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Category: Deaths

Service set for Ernestine Henderson

September 17, 2026September 16, 2026 Free PressDeaths

Ernestine Henderson, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Born on January 3, 1947, she leaves behind a legacy remembered by family, friends, and her local community. Services honoring her life will take place on Monday, September 21,…

Ernestine Henderson

Services announced for Alice Naylor

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 Free PressDeaths

Alice Faye Washington-Naylor, age 84, died on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. She was the mother of Shandra Naylor Smith, principal of Roy Shelling Elementary School. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Philadelphia Baptist Church, 4884 LA-17,…

Alice Faye Washington-Naylor

Death Notices for the week of September 7th

September 10, 2026September 9, 2026 Free PressDeaths

Cierra Janaie Hunter, 29, of Monroe, died September 05, 2026. Service will be at 11:00 am Saturday, September 12, 2026, at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 5:00 until 7:00 pm. Friday, September 11, 2026, at True…

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Death Notices for the Week of August 31st

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026 Free PressDeaths

Sandra Faye Myles, 68, of West Monroe, Bus Manager, died August 27, 2026. Service will be at 11:00 am Saturday, September 05, 2026, at Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 6:00 until 7:30 pm Friday,…

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Funeral services set for Shirley Davis-Williams

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026 Free PressDeaths

Services have been scheduled for Shirley Ann Davis-Williams, a longtime resident of Ouachita Parish who passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 73. Davis-Williams was born on July 30, 1953. A public visitation will take place…

Shirley Ann Davis-Williams

Services planned for decorated war hero Lt. Col. Joe Yearby

August 27, 2026August 26, 2026 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Joe Sampson Yearby, a decorated veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars who dedicated more than two decades to military service before returning home to North Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. He…

Lieutenant Colonel Joe Sampson Yearby

Death Notices for the week of August 24th

August 27, 2026August 26, 2026 Free PressDeaths

Bennie Lee Bosworth, Jr 78, of Monroe, Paraprofessional, died August 19, 2026. Service will be at 11:00 am Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 pm Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at…

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