 to Mr. And Mrs. Charles Alphonse and Dollie Smith Petrus. She was raised in Monroe where she graduated from Neville High School. Her creativity and artistic talent, which was passed to her by her mother, was immeasurable.Karen began her art career...
Jerry D. Marcantel
May 10, 2026
A visitation for Jerry D. Marcantel will be held Thursday, May 14, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. with funeral services celebrating his life beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana.
Jerry was born on June 29,1945, in Kinder, Louisiana and passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, in Minden, Louisiana.
Jerry was raised in Kinder, Louisiana,...
Martha Ann Busher Burleigh
May 9, 2026
A memorial service for Martha Ann Busher Burleigh, 68, will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 307 Hammond St, Zwolle, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a Rosary at 10:00 a.m. An inurnment will follow the service at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery. Officiating...
Paul Anthony Meshell
May 9, 2026
Paul Anthony Meshell passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the age of 76. He was a beloved and devoted brother, father, and grandfather.
Paul is survived by his brothers, Johnny Meshell, Amos Meshell, and Steve Meshell; sons, Michael Meshell, Danny Meshell, and Morgan Meshell; daughters, Amy Meshell and Sarah Lane, as well as numerous grandchildren, Macie Meshell, Landon...
Vita Belle Gregorio
May 9, 2026
Vita Belle Mandina Gregorio, 91, passed from this life into eternal rest on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Born on June 14, 1934 — Flag Day — a date she loved sharing with anyone. Vita Belle lived a life defined by faith, family, and friendship. She was, in every sense of the word, a remarkable woman.
Vita Belle was born in Shreveport...
Jean N. Walden
May 9, 2026
Funeral services for Jean N. Walden, 86, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Centuries Memorial Park. Officiating the service will be...
Garland David Lewis
May 8, 2026
Graveside burial services for Garland David Lewis, 85, will be held at Forest Park West Cemetery in Shreveport, Louisiana on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Officiating will be Bro. Marvin Cooper of Bethany Baptist Church (Bethany, LA.) and Bro. Dennis Aaron of Open Range Fellowship (Greenwood, LA.)
Garland was born on September 23, 1940 in Mansfield, Louisiana to Garland...
Elmer Fayette Tompkins
May 8, 2026
Elmer Fayette Tompkins, a dedicated journalist, lover of animals, and a firearms enthusiast, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. He was 79.
Fayette, as he was known, was born Elmer Fayette Tompkins, in Homer, Louisiana. He graduated in 1964 from Homer High School and went on to LSU, here he majored in Journalism, and was an active member of the...
Mary Rives Risinger
May 8, 2026
Mary Rives Risinger became a heavenly angel on Friday, May 8, 2026. She passed away at Holy Angels Residential Facility surrounded by the love she had known there for over 58 years. She was 73 years old.
Mary was born on Dec 18th, 1952, the first child of Mary Lane and Marlin Risinger. Her brother Mac (Marlin III) arrived two years...
Betty Jean Monsour Howell
May 8, 2026
Betty Jean Monsour Howell was a lifelong resident of Shreveport. She graduated from Fair Park High School in 1955. Until its closure, Betty was an active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and School, especially the La Serenity Guild. In 2001, she was recognized for having the most family members attend the school. Once her kids were older, she embarked...
Helen Fremont Matthews
May 8, 2026
Funeral service celebrating the life of Helen Fremont Matthews, 94, will be held at 9:00 a.m., Monday, May 11, 2026, at First United Methodist Church , 401 Gum St. Logansport, Louisiana. Interment will follow at a later Date in Galveston County Memorial Park in Galveston, Texas.
Helen Fremont Matthews was born on June 17, 1931, in Galveston, Texas to Jesse Fremont...
Gay Lynn Bond
May 7, 2026
A memorial service for Gay Lynn Bond, 76, will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Officiating the service will be Clint Davis and Dr. Torin Sanders.
Gay Lynn was born on June 16,...
Carolyn Sue Thompson Allgood
May 7, 2026
Carolyn Thompson Allgood of Summerfield, Louisiana was born on October 7, 1940. She went to her eternal home on May 7, 2026.
In the 85 and a-half years of Carolyn’s life, she fell in love, married, became a Mother, a Grandmother, and a Great-Grandmother. She lived a life full of unrelenting love for her family.
She is preceded in death by her...
Mary Lynn Wheatly Edwards
May 6, 2026
Mary Lynn Edwards, lovingly known as Lynn and affectionately called “Marmie” by her family — a name inspired by her beloved book Little Women — passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born Mary Lynn Wheatly in Hodge, Louisiana, in 1937 to Frank Stewart “Bo” Wheatly and Jessie Alvirne York Wheatly.
Lynn devoted her life to caring for...
Billy Gerald Graham
May 6, 2026
Billy Gerald Graham, 73, passed away on May 6, 2026.
Born on December 8, 1952, in Shreveport, Billy was the son of Billie “Billy” Arnold Graham of Ruston and Peggy Reeves Graham of Bernice.
In his younger years, Billy was known for his sense of humor, quick wit, and ability to make people laugh. He enjoyed having fun, telling jokes, and keeping...
Leslie E. Bartley
May 6, 2026
Reverend Leslie E. Bartley, Ph.D., age 78, of Shreveport stepped from this life into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Dr. Bartley was an Assemblies of God minister, missionary, and educator. He always stated that he was more of a teacher than a preacher. Dr. Bartley's life journey relied upon two guiding...
Aeolus Graham McGaskey
May 6, 2026
Funeral services for Aeolus Graham McGaskey will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 9891 Texas Hwy, Many, Louisiana. A visitation will be held before the service from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. A burial will follow the service at 2:00 p.m. at Black Cemetery, 883 County Rd 205, Brookland, Texas. Officiating the...
Danny Jackson Hall
May 6, 2026
Graveside service celebrating the life of Danny Jackson Hall, 78, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Cool Springs Primitive Baptist Church 3953 Marshall Rd, Logansport, Louisiana with Bro. Dean Register officiating. Interment will follow at Cool Springs Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana. The family will receive friends starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Church.
Danny Jackson Hall...
Raymond Earl Hollenshead, Sr.
May 6, 2026
Funeral services washeld for Mr. Raymond Earl Hollenshead, Sr., age 88, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 405 East 5th Street, Homer, LA, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., and Bro. Ken Karl, officiated. Interment followed at Lebanon Cemetery in Ruple Community, LA. Visitation was held at the funeral home from 9-11 a.m., prior to the service.
Mr. Hollenshead was born...
Sandra Shahan Nix
May 5, 2026
Sandra Shahan Nix was born to John Paul and Emma Lucille Shahan on January 2, 1943, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Sandra passed into the arms of her Lord on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, after a brief illness.
Visitation will be on Monday, May 11, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home on Airline Drive. A funeral service will be on Tuesday,...