Karla Michelle Thomas
May 22, 2025
Karla Michelle Thomas was born September 4, 1973, in New Orleans, LA to Bill “BG” Thomas and Margie Kirkley. She was raised by her beloved Uncle Louis Davis aka “Buddy Rup” and Aunt Kitty Davis in Haughton. Karla entered the arms of Jesus Thursday, May 22, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving and faithful family. Services will be...
Jonathon E. Brooks
May 21, 2025
Funeral services for Jonathon E. Brooks will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. with a visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. at City On A Hill Pentecostal Church in Minden, Louisiana with Bro. Tommy Murphy officiating. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory in Minden, Louisiana under the direction of Rose Neath Funeral in Minden, Louisiana.
Jonathon was...
Donna Shively Buford
May 20, 2025
Donna Shively Buford died at home on May 20, 2025 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
She was born September 7, 1938, in Hodge, Louisiana, the daughter of David and Hazel Shively. Donna grew up in Jonesboro, Louisiana where she attended elementary through high school. Valedictorian was one of her many honors there. It was in Jonesboro where she met her future husband, Skip...
Emmie Sue Ellisor
May 20, 2025
Emmie Sue Ellisor, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Montclair Park Elder Care.
Emmie Sue was born on March 10, 1935, in Abbeville, AL. She graduated from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL, with a B.A. in Education and Music. A local legend, she taught preschool and led the music program at St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School in...
Herman Hoyt Neel
May 20, 2025
Herman Hoyt Neel, 98, was born on May 21, 1926 to Hoyt Neel and Vera Calloway Neel in Negreet, Louisiana and passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Many, Louisiana. A memorial will be held at a later date.
Herman is preceded in death by his parents, Vera and Hoyt Neel; sisters, Claudine Cryer and Juanita Jackson; and brother, S.T....
Barbara Ann Kimble
May 20, 2025
Barbara Ann Kimble, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at her home in Lettsworth.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, William Kimble of Lettsworth; son, David (Theresa) Kimble of Prairieville; daughters, Rosemary Kimble of Gonzales, Katies Ruiz of Geismer, and Margie (Tim) Yelverton of Prairieville; grandchildren: Brittney (Tyler) Sparacino of Stamant, Shelby (Michael) Stevens of...
Nancy Charlene Meeker
May 19, 2025
Memorial services celebrating the life of Nancy “Charlene” Meeker will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Rose Neath Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Crider officiating. The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service time.
Charlene was born on January 3, 1955, in Alexandria, Louisiana and went to be with her Lord on May...
Dorothy S. Butcher
May 19, 2025
Funeral services for Dorothy Butcher will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana with a visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service Officiating will be Bro. Herb Cady. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden, Louisiana.
Dorothy was born April 20, 1932, in Fouke, Arkansas...
Robert J. (Bobby) Smith
May 18, 2025
Robert J. (Bobby) Smith, aka “Saint” by his trucking company, sadly passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the age of 71 with his sister, Sandra and nieces Robin and Lisa by his side. He was born in New Orleans LA on November 7, 1953, to Verna Wale and Orville (Nick) Smith.
Bobby was a lifetime cross country truck driver...
Stanley Michael Vines
May 18, 2025
Stanley Michael Vines, 67, of Many, Louisiana passed away peacefully after a short illness on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The family will be having a private memorial service for close friends and family at a later date.
Stan was a graduate of Louisiana State University and enjoyed jobs that took him on unique travels around the world. He shared a simple...
Randle William Butler, III.
May 17, 2025
On May 17, 2025, Randle William Butler, III. went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Randle was born on February 13, 1948, in New Orleans, LA, to Elizabeth Smith Butler and Randle William Butler, Jr.
Randle attended high school at East Jefferson High School in Metairie, Louisiana and graduated in 1965. He served as a sergeant in...
Wilburn "Leo" Perry
May 17, 2025
A memorial service for Wilburn “Leo” Perry, 85, will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Officiating the service will be Rev. Andrew Brewster.
Leo was born on January 27, 1940, to Eva and Earl...
Jerrie Lynn Price
May 16, 2025
Jerrie L. Price passed away on May 16, 2025, at the age of 78 in Shreveport, LA. Born on September 1, 1946, Jerrie dedicated over 30 years to the Caddo Parish as a school bus driver, ensuring the safety and care of countless children on their daily journeys to and from school.Jerrie was a woman of many talents and passions....
Gerri Lynn Anderson
May 16, 2025
Gerri Lynn Anderson, 54, was born on December 26, 1971 to Jerry Samples and Kathryn Johnson Samples in Ridgecrest, California and passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025 in Noble, Louisiana. The family will have a memorial service to honor her at a later date.
Gerri was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Kathryn Samples and stepmom, Phyllis Remedies....
Betty Springer Craig
May 16, 2025
A graveside service for Betty Springer Craig, 77, will be held Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home. Officiating the service will be Father Timothy Hurd.
Betty was born on October 19, 1947 to Joseph Leo Springer and Helen Rose Michael Springer in Many, Louisiana and...
Sandra "Cindy" Carol Green
May 16, 2025
Sandra “Cindy” Carol Green, age 55, of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on May 16, 2025. She was born on June 10, 1969, in Shreveport to Charles and Maudie Lindley.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 located at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Drive, Shreveport, LA 71118. Funeral services celebrating the life...
Gloria DeMoss Smith
May 16, 2025
Gloria DeMoss Smith, age 76, of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on May 16, 2025.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, located at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Drive, Shreveport, LA 71118. Funeral services honoring the life of Gloria will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the...
Christopher Dale Purvis
May 16, 2025
Christopher Dale Purvis, 50, of Taylor, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Oak Grove Louisiana on January 17, 1975, Chris was a beloved husband, father, son, uncle, and friend, whose kind spirit touched the lives of all who knew him.
A memorial service to celebrate Chris’s life will be held on...
Billy R. Sepulvado
May 15, 2025
Funeral services for Billy Ray Sepulvado, 73, will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery in Shreveport. A visitation will be held Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. prior to the service. Officiating the service will be Father Mark...
Cecil Wilton "Chip" Talley
May 15, 2025
Cecil Wilton (“Chip”) Talley was born on December 16, 1946 in Bogalusa, Louisiana and passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2025 in Shreveport, Louisiana after an automobile accident. Chip’s parents, Woodrow Leroy Talley and Martha Radney Talley predeceased him. Chip is survived by his brother, Marshall Talley, his nephew, Woodrow Talley, and other collateral relations.
Chip graduated summa cum laude from...