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Gallow funeral set for Saturday at Millers Chapel

January 5, 2018January 11, 2018 Free PressDeaths

Esther Gallow, the woman who wouldn’t take no for an answer, is dead.         Gallow one of the most effective advocates for poor people, died Monday night after an illness.         She was a fireball of optimism, energy, and  …

Esther Gallow, Funerals

Local beautician dies unexpectedly

November 16, 2017November 21, 2017 Free PressDeaths, Events

A local beauty shop owner died unexpectedly Monday after checking herself in the hospital.   Ronnesha Shannon, 27, was pronounced dead Monday after she went to local hospital complaining of chest pains.   Shannon texted family members to inform that…

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Deuce Newman Dies, former center director

November 6, 2017November 9, 2017 Free PressDeaths

The community is mourning the death of Eugene “Deuce” Newman who died Sunday of natural causes.   Newman was a prominent member of the Monroe Community. He was one of the first directors of the Marbles Recreation Center and worked…

Eugene Newman, Funerals

Homegoing celebration for Aaron “A.J.” Mitchell to be held

July 20, 2017August 22, 2017 Free PressDeaths

Homegoing celebration for Aaron (A.J.) Mitchell will be Friday, July 21, 2017, at 12:00 noon at the New Antioch Baptist Church 1905 Short Thomas Street, Monroe, La. Rev. John L. Russell Sr., Officiant. Wake services were held Thursday, July 20,…

Deaths, Funerals

Deaths: May 30- June 4, 2017

May 30, 2017June 17, 2017 Free PressDeaths

 Rev. Frank Jones, Sr., 83 Pastor/retired school bus driver, Delhi died Sunday, June 4, 2017. Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2017 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Delhi. Burial in Church Cemetery. Visitation 3:00-6:00pm Sunday in…

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Wife children learn of dad’s death through grapevine

December 3, 1999June 22, 2017 Free PressDeaths

Rosie Hicks of Monroe had been separated from her husband, Terry Hicks for 15 years. The separation was mutual. They stayed in contact over the years and he provided support for their three children. There were problems that kept them…

Deaths, Funerals, Rosie Hicks

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