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Frances Diane Dilley
Jul 24, 2026
Frances Diane Dilley was born on February 2, 1960, at Monroe, LA, to the union of her parents, Quincy Boyett Sr. and Alvire Fitzgerald Boyett. She passed from this life on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia following an extended illness.
Frances Diane was preceded in death by her husband, O. J. Dilley; her parents; brother, Quincy...
Patsy Ann Perkins
Jul 23, 2026
Patsy Ann Gilliam Perkins was born January 10, 1965, in Houma, Louisiana, to the union of her parents, Johnny Gilliam and Ann Hall Gilliam, and she passed from this life July 23, 2026, at her residence following a brief illness. Pat was beautiful inside and out. She had a heart full of love for her family. Pat rarely missed an...
Jesse "Buddy" James
Jul 21, 2026
Funeral services for Jesse Quincy "Buddy" James, age 91 of Columbia, will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the chapel of Riser and Son Funeral Home, Columbia, LA, with Bro. Shane Duke officiating. Interment will follow at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks, LA. A visitation for family and friends will be held at the funeral home on...
April Jean Adams
Jul 17, 2026
April Jean Adams age 49 of Grayson, LA was born on April 13, 1977 here in Louisiana to the union of her parents Elma Ray Fields and Sadie Lafferty Fields. She passed from this life on July 17, 2026 at her residence following an extended illness.
To her family she was a daughter, wife, a mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She...
Patricia Ann Lasyone
Jul 14, 2026
On July 14, 2026, Patricia “Pat” Lasyone decided her work on this earth was done, leaving behind her family who will miss her dearly and will forever smile—and laugh—whenever they think of her.
Born on March 21, 1952, in Monroe, Louisiana, Patricia lived a life defined by laughter, adventure, kindness, and just the right amount of stubbornness. She never met a...
William Newell Whitman
Jul 5, 2026
William Newell Whitman, age 77 of Kelly, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his home on July 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and devotion to his family. He was born on November 22, 1948, in Monroe, Louisiana. William proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he earned three separate medals. He served 2 tours...
Shelby H. Loe Sr.
Jul 5, 2026
Shelby Harold Loe Sr., age 89, of Tullos, Louisiana, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by the place and people he loved. He was born on October 8, 1936, in Bear Creek, Louisiana, to Glen D. Loe and Mavis Rich Loe.
Shelby lived a full and faithful life centered...
Joe Carroll Bates
Jul 4, 2026
Funeral services for Joe Carroll Bates, age 88 of Columbia, will be held 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 9, 2026, from the Columbia Chapel of Riser & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Jack McKeithen officiating. Brian Causey will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery, Grayson, LA. The Bates family will receive guests at the funeral home on...
Nathan Michael Morrow
Jul 2, 2026
Funeral services for Nathan Michael Morrow, age 33 of Columbia and formerly of Dubach, will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from the Columbia chapel of Riser & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Barry Joyner officiating. The family will receive visitors prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM...
Glenn Barnhill
Jun 30, 2026
Glenn Barnhill was born on September 25, 1948, at Monroe, LA, to the union of his parents, Marvin Edward Barnhill and Arletha Lingefelt Barnhill. He passed from this life on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Haven Nursing Center in Columbia.
If you knew Glenn you knew regardless of what you needed, whether is was tractor work done or a box...
Felix Earl Girod
Jun 28, 2026
On June 28, 2026 Felix Earl Girod, formerly of Hebert, passed away in Knoxville, Tennessee after an extended illness. Felix was a 1975 graduate of Caldwell Parish High School. After graduation Felix worked for Johnny’s pizza for a while. From the time he was about eight years old he loved automobiles. His love for them led him to selling automobiles...
Gregory Lynn Grayson
Jun 28, 2026
Gregory Lynn Grayson was born May 13, 1961 in Ouachita Parish and passed from this life June 28, 2026 at his residence in Columbia, La. Greg lived life his way. He was a simple person who enjoyed the simple things in life like fishing, and gathering with his friends. Greg was a hard worker. He had a heart of gold...
James Randy Smith
Jun 28, 2026
A Memorial Service for 'Smitty' Smith will be held 6:30 PM, July 21, 2026 at the Urania Cemetery.
James Randy "Smitty" Smith was born February 9, 1960 in Columbia, La to the union of his parents, James Otis Smith and Billie Jean Sikes Smith and passed from this life June 28, 2026 at his residence. Smitty was a one of a...
Leslie L. Fallin
Jun 26, 2026
Funeral services for Leslie L. Fallin, Jr., of Kelly, Louisiana, will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, June 29, 2026, at Riser and Son Funeral Home, Columbia. Interment will follow at Little Star Cemetery, Kelly. The family will have a visitation on Monday prior to the service from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM.
Leslie Lawson Fallin Jr., 67, of Kelly, Louisiana,...
Betty Louise Proffer
Jun 24, 2026
Funeral Services for Betty Proffer will be held 1:00 PM, Monday, June 29, 2026, at Olla Pentecostal Church on Hwy 165 with Bro. Christ officiating. Interment will follow at Chickasaw Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will be held before the service from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
Betty Louise LaCaze Proffer was born in Alvin, Texas, on...
Tina Ann Vaughn
Jun 21, 2026
Tina Ann Vaughn
March 13, 1986 - June 21, 2026
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Tina Ann Vaughn will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, June 27, 2026, with Pastor Adam Holloway officiating, at Beulah Baptist Church located at 585 Beulah Baptist Church Road, Farmerville, LA.
Tina was born March 13, 1986, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and left this world too...
Sherwood "Smitty" Smith
Jun 20, 2026
Funeral services for Sherwood Smith age 88 of Monroe will be held 1:00 PM Friday June 26, 2026 from the sanctuary of Bosco Baptist Church with Bro. Bruce Underwood officiating. Interment will follow in the Bosco Cemetery under direction of Riser & Son Funeral Home of Columbia. The Smith Family will receive visitors at the church from 11:30 to 1:00...
Penny Lou (Miller) Street
Jun 17, 2026
Funeral services for Penny Lou (Miller) Street, age 55 of Tullos, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 5, 2026, from the Olla Chapel of Riser & Son Funeral Home with Bro.Joe Jeter officiating. Interment will follow in the Blake Cemetery at Olla. The Miller Family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until time...
Sarah Wheeler Jones
Jun 17, 2026
Sarah Wheeler Jones, 75, passed away on June 17, 2026. She was born in Rayville, Louisiana, on January 23, 1951, to Freddie "Jack" Wheeler and Lethey Wheeler, both of whom preceded her in death.
Sarah is survived by her devoted husband of 42 years, Gary Jones, and her son, Lance Fife (Amy). She is also survived by her sister, Fredericka Lowery...
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