Robert Newton Schwendimann, M.D.

Robert Newton Schwendimann, M.D.

Mar 3, 2024

“To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven” Ecclesiastes 3:1

Robert N. Schwendimann was born on July 20,1944 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Reverend Fred W. Schwendimann and wife Beth Wood.  He passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024 following complications from congestive heart failure. He was preceded in death by his parents and...

Noel E. "Gene" Byars

Noel E. "Gene" Byars

Mar 28, 2024

Funeral services for Noel E. “Gene” Byars will be held Monday, April 1, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Eastside Missionary Baptist Church in Minden, Louisiana with Bro. Scott O’Rear officiating. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden, Louisiana under the direction of Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden. The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. Monday...

Sarah Gerkens Gingles

Sarah Gerkens Gingles

Mar 27, 2024

Sarah Gingles, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of Salem Baptist Church, passed away on March 27, 2024, at 92 years old. Born on August 24, 1931, she leaves behind a legacy of love and service.  Sarah dedicated 32 years of her life as a compassionate nurse, touching countless lives with her care and kindness. Her commitment to Salem...

Jean McKown Alfred

Jean McKown Alfred

Mar 27, 2024

Funeral services for Iva Jean McKown Alfred, 90, will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Drive in Shreveport, LA at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will begin an hour before the service. Burial will be at Providence Cemetery in Spring Ridge, LA immediately following the service.

Jean was born on June 11, 1933, in Old Boston, TX...

Jack "Butch" Fisher, Jr.

Jack "Butch" Fisher, Jr.

Mar 27, 2024

Funeral services celebrating the life of Jack (Butch) Fisher, Jr., 82, will be held on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 1pm at Pelican Baptist Church, 187 Commerce St., Pelican, La 71063. Visitation for family and friends will begin at 12 pm. Officiating the service will be Pastor Lee Rodgers and Pastor Barry McCune. 

 

Butch was born on April 7, 1941, in...

Nancy Walker Meyer

Nancy Walker Meyer

Mar 27, 2024

A graveside service celebrating the life of Nancy Walker Meyer will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 29, 2024, at Stonewall Cemetery in Stonewall, Louisiana.

Nancy Walker Meyer, 95 passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Nancy was born in Jonesboro, Louisiana on July 1, 1928, to JB and Lilly Mae Walker.  She married Jimmie Dale Meyer on August 1,...

Cecil "C.L." Albritton

Cecil "C.L." Albritton

Mar 25, 2024

Funeral services for Cecil Albritton will be held Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church West Chapel in Minden, Louisiana with Bro. Steve Gilley officiating. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory in Minden, Louisiana under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden, Louisiana.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday,...

Jackie Salley Pennell

Jackie Salley Pennell

Mar 25, 2024

Jackie Salley Pennell was born on September 23, 1937 in Bernice, Louisiana. She left this earth for her heavenly home on Monday, March 25, 2024 in Tyler, Texas. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024 at the Memorial Chapel in Broadmoor Baptist Church, 4110 Youree Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana at 2:30 p.m. with Dr. Tom...

Jerry Wayne Johns

Jerry Wayne Johns

Mar 25, 2024

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Funeral services for Jerry Wayne Johns will be held Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana with Bro. Danny Warbington officiating. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory in Minden, Louisiana. The family will receive friends, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 5:000 until 7:00 p.m.at Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden.

Jerry...

Howard "Rusty" Pendleton

Howard "Rusty" Pendleton

Mar 24, 2024

A memorial service for Howard “Rusty” Pendleton, 81, will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Officiating the service will be our beloved friend, Mark Faust.

Rusty was born on September 15,...

Shelby R. Jackson

Shelby R. Jackson

Mar 22, 2024

A service for Shelby Ray Jackson, Jr. will be held Thursday March 28,2024, 3:00 p.m. at Longstreet Baptist Church in Longstreet Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Bro. Charles Hall and Bro. Pascal Stowell. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 943 Polk Street, Mansfield, Louisiana from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m....

Charles Wendell Alford

Charles Wendell Alford

Mar 22, 2024

With heavy hearts our family announces the passing of Charles Wendell Alford. On Friday, March 22, 2024, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Wendell left this earth in the constant, loving care of all his girls. Wendell, 81 years old, was born on Friday, October 2, 1942, in Houston, Texas to Charles Milton and Lila Crofford Alford. Wendell resided in Newellton, Louisiana with...

Ottis "Leo" Sanford

Ottis "Leo" Sanford

Mar 22, 2024

Leo Sanford joined his wife, Myrna, in Heaven on Friday, March 22, 2024, after 94 incredible years full of life.

 Leo was born on October 4, 1929, in Dallas, but he would tell you that the most important years of his life were spent in Shreveport. Here, he met and married Myrna Mims, raised his four children, established multiple businesses, and...

Dorothy Perry

Dorothy Perry

Mar 21, 2024

Funeral services for Dorothy Ethyl Sekora Perry, 90, will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. A burial will follow at Rose-Neath Cemetery in Bossier City, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Pastor Brad...

Cecil Walter Burge

Cecil Walter Burge

Mar 21, 2024

Funeral services for Cecil Walter Burge, 91, will be held on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Burge Cemetery in Bellevue, Louisiana. A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City,...

Audrey Elizabeth Griffin

Audrey Elizabeth Griffin

Mar 20, 2024

A graveside service for Audrey Elizabeth Roberts Griffin will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Cemetery, 5185 Swan Lake Rd., Bossier City, Louisiana. A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be...

Virginia Dare Reese Kirkikis

Virginia Dare Reese Kirkikis

Mar 20, 2024

Virginia Dare Reese Kirkikis of Minden, Louisiana was born September 7, 1929, to John B. Reese and Margaret Krousel Reese in Ruston, Louisiana. She was a resident of Minden since 1949. She passed from this life on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband A.G. “Ike” Kirkikis, brother J.B. Reese, Jr., brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws,...

Sharon Kay Young Ellis

Sharon Kay Young Ellis

Mar 19, 2024

Sharon Kay Young Ellis passed into eternal peace on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in the loving arms of her daughter, son, granddaughters, and son-in-law. Sharon was a singular and irreplaceable woman, so extraordinarily warm-hearted and funny that everyone she knew looked forward to seeing her. She was endlessly dedicated to the folks she loved; she engaged with them deeply and...

Bernice Johnson

Bernice Johnson

Mar 19, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Bernice Johnson will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Arcadia, with Bro. Johnnie Adkins officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Friday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.

Bernice was born May 2, 1934, to JD and Irene Kirkham Smith. Bernice was a...

Louis Charles Ertel, Jr.

Louis Charles Ertel, Jr.

Mar 18, 2024

Funeral services for Louis Charles Ertel, Jr., 81, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 307 Hammond, Zwolle, Louisiana. Fr. Keith Garvin will be officiating his service.He was born on August 15, 1942 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Louis Charles Ertel, Sr. and Doris May (McDaniel) Ertel and he entered into...