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Ella Virginia Emig
Dec 10, 2023
Ella Virginia Emig was born in Olla, LA, on July 4, 1939, to the union of her parents, Hershel F. Nugent and Nora Snoddy Nugent, and she passed from this life on December 10, 2023, at her home in Olla. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George Emig; and her siblings: Brenda McClary (Russell), Delton Nugent...
Donald Micheal Billmeier
Dec 9, 2023
Celebration of life for Donald Billmeier will be held Monday December 18, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia LA. with Bro. Heath Barnhill speaking at 6:00 PM.
Donald Micheal Billmeier was born June 6, 1937 in Dedham, Iowa to the union of his parents, Micheal Billmeier and Clara Lohman Billmeier Koester...
Rodger Lee Bratton Sr
Dec 9, 2023
Funeral services for Rodger Bratton Sr., will be held 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Riser Funeral Home in Olla, Louisiana with Rev. John Norwood officiating. Interment will follow at Little Star Cemetery, Holum, LA, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 5:00PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at the funeral home in...
Thomas John Weir
Dec 8, 2023
Thomas John Weir was born March 10, 1946, in Maywood, CA, to the union of his parents, John David Weir and Arlene Fitzsimmons Weir, and he went peacefully to be with the Lord on December 8, 2023, in Columbia, LA. Thomas was a resident of Ojai, CA, but loved spending time in Louisiana with his beloved family. He had embraced...
Jerry Annette Nealy
Dec 5, 2023
A Celebration of Life Service for Jerry Annette Nealy will be held at 5:00 PM, Friday, December 8, 2023, from the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Columbia, with Pastors Kevin Bates and Eric Harriman officiating. The family will have visitation prior to the service from 4 PM until time of service at 5 PM at the church. A private...
Donna Sue Blackman Hanks
Dec 3, 2023
Donna Sue Blackman Hanks was born January 8, 1947 in St. Helens, Oregon to her parents, John T. Blackman and LuElla McKeithen Blackman and passed from this life on December 3, 2023 at Haven Nursing Home in Columbia, La. Donna was preceded in death by her parents and husband Donald Wayne Hanks.
Luke 10:34 And went to him, bound up...
Joyce Ann Canterberry
Dec 3, 2023
Funeral services for Joyce Ann Canterberry will be held at 10 AM, Friday, December 8, 2023, from the sanctuary of Holum Baptist Church, Holum, Louisiana, with Bro. Tommy Prince officiating. Interment will follow at Holum Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Riser and Son Funeral Home, Columbia. The family will have visitation at the church on Thursday, December 7,...
Ronald Dewayne Slade
Dec 2, 2023
Ronald Dewayne Slade was born October 29, 1966 to the union of his parents, James Slade Sr and Era Crowell Slade in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and passed from this life December 2, 2023 at his residence in Olla, Louisiana following a brief illness. Ronald loved his family, his late life companion, JoEllen White, and his dog "useless". He cherished his...
David Leevester Carr
Dec 1, 2023
David Leevester Carr was born March 27, 1939, in Monroe, LA to the union of his parents Sylvester Carr and Rosie Lillie Byrd Carr and passed from this life December 1, 2023 in Jena, LA. David served in the Army for his country and saw many things. He loved his family, and his dog PeeWee. David always had a well...
Michelle Lynn Carr
Nov 29, 2023
Michelle Lynn Carr was born August 9, 1971 in Baltimore, Maryland to her parents Joyce Szmanski and Ray Carr. Michelle passed from this life November 29, 2023 at her residence. Michelle was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to many. During her life, Michelle spent 17 years as a CNA taking pride in caring for others. Michelle was a...
Marion Craig Hatten Sr
Nov 27, 2023
Memorial services for Craig Hatten will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, December 8, 2023, at Outreach Baptist Church with Bro. Buster Duplissey and Steve Hatten officiating.
Marion "Craig" Hatten, Sr. was born February 28, 1965, in Columbia, LA to the union of his parents, Alvin "Bud" Hatten and Dorothy Price Hatten, and he passed peacefully from this life at his...
Dennis Edward Parmer
Nov 24, 2023
Memorial services for Dennis Parmer will be held 2:00 PM December 17, 2023 at Life Church of Columbia in Columbia, Louisiana.
Dennis Edward Parmer was born September 20, 1958 in Ouachita Parish to the union of his parents, Edward Eugene Parmer and Dorothy Moody Parmer and passed from this life November 24, 2023 in Jackson, Mississippi following a brief illness....
Ivah P Lizenby
Nov 24, 2023
Funeral services for Ivah P. Lizenby, age 100 years will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, November 27, 2023, from the sanctuary of Boeuf River Worship Center. The Lizenby Family will host visitation on Monday, November 27, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the church. Interment will follow in the Woolen Lake Cemetery under the direction of Riser and...
Jonda Rana Parnell
Nov 18, 2023
Funeral services for Jonda Rana Parnell will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Selma Baptist Church in Georgetown, La. with Bro. Joe Bruce officiating and interment following at Georgetown Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 22, 2023 from 10:00 AM until time of service at 11:00.
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Denise Tolbert Perot
Nov 16, 2023
Funeral services for Denise Tolbert Perot will be held 1:00 PM, Monday, November 20, 2023, at Outreach Baptist Church with Bro. Buster Duplissey officiating. Interment will follow at Welcome Home Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Outreach Baptist Church from 5:00 PM to 8:00PM. Denise Tolbert Perot was born...
Doris Elaine Russell
Nov 13, 2023
The Homegoing Celebration for Doris Elaine Russell will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, November 18, 2023, from the chapel of Riser and Son Funeral Home, Columbia, LA with Bro. Craig West officiating and Paul McCoy assisting. Interment will follow at Old Bethel Cemetery, Clarks, LA. The family will receive visitors on Friday, November 17, 2023, from 5 PM until...
Ollie Faye Cloud
Nov 12, 2023
Funeral services for Ollie Faye Jones Cloud, age 89, of Urania will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday,November 15, 2023 from the Olla chapel of Riser Funeral Home with Bro. E. R. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Cloud Family Plot at Urania Cemetery. The Cloud Family will receive visitors on Wednesday at the funeral home from 10:00 AM to...
Karen Hodges North
Nov 10, 2023
Karen Hodges North was born on March 22, 1968, at Alexandria, Louisiana to the union of her parents, the late Wilbur Bryan Hodges and Edna Frances Hyde. She passed from this life on November 10, 2023, in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. Karen had trained to be a Phlebotomist and worked several years in the medical profession. She was preceded in death...
Ollie Stephen Briscoe
Nov 9, 2023
Funeral services for Ollie Stephen "Steve" Briscoe will be held 3:00 PM, Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Crossroads Baptist Church with Bro. Shane Duke officiating and Bro. Kent Nugent assisting with interment following at Sandy Bayou Cemetery under the direction of Riser Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1:30 PM until time of service at 3:00 PM. Steve was...
Stephen Walter McGrew
Nov 6, 2023
Funeral services for Stephen Walter McGrew, age 60 of Grayson will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from the Chapel of Riser and Son Funeral Home with Brother Shane Duke officiating. Interment will follow in the Cross Roads Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the Chapel of Riser and Son Funeral Home from 1:00 PM...