Funeral services for the matriarch of one of Monroe’s most well-known families, Helen Walker Green, will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She died on February 4, 2025. She was 87 years old. Her…
Category: Deaths
Saturday services set for Bessie Mae Smith Bowers
Bessie Mae Smith Bowers, a State of Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita Election Commissioner and retired educator with Monroe City Schools, transitioned on February 6, 2025. Service arrangements are as follows: Visitation: Friday, February 14, 2025, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm…
Saturday services set for Roosevelt E. Willis, Jr.
With hearts full of love, we honor the life of Roosevelt E. Willis, Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and servant of God. Born in Monroe, Louisiana, Roosevelt’s deep faith guided his life, leading him to serve his community and…
Death Notices for the week of February 10th
Eric Renard Hall, 51, of Monroe died February 04, 2025. Service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 PM on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Smith Funeral…
Services for Monroe native Jennifer Elliott, 79
Houston– Jennifer C. Elliott, 79, Houston, Texas, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 19, 2025. She was born on February 26, 1945, to Robert L. Crane and Ethel Cole. Jennifer Elliott was a loving wife, daughter, and devoted mother…
Saturday Services set for Agnes W. Butler, 94
Family, friends, and members of the community will gather this weekend to celebrate the life and legacy of Agnes Butler, a beloved wife and lifelong servant to others. Her funeral will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 2:30…
Services held for “LA” Williams, 77
The homegoing service for Larry “LA” Williams, 77, of Monroe, was held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. A visitation took place from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Friday, January…