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Gianni Artis Cobbs, 24wks

Gianni Artis Cobbs, 24wks of Monroe, LA died July 30, 2021. Graveside Service: Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 11:00 AM at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Rev. George Washington, 88

Rev. George Washington, 88 of West Monroe, LA, Clergy, died July 28, 2021. Service: Saturday, August 7, 2021, 11:00 AM at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: Friday, August 6, 2021, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Larry Henry, 81

Larry Henry, 81 of Sterlington, LA died July 27, 2021. Service: Saturday, August 7, 2021, 11:00 AM at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation: Friday August 6, 2021, 10:00 AM until service time at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Min. Jacqueline Lavada Strawder, 73

Min. Jacqueline Lavada Strawder, 73 of Monroe, LA, Beautician, died July 31, 2021. Service will be Saturday, August 7, 2021, 2:00 PM at St. Paul Baptist Church. Visitation: Friday, August 6, 2021, 3:00 - 5:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Martin O’neal Collins, 89

Martin O’neal Collins, 89 of Sicily Island, LA, Retired US Army, died July 30, 2021. Service: Saturday August 7, 2021, 2:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Visitation: Friday, August 6, 2021, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Arenta Peevy, 66

Arenta Peevy, 66 of Monroe, LA, Truck Driver, died August 2, 2021. Graveside Service: Saturday, August 7, 2021, 11:00 AM at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA. Visitation: Friday, August 6, 2021, 6:00 - 7:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Andrew George Jackson, Jr.

Andrew George Jackson, Jr. of Monroe, LA, Retired US Army, died August 1, 2021. Memorial Service: Saturday, August 7, 2021, 5:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home.

Thelma Lee McFarland-Richmond, 82

Thelma Lee McFarland-Richmond, 82, Dietitian from Monroe, LA died Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Funeral Service: Saturday, August 7, 2021, 2:00 PM at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church. Visitation: Friday, August 6, 2021 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at McFarland Funeral Chapel. BURIAL: Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of McFarland Funeral Company-Monroe.

Donnie Ray McGee, 63

Donnie Ray McGee, 63, Laborer of Monroe, LA died, Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Graveside Service: Saturday, August 7, 2021, 11:00 AM at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Friday, August 6, 2021, 1:30 – 4:30PM at McFarlan Funeral Company. Arrangements under direction of McFarland Funeral Company-Monroe.

Amy Lois Douzart-Allen, 71

Amy Lois Douzart-Allen, 71, Homemaker of Monroe, LA died Sunday, August 1, 2021. Funeral Service: Saturday, August 7, 2021, 10:00 AM at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church. Visitation: Friday, August 6, 2021 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens under direction of McFarland Funeral Company-Monroe.

John Allen Daniel, 77,

John Allen Daniel, 77, Retired Military and Swanson Administrator, Monroe, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Funeral Service: Friday, August 6, 2021, 11:00 AM, Greater Free Gift Baptist Church. Visitation: Thursday, August 5, 2021, 5:00 – 8:00 PM at McFarland Funeral Home. Burial: Friday, August 6, 2021 at the NELA Veteran Cemetery, 2412 US-425 Rayville, LA 71269 under the direction of McFarland Funeral Company-Monroe.

Annie Mae Jones Keys, 92

Annie Mae Jones Keys, 92, Homemaker of Monroe, LA died Saturday July 31, 2021. Funeral Service: Saturday, August 7, 2021, 2:00 PM at The Living Gospel Church, 700 Montgomery St., West Monroe, LA 71291. Visitation: Friday, August 6, 2021, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at McFarland Funeral Home. Burial: Holly Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery Delco, LA under direction of McFarland Funeral Company-Monroe.

Bennie Franklin Lewis, 25

Bennie Franklin Lewis, 25, Construction of Monroe, LA died Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Arrangements incomplete under the direction of McFarland Funeral Company-Monroe.

Barbara Irene Johnson, 61

Barbara Irene Johnson, 61, Homemaker of Monroe, LA died Monday, August 2, 2021. Funeral Service: 2:00PM Sunday, August 8, 2021, 2:00 PM at King Solomon BC, 346 Huenefeld Rd., Monroe, LA. Visitation:Saturday, August 7, 2021, 6:00 -8:00 PM at McFarland Funeral Home. Burial: Monday August 9, 2021, 10:00 AM at Magnolia City Cemetery under the direction of McFarland Funeral Company-Monroe.