Thomas Gayle Wren
January 13, 2026
Thomas Gayle Wren, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born on March 24, 1943, in Freer, TX to Thomas Joseph and Mildred Bradley Wren, but grew up in Delhi, LA, where he graduated from Delhi High School.
After graduation, he enrolled at Centenary College of Louisiana in...
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...
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...
Gilbert L. Lawton
December 15, 2025
Gilbert L. Lawton, 91, of Shreveport, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, after a long, healthy and active life. He is now reunited with his treasured wife of 60 years, Ann H. Lawton, in heaven.
Gil had a storied career in Government and Commercial businesses working as a Parole Officer, IRS officer and Loan officer. He was content to retire...
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...
Howard Otis Rivers
January 16, 2026
Funeral services for Howard Otis Rivers, 79, will be held Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 307 Hammond St., Zwolle, Louisiana. A burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 9891 Texas Hwy, Many,...
James W. Seals
January 15, 2026
Jimmy Seals of Benton, Louisiana, was 89 years of age. He was the son of James Floyd "Cotton" Seals and Wilton Godfrey Seals.
Jimmy was a graduate of Bossier High School, Class of 1954, and was a lifelong resident of Bossier City/Parish. Jimmy met the love of his life, Shirley, and they were married in 1961. He served in the Army...
Robert Parker Rives
January 13, 2026
On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Robert passed away peacefully at home. He was born at the Tri State Hospital in Shreveport, LA on September 3, 1958, to Margaret Parker and Albert Rives of Grand Cane, LA. Robert was very diligent about helping his parents while he was growing up.
In 1977, he graduated from Central High School in Grand Cane and...
Eloise Bullock Gibson
December 17, 2025
Eloise Bullock Gibson, beloved wife, mother, artist, and volunteer, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, at the age of 84.
Born on March 25, 1941, on a farm in Harleton, Texas, Eloise carried with her a deep sense of purpose, creativity, and service throughout her life. She and her husband lived for many years in New Orleans, Louisiana, before settling...
Rodney "Rod" Charles Dollar
January 16, 2026
Rodney Charles Dollar, 69, was born April 15th, 1956, in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Hollis and Betty Faye Dollar. Rod passed away suddenly on January 16th, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Rod was a 1975 Minden High School graduate and then attended Louisiana Tech University. Rod worked in construction for B.E. & K for several years before obtaining his horticulturist license. Rod...
Patrick Todd Funderburk
January 14, 2026
Patrick Todd Funderburk, 50, was born on July 7, 1975 to Robert Lynn Funderburk and Cynthia Ann Blake in Many, Louisiana and passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Patrick is preceded in death by his grandparents, John Joseph Blake, Jr. and wife, Murrell, and Luther Hall Funderburk...
Jimmy "Jim" Woodall (Putz)
January 13, 2026
Jimmy "Jim" Woodall (Putz), 84, was born on March 18, 1941 in Jamestown, Louisiana to David and Mae Woodall and passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in Shreveport. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr. in Shreveport. Burial will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery, 4000...
William Ira Strange
January 13, 2026
A Funeral Service for William Ira Strange, of Simmesport, will begin at 7:30pm on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Marksville, LA, with Bro. Keith Lamartiniere officiating.
William Strange, age 73, passed away on Tuesday at Rivere De Soleil Nursing Home in Marksville.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Betty Strange of Simmesport; Son,...
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...
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...
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,...