Emilie Anne Connell Ostendorff

Emilie Anne Connell Ostendorff

January 24, 2026

A Memorial Service for Mrs. Thomas Julian Ostendorff, Jr. (nee Emilie Anne Connell), also known as Papaw, will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 275 Southfield Road on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation and a reception will be held after the service in the church parlor. A private family burial will be held at Forest Park...

Merlin Arthur Hanson

Merlin Arthur Hanson

February 8, 2026

Merlin Arthur Hanson, 90, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 8, 2026 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Funeral services for Merlin will be held Monday, February 16, 2026 at Christ Lutheran Church, 290 Idema St. in Shreveport at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Springhill City Cemetery in Springhill, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Pastor Shannon at...

Victor Alan Timmons

Victor Alan Timmons

February 12, 2026

Victor Alan “Popsi” Timmons, 70, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in his hometown, Shreveport, Louisiana.

Born on June 30, 1955, in Shreveport, Victor lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to his family, and a love for the open road and the things that brought him joy. A skilled machinist and proud truck driver,...

Kathy Diane Quick Cloud

Kathy Diane Quick Cloud

February 14, 2026

Funeral services celebrating the life of Kathy Diane Quick Cloud, 75, of Castor, Louisiana, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Foster Arbor Church, 2191 Foster Arbor Road, Castor, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Old Ramah Cemetery, Ashland, Louisiana. Visitation will be held Monday, February 16, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Foster Arbor...

Antonia "Tonie" Sonnier

Antonia "Tonie" Sonnier

February 14, 2026

Antonia Roberta Randolph Harwell Sonnier, lovingly known as “Tonie,” 69, of Pendleton, Louisiana, passed away on February 14, 2026 at Rapides Medical Center. Born on July 28, 1956, in Zwolle, Louisiana, Tonie lived a life as vibrant and unforgettable as her wardrobe. She was proud of her German heritage and carried that pride in her traditions, values, and strong spirit.

Funeral...

John Lane Mays

John Lane Mays

February 11, 2026

John Lane Mays, 69, of Greenwood, LA, passed away on February 11, 2026, at LSU Ochsner Medical Center.Lane is preceded in death by his parents, Miller Lawton Mays, Jr. and Mildred Smith Mays of Greenwood, LA; his brothers, Delwin Francis Mays of Shreveport, LA, Miller Lawton Mays, III of Warsaw, Poland; his son, Joseph Nicholas Taylor of Shreveport, LA; his...

Dorothy "Dot" M. Beckham

Dorothy "Dot" M. Beckham

February 10, 2026

A visitation for Dorothy “Dot” M. Beckham, 85, will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. A graveside service will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery in Shreveport, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Gerald Huddelston.

Dot was born on January 13, 1941, in Refugio,...

Rae Nell Gibson

Rae Nell Gibson

February 2, 2026

A memorial service for Rae Nell Gibson will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, 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 the service.

Rae Gibson turned 80 on January 6, 2026, and she told everyone! Rae was born in Welch, West Virginia,...

Richard Doyle Tilley

Richard Doyle Tilley

February 15, 2026

Obituary forthcoming.

Laverla Statler Luter

Laverla Statler Luter

November 15, 2025

Laverla Statler Luter, 92, long-time resident of Bossier City, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025. A memorial will be held on at 1:00 pm, February 21, 2026 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Drive, Bossier City, 71111.

Laverla was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Edison “Tracey” Luter; her son, Kevin Luter; and her daughter,...

Lonie Floyce "Flo" Hahn

Lonie Floyce "Flo" Hahn

February 2, 2026

Lonie Floyce "Flo" Hahn, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 2, 2026 in Shreveport, Louisiana. A "Celebration of Life Service" will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr. in Shreveport. Officiating the service will be Bro. Billy Crosby.Flo was born on May 1, 1934,...

Patsy B. Hood

Patsy B. Hood

January 31, 2026

A Memorial Services will be held for Patsy Jean Bunch Hood, age 80, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 405 East 5th Street, Homer, LA, on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Randy Goudeau, officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 1-2 p.m.

Patsy was born October 14, 1945, in Shreveport, LA, to Aubrey and Eva Lou Dupree...

Evelyn Rebecca O'Neal

Evelyn Rebecca O'Neal

February 11, 2026

Obituary forthcoming.

Della Frances Munguia Chartier

Della Frances Munguia Chartier

February 2, 2026



A funeral Mass for Della Frances Munguia Chartier, 94, will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church, 4700 Palmetto Rd., Benton, Louisiana. A rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m. and a visitation from 10:30 to the time of the service. Interment will be on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Northwest Louisiana...

Patrick Todd Funderburk

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...

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray England

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray England

February 4, 2026

Kenneth Ray England “Kenny” was born August 28, 1968, and went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2026. Kenny was hard working, loving man with a heart of pure gold. His love extended from his family and friends to his love for animals. He was strong willed and lived by his Faith.

He is preceded in death by his...

Jimmy Smith Sr.

Jimmy Smith Sr.

February 14, 2026

Funeral services for Jimmy H. Smith, Sr will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Minden, Louisiana with Bro. Doug Gregg and Bro. Nick Cox officiating. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery under the direction of Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden, Louisiana with military rites. The family will...

Tara Joyce

Tara Joyce

February 14, 2026

A memorial service celebrating he life of Tara Dawn Joyce will be held Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana with Pastor Barry officiating.

Tara was born September 3, 1974, in Lake Charles, Louisiana and reached her heavenly home on February 14, 2026, in Minden, Louisiana.

She is survived by her husband, Timothy...

Bobbie Benefield Walraven

Bobbie Benefield Walraven

February 12, 2026

Funeral services celebrating the life of Bobbie Benefield Walraven will be on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana with Bro. Doug Gregg officiating. Interment will follow at New Ramah Cemetery in Haynesville, Louisiana. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Rose...

Bobbie Raley Born

Bobbie Raley Born

February 11, 2026

A private graveside service for Bobbie Raley Born, age 96 will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2026, at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens in Vivian, LA with Dr. Austin Green officiating.

Bobbie was born in Higginson, AR on June 19, 1929, to Troy David Raley and Lizzie Viola Martin and passed away from this life on February 11, 2026, at...