Betty Jean Monsour Howell
May 8, 2026
Betty Jean Monsour Howell was a lifelong resident of Shreveport. She graduated from Fair Park High School in 1955. Until its closure, Betty was an active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and School, especially the La Serenity Guild. In 2001, she was recognized for having the most family members attend the school. Once her kids were older, she embarked...
Helen Fremont Matthews
May 8, 2026
Funeral service celebrating the life of Helen Fremont Matthews, 94, will be held at 9:00 a.m., Monday, May 11, 2026, at First United Methodist Church , 401 Gum St. Logansport, Louisiana. Interment will follow at a later Date in Galveston County Memorial Park in Galveston, Texas.
Helen Fremont Matthews was born on June 17, 1931, in Galveston, Texas to Jesse Fremont...
Gay Lynn Bond
May 7, 2026
A memorial service for Gay Lynn Bond, 76, will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Officiating the service will be Clint Davis and Dr. Torin Sanders.
Gay Lynn was born on June 16,...
Carolyn Sue Thompson Allgood
May 7, 2026
Carolyn Thompson Allgood of Summerfield, Louisiana was born on October 7, 1940. She went to her eternal home on May 7, 2026.
In the 85 and a-half years of Carolyn’s life, she fell in love, married, became a Mother, a Grandmother, and a Great-Grandmother. She lived a life full of unrelenting love for her family.
She is preceded in death by her...
Mary Lynn Wheatly Edwards
May 6, 2026
Mary Lynn Edwards, lovingly known as Lynn and affectionately called “Marmie” by her family — a name inspired by her beloved book Little Women — passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born Mary Lynn Wheatly in Hodge, Louisiana, in 1937 to Frank Stewart “Bo” Wheatly and Jessie Alvirne York Wheatly.
Lynn devoted her life to caring for...
Billy Gerald Graham
May 6, 2026
Billy Gerald Graham, 73, passed away on May 6, 2026.
Born on December 8, 1952, in Shreveport, Billy was the son of Billie “Billy” Arnold Graham of Ruston and Peggy Reeves Graham of Bernice.
In his younger years, Billy was known for his sense of humor, quick wit, and ability to make people laugh. He enjoyed having fun, telling jokes, and keeping...
Leslie E. Bartley
May 6, 2026
Reverend Leslie E. Bartley, Ph.D., age 78, of Shreveport stepped from this life into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Dr. Bartley was an Assemblies of God minister, missionary, and educator. He always stated that he was more of a teacher than a preacher. Dr. Bartley's life journey relied upon two guiding...
Aeolus Graham McGaskey
May 6, 2026
Funeral services for Aeolus Graham McGaskey will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 9891 Texas Hwy, Many, Louisiana. A visitation will be held before the service from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. A burial will follow the service at 2:00 p.m. at Black Cemetery, 883 County Rd 205, Brookland, Texas. Officiating the...
Danny Jackson Hall
May 6, 2026
Graveside service celebrating the life of Danny Jackson Hall, 78, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Cool Springs Primitive Baptist Church 3953 Marshall Rd, Logansport, Louisiana with Bro. Dean Register officiating. Interment will follow at Cool Springs Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana. The family will receive friends starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Church.
Danny Jackson Hall...
Raymond Earl Hollenshead, Sr.
May 6, 2026
Funeral services washeld for Mr. Raymond Earl Hollenshead, Sr., age 88, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 405 East 5th Street, Homer, LA, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., and Bro. Ken Karl, officiated. Interment followed at Lebanon Cemetery in Ruple Community, LA. Visitation was held at the funeral home from 9-11 a.m., prior to the service.
Mr. Hollenshead was born...
Sandra Shahan Nix
May 5, 2026
Sandra Shahan Nix was born to John Paul and Emma Lucille Shahan on January 2, 1943, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Sandra passed into the arms of her Lord on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, after a brief illness.
Visitation will be on Monday, May 11, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home on Airline Drive. A funeral service will be on Tuesday,...
Ronnie Whatley
May 5, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Edward Whatley, born February 13, 1947, who left us for his heavenly home on May 5, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ouida and Harry Whatley, and his daughter, Melanie Whatley . He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Cheryl, and his...
Ronald Dewayne Hathorn
May 5, 2026
Funeral services celebrating the life of Ronald DeWayne Hathorn will be held at First Baptist Church of Minden on Friday May 8, 2026, at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Providence Cemetery in Ringgold. The family will receive friends from 9:00-11:00 am prior to the service. Services will be officiated by Bro. Leland Crawford.
Ron was born April 3, 1951, in...
Mary Carol Stinson Lowry
May 5, 2026
Mary Carol Stinson Lowry, a lifelong resident of Bossier Parish, passed away after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched countless lives.
Born with a heart for service and excellence, Mary Carol was the salutatorian of the Benton High School Class of 1965. During her...
Rita Roberta Poling
May 4, 2026
Rita Roberta Poling, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on May 4,2026 after an extended illness at the age of 90. She dedicated her life to raising her two sons, to singing as an exquisite coloratura soprano, and to performing in theatres throughout Northeast Ohio and across the country.
Born in New York to Martha “Betty” Wroblewski and Adolph Mollinger,...
Roger Ray Logan
May 4, 2026
Roger Ray Logan, 61, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on May 4, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Roger was born on July 4, 1964, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Roger was a man who truly enjoyed life and the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, shooting guns, and spending time outside. He also enjoyed playing his guitar, dancing, and cheering on his...
Cynthia "Cindy" Kay Waldrop Phillips
May 4, 2026
A "Celebration of Life" Memorial Service for Cynthia "Cindy" Kay Waldrop Phillips, 63, will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 3:30 p.m. until the start of the service.Cindy was born April 9, 1963 in Jackson, Mississippi to James and Juanita Waldrop...
Orbie Jean Hughes
May 4, 2026
A graveside service for Orbie Jean Hughes, 93, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026 at Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent. Officiating the service will be Reverend Dennis Sims.
Orbie was born on July 29, 1932 in Jamesville, Texas to Orbie “Jake” and Mamie Harris Fleniken and passed away Monday, May 4, 2026 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
She graduated...
Charlie W. (Dub) Salley
May 4, 2026
Funeral services for Charlie W. (Dub) Salley, 93, will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Beulah Baptist Church, 3417 Hwy 481, Mansfield, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026. A burial will follow the service at Pollard Cemetery on Hwy 481, Converse, Louisiana. Officiating the...
Calvin Joe Murray
May 4, 2026
Calvin Joe Murray was born August 17, 1941, and went to visit our Savior May 4, 2026. Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, Pauline Miller Murray and JV Murray, his brother, Harold and wife Gwendolyn Murray. Also preceding were his mother and father-in-law, Lois “Grandmother” and WC “Punk” Foshee, and one grandchild.
Calvin is survived by his three children...