Joyce Renae Sims, a dedicated local educator, passed away on June 12, 2026, at the age of 58. A celebration of her life and service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at St. Paul Missionary…
Category: Deaths
Death Notices for the week of June 22nd
Tony Frith, 27, transitioned from this life on June 21, 2026. A public viewing will be from 4 pm to 6 pm on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home Chapel, 811 Louise Anne Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana.…
Memorial service for Harold P. Gibson, Jr.
The family of Mr. Harold P. Gibson, Jr. announces that a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 200 S. 22nd & Wood Streets, Monroe, Louisiana 71203. Reverend Eddie…
Death Notices for the week of June 13th
Melvin Gene Ross, Jr, age 85, transitioned from this life on June 12, 2026, in Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 4 pm to 6 pm at St James Baptist Church, 2665 Richwood Road…
Funeral services set for Lanell Armstrong, wife of former Mayoral Candidate Ray Armstrong
Funeral service for Mrs. LaNell Fuller Armstrong, 70, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 1:00PM Friday, June 19, 2026, at First West in Feazel Chapel with Dr. Mark Fenn officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd.…
Celebrating the Life of Frank McGraw, Sr.
Funeral services for Frank McGraw, Sr., will be held Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Avenue Baptist Church, 500 South 11th Street, Monroe. Visitation will be held Friday, June 12, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at…
Services planned for Dorothy Smith
Friends and family are mourning the passing of Dorothy Smith, a beloved local resident remembered by family and neighbors as a cornerstone of her community, known for her extraordinary generosity and gentle nature. Arrangements have been finalized for her upcoming…