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Category: Deaths

Deaths from May 21 – May 26, 2018

May 31, 2018 Free PressDeaths

Everlean McKinney, 60 a resident of Bastrop, La., cook, died May 21, 2018. Services are Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 11:00am at Jerusalem #2 B.C. in Bastrop, La. Visitation will be Friday, June 1, 2018 from 5:00-7:00pm at Tennant Funeral…

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Businessman, Ted Skinner dies

May 31, 2018 Free PressDeaths, Events

Ted Skinner, a long time businessman in the Monroe community died Saturday. Skinner was   Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download the free iPhone or Android App to keep up to date on new posting and…

Ted Skinner

Obituary for Sister Rosie Menyweathers

May 24, 2018 Free PressDeaths

Sister Rosie Menyweathers was born December 28, 1987 in Monroe La. She was baptized at an early age. She departed her life on   Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download the free iPhone or Android App…

Rosie Menyweathers

Obituary for Helen F. Emerson

May 17, 2018 Free PressDeaths

Helen Felicia Emerson, known to family and friends as “Lisa,” passed away May 10, 2018, at the beautiful age of 51. Lisa is the daughter of Grant Emerson, Sr. and   Log in to read the remainder of this story.…

Helen F. Emerson

Deaths from May 5 – May 7, 2018

May 10, 2018 Free PressDeaths

Walter England, 76 of Monroe, LA, retired city worker, died May 6, 2018. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday , May 11, at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. No Visitation. Burial will be in the Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe,…

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Leroy Collins obituary

May 3, 2018 Free PressDeaths

Leroy departed this life on April 29, 2018 at Glenwood Hospital surrounded by love ones. Leroy was born in Rayville, La where he attended Eula D. Britton Elementary and High School. He attended Grambling State earning a degree in Biology…

Leroy Collins

Deaths from April 18 – April 23, 2018

April 26, 2018 Free PressDeaths

Floyd Donald Hall, 69 of Chatham, LA., retired custodian, died April 20, 2018. Services are 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 27, 2018 at Mt. Mariah Baptist Church, Chatham, LA. Visitation is 1:00 until 5:00 p.m., Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Smith…

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