Bruce J. Ponthieux, Sr.
Feb 19, 2025
Bruce Ponthieux, Sr., of Marksville, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at the St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Jamie Ponthieux (Betty) of Marksville and Bruce Ponthieux, Jr. of Marksville; sisters, Phyllis Ponthieux of Kenner, Barbara Dauzart of Simmesport, Linda Dauzat (Freddie) of Marksville, Donna Ponthieux of Marksville, and Elaine Ponthieux...
Deborah L. Edwards
Feb 19, 2025
Deborah L. Edwards, born December 9, 1964, in Shreveport, Louisiana and went to be with the Lord February 19, 2025, in Minden, Louisiana.
She was preceded in dearth by her father, Clinton Griffin, grandparents, Tom and Helen Griffin and Ralph and Bernice Barnes, and mother-in-law, Joyce Edwards.
She is survived by her husband, Billy Edwards of Minden; mother, Judy Wooten (Tommy) of...
Cecil D. Guice
Feb 18, 2025
Funeral services for Cecil D. Guice will be held Friday, February 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at West Lake Baptist Church in Doyline, Louisiana with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bro. Joseph Gillentine. Interment will follow at West Lake Cemetery under the direction of Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden, Louisiana.
Cecil was born March 7, 1957, in...
Judy Pearl Sibley Lary
Feb 18, 2025
Judy Pearl Sibley Lary, 75, of Midland, TX went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 18, 2025. Born on September 18, 1949, in Natchitoches, LA, to Walter Cecil and Jewel Pennington Sibley, Judy grew up in Minden, LA, graduating from Minden High School in 1967. She continued her education at Northwestern State University, Natchitoches. On August 9,...
William "Bill" Paul Reyenga
Feb 17, 2025
William Paul Reyenga passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. William “Bill” was born in Emmett, Arkansas on April 18, 1935.
Bill attended C.E. Byrd High School, Centenary College of Louisiana and Louisiana Tech University. He was a business owner of several successful businesses.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William D. Reyenga and Harriet T. Reyenga; brother, Charles R....
Robert Andrew Germany
Feb 17, 2025
Robert Andrew Germany, of Benton, Louisiana, passed away on Monday February 17th after a brief illness. Robert “Bob” was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 5, 1937.
Internationally known in the plywood industry, he worked for Teco/Timberco for 45 years (1961-2005), developing plywood clients in the United States, Canada, Chile, Brazil, Finland, and China. Robert participated in the first seminar...
Gay Lynn Marchand Jones
Feb 17, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial for Gay Lynn Marchand Jones will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Shreveport, Louisiana at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025, with Father Duane Trombetta officiating.
A reception will be held at Shreveport Club immediately after the funeral Mass.
Private interment will follow at a later time.
Gay Lynn was born September 29, 1949, in Alexandria,...
Claudine Mizell
Feb 17, 2025
A graveside service for Mrs. Claudine Mizell, 82, will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Freedom Baptist Cemetery, 3800 Marthaville Rd., Many, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Brother Cyle Clayton.
Claudine was born on June 21, 1942 to Arthur Samuel Armour and Addie Daughterty Armour in Converse, Louisiana and passed away on Monday, February...
Sheila Lawrence
Feb 16, 2025
Born January 1941 in Brooklyn, NY to Pearl and Albert (AL) Winer. Unafraid to go beyond limits of the ordinary, Sheila was a woman whose outsized spirit, humor, and love of life touched many. A "Glamour Queen" in her youth, she was a beautiful, spiritual person of deep feeling who would not hesitate to share what was on her mind.
Sheila’s...
Linda Norene Griffith Springer
Feb 16, 2025
Funeral services for Linda Norene Griffith Springer, 85, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Mooringsport United Methodist Church, 221 Lake St., Mooringsport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall St., Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will be held in Memorial Gardens...
Peggy June Arnold Roper
Feb 15, 2025
Peggy June Arnold Roper, 86, of Greenwood, Louisiana, born June 10, 1938, in Gladewater, Texas, lost her battle with her last illness on February 15, 2025.Peggy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James H. Roper whom she missed every day; her parents, James A. and Jessie Wilson Arnold; sister, Ione Gilbert Antley; and brothers, James V., Curtis, and...
Rebecca "Becky" Heard McConathy
Feb 15, 2025
Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!" – Matthew 25:21
Rebecca “Becky” Heard McConathy entered Heaven’s gates on February 15, 2025. She was born in Converse, LA on September 20, 1945, to Douglas and Vivian Heard of Many, LA....
Clarence "Dick" Wentworth
Feb 14, 2025
Clarence “Dick” Wentworth passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loved ones, on February 14, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on January 6, 1936, in Portland, Maine, to Fred and Ruth Wentworth, Dick lived a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to his family.In 1956, Dick joined the U.S. Air Force, a decision that...
Kenneth Ray Stephens
Feb 14, 2025
Funeral services for Kenneth Ray Stephens, 79, will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. Burial will follow at a later date at the Northwest Louisiana Veteran’s Cemetery in Keithville, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Officiating the service will be...
Mansel Odell "MO" Holmes
Feb 13, 2025
Mansel Holmes, 92, passed away on February 13, 2025. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on February 18, 2025, located at Shreveport Community Church, 5720 Buncombe Rd. with a visitation at 10:00 a.m. He spent his life working in the oilfield and serving his family, friends, and church.
Mansel was born on July 16, 1932,...
Richard Lee Dubois "Pops"
Feb 13, 2025
Funeral services for Richard Lee Dubois “Pops”, 81, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall St., Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until time of service. Burial will be held at Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent. Officiating the service will be Brother Melvin Fletcher.
Richard was born...
Randall Wayne "Randy" Shaffer
Feb 13, 2025
Funeral services for Randall Wayne “Randy” Shaffer will be held Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. with visitation at 1:30 p.m. at City On A Hill Pentecostal Church in Minden, Louisiana with Bro. Andy Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden, Louisiana under the direction of Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden.
Randy was born...
Shirley B. Stuart
Feb 12, 2025
Shirley Nell Brumble Stuart, 89 of Greenwood, Louisiana went home to be with the Lord, February 12, 2025. She was born on February 13, 1935, in Bethany, Louisiana to George Klebe Brumble and Muriel Joy Hatley Brumble.
After graduation from Hallsville High School, she moved to Shreveport, Louisiana to attend Business School and started working at Arkla Gas. She met the...
Michael Thomas Ploesch
Feb 11, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Michael Thomas Ploesch, 70, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 4300 North Market St., Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. with a Rosary at 10:00 a.m. Officiating the service will be Father Jim Moran.
Mike was born on September 16, 1954...
Patsy Moore Bryant
Feb 11, 2025
Funeral services for Patsy Moore Bryant, 81, will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Bethany Cumberland Cemetery in Fairview Alpha, Louisiana. A visitation will be held at 12:00 p.m. until the start of the service at the funeral home. Officiating...