Mary Lynn Cook
October 2, 2025
Services honoring the life of Mrs. Mary Lynn Cook will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Mt. Mariah Church with Rev. Perry Anderson and Christopher Cook officiating. The burial will follow services at Mt. Mariah Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Arcadia.
Mary Lynn...
MSG (Ret.) Leonard "Rusty" LeBouef
September 25, 2025
A funeral service for MSG (Ret.) Leonard “Rusty” LeBouef, 89, will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. A graveside service will follow at Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 7970 Mike Clark Rd., Keithville, Louisiana, at 1:30 p.m. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the...
Carole W. Neely
October 5, 2025
“to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” 2 Corinthians 5:8
Carole Waurynne Hurley Neely stepped from this earth and into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 5, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. Carole was born on February 12, 1934, in Minden, LA to the late Alwyn Doyle Hurley and Dorothy Lee...
Brian Truett Yates
August 10, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Brian Truett Yates, born November 23, 1984, and taken from us far too soon on August 10, 2025.
Brian had a gift. He was fun, quick-witted, and always ready with a smile or a joke. You never had to wonder if he was happy to see you—his laughter and smile...
Alice Henderson Sistrunk
October 1, 2025
Alice Christine Henderson Sistrunk, a lifelong resident of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on April 25, 1936, in Shreveport to Arch Cates Henderson and Lois Turner Henderson.
Alice grew up in Converse, Louisiana, and graduated from El Dorado High School. She loved flowers, gardening, and cooking, and was especially...
Claudia Toinette Sewell
July 26, 2025
Claudia Toinette Sewell, lovingly known to all as “Toni,” passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the age of 78.
Toni dedicated her life to service, working for many years as a case manager for the Louisiana court system, where she advocated for often helpless children and helped families rebuild and reclaim their lives. Her work was not just...
Marilyn Hooper Downs
October 1, 2025
A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Marilyn Hooper Downs will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 943 Polk St., Mansfield, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until time of service.
Marilyn was born to W.C. and Adell May Hooper on May 15, 1945 in Mansfield, Louisiana.
She was preceded in...
Jaylen Alyne Grimes
September 28, 2025
We remember with love the life of Jaylen Alyne Grimes, our Jaybird, a radiant and compassionate young lady who passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 17. Though her time with us was far too short, Jaylen was full of love, creativity and passion which was seen and felt by all who met her.
Jaylen was born on...
Ryone Marrie Palmer
September 21, 2025
Ryone Marrie Palmer, 83, was born on July 31, 1942 to Ira Devalcourt and Grace Thibodeaux Devalcourt in Sunset, Louisiana and passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025 in Shreveport, Louisiana. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Souled Out For Christ at 2:00 p.m. Officiating the service will be Brother Leon Manshack.
Ryone, affectionately known...
Athlyn Thigpen Boswell
September 12, 2025
Athlyn Thigpen Boswell passed away at her home in Shreveport, Louisiana on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the age of 101 years, 6 months, and one day. She was the loving daughter of Julian Taylor and Mary Ricks Thigpen, born in Mansfield, Louisiana on February 11, 1924. Being the only child, she was the pride and joy of her parents.
Although...
Riley "Miles" Gilbert, III
October 2, 2025
A memorial service for Riley Miles Gilbert, III, 61, will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Winner’s Circle Church, 8000 E. Texas St., Bossier City, Louisiana, at Louisiana Downs. Officiating the service will be Pastor Jimmy Sistrunk.
Miles was born on February 5, 1964, to Riley Miles Gilbert, Jr., and Dorothy Parish Gilbert in Washington, D.C.,...
John Lucas Cocchiara
September 28, 2025
John Lucas Cocchiara died peacefully on September 28, 2025, at 86 years old. He was born on September 16, 1939, in New Orleans and was raised there by his parents Joseph and Rose DiLeo Cocchiara. He attended Tulane University and Tulane University School of Medicine. He married Bonnie Sue Harris in 1960.
John started his medical practice as a general surgeon...
Robert Wayne Ducote
October 6, 2025
A memorial service for Robert Wayne Ducote, of Marksville, is currently pending.
Robert Ducote, age 77, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at his residence in Marksville.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 56 years, Bessie Ducote of Marksville; brother, James Ducote of Marksville; grandchildren, Joshua Dupuy, Lyndsey Dupuy, and Jason Dupuy of Marksville. He is also...
Ruth Nelda Nelson Wilson
October 1, 2025
Funeral services for Ruth Nelda Nelson Wilson, 93, will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery, 8801 Mansfield Rd. in Shreveport. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the service. Officiating will be Rev. Billy...
Bob Allen Luton, Jr.
October 1, 2025
A graveside service for Bob Allen Luton, Jr., 78, will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Fort Jesup Cemetery, 199 Geoghagan Rd., Many, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Brother Buster Jordan.
Bob was born on December 1, 1946 to Bob Luton, Sr. and Marguerite Luton in El Paso, Texas and passed away on Wednesday, October...
Peyton Chase Peevy
September 30, 2025
Peyton Chase Peevy, 31, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, following a traumatic brain injury and courageously giving the gift of life through organ donation. Born on December 14, 1993, Peyton entered and departed this world in the same facility, a place that witnessed both his first breath and his final act of selflessness.
He was preceded in...
Johnny R. Giddings
September 29, 2025
A visitation for Johnny R. Giddings will be held Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 9:00 until 11:00 A.M. at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Doyline, Louisiana with a graveside service to follow at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church Cemetery with military rites. Officiating will be Bro. Gavin Spinney.
Johnny was born July 2, 1949, in Shreveport, Louisiana and entered into rest September...
Carol Ann Meyer
September 28, 2025
A Memorial Service for Carol A. Meyer, 81, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. Rev. Andrew Brewster will officiate the service. Visitation will take place prior to the service, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Carol was born on February 8, 1944, in...
Ann Louise Todd
September 27, 2025
A Memorial Service for Ann Louise Mauterer Todd, 82, will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Officiating will be Rev. Willis Dear.Ann was born on August 12, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Louis...
Linda "Toni" Estes
September 27, 2025
A funeral service for Linda “Toni” Estes, 76, will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. 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 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Officiating the service will be Cheryl Nelson.
Toni was...