Shameika Ni’Cole Smith, 38, transitioned from this earthly home on March 19, 2026. Visitation will be from 3 pm to 6 pm on Friday, March 27, 2026, in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne Avenue,…
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Death Notices for the week of March 16th
Brenda Kaye Sherman, 69, transitioned from this life on March 14, 2026. Visitation will be from 4 pm to 6 pm on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Faith Harvest Baptist Church, 3701 Nutland Road, Monroe, Louisiana. Funeral services will be…
Death Notices for the week of March 9th
Dorothy Bankston, 74, of Monroe, died February 12, 2026. Visitation is from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm on March 12, 2026, at Smith Funeral Home. Burial in Bell Union Cemetery, Winnsboro, LA, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Claiborne…
Death Notices for the week of March 2nd
Curtis Jerome Davis, 41, of Monroe Environmental Tech, died February 22, 2026. Service will be 11:00 am Saturday, March 07, 2026, at Jesus Holy Temple. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 pm on Friday, March 06, 2026, at Smith Funeral…
In Loving Memory of Mr. Melvin Phenix
Sunrise: December 12, 1951—Sunset: February 5, 2026 Melvin Phenix (74) of Monroe, Louisiana, passed away suddenly at his home on February 5, 2026. He is survived by his daughter, Mechelle (MeMe) Hinton-Phenix; three granddaughters, Daja’Nea Brown, Kennea Brown, and Kah’Shy’Rah…
Death Notices for the week of February 23rd
Leland Adams, Sr., age 80, transitioned from this life on February 17, 2026, in Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home Chapel, 811 Louise…
Service set Saturday for LaDarian Woods
A celebration of life for LaDarian Montez’ Woods, 34, of Calhoun, Louisiana, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on February 28, 2026, at Christ Church, located at 208 Lincoln Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291. Pastor Nathan Thompson will officiate the…