Notice of Death – March 12, 2025

Howard Bonds, Jr.
November 8, 1941 – March 11, 2025
Service: Friday, March 14, 2025, 12pm in the chapel of John Kramer & Son Funeral Home, Alexandria. 

Ronald Alfred Merchant
July 13, 1946 – March 10, 2025
Service: Thursday, March 13, 2025, 10am at Hineston Tabernacle, Elmer. 

Justin Thomas Lincecum
July 21, 1994 – March 9, 2025
Service: Saturday, March 15, 2025, 10am at St. Margaret Catholic Church, Boyce. 

Kiwana NeShea Loyd
December 31, 1978 – March 8, 2025
Service: Saturday, March 15, 2025, 11am at Miller & Hill Funeral Directors, Alexandria. 

Michael Eugene Perry, Jr.
March 4, 1974 – March 7, 2025
Service: Friday, March 14, 2025, 10am at St. Rita Catholic Church, Alexandria. 

Timothy “Bennie” Tyler
June 2, 1988 – March 7, 2025
Service: Saturday March 15, 2025, 10am in the chapel of John Kramer & Son Funeral Home, Alexandria.

Albert Darnel Smart
January 4, 1932 – March 7, 2025
Service: Thursday, March 13, 2025, 11am in the chapel of John Kramer & Son Funeral Home, Alexandria. 

Charles “Jr” Ned Issac, Jr.
December 28, 1950 – March 6, 2025
Service: Thursday, March 13, 2025, 2pm in the chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville.

The Rapides Parish Journal publishes paid obituaries – unlimited words and a photo, as well as unlimited access – $95. Contact your funeral provider or RPJNewsla@gmail.com . Must be paid in advance of publication. (Notice of Death shown above are FREE of charge. You may email them to RPJNewsla@gmail.com)