Mary Bagley
January 12, 2026
Born on February 26, 1955, Mary Eva Bagley passed away peacefully at the age of 70 on January 12, 2026, following a pulmonary illness. Mary was the daughter of Leslie Boyd “L.B.” Bagley and Mary Adelle “Dell” Fisher Bagley. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Attorney Leslie Boyette “Ted” Bagley, and Dr. John Fisher Bagley....
Frances Christelle Greer McGowan
January 12, 2026
Frances Christelle Greer McGowan, born in Shreveport, LA on October 9, 1948, to William and Avis Greer. Frances was raised and lived most of her life in Minden, LA.
Frances was a member of the Minden High School class of 1966. Her career was mainly with Minden Bank and Trust Co, and Benton and Brown. She is survived by grandchildren, Autumn...
Earl Kirk Prince
January 11, 2026
Earl Kirk Prince, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026. He was born on January 19, 1940, in Blue Jay, West Virginia, to Mary and Eddie Prince.
Kirk worked for many years with Roadway Express, where he was known for his strong work ethic and dedication. In his free time, he enjoyed old country music, fishing and camping at...
Jason Lamar Turnage
January 11, 2026
Jason Lamar Turnage met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 11, 2026, at the age of 48. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John Earl and Rita Arnaud Methvien, and his father, James Lamar Turnage.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall St., Shreveport,...
Sandra "Sandy" Stewart
January 11, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” Stewart, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, of Shreveport, Louisiana, went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2026. She was born on September 14, 1948, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Troy and Alice Rayburn.
Sandy was a graduate of Fair Park High School, class of 1966, where she met her high school sweetheart, Wayman Joe Stewart Sr....
Shirley W. Brummett
January 11, 2026
Funeral services for Shirley W. Brummett, 90, will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery, 4000 Meriwether Rd. in Shreveport. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. on Saturday until the start of the service at Rose-Neath..Shirley was born...
James Taylor Brown
January 11, 2026
Taylor Brown met his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early hours of Sunday, January 11th , 2026, after complications of heart surgery.
Taylor grew up in Monticello, the baby in a loving family with sisters that pampered him until his last day on earth. He went to University of Arkansas and stayed faithful to his roots and college. Joyce...
Charles Ray Duke, Jr.
January 11, 2026
Charles Ray Duke, Jr., age 68, of Benton, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born on December 7, 1957, in Santa Monica, California.
Charles was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life was defined by service, generosity, and love. He served the City of Shreveport with honor as a firefighter for...
Jerry Ann Hall Erwin
January 10, 2026
Jerry Ann Hall Erwin died January 10, 2026, after a brief illness. A service will be held in Natchez, Mississippi at a later date. Ms. Erwin was born May 12, 1943, in Foley, AL and was raised in Natchez. After marrying, she lived in Jackson, MS, Bastrop, LA and Camden, AR before moving to Shreveport in 1984.Jerry worked for almost...
Richard John Chaisson
January 10, 2026
A Funeral Service for Richard John Chaisson, of Marksville, will begin at 11:00 am on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Marksville, LA with Bro. Keith Lamartiniere officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery No.2.
Richard Chaisson, age 55, passed away on Saturday, Jan 10, 2026, at the Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital...
Carolyn Leroy Leon
January 10, 2026
Carolyn Leroy Leon was born on March 19, 1943 and passed away on January 10, 2026. After spending her childhood in France and Germany, she resided in Shreveport, LA.
Carolyn was a faithful member of Mangum UMC for many years. She was retired from The Miller Companies. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her...
Audrey Joan Freeman
January 9, 2026
Audrey Joan Freeman, 72, was born on November 24, 1953 to Landrum Ingram and Levina Ingram in Natchitoches, Louisiana and passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Audrey was preceded in death by husband, Jimmie Freeman; parents, Landrum and Levina Ingram; granddaughter, Marissa Freeman; and son-in-law, Mark Matthews. She is survived by her son, Jimmy Freeman of Noble,...
Helen Chanler
January 9, 2026
Visitation for Helen Chanler will be held Monday, January 12, 2026, from 9:00 until 10:15 a.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden, Louisiana with a graveside to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Lane Memorial Cemetery in Sibley, Louisiana with Bro. Andy Wilson officiating.
Helen was born on November 19, 1936, in Shreveport, Louisiana and went to be with her Lord...
Bobbie Jo Swanson
January 8, 2026
With heavy hearts, we remember the life of Bobbie Jo Vandenberg, maiden name Swanson, who passed away on January 8th, 2026, at the age of 54 in Leesville, Louisiana. Bobbie Jo was a mother first and always a role she embraced as one of the hardest yet most rewarding callings of her life. She leaves behind a legacy of love,...
Dorothy Ann Hester
January 8, 2026
Funeral services for Dorothy Ann Hester, 69, will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, January 16, 2026, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home 1315 Ringgold Ave. Coushatta, Louisiana with Sister Linda Chance officiating. Burial will follow at Thomas Wren Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. service time Friday, January 16, 2026, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Coushatta.
Dorothy was...
Claudia "Dinah" P. Puckett
January 8, 2026
A visitation for Claudia “Dinah” P. Puckett, 89, will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. A graveside service will follow at Thomas Wren Cemetery in Coushatta, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Reverend Harry Bamburg.
Claudia was born on February 6, 1936, to William...
Shirley Chandler Wheless
January 7, 2026
Shirley Chandler Wheless passed away on January 7, 2026 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born November 4, 1944 to Burt and Mildred Chandler in Joaquin, Texas. In her younger years she moved around various cities in Texas and graduated from Brazosport High School. She later settled down in Logansport when she married John Paul Wheless and started their family. Shirley...
Faith Shockley
January 7, 2026
A memorial service for Faith Shockley will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana.
Faith was born on January 9, 2004, in Minden, Louisiana and entered into rest January 7, 2026, in Minden, Louisiana.
She is survived by her mother, Shiloh Shockley of Minden, father, Scott Shockley of Minden, sister, Hope...
Francis Wilson
January 6, 2026
Francis Ruth Wooley Wilson, 73, passed from this life following a period of deep heartbreak on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. She was born on April 19, 1952, the youngest child of John Adley Wooley and Jewell Nichols Wooley.
Francis was introduced to the love of her life, Allard Wilson, by his eldest sister, Pat. Allard truly was the love of her...
Paula Boyd
January 6, 2026
Funeral services for Mrs. Paula Boyd will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Arcadia. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service on Sunday. The burial will follow at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Paula was born June 25, 1964, in Minden, Louisiana to Ted and Bernice Johnson. She entered into rest...