Helen Marie Allison
March 3, 2025
Helen Marie Allison, affectionately known as Skeeter in her younger years, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, at the age of 98, in her hometown of Minden, LA. Helen was born on December 24, 1926, in Bienville, LA, and lived a life full of love, dedication, and joy.
Helen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Earl Allison;...
Ricky Earnest
March 2, 2025
Ricky Earnest, 67, of Webster Parish, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Born on April 21, 1957, Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Sonny and Geryldine Earnest, and his brother, Gary Earnest.
Ricky is survived by his beloved dog, Duce, who was always by his side. He is...
Jack C. McConnell, Jr.
March 2, 2025
Jack C. McConnell Jr., aged ninety-five (95), passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, hard work, and love. Born in 1929, Jack was the esteemed co-founder of McConnell Painting Corporation, a company that has proudly served the community for 50 years. His entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence have left an indelible mark on the industry. Jack was married...
Gerald Stanley "Stan" Waters
March 2, 2025
Funeral services for Gerald Stanley “Stan” Waters, 83, will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary of the Pines Catholic Church, 1050 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Gloster Trinity Cemetery, Jessie Latin Rd., in Gloster, Louisiana. A visitation will be held on Friday from 10:30 a.m. until the time...
Kary Gene Szyska
March 2, 2025
A memorial service for Kary “Bumps” Gene Szyska, 55, will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Officiating the service will be Chaplain Craig Kennedy.
Kary Gene Szyska, born on January 14, 1970, to Larry...
Hazel Christine Lopez
March 2, 2025
A graveside service for Hazel “Christine” Lopez, 85, will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Forest Park West Cemetery, 4000 Meriwether Rd., Shreveport, Louisiana. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Dr., in Shreveport. Officiating the service will be Darl...
Margie Ebarb
March 2, 2025
Margie Ebarb, age 79, of Frierson, Louisiana passed away on March 2, 2025. She was born on February 26, 1946 in Converse, Louisiana to the late Lenis and Josephine Sepulvado Ebarb.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2025 located at Rose-Neath Funeral Home,...
Thomas Dewey Wiltheis
March 1, 2025
Thomas Dewey Wiltheis passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday March 1, 2025. He was 71. He was born in Minden, Louisiana on January 17, 1954, and lived in Minden Louisiana his entire life. Dewey was proceeded in death by his father George Porter Wiltheis, his mother Darthie Edna Lowe Wiltheis, his brother-In-Law Joseph Walker Higgenbotham II, and his...
Betty Jane Bryant Danforth Ward
March 1, 2025
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Betty Jane Bryant Danforth Ward, age 94, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 405 East 5th Street, Homer, LA, on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., and Rev. Tim Rose, officiated. Interment will be at Arlington Cemetery in Homer, LA. Visitation was held at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 5-7 p.m.
Mrs....
Leo T. "Cooter" Biles
February 27, 2025
Leo T. "Cooter" Biles, 83, a native of Coushatta, LA and a resident of Thibodaux, LA, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Rose Neath Funeral Home in Coushatta, LA from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
He is survived by his loving wife, Julia Biles; daughters, Mona Biles Adkins (Kerry) and...
Shirley Sue Aylor Burr
February 27, 2025
Funeral services for Shirley Sue Aylor Burr, 72, will be Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 9891 Texas Hwy, Many, Louisiana. A Burial will follow at Old Union Cemetery in Benson, Louisiana. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Officiating the service will be Brother Joey Anding and Josh Anding.
Shirley was...
Martha McCullin Jones
February 27, 2025
Funeral services for Martha McCullin Jones, 85, will be held Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2500 Southside Drive in Shreveport. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Forest Park West Cemetery. Officiating the service will be Rev. Steve Richardson.
Martha was born in Arcadia,...
Violet Marie Harrison
February 27, 2025
A memorial service for Violet Marie Harrison, of Marksville, will begin at 5:30pm Friday 21, 2025, lasting until 6:00pm, in the Chapel of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Marksville. Visitation will begin at 3:00pm, lasting until time of service.
Mrs. Harrison, age 55, of Marksville, entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at the Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria.
Violet...
Donna Lynn Weaver
February 27, 2025
Graveside services for Donna Lynn Weaver will be held Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden, LA under the direction of Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden, LA. Rev. Bill Mills will be officiating.
Donna was born November 18, 1951, in Shreveport, LA to Bonnie Dee Allison and Janice Roton. She went to meet...
Scott Lee Oliphint
February 26, 2025
A funeral service for Scott Lee Oliphint, 78, will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Camp Zion Cemetery in Haughton, Louisiana. A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier....
Amber Nicole Koll
February 26, 2025
A memorial service for Amber Nicole Koll, 42, will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 2201 Airline Dr., Bossier City, Louisiana. A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City. An inurnment will be held at Rose-Neath Cemetery...
Richard Bradley Thibodeaux
February 26, 2025
Richard Bradley Thibodeaux died Wednesday, February 26, 2025, after a brief cancer battle. The Whiteville, Louisiana, native was born on December 23, 1953, to the late Hubert and Lillian Thibodeaux. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Candice Abrams Thibodeaux; daughter, Amy Thibodeaux; brother, Carl Thibodeaux; and sister, Janice Thibodeaux. He is survived by his daughter, son, and...
Frank Ellish, Jr.
February 25, 2025
Memorial services for Frank Ellish, Jr. will be held Monday, March 3, 2025, at 2 pm. At Rose Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana.
Frank was born December 19, 1969, in Elizabeth, New Jersey and entered into rest February 25, 2025, in Minden, Louisiana. He loved classic cars and most of all his dogs.
He was preceded in death by his...
Pamela Atwood Ward
February 25, 2025
Pamela Kay “Pam” Atwood Ward, 74, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Pam was born on December 13, 1950, to Tommy and Dorothy Atwood. She graduated in 1968 from Woodlawn High School. Pam worked as a mail clerk for South Central Bell for almost 25 years. Once she left there, she worked miscellaneous...
Jerry Neal Guin
February 24, 2025
Jerry Neal Guin passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. Jerry was born to Fred and Ruby Guin in Vivian, Louisiana on January 31, 1938. Jerry was among the first graduating class of North Caddo High School in 1956. He received his BS in Business Administration at Centenary College of Louisiana in 1961 and also received his Second Lt. Commission in...