Johnny R. Powell, 67, transitioned from this life on June 27, 2023, in Monroe, Louisiana. Graveside service was held at 11 am on Friday, June 30, 2023, in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, Louisiana, under the direction of Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana.
Roosevelt Coleman, 54, transitioned from this life on June 28, 2023, in Monroe, Louisiana. Funeral service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Triumph Baptist Church, 800 Girod Street, Monroe, Louisiana. Burial will immediately follow at Magnolia Cemetery located on DeSiard Street, Monroe, Louisiana.
Nazrea Colvin, 100, transitioned from this life on June 26, 2023, in Monroe, Louisiana. This centenarian funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, July 8, 2023, in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana. Burial will immediately follow at Magnolia Cemetery located on DeSiard Street, Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 1 pm to 5 pm on July 7, 2023, in the chapel of Hester’s Funeral Home.
Rashawn Zaire Sims, 16, transitioned from this life on June 27, 2023, in Monroe, Louisiana. Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Zion Spring Baptist Church, 913 Powell Street, Monroe, Louisiana. Burial will immediately follow at Magnolia Cemetery located on DeSiard Street, Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 1 pm to 5 pm on Friday, July 7, 2023, in the chapel of Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana.
Chris Jerome Cooper, 39, of Little Rock, Arkansas, formerly of West Monroe, LA Laborer, died June 22, 2023. Visitation only from 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday, July 7, 2023, at Smith Funeral Home.
Kelssie J’Nycole Maze, 23, of Monroe, LA Retail, died June 24, 2023. Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Friday, July 7, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
Robert Wayne Carter, 63, of Monroe, LA City Worker, died June 26, 2023. Service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be from 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday, July 7, 2023, at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be 11:00 AM Monday, July 10, 2023, in the Northeast Veteran Cemetery, Rayville, LA, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
Keshun Cordell Thompson, 16, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Monroe, LA, died June 23, 2023. Service will be 11:00 AM, Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 3:00 until 5:00 PM Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Smith Funeral Home.
