James (Jimmy) Mize
December 10, 2024
James “Jimmy” Mize, age 72 of Alvin, Texas, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Jimmy was born on August 13, 1952, in Shreveport, Louisiana and was a lifetime resident of Alvin. He worked for many years as a measurement technician for Houston Pipeline and was Christian by faith. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Christene “Tena” and C.J....
Robert Wayne Parrie
December 9, 2024
A “Celebration of Life” Memorial Service for Robert Wayne “BoBo” Parrie, 48, will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.Bo was born on July 12, 1976 in Shreveport to Larry Parrie and Sarah White...
Clifton Smith
December 9, 2024
Graveside services for Clifton Smith, 86, will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Park West Cemetery, 4000 Meriwether Rd., Shreveport, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Pastor Brian Opbroek.Clifton was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 17, 1938 and joined his Lord and Savior on December 9, 2024 after a lengthy battle with...
Jan Milner
December 9, 2024
Jan Milner, 79, won her battle with cancer on Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born on February 10, 1945 in Waco, Texas, to Ben and Jackie Keeton, who both preceded her in everlasting life. Her four-legged children, Trouble, Rudy, and Deuce also preceded her.
Remaining to cherish her memory are her husband of thirty years, Eric Holman; her daughter, Cara...
Bearl "Red" Jones Lafitte
December 9, 2024
Bearl “Red” Jones Lafitte, 89, of Mansfield, Louisiana passed away December 9, 2024. He was born on February 2, 1935 in Pelican, Louisiana to the late Burl Aulton Lafitte and Francis Semmes Young.
A visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2024 located at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 943...
Max Edward Simpson
December 8, 2024
Max Edward Simpson, 80, of Mansfield, Louisiana passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024. He was born July 27, 1944 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Monroe Carrol and Ethel Williams Simpson.
Max is preceded in death by his parents, Monroe Carrol and Ethel Williams Simpson. He is survived by his sisters, Joyce Smelley, Jo Bounds, and Ellen Rykert and husband Harvey; nieces,...
Loretta "Jean" Harris
December 8, 2024
Loretta “Jean” Harris, 90, of Mansfield, Louisiana was born on April 28, 1934 in Enid, Oklahoma to the late Raymond and Mary Phillips. She passed away on December 8, 2024. Jean was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church for 55 years.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 located at Rose-Neath Funeral...
Dora Faye Lynch
December 8, 2024
Graveside services for Dora Faye Lynch will be held Friday, December 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Lane Memorial Cemetery in Sibley Louisiana under the direction of Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden, Louisiana. Officiating will be Bro. Carlton Gilmer.
Dora was born May 22, 1936, in Ringgold, Louisiana and went to be with the Lord December 8, 2024, in Shreveport,...
Jon Valentine Lowe
December 7, 2024
Jon Valentine Lowe passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service with honors will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held Monday, December 16, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath. Inurnment will be...
Sammy Kent Neal
December 7, 2024
On December 7, 2024, Kent Neal, 75, of Keithville, entered into rest.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Dec. 13th at 1 PM at the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans, presided by Fr. Charles Glorioso, concelebrated by Fr. Raney Johnson. Visitation will be at noon at the Cathedral. Final blessing and interment follow at Rose-Neath Cemetery in Bossier.
Kent was born...
Janet Tumbleson Pharris
December 7, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Janet Tumbleson Pharris, age 61, on Saturday, December 7, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law, and friend. Janet was born on December 24, 1962 to William and Jane Tumbleson in Brooklyn, New York.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday,...
Roy Anderson Underwood, Jr.
December 7, 2024
A Mass of Christian burial for Roy Underwood, Jr., 91, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, at St. Jude Catholic Church in Benton, Louisiana. The celebrant will be Monsignor Earl Provenza. Burial will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, December 15, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with...
Nina Erline Jennings
December 7, 2024
Nina Erline Jennings passed from her earthly life to heaven on December 7, 2024, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She would have celebrated her 89th birthday on February 21, 2025.
Erline was born at home in Bloomburg, Texas, and was the daughter of the late Vernon Ray Jennings, Sr. and Nina B Herring Jennings of Vivian, Louisiana.
Erline graduated from Vivian High School and...
Annie LaCour Moore
December 6, 2024
Annie LaCour was born to Brazil LaCour and Leocadie Sylvie LaCour on March 25, 1947, in Shreveport, LA. She was baptized at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church April 6, 1947, and attended church there with her family until she became ill in July 2023. She attended OLBS Academy as well as Notre Dame High School and graduated in...
William “Bill” Flannery
December 6, 2024
William “Bill” Flannery, age 78, of Greenwood, Louisiana passed away during the morning of December 6, 2024, while being hospitalized. He was born July 23, 1946, in Clinton, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Jeanette Rentschler Flannery; and his brother, Joe.
Bill is survived by his wife of 39 years, Janice Flannery; step-daughters, Barb Engelkins and Doreen...
Stephen Gregory Cariere
December 5, 2024
Stephen Gregory Cariere was born on August 16, 1949, in Pasadena, California. He passed suddenly at the age of 75 from pneumonia.
Steve resided in Shreveport, Louisiana, and was a graduate of C.E. Byrd High School and worked for Arkla Gas until retirement.
Steve is survived by his eldest brother, Andy Joseph Cariere, Jr., sister, Roxie Ann Cariere; Philip Michael Cariere, and...
Merlice Munds
December 5, 2024
On the evening of Dec. 5, 2024 Lela Merlice Munds passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family and friends at the age of 81. Lela, known primarily to most as Merlice, was born in Camden, Arkansas on September 5, 1943. She attended Fair Park High School in Shreveport, Louisiana where she graduated in 1961. She married the love...
Therese "Suzette" Shaw
December 5, 2024
It is with great sorrow that the Shaw and Parker families announce the passing of Therese Suzette Shaw. She passed away December 5, 2024 at the age of 71 from a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. There was no doubt that she was immediately ushered into heaven where Jesus met her with open arms and said, “Well done, good and...
Merline Minter Beck
December 5, 2024
Merline “Merle” Minter Beck, 96, of Keithville, Louisiana entered her Heavenly home December 5, 2024. She was born May 8, 1928, in Gary, Texas to T.J. and Pearl Minter.
Merline graduated from Carthage High School in Texas. She was married 65 wonderful years to James Beck and together they raised 6 grateful, and blessed children. Merline worked at Shriners Children's Hospital...
Carole Barnes
December 5, 2024
Carole Barnes, 85, of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away December 5, 2024. She was born April 7, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri to William “Bill” and Harriet Schuermann.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service beginning at 11:00 a.m. located at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Drive in Shreveport. Burial will follow...