Terry Tyrone Gray, 55, of Minnesota formerly of Monroe died October 16, 2024. Service will be at 11:00 AM Friday, November 15, 2024, at Greater Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 PM Thursday, November 14,…
Category: Deaths
Community mourns death of well known residents
The northeast Louisiana community is grieving the loss of four well-known residents who passed away recently, leaving behind legacies of long lives well-lived in service to their communities. Ms. Johnnie Jefferson-Butler passed away on October 31, 2024, at the age…
Death Notices for the week of November 4th
David Lavell Singleton, 52, transitioned into this life on October 27, 2024 in Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 4 pm to 6 pm on November 8, 2024, at Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne Avenue, Monroe,…
Funeral set for local caregiver Knia Williams, 49
Knia Shalette Harper-Williams, a dedicated caregiver and beloved mother of six, passed away on October 16, 2024, at the age of 49. Williams served her community as a caregiver at Christus St. Joseph’s Assisted Living Nursing Home. Born on September…
Former KNOE-TV 8 employee passed away recently
Charles Alvin Turner, KNOE TV’s first Black Technical Newscast Director, passed away on October 18, 2024. Mr. Turner held that position from 1973 to 1976. Mr. Turner took advantage of a Vocational Training program offered to high school students while…
Death Notices for the week of October 28th
Alfred Smith, 58, transitioned from this life on October 15, 2024 in Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 5 pm to 7 pm in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise…
Death Notices for the week of October 21st
Jewel Rufus, 67, transitioned from this life on Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Monroe, LA. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 1:00 PM at The Living Gospel Church, 700 Montgomery Ave, West Monroe, LA 71292.…