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Jimmy Laverne Mayes
May 9, 2026
Jimmy Laverne Mayes was born on March 6, 1949, in Columbia, Louisiana, to the union of Herman Maloy Mayes and Audie L. Roberts Mayes. He passed from this life on May 9, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer, at his treasured farm in Grayson. He was surrounded by the woods he loved and his family’s land, a place where...
Deborah Lynn Jones Cox
Jun 12, 2026
Funeral services for Debbie Cox will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, June 15, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Urania, LA, with interment following at Chickasaw Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 14, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Urania from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Deborah Lynn Jones Cox was born November...
Edith LaRue Gilliam
Jun 12, 2026
Funeral services for Edith LaRue Gilliam will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, June 15, 2026, at the chapel of Riser and Son Funeral Home in Olla, Louisiana, with Bro.Shad Tibbs officiating and Bro. Rickey Nugent assisting. Interment will follow at Chickasaw Cemetery, Olla, LA. There will be a visitation for family and friends on Sunday, June 14, 2026 from...
Lois Renee Welch
Jun 6, 2026
Lois Renee (Downs) Welch was born on November 30, 1968, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the union of her parents, the late Charles Davis Downs, Sr. and Lois Elaine Taylor Downs. She passed from this life on June 6, 2026, at her sister's residence in Farmerville, LA following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents and by...
Alice Sue Crum Laswell
Jun 5, 2026
Alice Sue (Crum) Laswell was born on July 24, 1949, in Modesto, California, to Joe Crum and Erma Ilene (Schutte) Crum. She passed from this life on June 5, 2026, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, Louisiana, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Crum; her mother, Erma Crum; and her sister,...
John Hartley Durham
Jun 1, 2026
Graveside funeral services for John Hartley Durham will be at 1:00 PM, Monday, June 8, 2026, at Welcome Home Cemetery. A visitation will be held prior to the service at Riser and Son Funeral Home, Columbia, from 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM.
John was born January 10, 1957, in Columbia, Louisiana, and passed from this life in Metairie, LA, on June...
Glenda Smith Moreno
Jun 1, 2026
Glenda Smith Moreno
February 25, 1942 - June 1, 2026
2 Timothy 4:7 - "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."
Funeral services for Glenda Smith Moreno, of Grayson, Louisiana, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, June 5, 2026, at Riser and Son Funeral Home, Columbia, with Bro. Duane Moreno and Bro. Shane...
Sherman Lavelle Peppers
May 28, 2026
Funeral Services for Sherman Peppers will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Riser Funeral Home in Olla, Louisiana with Cherish Peppers officiating and Renee Thomas and Jason Peppers assisting. Interment will follow in Olla Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Friday, May 29, 2026 at Riser Funeral Home in Olla from...
Bonnie Morgan Bennett Ferris
May 22, 2026
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Bonnie Morgan Ferris will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Riser and Son Funeral Home, Columbia, Louisiana. Morgan's uncle, Bro. Ronnie Ledbetter will be officiating. The family will have a visitation from 1:00 PM until the time of service at 2:00 PM.
Morgan was born July 25, 1992, in...
Jack Lamar Womack
May 22, 2026
Jack Lamar Womack
“Coach Womack”
January 11, 1942 – May 22, 2026
Jack Lamar Womack, 84, of Olla, Louisiana, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on May 22, 2026. Born on January 11, 1942, in Oak Grove, Louisiana, he was the son of Horace and Beatrice Womack of Tullos.
A man of deep and abiding faith, Jack lived his life...
Myrtle Richmond Sanders
May 16, 2026
Funeral services for Myrtle Richmond Sanders, will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, May 22, 2026, at Riser and Son Funeral Home, Columbia. with Bro. Dylan Adkins officiating. Interment will follow at Fellowship Cemetery, Columbia. A visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the funeral home from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and again...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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.
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...
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