Tomislav "Tommy" Poljak
December 21, 2025
Tomislav “Tommy” Poljak was born July 11, 1939, in Drvar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and died on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana. His life was an epic journey, beginning with his family’s move to Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina just before the outbreak of World War II. There, he would be introduced to the three...
Janie Mae Bossier Straus
January 1, 2026
Funeral service celebrating the life of Janie Mae Bossier Straus, 69, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home 943 Polk St. Mansfield, Louisiana, with Bro. Amador Santos officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Stanley, Louisiana. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2026,...
Heather Gaar Carroll
December 30, 2025
Funeral services for Heather Gaar Carroll, 51, will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4736 Lyba St. in Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery, 4000 Meriwether Rd. in Shreveport. A visitation will be held at the church on Monday, January 5, 2026, from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30...
Hulene J. Cohen
December 25, 2025
Graveside services for Hulene "MeMe" J. Cohen, 89, will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Youngblood Cemetery in Beckville, Texas. She went to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 25, 2025.MeMe was born on October 14, 1936 to J.D. Jenkins and Lessie Jane Jenkins in Beckville, Texas and passed away in Lexington, South...
Rick Pharris
December 18, 2025
Rick Eugene Pharris, age 68, of Mansfield, Louisiana, passed away on December 18, 2025. Born July 2, 1957, Rick lived a life marked by faith, service, strength, and a love that showed up in real ways.
Rick was the kind of man people felt safe around. Strong and fearless, he carried himself with purpose and took the utmost pride in his...
Lamar Ozley, Jr.
December 28, 2025
Lamar E. Ozley, Jr. was born on March 28, 1936 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Lamar E. Ozley, Sr. and Mabel Lyons Ozley. He received a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Louisiana Tech University in 1958 and a J.D. degree from Louisiana State University Law School in 1960. He then received an M.B.A. degree from Harvard Business School in 1962.
After...
Leila Susilawati Harris
December 1, 2025
A memorial service for Leila Susilawati Harris, 77, will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 9891 Texas Hwy, Many, Louisiana. A visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Officiating the service will be Reverand Lonnie Crawford.
Leila was born on February 7, 1948 to Yasa and Detje Soesmani Natakusumah in...
Lance R. LeMay
December 31, 2025
Funeral services for Lance R. LeMay will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana. Officiating will be Bro. Todd Hennigan. Interment will follow at Springhill Cemetery in Springhill, Louisiana. The family will receive friends Friday, January 9, 2026, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home in...
Gilbert L. Lawton
December 15, 2025
Gilbert L. Lawton, 91, of Shreveport, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, after a long, healthy and active life. He is now reunited with his treasured wife of 60 years, Ann H. Lawton, in heaven.
Gil had a storied career in Government and Commercial businesses working as a Parole Officer, IRS officer and Loan officer. He was content to retire...
Gary Bert Caskey
August 26, 2025
Mr. Gary Bert Caskey, age 79, was born November 24, 1945, in Haynesville, LA, to Bert and Cloys Holleman Caskey. He entered into rest on August 26, 2025, in Homer, LA. Mr. Caskey grew up in Homer and graduated from Homer High School in 1964. Then, he attended LA Tech where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business. While attending...
Samuel Dewayne Slayter
January 1, 2026
Samuel Dewayne Slayter, known to many as Sam, was born on July 17, 1961, in Winnfield, Louisiana, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 1, 2026 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Sam was preceded in death by his mother, Cheryl Foshee of Provencal, Louisiana; his stepmother, Rachel Slayter of Jamestown, Louisiana; his maternal grandparents, Elbert and Maureen Foshee of Provencal, Louisiana;...
Jessie Franklin Davis
December 31, 2025
Jessie Franklin Davis went to his heavenly home on December 31, 2025, at the age of 75, surrounded in love and prayers.
Jessie was born on June 23, 1950, in Coushatta. He was born to L. C. Davis and Lillian Clarice Davis. He grew up in Shreveport and at the age of 15, he returned to Red River Parish where he...
Nell Bridge Cahn
December 31, 2025
Nell Bridge Cahn, 90 was born August 12, and grew up in Monroe, Louisiana. Nell was raised by her loving parents, Freida and Bernie Wilenzick. She died in Shreveport, LA on December 31, 2025, after a brief illness.
Nell attended Neville High School in Monroe, Louisiana and Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri and the University of Alabama.
Nell was active within a...
Judy Renee Stewart
December 29, 2025
A memorial service for Judy Renee Mitchell Stewart, 65, will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Aimwell Baptist Church, 1892 Hwy 1215, Zwolle, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Brother Stephen Taylor.
Judy was born on January 11, 1960 to Thomas Ray Mitchell and Fronie Elaine Mitchell in Shreveport, Louisiana and passed away on Monday, December...
Martha Ann Sutton Maple
December 27, 2025
Martha Ann Sutton Maple was born on January 28, 1937. She and her older brother, Howard, grew up in Blevins, Arkansas, the children of Hugh Eddie and Iva Sutton. Martha graduated from State Teachers College in Arkadelphia and began what would become a long, storied, and deeply impactful career in education.
Martha’s greatest pride was her two sons. Stan was born...
Mark Taylor
December 27, 2025
Funeral services for Mr. Mark Taylor will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Bryceland Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery in Bienville, Louisiana. Bro. Bruce Bratton will officiate the service.
Mark Taylor was born on January 7, 1959, in Ruston, Louisiana, to Buel...
Freddie Andrew Oursso
December 26, 2025
Funeral services for Freddie "Boogie" Andrew Oursso, 85, will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.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 Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the service. Officiating the service will...