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Category: Deaths

Memorial service set for Danny “Tyrone” Pleasant

October 8, 2026October 7, 2026 Free PressDeaths

A memorial service for Danny “Tyrone” Pleasant will be held Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Services are under the direction of Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne Ave., Monroe, LA 71201. All are…

Danny “Tyrone” Pleasant

Death Notices for the Week of October 5th

October 8, 2026October 7, 2026 Free PressDeaths

Captain David Latron Robinson, 56, of Monroe, Caddo Parish, Deputy Sheriff, died September 29, 2026. Services: Homegoing Celebration, 11:00 am Friday, October 09, 2026, at North Monroe Baptist Church (New Venue), Monroe, LA. Wake Service is from 6:00 to 7:00…

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Funeral service set for Ernest Bryant

October 1, 2026September 30, 2026 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Ernest Layton Bryant, a resident of Monroe, passed away on September 22, 2026, at the age of 75. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during a visitation on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00…

Ernest Bryant

Death Notices for the Week of September 21st

September 24, 2026September 23, 2026 Free PressDeaths

Joe J. Harper, age 98, transitioned on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26, at Evening Star Baptist Church, 1525 Olive Street, Monroe, LA 71201. Yolanda Rochelle Riser, 56, of West Monroe,…

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Celebrating the Life of Katheryn (Kitty) Griffin Burnette

September 24, 2026September 23, 2026 Free PressDeaths

The celebration of life for Katheryn (Kitty) Griffin Burnette will be held on September 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at Macedonia Baptist Church, 2600 Washington St., Monroe, LA 71201, with Pastor Montrell Z. Bradley officiating. Visitation will be held September…

Katheryn (Kitty) Griffin Burnette

Death Notices for the week of September 14th

September 17, 2026September 16, 2026 Free PressDeaths

Consuelle Theresa Johnson, 51, of Monroe Food Industry, died August 29, 2026. Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. on…

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Services announced for Travis Booth

September 17, 2026September 16, 2026 Free PressDeaths

Travis Booth, 70, of West Monroe, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026, following a long journey with Parkinson’s disease. Travis was born on April 1, 1956, to Woodrow and Joyce Booth. His children and grandchildren were truly his…

Travis Booth

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