William "Bill" Goodwill
December 12, 2025
William “Bill” Goodwill passed away on December 12, 2025.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall St. with a service to follow at 3:00 p.m. Officiating will be Minister Bart Gould.
Bill was born in Shreveport, LA on August 31, 1954, the son of the late Anna Faye...
Mary "Kitty" Smith
January 2, 2026
Mary Kitty Brewer Smith, 76 years old, entered the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 2, 2026. After a year-long courageous battle with illness, Kitty peacefully passed at her earthly home, surrounded by those who loved her dearly.
Kitty was born on May 11, 1949, in Shreveport, Louisiana. She grew up in Arcadia and began...
Charles Harold Pierce
January 3, 2026
Charles H. Pierce, 81, of Plain Dealing, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Born on December 6, 1944, in Springhill, Louisiana, Charles was the son of John D. Pierce and Louise Pierce. He spent his life in northwest Louisiana, where he built a legacy of hard work, love for the outdoors, and unforgettable stories.
Charles dedicated...
Virginia Merle Dean
January 6, 2026
Funeral services for Virginia Kent Dean will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the Blanchard Church of Christ, 117 Williams St., Shreveport, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Graveside services will follow at the Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 6382 Primitive Baptist Church Rd, Shreveport, Louisiana. Officiating the service will...
Robby Lout
January 4, 2026
Funeral services honoring Robby Jefferson Lout will be held on Friday January 9, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the First Pentecostal Church of Arcadia. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. The burial will be in Simsboro Cemetery. Rev. Reggie Bozeman and Rev. Billy Hutson officiating.
Robby was born on August 1, 1955, in Carthage, Texas...
Robin Sue Stark
January 5, 2026
Funeral services for Robin Sue Stark, 54, will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church, 560 Dess Rd., Florien, Louisiana with a burial to follow. A visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Officiating the service will be Brother Wayne Chance.
Robin was born on March 27, 1971 to Robert Elton...
Oscar Melvin Wagar
December 30, 2025
A funeral service for Oscar “Melvin” Wagar, 82, will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Plain Dealing, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
Melvin was born on May 17, 1943,...
Rhonda Byrnes Kincaid
January 3, 2026
Rhonda Byrnes Kincaid, also known as “Lulu”, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at age 70, at Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport, Louisiana, on January 3, 2026.
Rhonda was born in Winnsboro, Louisiana in 1955, by her two loving parents, Georgia Byrnes Massey and Samuel Houston Byrnes. She made her home in Keatchie, Louisiana, where she shared...
Mattie Youngblood Turner
January 2, 2026
Mattie Mae Youngblood Turner, age 97, of Minden, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, secure in her faith and resting in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Mattie was born on July 26, 1928, in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, to Joe Roy and Carrie Crowell Youngblood. On February 20, 1946, she married the love of her life,...
Fred Lamb
December 29, 2025
Fred Lamb of Bossier City, La died December 29, 2025. He was born May 12, 1959, in Savannah, Ga.
Fred had lived mostly in Bossier City since 1966 when his father was stationed at Barksdale AFB. Fred previously lived from 1963-66 at Goose Bay AFB, Labrador, and before that Savannah, home then to Hunter AFB.
In Bossier, Fred attended Curtis Elementary and...
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...
Francis Wilson
January 6, 2026
Francis Ruth Wooley Wilson, 73, passed from this life following a period of deep heartbreak on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. She was born on April 19, 1952, the youngest child of John Adley Wooley and Jewell Nichols Wooley.
Francis was introduced to the love of her life, Allard Wilson, by his eldest sister, Pat. Allard truly was the love of her...
Paula Boyd
January 6, 2026
Funeral services for Mrs. Paula Boyd will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Arcadia. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service on Sunday. The burial will follow at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery.
Paula was born June 25, 1964, in Minden, Louisiana to Ted and Bernice Johnson. She entered into rest...
Diana Louise Edison Adair
December 31, 2025
Diana Louise Edison Adair of Bossier City, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Diana was born on November 24, 1949, to Glen and Wilma Edison of Carrollton, Illinois.
Diana was a unique and kind soul who touched the lives of all who knew her. She had an infectious laugh and an insatiable hunger for knowledge. Her achievements include multiple...
Jonnie Rae Richardson
December 22, 2025
Jonnie Rae Richardson, 90, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, after a long and fulfilling life. Jonnie was born on January 16, 1935, in Monroe, Louisiana, to the late John and Florine Gonzales. At 26, she met the love of her life, Roy Richardson. In their 54 years of marriage, they raised five children: Brenda, Terry, Randy, Steven, and...
James Robert Baker
December 20, 2025
A memorial service for James Robert Baker will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2025 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall St., Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. An inurnment will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery in Shreveport, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Steve Baker.
James was born...
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...