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Mary Elizabeth Patton

Mary Elizabeth Patton

May 1, 2026

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Patton, beloved baby girl, on May 1, 2026. Only with her family a few short hours, every second was filled with love, kisses, and tenderness. She will always be missed and loved deeply. 

Mary Elizabeth is survived by her loving parents, LeAnn Kristian Bourgeois and Jonath Caleb Patton; her sister, Hayden...

Mark Steven Scurlock

Mark Steven Scurlock

May 12, 2026

Mark Steven Scurlock age 63 of Columbia, LA passed away on May 12, 2026 at his home. Mark was a cook at the local Sonic in Columbia. Mark was born on June 28, 1962 at Shreveport, LA to the union of his beloved parents Archie Corbett Scurlock, JR and Glenda Marjorie McNeese Scurlock. Mark was known for his big and...

Durrell Merwyn McGuffee, SR

Durrell Merwyn McGuffee, SR

May 8, 2026

Graveside funeral services for Durrell Merwyn McGuffee, Sr. age 89 of Bastrop, LA.  will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Rosefield Cemetery in Catahoula Parish, LA, Rosefield Community. Bro Charles Martin will be officiating. The McGuffee Family will receive visitors from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the cemetery.

Mr. McGuffee was born on  March 20,...

Douglas Arthur George

Douglas Arthur George

May 6, 2026

Douglas Arthur George was born on January 18, 1943 and passed away on May 6, 2026.

Douglas was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He retired from Riverwood (Graphic Packaging) where he worked as an electrician for 34 years. After retirement he enjoyed sitting on the back porch and riding his four-wheeler with his beloved dog, Dixie. He loved...

Robert Wayne Shope

Robert Wayne Shope

May 5, 2026

Robert “Bob” Shope, 86, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, in the early hours of May 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of strength, devotion, and an unwavering work ethic. 

Robert was born at home in Rockford, Tennessee in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. From an early age, he learned the lifelong values of selflessness, responsibility, and...

Margaret Diane Scroggs

Margaret Diane Scroggs

May 5, 2026

Funeral Services for Diane Scroggs will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, Louisiana with Bro. Jerry Wayne Hendrixson officiating and Bro. Shane Duke assisting. Interment will follow in Belah Cemetery in Trout, Louisiana under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Friday, May 8, 2026 at Riser Funeral Home...

Sarah Spence Sanson

Sarah Spence Sanson

May 3, 2026

Funeral services for Sarah Spence Sanson will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, May 8, 2026, at Riser Funeral Home with Bro. Maxwell Bennett officiating and Sis. Betsy Honeycutt assisting. The family wants this to be a celebration and respectfully requests that those attending wear colorful clothing to honor Sarah receiving her eternal reward. Interment will follow at Fellowship Cemetery...

Jessica Carroll Tyson Hendrix

Jessica Carroll Tyson Hendrix

Apr 30, 2026

Jessica Carroll Tyson Hendrix, age 43 of Grayson, LA  was born on August 24,1982 in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. She passed from this life on April 30, 2026 at Oschner LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana surrounded  by her parents and family members. 

Jessica is survived by her husband Waylon Glenn Hendrix; father-in-law: Edmon Glenn Hendrix (Carla); her mother-in-law: Ruby Roberts (Jeff)...

David James Hillman, Sr.

David James Hillman, Sr.

Apr 29, 2026

A memorial service for David James Hillman Sr will be held at Grayson Baptist Church in Grayson, LA on May 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. visitation & service to follow at 4:00 PM.

David James Hillman Sr. was born September 28,1948 in New Orleans, LA. He entered eternal rest on April 29,2026 in Bernice, LA. He is preceded in death by...

Mack William Fife, Jr.

Mack William Fife, Jr.

Apr 27, 2026

Funeral services for Mack William Fife , Jr., age 83 of Tullos, will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 2, 2026, from the Olla chapel of Riser and Son Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM on Saturday. Interment will follow in the New Union Cemetery at Tullos.

Mack William Fife, Jr. was born on December 3, 1942, in Louisiana...

Deborah Ann Reitzell

Deborah Ann Reitzell

Apr 25, 2026

Deborah Ann (Nichols) Reitzell, age 65 of Grayson, was born on December 6, 1960, in Omaha, Nebraska. She passed from this life on April 25, 2026, at the Ochsner LSU Medical Center in Monroe. She was preceded in death by her father and by her grandmother, Estelle Toney.

Deborah was known throughout Caldwell Parish having been employed with Moreno Insurance Agency...

April Lashay Breland

April Lashay Breland

Apr 24, 2026

Funeral Services for April Breland will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Clarks Pentecostal Church, with Bro. Jeff Masters officiating and interment following at Crossroads Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Tuesday at Clarks Pentecostal Church from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. 

April Lashay Breland was born June 4, 1980 in Monroe,...

Ronald Steven Rainwater

Ronald Steven Rainwater

Apr 22, 2026

                                                                                      Ronald Steven Rainwater

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Leo Smith

Leo Smith

Apr 20, 2026

Leo Smith was born at Columbia, LA on October 2, 1964 to the union of his parents, Lonnie Smith and Lucy Maureen Newsom Smith. He passed from this  life on April 20, 2026 at his residence in Columbia. 

Leo spent his life working as a logger. He loved working in the woods and also did sawmill work He loved being in...

Karen Renee Phillips

Karen Renee Phillips

Apr 20, 2026

Funeral Services for Renee Phillips will be held 2:00 PM, April 24, 2026 at Apostolic Truth Tabernacle in Grayson, Louisiana with Bro. Sherman Jones officiating Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. 

Karen Renee Swayze Phillips was born August 5, 1966 in Shreveport, Louisiana to the union of her parents, Cloyde Layton Swayze Sr...

Quincy Lee Boyett, JR

Quincy Lee Boyett, JR

Apr 20, 2026

Quincy Lee Boyett, Jr., age 70 of Tullos, was born on December 17, 1955, at Olla, Louisiana, to the union of his parents, Quincy Lee Boyett, Sr. and Alvire Fitzgerald Boyett. He passed from this life on  April 20, 2026, at the Plantation Manor Nursing Center in Winnsboro following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jessie Leo Clark

Jessie Leo Clark

Apr 20, 2026

Funeral Services for Jessie Clark will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Cross Roads Baptist Church with Bro. Shane Duke officiating with interment being private.

Jessie Leo Clark was born August 15, 1945 in St. Joseph, Louisiana to the union of his parents, James Clark Sr and Eunice Oser Clark and passed from this life April 20, 2026...

Joyce Ann Rucker Causey

Joyce Ann Rucker Causey

Apr 10, 2026

Funeral Services for Joyce Ann Rucker Causey will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Methodist Church in Columbia, La. with Bro. Tommy Basco and Bro. Stephen Fife.

Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 17, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and again...

Delores "Dee" Ann Gough

Delores "Dee" Ann Gough

Apr 6, 2026

Delores Ann McBroom Gough was born June 22, 1950, in Olla, Louisiana, to the union of her parents, Luther Charles McBroom and Ethel “Corinne” Bennett McBroom. She passed from this life on April 6, 2026, at Haven Nursing Center in Columbia, Louisiana at the age of 75. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, David Lynn Gough and...

Robert Wesley Wilson, Jr.

Robert Wesley Wilson, Jr.

Apr 1, 2026

A proud retiree of the United States Air Force, Robert Wesley Wilson, Jr., age 81, passed away April 1, 2026, at his home on Bouef Lake in Columbia, Louisiana. He was born March 9, 1945, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and a 1963 graduate of Istrouma High School. He dedicated more than 26 years to military service, demonstrating exemplary commitment and...