Ms. Mattie Wilson, 93, transitioned from this life on April 22, 2025, in Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 4 pm to 6 pm on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in the Chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise…
Category: Deaths
Service Monday for Trevon Lewis, 20
Services for Trevon Vashon Lewis, who passed away on April 13, 2025, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Parkview Church of Christ, located at 1706 Parkview Drive. A public visitation will take place on…
Services set Tuesday for Dewanna Jackson, 72
Funeral services for a mother of three adult children will be held Tuesday in Monroe. Services for Dewanna P. Jackson, 72, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, located at…
Death Notice for the week of April 21st
Ethel Marie Hughes, 61, of Monroe Factory Worker, died April 12, 2025. Service will be 1:00 PM Friday, April 25, 2025, at Christian Fellowship Assembly of God, Monroe, LA. No Visitation. Burial in Richwood Gardens, Monroe, LA, under the direction…
Services pending for Dr. Billye Burns, pioneer educator, politician
Services for Billye Goree Burns, a revered educator, public servant, mentor, and trailblazer, will be held over two days in West Monroe and Simsboro. Burns passed away on April 9, 2025. A public viewing will take place on Friday, April…
Lizzie Sharpe funeral slated, 90
Lizzie Mae Sharpe King, age 90, of Lithonia, Georgia and formerly of Monroe, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025. A devoted homemaker and cherished member of her family and community, Mrs. King lived a full and graceful life,…
Services held for Robert Jones, 78
Robert Lee Jones, 78, of Gonzales, Louisiana, a retired United States Marine Corps Sergeant, passed away on April 2, 2025. A proud veteran, loving father, and faithful friend, Mr. Jones was known for his strength, discipline, and unwavering love for…