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Category: Deaths

Death Notices for the week of February 24th

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 Free PressDeaths

Mary Ann Anderson, 69, of Monroe Cook died on February 23, 2025. Service will be at 2:30 PM on Saturday, March 01, 2025, at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 PM on Friday, February 28,…

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Community mourns death of Hunter, Hall

February 20, 2025February 27, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Two local residents are being mourned in separate services with one this Saturday. Deacon Robert Ezell Hunter passed away at the age of 77.  A devoted member of Old St. James Baptist Church in Richwood, Hunter will be remembered during…

Eric Hall, Robert Hunter

Saturday services set for Mary Hall

February 20, 2025February 27, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Minister Mary Jo Johnson-Hall 75, Monroe, LA, entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at her home with family surrounding her. Smith Funeral Home of Monroe, LA will have a viewing from 3-5 on Feb. 21, 2025. Services will…

Mary Hall

Death Notices for the week of February 17th

February 20, 2025 Free PressDeaths

Mary Jo Hall, 74, of Monroe, LA Register Nurse died February 13, 2025. Service will be at 2:30 PM on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at King Solomon Baptist Church, Huenefeld Rd Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 PM…

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Saturday Services set for Darlene Watson at Mt. Zion

February 13, 2025February 20, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Family, friends, and community members will gather this weekend to honor and celebrate the life of Mrs. Darlene W. Watson, a beloved figure whose warmth and kindness touched many lives. Her homegoing services will take place over two days, offering…

Darlene Watson

Services for Helen Green set for Saturday

February 13, 2025February 20, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Funeral services for the matriarch of one of Monroe’s most well-known families, Helen Walker Green, will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She died on February 4, 2025. She was 87  years old. Her…

Helen Walker Green

Saturday services set for Bessie Mae Smith Bowers

February 13, 2025February 20, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Bessie Mae Smith Bowers, a State of Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita Election Commissioner and retired educator with Monroe City Schools, transitioned on February 6, 2025. Service arrangements are as follows: Visitation: Friday, February 14, 2025, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm…

Bessie Mae Smith Bowers

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