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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...
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...
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
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
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,...
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
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
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
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
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...
Harold Wayne Tarver
Apr 8, 2026
Funeral services for Harold Wayne Tarver age 81 of Fort Worth, Texas were held at 12:30 PM on April 13, 2026 graveside at the Welcome Home Cemetery at Grayson with Bro. Adam Tarver officiating. Services were entrusted to Riser & Son Funeral Home of Columbia. Harold Wayne was born on September 22, 1945 at San Augustine, Texas to the union...
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...
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