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Liz Hill Vallotton Wheeler

Liz Hill Vallotton Wheeler

Jun 2, 2024

Funeral services for Liz Wheeler will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, LA with Brother Joey Smith Officiating, interment will follow in Rogillio Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Saturday at Riser from 8:30 AM until time of service at 11:00.Nora Elizabeth "Liz" Hill Vallotton...

James Prentice Richardson JR

James Prentice Richardson JR

Jun 2, 2024

Memorial services for Jimmy Richardson will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Urania Cemetery.  James Prentice Richardson JR was born August 31, 1951 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the union of his parents, James Richardson SR and Mary Evelyn Glasco Richardson and passed from this life June 2, 2024 at his residence. Jimmy was a God fearing...

Joseph Lamar Lisenby

Joseph Lamar Lisenby

Jun 1, 2024

Funeral services for Big Joey Lisenby age 65, will be held Friday, June 7, 2024 at Riser Funeral Home in Olla, Louisiana with Phil Crawford officiating and interment following in Olla Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Riser Funeral Home in Olla from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.Joseph Lamar...

Robert William Carroll

Robert William Carroll

May 29, 2024

Graveside funeral services for Robert William Carroll, 68 of Olla will be held on Monday June 3, 2024 at the Olla Cemetery with Bro Dennis Baker officiating. Family and friends may begin to gather at 9:45 AM at the cemetery.Robert William Carroll was born on March 30, 1956 at Olla, Louisiana to the union of his parents, the late Robert...

Alvin Bryant Caravalho

Alvin Bryant Caravalho

May 29, 2024

He came into this world on April 10, 1958, and went to be with Jesus on May 29, 2024.  If you loved him and would like to celebrate the man and the life that happened between those two dates, join us on June 15, 2024, at Welcome Home Cemetery (Grayson, Louisiana) at 11 a.m.   

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Ruby Benson Eason

Ruby Benson Eason

May 28, 2024

Funeral services for Ruby Ola Benson Eason, age 94, of Jena, LA will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 1, 2024, from the Columbia chapel of Riser & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery at Clarks. Family and friends may begin to gather at 1:30 PM Saturday.Mrs. Eason was born...

Gil Lovelady

Gil Lovelady

May 28, 2024

Gilbert Beebe Lovelady, III; passed from this earth at the age of 81. Gilbert was born on August 16, 1942 at the Bee Bayou Community, in Richland Parish to his beloved parents,  Gilbert Beebe Lovelady, JR and Ellen Roberta Brady Lovelady. He was preceded in death by his parents, his granddaughter Cashonda Martin, grandson, Lavel Black,daughter, Suzette Chambola; his sister...

Evelyn Grant Greenwood

Evelyn Grant Greenwood

May 24, 2024

Evelyn Marie Grant Greenwood, a native of Kelly, LA went to be with the Lord and her loved ones on May 24, 2024.Ms. Evelyn was preceded in death by her two husbands: William "Billy" Greenwood and Bob Pardue; four children: Danny "Dinky" Greenwood, William "Randy" Greenwood, Kathryn Naquin, and Samuel Greenwood. Ms. Evelyn was the daughter of Ocie and Lovie...

Elsie Mae Barton

Elsie Mae Barton

May 22, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Mae Barton, age 89 of Clarks, will be held 12:00 PM Noon, on Saturday, May 25, 2024, from the Columbia chapel of Riser & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Jack McKeithen officiating.  Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson. The Barton Family will receive visitors on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the...

Betty Sue Lewis

Betty Sue Lewis

May 22, 2024

Funeral services for Betty Sue Lewis, age 78 of Grayson, will be held Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 11:00 AM, from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, Louisiana, with Rev. Taro Autman, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Oakley Cemetery, Gilbert, LA. The Lewis Family will have a visitation at the funeral home on Friday, May 31, 2024,...

Gary Wayne Jones, JR

Gary Wayne Jones, JR

May 20, 2024

Funeral services for Gary Wayne Jones, JR, age 45 of Grayson, will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, May 24, 2024, from the sanctuary of Christians Sharing Christ Baptist Church, Clarks, LA with Bro. Dean Love and Bro Larry Adkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery at Clarks with services under direction of Riser & Son Funeral Home...

Lois Lottie Jones Rigdon

Lois Lottie Jones Rigdon

May 19, 2024

Funeral Services for Lois Rigdon will be held 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Riser Funeral Home in Olla, La with Bro. Denver McBroom officiating and interment following in Zion Hill Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Tuesday at Riser in Olla from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.Lois Lottie Jones was born on...

Gladys Louise Fussell

Gladys Louise Fussell

May 17, 2024

Gladys Louise Fussell was born August 12, 1949, in Huntington, West Virginia, and she passed from this life May 17, 2024, at her home in Jena, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer "Jiggs" Fussell; her mother, Frances Fullen; daughter, Patricia Fussell; and brother, Clifford BeelerGladys enjoyed playing cards and crocheting. She loved watching the birds and...

William Joy Bridwell

William Joy Bridwell

May 15, 2024

Funeral services for Bill Bridwell will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, Louisiana with Bro. Stephen Laughlin officiating and Bro. Todd Whittington assisting. Visitation will be held Friday, May 17, 2024 at Riser Funeral Home from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.William Joy Bridwell was born in Minden, Louisiana on March 23, 1945...

Roy Willard McMullen

Roy Willard McMullen

May 13, 2024

Funeral services for Roy Willard McMullen, age 79, of Columbia, LA will be 2:00 PM Thursday from the Columbia chapel of Riser & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Shane Duke officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Union Cemetery at Grayson. The McMullen Family will receive visitors on Wednesday May 15, 2024 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the...

Esbon Otis Brown

Esbon Otis Brown

May 11, 2024

Graveside funeral services for Esbon Otis Brown age 93 of Columbia will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday May 15, 2024 at the Starnes-Dulaney Cemetery at Sikes, LA under direction of Riser & Son Funeral Home of Columbia. Visitation will be on Tuesday May 14, 2024 at the funeral home from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.Mr. Otis Brown was born at...

Penny Denise Boyd

Penny Denise Boyd

May 10, 2024

Funeral services for Penny Denise Boyd, age 57 of Olla will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday May 14, 2024 from the Olla chapel of Riser & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Clay Hutto officiating. Interment will follow in the Nelson Cemetery , west of Olla. The Boyd Family will receive visitors on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 12:00 Noon until...

Loula Theresa "Terri" McKeithe

Loula Theresa "Terri" McKeithe

May 8, 2024

Loula Theresa (Callais) McKeithe earned her wings on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at St. Katharine Drexel Retirement Center in El Reno, OK. Terri, as she was known, was born October 15, 1943, in Cutoff, LA to Theophile and Victoria (Vizier) Callais. Terri graduated from LCO Larson High School in Cut Off, LA, and after graduation, joined the U.S. Air Force. While...

Lula Terri McKeithen

Lula Terri McKeithen

May 8, 2024

Graveside Memorial service for Mrs. Lula Terri McKeithen will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday June 8, 2024 at Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson under the direction of Riser & Son Funeral Home of Columbia. Family and friends may begin to gather at 10:45 AM.Loula Theresa (Callais) McKeithen earned her wings on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at St. Katharine...

Billy Wayne Foster, Sr.

Billy Wayne Foster, Sr.

May 8, 2024

Funeral services for Billy Wayne Foster, Sr. will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, May 12, 2024, from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Olla, Louisiana, with Bro. E. R. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Urania Cemetery, Urania, LA. The family will have a visitation at the funeral home in Olla, on Sunday prior to the service from...