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…
Category: Deaths
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…
Former Monroe, LA resident passes
James Copeland Harris, born on February 23, 1963, passed away on August 18, 2024, was a resident of Forth, Texas, living with his sister, Karen Harris. He graduated from Wossman High School in 1979. Memorial services for James Copeland Harris…
Homegoing Celebration of Sister Rose Williams
The Homegoing Celebration of Sister Rose Williams, who was born on December 12, 1945, and passed on August 23, 2024, will take place on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church, located at 301…
Death Notices for the week of August 26th
Joyce Lattimore, 92, of Monroe Supervisor died August 24, 2024. Service will be held at 6:00 PM Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 5:00 until Service Time Thursday, August 29, 2024, at…
Memorial Services slated for “Queen Bee,” Irma Pugh, 77
Irma Scoby Pugh, a longtime educator and minister known affectionately as “Queen Bee Love,” passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on October 20, 1946, in Monroe, Louisiana, Pugh dedicated her life to…
Death Notices for the week of August 19th
Essie Lee Woods, 68, of Los Angeles, CA formerly of Monroe, LA died August 13, 2024. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Outreach Praise & Worship Center, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 5:00 until…