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Category: Deaths

Community mourns death of Ashley Reed Maryland

October 23, 2024October 31, 2024 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Funeral services for Ashley Reed Maryland, age 48, will be Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Newlight Baptist Church, at 11 a.m. Mrs. Maryland passed away last Wednesday morning at Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after…

Ashley Reed Maryland

Funeral services set for Lawrence Davis, 74

October 20, 2024October 31, 2024 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Lawrence Davis, a cherished member of the community known for his vibrant spirit and dedication to service, passed away Sunday morning at St. Francis Hospital. He was 74 years old. Mr. Davis, a graduate of Carroll High School, left an…

Lawrence Davis

Saturday Services set for Allen Calhoun, Sr., 85

October 17, 2024October 22, 2024 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

The community of Bosco, LA is preparing to bid farewell to a cherished member, Deacon Allen A. Calhoun, Sr., affectionately known as “Lil Brother.” Calhoun passed away on October 14, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on November 28,…

Allen A. Calhoun Sr

Death Notices for the week of October 7th

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 Free PressDeaths

Sara Anna Norwood, 93, of Monroe Homemaker died October 04, 2024. Service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 12, 2024, at China Grove Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 until 6:00 PM Friday, October 11, 2024, at…

Death Notices, Deaths

Death Notices for the week of September 30th

October 3, 2024 Free PressDeaths

Eula Burks Whaley, 77, transitioned from this life on Monday, September 23, 2024, in Calhoun, Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 9 am to 11 am on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 990 Britton Road, Calhoun, Louisiana.…

Death Notices, Deaths

Homegoing Celebration of Sister Henrietta Lawrence McClanahan

September 26, 2024October 2, 2024 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Sunrise: August 22, 1933 – Sunset: September 12, 2024 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former…

Henrietta Lawrence McClanahan

Death Notice for the week of September 23rd

September 26, 2024 Free PressDeaths

William Greeley, 82, of Monroe Floor Director Ford Motor Company died September 15, 2024. Graveside Service will be at 11:00 on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 PM on Friday, September…

Death Notices, Deaths

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