OBITUARIES
Search Obituaries
Charles H. Phillips
Jun 18, 2020
Charles H. Phillips was born September 26, 1945 to the union of his parents Clarence and Bertie Phillips and passed from this life June 18, 2020 at the Plantation Nursing Home in Wisner, Louisiana. Charles enjoyed visiting with his friends, drinking coffee, fishing, playing dominoes, cards, and riding around. He is proceeded in death by his parents, wife Blanche Denison...
Julie Leaann Weed Parker
Jun 17, 2020
Julie Weed Parker, 52, of Sulphur, Louisiana went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. She was born May 16, 1968 in Monroe, Louisiana to Purvis and Kathleen (Arrant) Weed both of whom have preceded her in death. Left to cherish her memory is husband, Phillip Parker; daughters: Rylea NesSmith, Brittani (Brad) Pritchard and Kaylee Parker; granddaughters:...
Patricia Ann Rieger
Jun 14, 2020
Patricia Ann Rieger, age 73, of Calhoun, Louisiana, went home to be with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, on June 14, 2020, surrounded by her family. Pat was a devout Christian, a godly wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rev. and Mrs. H.L. Hanna, sister, Melba Keele and husband, Jim, and...
Willie Arthur Miles
Jun 8, 2020
Willie Arthur Miles, 79, of New Caney, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 8, 2020. He was born on Sunday, June 23, 1940 in Chatham, Louisiana to Willie Jefferson Miles and Helon (Kansas) Miles both of whom have preceded him in death. Willie was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Marie White...
Georgenia Hearn
Jun 4, 2020
Funeral services for Georgenia Hearn, age 77, of Columbia, Louisiana will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, June 6, 2020 from the chapel of Riser and Son Funeral Home, Columbia with Bro. Tommy Basco officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 9 AM until 10 AM at the funeral home. Georgenia was born on May 30, 1943, in...
Mamie Louise Franklin
Jun 1, 2020
Funeral services for Mamie Louise Moore Franklin will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, June 3, 2020 from the Sanctuary of Columbia Heights Baptist Church with Rev. Warren Maxwell officiating. Burial will follow at Chickasaw Cemetery in Olla under the direction of Riser and Son Funeral Home, Columbia. The family will receive visitors at the church from 4 PM unitl...
William Russell Hughes
May 29, 2020
Funeral services for William Russell Hughes, age 62, of Bosco will be held 12:00 Noon Wednesday, June 3, 2020 from the sanctuary of Bosco Baptist Church with Rev. Marcelle Ronqulle officiating. Interment will follow in the Bosco Cemetery under direction of Riser & Son Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM Noon at the...
James Albert Godwin
May 22, 2020
James Albert Godwin was born June 3, 1926 in Monroe, LA to the union of his parents, Edward Lee Godwin and Emma Diffey Godwin, and he passed from this life May 22, 2020 at the Haven Nursing Center in Columbia, LA at the age of 93. Mr. Godwin attended Hebert Full Gospel Church. He served his country in the United...
Agnes Campbell Tingle
May 20, 2020
Graveside funeral services for Agnes Campbell Tingle age 80 of Grayson will be held 12:00 PM Noon on Saturday May 23, 2020 at the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson with Rev. Shane Duke officiating. Rev. John Bradley will deliver the eulogy. Services are under direction of Riser & Son Funeral Home of Columbia. Agnes Campbell Tingle was born on December...
Rose O'lita Watts Reitzell
May 19, 2020
Rose O'lita Watts Reitzell, 94, of West Monroe, formerly of Columbia, was born November 17, 1925 to the union of her parents, Van B. and Rosa Meredith Watts. She passed from this life on May 19, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 60 years, Charles E....
Bonnie Sue Franklin
May 18, 2020
Bonnie Sue Franklin was born November 8, 1952 in Winnfield, Louisiana to the union of her parents, Tommy Fay Franklin and Etoil Butler Franklin, and she passed from this life May 18, 2020 in Pineville, Louisiana after an extended illness. Bonnie retired as a paralegal but was known as a jack-of-all-trades. She was skilled in many areas including operating heavy...
Gloria Jean Crawford
May 15, 2020
Gloria Jean Perot Crawford,age 67 of Columbia was born on April 27, 1953 at Monroe, LA to the union of Dave Perot and Hazel Mae Sikes Perot and passed from this life on May 15, 2020 at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia following an extended illness. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents and by five of her...
Paisley Monroe Hill
May 12, 2020
Paisley Monroe Hill was born on May 8, 2020 in Monroe, Louisiana to her loving parents, Deanna Marie Hall and Luke Dewayne Hill, and she lost her struggle for life on May 12, 2020. Even though her time on this earth was short she was loved greatly and she will be remembered always. Paisley is survived by her parents, her...
Leroy Stout
May 11, 2020
Leroy Stout age 75 of Columbia was born on October 5, 1944 at Simsport, LA to the union of his parents, Johnny Stout and Laura Curtis Stout, and passed from this life on May 11, 2020 at his residence following a brief illness. Leroy was a commercial fisherman and assisted his brother-in-law, Clyde Wyant with his fishing until Clyde passed...
Stephanie Jane Kirby
May 7, 2020
Graveside funeral services for Stephanie Jane Kirby will be held at 10 AM, Monday, May 11, 2020 at Little Star Cemetery, Kelly, Louisiana under the direction of Riser and Son Funeral Home, Columbia. Stephanie was born in Monroe, Louisiana on August 15, 1987 to the union of her parents, Johnny Earnest Kirby and Donna Jones Kirby, and she passed from...
Shirley Ann Oser Childress
May 6, 2020
Funeral services for Shirley Oser Childress age 66 of Grayson will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday May 12, 2020 from the sanctuary of Urania Pentecostal Church with Rev. Clay Hutto officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery at Clarks under direction of Riser & Son Funeral Home of Olla and Columbia. The Childress family will receive visitors on...
Freddie White Keene
May 1, 2020
Freddie Jean White Keene was born April 3, 1940 at Holum, Louisiana, to the union of her parents, Linius Bruce White and Florence Spruell White, and she passed from this life to her heavenly home on May 1, 2020 after an extended illness. Freddie was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe. She was a beautician for many...
David Jack Crews
Apr 30, 2020
David Jack Crews, AKA “Fred”, was born on March 3, 1953 in Jena, Louisiana. He passed away on April 30, 2020 in Monroe, Louisiana at the age of 67. David was raised in Enterprise, Louisiana and graduated from Enterprise High School in 1971. He married Jeanette Jones in 1972. They had two children, Nicole and Duane. For David, access to...
James Leon Brown
Apr 28, 2020
James Leon Brown age 80 of Grayson passed from this life on April 28, 2020 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 11, 1939 at Olla, LA to the union of his parents James Lee Brown and Vivian Maurine Cruse Brown. Mr. Brown spent his life as a truck driver employed with Andrews...
Virgil F. Ashley
Apr 27, 2020
Virgil Floyd Ashley, Sr. was born September 30, 1927 in Webb, LA to the union of his parents, Floyd P. Ashley and Bereniece Hardy Ashley, and he passed from this life April 27, 2020 at his home in Aimwell, LA. Virgil was a member of New Life Pentecostal Church in Manifest. He loved his church, his church family and worshiping...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
Riser Funeral Home
Columbia
7131 Hwy 165, PO Box 57
Columbia, LA 71418
Columbia: (318) 649-2311
