Russell Dean Hollis, 65, passed away June 30, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. Born February 2, 1961, in Rayville, Louisiana, to Cloteen Kindrick-Culpepper and Charlie James Hollis, Russell graduated from Carroll High School in Monroe, Louisiana, with the Class of 1979.…
By Garry Blanson At “700 Rogers Street,” Near Carroll High School, in Monroe, Louisiana My, my, my, oh how time does seem to fly! Well, this week of July 2026 just happens to mark the fourth consecutive year of my…
By Rusty Potter I remember hearing this slogan from our old floor model television sitting in the living room. Many families will remember those big wooden cabinet TVs that seemed like a piece of furniture. When the commercials came on,…
Funeral services for Donna Ruth Delony Colquette, 73, of West Monroe, Louisiana, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, with Dr. Dwight Munn officiating. Visitation will be held prior…
Christianna “Chris” Donald, a devoted wife, mother, and pediatric cardiology nurse known for her lifelong resilience and deep faith, won her hard-fought battle with cancer on July 1, 2026, at the age of 38. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, Chris…
For Musicians, Song Leaders & Worshipers · July 6, 2026 A Minister of Music Ministers First By Robert Wright · Minister of Music, New Light Baptist Church This week’s column is a tribute to the late Mrs. Brenda Kyles, who…
By Lisa Wilmore Scripture to Ponder: “…At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of…
