Michael W. Wallace, 63, transitioned from this life on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Monroe, LA. Visitation will be held from 4 pm to 6 pm on Friday, July 25, 2025, in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home. Burial will immediately follow at Richwood Memorial Gardens.
Rachelle L. Jefferson, 39, of Monroe, died July 09, 2025. Service will be 11:00 am Saturday, July 26, 2025, at First Pilgrim Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 6:00 to 7:30 pm on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Smith Funeral Home. Burial in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, LA, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
James Earl Willis, 69, of Monroe, died July 14, 2025. Service will be 2:30 pm Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Smith Funeral Home. Burial in Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
Anthony Thomas, Jr., 78, of Sterlington, died July 16, 2025. Service will be 2:30 pm Saturday, July 26, 2025, at St. James Baptist Church, Sterlington, LA. Visitation is 11:00 am until 1:00 pm, Friday, July 25, 2025, at Smith Funeral Home. Burial in Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
Emma Lewis Daniel, 86, of West Monroe, died July 17, 2025. Service will be 2:30 pm Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Visitation is 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Burial in Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
Barbara Wilson, 81, transitioned from this life on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 1 pm to 1:50 pm Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the sanctuary of Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 500 Swayzer Street, Monroe, LA. Funeral services will immediately follow at the same location. Burial will take place at 12 noon on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 2412 US-425, Rayville, LA. Services will be handled by Hester Central State Funeral Home, located at 811 Louise Anne Avenue, Monroe, LA.
