Category: Obituaries

  • Norman David Sims

    Norman David Sims

    On September 20, 2024, Norman David Sims died peacefully in Yucaipa, California He was 91years old.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Grace “Joy” in 2000; parents Henry and Helen; his sister, Henriette Davis; and 2nd wife, Mary in 2019.He is survived by his daughter, Teresa (Todd); Sons, Michael (Emma, deceased) and William…

  • Patrick (Pat) Cleburne Chanler

    Patrick (Pat) Cleburne Chanler

    Written by the family Patrick (Pat) Cleburne Chanler, born on April 23, 1943, in Minden, Louisiana, passed away on October 8, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.Pat was a beloved father, son, grandfather, and friend known for his wit and sense of humor. He dedicated his life to the Navy and his family, leaving a lasting…

  • Carolyn Boyett

    Carolyn Boyett

    On Monday, October 7, 2024, Carolyn Hays Boyett passed peacefully from this temporal world into the arms of Jesus while surrounded by her loving family.  Carolyn was born on May 16, 1934, to Laroy S. Hays, Sr. and Kathleen Trammell Hays, in Sarepta, Louisiana. She graduated Sarepta High School in 1952 and then entered Louisiana…

  • Linda Johnston Hood

    Linda Johnston Hood

    Visitation for Linda Johnston Hood will be held Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 9:00 until 10:30 a.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden, Louisiana with a graveside to follow at 12 noon at St. Rest Cemetery in Dubach, Louisiana. Linda was born in Ruston, Louisiana and entered into rest October 2, 2024, in Minden,…

  • Elizabeth Ann Mills Byram 

    Elizabeth Ann Mills Byram 

    Elizabeth Ann Mills Byram passed from this life September 30, 2024, into the joy of Heaven. Born in Shreveport on January 30, 1938, to Edward Mills and Bessie Baker Mills. Ann lived a full life. After graduating from Ayers Business School, she worked at several local businesses as a bookkeeper. Ann and her husband Phil…

  • Tommy Dale Kemp, Sr

    Tommy Dale Kemp, Sr

    Tommy Dale Kemp, Sr passed away peacefully early the morning of Friday, September 27, 2024, following a year battling pancreatic and liver cancer.  Visitation will be held at Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden, LA, on September 30 at 1:00pm with a funeral service to follow at 2:00.  Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery in…

  • Family Tribute to Jann Aldredge-Clanton

    Family Tribute to Jann Aldredge-Clanton

    Jann Aldredge-Clanton, a minister, theologian, author, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and pioneering voice of progressive Christianity who touched thousands with her life and work, died of ovarian cancer on Sept. 20 in Dallas. She was 78. Jann’s life was defined by tireless advocacy for gender equity, especially in the church, and a deep faith,…

  • Wanda Gulett Hubbard

    Wanda Gulett Hubbard

    Wanda Gulett Hubbard, 79 in Dixie Inn, La., passed away peacefully with her daughter Melinda Hubbard, and grandson Vincent Miller by her side on Sept. 22, 2024. Wanda was born in Bienville, La., daughter of William Parker Gulett and Beatrice Day Gulett. Wanda was married to the love of her life, James W. Hubbard, with…

  • Donald Ray Shirey

    Donald Ray Shirey

    Donald Ray Shirey, 82, passed away Friday September 20, 2024 in Idaho Falls, Idaho   Donald was a short time resident of Shelley, ID & long time resident of Minden, Louisiana.  Don was born in Camden, Arkansas on March 10, 1942 to Ray & Viola (Beckwith) Shirey. He has no siblings, but is survived by…

  • Myra Sue Howell Towery

    Myra Sue Howell Towery

    Myra Sue Howell Towery, lovingly known as SuSu, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and educator died on Thursday, September 19, 2024; she was 84. SuSu was born on October 14, 1939, in Minden, Louisiana and was a graduate of Terrebonne High School, Centenary College of Louisiana, and LSUS.A lifelong reading specialist and educator, Sue was a…