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Category: Deaths

Death Notices for the week of June 22nd

June 25, 2026June 24, 2026 Free PressDeaths

Tony Frith, 27, transitioned from this life on June 21, 2026. A public viewing will be from 4 pm to 6 pm on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home Chapel, 811 Louise Anne Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana.…

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Memorial service for Harold P. Gibson, Jr.

June 25, 2026June 24, 2026 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

The family of Mr. Harold P. Gibson, Jr. announces that a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 200 S. 22nd & Wood Streets, Monroe, Louisiana 71203. Reverend Eddie…

Harold P. Gibson Jr.

Death Notices for the week of June 13th

June 18, 2026June 17, 2026 Free PressDeaths

Melvin Gene Ross, Jr, age 85, transitioned from this life on June 12, 2026, in Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 4 pm to 6 pm at St James Baptist Church, 2665 Richwood Road…

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Funeral services set for Lanell Armstrong, wife of former Mayoral Candidate Ray Armstrong

June 18, 2026June 17, 2026 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Funeral service for Mrs. LaNell Fuller Armstrong, 70, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 1:00PM Friday, June 19, 2026, at First West in Feazel Chapel with Dr. Mark Fenn officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd.…

LaNell Fuller Armstrong

Celebrating the Life of Frank McGraw, Sr.

June 11, 2026June 10, 2026 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Funeral services for Frank McGraw, Sr., will be held Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Avenue Baptist Church, 500 South 11th Street, Monroe. Visitation will be held Friday, June 12, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at…

Frank McGraw Sr.

Services planned for Dorothy Smith

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Friends and family are mourning the passing of Dorothy Smith, a beloved local resident remembered by family and neighbors as a cornerstone of her community, known for her extraordinary generosity and gentle nature. Arrangements have been finalized for her upcoming…

Dorothy Smith

Death Notices for the week of June 1st

June 4, 2026June 3, 2026 Free PressDeaths

Minnie “Lady of Soul” Mayfield, 77, of Orlando, FL, formerly of Monroe, LA, died May 20, 2026. Service will be 11:00 am Saturday, June 6, 2026, at St David Baptist Church, Vienna, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 Friday,…

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