The Monroe and Richwood communities recently gathered to celebrate the lives of several cherished residents who passed away during the holiday season, each leaving behind meaningful legacies of service and dedication. Lavern Hester Lavern Robert “Knockout” Hester, 87, a pillar…
Local funeral directors are grappling with an unprecedented surge in services this weekend, forcing many establishments to schedule multiple ceremonies simultaneously – a situation not seen since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020/21 This weekend the bulk of…
Jesse Gonzalez, 65, transitioned from this life on December 2, 2024, in Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 2 pm to 6 pm on Friday, December 13, 2024, in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne…
Jimmy Lee Brown, 71, of Monroe Transportation died November 23, 2024. Service will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 05, 2024, at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 PM Wednesday, December 04, 2024, at Smith Funeral Home.…
Pretty L. Jackson, departed this life on November 16, 2024, in Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 10 am to 11 am on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Plum Hill Baptist Church, 1265 Plum Hill Road, Eros, Louisiana. Funeral…
Allen Dale Cox, 59, of Monroe Landscaper died November 07, 2024. Service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Ollie Branch Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday, November 22, 2024,…
Terry Tyrone Gray, 55, of Minnesota formerly of Monroe died October 16, 2024. Service will be at 11:00 AM Friday, November 15, 2024, at Greater Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 PM Thursday, November 14,…
