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Death Notices for the week of November 24th

November 25, 2025December 2, 2025 Free PressDeaths

Leslie Wilson, 63, of Monroe, died November 19, 2025. Memorial Service will be Wednesday, 10:00 am November 26, 2025, at Smith Funeral Home Chapel under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Walter Bright, 77, of Oakland, CA, formerly of Monroe,…

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Death Notices for the week of November 17th

November 20, 2025November 19, 2025 Free PressDeaths

De’Angelo M. Shaw, 40, of Georgia, formerly of Monroe Military, died November 12, 2025. Service will be 11:00 am, Friday, November 21, 2025, at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Burial in Northeast LA Veterans Cemetery, Rayville, LA, under the…

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Death Notices for the week of November 10th

November 13, 2025November 12, 2025 Free PressDeaths

Carole Taylor, 75, transitioned from this life on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, in Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 4 pm to 6 pm on Friday, November 14, 2025, in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home. Funeral service…

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Death Notices for the week of November 3rd

November 6, 2025November 5, 2025 Free PressDeaths

Willie James English, Sr., 80, of Monroe, died October 19, 2025. Service will be 11:00 am Friday, November 07, 2025, at Spiritual Harvest Worship Center, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 pm on Thursday, November 06, 2025, at…

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Death Notices for the week of October 27th

October 30, 2025October 29, 2025 Free PressDeaths

Lonnie James Finley, 73, of Monroe, died October 21, 2025. Memorial Service will be 11:00 am Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Smith Funeral Home under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Reverend Leroy Lengyon, 92, of Monroe Painter died October…

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Local friends remembered in funeral services

October 23, 2025November 21, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Services for Lena Mae Dean, 62, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church, 301 Sherrouse Avenue. Burial will follow at Monroe City Cemetery at Desiard Street and South 20th…

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Community mourns recent deaths

October 16, 2025October 15, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Earline Shaw Weaver, 77, of Monroe, passed away on October 13, 2025. A retired employee of E.A. Conway Medical Center, she was known for her kindness and dedication. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.…

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