Gerald DeBurr, 64, transitioned from this life on June 27, 2025, in Monroe, LA. Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 7 pm on Friday, July 11, 2025, in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise…
Category: Deaths
Chris Jackson, 60 dies in Wood Street house fire
The Monroe Fire Department is investigating a deadly house fire that broke out Monday night in the 2300 block of Wood Street, claiming the life of a 60-year-old man. The fire was reported around 9:40 p.m. on June 30. Firefighters…
Services scheduled for Brewster, 63; Killian, 81
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Donald David Brewster, 63, and T. Foster Killian, 81, both of Monroe. Graveside services for Donald David Brewster will be held Monday, July 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Monroe City Cemetery, located at…
Death Notices for the week of June 30th
Alberta B. Townes, 79, of Monroe Homemaker, died June 26, 2025. Service will be Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Parkview Church of Christ, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 6:00 until 7:30 pm, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Smith Funeral Home.…
Services set for Robert Underwood, Jr., 54
Services for Robert Underwood, Jr., 54, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Liberty Christian Center, 3220 U.S. Highway 165 Bypass in Monroe. Burial will follow at Monroe City Cemetery at Desiard Street and South 20th…
Death Notices for the week of June 23rd
Calvin Carroll, Jr., 72, transitioned from this life on June 16, 2025, in Monroe, Louisiana. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in the Chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne…
Death Notices for the week of June 16th
Chelsie Danielle Ellis, 20, of Monroe Airline, died May 18, 2025. Service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Logtown Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. No Visitation. Burial in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, LA, under the direction of Smith Funeral…