Category: Obituaries

James H. Duke, 74, of Minden, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, in Arcadia. James was born Oct. 31, 1940, to Bruce and Mary Rowe Duke in Shongaloo. He is survived by his sisters, Linda Miller and husband, Jimmie of Minden, Vicki Risco and husband, Ron of Newburgh, Ind. and Gay Lebowitz of Homer; and several…

Jacqueline Janette McGlothen was born August 5, 1966, in Shreveport to Dorrce and Bertha O’Neal Eason. At an early age Jackie accepted Christ and became a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. She received her education at Webster High School. Jackie attended Northwest Louisiana Vocational Technical College where she received her training and became a Certified…

Sissie was born June 9, 1930, in Ida to Buena Gladys Martin and Jim Hanson. From an early age, she learned to love fishing and would go with her Granny, skillet in hand, ready to catch dinner for the day. She had to work in the garden and found her worms for fishing while she…

Henry Ray Griffith, 65, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014. Henry was born Dec. 5, 1948, and was a lifelong resident of Doyline. He retired from General Electric Company and served in the National Guard. He was an avid hunter and gardener that produced the best vegetables, fruits and peas. Henry enjoyed baking, canning and cooking,…

Graveside services for Stanley Edward Ashley will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, at Whispering Pines Cemetery in Minden, under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden with the Rev. Mike Wilkes officiating. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Saturday at Whispering Pines Missionary Baptist Church.

John David Swan was born to the late James and Jewel Maeshack Swan March 27, 1948, in Minden. He attended school at Webster High School and Redmond Spike School.

Robert Sonny Lee passed away Oct. 14, 2014. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Oct. 18, 2014, at Northwest 14th District Building. Robert was born May 21, 1947, in Minden to Erdis and Valine Lee. He was the second child of three children. He was preceded in death by his father, Erdis Lee.

Bonnie Swain Smith was born Oct. 15, 1932, in Biloxi, Miss. in her family’s home. Bonnie was blessed to be in a close-knit family who always showed their love for one another. In growing up she developed an easy-going manner and never met a stranger. She instilled in her children and grandchildren high morals and…

Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. Louie Willard Maxey, Jr., Vietnam veteran who served from 1969-1972, will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Ringgold, with Bro. Greg Hurst and Bro. Chris Beshea officiating. Interment will follow at Bistineau Cemetery in Heflin.

Andrew Rhodes Jr., also known as Mr. Baritone, was born March 28, 1934, to the late Andrew Rhodes Sr. and Amanda Frazier. His baritone voice was silenced Oct. 20, 2014. He was a graduate of Webster High School and Southern University. After college, Andrew entered the work force with the Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant retiring…