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Suzanne Norris Harris
Jan 18, 2025
Suzanne Norris Harris, age 71 of Olla passed from this life on January 18, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness. She was surrounded by her loving family . Suzanne was born on August 13, 1953 at Alexandria, LA to the union of her parents, the late Charles Shelby Norris and Jean McCann Norris. She was preceded in death...
Mary Viola Strahan
Jan 17, 2025
Mary Viola Strahan was born on April 2, 1959 at Winnsboro, LA to the union of her parents, the late Les and Blanche Taylor. She passed from this life on January 17, 2025 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria following an extended illness. Mrs. Strahan was a loving mother and homemaker and a loving grandmother. Mary always enjoyed being...
Mary Louise Thompson
Jan 15, 2025
Mary Lou Thompson, 93, of Olla, passed away on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 at her home with her 2 daughters present.
The celebration of Mary Lou’s life will include a Funeral mass at St. William’s church in Olla, LA on Friday, January 24 at 6 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Riser’s Funeral Home in Olla, LA January 25th...
Ronnie Joe Templeton
Jan 15, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Ronnie Templeton will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, January 24, 2025 at Cross Roads Baptist Church in Grayson, La with Bro. Shane Duke officiating.
Ronnie Joe Templeton was born January 24, 1949 in Delhi, Louisiana to the union of his parents, Elmore Templeton and Opal Owens Templeton and passed from this life at his residence on...
Ana Sofia Echavarria
Jan 13, 2025
Ana Sofia Echavarria, age 61 of Olla, Louisiana, was born December 25, 1963, in Venezuela, and she passed away suddenly on January 13, 2025, at Hardtner Medical Center in Urania, Louisiana. Ana was born and raised in Venezuela where she completed her education and became a doctor. She loved her work in the medical field because she loved people and...
Johnathan Michael Williams
Jan 10, 2025
Johnathan Michael Williams passed from this life on January 10, 2025, at his residence in Grayson, Louisiana. He was born in Bastrop, Louisiana, on March 9, 1979, to the union of his parents, Jeffery Williams and Dorothy Morgan. Johnathan lived life to the fullest. He was always making people laugh, telling jokes, or just cutting up. Johnathan liked fishing, cooking...
Doris Anne Perkins
Jan 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Doris Anne Perkins, age 66 of Columbia, LA. Doris was born January 24, 1958, in Ruston, LA, to the union of her parents, Anthony Andrew Henderson and Melba Cheatwood Henderson, and she passed from this life on January 8, 2025, in Alexandria, LA, after a brief illness. Doris was a...
Doyle David Williamson
Jan 4, 2025
Doyle David Williamson“Bango”
August 19, 1943 – January 4, 2025
Doyle David Williamson, affectionately known as “Bango,” passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on January 4, 2025, in his home in Round Rock, Texas. Born on August 19, 1943, in Pollock, Louisiana, Doyle’s life was defined by his dedication to hard work, his deep love for family, and his remarkable...
James Madison Oliveaux
Jan 2, 2025
Funeral services for Jim Oliveaux will be held 12:00 PM, Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Hebert Full Gospel Church in Hebert, Louisiana with Mark London officiating and interment following at Etier Cemetery, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025 from 10:00 AM until time of service at 12:00 at Hebert Full Gospel...
Everritt Norman Williams
Dec 30, 2024
Graveside funeral services for Everritt Norman Williams will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, Louisiana, with Bro. Denva McBroom officiating. The family will have visitation on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Riser Funeral Home, Olla, Louisiana, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Everritt Norman Williams was born July 16, 1947 in Olla, Louisiana...
Mackie Sue Linton
Dec 27, 2024
Funeral services for Mackie Sue McCoy Linton will be held at 2 PM, Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from the sanctuary of Old Bethel Baptist Church, Clarks, Louisiana, with Bro Larry Adkins officiating. Interment will follow at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks, under the direction of Riser and Son Funeral Home, Columbia. The family will have visitation at the church prior to...
James E. Legg
Dec 26, 2024
Funeral Services for James "Buck" Legg Sr., will be held 1:00 PM, Monday, December 30, 2024, at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, LA, with Bro. Warren Maxwell and Bro. Shane Duke officiating and interment following at Welcome Home Cemetery, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Riser Funeral Home, from 6:00...
Landry Bernard Crain
Dec 23, 2024
Funeral Services for Landry Crain will be held 3:00 PM, Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, Louisiana with Bro. Larry Adkins officiating and interment following in Old Bethel Cemetery, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday, December 29, 2024 from 1:00 PM until time of service at 3:00 PM.
Landry Bernard Crain was...
Ezekiel Ramshur, JR
Dec 22, 2024
It is with heavy heart we announce the death of Ezekiel Ramshur, JR , a Master Gardener and Landscaper. His love in life was plants and using them to create beauty in all of his client's yards. The art he shared with everyone in Northeast Louisiana and Northwest Mississippi will never be forgotten. We were blessed here at Riser &...
Marjorie Thompson Tullos
Dec 20, 2024
Graveside funeral services for Marjorie Dell Thompson Tullos, age 95, of Columbia will be held 2:00 PM Friday December 27, 2024 at the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Bro. Warren Maxwell officiating. Family and friends may begin to gather at 1:30 PM .
Marjorie Dell Thompson Tullos was born on March 2, 1929 at Kelly, La to the union of her...
Robert Lee Hester
Dec 19, 2024
Funeral Services for Robert Hester will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Cross Roads Baptist Church in Grayson, LA with Bro. Shane Duke officiating and interment following in Cross Roads Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Saturday from 2:00 PM until time of service at 3:00.
Robert Lee Hester was born November...
Mary Catherine Welch Brown
Dec 12, 2024
Funeral Services for Mary Brown will be held 10:00 AM, December 21, 2024 at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with Bro. Jack McKeithen officiating and interment following at Welcome Home Cemetery, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will be held December 21, 2024 from 8:00 AM until time of service at 10:00.
Mary Catherine Welch Brown was born in...
RyLeigh Denise Collins
Dec 8, 2024
Funeral services for RyLeigh Denise Collins will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 15, 2024, from the chapel of Riser and Son Funeral Home, Columbia, LA, with Bro. Shane Duke officiating and Bro. Brian Boyd assisting. Interment will follow at Fellowship Cemetery, Columbia. The family will have visitation for friends on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the funeral home...
Paul Gregg Thompson
Dec 7, 2024
Paul Gregg Thompson was born on April 30, 1943 at Uvalde, Texas to the union of his parents, Silas Paul Thompson and Verna Lee Masters Thompson. He passed away on December 7, 2024 at his residence following a brief illness. He served his country proudly in the United States Army Reserves. He was a Barber in Columbia for many years....
Leonard "Big Buddy" Roland Smith, Jr.
Dec 7, 2024
Funeral services for Leonard Roland Smith, Jr. will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 13, 2024, at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, LA, with Bro. Darren Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery, Jena, LA. The family will have a visitation on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the funeral home from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and prior to...
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