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Category: Deaths

Homegoing celebration for Sister Arthur Lee Sparks Love

September 27, 2018 Free PressDeaths

The wake will be held Friday, September 28, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Hesters Funeral Home. Funeral services will Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Richwood, LA.

Arthur Lee Sparks Love

Churchman, Anzell Calloway dies at 53

September 12, 2018September 13, 2018 Free PressDeaths, Events

Noted churchman and singer, Anzell Calloway died Wednesday, September 12, 2018, after a lengthy illness. He was 53. Calloway, loved by thousands in the Monroe community for his upbeat spirit, and concern for others, despite the fact that he was…

Anzell Calloway

Services set for Michele Drumgo

September 6, 2018 Free PressDeaths

Michele Drumgo, 60, Monroe, LA died August 31, 2018. Funeral service will be held September 15, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home.

Michelle Drumgo

Services for Willis Lawrence, Jr. set for Saturday

August 30, 2018 Free PressDeaths

Willis Lawrence, Jr., the first-born child of the late Willis Sr. and Willie Mae Moore Lawrence, was born in Franklin Parish, county seat of Winnsboro, Louisiana on February 4, 1932. “Jake”, as he was affectionately named by his Aunt Leola…

Willis Lawrence Jr.

Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Annie Mae (Ann) Cooper Jackson

August 16, 2018 Free PressDeaths

Visitation Friday, August 17, 2018 -1:00p.m.-7:00pm- Smith Funeral Home. Wake Services- 6:00 p.m. -7:00p.m.-Smith Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Saturday, August 18, 2018-11:00 a.m. at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church, 301 Sherrouse Avenue, Monroe, La. 71203 Rev. John L. Russell…

Annie Mae Jackson

Obituary for Gloria James

August 16, 2018 Free PressDeaths

Family and friends gathered Saturday, Aug. 4 to bid farewell to Mrs. Gloria Jean Marshall James at the Bethel Baptist Church of Monroe. Mrs. James transitioned into eternal rest Tuesday, July 31 at the St. Francis Medical Center; and her…

Gloria James

Funeral service set for Ray Jones, Jr.

August 16, 2018 Free PressDeaths

Service for Ray Donald Jones, Jr.will be Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., at Starlight Baptist Church, Swartz, LA. Visitation will be 1:00 until 6:00 p.m., Friday August 17, 2018 at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Burial will be…

Ray Donald Jones Jr.

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