Velma Butler

Velma Butler

Nov 12, 2024

 Dr. Velma McGuffee Butler, age 74, of Many, LA, formerly of Enterprise, LA, passed away on November 12th, 2024, in the comfort of her and her husband’s home.

 Dr. Butler was born to Cecil and Irene McGuffee on August 23, 1950, in Columbia, LA. She was the oldest of the three McGuffee children (herself, Clyde McGuffee, and Rachel Breithaupt). She grew...

Daryl "Derail" W. Bailey

Daryl "Derail" W. Bailey

Nov 12, 2024

Daryl W. “Derail” Bailey, age 55, was born July 22, 1969, in Richmond, TX, to Linda Beck Bailey and Jerry C. Bailey, SR. He entered into rest on November 12, 2024, in Homer, LA. Derail grew up in Claiborne Parish. He could figure out just about anything he would put his mind to it. Derail was an avid hunter, fisherman...

Fred Harding Berry

Fred Harding Berry

Nov 11, 2024

Fred Harding Berry, 89 of Minden, Louisiana, passed away from a heart attack on Monday, November 11, 2024. He was born June 5, 1935, in Minden, Louisiana to Fred Howard Berry and Nobie Odell Craine.

Fred graduated from Louisiana Tech University where he studied Geology. After graduation, he traveled the country working for a seismic crew, but eventually ended up back...

Martha Ann Thigpen Holemon

Martha Ann Thigpen Holemon

Nov 11, 2024

Funeral services for Martha Ann Thigpen Holemon, 84, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Noel Memorial United Methodist Church, 520 Herndon St., Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Enon Baptist Church Cemetery in Miller County, Arkansas. Officiating the...

Eleanor Faye Parrie

Eleanor Faye Parrie

Nov 11, 2024

A visitation for Eleanor Faye Parrie will be held Wednesday, November, 13, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 9891 Texas Hwy, Many, Louisiana. 

Eleanor was born on September 17, 1950 to Marie Bourque in Zwolle, Louisiana and passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 in Zwolle, Louisiana.

Eleanor is preceded in death by her mother, Marie Bourque....

Jeanette Marie Causey Gipson

Jeanette Marie Causey Gipson

Nov 10, 2024

Jeanette Marie Causey Gipson, 78, of Blanchard, Louisiana passed away on November 10, 2024. She was born on May 14, 1946, in Shreveport, Louisiana to J.D. and Vena Causey. 

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Drive, Shreveport, LA 71118. Funeral services honoring the life of...

Ruth Gill James

Ruth Gill James

Nov 10, 2024

Funeral services were held for Ruth Gill James, age 96, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 405 East 5th Street, in Homer, LA, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., and Rev. Steve Fowler, officiated. Interment followed at Arlington Cemetery in Homer, LA. Visitation was held at the funeral home from 1-2 p.m., prior to the service.

Ruth was born October 16,...

Claudette Delores Digilormo

Claudette Delores Digilormo

Nov 9, 2024

On Sunday, October 3, 1944, the most beautiful soul was born, Claudette Delores Thomas-Brister Digilormo. She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and lived most of her life in Benton, Louisiana, and Bossier City, Louisiana.

Claudette lived her entire life for Jesus, her witness evident on a daily basis. She was generous, kind, fair, and loving to every single person she knew....

Willard Irving Green

Willard Irving Green

Nov 9, 2024

Willard Irving Green, 80, of Bossier City, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Our Pop took his final breath as we gathered and sang his favorite Southern gospel songs. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home at 2201 Airline Drive in Bossier City. Officiating the service will...

Linda Ann Preston

Linda Ann Preston

Nov 9, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Ann Preston, 78, of Benton, Louisiana, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, after a lengthy illness.

Linda was born on November 22, 1945, in Ruston, Louisiana to Travis (Jack) Camp and Annie T. Fallin. 

In 1973, Linda met the love of her life and beloved husband John Preston of 50 years...

Fay Marie Laprarie

Fay Marie Laprarie

Nov 8, 2024

A visitation for Fay Laprarie, of Marksville will begin at 8:00am until 11:45am on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Marksville. 

Fay Marie Laprarie, age 71, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at her home surrounded by family and friends.

Fay enjoyed commercial fishing with her late husband, Mitchel Laprarie, Sr. She was known to...

Hans Harders

Hans Harders

Nov 7, 2024

Memorial Service for Hans Ebbe Harders, 87, will be held on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Broadmoor Baptist Church, 4110 Youree Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Dr. Tom Harrison, Dr. Larry Williams, and Dr. John Sullivan. 

Hans peacefully passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024 in Shreveport, Louisiana surrounded by his wife and daughters. He will...

James Gallman

James Gallman

Nov 6, 2024

Funeral services for James “Jim” Alfred Gallman will be held on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Rose-Neath Cemetery in Bossier City, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Officiating the service will be Pastor Mike Welch.

Jim was...

Norma Ruth Mitchell

Norma Ruth Mitchell

Nov 5, 2024

A Funeral service celebrating the life of Norma Ruth Mitchell, 92, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 305 Jefferson Street, Mansfield, Louisiana with Fr. Mark Franklin officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery in Mansfield, Louisiana. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2024,...

Dr. Charles Armistead

Dr. Charles Armistead

Nov 5, 2024

Funeral services for Dr. Charles Wrightsman Armistead, Jr., 66, will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 522 East Flournoy Lucas Road, Shreveport, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall Street, Shreveport, Louisiana from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by a...

Peggy "Sue" Goodson McKinnon

Peggy "Sue" Goodson McKinnon

Nov 5, 2024

Funeral services for Peggy "Sue" Goodson McKinnon, 87, will be held on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.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 Monday, November 11, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Officiating the service will...

Cathy Lynn Gill

Cathy Lynn Gill

Nov 4, 2024

Funeral services for Cathy Lynn Gill will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City. Officiating the service will be Reverend Andrew Brewster. Cathy will...

Richard Michael "Mike" Westbrook

Richard Michael "Mike" Westbrook

Nov 4, 2024

A graveside service for Richard Michael “Mike” Westbrook, 52, will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Cemetery, 5185 Swan Lake Rd., Bossier City, Louisiana. A visitation will be held Friday, November 8, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr. Bossier City, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be...

Lorraine Feldman Soffer

Lorraine Feldman Soffer

Nov 4, 2024

A graveside service for Lorraine Feldman Soffer (Laya bat Elka ve Yosef Leib) will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Agudath Achim Cemetery, at the corner of Walnut and Yale in Shreveport, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Rabbi Dr. Jana L. De Benedetti.

Lorraine was born on October 13, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Louis...

Gerardette Hesser

Gerardette Hesser

Nov 3, 2024

Funeral services celebrating the life of Gerardette Rambin Hesser, 68, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 7, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 305 Jefferson Street, Mansfield, Louisiana with Rev. Timothy C. Hurd officiating. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Rambin, Louisiana. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 6,...