John Allen Martinez, Jr

John Allen Martinez, Jr

March 18, 2020

John Allen Martinez, Jr. was born January 3, 1980 in Landstuhl, Germany. The child of an Air Force airman, his childhood was spent in Germany, New Mexico, California, Turkey, and Louisiana. He and his siblings, Kelly, Corina and Glenn, had many places they called home, but eventually settled in Zwolle, Louisiana. He earned a Certified Nurses' Assistant degree and worked...

Doyle Edwin English

Doyle Edwin English

March 18, 2020

Funeral services honoring the life of Rev. Doyle English,81, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Hunter Magnolia Baptist Church in Mansfield, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be his children, Lisa Perkins, Rev. Dale English, and Dennis English. Assisting the service will be Bro. Amador Santos and Rev. Charles "Chucky" Clark. Interment will follow at Cool...

Thomas M. Keith

Thomas M. Keith

March 18, 2020

Thomas "Tom" Marshall Keith was born August 25, 1931 in Shreveport, Louisiana to parents, Gus M. Keith and Dorothy Van Cleave and passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 18. 2020 while working on his passion project, a camp to help teach pioneer and outdooring skills and crafts to special needs individuals, wounded warriors and those who could benefit from these skills....

Ignatius "Buddy" Lemoine

Ignatius "Buddy" Lemoine

March 17, 2020

Mansura - A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Ignatius "Buddy" Lemoine at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Mansura on Friday, March 20, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Irion St. Romain, celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Marksville. Ignatius "Buddy" Lemoine, age...

Jeremy Taylor Norment

Jeremy Taylor Norment

March 17, 2020

HAYNESVILLE, LA: Jeremy Taylor Norment, 48, entered into rest in Homer after a brief illness, on March 17, 2020. Jeremy's wishes were honored by his wife and boys with the donation of his organs so that others may have life. At a later date, the family plans to have a celebration of life honoring Jeremy in hopes that all his...

Betty "Betsy" Bailey

Betty "Betsy" Bailey

March 16, 2020

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord. Psalm 121 Betty Lou "Betsy" Sparger passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. She was born on November 9, 1927 in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Growing up, she loved the mountains, camp, swimming, riding horses, and reading. Graduating...

Mary Louise Boone

Mary Louise Boone

March 15, 2020

Mary Louise Boone was reunited with her daughters, her parents, her grandparents, and her siblings on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Hill Crest Memorial Park in Haughton, Louisiana. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Rose-Neath Bossier on Friday, from 11:30 until 12:30 p.m. Louise...

Patrick Allen Demorest, Jr

Patrick Allen Demorest, Jr

March 15, 2020

Patrick Allen Demorest Jr. entered into eternal rest on March 15, 2020 at his home in Grand Bayou, Louisiana at the age of 42. Patrick was born on March 26, 1977 and grew up in Columbus and West Portsmouth, Ohio. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Persian Gulf War and was stationed at...

Donie B. Porta

Donie B. Porta

March 15, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donie B. Bickham Porta, a lifelong resident of Shreveport, Louisiana. "Baby", "Aunt Babe", or "Mamaw" as she was known by those who knew and loved her, was born on March 8, 1917 and passed from this world at home on March 15, 2020 at the age of 103. Graveside...

Elizabeth Ann Dodson

Elizabeth Ann Dodson

March 15, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Dodson passed away March 16, 2020 after a battle with cancer. Ann was born on March 2, 1938 in Shreveport to Butler and Lois Dodson and grew up in Dixie, Louisiana. She graduated from North Caddo High School, and received her Bachelor of Arts from Louisiana Tech University and a Masters of Education from Louisiana State University. She...

Roberto G. Hinojosa

Roberto G. Hinojosa

March 15, 2020

Shreveport, LA - Roberto G. Hinojosa age 77, passed away on March 15, 2020 in Bossier City, Louisiana. Mr. Hinojosa was born to Roberto Gumecindo and Marie Cloyd Hinojosa on September 19, 1942 in Brownsville, Texas. He joining the U.S. Air Force after graduating from High School. He is a long time member of St. Catherine's of Sienna Catholic Church...

Kevin S. Leone, Sr.

Kevin S. Leone, Sr.

March 14, 2020

Stonewall, LA- Surrounded by his family, Kevin Scott Leone, Sr. went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2020 after a 5 year battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Kevin was born on January 17, 1970 in Bossier City, LA and resided in Stonewall, LA. Kevin was an honor student of the 1988 graduating class of Loyola High School...

James Mason

James Mason

March 14, 2020

Shreveport, LA - On Saturday, March 14, 2020 James Glen Mason entered the gates of Heaven and left his earthly struggles behind. He now walks beside his Lord and Savior on streets of gold. James was born on August 14, 1940. He attended Fair Park High School. He had a strong, commanding presence and put his all into everything he...

Donald Wayne Smith

Donald Wayne Smith

March 14, 2020

Sibley, LA Funeral services for Donald "Pappy" Smith will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana with Rev. D.J. Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at Hurricane Cemetery in Athens, Louisiana. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. prior service time. Donald was born October 12, 1943 in La Junta,...

Jeanette Elaine White

Jeanette Elaine White

March 14, 2020

Jeanette Elaine White was born May 12, 1949 to parents, Ralph and Electa Condit in Boteneau, North Dakota and passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020, in Bossier City, Louisiana. Jeanette graduated from Jena High School in 1967 and went on to attend Northwestern State University, during which time she married the love of her life, Leland White of Oil City,...

Allen C. Lockhart

Allen C. Lockhart

March 14, 2020

A celebration of the life of Commander Allen Clifford Lockhart, Sr. USN Ret., will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Cypress Baptist Church. Officiating will be Pastor John Fream with an opening prayer by Dr. Fred Lowery. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the church. Interment with full military honors will follow in...

Patricia "Patsy" Mitcham Lewis

Patricia "Patsy" Mitcham Lewis

March 14, 2020

Funeral services for Patricia "Patsy" Mitcham Lewis will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall St., Shreveport, LA. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. Burial will immediately follow at Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent. Reverend Morris Lewis, III and Reverend Bryan Hawthorne will officiate. Patsy was born on December 15,...

Charlsie Weeks Alexander

Charlsie Weeks Alexander

March 13, 2020

Charlsie Weeks Alexander, 104, passed away on Friday, March 13th in Grace Home in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born to Charles and Pearl Weeks on September 21, 1915. She proudly wore a necklace encompassing a 1915 fifty cent coin piece. When someone would inquire about her age, she would show the coin, smile, and say, "figure it out."

She married...

Sue Bailey Monsour

Sue Bailey Monsour

March 13, 2020

Funeral services honoring the life of Sue Bailey Monsour will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Logansport, Louisiana with Bro. Dale English officiating. Assisting the service will be Bro. Tim Roberson. Interment will follow at O.E. Price Memorial Cemetery in Logansport. A visitation with the family will be held at the...

Mary Elizabeth Jett

Mary Elizabeth Jett

March 13, 2020

Funeral services honoring the life of Mary Elizabeth " Liz" Jett will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Union Springs Baptist Church in Converse, Louisiana with Bro. Charles "Chucky" Clark officiating. A visitation with the family will be held Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until. Liz was born on February 20, 1967 in...