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On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, on the steps of Monroe City Hall, Monroe City Marshal Robert Cherry, his chief deputy, and city marshals were sworn in by Judge Alvin Sharp and Retired Judge Elvis Stout before family and friends. Monroe City Marshal Robert Cherry takes command from retiring City Marshal Wince Highshaw....
Stephanie Vallinda Henderson Russell McHenry was born to the late Michael Flood and Sophie Henderson-Roberson, on December 6, 1969 at E. A. Conway Hospital at Monroe, LA. Stephanie departed this life on Thursday, December 17, 2020 after a fatal accident. She was reared in Warden, LA (5 miles north of Delhi, LA). She was nicknamed "Midget" by her late grandfather Henry Henderson Sr. Stephanie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized. She united with the Palestine Missionary Baptist Church...
Betty Watson was a champion in her family. 2020 was a painful year for the Watson Family due to the loss of many family members. On November 30, 2020, God called home Betty's son Anthony Watson who passed away from heart condition complications. Anthony, an angel gone too soon passed away at a local hospital from COVID-19 on December 11, 2020. While the Watson family was mourning at the graveside services, the family lost their angel and family champion during services for her son. Left to...
Has anyone noticed anything different about 2021? No? I didn’t either. We may be in another decade of time, but we still have decades-old problems that go on year after year. There is still no peace on Earth, even though every December 25- 31, we say we want it, but somehow the effort to attain it continues to elude us. Is that by design for sinister reasons, or is it something that man may never attain? Take a look around the world and wait; look no further than the boundary lines of this nation. Racial, economic, and judicial disparity s...
P.E.E.P. (People Economics Education & Public Service) continues, "to bring light to dark places," following in the footsteps of the late legendary Benny Ausberry, P.E.E.P. brings hope to our community. On Saturday, December 18, 2020, the P.E.E.P. organization showered Christmas joy to those in need. Through the grace and mercy of God and sponsors, many families were blessed with bicycles and Christmas dinner with all the trimmings according to P.E.E.P. President Kenneth Wilson and his wife...
The family of Jakannis Golden laid their loved one to rest Saturday, January 2, 2021, following the news that the person who allegedly killed him has been captured. Golden was one of two individuals that were shot by the alleged gunman, Michael Jacobs, Jr., on Christmas Day, December 25, 2020. Both individuals have since died. The shooting allegedly occurred in the 2100 block of DeSiard St. in Monroe, LA, for reasons that are still unclear at press time. The other person killed by Jacobs was ide...
In the Black neighborhoods, shootings continue to victimize neighbors and families at an alarming rate. The shootings are not only traumatizing the victim's families, but all parties involved with retaliation recourses. According to police reports, police officers responded to a shooing at a residence in the 300 block of Jason Dr. in Monroe LA on Monday January 4, 2021. Upon arrival, police discovered two females shot outside. Samarius Colquitt 23, died while the second victim was in the...
Tilmon "Sonny" Taylor was a great guy who had others best interest ahead of his own. His demeanor was welcoming while his heart was for people. He was born on December 20, 1943 to Peter and Odie Taylor in Rayville LA being one of eight children. Tilmon transitioned from this life on December 19, 2020. He attended Eula D. Britton High School, then worked his way and graduated from Southern University in Baton Rouge LA. Upon graduating with a degree in special education, he embarked in a teaching...
Happy New Year! We get to see the sun in another year, and it makes me so glad to have you all with me for the ride. The year 2020 was a doozy! So much happened (and did not happen), but it is now behind us. We will still face many challenges that living in this world can bring whether there is a global pandemic or not. Our job is to deal with the changes life can bring with faith that we can get through. I am certainly faith-filled as we begin a new year again. If I can impart one thing to you, it is - do not be afraid to plan. Some people I...
A golden heart has stopped beating, hard work and loving hands put to rest; God broke our hearts to prove to us that he only takes the best. A heartfelt thank you to all for your prayers, calls kind words, and loving thoughts. The compassion and empathy that you have shown our family will never be forgotten and is genuinely appreciated. Brenda Delores Harris was born July 30, 1962 to the late Carrie Elaine Harris and Oliver Charles (O.C.) Willis. She departed this life Friday, December 25, 2020...
Blanche Luretta Goston Rodgers was born April 4, 1935 to the late Johnny and Lillian Goston in Monroe, LA. Blanche accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at Gaines Chapel Baptist Church, Rev H.S. Staten, pastor. She was converted to Catholicism at Little Flower Church in Monroe. She attended Bryant Addition School, Monroe Colored High, and graduated from Carroll High School. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Grambling State University. She moved to...
The late Legendary Irma DeTiege was a nobody who became somebody only by God's Grace and Mercy. She came from Riverton LA to Monroe LA traveling some of the hardest roads in life, while becoming a beacon of hope to the world. She lived it all coming up poor then making a place in the sun, where there's hope for everyone. Never forgetting where she came, she inspired more people of all colors than we'll ever know to rise. She told people how it was which made you rise or mad with her homespun...
Beginning January 4, 2020 Louisiana will receive the first doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. There are an extremely limited number of vaccines being made available. In Ouachita Parish, four pharmacies have received the vaccine: Brookshires Pharmacy #034: (318) 340-6470, 1801 N. 18th St., -RxONE St. Francis: (318) 966-7242, 309 Jackson St., Monroe LA; Parkway Pharmacy: (318) 812-2305, 10374 Hwy 165 North, Sterlington LA and Super 1 Pharmacy #602: (318) 325-3142, 2907 Cypress St., West Monroe LA. These vaccines are only available for: People 7...
The smoke from New Year's Eve fireworks has barely dissipated as people celebrated the incoming year 2021, has now been replaced by a shooting that had tragic consequences. Two local women were shot in the 300 block Jason Drive Monday January 4 that left one dead and the other with serious injuries. One of the women, Samarius Colquitt died from her wounds and the other unidentified(as of press time), was airlifted to a regional hospital according to media reports. The shooting was allegedly...
Family & friends; I am very happy and blessed to be alive and well to be able to greet you this 2021 New Year! May we life our purpose, living in the light! (1John 1:7 NLT) “But if we are living in the light, as god is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other and the blood of Jesus, his Son cleanses us from all sin.” The purpose of your time here on earth is not primarily about acquiring possessions, attaining status, achieving success or experiencing happiness. Those are secondary issues. Life is all about love with God and wit...
The Monroe Dispatch thanks all of you who allow the Monroe Dispatch Newspaper to come to your homes another year. It’s always a pleasure to serve you and for you to trust us as you have for 50 years being in the newspaper business. We look forward to serving you for years to come. Happy New Year 2021 from all of us while without our advertisers and you our subscribers there would be no Monroe Dispatch, “Praise God.” From all of us at the Monroe Dispatch Nate Reed, Frank, Jessica and Noah DeTiege, Eddie Gillis, Mary Roggerson, Perry Thoma...
2 Corinthians 5:17 | NIV 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! It’s time to “turn the page” away from 2020 & turn the page to 2021!!! Rejoice Beloved over the arrival of a New Year. A New Year with New Blessings, Promises, Healings, Hopes, Love, Joy, and Peace!!! Hallelujah!!! Let Christ “rule” in your heart and give you a NEW talk, a NEW walk, and a NEW Attitude. Say goodbye to 2020 in the “rear view “mirror of life and focus on...
Happy New Year! We get to see the sun in another year, and it makes me so glad to have you all with me for the ride. The year 2020 was a doozy! So much happened (and did not happen), but it is now behind us. We will still face many challenges that living in this world can bring whether there is a global pandemic or not. Our job is to deal with the changes life can bring with faith that we can get through. I am certainly faith-filled as we begin a new year again. If I can impart one thing to you, it is - do not be afraid to plan. Some people I...
Johnny Lister, 37 Johnny Lister of Monroe, LA Salesperson died Friday December 25, 2020. Visitation: 5:00pm-8:00pm Thursday January 7, 2021 at McFarland Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside Service: 11:30am Friday January 8, 2021 in Monroe City Cemetery under direction of McFarland Funeral Company of Monroe. Patrick Lee James Decator, 43 Patrick Lee James Decator of Monroe, LA Monroe City Deputy Clerk died Tuesday December 29, 2020. Visitation: 3:00pm-6:00pm Friday January 8, 2021 at Greater Free Gift BC. Services: 11:30am Saturday January 9, 2021...
Has anyone noticed anything different about 2021? No? I didn’t either. We may be in another decade of time, but we still have decades old problems that go on year after year. There is still no peace on Earth, even though every Dec. 25- 31, we say we want it, but somehow the effort to attain continues to elude us. Is that by design for sinister reasons or it is something that man may never attain? Take a look around the world and wait; look no further than boundary lines of this nation. Racial, economic and judicial disparity still exist on l...
Preston McHenry, Jr. 90, was born September 6, 1929 in Monroe LA to Preston Sr. and Ethel McHenry. Preston attended and graduated from Little Flower Academy in Monroe LA. He passed from this life December 27, 2019 in Tulsa OK. Preston served in the United States Army from 1951-1954. He was a decorated Korean War Veteran. Preston was a longtime member of High Dimension Evangelistic Church in Tulsa. He later joined and remained a member of St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church in Okmulgee...
By now, many of you have received the $600 stimulus check and possibly spent it. From all actuality, Democrats and Republicans could not agree on the payment, nor could they separate it from other political factors. Some have stated, “With all due respect, this doesn’t seem like a Republican versus Democrat issue. This seems to be a Senate versus the United States of America.” The business included in these actions were the $600 stimulus checks, the $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits, money to help small businesses meet employee payro...
Daniel Pratt 73, was born to Andrew Pratt and Ruby Dawson Pratt on September 13, 1947. Mr. Pratt departed this life on December 26, 2020. He confessed Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized at Cuba Missionary Baptist Church Bosco LA under the leadership of the late Rev. E.D. Nation. Mr. Pratt was loved by all the knew him especially places where he frequently visited. He was well known around Stamper's Barber Shop and pool hall where many knew him as Mr. Pratt. Hearts were saddened upon...
Neal Brown is thankful and blessed to have eyed and celebrate another thankful year. Neal is truly blessed while still reeling having another birthday. Happy birthday Neal Brown a Monroe Treasure! Happy New Year 2021!...
Trust in Jesus All Things are possible! Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving Southern Style Hot Breakfast & Lunch Daily Monday- Friday 6 am – 2:30 pm and Sat 7 am – 2 pm All Plates come with coffee or fountain drink Great Food! Great Service @ Reasonable Prices 2 locations Now Save #1 4399 Hwy 165 South Monroe, LA /318-737-7873 & Tiger Market Café 1800 Forsythe Ave Suite 1 Monroe, LA 71201/318-325-4000 Ms. Edna & Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Happy New Year! New Location-New Name-Same Quality Service! Got an old vehicle or...
Bundle of joy Kyrie Terrell Miller was welcomed to the world on November 25, 2020 weighting 7.5 oz 20 inches. Kyira is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Terrance and Kyira Miller, paternal grandparents Ms. Brenda Miller and Mr. Terry Baker, maternal grandparent Ms. Carla Mercy, paternal great grandparents Mrs. Irma Baker and the late Ms. Eddie Lee Bell and maternal great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Barbara Mercy. Welcome to the world Kyrie!...
Little Flower Academy in Monroe LA was a special place beginning in 1940-1968 for students' kindergarten to high school. The learning environment was second to none where those attending received the best education through a Franciscan investment into the Black Community which helped present the Catholic Faith. At Little Flower, students were taught discipline, values, respect, the ten commandments, sportsmanship, religion, music, the arts, drama and stage performance in a caring and nurturing...
