Bruce "Pops" Ray Blue, Sr.
June 2, 2026
Bruce “Pops” Blue, 73, passed away unexpectedly and entered his heavenly home on June 2, 2026.Bruce was a devoted husband of 47 years to his lifelong love, Leesa. He was a loving father to Bruce Jr. and his wife, Alice, and to Aimee and her husband, Kevin. He was also a proud grandfather to Caleb, Parker, Camden, and Analeese. His...
Lela Pearl (McDonald) Novak
June 2, 2026
Lela (named after her grandmother Lela Lilley) joined her Savior in Eternity on June 2, 2026, after fighting several illnesses.
She was born in Toro, near Florien, LA, on October 18, 1941, to Harvey Cook and Pearl E. Lilley Cook. She was the 3rd of 4 children. Two of those preceded her in death. Her brother, H.G. Cook (Mary Ann) and...
Wanda Coy Goodman
June 2, 2026
Wanda Coy Goodman was born on April 10, 1960, in Sterlington, Louisiana, and passed peacefully from this life on June 2, 2026, at the age of 66.
Wanda was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose kindness, generosity, and love for others touched many lives. She attended Louisiana Tech University and spent much of her professional life as a successful self-employed...
Dorothy Faye Spears
June 2, 2026
Dorothy Faye Wilburn Spears, born November 2, 1930, made the transition to heaven at age 95, in the early hours of June 2, 2026.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Wilburn and Evie Lou Anderson Goodson of Shelby County, husband William Spears, a special son in law David Carroll, brother Melvin Wilburn, sisters Margie Buckley, Verna Denby, and...
John David Watson
June 2, 2026
John David Watson of Homer, LA, passed peacefully into his heavenly home at his lake side residence surrounded by his family on June 2, 2026, after a short battle with cancer.
John was preceded in death by his parents Jesse Edward and Kathleen Shaw Watson of Homer, LA, and his late wife of 37 years, Debra McCoskey Watson of Homer, LA.
He...
Michael Curtis Stewart
June 1, 2026
Michael Curtis Stewart, 68, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born on November 4, 1957, in Newman, Georgia, and spent most of his life in Picayune, Mississippi.
Michael worked as a welder for many years and was known to family and friends as Mike.
He was preceded in death by his father, John “Big John” Stewart.
He...
Beverly Ann Sherman Smith
June 1, 2026
A "Celebration of Life" Service for Beverly Ann Sherman Smith (Memaw), 83, will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Pastor Randy Smith.
Beverly Sherman Smith was born November 4, 1942, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to Allen and Marie Sherman. She lived a life...
Philip Lynn Blue
June 1, 2026
Funeral service celebrating the life of Philip Lynn Blue, 83, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Maple Springs Baptist Church 17013 Hwy 5 Logansport, Louisiana, with Bro. Rusty Hall and Bro. Robert Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday,...
Patricia Lee Morris
May 31, 2026
Patricia Lee Morris, 75, of Bossier City, Louisiana, passed away on May 31, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana.Patricia was born on December 2, 1950, at the United States Naval Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina, and was raised with deep roots in Cedartown, Georgia. She lived a life defined by determination, independence, faith, and a deep love for family, friends, animals, and...
Linda Mae Johnson
May 30, 2026
Funeral services for Linda Mae Johnson, 77, will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery in Shreveport. A visitation will be held Friday, June 5, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Officiating the service will...
Danny L. Ryder
May 30, 2026
A funeral service for Danny L. Ryder, of Marksville, will begin at 11:00am on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel In Marksville with brother Danny Aycock officiating. A visitation will begin at 5:00pm until 9:00pm on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at the Rose Neath Funeral Home. Visitation will resume on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 9:00am...
Alice Faye Bailey
May 29, 2026
A "Celebration of Life" Service for Alice Faye Bailey, 82, will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be the Associate Pastor of Shreveport Community Church, Rhonda Foster.Faye was born on January 11, 1944, in West Monroe, Louisiana to Obie and Juanita Hammons and...
John Nicholas "Nick" Dilsaver
May 29, 2026
A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., at First Baptist Church, 406 West Main Street, Homer, LA. A luncheon for Nick's "Celebration of Life" followed at the church, for all who will be attending, his service.
Nick was born January 15, 1949, in Morgan City, LA. He entered into peaceful rest on May 29, 2026...
Norma DeAlvor "Dee" Helms Grace
May 29, 2026
Norma DeAlvor “Dee” (Helms) Grace, of Poland, Ohio, left this world on May 29, 2026, to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the remarkable age of 102. She was born on January 28, 1924, in Cherokee County, Alabama to Marvin Nash Helms and Callie Bell (Smith) Helms. Dee lived a beautifully long and full life rooted in faith,...
Shalonda Batiste Marvel
May 29, 2026
A funeral mass for Shalonda Batiste Marvel will begin at 1:00pm on Friday, June 5, 2026 at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Marksville. A visitation will begin at 10:00am until 12:15pm at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home. A rosary prayer service will be recited at 12:15pm at the Rose-Neath Chapel in Marksville.
Shalonda Batiste Marvel, age 44, passed away on Friday,...
Jimmy R. (J.R.) Johnson
May 29, 2026
Funeral services for Jimmy R. (J.R.) Johnson will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana with John Cole officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday until service time. Burial will follow at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Gibsland, Louisiana.
Jimmy was born June 16, 1935, in Gibsland,...
William Ronald "Ron" Sikes
May 28, 2026
Heaven is happier today with the addition of William Ronald “Ron” Sikes. As we are broken -hearted that he is no longer with us, we know that he is with the Lord, surrounded by those who have gone to Heaven before him. His family announces the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and faithful servant of God.After a...
Richard K. Sanders
May 28, 2026
Richard K. Sanders, 74, born April 17, 1952, in Homer, Louisiana to Gruner D. and Annie Marea Sanders and entered into rest May 28, 2026, in Shreveport Louisiana after a lengthy illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his brother, Stanley B. Sanders, nephew, Russell Sanders, niece, Lindsey Heusel & Darrin, close friend and companion, Linda...
Lt. Col. Robert Dillard Whittington III
May 28, 2026
A graveside service for Lt. Col. Robert Dillard Whittington III, 85, will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Rocky Mount Cemetery, Rocky Mount Cemetery Rd., Rocky Mount, Louisiana, 71064. Officiating the service will be Reverend Les Colley.
Robert was born on July 21, 1940, to Dr. Robert Dillard Whittington, Jr., and Ada Mae Compton Whittington in...
Elizabeth Elaine Lusby McInturf
May 27, 2026
Funeral services for Elizabeth Elaine Lusby McInturf, 93, will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Woodridge Baptist Church, 850 E. Bert Kouns in Shreveport, Louisiana. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the service. Officiating will be Dr. Richard Blue. Interment will be at Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery, 8801...