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...
Sandra "Sandy" Stewart
January 11, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” Stewart, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, of Shreveport, Louisiana, went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2026. She was born on September 14, 1948, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Troy and Alice Rayburn.
Sandy was a graduate of Fair Park High School, class of 1966, where she met her high school sweetheart, Wayman Joe Stewart Sr....
Paul R. Quigley
January 14, 2026
Paul Ray Quigley, 84, a lifelong resident of Bossier City, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on May 19, 1941, to Mary Bell Sheppard Quigley and Rapheus Paul Quigley. After graduating from Bossier High School class of 1960 and Baptist Christian College with a BA, he went on to...
Judy Lynn Bissell Daniels
January 17, 2026
Funeral services celebrating the life of Judy Lynn Bissell Daniels, 71, of Benson, Louisiana, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Old Union Baptist Church, 664 Old Union Road, Converse, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Bro. Tommy McMellon and Bro. Jimmy Price. Burial will immediately follow at Old Union Cemetery. A visitation will be...
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...
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...
Charles Brown
January 16, 2026
Graveside services celebrating the life of Charles Brown, 79, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Springville Cemetery, Coushatta, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Reverend Jeff Shows.
Charles was born November 11, 1946, to Marie and Joe Brown in Shreveport, Louisiana and entered into rest January 16, 2026. He served in the United States Army.
He is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...