Funeral services for Dr. Phedra Brantley will be held Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10 a.m. at the Greater New Antioch Baptist Church. Dr. Brantley died on August 30, 2024, at the age of 53. The Delta Sigma Theta “Omega”…
Category: Deaths
Services held for LaSandra Sledge, 61
The community gathered on September 7, 2024, to bid farewell to LaSandra Gail Sledge, a beloved member of the Monroe community. The funeral service was held at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, where Sister Sledge had been a faithful…
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Rebecca Brown Singleton
A celebration of the life and homegoing of retired educator, Rebecca Brown Singleton, will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Winnsboro Second Baptist Church in Winnsboro, LA. Mrs. Singleton passed away on Thursday, September 5,…
Funeral for Nellie Jo Sims-Jackson slated for next week
Next week the community will bid farewell to a cherished member, Nellie Jo Sims-Jackson, affectionately known as “Mrs. Jo.” The funeral service for Mrs. Sims-Jackson, who passed away on August 24, 2024, at the age of 75, is scheduled for…
Death Notices for the week of September 2nd
Linda Jean Campbell, 78, of Monroe Healthcare died August 27, 2024. Service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 07, 2024, at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday, September 06, 2024, at Smith Funeral Home.…
Community mourns death of Dr. Phedra Brantley
The Monroe community mourns the passing of Dr. Phedra Brantley, a respected leader and advocate for education in the region. Dr. Brantley, who served as the Director of Human Resources for Monroe City Schools, school principal, and teacher. Dr. Brantley…
Services held for Christine Menyweather, 72
Christine Williams-Menyweather, a longtime Monroe resident and dedicated community member, passed away on August 14, 2024, at the age of 72. Her funeral service was held on August 24, 2024, at the Greater Realness Cathedral in Monroe, with arrangements handled…