Dr. Mary Ann Neff Shaw
November 11, 2025
Funeral services for Dr. Mary Ann Neff Shaw, 87, will be held at 10:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 900 Jordan St., Shreveport, Louisiana on Saturday, November 22, 2025. A private burial will follow. Officiating the service will be Reverend Julia Nance Farrell. Visitation will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Rose-Neath...
Audrey Jo Gibson Weaver
November 11, 2025
Audrey Jo Gibson Weaver, 82, passed away peacefully at home on November 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Choctaw, Oklahoma. Jo lit up the room with her smile and laugh. She loved infinitely. She was the mom and friend everyone deserves. She was a God given blessing.
Jo was born on December 20, 1942, in El Dorado, Arkansas to...
Markus Lynn Marr
November 19, 2025
Markus Lynn Marr, age 53, of Mansfield, Louisiana passed away on November 19, 2025. He was born on January 21, 1972 in Mansfield to Jerry Dean and Lawanda Weaver Marr.
Markus was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Lawanda Marr; uncle, Kenneth Wayne Marr; paternal grandparents, Ernest and Jackie Marr; maternal grandparents, Edward and Malissie Weaver.
Left to cherish his...
Ima "Lou" Cavanaugh
November 19, 2025
Funeral services for Ima "Lou" Cavanaugh, 85, will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Castor Baptist Church Cemetery, 2057 Slagle Rd. in Leesville, Louisiana. A visitation will be held Sunday, November 23, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at...
Jeanette Mae Wollschlaeger Joiner
November 18, 2025
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend was a source of love and warmth to everyone who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Jeanette Mae Wollschlaeger Joiner, age 83, of Greenwood, Louisiana passed away on November 18, 2025 surrounded by her family and friends.
Jeanette was born on August 30, 1942 in Dawson, North Dakota to Fred (Freddie) and...
Lee Smith Holder
November 21, 2025
Lee Smith Holder, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and man of steadfast faith, entered his heavenly home surrounded by the love of his family. Born and raised in Frierson, Louisiana, Lee attended Shreve Christian Academy from 1974 to 1978, where he built the foundation of strong values, ethics, and faith that guided him throughout his life.
As a young boy, Lee...
Charles Roden
November 21, 2025
Charles Dwight Roden was born Oct. 6, 1946, in Bienville, LA. He passed away Nov. 21, 2025, at the age of 79 surrounded by family. A few days before his death he told his wife they had had a good life, and he was tired and ready to see Jesus. He fought the good fight, finished the race, kept the...
Jane Claire Taylor Davis
February 23, 2025
Jane Davis, 91, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025, while in the hospital with pneumonia. Her children were with her during her last days, along with the outstanding hospital staff providing her comfort care.
Jane was born December 16, 1933, in Hamburg, Arkansas. She was the only child of Robert Newsome Taylor, Jr. and Willie Mae Morgan Taylor Thompson. Growing...
John Lucas Cocchiara
September 28, 2025
John Lucas Cocchiara died peacefully on September 28, 2025, at 86 years old. He was born on September 16, 1939, in New Orleans and was raised there by his parents Joseph and Rose DiLeo Cocchiara. He attended Tulane University and Tulane University School of Medicine. He married Bonnie Sue Harris in 1960.
John started his medical practice as a general surgeon...
Ruth Eleta Robichaux Shipp
November 14, 2025
Ruth Eleta Robichaux Shipp, lovingly known as “Rockin Ruth,” of Bossier City, Louisiana, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on August 18, 1929, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Paul Xavier Robichaux and Ruth Anna Eleta Robichaux, Ruth’s life was a true testament to her faith, her love of...
Charles and Ann Davis
September 27, 2025
Ann Nakayama Davis, age 95, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, John K. and Tome M. Nakayama, and her seven siblings and their spouses.
Ann was born on June 22, 1930, in Doña Ana, New Mexico, and moved to central Louisiana in 1947, where she spent the next 75...
Michael S. Calhoun
November 21, 2025
Michael S. Calhoun, 55 of Minden, Louisiana was born August 27, 1970, in Minden and entered into rest November 21, 2025, in Minden, Louisiana. He attended Minden High School and Louisiana Tech in Ruston.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Arnold Calhoun and grandmother, Mary Calhoun.
He is survived by his mother, Peggy Waltman and husband Dave of Minden,...
Walter Freeman Kent
November 19, 2025
Funeral services for Walter Freeman Kent, 93, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Bethel Primitive Baptist Cemetery, 5382 Primitive Church Road, Shreveport, Louisiana. Elder Joe Asbell will officiate the service.
Freeman was born on December 23, 1931 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Walter and Mildred Kent and passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
He...
Patsy Eugenia Harper
November 17, 2025
A graveside service for Patsy Eugenia Harper, 85, will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. at Rose-Neath Cemetery, 5185 Swan Lake Rd., Bossier City, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Reverend Dr. Martin Alaichamy.
Patsy was...
Don Cox
November 17, 2025
Graveside services honoring the life of Mr. Don W. Cox will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Campground Cemetery in Bienville, Louisiana.
Don W. Cox, born October 18, 1929, passed away on November 17, 2025 at the age of 96. As a child, Don lived near Hope, Arkansas, with his parents and nine siblings. He later married Nelia Ann...
Lucille Marie Dority
November 17, 2025
A celebration of life for Lucille Marie Dority, 71, will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana.
Lucille was born on January 25, 1954, to William Royden Phillips and Pearlren Bertrand Phillips in New Orleans, Louisiana, and passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, in...
Michael Alan "Mike" McGowan
November 17, 2025
A visitation for Michael McGowan will be held Friday, November 21, 2025, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden, Louisiana. Graveside services will be Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden, Louisiana.
Mike was born July 27, 1969, in Minden, Louisiana and went home to his heavenly Father on...
Marc Tyler Brock
November 14, 2025
While words may not fully capture the depth of our loss, we will gather to celebrate a life beautifully lived and dearly cherished.
A Celebration of Life for Officer Marc Tyler Brock, 25, will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at North Caddo Magnet High School Sanders-Prudhomme Stadium, 201 Airport Drive: Vivian, Louisiana. A visitation will take...
Donna Faye Tuggle Black
November 14, 2025
Donna Faye Tuggle Black, age 73, formerly of Frierson, Louisiana, was born on January 27, 1952, in El Dorado, Arkansas. Donna passed unexpectedly on Friday, November 14, 2025, and joined her Heavenly Father.
Donna was a true Southern woman who embraced simple living and found joy in life’s small, meaningful moments. She loved plants, scrapbooking, antique shopping, and crafting—anything that allowed...