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Jimmy Lewis Douglas
Jun 4, 2025
Funeral Services for Jimmy Douglas will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Riser Funeral Home in Columbia, Louisiana with interment following in Old Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until time of service at 3:00.
Jimmy Lewis Douglas was born June 30, 1958 in Columbia, La to the union of his parents, James Lamar Douglas...
Jimmy Bernard Duff
Jun 2, 2025
Jimmy Bernard Duff, 80, of Columbia, Louisiana, passed away on June 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife, daughter, and son.
Born on October 4, 1944, in Columbia, Jimmy spent his life deeply rooted in the community he loved. A dedicated and skilled welder for over 60 years, he was known not only for his craftsmanship but also for his hardworking...
Billy Joe Taylor
Jun 2, 2025
Funeral services for Billy Joe Taylor, age 84, of Olla, will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, June 8, 2025, from the Olla Chapel of Riser & Son Funeral Home with Bro. John Norwood officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery at Olla. The Taylor Family will receive visitors on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the funeral home from...
Richard Milton
May 31, 2025
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR RICHARD MILTON WILL BE HELD 10:00 AM, SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025 AT RISER FUNERAL HOME IN OLLA, LOUISIANA WITH INTERMENT FOLLOWING IN CHICKASAW CEMETERY UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RISER FUNERAL HOME. VISITATION WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025 AT RISER FUNERAL HOME IN OLLA, LOUISIANA FROM 5PM UNTIL 8PM.
RICHARD MILTON AGE 85 DIED PEACEFULLY AT HIS...
Murlene Russell Nethery
May 25, 2025
Funeral services for Murlene Russell Nethery, will be held 10:00AM, Friday, May 30, 2025, at Riser Funeral Home in Olla, Louisiana, with interment following in Old Bethel Cemetery. Pastor Bradley Jones will be officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Riser Funeral Home in Olla from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Sunday, May 25, 2025, Lillie Murlene (Emmy)...
Felicia Davis Tarver
May 17, 2025
On October 31st, a crisp Halloween day in 1979, Felicia Jane Davis Tarver made her grand entrance into the world in the town of Rayne, Louisiana. A spirited soul from the very beginning, Felicia brought warmth, boldness, and "character" to those around her. Sadly on Saturday, May 17, 2025, she left us far too soon at the age of 45,...
Gary Wayne Babcock
May 16, 2025
Funeral services for Gary Babcock will be held 11:00AM, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the United Methodist Church in Olla, La with interment following in Olla Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 9:00 AM until time of service at 11:00.
Gary Wayne Babcock was born in Columbia, La on December 23, 1950 to...
Guy Ronald "Ronnie" Bennett
May 16, 2025
Funeral services for Guy Ronald "Ronnie" Bennett will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from the sanctuary of Fellowship Baptist Church with Bro. Chris Bennett officiating. Interment will follow at Burroughs Garden of Memories, Columbia, LA, under the direction of Riser and Son Funeral Home. The family will have a visitation at the church prior to the...
David Earl Henslee
May 16, 2025
Mr. David Earl Henslee, 76, affectionately known as “Poppa” by family and many friends, entered the gates of Heaven on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Visitation for Mr. Henslee will be held at Riser Funeral Home, Columbia, LA, on Monday, May 19, 2025, from the hours of 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. Services, celebrating the life of Mr. Henslee will be held on...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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...
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
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
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,...
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