Priscilla Smith

Priscilla Smith

March 16, 2025

Helen Priscilla Smith was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Just don’t call her Helen! She left this world on March 16, 2025, after a lengthy illness at the age of 74.

She was born to Daniel Embry and Paula Elizabeth Wilson on September 29, 1950, in El Dorado, AR. She married Don Smith on July 22, 1990, and...

Hardy M. Gregory

Hardy M. Gregory

March 15, 2025

Hardy M. Gregory, 89, of Shreveport, passed away on March 15, 2025, after a brief illness. Hardy was born in Natchitoches to David and Eva Gregory on July 18, 1935, the youngest of five.Hardy joined the United States Air Force in 1953 right out of high school. In 1958, he married the love of his life, Mary Kathleen Scott Gregory...

James Brent Brooks, Jr.

James Brent Brooks, Jr.

March 15, 2025

James “Jimmy” Brent Brooks, Jr., 65, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Jimmy was born November 30, 1959, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Jim and Susie Brooks.Jimmy served in the United States Army and was a welder by trade. He loved fishing and spending time with his family and friends.Jimmy is preceded in death by...

Lou Eva Granger Forrest

Lou Eva Granger Forrest

March 14, 2025

Lou Eva Granger Forrest, born October 16, 1935, died Friday, March 14, 2025. Passed away from natural causes, leaving a void her family cannot fill.

Lou Eva Granger Forrest, mother to five children, Karen (deceased) of Fort Worth, Texas, Steve (68) of Phoenix, Arizona, Richard (65) of Piggott, Arkansas, John (60) of Austin, Texas, and Sally Carroway (54) of Benton, Louisiana.

She...

Alexander Delfosse

Alexander Delfosse

March 14, 2025

Funeral services for Alexander Lester Delfosse, 86, will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at GraceWay Church, 4761 W. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery, 4000 Meriwether Rd. in Shreveport. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at the church. Rev. Rick...

George Jerome Cain

George Jerome Cain

March 14, 2025

Funeral services for George Jerome Cain, 77, will be held Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Pendelton Assembly of God, 14152 Texas Hwy, Many, Louisiana under the direction of Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home. A burial will follow at Pendelton Church Cemetery. A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. Officiating the...

Michael Doyle Keel

Michael Doyle Keel

March 14, 2025

Funeral services for Michael Doyle Keel, 69, will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 9891 Texas Hwy, Many, Louisiana. A burial will follow at Beulah Baptist Cemetery in Many, Louisiana. A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Officiating the service will be Brother...

Robert "Bob" Lloyd Mason, II

Robert "Bob" Lloyd Mason, II

March 13, 2025

Robert “Bob” Lloyd Mason, II died peacefully in Bossier City, Louisiana on Thursday, March 13th, 2025, at the age of 80.

Bob is survived by Maria Mason, his wife of 59 years; his children, Corinna Mason Sanders (Steve) and Robert L. Mason, III (Marj); four grandsons, Austen, Alex, Kyler, and Kaeden and one great-granddaughter Melodie.

He was born in Kansas City, Kansas...

James Carlton McDowell

James Carlton McDowell

March 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Carlton McDowell, 75, who left us on Thursday, March 13th, at his home in Bossier City, Louisiana, while recovering from heart surgery. James, known to many simply as Jim, was a kind soul whose gentle spirit and unwavering love for his family and community will be dearly missed.

Jim...

Lillie Marie Gaspard

Lillie Marie Gaspard

March 13, 2025

The funeral service for Lillie Marie Gaspard, of Marksville, will begin at 12:00pm on Friday, March 21, 2025 at the Church of Deliverance in Marksville. A visitation will begin at 11:00am until time of service. Burial will follow at Church of Deliverance Eternal Rest Cemetery in Marksville.

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the beautiful life of Lillie...

Sharon Kay Braley

Sharon Kay Braley

March 12, 2025

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service honoring Sharon Kay Braley, 84, will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Pendleton Assembly of God Church, 14152 Texas Hwy. in Many, Louisiana. A visitation will be held starting at 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. Officiating the service will be Pastor Ed Held.Sharon was born on December...

Joanne Marie Deam

Joanne Marie Deam

March 11, 2025

A “Celebration of Life” Memorial Service for Joanne Marie Deam, 76, will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Life Church of Shreveport, 2222 Meriwether Rd., Shreveport, Louisiana.Joanne was born on September 4, 1948, in Bergen County, New Jersey to Edmund Joseph Foster and Ethel Marie Josephine Haws and passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025,...

Mary Sue May

Mary Sue May

March 11, 2025

Mary Sue Glover May was born on December 27, 1940, at her home in Winnfield, Louisiana. Born to James Gifford Glover and Nona Idell Wallace Glover. She went home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Sue attended Noble High School where she met her high school sweetheart, James "Sonny" May. They married on February...

Viola S. Chandler

Viola S. Chandler

March 11, 2025

Funeral services for Viola S. Chandler will be held Friday, March 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until service time at Rose Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana. Officiating will be Dr. Randy Hales. Interment will follow at Hurricane Cemetery in Arcadia, Louisiana.

Viola was born April 6, 1935, in Hall Summit, Louisiana and went to...

Fred A. Brown

Fred A. Brown

March 11, 2025

Funeral services celebrating the life of Fred A. Brown, age 84 will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 17, 2025 at the Vivian Church of the Nazarene, 1517 N. Pine Street, Vivian, LA with pastor Shane Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Munnerlyn Chapel Cemetery, Ida, LA. The family will have a time of visitation on Monday, March 17,...

Billy Joe Hamm

Billy Joe Hamm

March 10, 2025

Funeral services for Billy Joe Hamm, 83, will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 7910 Mike Clark Rd. in Keithville, Louisiana. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until...

Jimmie Ray Ranger

Jimmie Ray Ranger

March 10, 2025

Services for Jimmie Ray Ranger, 78, will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 2:00 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 Reverend Jeff Joyner.

Jimmie was born on November 4, 1946, to Albert Manuel and Mary Magdlina...

Gerald "Jerry" Glen Colvin, Jr.

Gerald "Jerry" Glen Colvin, Jr.

March 10, 2025

Gerald “Jerry” Glen Colvin, Jr., 80 of Benton, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, after a short illness. Jerry was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

An avid learner and proud Benton High School graduate of the Class of 1962, Jerry pursued his passion for agriculture by earning a degree in Animal Sciences from Northwestern State College. He...

Rosemary Chamberlin Campbell

Rosemary Chamberlin Campbell

March 10, 2025

Our sweet precious Momma/Nana was called home to be with her Lord on March 10, 2025 after a brief illness.

Rosemary Chamberlin Campbell was born September 4, 1934 to Vincent McNeil Chamberlin and Cecile Young Chamberlin, in Rambin, Louisiana. She grew up in a tight knit community, with her two brother’s and one sister. Her parents owned a grocery store that...

Wanda Washington Benefield

Wanda Washington Benefield

March 9, 2025

Mrs. Wanda Washington Benefield, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, peacefully passed away on Sunday March 9, 2025, in Mandeville, La. Wanda was born on September 7, 1938 in Shreveport, La., to Nolan Davis Washington and Sybill Goodman Washington, both of Linden, Tx.

Wanda was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Carl Rhea Benefield, Sr. (June 27, 1998)...