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Carolyn Virginia Thornton
Jul 23, 2026
Carolyn Virginia Thornton was born November 23, 1945 in Urania, Louisiana to the union of James Davis Holloway and Lillian Smith Holloway. She passed from this life after a brief illness on July 23, 2026 at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital with family at her side.
Carolyn was a strong willed, resilient and loving woman. She loved her family like no...
Howard Scott Long
Jul 31, 2026
Graveside funeral services for Howard Scott Long, age 66 of Olla, LA will be held 10:00 AM Monday August 3, 2026 at the Olla Cemetery under direction of Riser & Son Funeral Home of Olla. The Family will receive visitors at the cemetery beginning at 9:45AM.
Howard Scott Long was born on July 16, 1960 at Baton Rouge, LA to the...
Elmer Leon Etheridge, Jr.
Jul 29, 2026
Elmer Leon Etheridge, Jr., age 69 of Olla, was born on December 7, 1956, in La Salle Parish, LA, to the union of his beloved parents, Elmer Leon Etheridge, Sr. and Jerry Lynn McCartney Etheridge. He passed from this life on July 29, 2026, at his residence in Olla following an extended illness. He was surrounded by his loving family....
Wendy Atkins Ainsworth
Jul 28, 2026
Funeral services for Wendy Elaine Atkins Ainsworth, age 48 of Clarks, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 2, 2026, from the Columbia chapel of Riser & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Arthur Robinson officiating. Interment will follow at the Old Union Cemetery in Grayson. The Ainsworth family will receive friends on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the funeral...
John Kimberly "Kim" Taylor
Jul 27, 2026
Funeral services for John Kimberly "Kim" Taylor will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, July 31, 2026, at Olla First Baptist Church with Bro. Lee Piercy officiating. The family will have visitation prior to the service from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM.
John Kimberly Taylor, affectionately known as “Mr. Kim”, was born on October 28, 1955, to Lewis and Mollie Taylor...
Chrystal Dawn Cruse
Jul 24, 2026
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Funeral services for Chrystal Dawn Cruse, age 44 of Grayson will be held 11:00 AM Thursday July 30, 2026 from the chapel of Riser and Son Funeral Home, Columbia, LA, with Pastor Betsy Honeycutt officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Rose Cemetery at Grayson...
Edna Ruth Hargrove
Jul 24, 2026
Funeral Services for Edna Hargrove will be held at 12:00 PM, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Palestine Baptist Church with John Bradley officiating and interment following in Palestine Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at Palestine Baptist Church from 10:00AM Tuesday until time of service at 12:00.
Edna Ruth Collins Hargrove was born December 9,...
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 stranger...
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...
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