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  • Jacqueline Johnson's Life Celebration

    Jul 11, 2024

    Sunrise May 15, 1956 - Sunset June 25, 2024 Jacqueline Johnson of Monroe, LA, has gained her wings. She touched countless lives through her dedicated service in various capacities within the church and community. Jacqueline will always be remembered as a supportive mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She leaves behind her son, Christopher Wade (Shonda), her sisters, Brenda Sims and Usana Tillman, along with many others who will cherish her memory. Graveside ceremonies were held on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood,...

  • Deaths

    Jul 4, 2024

    Lester Scott, 59 of Los Angeles, CA Administrative Staff died Sunday June 9, 2024. Service: 10:00AM Saturday July 6, 2024 at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. Burial: Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery in Crowville, LA under the directions of McFarland Funeral Companies- Monroe. Roosevelt Chisley, 60 of Mer Rouge, LA a Custodian died Sunday June 30, 2024. Visitation: 6:00PM-8:00PM Friday July 5, 2024 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Monroe, LA. Service: 2:00PM Saturday July 6, 2024 at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in...

  • Ninice Washington's Cherished Farewell

    Jul 4, 2024

    Ninice Slacks Washington, 92, of Monroe transitioned on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Celebration Service will be at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe at 11 am Saturday, July 6, 2024. Visitation will be at Greater Flowery Mount Baptist Church, Monroe on Friday July 5, 2024 from 5-7 pm. Burial in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Photo Ninice Slacks Washington...

  • Final Farewell

    Jun 27, 2024

    The road to glory has no appointed time or date. Life and death remain a mystery to the living. Hearts are saddened by the passing of Jackie Johnson on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. She was a graduate of Carroll High School, a mother, a sister, and a grandmother. Left to cherish her memory are her sister Brenda Sims, her son, and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorsey and Dorth Johnson. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the funeral home....

  • Deaths

    Jun 27, 2024

    Gladys W. Atkins, 102, transitioned from this life on June 9, 2024 in Monroe, LA. Visitation:12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Service: 2:00 PM in Greater New Antioch Baptist Church. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, LA. Charisse Drumgo, 52, transitioned from this on June 18, 2024 in Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3:00 to 6:00 PM Friday, June 28, 2024 in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Service: 2:00 PM Saturday, June 29, 2024 at St. Luke Baptist Church...

  • Forever in Our Hearts

    Jun 20, 2024

    With heavy hearts, the family of James Edward Boley Jr., 53, of Monroe, LA, announces his passing on Friday, June 14, 2024. James's life will be honored during a visitation on Friday, June 21, 2024, 1:00 - 6:00 PM at Miller Funeral Home, located at 2932 Renwick St., Monroe, LA. A celebration of James's life will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, 2601 Powell Ave., Monroe, LA, with Rev. C.R. Jackson officiating. James will be laid to rest at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood, LA. James's...

  • Deaths

    Jun 20, 2024

    Gladys W. Atkins, 102, transitioned from this life on June 9, 2024 in Monroe, LA. Visitation:12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Service: 2:00 PM in Greater New Antioch Baptist Church. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, LA. Charisse Drumgo, 52, transitioned from this on June 18, 2024 in Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3:00 to 6:00 PM Friday, June 28, 2024 in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Service: 2:00 PM Saturday, June 29, 2024 at St. Luke Baptist Church...

  • Deaths

    Jun 13, 2024

    Reola M. Jones, 79, transitioned from this life on June 8, 2024 in Monroe, LA. Visitation: Friday, June 14, 2024 from 4:00 to 6:00PM in the chapel of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Services: 11:00 AM Saturday, June 15, 2024 at St. Timothy Baptist Church, Monroe. Burial: Cuba Baptist Church Cemetery in Bosco, LA. Barbara Handy, 82, transitioned from life on June 7, 2024 in Monroe, LA. Visitation: Friday, June 14, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the chapel of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00 AM Saturd...

  • In Loving Memory of Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr.

    Jun 13, 2024

    Dear friends, June 11, 2024 we mourn the passing of our beloved Reverend Lawson. We send our deepest condolences to the Lawson family. Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Prophet, Pastor, Teacher, Activist, and Friend - his remarkable life blessed so many of us! We are profoundly grateful for the Legacy that he left with us to carry on: SOULFORCE and we recommit to the practice of Nonviolence in his honor. Thank you for your presence and participation in the sacred conversations and activism with Rev. Lawson that we have experienced...

  • Deaths

    Jun 6, 2024

    Deidra Annette Sheridan, 58 of Calhoun, LA a Homemaker died June 2, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday June 8, 2024 at Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 10:00 AM until Service time Saturday June 8, 2024 at Bethel Church of God in Christ. Burial: Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Robert Lee Ellis, Jr., 69 of Hendersonville, TN formerly of Monroe, LA a Line Worker died May 30, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday June 8, 2024. Visitation: 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Friday June 7, 2024 at Smith...

  • Deaths

    Jun 6, 2024

    Deidra Annette Sheridan, 58 of Calhoun, LA a Homemaker died June 2, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday June 8, 2024 at Bethel Church of God in Christ, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 10:00 AM until Service time Saturday June 8, 2024 at Bethel Church of God in Christ. Burial: Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Robert Lee Ellis, Jr., 69 of Hendersonville, TN formerly of Monroe, LA a Line Worker died May 30, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday June 8, 2024. Visitation: 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Friday June 7, 2024 at Smith...

  • Deaths

    May 30, 2024

    Curtis Reed, 45 of New Jersey formerly of Monroe, LA an Accountant died May 9, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday June 1, 2024 at St Paul Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. No Visitation. Burial: Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Willie Mae Coleman, 81 of Monroe, LA a Retired Cafeteria Worker died May 25, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday June 1, 2024 at Faith Harvest Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 5:30 until 7:30 PM Friday May 31, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA under...

  • Deaths

    May 23, 2024

    Deaths ------- Christopher Eugene Martin, 45 Christopher Eugene Martin of Mississippi, an Automotive Supervisor, died May 16, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Nazareth Baptist Church, Bay Springs, MS. Visitation: 10:00 AM until service time Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Nazareth Baptist Church. Burial: Nazareth Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Ruby Cea Coleman, 76 Ruby Cea Coleman of Monroe, LA, a Cosmetologist, died May 14, 2024. Graveside...

  • Sincere Gratitude

    May 23, 2024

    The Maxwell Family is truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and kindness during this difficult time. Thank you for your support. In Loving Memory of Bobby R. Kyles Sr. 1952-2024. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity during this difficult time. Our family will always hold you dear in our hearts, your love and support that has comforted us. May God keep each of you in His care. The Family of Bobby R. Kyles Sr....

  • Foster PPW Wilhite Gone Home July 3, 2024

    May 16, 2024

    PPW aka Foster Wilhite Gone Home July 3, 2024 RIP...

  • Deaths

    May 16, 2024

    Rosette Harris, 50 of Columbia, LA a Homemaker died Sunday May 12, 2024. Visitation: 1:00-3:00PM Friday May 17, 2024 at McFarland Funeral Companies, Monroe, LA. Service: 1:00AM Saturday May 18, 2024 at McFarland Funeral Companies. Burial: St Paul Baptist Church Cemetery in Columbia, LA under the directions of McFarland Funeral Companies-Monroe. Katie Rancher Smith, 92 of Delhi, LA a Dietary Cook died Monday May 6, 2024. Visitation: 3:30-5:30PM Friday May 17, 2024 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Delhi, LA. Service: 11:00AM Saturday May 18,...

  • The End Is Near!

    May 16, 2024

    Those who love our Lord Jesus will keep his Word, and follow his instructions (Prov.1:1-6). No weapon formed against those who love God will prosper and every tongue that rises up against him God will judge and condemn. You are blessed when men revile you, persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely for Jesus’ name’s sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad because your reward will be great in heaven. No weapon formed against you will prosper. We must live by every Word of God. We must study his Word. So that when we call on him...

  • Deaths

    May 9, 2024

    Marvin D. Dickens, 60 Marvin D. Dickens, of Monroe, LA died April 29, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 11, 2024 in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne Ave., Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3:00 - 6:00 PM, Friday, May 10, 2024 in the Chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens, 2705 Richwood Rd. #2, Monroe, LA. Barbara Jean Rutland, 85 James Wyatt of Monroe, LA, a Cook, died May 22, 2024. Service: 2:00 PM, Friday May 10, 2024 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3:00... Full story

  • In Loving Memory

    May 9, 2024

    In loving memory, we announce the passing of Charles Roggerson, SR. on Monday, May 6, 2024. The funeral service will be held at St. Mary Baptist Church, on 1600 Peach Street, in Monroe, LA on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 11:00am. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Miller's Funeral Home...

  • Marcus "Tutti Frutti" Johnson's Homegoing

    May 9, 2024

    "Think of him still as you may, remember he's not dead, he's just away. They say time heals, but nothing can change the way that I feel." God smiled on Alex Johnson Sr. & Stella Mae Parker when He sent a gift of love in the form of Marcus 'Tutti Frutti' Johnson. God claimed His gift on May 4, 2024. 'Tutti Frutti', as he was affectionately known, attended Richwood High School in Monroe, Louisiana, and later went to the Job Corp in San Marcos, TX. He was baptized at Calvary Baptist Church under...

  • Deaths

    May 2, 2024

    Curtis A. Wallace, 49, transitioned from this life on April 21, 2024 in Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3 to 6 PM on Friday, May 3, 2024 in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Services: 11 AM Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Columbia, LA. Burial: Mount Zion Church Cemetery. Joyce Greely, 80, transitioned from this life on April 25, 2024 in Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3 to 6 PM Friday, May 3, 2024 in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Services: 11 AM Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Logtown Bapti...

  • Deaths

    Apr 25, 2024

    Yvonne Briggs Calcotte, 84 of Monroe, LA an OPSO Nutritionist died April 20, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday April 27, 2024 at Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Visitation: 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Friday April 26, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. John Lavan Perry, 55 of Dallas, TX formerly of Monroe died April 9, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday April 27, 2024 at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church,...

  • Deaths

    Apr 18, 2024

    Averis Nelson, 96, transitioned from this life on April 15, 2024 in Monroe, LA. Visitation: 5 to 7 PM April 19, 2024 in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Services: 11 AM Saturday, April 20, 2024 in the chapel of Hester's. Burial: Jerusalem Church Cemetery, Calhoun, LA. Mavis Lorain Wiley, 49, transitioned from this life on April 10, 2024 in Monroe, LA. Visitation: 9 to 11 AM April 20, 2024 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Service: 11 AM Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church....

  • Remembering George Strong

    Apr 18, 2024

    George Allen Strong born January 9, 1956 the eighth child of Mary and Melvin Strong, transitioned on March 29, 2024. George was an honor student at Carroll high school and graduated in 1974. He went on to earn his bachelors degree at Rust College in 1978. he was an avid basketball player and love taking time with his nieces and nephews. He is survived by his daughter, Marchandrea Cunningham and eight siblings. Services will be at Riverside Baptist Church 2601 Powell Ave. in Monroe on Saturday,...

  • Deaths

    Apr 11, 2024

    Even Lee Sellers, 70 of Monroe, LA a Laborer died April 1, 2024. Service: 1:00 PM Wednesday April 10, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Little Cuba Cemetery, Winnsboro, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Cecilia Gail Morris, 66 of Monroe, LA a Dietary Manager died April 1, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday April 13, 2024 at Church of Realm, West Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday April 12, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Ricky Smith, 59 of...

  • Forever in Our Hearts

    Apr 11, 2024

    March 5, 1957 March 13, 2024 Sherilyn Denise Bishop Benjamin was born in Monroe LA on March 5, 1957 to Magnolia Bishop and Milton Johnson Sr. Sherilyn accepted Christ at an early age. She was a Carroll High School 1974 Graduate and married high school sweetheart Gregory Benjamin. As a military wife and mother, she enjoyed working as a Human Resource manager with a strong work ethic also personified in her Christian service through witnessing and faithful service to the Lord. Sherilyn obtained de...

  • Herbert P. Colston's Final Rites

    Apr 11, 2024

    November 19, 1941-April 4, 2024 Herbert P. Colston 83, died April 4, 2024. Memorial services are Saturday April 13, 2024 at 11am at Piney Grove Baptist Church 712 S. 14th St. in Monroe LA....

  • Deaths

    Apr 4, 2024

    Baby Tremaine Goldman of Monroe, LA died Sunday March 24, 2024. Graveside Service: 11:00AM Friday April 5, 2024 at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, LA under the directions of McFarland Funeral Companies-Monroe. Dan Glosson, 70 of Farmerville/ Detroit, MI died Sunday March 24, 2024. Service: 11:00AM Saturday April 6, 2024 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Spearsville, LA. Burial: Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery under the directions of McFarland Funeral Companies-Monroe. Genevieve Griffing, 71 of Crowville, LA a Custodian died Sunday...

  • Deaths

    Mar 28, 2024

    Emma Bates, 73, transitioned from this life on March 17, 2024 in Monroe, LA. Visitation: 5 to 7 PM Friday, March 29, 2024 in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Services: 1 PM Saturday, March 30, 2024 in the chapel of Hester's Funeral Home. Burial: Rhymes Cemetery, Rhymes, LA. Johnny Beard, 86, transitioned from this life on March 18, 2024 in Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3 to 6 PM Friday, March 29, 2024 in the chapel of Hester Central Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Services: 2:30 PM Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Bethel Baptist...

  • Mr. Adrian Bernard Gordon's Homegoing Celebration

    Mar 28, 2024

    Mr. Adrian Bernard Gordon, 66 of Monroe Welder died March 19, 2024. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Saturday March 30, 2024 at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Monroe LA in Brannon Hall. Family Hour is at 5pm followed by visitation from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Friday March 29, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial is 1:00 PM Monday April 1, 2024 at Northeast LA Veterans Cemetery in Rayville, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home....

  • Deaths

    Mar 21, 2024

    Travis Derell Hargrove, 38 of Monroe, LA Disabled died March 12, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday March 23, 2024 at King Ollie Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday March 22, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Christopher Lamont Pollard, 45 of Monroe, LA a Truck Driver died March12, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday March 23, 2024 at Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi, LA. No Visitation. Burial: Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery,...

  • Remembering Lacee Bea Roberson Mariland

    Mar 21, 2024

    Lacee Bea Roberson Mariland was born January 11, 1949 in Monroe LA. She went home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband George "Buddy" Mariland....

  • Deaths

    Mar 14, 2024

    Kenneth Green, 60 of Monroe, LA a Construction Worker died Monday March 4, 2024. Visitation: 6:00-8:00PM Friday March 15, 2024 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00AM Saturday March 16, 2024 at St Paul UMC, Monroe. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens in Monroe, LA under the directions of McFarland Funeral Companies-Monroe. Angelia Anderson, 49 of Monroe, LA a Medical Coder died Wednesday March 6, 2024. Visitation: 3:30-5:30PM Friday March 15, 2024 at Greater Free Gift Baptist in Monroe. Service: 11:00AM Saturday March 16,...

  • Shelton Ray Spivey, Jr.'s Celebration of Life

    Mar 14, 2024

    Coach Shelton Ray Spivey, Jr., was born on December 27, 2024 to Catherine Varner-Spivey and the late Shelton Ray Spivey, Sr. He departed this life on March 7, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Shelton was reared and educated in the Ouachita and Monroe City School Systems. He was a 1996 honor graduate of Neville High School and a member of the 1996 Neville High School State Championship Football Team. Shelton attended Tuskegee University and the University of LA at Monroe. He was employed wit...

  • Deaths

    Mar 7, 2024

    Helen R. Johnson, 71 of Monroe, LA died March 4, 2024. Service: 2:00 PM Saturday March 9, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation: 1:00 until 2:30 PM Friday March 8, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Photo Helen R. Johnson Annie Lee Hall, 85, transitioned from this life on March 1, 2024 in Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3 to 6PM Friday, March 8, 2024 in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Service: 11AM...

  • Mary Ann Gardner's Final Celebration

    Feb 29, 2024

    Mary Ann Gardner's Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 1:00 PM at St. Luke Baptist Church, located at 3507 Church St. in Monroe, LA. Visitation will take place on Friday, March 1, 2024, 4:00 - 6:00 PM at Miller Funeral Home, located at 2932 Renwick St. in Monroe, LA. For friends, family, and loved ones wishing to send flowers, they can be delivered to Miller Funeral Home. Donations of food, drinks, cards, etc. can be delivered to St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church on...

  • Deaths

    Feb 29, 2024

    LaTerrance Montrell Cheffin, 44 of Monroe, LA a Cook died February 2, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM Thursday February 29, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation: 10:00 AM until Service time Thursday February 29, 2024. Burial: Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Willie Lee Butler, 79 of Ruston, LA a Utility Worker, died February 14, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday, March 2, 2024 at New Salem Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday March 1, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Richwoo...

  • Margaret Feazell's Treasured Farewell

    Feb 29, 2024

    Margaret Evadell Parker Feazell answered the clarion call of the Master on Thursday, February 22, 2024, peacefully transitioning to join her loved ones around the Throne of God. She was the 3rd child of the late Arthur and Tillia Williams Parker; she grew up in the Mt. Pleasant community between West Monroe and Calhoun LA. A product of the public schools in Ouachita Parish, she graduated from Central High School. She earned a B.A. Degree in English/Speech & Drama from then Grambling College, a...

  • Kenneth Gorham's Rise to Glory

    Feb 29, 2024

    Kenneth Charles-D'Arrion Gorham, native of Monroe, LA passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 in Kenner, LA. He was born on September 6, 2003 to Benwan Gorham and Alisha Toliver. He is survived by The Hegwood and Toliver Families and host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Richardson Funeral Home, 11112 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, LA 70123 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation at 12:00 p.m. Services...

  • Deaths

    Feb 22, 2024

    Shelia R. Mims, 63 of Monroe, LA Security died Friday February 16, 2024. Visitation: 6:00-8:00PM Friday February 23, 2024 at McFarland Funeral Companies, Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00AM Saturday February 24, 2024 at St Mary Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens under the directions of McFarland Funeral Companies-Monroe. Mae Ola Williams, 88 of Monroe, LA a Homemaker died February 12, 2024. Service: 11:00AM Saturday February 24, 2024, at Christian Life Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3:00 until 4:00 PM Friday February 23,...

  • Mrs. Mae Mansfield's Final Celebration

    Feb 15, 2024

    Mrs. Mae Francis Shelly Mansfield went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2024. She will lie in state, and visitation is on Friday, February 16, 2024, 1:00 - 4:00 PM at Miller Funeral Home, 2932 Renwick St., in Monroe, LA. The family hour is also on Friday, February 16, 2024, at First Missionary Baptist Church, 507 Swayze St., in Monroe, LA, 5 :00 - 7:00 PM, with the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Omega Service at 6:00 PM. Mrs. Mae Francis Shelly Mansfield's Celebration of Life is...

  • Deaths

    Feb 15, 2024

    Broderick Lashaun Jones, 45 a Truck Driver died February 8, 2024. Service: 2:00 PM Friday February 16, 2024 at Outreach Praise and Worship International Ministry, Swartz, LA. Visitation: 6:00 until 7:00 PM Thursday February 15, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Ricky Banks, 72 of Monroe a Correctional Officer II died February 3, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday February 17, 2024 at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Brannon Hall Center Monroe, LA. Visitation: 5:30 until 7:30 PM...

  • Deaths

    Feb 1, 2024

    J. C. Thomas, 82 of Monroe, LA a Painter died Monday January 22, 2024. Visitation: 3:30-5:30PM Thursday February 1, 2024 at McFarland Funeral Companies, Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00AM Friday February 2, 2024 at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial: Monroe City Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of McFarland Funeral Companies-Monroe. Trudie B. Jackson, 96 of Eros/West Monroe, LA an Education Administrator died Monday January 22, 2024. Visitation: 5:00-8:00PM Friday February 2, 2024 at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in...

  • Deaths

    Jan 25, 2024

    Mackie Freeze, Sr, 96 of Monroe, LA a Coach, died January 19, 2024. Services: 11:00 AM Saturday, January 27, 2024 at New St James Baptist Church in Monroe. Visitation: Friday, January 16, 2024 from 5:00-7:00PM at St Timothy Baptist Church in Monroe, LA under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville, LA. Earl Atkins, 60 of Bastrop, LA a Truck Driver, died January 14, 2024. Services: Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 2:00PM at New Jerusalem #2 Baptist Church in Bastrop. Visitation: Friday, January 26, 2024 from 4:00-6:00 PM at Tennant Funera...

  • Deaths

    Jan 18, 2024

    Melvin Osborne Guillory, 68 of West Monroe, LA Retired General Motors died January 4, 2024. Service: 2:00 PM Saturday January 20, 2024 at First Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation: 12:00 until 2:00 PM Friday January 19, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. No Burial. Deshon Shondell Cotton, 46 of Monroe, LA Labor died January 9, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM Friday January 19, 2024 at Abundant Life Church, Winnsboro, LA. Visitation: 3:00 until 5:00 PM Thursday at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Rest Haven Cemetery,...

  • Deaths

    Jan 11, 2024

    Barbara Nell Johnson, 65 of Monroe, LA a Retired Mortgage Agent died January 8, 2024. Service: 2:00 PM Friday January 13, 2024 at Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday January 11, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Reginald Richard, 50 of Monroe, LA died December 28, 2023. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday January 13, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation: 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Friday...

  • Forever in Our Hearts

    Jan 11, 2024

    Allie B. Wallace Goston Returned Home January 10, 2021. May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear how much we love and miss you and wish you were here. You're forever in our hearts. Your Loving Family...

  • Deaths

    Dec 21, 2023

    Shemeka Martin, 39 of Monroe, LA a Cashier died Tuesday December 5, 2023. Visitation: 3:30-5:30PM Thursday December 21, 2023 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00AM Friday December 22, 2023 at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens under the directions of McFarland Funeral Companies-Monroe. Edward Honeycutt, 70 of Monroe, LA a Transporter died Wednesday December 13, 2023. Visitation: 6:00-8:00PM Friday December 22, 2023 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Monroe. Service: 1:00PM...

  • Remembering Ronald Phillips

    Dec 14, 2023

    The path to glory unfolds without warning, devoid of a designated time or date. A collective heaviness weighs on our hearts upon learning of the unexpected departure of Ronald Phillips. A proud 1972 graduate of West Monroe High School in West Monroe LA Ronald defied the odds, leaving an indelible mark as a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend to those fortunate enough to know him. Ronald's journey led him to serve as the former Monroe Regional Airport Manager under the guidance of former...

  • Deaths

    Dec 14, 2023

    Thomas A. Kent, Jr., 77 of Monroe, LA a Truck Driver died December 9, 2023. Service: 11:00 AM Friday December 15, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation: 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Thursday December 14, 2023. Burial: Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Johnny R. McGee, Jr., 55 of Monroe, LA died December 6, 2023. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday December 16, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation: 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday December 15, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA under the...

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