In February of 2019, Willie A. Belton, a political leader, and successful businessman was awarded the Louisiana Medal of Honor. Belton, a decorated war veteran, was previously awarded the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for his military service for…
Category: Deaths
Obituary for Margaret Adams Birden
Margaret Adams Birden, 74 of Oakley, California died December 30, 2019. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Olive Branch Baptist Church, 110 Short Jackson St., West Monroe, LA. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M.…
Death Notices for the week of January 13th
Sadie Williams James, 81 of Monroe, LA Nurse, died January 12, 2019. Services will be 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 22 at Mt. Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be 1:00 until 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 21 at Smith…
Death Notices for the week of January 6th
Evelyn D. Minor, 65 of Monroe, LA Homemaker died January 3, 2020. Services will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 11 at Unity of Faith Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be 1:00 until 6:00 P.M., Friday, January 10 at Smith Funeral…
Thousand stunned at sudden death of Coach Osaro Kyles, Sr.
Thousands of friends and relatives have expressed shock and grief over the unexpected death of local teacher and musician Osaro Kyles, Sr. Kyles, 37, was found unconscious on the floor of his home on Briarwood Drive on Sunday morning December…
Memorial Service for Adeline Tanzy Wilson set for Saturday
A memorial service for a Monroe native who died December 6th, will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Tabernacle Baptist Church. Adeline Tanzy Wilson died earlier this month in Georgia. Her official obituary reads as follows: “A beloved…
Services set for Dorothy Lyons Saturday
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the New Tabernacle Baptist Church for Sis. Dorothy Lyons, the retired First Lady of the New Bright Star Baptist Church. Her official obituary reads as follows: “Dorothy Lee Logwood Lyons…