James Ralph Woods
December 22, 2025
James Ralph Woods, 93, was born on July 17, 1932 to Irvin Woods and Iva Cates Woods in Marshall, Texas and passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 in Belmont, Louisiana.
James is preceded in death by his wife, Margie Woods; parents, Irvin and Iva Woods; and daughter, Carla Harrleson. He is survived by his daughters, Julie Binnion and husband, Mark,...
Tomislav "Tommy" Poljak
December 21, 2025
Tomislav “Tommy” Poljak was born July 11, 1939, in Drvar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and died on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana. His life was an epic journey, beginning with his family’s move to Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina just before the outbreak of World War II. There, he would be introduced to the three...
Mary Sue Karr Evans
December 21, 2025
Sue Evans, treasured matriarch of five generations, peacefully left this Earth in the early hours of December 21, 2025, after 104 incredible, beautiful years.
Born on March 8, 1921, in De Queen, Arkansas, Sue was the middle child of seven born to James and Doni Karr. She always said her father was the greatest man she ever knew.
A loving daughter, mother,...
Natonya "Heather" Palmer
December 21, 2025
Natonya "Heather" Palmer, 52 was born on February 13, 1973, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Joe Douglas Palmer and Lynda Maxine Pierce and passed away December 21, 2025, in Carmel, Louisiana.
Heather was preceded in death by her parents, Lynda and Joe Palmer.
Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Hope Rascoe (Clint); special sister, Ruth Ann Cloud; brother Logan Matheny (Shauna)...
Nellie Sapp Burge
December 21, 2025
Funeral services for Nellie Sapp Burge, age 89 will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at West Lake Baptist Church in Doyline, Louisiana with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bro. Mike Sanders. Interment will follow at Point Chapel Cemetery in Doyline, Louisiana under the direction of Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden, Louisiana.
Mrs....
Warren D. Grafton, MD
December 21, 2025
A memorial service for Warren D. Grafton, MD will be held in the sanctuary at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 26, 2025 at Noel Memorial United Methodist Church, 520 Herndon St., Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will follow the service. Officiating the service will be Reverend Dr. Max Zehner, Reverend Kaylan Walker and Reverend Mimi McDowell.
Warren was born on May 3, 1937...
James Robert Baker
December 20, 2025
A memorial service for James Robert Baker will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2025 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall St., Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. An inurnment will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery in Shreveport, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Steve Baker.
James was born...
Kallie Elizabeth Williamson
December 20, 2025
Kallie Elizabeth Williamson (Bethany, La) Born in Shreveport, La November 9, 1987 went to be with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ on December 20, 2025. A beautiful woman who left a lasting impression with everyone she met over her short 38 years in this world.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Rose-Neath...
Mary Beth Moore
December 20, 2025
A graveside service honoring Mary Beth King Moore, age 90, of Fort Worth, Texas, will be held on Sunday, December 28th, at 2:00 p.m. at Campground Cemetery in Bienville, Louisiana.
Beth, “Miss Beth”, or “Aunt Beth”, as she was called, was born to Emory Fortson King and Bethel Louise King on July 6, 1935, in Bienville, Louisiana, and passed away on...
Pearl Mae Merritt
December 19, 2025
Pearl Mae Merritt was born on July 21, 1935, in Bienville, Louisiana and went to her heavenly home on December 19, 2025, in Blanchard, Louisiana.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Walter Plunkett, mother Allie Lee Plunkett, stepmother, Ardie Plunkett, Son, Gary Wayne Langley, son-in-law, Billy Kennedy, three sisters, and four brothers.
She is survived by her son, James...
David Prince, III
December 18, 2025
David Prince III passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on March 8, 1958, in Shreveport, Louisiana, David was the beloved son of Elizabeth Cassinelli Prince, MD, and David Prince, Jr. He attended Jesuit High School before continuing his education in Omaha, Nebraska, at Creighton University, earning a magna cum laude degree...
Jimmie R. Sepulvado
December 18, 2025
A Memorial Service for Jimmie R. Sepulvado, 88, will be held on Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Officiating will be Pastor Jack Alumbaugh.Jimmie was born on June 5, 1937 in Ebarb, Louisiana to Henry...
Rick Pharris
December 18, 2025
Rick Eugene Pharris, age 68, of Mansfield, Louisiana, passed away on December 18, 2025. Born July 2, 1957, Rick lived a life marked by faith, service, strength, and a love that showed up in real ways.
Rick was the kind of man people felt safe around. Strong and fearless, he carried himself with purpose and took the utmost pride in his...
Thomas Hunter
December 18, 2025
Funeral services celebrating the life of Thomas Hunter, 73, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 22, 2025 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 943 Polk Street, Mansfield, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, Mansfield, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service. Officiating the service will be Bro. Tommy McMellon.
Thomas passed away suddenly...
John Thomas Beckett, Jr.
December 18, 2025
Funeral services for John "Tommy" Thomas Beckett, Jr., 66, will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Rose-Neath Cemetery, 5185 Swan Lake Rd. in Bossier City. A visitation will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the...
Donna Weaver
December 18, 2025
A memorial service will be held for Donna Weaver (66), at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday December 21, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Logansport.
Donna was born on June 13, 1959, in Port Gibson, Mississippi, to Charles J. Lewis and Jean Lewis, and she passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, in Mansfield, Louisiana.
She was preceded in death by her mother...
Jerie Campbell Hutchinson
December 18, 2025
Jerie Campbell Hutchinson, age 73, was born October 16, 1952, in Dan Diego, CA to Carlin M. and Opal Ledgerwood Campbell. She entered into rest on December 18, 2025, in Homer, LA. Jerie spent most of her life in San Diego where she attended college at San Diego State University and did cheerleading for the university. But, the highlight of...
Gay Nell Bates
December 18, 2025
A memorial service for Gay Nell Bates, 83, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall St., Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until service time. Officiating the service will be Reverend Andrew Brewster.
Gay Nell was born on September 5, 1942 to Harold and Gwendolyn Ussery in...
Major Robert "Bob" Jensen, USAF (Ret.)
December 18, 2025
A celebration of life will be held for Major Robert Jensen, USAF (Ret.), 74, on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Bellaire Baptist Church, 1210 Bellaire Blvd., Bossier City, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Pastor Randy Harper.
Bob was born on May 18, 1951, to Ret. USAF Robert and Evelyn Jensen in Newfoundland, Canada, and passed away on...
Eloise Bullock Gibson
December 17, 2025
Eloise Bullock Gibson, beloved wife, mother, artist, and volunteer, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, at the age of 84.
Born on March 25, 1941, on a farm in Harleton, Texas, Eloise carried with her a deep sense of purpose, creativity, and service throughout her life. She and her husband lived for many years in New Orleans, Louisiana, before settling...