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Category: Deaths

Deuce Newman Dies, former center director

November 6, 2017November 9, 2017 Free PressDeaths

The community is mourning the death of Eugene “Deuce” Newman who died Sunday of natural causes.   Newman was a prominent member of the Monroe Community. He was one of the first directors of the Marbles Recreation Center and worked…

Eugene Newman, Funerals

Former Richwood Mayor’s daughter-in-law found dead

November 6, 2017November 9, 2017 Free PressDeaths, Events

  Funeral services for Angela Harris who passed away Friday, November 3, 2017, is set for Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 1 p.m. at New St. James Baptist Church.  Harris is the daugher-in-law- of former Richwood Mayor Edward Harris.   Harris died…

Angela Harris, Deaths

Remembering the Life of Stanley Bernard White

October 25, 2017October 27, 2017 Free PressDeaths

13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also…

Deaths, Obituary, Stanley Bernard White

Obituary for Bennie C. Morehead

October 19, 2017October 19, 2017 Free PressDeaths

Sunrise: Jan. 16, 1960 – Sunset: Oct. 10, 2017 Bennie Calvin Morehead was born January 16, 1960 to Aver and Alfred Morehead III. He was the baby of eight children. Bennie was educated in the Monroe City and Ouachita Parish…

Bennie Calvin Morehead, Deaths, Obituary

Former Interim superintendent Julian Gray dies, funeral set

October 6, 2017October 8, 2017 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

   Veteran educator Julian Gray died October 6, 2017, after a lengthy illness.     Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Caroll High School auditorium.    Visitation is scheduled from 1-6 p.m. Oct. 13 at…

Julian Gray

Funeral announcement for Maggie Tankchell

July 27, 2017 Free PressDeaths

Maggie Reed Tankchell, 76 of Monroe, LA., homemaker died July 24, 2017. Services are 1:00 p.m., Friday at Piney Grove Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Visitation will be 1:00 until 6:00 p.m., Thursday at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Burial…

Deaths: July 10 – July 16, 2017

July 20, 2017 Free PressDeaths

Alvin Holmes Moore, 53 a resident of Bonita, La. farmer, died July 16, 2017. Services are Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Cherry Hill #2 in Galion, La. Visitation will be Friday, July 21, 2017 from 5:00-6:00 p.m.…

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