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  • Legendary Lakers Star Elgin Baylor Remembered

    Mar 25, 2021

    Elgin Baylor 86, Hall of Fame star spent 14 years playing for the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers, died from natural causes on Monday March 22, 2021. Baylor was the No. 1 overall draft pick in 1958. Over his 14-year career, which he spent entirely with the Lakers, Baylor was an All-Star 11 times, was named to the All-NBA First Team 10 times, and was the Rookie of the Year in 1959. He and the Lakers went to the finals nine times during his career, finally winning in 1972. Baylor retired in 1972 and jumped into a coaching career just a few...

  • Moving to a New Home

    Mar 18, 2021

    Carroll, Grambling, and NFL standout Solomon Freelon was born to the late Lucille Freelon and Solomon Freelon Sr. on February 19, 1951 in Monroe, LA. Solomon went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. He attended Little Flower Academy and graduated from Carroll High School and Grambling State University. Solomon was a goal-oriented person. He realized his ticket for success early in life and set his sights on fulfilling his dreams. He left Little Flower Academy to pursue a...

  • Forever in Our Hearts

    Mar 18, 2021

    Sunrise, December 21, 1963 Sunset, March 14, 2021 Charles "Beanie" Wilson, 57, was a good guy who made his way to his eternal home on Sunday, March 14, 2021. He was the son of the Margaret Hill and the late Tommy Lee Blocks. Charles attended Berg Jones Lane Elementary School and Wossman High School. He found Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Triumph Baptist Church in Monroe, LA, under the leadership of Rev. Eddie Stewart. He was a great dad raising one stepdaughter Latoyia...

  • Irma Faye Griffin - Loving, Patient, Hardworking

    Mar 18, 2021

    Irma Faye Robinson-Griffin was born September 14, 1954 to Mrs. Lena Robinson Carter of Monroe, LA and the late Jack Ashley of Rayville, LA. Irma was mostly known and referred to as "Faye". She transitioned from this earthly life on February 6, 2021. Irma attended Eula D. Britton School where she befriended life long friends. Irma "Faye" accepted Christ at an early age. She had her own unique relationship with the Lord. Irma attended Rankin Chapel AME Church during her earlier years. Later she...

  • Deaths

    Mar 18, 2021

    Autrey Hadley 80 Autrey Hadley of Monroe LA Teacher died Sunday March 14, 2021. Services are Saturday March 20, 2021 at 2pm at King Jesus Worship Center Monroe LA. Visitation in 1-4pm Friday March 19, and 9am-1pm Saturday at Miller Funeral Home Monroe LA. Laura Bell Thomas Finley, 82 Laura Bell Thomas Finley of Delhi, LA Homemaker died Wednesday March 10, 2021. Service: 12 Noon Friday March 19, 2021 at Epps COGIC 187 Locust Street Epps, LA. Burial: Mount Zion BC Cemetery, 162 Calloway RD, Delhi, LA. Visitation: 3:00pm-6:00pm Thursday March 18,...

  • Deaths

    Mar 4, 2021

    JASON FISCHER, 38 Jason Fischer of Monroe.LA died February 23, 2021. Visitation: Little Flower Church, 600 S. 16th Street in Monroe on Sunday, March 7 from 4-7 PM with COVID-19 restrictions. Burial: Illinois on March 9. Michael Dewayne Hall, Infant Michael Dewayne Hall infant son of Erika LaShon Hall died Saturday December 12, 2020. Graveside Service: 10:30AM Thursday March 4, 2021 at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe under direction of McFarland Funeral Company. Lula Green, 69 Lula Green of Bastrop, LA Homemaker died Tuesday March 2, 2021....

  • Forever in Our Heart, Mind & Spirit

    Mar 4, 2021

    Jerald S. Armstard was born on December 19, 1952 to Mack N Armstard (father) and Savannah Armstard (mother) in Monroe LA. She went on in life relocating to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, started a family and continued her education. Later on, after graduating from Job Corp, she began her career in healthcare where she worked 30+ years at Oklahoma University Medical Center. A book of tales could be written about this extraordinary life. Jerald loved to dance everywhere she went, whether it was at...

  • Deaths

    Feb 25, 2021

    Apostle Ruth Chimney White, 79 Apostle Ruth Chimney White of Tulsa, Oklahoma Clergy died February 13, 2021. Service will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday February 27, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Garrison, Garrison, Texas. Visitation will be 3:30 until 6:30 P.M., Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Burial will be in the Mount Moriah Cemetery, Garrison, Tx. Warren Darrell Douglas, 76 Warren Darrell Douglas of Monroe, LA Truck Driver died February 12, 2021. Graveside Service will be 11:00 A.M., Friday February 26, 2021 at...

  • Deaths

    Feb 25, 2021

    Apostle Ruth Chimney White, 79 Apostle Ruth Chimney White of Tulsa, Oklahoma Clergy died February 13, 2021. Service will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday February 27, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Garrison, Garrison, Texas. Visitation will be 3:30 until 6:30 P.M., Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Burial will be in the Mount Moriah Cemetery, Garrison, Tx. Warren Darrell Douglas, 76 Warren Darrell Douglas of Monroe, LA Truck Driver died February 12, 2021. Graveside Service will be 11:00 A.M., Friday February 26, 2021 at...

  • Deaths

    Feb 18, 2021

    Carrie Tucker-Coffey, 87 Carrie Tucker-Coffey formerly of Monroe, LA Nutritionist died Sunday February 14, 2021. Service: 11:00AM Friday February 26, 2021 at Greater Free Gift BC. Visitation: 9:00AM- 11:00AM Friday February 26,2021 at the church. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens under direction of McFarland Funeral Company Monroe. Floyd Owens, Jr., 102. Floyd Owens, Jr. of Monroe, LA Laborer died Sunday February 14. 2021. Services incomplete under direction of McFarland Funeral Company Monroe. Tobias Bolton, Jr., 80. Tobias Bolton, Jr. of...

  • Sister Jessie Mae Hollins Jones Celebration of Life

    Feb 18, 2021

     Sister Jessie Mae Hollins Jones was born January 13, 1928. She entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 23, 2021 in Dallas, TX. Celebration Services for 93 years of life for Sister Jones were conducted on February 1, 2021 at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home of Dallas, TX. Reverend William E. Armstrong, pastor of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church of West Monroe, officiated and delivered the eulogy. Sister Jones r...

  • Someday We'll Be Together...Supreme Mary Wilson

    Feb 18, 2021

    Singer Mary Wilson 76, who co-founded the legendary Motown group The Supremes, died suddenly Monday night February 8, 2021 at her home in Henderson, Nevada. Wilson died of hypertensive atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, a condition related to high blood pressure, At 15, Wilson was a founding member of the hit-making group that started as a quartet called The Primettes – formed with her Detroit housing project neighbor Diana Ross, Betty McGlown and Florence Ballard. The Primettes lobbied M...

  • Deaths

    Feb 11, 2021

    Kendrick Louvell Jackson, 2 Kendrick Louvell Jackson son of Kenneth Sr. and Shamekia Renee Jackson of Dallas, TX died Friday February 5, 2021. Services: 11:00AM Saturday February 13, 2021 in McFarland Funeral Chapel. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens under direction of McFarland Funeral Company of Monroe. Kaylee Lynette Draper, Infant Baby Kaylee Lynette Draper 11-month-old daughter of SharKendria Draper died Monday February 1, 2021. Graveside Services: Friday February 13, 2021 at Richwood Memorial Gardens Arrangements under direction of...

  • Deaths

    Feb 4, 2021

    Vanazuela Waii Ricks, 31 Vanazuela Waii Ricks of Monroe, LA died January 27, 2021. Graveside Service: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday February 2, 2021 at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA. Visitation: 5 - 6 P.M., Monday February 1, 2021 at Smith Funeral Home under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Larry Reed, 69 Larry Reed of Desoto, TX TSA died January 21, 2021. Graveside Service: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday February 3, 2021 at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA. Visitation: 3 - 5 P.M., Tuesday February 2; 2021 at Smith Funeral Home under the dire...

  • Sincere Thanks

    Feb 4, 2021

    The Carroll Family wishes to express our sincere thanks and gratitude for the outpouring of love, support and prayers. We are elated to know that so many people loved and cared for loved one Sister Everliner Carroll and family. Your loving thoughts, kindness, gestures of love and concern during our time of bereavement will never be forgotten....

  • Deaths

    Jan 28, 2021

    Donald Bolden, 71 Donald Bolden of Monroe, LA Carpenter died Monday January 25, 2021. Services incomplete under direction of McFarland Funeral Company Monroe. Everliner Carroll, 97 Everliner Carroll of Monroe, LA Domestic Engineer died Sunday, January 24, 2021. Services: 2:00PM Saturday January 30, 2021 at Greater Free Gift BC. Burial: Richwood Memorial Garden under direction of McFarland Funeral Company Monroe. Louise Mae Northern, 72 Louise Mae Northern of Magnolia, Arkansas (Formerly of Delhi) Homemaker died Thursday January 21,2021....

  • Deaths

    Jan 21, 2021

    Shelia Lewis, 74 Shelia Lewis of Monroe, LA Homemaker died January 12, 2021. Graveside Service: 11 AM January 19, 2021 at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood, LA under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home. Shirley Ann Jones, 70 Shirley Ann Jones of Monroe, LA Hollywood Snack Bar died Sunday January 17, 2021. Arrangements incomplete under direction of McFarland Funeral Company of Monroe. Bernice Riggs, 79 Bernice Riggs of Tallulah, LA Receptionist died Friday January 15, 2021. Graveside Services: Tuesday January 19, 2021 at New...

  • Deaths

    Jan 14, 2021

    Clyde Savage, 90 Clyde Savage of West Monroe, LA Retired Construction Worker died Wednesday January 6, 2021. Visitation: 1:30-4:30PM Thursday January 14, 2021 at McFarland Funeral Home Monroe Graveside Service: 11:00AM Friday at Richwood Memorial Gardens under arrangements of McFarland Funeral Company of Monroe. JaQuay M. Cleveland, 25 JaQuay M. Cleveland of Delhi, LA Fast Food died Saturday January 9, 2021. Visitation: 12:30-3:30PM Friday January 15, 2021 in Delhi Funeral Home. Graveside Service: 1:00PM Saturday January 16, 2021. Philadelphia...

  • Deaths

    Jan 7, 2021

    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...

  • Deaths

    Dec 17, 2020

    Kathryn O'Neal-Elmore, 71 Kathryn O'Neal-Elmore of Ohio, formally Monroe, LA Homemaker died Wednesday December 9, 2020. Service: 2:00PM Saturday in McFarland Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 10:00AM-1:00PM Friday December 18, 2020 in McFarland Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens under direction McFarland Funeral Company Monroe. Michael L. Jackson, 45 Michael L. Jackson of Monroe, LA Musician died Tuesday December 8, 2020. Services: 11:00AM Saturday, December 19, 2020 at North Monroe BC. Visitation: 5:00-8:00PM Friday...

  • Deaths

    Dec 10, 2020

    Clarence Holiday, 92 Clarence Holiday of Monroe, LA -Transportation Driver died Sunday, December 6, 2020. Arrangements Incomplete under direction of McFarland Funeral Company Monroe. Sherry Jackson, 70 Sherry Jackson of Delhi, LA -Homemaker died Saturday, December 5, 2020. Graveside Services: 10:00am Thursday December 10, 2020 at St. John Community Cemetery in Delhi under direction of McFarland Funeral Company Delhi. Clinton Antonio Maiden, 28 Clinton Antonio Maiden of Monroe, LA - Fast Foods died Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Graveside Services...

  • Deaths

    Dec 3, 2020

    Inez Kims Thomas, 76 Inez Kims Thomas of Monroe, LA died November 26, 2020. Services: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 5, 2020 at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 6:00 until 7:30 P.M., Friday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Carolyn Denise Dade, 63 Carolyn Denise Dade of West Monroe, LA -Nurse’s Aide died November 29, 2020. Graveside Service: 11AM Saturday December 5, 2020. Burial: H...

  • Deaths

    Nov 26, 2020

    Betty Rose Nelson, 64 Betty Rose Nelson of Las Vegas, Nevada formerly of West Monroe, LA -Credit Analyst died November 17, 2020. Visitation: 2:00 P.M until 4:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Smith Funeral Home. Services: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Gwendolyn Theus, 64 Gwendolyn Theus of Delhi, LA - Home Health died Monday November 23, 2020. Arrangements incomplete under direction of...

  • Deaths

    Nov 19, 2020

    Margie Harris Davis, 73 Margie Harris Davis of Monroe, LA Homemaker died November 11, 2020. Visitation: 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., Friday November 20, 2020 at Smith Funeral Home. Charles Leonard Mardis, 71 Charles Leonard Mardis of Choudrant, LA Computer Programmer died November 15, 2020. Graveside Service: 2:00 P.M., Saturday November 21, 2020 at St. Rest Cemetery, Choudrant, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Visitation: 6:30 until 7:30 P.M., Friday November 20, 2020 at Smith Funeral Home. Kimbrey Renee Warren, 53 Kimbrey Renee Warren of...

  • Deeply Missed

    Nov 19, 2020

    Just one more time, we wish we could hear your voice. Unfortunately, life hasn't Given us that choice. We feel lost and dazed. In memories, we seek solace. For your hugs, will forever be our happy place. Happy heavenly birthday Paw Paw Lacey Hodge. Love your sons Davarius & LaceDarius you are truly missed....

  • Mother Willie Whitfield- Polk's Homegoing

    Nov 19, 2020

    November 16, 1936 - November 15, 2020 Mother Polk was a member of Triumph Baptist Church Monroe LA. She was a faithful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and Servant of God. Funeral services are Tuesday November 24, 2020 at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church Hwy 165 S. Monroe LA. Vsitation is Monday November 23, 3-5pm at Smith Funeral Home Monroe LA....

  • Deaths

    Nov 12, 2020

    Jessie Mae Woods Bell, 91 Jessie Mae Woods Bell of Detroit, MI formerly of Calhoun, LA, Sales Associate, died November 1, 2020 in North Las Vegas, NV. Service: 12:00 Noon, Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Hester's Central State Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe, LA. Burial: Lanes Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Downsville, LA. Visitation: Friday, November 13, 2020 from 1:00PM until 3:00PM at Hester's Central State Funeral Home. Kendrick Derrill Oliver, 41 Kendrick Derrill Oliver of Monroe, LA Laborer died Wednesday November 4, 2020. Graveside...

  • Sincere Thanks

    Nov 5, 2020

    The family of Ms. Hellen Allen offer their sincere gratitude to the many church members, friends, and community who provided emotional support. We would like to thank you for your prayers, gifts of love, and other acts of kindness shown during our time of sorrow. Allen & Hall Families...

  • Deaths

    Nov 5, 2020

    DeVontae Green,17 DeVontae Green of Monroe, LA Student died Sunday November 1, 2020. Services incomplete under directions of McFarland Funeral Company of Monroe. NyAsia AaLiya Williams, Infant NyAsia AaLiya Williams infant daughter of Antoine White and Chaquita Latrice Williams died Saturday October 31, 2020. Graveside Services: 10:00AM Thursday November 5, 2020 at Monroe Riverview under directions of McFarland Funeral Company of Monroe. Willie McGhee, 82 Willie McGhee of Monroe, LA Laborer died Saturday October 31, 2020 Services incomplete...

  • Deaths

    Oct 29, 2020

    Murray Washington Sr. 79 Murray Washington Sr. Monroe, LA Murray Washington Sr. who was a paper mill foreman died on October 21, 2020. Service will be 11 am Saturday October 31, 2020 Greater New Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday October 30, 2020 from 2pm until 5:30pm at Hester Central State Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Service is provided under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home. Helen Mae Allen, 71 Helen Mae Allen of Monroe, LA Educator died October 25,...

  • In Loving Memory

    Oct 29, 2020

    Happy 95th Heavenly Birthday- October 26, 2020 we, celebrate this virtuous woman of God who transitioned to her heavenly home at 94 in May of this year. This time last year we were rejoicing at her birthday celebration and today you are gone! Mama, your presence is missed tremendously but you shall live in our hearts and memories forever. Proverbs 31 Woman- Yes, Her Children arise up and call her blessed...many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all. We love you! Bessie Willis &...

  • Celebration of Life

    Oct 29, 2020

    Sister Brenda Faye Wheeler-Reese was born on January 21, 1955 to the late Eddie Lines and the late Leola Wheeler in Bastrop LA. She confessed her hope in Christ at an early age. Brenda attended the historical Morehouse Elementary School while graduating from Our Lady Help of Christian (OLHC). As a student at OLHC, she was a standout basketball star and surefire three-point shooter. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Paul Reese Jr in March of 1973. To this union two amazing beautiful daughters,...

  • Deaths

    Oct 22, 2020

    Earnest O’neal William, Sr., 78 Earnest O’neal William, Sr., 78 of Monroe, LA, Truck Driver, died October 15, 2020. Graveside service will be 11:00 AM, Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Richwood Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Visitation will be 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Friday, October 23, 2020. Gwendolyn Ann Guillory, 60 Gwendolyn Ann Guillory, 60 of West Monroe, LA, Counselor, died October 18, 2020. Service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1:00 - 3:00 PM, Friday, October 23,...

  • Portrait of a Good Life

    Oct 22, 2020

    Mrs. Mae Bell Turner Carter was the third child born to the union of Orah Johnson Turner and Sam Turner, Sr. on August 18, 1929 in Delhi LA. She grew up with her seven siblings on the family farm. She was graceful in appearance and delicate in physique; thus, Mrs. Becky Kie Tagger her "Beaut"(Beautiful) while it stuck throughout her life. Mae Bell was very partial to meat and not to heat. Her days in the field were limited. She was relegated to house duty much to the chagrin of her other...

  • Deaths

    Oct 15, 2020

    Ka'Janne' An'Jewell Lindsey, Ka'Janne' An'Jewell Lindsey of Monroe, LA Student died Thursday October 1, 2020. Graveside Service: 10:00 AM Saturday October 17, 2020 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of McFarland Funeral Company Monroe. An'Janne' Marie Lindsey, 11 An'Janne' Marie Lindsey of Monroe, LA Student died Thursday October 1, 2020. Graveside Service: 10:00 AM Saturday October 17, 2020 at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under direction of McFarland Funeral Company Monroe. Alma Lee Collins-Longino, 74 Alma Lee...

  • Forever in Our Hearts

    Oct 15, 2020

    In loving memory of Norman K. Bias November 16, 2020 Photo Norman K. Bias...

  • Deaths

    Oct 8, 2020

    Tony Hicks Tony Hicks died recently. Visitation will be 1:00 - 6:00 PM, Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Smith Funeral Home. Service will be 11:00 AM, Friday, October 9, 2020 at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Walter T. Barnes, 63 Walter T. Barnes, 63, Truck Driver, died September 30, 2020. Visitation will be 5:00 - 6:00 PM, Friday, October 9, 2020 at Smith Funeral Home. Service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Triumph Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Burial will be in the Richwood Memorial...

  • In Loving Memory of My Wonderful Son

    Oct 8, 2020

    Of all the special gifts in life, however great or small, to have you as my Son was the greatest gift of all. A special time, a special face, a special Son, I can't replace. With an aching heart, I whisper low, I miss you Son And love you so ...Mama...

  • Deaths

    Oct 1, 2020

    George Jordan, 73 George Jordan of Monroe, LA -Retired Graphic Packaging died Monday September 21, 2020. Services: 11:00AM Saturday October 3, 2020 at Greater Free Gift BC under direction of McFarland Funeral Company of Monroe. Alexis Francoise Rogers, 37 Alexis Francoise Rogers of Atlanta, GA (formerly of Monroe) -TV/Film Make-Up Artist died Wednesday September 23, 2020. Services: 1:30PM Saturday October 3, 2020, at Walk In The Word Church. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation: Friday October 2, 2020 under direction of McFarland...

  • Deaths

    Sep 24, 2020

    Donald Ray Fields, 56 Donald Ray Fields of Monroe, LA -Singer Mighty Gospel Aires died Friday September 18, 2020. Services: 11:00 am Saturday September 26, 2020 at Greater Free Gift BC. Visitation: 5:00pm-8:00pm Friday September 25, 2020 at Greater Free Gift BC. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens under directions of McFarland Funeral Company Monroe. Willie Wayne Lewis, 69 Willie Wayne Lewis of Monroe, LA - Retired Monroe City Worker died Friday September 18, 2020. Graveside Services: 1:00PM Saturday September 26, 2020 at Richwood Memorial...

  • Deaths

    Sep 17, 2020

    King Judah Zechariah Ben Israel (Terry Nelson), 52 King Judah Zechariah Ben Israel (Terry Nelson), 52, Security Officer, died Thursday, September 10, 2020.Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 PM, Thursday, September 17, 2020 at McFarland Funeral Home Chapel. Service and Burial will be 1:00 PM, Friday, September 18, 2020 at Plum Hill Cemetery in Eros, LA. Arrangements are under the direction of McFarland Funeral Companies. Pinkie Lee Knox, 76 Pinkie Lee Knox, 76, Homemaker, of Tallulah, LA died Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Visitation is scheduled for 9...

  • Thank You for Answering

    Sep 17, 2020

    We have all received one gracious blessing after another John 1:16 NLT Thank you Monroe Dispatch for the lovely story about my twin Kenneth Ray Sampson. I wanted closure while God blessed me with special people to help. My family really appreciated the Monroe Dispatch kindness. God bless the Monroe Dispatch. My family now has a "new beginning"45 years later, thanks Corinthia F. Sampson WA. Photo Kenneth Ray Sampson...

  • Deaths

    Sep 10, 2020

    Moses Beal, 72 Moses Beal of Rayville, LA -Anodize, died September 7, 2020. Graveside Services: Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 11:00am at New Bethel Cemetery in Mangham, LA. Drive Thru Visitation: Friday, September 11, 2020 from 4:00-6:00pm at Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville, LA under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home. Lee Ethel Scott, 85 Lee Ethel Scott of Bastrop, LA -Cook, died September 3, 2020. Graveside Services: Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 1:30pm at Jerusalem Cemetery in Mer Rouge, LA. Drive Thru Visitation: Saturday, September...

  • Thompson's Last Game

    Sep 3, 2020

    John Thompson, famed African-American Basketball Coach, has now gotten his wings after passing at age 78. He died on August 30, 2020. "Big John" as he was affectionately known, had significant success as Georgetown University's Head Basketball Coach. Big John was born and raised in Washington, DC where he attended Archbishop Carroll High School and played basketball. After high school he attended Providence College, and then went on to play in the NBA for the Boston Celtics along with Bill...

  • Deaths

    Aug 27, 2020

    Ardis Finley, 88 Ardis Finley of Monroe, LA died August 14, 2020. Service: 12:00 P.M., Friday at Adile Cemetery, Alto, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Elaine Clay, 68 Elaine Clay of Monroe, LA died August 21, 2020. Visitation (Drive Through Only): 9:00 A.M., until 2:00 P.M., Friday August 28, 2020 at Smith Funeral Home. John Calvin Dixon, 69 John Calvin Dixon of Monroe, LA Custodian died August 19, 2020. Visitation (Drive Through): 6:30 until 7:30 P.M., Friday August 28, 2020. Service: 11:00 A.M., Saturday August 29, 2020 at...

  • Lincoln Custodian Passes

    Aug 27, 2020

    Former Lincoln Elementary School Custodian John Calvin Dixon 69, of Monroe, LA died August 19, 2020. Visitation (Drive Through): 6:30 until 7:30 P.M., Friday August 28, 2020. Service: 11:00 A.M., Saturday August 29, 2020 at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home Photo John Calvin Dixon...

  • Deaths

    Aug 20, 2020

    Susizette Marie Nelson, 62 Susizette Marie Nelson of Monroe, LA -Homemaker died Tuesday August 18, 2020. Services incomplete under direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe. Castes Lovan Seale, 60 Castes Lovan Seales of Winnsboro, LA – Woodwork died Monday August 7, 2020. Services incomplete under direction of Funerals by McFarland of Delhi. Bobbie Ann Laws, 68 Homemaker Bobbie Ann Laws of Monroe, LA -Homemaker died Saturday, August 15, 2020. Services: 2:00PM Saturday August 22, 2020 at McFarland Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 1...

  • Farewell Maggie Nabors

    Aug 13, 2020

    Graveside service for Maggie Nabors, 89 will be held Saturday, August 15, 2020at 1:00 pm at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Drive through visitation Friday, August 14, from 12-1:30 pm at Smith Funeral Home. Maggie was born in Ferriday, La to the late Mary Dorsey and Solomon Overton. Maggie later relocated to Monroe, La. She was a member of Christian Fellowship Assembly of God, Pastors Frank & Sandra Stewart. She leaves to cherish her memory seven children: Carolyn Handy, Mitchelle, Dianne, Deborah,...

  • Deaths

    Aug 13, 2020

    Glenda Hill, 50 Glenda Hill of Monroe, LA -Cafeteria Worker died Thursday August 6, 2020. Arrangements incomplete under direction McFarland of Monroe. Johnny A. Boose, Jr., 49 Johnny A. Boose, Jr. of Delhi, LA -Operator, died August 8, 2020. Drive thru Services: Saturday, August 15, 2020 from 4:00-7:00pm at Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville, LA under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Rayville, LA. Eugene Lee, 75 Eugene Lee of Detroit, MI., formally of Collinston, LA -Welder, died August 1, 2020. Graveside Services: Saturday, August 15,...

  • Bernadine Ware Staten's Final Rites

    Aug 6, 2020

    Bernadine Ware Staten, the last-born child of six of the late Luke Ware and late Everist Watkins Ware, was born in Monroe, LA on July 23, 1957. Bernadine departed this life on July 28, 2020. Bernadine accepted Christ at an early age at her family’s church, St. Matthews Church of Christ Holiness in Monroe, LA. Bernadine attended Swayze Elementary School before attending Ouachita and Richwood Junior High Schools. Bernadine went on to graduate from Richwood High School in 1975. Upon her graduation, Bernadine attended Northeast Louisiana U...

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