Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home

11/20/2025

We send our heartfelt condolences to the family of Roy Dee Smith. We will be praying for your family through this difficult time. May the Lord provide peace beyond all understanding as you come together to celebrate his life and legacy. 1 Corinthians 15:21-22: “For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.”

Roy Dee Smith, age 91 of Jonesboro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. He was born on Monday, March 19, 1934 to the union of Jonnie and Pearlie Anderson Smith, along with his twin brother, Troy. Roy was a Baptist that loved the Lord and his country. He

11/20/2025

We send deepest condolences to the family of James Harold "Buddy" Stevenson. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Jeremiah 31:13 "I will turn their mourning into laughter and their sadness into joy; I will comfort them."

James Harold Buddy Stevenson passed away in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the age of 79 years, 8 months, and 13 days. A devoted Christian, Buddy loved his Lord and found great joy in attending church, a joy made even greater knowing that all four of his

11/18/2025

We send our sympathies to the family of Delores (Sizemore) Masters. Family you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Psalms 147:3: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

Delores Sizemore Masters passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Ruston, Louisiana, at the age of 88. A devoted Christian, Delores found great joy in serving her church, McDonald Memorial Baptist, where she faithfully taught Sunday school for more than 40 years. Alongside her sisters, Peggy a...

11/15/2025

We send our condolences to the family of Betty Clara McMoy. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. John 16:22: “So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”

Betty Clara McMoy, age 82 of Jonesboro, ascended to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was a Christian mother and she loved her family dearly. She retired from Walmart after 30 years of employment. She was a quiet and shy lady that always took the time to

11/13/2025

We send our sympathies to the family of Lane & Julie (Kennedy) Tippen. Family you will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks to come. May God grant you peace beyond all understanding. Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."

Lane and Julie Kennedy Tippen, of Jonesboro, Louisiana were called home by their Lord and Savior on Monday, November 10, 2025. Both Lane and Julie, Loved the Lord with all of their hearts and both were servants of His grace. God saw they were packed and ready for their trip,

11/11/2025

11/09/2025

We send our heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr. Kenneth "Zero" Brown. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers as you honor his life and legacy. Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Dr. Kenneth Ray Zero Brown of Jonesboro, Louisiana passed away on November 8, 2025 at the age of 91. Kenneth was born to Allen and Josie Brown on October 28, 1934 in Hodge, Louisiana. He married his high school sweetheart, Toni Burlingham, in November 1955 and remained in Jonesboro where

11/09/2025

We send our deepest condolences to the family of Jennifer (Morris) Louviere. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May you be granted peace beyond all understanding. Proverbs 3:5–6 "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths."

Jennifer Morris Louviere, age 47, passed away peacefully at her home in Jackson Parish on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Jennifer was a devoted wife and a loving mother whose world revolved around her children. She was a loyal friend to many and was known for her generous spirit and easy

11/07/2025

We send our deepest condolences to the family of Rita Gail Hartsfield Robinson. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers. May God's grace be a comfort to your family. Romans 12:15 "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn."

Rita Gail Hartsfield Robinson, 90 years of age, passed away early Thursday morning November 6, 2025 at The Carpenter House Hospice Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. She entered Heavens Gate to welcomed by Jesus surrounded by her loved ones who had gone on before her. What a glorious reunion it was.

10/31/2025

We send our deepest condolences to the family of David Lockett. You will be in our thoughts and prayers as you celebrate his life and sweet memories. Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

David Lockett, age 73 of Chatham, ascended to his Heavenly Home to be by the side of his Lord and Savior. David passed away doing what he loved to do most of all in life and that was preaching the word of God. He loved to pray, preach, spend time

10/28/2025

We send our deepest condolences to the family of Linna Jane Walker. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and comfort within the Lord's grace. Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

Linna Jane Walker of Quitman, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the age of 82. Linna Jane loved the Lord with all her heart and lived her life as a faithful servant of Christ. One of her favorite Bible verses was Ezekiel 166 a verse she

10/28/2025

We send our condolences to the family of James Garner Rasberry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Matthew 11:28–30 "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

James Garner Rasberry, a native of Jackson Parish, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the age of 71. James, as he was lovingly known to family and friends, was born in Jonesboro, Louisiana, on August 20, 1954, to Alton D. and Clara Bell Rasberry. A proud graduate of