Lara Daylan Lyons
May 23, 2025
Lara Daylan Lyons was born on February 28, 1970 and passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025.
She is survived by her mother, Marilyn Couch; children, Connor Johnston Lyons, Sadie Ann Lyons, and William Braxton Lyons and the father of her children, William Howard Lyons.
She was fun, outgoing, charismatic, social, hilarious and loving. She never met a stranger. She was a...
Mary Jane Gingles
May 23, 2025
Mary Jane Gingles, age 87, of Logansport, Louisiana passed away on May 23, 2025. She was born on July 21, 1937, in Urania, Louisiana to John and Lois (Tootsie) Rogers.
Jane graduated from LaSalle High School and married Billy R. Gingles, Sr. on February 21, 1957. As a dedicated homemaker, she found joy in reading, working on puzzles, and sharing coffee...
Nelwyn Marcine Simpson
May 23, 2025
Nelwyn Marcine Simpson was born December 15, 1931, in Minden, LA, and passed away peacefully at her home on May 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James R. Simpson; her sons, Gerald W. Simpson and Gary Simpson; daughter, Donna L. Simpson; sons-in-law, Jerry Ouilette and Freddie Jernigan; and her parents, Martin and Ola...
Gary Douglas Williams, Sr.
May 23, 2025
Gary Douglas Williams, Sr. was born in Dallas, Texas on March 16, 1937 and passed away May 23, 2025 at the age of 88.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Ramona Airhart; son-in-law, Charlie Brooks; sister, Sylvia Guinn; and parents, Raymond and Edith Williams. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 69 years, Julia; his children, Gary...
Kristin Mitchell McKnight
May 22, 2025
Kristin “Krissy” Mitchell McKnight, 52, passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2025 in her home in Keller, Texas, surrounded by her loving son, Ethan, and sweet animals, Bandit and Honey.
Born in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1973, Kristin loved her family, friends, and pets. She loved crafting and collecting. She was an exceptional mother and friend. She was easygoing, accepting, and cherished...
Betty LeBlanc Hall
May 22, 2025
Betty LeBlanc Hall, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Greenville, Texas, following a lengthy illness. She was born on December 2, 1929, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Nita (Pellissier) and Simeon LeBlanc.
In 1948, Betty married James Franklin Hall, and together they moved to northern Louisiana and raised four children. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Betty built...
David S. Holt
May 22, 2025
After a lengthy illness, David peacefully left us to be with our Lord on Thursday, May 22, 2025. David was surrounded by his loving family and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 located at Rose-Neath Funeral Home - 2500 Southside Drive, Shreveport, LA 71118. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. with a memorial...
Jennifer Kern Booras
May 22, 2025
Jennifer Kern Booras, 58, fell asleep in the Lord surrounded by her family on May 22, 2025.
Visitation is Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall St., Shreveport, LA with a Trisagion (prayer) service at 6:00 p.m. Funeral service is Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox...
Verma Nell Johnson McMillan
May 22, 2025
A funeral service for Verma Nell Johnson McMillan, 92, will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Rose-Neath Cemetery in Bossier City. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Officiating the service will be Pastor Calvin Hubbard.
Verma...
Billy R. Russell, Sr.
May 22, 2025
Keatchie, LA – A Funeral service celebrating the life of Billy R. Russell, Sr., 90, will be held at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Rose-Neath Coushatta 1315 Ringgold Ave. Coushatta, LA with McKee Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Hickory Grove Church Cemetery in Coushatta, LA. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2025,...
George W. Cates
May 22, 2025
A graveside service celebrating the life of George W. Cates, 87, of Mansfield, Louisiana, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Logansport, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Bro. Ronnie Osborne.
George was born September 10, 1937 in Tyler, Texas and entered into rest on Thursday, May 22, 2025 in Mansfield, Louisiana. He served...
Michael L. Beckham
May 22, 2025
Funeral services for Michael L. Beckham will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana with a visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service time. Interment will follow at Doyline Cemetery in Doyline, Louisiana.
Michael was born December 5, 1967, and entered into rest May 22, 2025, in Benton,...
Karla Michelle Thomas
May 22, 2025
Karla Michelle Thomas was born September 4, 1973, in New Orleans, LA to Bill “BG” Thomas and Margie Kirkley. She was raised by her beloved Uncle Louis Davis aka “Buddy Rup” and Aunt Kitty Davis in Haughton. Karla entered the arms of Jesus Thursday, May 22, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving and faithful family. Services will be...
Billie Jean King Landry
May 21, 2025
Billie Jean King Landry was born prematurely on October 2, 1931, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and peacefully exited this world on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
She was preceded in death by many friends and family, including her parents, Myrtle and R. H. King, Sr.; brothers, Calvin and R.H. King, Jr.; sister, Ruth Hastings, and her beloved husband of 50 years, Numa J....
Emil Lee Crehan
May 21, 2025
Emil Lee Crehan, age 74, was born on October 3, 1950, in Biloxi Mississippi, to Austin Joseph Crehan and Irma Lee Bell, entered into eternal rest on May 21, 2025 in Alexandria, Louisiana.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Austin Crehan (Tammy) of Tyler, TX; Daughters, Lorraine Mattox (Michael)...
Sheila Boyd
May 21, 2025
A memorial service honoring the life of Mrs. Sheila Boatner Boyd will be held on July 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Rev. Perry Anderson will officiate the service.
Sheila was born November 18, 1955, to Raymond and Lizzettie Greer Boatner, in Arcadia, Louisiana. She passed away on May 21, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Sheila worked as a...
Clare Kirby Caldwell Hood
May 21, 2025
Clare Kirby Caldwell Hood was born September 2, 1932 in Ft. Smith Arkansas to Charles David Caldwell and Lady Boots Kirby Caldwell. She peacefully passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025. A graveside service will be held at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Mooringsport, Louisiana, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 1:00 pm.
Mrs. Hood is survived by her son F. Q. Hood, Jr....
Jonathon E. Brooks
May 21, 2025
Funeral services for Jonathon E. Brooks will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. with a visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. at City On A Hill Pentecostal Church in Minden, Louisiana with Bro. Tommy Murphy officiating. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory in Minden, Louisiana under the direction of Rose Neath Funeral in Minden, Louisiana.
Jonathon was...
Donna Shively Buford
May 20, 2025
Donna Shively Buford died at home on May 20, 2025 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
She was born September 7, 1938, in Hodge, Louisiana, the daughter of David and Hazel Shively. Donna grew up in Jonesboro, Louisiana where she attended elementary through high school. Valedictorian was one of her many honors there. It was in Jonesboro where she met her future husband, Skip...
Emmie Sue Ellisor
May 20, 2025
Emmie Sue Ellisor, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Montclair Park Elder Care.
Emmie Sue was born on March 10, 1935, in Abbeville, AL. She graduated from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL, with a B.A. in Education and Music. A local legend, she taught preschool and led the music program at St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School in...