Chelsea Marie Gibney Askew

Chelsea Marie Gibney Askew

September 14, 2024

Funeral services for Chelsea Marie Gibney Askew, 39, will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. at Cypress Baptist Church, 4701 Palmetto Rd., Benton, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Rose-Neath Cemetery in Bossier City, Louisiana. A visitation will be held Monday, September 30, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City,...

Billy Andrews

Billy Andrews

September 14, 2024

Billy Joe “BJ” Andrews, 86, of Grand Cane, entered the gates of Heaven on September 14, 2024, surrounded by family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Betty, whom he fondly called “Mama”; daughters, Fredia Andrews, of Lafayette, LA, and Brenda Bison (husband Tommy) of Grand Cane, LA; and son, Bill Andrews (wife Brenda) of Shreveport, LA; sister, Mary Beth Ware...

Lee Conley Rains, Jr.

Lee Conley Rains, Jr.

September 14, 2024

“Fill your heart with music and your song will be eternal” For our loving father, LC Rains

Lee Conley Rains, or LC, as he was called, passed away at his home September 14, 2024. He was surrounded by his devoted wife of 61 years, Bobbie Hedges Rains and family.

LC Rains was born January 18, 1939, at his home in Bossier City,...

Henry Lawson Love

Henry Lawson Love

September 13, 2024

Henry Lawson Love of Hot Springs, Arkansas was born November 15, 1940, in Mansfield, Louisiana, the son of the late Raymond and Mary E. Love.

Henry, better known as Laws to friends and loved ones graduated from Mansfield High School class of 1958. After High School he studied Quality and Reliability Engineering at Louisiana Tech University class of 1963. In early...

Robert Edgar Lee

Robert Edgar Lee

September 12, 2024

Funeral services for Robert Edgar Lee, 82, will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. A burial will follow at Doyline Cemetery in Doyline, Louisiana. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Officiating the service will be Kyle Anthony...

Veda Beth "Betsy" Terry

Veda Beth "Betsy" Terry

September 12, 2024

Funeral services for Betsy Terry , 88, will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall Street, Shreveport Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Officiating the service will be Pastor Paul Zimmerman and Pastor Ken McLaren.

Betsy was born on January 18, 1936 to Donald...

Sharon Jane Jenkinson Reed

Sharon Jane Jenkinson Reed

September 12, 2024

Sharon Jane Jenkinson Reed, 79, was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Stephen George Jenkinson and Jane Willis Jenkinson (Terry) on June 24, 1945, and passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 in Bossier City, Louisiana.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Clay Jenkinson; brother, Dr. Stephen Jenkinson and niece, Dr. Stephanie Jenkinson. She is survived by her husband, Thomas...

Ann Dickens Holtzclaw

Ann Dickens Holtzclaw

September 11, 2024

Evelyn “Ann” Dickens Holtzclaw, a dedicated mom, teacher, and coach, peacefully passed away on September 11, 2024, at the age of 68 after a 3½-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Her impact is profoundly felt in her community and family, where she was proudly known as Momma, Maw, Coach, and Coach Dickens' daughter. Ann will also be known for her self-expression...

Ella Joan Martin

Ella Joan Martin

September 11, 2024

Funeral services for Ella Joan Martin, 79, will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Rose-Neath Cemetery in Bossier City, Louisiana. A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Officiating the service will be Reverend...

Charles Wayne Watkins

Charles Wayne Watkins

September 10, 2024

Charles Wayne Watkins passed away on September 10, 2024, at the age of 66 after a brief illness. Charlie was predeceased by his parents, Christine Wellborn Watkins and Knoll Watkins, and his high school sweetheart of 44 years, Tami Jones Watkins.

Charlie is lovingly remembered by his daughters, Sarah Watkins Carlisle (husband, Shane) and Morgan Christine Watkins of Shreveport, LA, and...

Sadie Durand

Sadie Durand

September 10, 2024

A celebration of life for Sadie Durand, of Mansura, will begin at 5:00pm until 9:00pm on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Marksville.

Sadie Durand, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at the Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital surrounded by family and friends.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Johnny (Dolores)...

Louis Harvey Nelson

Louis Harvey Nelson

September 10, 2024

Funeral services for Louis Harvey Nelson, 90, will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the First Baptist Church West Chapel of Minden, Louisiana. A visitation will be held at 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Officiating the service will be Rev. Leland Crawford and Rev. Steve Gilley. Interment will follow at Garden of...

Claudie Belle Choate

Claudie Belle Choate

September 9, 2024

Ephesians 3:20 Be completely humble and gentle, be patient, bearing with one another in love. Our dear sweet aunt was 101 years young when she was called home to meet Jesus. Today she is no longer in pain, and we have been blessed to share her beautiful smile with everyone she met. Every time we hear that verse, we think of...

Irma Mecom

Irma Mecom

September 9, 2024

Funeral services for Irma Immel Mecom, 97, will be held on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall St., Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until service time. A private graveside will be held at Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent. Officiating the service will Pastor Perry Culver of Christ Lutheran Church.

Irma was born...

Elouise Tarpley Lewis

Elouise Tarpley Lewis

September 9, 2024

A graveside service was held for Mrs. Elouise Tarpley Lewis, age 93, at Arlington Cemetery in Homer, LA, on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., Bro. Ron Johnson, officiated. 

 Elouise was born June 15, 1931, in Many, LA, to Chance C. and Mattie Acklen Tarpley. She entered into rest on September 9, 2024, in Homer, LA. As a teenager, she...

Patricia Elliot Graham

Patricia Elliot Graham

September 8, 2024

Patricia Elliott Graham, lovingly known as “MiMi”, departed this life peacefully surrounded by her family on September 8, 2024 at the age of 91. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Born on July 14, 1933, in Rapides Parish, Patricia grew up in Glenmora, LA, surrounded by the love of her mother, Nora Kavanaugh Elliott and...

William James Draper

William James Draper

September 8, 2024

William James Draper was born January 8, 1946, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Jesse Glenn Draper Sr. and Sybil Draper. He passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024, with his family gathered by his side. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Jesse Glenn Draper, Jr. and Robert Louis Draper. His legacy is survived by his loving wife...

Jan Sofrides Viet

Jan Sofrides Viet

September 8, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jan Viet, age 59, after a brief but hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, Opa, and friend. Jan and his wife, Billie Jo (BJ), resided in Bossier City, Louisiana, where he passed peacefully on Sunday, September 8th, 2024 with his family by his...

Margaret H. Thomas

Margaret H. Thomas

September 8, 2024

Funeral services for Margaret H. Thomas will be held Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden, Louisiana. Interment will follow at Whitehall Cemetery in Haynesville, Louisiana. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Rose Neath Funeral Home.

Margaret was born June 2, 1944, in Shreveport, Louisiana...

Alice Faye Heckel

Alice Faye Heckel

September 8, 2024

Alice Faye Harmon Heckel entered into rest on September 8, 2024, at the age of 84, after a long and courageous battle with Myelofibrosis. Services, officiated by Rev. Danny Baskin, were held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Church, 501 West 3rd Street, Homer, LA, following a visitation from 1-2 p.m. Interment was in at Arlington...