Mary Ann Higdon
September 27, 2023
Mary Ann Higdon was born March 27, 1931 to Genevive Holley and William Mapp in Shreveport, Louisiana and passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
She was a faithful member of St. Matthias Episcopal Church of Shreveport, Louisiana. Mary retired from the Tourism Bureau of Louisiana after 10 years of faithful service. She was known for being...
Steven Eric Backofen
September 26, 2023
Steven “Steve” Eric Backofen, 59, of Benton, Louisiana unexpectedly passed away on September 26, 2023. A memorial service for Steve will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Drive, Bossier City, Louisiana at 2:00 p.m. A Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. A reception will be held...
Russell Meredith Wilson
September 26, 2023
Today we celebrate the life of Russell M. Wilson, born August 18, 1943 and passed away suddenly in his home on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
Russell was a loving father to three daughters. He was a man who lived life to the fullest, loved unconditionally and gave with his whole heart. He could never sit still and could always be...
Sharee Anne Wilson Booth
September 26, 2023
Sharee Anne Wilson Booth, a woman of remarkable strength, boundless love, and unwavering resilience, peacefully passed away on September 26, 2023, at the age of 67. Born on July 25, 1956, Sharee's life was a testament to the enduring power of faith, love, and laughter.
A memorial service honoring the life of Sharee will be held at 3:00 p.m. on...
Betty Birmingham
September 26, 2023
Betty Birmingham entered into eternal rest on September 26, 2023 in Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 2, 2023 located at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Drive in Shreveport, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be The Rev. Rowena White. Immediately following services, please join...
Mark Wayne Foster
September 26, 2023
A graveside service celebrating the life of Mark Wayne Foster, 61, will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, September 29, 2023, at Mt. Zion Cemetery in the Hall Summit community with Bro. Olan McLaren officiating. The services were under the direction of Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home.
Mr. Foster was born on November 26, 1961, in Shreveport, LA to Ollie...
Thomas Farris Bullock
September 25, 2023
Thomas Farris Bullock, age 96, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, September 25, 2023.
Tom is preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Bernice (Bea) Anthony Bullock; his parents, Thomas and Ruth Reed Bullock Baergen and his brothers, Ray, Jack, and Jary Bullock. He is survived by his three...
Robert Drew Simmons
September 25, 2023
Funeral services for Robert Drew Simmons will be held Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana with Bro. Bill Crider officiating. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory in Minden, Louisiana. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Rose Neath Funeral Home...
Thomas Ray Swilley
September 25, 2023
Mansfield, LA – Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. Thomas Ray Swilley will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Chapel, 943 Polk Street, Mansfield, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Reverend Richard Tull. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Stanley, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023, from noon...
Velera Gaye Maxwell
September 25, 2023
Funeral services for Velera Gaye Maxwell, 85, will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Rose-Neath Chapel, 1815 Marshall St., Shreveport, Louisiana. An internment will follow the service at Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent Ave. Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Rose-Neath Chapel.
Gaye...
Sarah M. Bostwick
September 25, 2023
Sarah Bostwich, 90, a lifelong resident of Blanchard, Louisiana, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 after a lengthy illness.
Sarah was born to Michael Charles Morris and Virginia Prudhomme Morris on October 20, 1932 in Mansfield, Louisiana. After the early death of Michael Morris, she was raised by her stepfather, James Sikes, who married the widowed Virginia.
After attending...
Linda Faye Whittington
September 24, 2023
Linda Faye Bonds Whittington was born to Albert Bonds from Derry, Louisiana and Bertie Mae Flowers Bonds from Vicksburg, Mississippi on August 23, 1944, residing in Greenwood, Louisiana. She passed away on September 24, 2023, at creation hour at 4:06 a.m. as the rolling thunder came through at 7:06 a.m.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Albert...
Jessie D. Fittge
September 23, 2023
Graveside services for Jessie D. Fittge will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Lane Memorial Cemetery in Sibley, Louisiana under the direction of Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden, Louisiana. Officiating will be Bro. Paul Zimmerman.
Jessie was born June 22, 1937, in Shreveport, Louisiana and entered into rest September 23, 2023, in Houston, Texas.
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Jessica Lynn Turner Janes
September 23, 2023
A graveside service will be held for Jessica Lynn Turner Janes, 36, at 12:30 p.m. Friday, September 29, 2023 at Forest Park West Cemetery, 4000 Meriwether Rd., Shreveport, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Jessica’s uncle, Rev. Michael Boyd. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., in Shreveport prior...
Charles Edgar Tyson
September 23, 2023
Charles Edgar Tyson, born June 5, 1930, in Gibsland, LA., passed away peacefully on September 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Pearl Tyson, brother, Claude Tyson, and his beloved wife of 63 years, Mary Holt Tyson. He is survived by his sons, Kenny and wife Sharon, Keith and wife Margueritte; grandchildren, Kristi Tyson Reeves...
Harvey Lawrence Pilkinton
September 23, 2023
Harvey Lawrence Pilkinton was born on February 7, 1942, and passed peacefully in his sleep on September 23, 2023. He was a resident of Ivan, Louisiana.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, located at Pilgrim Home Baptist Church in Ivan, Louisiana. Officiating the service...
Aubrey Louise Hubier
September 23, 2023
Funeral services for Miss Aubrey Hubier, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 14320 Highway 84 Logansport, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Pastor Richard L. Tull. Interment will follow at Union Springs Cemetery, Converse, Louisiana. Visitation will be Monday, September 25, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at...
Robbye Christine Baylis
September 22, 2023
Robbye Christine Baylis,68, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday September 22, 2023. Robbye was born on July 14, 1955, to Roy and Christine Baylis of Ringgold, La. She is predeceased by her parents, infant brother Robert, sister Sue Botelho and sister n law Vonciel Baylis. Robbye is survived by her sister Beverly Sanderson of Minden brothers Terry...
Bonita Faye Kennedy
September 22, 2023
Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it's not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing but rejoices in the truth.1 Corinthians 13:4-8
This is the definition of love in the bible. Many of us strive to achieve this level...
Braden Joseph Barkman
September 22, 2023
Braden Joseph Barkman, 27, of Shreveport, Louisiana unexpectedly passed away on September 22nd, 2023.
Braden was born on October 3, 1995 in Shreveport Louisiana and grew up in Benton/Plain Dealing area until age 11 when the family moved to South Shreveport. From a small child, specifically the age of two, Braden knew how to operate a tractor better than...