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Robert Bryan Lamb, JR

Robert Bryan Lamb, JR

Apr 27, 2025

Robert Bryan Lamb, Jr. was born on July 6, 1961 in Monroe, LA to the union of his parents, Robert “Bobby” Bryan Lamb, Sr. and Bobbie Ann LeGuin Lamb. He passed from this life on April 27, 2025 at Ochsner LSU Medical Center in Shreveport following an extended illness. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and by his...

Theresa Cassels Jameson

Theresa Cassels Jameson

May 14, 2025



Funeral services for Theresa Cassels Jameson, age 66, of Olla will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 17, 2025, from the sanctuary of Rosefield Church at Rosefield with Bro. Joel Johnson and Stephanie Molnaird officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery under direction of Riser & Son Funeral Home of Olla. The Jameson Family will receive visitors 5:00...

Charles Wayne Jennings

Charles Wayne Jennings

May 13, 2025

Charles Wayne Jennings was born on September 7, 1954 in Arkansas to the union of his parents, Clarence Jennings and Mary Annette Underwood Jennings. He passed from this life on May 13, 2025 at his residence in Columbia following an extended illness.

He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Langley Jennings.

Left to cherish his memory is a daughter: Amanda...

Claude "Darren" Ramsey

Claude "Darren" Ramsey

May 12, 2025

Claude Darren Ramsey, age 55, of Bowling Green, Florida, passed away on May 12, 2025. He was born on September 22, 1969, in Olla, Louisiana. Claude moved to Bowling Green, FL in 2019, having previously resided in Crossett, Arkansas. He was a dedicated contractor and operator, specializing in power line work, and proudly served his country in the United States...

Michael Earle Cavin

Michael Earle Cavin

May 11, 2025

Michael Earle Cavin was born on May 19, 1948 at Natchez, Mississippi to the union of his parents, the late William Earl Cavin and Frances Evelyn Berryhill Cavin. He passed from this life on Sunday May 11, 2025 at the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria following an extended illness.

Mr. Cavin loved to Hunt and Fish and loved to play...

Lillian Diane "Susie" Lapham

Lillian Diane "Susie" Lapham

May 6, 2025

Lillian Diane Richmond Lapham was born on January 31, 1947, in Caldwell Parish to her parents, Alvin and Bonnie Richmond. She passed from this life on May 6, 2025, at the Citizens Medical Center in Columbia following a brief illness.  Everyone knew her as Susie.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband Ned Lapham; two sons: Robin Scott Lapham...

Thomas Scott McElroy

Thomas Scott McElroy

May 2, 2025

It is with great sadness to announce that Thomas Scott McElroy, beloved son of Cody and Whitney McElroy and brother to Charlotte, was born sleeping on May 2nd, 2025. Weighing 30 grams and 11.5 centimeters long, he was the most beautiful little boy. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Jameson and Abel. In his short time, Thomas...

Donal Milton

Donal Milton

May 1, 2025

Donal A. Milton passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by family who loved and admired him. A man of deep faith, unshakeable optimism, and boundless curiosity, Donal met every season of life with a trademark cheerfulness that lifted all around him. His long life was distinguished by hard work,...

Britt Cole Gilliam

Britt Cole Gilliam

Apr 21, 2025

*****PLEASE NOTE VISITATION AND SERVICE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO PINE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH, 249 PINE HILL ROAD, OLLA, LOUISIANA 71465*****

Funeral Services for Britt Gilliam will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Pinehill Baptist Church in Olla, Louisiana, with Bro. Chris Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in Chickasaw Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will...

Ann Marie Phillips

Ann Marie Phillips

Apr 17, 2025

A visitation Service for Annie Phillips will be held Monday, April 21, 2025, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, Louisiana. Everybody is welcome to stop by and visit in those two hours.

Ann Marie Oliver Phillips was born April 1, 1956 in Shinnston, WV to the union of her parents, Joseph Oliver and JoAnn Pignanelli...

Salome Ann Kelly

Salome Ann Kelly

Apr 16, 2025

Funeral Services for Sennie Kelly will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, La with Bro.Buddy Wade officiating and interment following at Welcome Home Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM Saturday until time of service at 11:00.

Salome Ann Thompson Kelly was born June 20,...

Eddie Bruce Pike

Eddie Bruce Pike

Apr 16, 2025

Graveside funeral services for Eddie Bruce Pike, age 69, of Madison, Alabama will, be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Amity Cemetery at Hebert, LA, under direction of Riser & Son Funeral Home of Columbia.  Visitation will be at the cemetery beginning at 1:30 PM.

Eddie was born on March 16, 1956, at Greenway, Arkansas, to the union...

Cory Bryan Oliveaux

Cory Bryan Oliveaux

Apr 13, 2025

Cory Bryan Oliveaux was born October 27, 1988, in Monroe, LA to the union of his parents, Leland Oliveaux and Jeannie Crain, and he passed from this life April 13, 2025, in LSU Hospital after a tragic accident. Cory had an infectious smile and a heart of gold. He was a very outgoing and dramatic character to put it lightly....

Dottie Ophelia Parker Douglas

Dottie Ophelia Parker Douglas

Apr 12, 2025

Funeral Services for Dottie Ophelia Parker Douglas will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the Urania Pentecostal Church with Bro. Clay Hutto officiating. Interment will follow in the Friendship Cemetery at Sikes under direction of Riser & Son Funeral Home of Olla. The Douglas Family will receive visitors from 10:30 AM until time of service at the...

Marjorie Evelyn Hughes

Marjorie Evelyn Hughes

Apr 8, 2025

Funeral Services for Margie Hughes will be held 10:00 AM, April 12, 2025 at Bosco Baptist Church in Monroe La with Bro.Bruce Underwood officiating and Bro. Roger Stouffer assisting and interment following in Bosco Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Saturday from 8:00 AM until time of service at 10:00 AM.

Marjorie Evelyn...

Roberta Ann Whorff Spain

Roberta Ann Whorff Spain

Apr 7, 2025

Roberta Ann Whorff was born February 1, 1954 in Bath Maine, to the union of her parents, Albert Charles Whorff and Nancy Ann Ryan and she passed from this life April 7, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. Bobbie loved spending time with her family, cooking, and sitting on the porch swing drinking coffee, watching the birds and squirrels. Bobbie...

Shirley Jean Adams

Shirley Jean Adams

Apr 6, 2025

Services for Shirley Jean Adams will be held 2:00 PM Friday, April 11, 2025 at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, La. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM until time of service at 2:00. 

Shirley "Maws" Adams was born April 19, 1959 in Hazard Kentucky to the union of her parents, Rufus Adams and Christine Engle Adams and passed from this...

Frances Barnette Taylor

Frances Barnette Taylor

Apr 1, 2025

Frances Verdeau Barnette Taylor was born on November 30, 1937 at Olla, Louisiana to the union of her parents, Leroy Barnette and Audra Bonita Tannehill and she passed from this life on April 1, 2025 at her residence in Clarks.

Frances was an active member of the Banks Springs Baptist Church in Columbia. She lived for her kids and her grandchildren...

Hugh Franklin Ainsworth

Hugh Franklin Ainsworth

Apr 1, 2025

Funeral services for Hugh F. Ainsworth, age 92, of Monroe will be held 1:00 PM Friday April 4, 2025 from the Columbia chapel of Riser & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Ed Hall officiating and Christopher Clark delivering the eulogy. Interment will follow in the Hebert Cemetery at Hebert, LA. The Ainsworth Family will receive visitors on Friday from 11:00...

John Richlee Valentine

John Richlee Valentine

Mar 29, 2025

John Richlee Valentine, age 57 of Olla, LA was born on May 4, 1967 at Alexandria, LA to the union of his parents John Earl Valentine and Orelia Jeanever Garrett Valentine and he passed from this life on March 29, 2025 at the Touro Infirmary and Medical Center in New Orleans following a brief illness. 

John was always involved in the...