Vincent Ray Moore
December 28, 2025
A memorial service for Vincent Ray Moore, 18, will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City. Officiating the service...
Rick Pharris
December 18, 2025
Rick Eugene Pharris, age 68, of Mansfield, Louisiana, passed away on December 18, 2025. Born July 2, 1957, Rick lived a life marked by faith, service, strength, and a love that showed up in real ways.
Rick was the kind of man people felt safe around. Strong and fearless, he carried himself with purpose and took the utmost pride in his...
Dr. Patrick Wray Wojtkiewicz
January 3, 2026
Dr. Patrick Wray Wojtkiewicz, 72, was born on December 18, 1953 in Shreveport, Louisiana and passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Dr. Wojtkiewicz, known affectionately as "Doc" by his family, spent nearly 50 years making a profound impact at the North Louisiana Crime Lab and Louisiana State Police Crime...
Lamar Ozley, Jr.
December 28, 2025
Lamar E. Ozley, Jr. was born on March 28, 1936 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Lamar E. Ozley, Sr. and Mabel Lyons Ozley. He received a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Louisiana Tech University in 1958 and a J.D. degree from Louisiana State University Law School in 1960. He then received an M.B.A. degree from Harvard Business School in 1962.
After...
Mary "Kitty" Smith
January 2, 2026
Mary Kitty Brewer Smith, 76 years old, entered the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 2, 2026. After a year-long courageous battle with illness, Kitty peacefully passed at her earthly home, surrounded by those who loved her dearly.
Kitty was born on May 11, 1949, in Shreveport, Louisiana. She grew up in Arcadia and began...
Charles Harold Pierce
January 3, 2026
Charles H. Pierce, 81, of Plain Dealing, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Born on December 6, 1944, in Springhill, Louisiana, Charles was the son of John D. Pierce and Louise Pierce. He spent his life in northwest Louisiana, where he built a legacy of hard work, love for the outdoors, and unforgettable stories.
Charles dedicated...
Robby Lout
January 4, 2026
Funeral service for Mr. Robby Lout will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the First Pentecostal Church in Arcadia. Visitation will be held prior to the service, begining at 10:00 a.m. The burial will follow service at Simsboro Cemetery.
Full obituary to follow soon..
Oscar Melvin Wagar
December 30, 2025
A funeral service for Oscar “Melvin” Wagar, 82, will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Plain Dealing, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
Melvin was born on May 17, 1943,...
Mattie Youngblood Turner
January 2, 2026
Mattie Mae Youngblood Turner, age 97, of Minden, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, secure in her faith and resting in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Mattie was born on July 26, 1928, in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, to Joe Roy and Carrie Crowell Youngblood. On February 20, 1946, she married the love of her life,...
Leila Susilawati Harris
December 1, 2025
A memorial service for Leila Susilawati Harris, 77, will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 9891 Texas Hwy, Many, Louisiana. A visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Officiating the service will be Reverand Lonnie Crawford.
Leila was born on February 7, 1948 to Yasa and Detje Soesmani Natakusumah in...
Lance R. LeMay
December 31, 2025
Funeral services for Lance R. LeMay will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana. Officiating will be Bro. Todd Hennigan. Interment will follow at Springhill Cemetery in Springhill, Louisiana. The family will receive friends Friday, January 9, 2026, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home in...
Jonnie Rae Richardson
December 22, 2025
Jonnie Rae Richardson, 90, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, after a long and fulfilling life. Jonnie was born on January 16, 1935, in Monroe, Louisiana, to the late John and Florine Gonzales. At 26, she met the love of her life, Roy Richardson. In their 54 years of marriage, they raised five children: Brenda, Terry, Randy, Steven, and...
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...
Gary Bert Caskey
August 26, 2025
Mr. Gary Bert Caskey, age 79, was born November 24, 1945, in Haynesville, LA, to Bert and Cloys Holleman Caskey. He entered into rest on August 26, 2025, in Homer, LA. Mr. Caskey grew up in Homer and graduated from Homer High School in 1964. Then, he attended LA Tech where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business. While attending...
Dr. Melani Wheeler Moore
January 5, 2026
Dr. Melani Wheeler Moore, 57, of Dubberly, Louisiana was born on August 14, 1968, in Bethesda, Maryland and went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2026, in Dubberly, Louisiana surrounded by her family.
Dr. Moore was preceded in death by her mother, Lynn Nobles Magee and mother-in-law, Joanne Allen.
She is survived by her loving husband and caregiver, Steve Moore...
Patrick Edgar Lasseigne
January 3, 2026
Patrick Edgar Lasseigne, 72, of Pleasant Valley, LA made his final voyage peacefully on January 3, 2026. Born on March 14, 1953, in Lutcher, LA, and raised in Green Bay, WI, Patrick would come to embody a unique blend of Southern Louisiana charm with Midwest American spirit. After graduating Green Bay West High School, he would serve faithfully in the...
Janie Mae Bossier Straus
January 1, 2026
Funeral service celebrating the life of Janie Mae Bossier Straus, 69, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home 943 Polk St. Mansfield, Louisiana, with Bro. Amador Santos officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Stanley, Louisiana. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2026,...
Samuel Dewayne Slayter
January 1, 2026
Samuel Dewayne Slayter, known to many as Sam, was born on July 17, 1961, in Winnfield, Louisiana, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 1, 2026 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Sam was preceded in death by his mother, Cheryl Foshee of Provencal, Louisiana; his stepmother, Rachel Slayter of Jamestown, Louisiana; his maternal grandparents, Elbert and Maureen Foshee of Provencal, Louisiana;...
Jessie Franklin Davis
December 31, 2025
Jessie Franklin Davis went to his heavenly home on December 31, 2025, at the age of 75, surrounded in love and prayers.
Jessie was born on June 23, 1950, in Coushatta. He was born to L. C. Davis and Lillian Clarice Davis. He grew up in Shreveport and at the age of 15, he returned to Red River Parish where he...