Verna Cheffin-Robinson, 62, transitioned from this life on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, in Monroe, Louisiana. Ms. Robinson was a graduate of Carroll High School class of 1981. She leaves to cherish her memory two (2) daughters: Candra Robinson and Latisha Ricard, and one (1) son; Rugeley E. Robinson. There will not be a public homegoing ceremony for Ms. Verna Robinson.
Betty Ann Ethridge, 79, transitioned from this life on Sunday, August 20, 2023, in Monroe, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Antioch Baptist Church, 5075 Highway 361 Goudeau, Louisiana. Interment will immediately follow at the Antioch Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm on Friday, September 1, 2023, in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana.
Vernell Ross services will be held at the Miller Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 1, 2023. Visitation will be in the Miller Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, August 31, 2023, from 1-6 PM. He’s going to the Richwood Memorial Garden in Monroe, LA.
Barbara Mercy services will be held at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Visitation will be in the Miller Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, September 1, 2023, from 3-6 PM. She’s going to the Richwood Memorial Garden in Monroe, LA.
Burnie Simmons Jr. will have visitation in the Miller Funeral Home Chapel from 11:00-11:30 AM on September 6, 2023. He’s going to the Northeast Veterans Cemetery.
Doris Gail Moore, 72, of Monroe, LA, died August 21, 2023. Service will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 3:00 until 5:00 PM Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Smith Funeral Home. Burial in Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
David Lee Perry, 65 of San Bernardino, Calif formerly of Monroe, LA died August 12, 2023. Service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Friday, September 1, 2023, at Smith Funeral Home. Burial in Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
Loretta Grimes, 60 of Monroe, LA died August 25, 2023. Service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12:00 until 3:00 PM Friday, September 1, 2023, at Smith Funeral Home. Burial in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, LA, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
James Bynum, 70, of Monroe, LA, died August 27, 2023. Service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Tried Stone Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be from 3:00 until 5:00 PM. Friday, September 1, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial in Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
