Shameika Ni’Cole Smith, 38, transitioned from this earthly home on March 19, 2026. Visitation will be from 3 pm to 6 pm on Friday, March 27, 2026, in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana. Funeral services will be at 11 am on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana. Burial will immediately follow at Richwood Memorial Garden, 2705 Richwood Road #2, Monroe. LA.
Anthony Lavelle Birden, 65, of Monroe, Electrician, died March 17, 2026. Service will be 11:00 am Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 pm, Friday, March 27, 2026, at Smith Funeral Home. Burial in Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
Ralph Wilbert Bigsby, 72, of West Monroe, Landscaper, died March 16, 2026. Service will be 11:00 am Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 pm, Friday, March 27, 2026, at Smith Funeral Home. Burial in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, LA, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
Rufus Oneal Collins, Jr., 58, of Monroe, Maintenance Worker, died March 21, 2026. Service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm, Friday, March 27, 2026, at Smith Funeral Home. Burial in Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
Margie Lee Sherman, 77, of Monroe Healthcare Worker, died March 21, 2026. Service will be 2:30 pm Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 6:00 until 7:30 pm, Friday, March 27, 2026, at Smith Funeral Home. Burial in Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
LaTonya Danyelle Elmore, 51, of Monroe, Rehabilitation Counsellor Associate, died March 23, 2026. Service will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 pm, Monday, March 30, 2026, at Smith Funeral Home. Burial in Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
