Ahmed Kenyatta Wright, Sr., a prominent figure in the Monroe community, known to many as Coach “Kip”, passed away on October 29, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Born on January 24, 1973, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Allen Payne, Sr. and…
Category: Deaths
Death Notices for the week of October 30th
James Earl Carroll, 50, of Portland, Oregon, died September 11, 2023. Graveside Service 11:00 AM Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Abdul Rahman Sabir, 78, of Clayton, LA, died October…
Black America mourns the death of “Shaft” -Richard Roundtree
Hollywood is mourning the loss of an iconic trailblazer, Richard Roundtree, who passed away at the age of 81 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Best known for his groundbreaking role in the “Shaft” film series, Roundtree’s portrayal of…
Saturday services set for Mary Robertson
Funeral services will be held Saturday for Mary Robertson at the Macedonia Baptist Church. Mary Elizabeth Lewis Robertson entered eternal rest on Friday, October 13, 2023. Mary was a graduate of Carroll High School class of 1965 and Grambling State…
Death Notices for the week of October 23rd
Craig William, 60, of Fort Meade, Maryland, formerly of Clayton, LA, died October 17, 2023. Service will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Zion Baptist Church, Clayton, LA. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM Friday, October 27,…
Graveside services set for Maggie Conley, 77
Family and friends will gather Friday to bid a heartfelt farewell to a beloved member of the community, Maggie Lea Collins Conley, who passed away at the age of 77. The graveside service will take place on Friday, October 20,…
Death Notices for the week of October 16th
Patrick Onyemechara, 66, passed away on October 3, 2023. Funeral services will be at Greater Free Gift B.C., 5510 165 South, Monroe, Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be at Smith Funeral Home Friday,…