Tammy Sue Byles Simpson
January 22, 2026
A graveside service for Tammy Sue Byles Simpson, 59, will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Freedom Baptist Church Cemetery, 3800 Marthaville Rd, Many, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Brother Joey Grappe.
Tammy was born on December 20, 1966 to Tommy Ray Byles and Sue Ann Byles in Many, Louisiana and passed away on...
Anita Jane Bickham Phiffer
January 16, 2026
A funeral service for Anita Jane Bickham Phiffer, 72, will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Rose-Neath Cemetery in Bossier City. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Officiating the service will be Chaplain Austin Green.
Anita was born...
Teddy Ray Basco
January 20, 2026
Teddy Ray Basco, 79, of Grand Cane, Louisiana, died Tuesday, 20 January 2026. A graveside service will be Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grand Cane Cemetery, Bro. Jimmy Price officiating. Arrangements by Rose-Neath Funeral Home.
Teddy Ray was born 27 May 1946 to Orin S. and Ruby Hart Basco and baptized at St. Joseph’s Church in Zwolle,...
Nancy Brazzil Farmer
January 15, 2026
Mrs. Nancy Brazzil Farmer, 89, loving grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother “GG”, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 after a lengthy illness. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent. Officiating will be Monsignor Rothell Price of St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church.
Mrs. Farmer, born December 10, 1936...
Charles Albert Enterkin
January 19, 2026
Charles Albert Enterkin, age 95, of Many, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Charles was born on January 13, 1931, in Ferriday, Louisiana, to John and Mary Alexander Enterkin. In 1952, Charles completed his education in X-ray technologies and later completed his laboratory certification. He joined the military on September 24, 1954, and honorably served...
Wilton Anthony "Twine" Desselle
January 16, 2026
A Funeral Mass for Anthony “Twine” Desselle will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville. A rosary prayer service will be recited at 10:30am prior to the funeral mass.
We gather to celebrate and remember the life of our beloved friend, Wilton Anthony “Twine” Desselle. Born to Paul Desselle, Sr. and Doris...
Sandra Jones Dean
January 20, 2026
A funeral service for Sandra Joyce Dean, 76, will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Park and Cemetery in Haughton, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Officiating the service will...
Marzelle Phoebe Rice
January 20, 2026
Funeral services for Marzelle Phoebe Rice, 100, will be held Thursday, January 29, 2026 at First Baptist Church, 2051 Port Arthur St, Zwolle, Louisiana at 10:00 a.m. with a visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. A Burial will follow the service at Newlin Cemetery , 1287 Newlin Cemetery Rd, Singer, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Brother Michael McIntosh and Brother...
Grace Louise Copeland Litton
January 22, 2026
Grace Litton, 89, passed away on Thurs. Jan. 22, 2026, at Christus Highland Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 29th, 2026, from 10:00am-12:00pm at Fellowship Baptist Church in Converse, Louisiana with funeral and graveside services to follow starting at 12:00pm.
Grace was born on September 25, 1936, in Converse, Louisiana. She married Donnie Litton in 1956...
Nancy Louise Watson
January 18, 2026
Nancy Louise Gallaspy Watson was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Jewel Gallaspy; her brother, Robert “Bob” Gallaspy; her brother-in-law, Grady Morris; and her nephew, Cody Welborne.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Crystal Kirkman and Sherri Wolfe (husband Ronnie); her sisters, Jeanie Morris and Bennie Hall (husband Tommy); her brother, Jim Gallaspy (wife Betty); along with...
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...
Dr. Michael "Mickey" Ray Allen, Sr.
January 20, 2026
Dr. Michael “Mickey” Ray Allen, Sr., 74, of Benton, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at a nursing home in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Mickey was born August 14, 1951, in Hope, Arkansas, to D. E. “Gene” and Jeanette Byers Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Ken Allen, and son, Michael Ray Allen, Jr.
Survivors include daughter, Michelle Allen...
Edward Doyle Jackson
January 19, 2026
A celebration of life for Edward Doyle Jackson, 71, will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Shane’s Seafood and BBQ, 4726 E. Texas St., Bossier City, Louisiana.
Edward was born on February 3, 1954, to Cordelle and Kathryn Jackson in Shreveport, Louisiana, and went to be with his Lord and Savior at home,...
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,...
Margaret Ann Billson
January 5, 2026
A memorial service for Margaret Ann Billson, 84, will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Officiating the service will be Pastor John Warner and Mike Arkless.
Margaret was born on November 23, 1941,...
Jarvus N. Bounds
December 31, 2025
A memorial service for Jarvus N. Bounds, 84, will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Kingston Road Baptist Church, 900 Kingston Rd., Shreveport, Louisiana.
Jarvus was born on December 11, 1941 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Arthur and Connie Bounds and passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
He was a professional wall paper hanger for 30+ years. He...
Rita Ruth Ponthieux
January 23, 2026
A funeral mass for Rita Ruth Ponthieux, of Marksville, will begin at 10:00am on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville. Burial will follow at the St. Joseph Catholic Mausoleum No. 2.
Rita Ponthieux, age 92, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Colonial Nursing Home in Marksville.
Rita cherished many simple pleasures in life....
Joyce Fields James
January 21, 2026
A funeral service celebrating the life of Joyce Fields James, 69, will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Coushatta chapel with Sister Vernese Green officiating and assisted by Bro. Kevin Dupree and Bro. James Nailes. Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Wednesday,...