Deaths

Vicki Theresa Ellis, 62 of Monroe, LA RN died March 9, 2023. Service: 3:30 PM Tuesday March 21, 2023 at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 6:00 until 7:00 PM Monday March 20, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

Val Gene Purnell, 79 of Monroe, LA Cook died March 12, 2023. Service: 11:00 AM Thursday March 23, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation: 6:00 until 7:00 PM Wednesday March 22, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

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