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...
Dr. Patrick Wray Wojtkiewicz
January 3, 2026
Dr. Patrick Wray Wojtkiewicz, 72, was born on December 18, 1953 in Shreveport, Louisiana and passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Dr. Wojtkiewicz, known affectionately as "Doc" by his family, spent nearly 50 years making a profound impact at the North Louisiana Crime Lab and Louisiana State Police Crime...
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...
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...
Vincent Ray Moore
December 28, 2025
A memorial service for Vincent Ray Moore, 18, will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City. Officiating the service...
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,...
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 Norman Lamb
November 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...
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...