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Wednesday, August 07, 2024

Cullyne Scott Brady

Age 84

Mission Viejo, CA

In Memoriam of Our Mom: With profound love and respect, we announce the passing of our cherished mother, Cullyne Roy Scott Brady, who peacefully left us...

In Memoriam of Our Mom: With profound love and respect, we announce the passing of our cherished mother, Cullyne Roy Scott Brady, who peacefully left us on July 29, 2024, at the age of 84. Cullyne was...

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Photo of Cullyne Scott Brady

Margaret Faye Creel

Age 79

Flowood, MS

A welcome home service for Margaret Faye Creel, age 79, will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, August 11, 2024, at The Pentecostals of the...

A welcome home service for Margaret Faye Creel, age 79, will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, August 11, 2024, at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities. Visitation will begin at 1:00 P.M. until service...

Kilpatrick Funeral Home

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Photo of Margaret Faye Creel

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

David Erskine

Monroe, LA

86, died July 26, 2024. Arrangements provided by Riser and Son Funeral Home, Columbia. Services on Aug 01, 1:00pm at Riser and Son Funeral Home,...

86, died July 26, 2024. Arrangements provided by Riser and Son Funeral Home, Columbia. Services on Aug 01, 1:00pm at Riser and Son Funeral Home, Columbia. Columbia Hill Cemetery.

Riser and Son Funeral Home, Columbia

Monday, July 29, 2024

Joyce Shinault Choate

Age 84

Jackson, TN

Joyce Shinault Choate, Professor Emerita, the University of Louisiana Monroe, died on July 25, 2024 at the age of 84. Daughter and only child of Spain...

Joyce Shinault Choate, Professor Emerita, the University of Louisiana Monroe, died on July 25, 2024 at the age of 84. Daughter and only child of Spain J. and Ozite Aycock Shinault of Memphis (deceased), she grew...

Sunday, July 28, 2024

James Arceneaux

Newellton, LA

71, died July 26, 2024. Arrangements provided by Dennard First National Funeral Home. Services on Jul 31, 11:00am at St. Joseph Baptist Church. Legion Memorial...

71, died July 26, 2024. Arrangements provided by Dennard First National Funeral Home. Services on Jul 31, 11:00am at St. Joseph Baptist Church. Legion Memorial Cemetery.

Dennard First National Funeral Home

Monday, July 08, 2024

Rita Louise Blanchard

Age 86

Cookeville, TN

Rita Louise Blanchard passed away on June 23, 2024, in her Cookeville, TN residence. Rita was born on August 5, 1937, in Monroe, LA. With a...

Rita Louise Blanchard passed away on June 23, 2024, in her Cookeville, TN residence. Rita was born on August 5, 1937, in Monroe, LA. With a Bachelor's in Education and a Master's in Theater, Rita dedicated...

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Photo of Rita Louise Blanchard

Thursday, July 04, 2024

Don W. Ellen

Age 80

Don W. Ellen, age 80, peacefully passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, in Hammond, Louisiana, surrounded by his loving family. He was a fighting LSU...

Don W. Ellen, age 80, peacefully passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, in Hammond, Louisiana, surrounded by his loving family. He was a fighting LSU tiger football player, Vietnam veteran, a well known figure in...

Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home

Monday, July 01, 2024

Anthony Tyrone Archie

Age 60

Monroe, LA

Anthony Tyrone Archie, aged 60, passed away on June 27, 2024, in Monroe, Louisiana. Born on August 15, 1963, in Galveston, Texas, Anthony was a...

Anthony Tyrone Archie, aged 60, passed away on June 27, 2024, in Monroe, Louisiana. Born on August 15, 1963, in Galveston, Texas, Anthony was a beacon of warmth and encouragement to all who knew him. Anthony...

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Photo of Anthony Tyrone Archie

Friday, June 28, 2024

Walter Louis LaRose,Jr

Age 56

Alexandria, LA

It is with deepest sorrow that the LaRose family announces the passing of Walter Louis LaRose, Jr. on June 2, 2024 due to injuries sustained...

It is with deepest sorrow that the LaRose family announces the passing of Walter Louis LaRose, Jr. on June 2, 2024 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Walter, age 56, was born on...

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Photo of Walter Louis LaRose,Jr

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Geraldean Holland Duchesne

Age 84

Monroe, LA

Geraldean Holland Duchesne was reunited with her husband Leo Duchesne, and sons Kelly and Ronald Vining in heaven on the morning of April 20, 2024....

Geraldean Holland Duchesne was reunited with her husband Leo Duchesne, and sons Kelly and Ronald Vining in heaven on the morning of April 20, 2024. Also awaiting her were her parents J.C. and Sophia Holland,...

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Photo of Geraldean Holland Duchesne

Monday, June 24, 2024

Harold Everett LaGrone

Age 93

West Monroe, LA

Funeral services celebrating the life of Harold Everett LaGrone, 93, of West Monroe, Louisiana, will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, June 24, 2024, at...

Funeral services celebrating the life of Harold Everett LaGrone, 93, of West Monroe, Louisiana, will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, June 24, 2024, at McGuire Methodist Church, with Rev. Shawn Hornsby officiating. The visitation...

Mulhearn Funeral Home

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Photo of Harold Everett LaGrone

Saturday, June 22, 2024

Opal Blazier Spears

Age 99

Monroe, LA

Funeral services for Mrs. Opal Blazier Spears will be Monday, June 24, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Pastor Warren...

Funeral services for Mrs. Opal Blazier Spears will be Monday, June 24, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Pastor Warren Eckhardt officiating. Visitation with family will be at Kilpatrick Funeral...

Kilpatrick Funeral Home-Monroe

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Photo of Opal Blazier Spears

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy Clark

90, Arrangements provided by Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Services on Jun 21, 2:00pm at First Baptist Church of Ruston.

90, Arrangements provided by Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston. Services on Jun 21, 2:00pm at First Baptist Church of Ruston.

Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston

Walter Earl Huff

Monroe, LA

88, died June 17, 2024. Arrangements provided by Kilpatrick Funeral Home~Monroe. Services on Jun 23, 3:00pm at First Methodist Church of Monroe. Oxford Memorial Cemetery....

88, died June 17, 2024. Arrangements provided by Kilpatrick Funeral Home~Monroe. Services on Jun 23, 3:00pm at First Methodist Church of Monroe. Oxford Memorial Cemetery.

Kilpatrick Funeral Home~Monroe

Friday, June 14, 2024

Dr. Frank Mobley

Age 89

Winnfield, LA

( December 29, 1934 - June 12, 2024 ) Dr. Frank Mobley, 89, of Winnfield, La entered his eternal home on June 12, 2024. He...

( December 29, 1934 - June 12, 2024 ) Dr. Frank Mobley, 89, of Winnfield, La entered his eternal home on June 12, 2024. He was born on December 29, 1934 in Monroe, La. Dr....

Southern Funeral Homes, Inc.

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Photo of Dr. Frank Mobley

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Michael Bagdley Harris

Age 82

Diamondhead, Ms

It's with sad hearts we share the passing of Mike Harris due to a short illness on May 30, 2024. Mike was a native of...

It's with sad hearts we share the passing of Mike Harris due to a short illness on May 30, 2024. Mike was a native of Monroe for many years. Mike was 82 which 53 of...

Monday, June 10, 2024

Douglas Taylor Porter

Age 95

Grambling, LA

A funeral mass for Douglas Taylor Porter, who passed away on June 5, 2024, will be held on Saturday, June 15, at 11 a.m. at...

A funeral mass for Douglas Taylor Porter, who passed away on June 5, 2024, will be held on Saturday, June 15, at 11 a.m. at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, 471 Main Street in Grambling, LA....

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Photo of Douglas Taylor Porter

Sunday, June 09, 2024

John Everett Hull

Age 85

Monroe, LA

Dr. John Everett Hull peacefully went to the good hands of the Lord on June 7, 2024, with his wife, Denise, by his side. He...

Dr. John Everett Hull peacefully went to the good hands of the Lord on June 7, 2024, with his wife, Denise, by his side. He was 85 years old, but he still had his merry...

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Photo of John Everett Hull

James McHenry Wade

Age 59

Natchez, MS

May 21,1965- June 5, 2024 James McHenry Wade, 59, of Natchez, Mississippi passed away on June 5, 2024 after a brief illness. James was raised in...

May 21,1965- June 5, 2024 James McHenry Wade, 59, of Natchez, Mississippi passed away on June 5, 2024 after a brief illness. James was raised in Monroe, Louisiana. He graduated from St. George’s School in Newport,...

Laird Funeral Home

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Photo of James McHenry Wade

Saturday, June 08, 2024

Loretta R. Rivers

Age 85

Monroe, LA

Services honoring the life of Loretta R. Rivers, age 85, will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at First Methodist Church in...

Services honoring the life of Loretta R. Rivers, age 85, will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at First Methodist Church in Monroe on Loop Road. A reception for friends...

Kilpatrick Funeral Home-Monroe

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