The Monroe community mourns the loss of a beloved spiritual leader as Pastor Inez Walker, 73, transitioned peacefully to her eternal reward on January 13, 2025. Known for her tireless dedication to faith and service, Pastor Walker left an indelible…
Category: Deaths
Nearly 20 funerals scheduled for this weekend
Local funeral directors are grappling with an unprecedented surge in services this weekend, forcing many establishments to schedule multiple ceremonies simultaneously – a situation not seen since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020/21 This weekend the bulk of…
In Loving Memory of Rechard Antonio Wagner (Tony, Tone Loc, GP)
On December 13, 2024, we said our final goodbye to a remarkable man, Rechard Antonio Wagner, known to all who loved him as Tony, Tone Loc, or GP. For three years, Tony fought a courageous battle against cancer, displaying a…
Services pending for noted choir director, Carolyn Billups
Carolyn Reynolds Billups, a cherished figure in Monroe’s church music community, passed away Thursday, December 5th, following an extended illness. She was 68. Billups dedicated her life to sacred music, serving as choir director for numerous churches throughout the Monroe…
Columbia service set for “Hot Shot’s” daughter, Veronica “Papoose” Adams
Services for Veronica Renee “Papoose” Adams-Santaella, 68, formerly of Columbia, La., will be held Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Covenant Worship Center, 237 Hill Street, Columbia, Louisiana. Mrs. Adams-Santaella passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, at the…
Rebecca Williams, 71, services set for Saturday at Free Gift
Services for Rebecca Williams, 71, will be held Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, 5510 US Highway 165 South. Mrs. Williams passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024. Visitation will be Friday, December 13,…
Services held for Lora Hicks, 62
Lora Hicks, 62, of Winnsboro, Louisiana, passed away in early December 2024. A service celebrating her life was held Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Smith Funeral Home. Friends paid their respects during a visitation held Friday, December 6. Following the…