December 8, 2024

Graveside services for Dora Faye Lynch will be held Friday, December 13, 2024, 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. Carlton Gilmer.

Dora was born May 22, 1936, in Ringgold, Louisiana and went to be with the Lord December 8, 2024, in Shreveport,...

December 7, 2024

Jon Valentine Lowe passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service with honors will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held Monday, December 16, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath. Inurnment will be...

December 7, 2024

 

 On December 7, 2024, Kent Neal, 75, of Keithville, entered into rest.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Dec. 13th at 1 PM at the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans, presided by Fr. Charles Glorioso, concelebrated by Fr. Raney Johnson. Visitation will be at noon at the Cathedral. Final blessing and interment follow at Rose-Neath Cemetery in Bossier.

Kent was born...

December 7, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Janet Tumbleson Pharris, age 61, on Saturday, December 7, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law, and friend. Janet was born on December 24, 1962 to William and Jane Tumbleson in Brooklyn, New York. 

A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday,...

December 7, 2024

A Mass of Christian burial for Roy Underwood, Jr., 91, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, at St. Jude Catholic Church in Benton, Louisiana. The celebrant will be Monsignor Earl Provenza. Burial will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, December 15, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with...

December 7, 2024

Nina Erline Jennings passed from her earthly life to heaven on December 7, 2024, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She would have celebrated her 89th birthday on February 21, 2025.

Erline was born at home in Bloomburg, Texas, and was the daughter of the late Vernon Ray Jennings, Sr. and Nina B Herring Jennings of Vivian, Louisiana.

Erline graduated from Vivian High School and...

December 6, 2024

 Annie LaCour was born to Brazil LaCour and Leocadie Sylvie LaCour on March 25, 1947, in Shreveport, LA. She was baptized at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church April 6, 1947, and attended church there with her family until she became ill in July 2023. She attended OLBS Academy as well as Notre Dame High School and graduated in...

December 6, 2024

William “Bill” Flannery, age 78, of Greenwood, Louisiana passed away during the morning of December 6, 2024, while being hospitalized. He was born July 23, 1946, in Clinton, Iowa. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Jeanette Rentschler Flannery; and his brother, Joe.

Bill is survived by his wife of 39 years, Janice Flannery; step-daughters, Barb Engelkins and Doreen...

December 5, 2024

Stephen Gregory Cariere was born on August 16, 1949, in Pasadena, California. He passed suddenly at the age of 75 from pneumonia.

 Steve resided in Shreveport, Louisiana, and was a graduate of C.E. Byrd High School and worked for Arkla Gas until retirement.

 Steve is survived by his eldest brother, Andy Joseph Cariere, Jr., sister, Roxie Ann Cariere; Philip Michael Cariere, and...

December 5, 2024

On the evening of Dec. 5, 2024 Lela Merlice Munds passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family and friends at the age of 81. Lela, known primarily to most as Merlice, was born in Camden, Arkansas on September 5, 1943. She attended Fair Park High School in Shreveport, Louisiana where she graduated in 1961. She married the love...

December 5, 2024

It is with great sorrow that the Shaw and Parker families announce the passing of Therese Suzette Shaw. She passed away December 5, 2024 at the age of 71 from a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. There was no doubt that she was immediately ushered into heaven where Jesus met her with open arms and said, “Well done, good and...

December 5, 2024

Merline “Merle” Minter Beck, 96, of Keithville, Louisiana entered her Heavenly home December 5, 2024. She was born May 8, 1928, in Gary, Texas to T.J. and Pearl Minter.

Merline graduated from Carthage High School in Texas. She was married 65 wonderful years to James Beck and together they raised 6 grateful, and blessed children. Merline worked at Shriners Children's Hospital...

December 5, 2024

Carole Barnes, 85, of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away December 5, 2024. She was born April 7, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri to William “Bill” and Harriet Schuermann.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service beginning at 11:00 a.m. located at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Drive in Shreveport. Burial will follow...

December 5, 2024

Phillip Steven Morris, 74, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at his residence in Converse LA after a lengthy illness. A memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 PM on Monday, December 9 at First Baptist Church of Converse. Bro. Brian Rankin will officiate.

Phil was born on February 7, 1950 in Odessa TX to Melvis Eugene and Tonie Paxton Morris....

December 3, 2024

Glenn Phillip Hodgkiss, 68, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. He was born on August 21, 1956, in San Antonio, Texas to Bernard Hodgkiss and Juanita Walker.Glenn was a resident of Stonewall, Louisiana. He was a loving husband and father. He especially loved spending time with his family. He was a very kind, caring,...

December 3, 2024

A memorial service for Stephanie Nicole Cunningham, 41, will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Officiating the service will be Brother Cleave Cyrus.

A proud graduate of Haughton High School, Stephanie's professional journey began...

December 3, 2024

A celebration of life for Keith Allen, 85, will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Toledo Bend Church of Christ, 30361 Hwy 191, Many, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Richard Andujo; assisted by Perry Reeves.

Keith was born on September 10, 1939 to Floyd Allen and Mary Sue Reeves in Altus, Oklahoma and passed away...

December 3, 2024

A “Celebration of Life” Memorial Service for Anita Rose Tackett, 65, will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Officiating the service will be Rev. Andrew Brewster.Anita was born on...

December 3, 2024

December 3, 2024

Leo “Wayne” Upchurch was born in McQueen, Oklahoma to Jesse Allen and Lottie Koger Upchurch, October 11, 1935, and went to be with the Lord on December 3, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister and two brothers.

Wayne was raised on a cotton farm in southwestern Oklahoma along with a sister and two brothers. He attended Oklahoma...