Monroe Dispatch Obituaries (2024)

ObituariesApril 18, 2024

Averis Nelson, 96, transitioned from this life on April 15, 2024 in Monroe, LA. Visitation: 5 to 7 PM April 19, 2024 in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Services: 11 AM Saturday, April 20, 2024 in the chapel of Hester's....

ObituariesApril 18, 2024

George Allen Strong born January 9, 1956 the eighth child of Mary and Melvin Strong, transitioned on March 29, 2024. George was an honor student at Carroll high school and graduated in 1974. He went...

ObituariesApril 11, 2024

Even Lee Sellers, 70 of Monroe, LA a Laborer died April 1, 2024. Service: 1:00 PM Wednesday April 10, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Little Cuba Cemetery, Winnsboro, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Cecilia Gail Morris, 66 of...

ObituariesApril 11, 2024

March 5, 1957 March 13, 2024 Sherilyn Denise Bishop Benjamin was born in Monroe LA on March 5, 1957 to Magnolia Bishop and Milton Johnson Sr. Sherilyn accepted Christ at an early age. She was a Carrol...

ObituariesApril 11, 2024

November 19, 1941-April 4, 2024 Herbert P. Colston 83, died April 4, 2024. Memorial services are Saturday April 13, 2024 at 11am at Piney Grove Baptist Church 712 S. 14th St. in Monroe...

ObituariesApril 4, 2024

Baby Tremaine Goldman of Monroe, LA died Sunday March 24, 2024. Graveside Service: 11:00AM Friday April 5, 2024 at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, LA under the directions of McFarland Funeral Companies-Monroe. Dan Glosson, 70 of Farmerville/...

ObituariesMarch 28, 2024

Emma Bates, 73, transitioned from this life on March 17, 2024 in Monroe, LA. Visitation: 5 to 7 PM Friday, March 29, 2024 in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Services: 1 PM Saturday, March 30, 2024 in the chapel of...

ObituariesMarch 28, 2024

Mr. Adrian Bernard Gordon, 66 of Monroe Welder died March 19, 2024. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Saturday March 30, 2024 at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Monroe LA in Brannon Hall. Family Hour...

ObituariesMarch 21, 2024

Travis Derell Hargrove, 38 of Monroe, LA Disabled died March 12, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday March 23, 2024 at King Ollie Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday March 22, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Magnolia...

ObituariesMarch 21, 2024

Lacee Bea Roberson Mariland was born January 11, 1949 in Monroe LA. She went home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband George "Buddy" Mari...

ObituariesMarch 14, 2024

Kenneth Green, 60 of Monroe, LA a Construction Worker died Monday March 4, 2024. Visitation: 6:00-8:00PM Friday March 15, 2024 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00AM Saturday March 16, 2024 at St Paul UMC, Monroe. Burial:...

ObituariesMarch 14, 2024

Coach Shelton Ray Spivey, Jr., was born on December 27, 2024 to Catherine Varner-Spivey and the late Shelton Ray Spivey, Sr. He departed this life on March 7, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. She...

ObituariesMarch 7, 2024

Helen R. Johnson, 71 of Monroe, LA died March 4, 2024. Service: 2:00 PM Saturday March 9, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation: 1:00 until 2:30 PM Friday March 8, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home....

ObituariesFebruary 29, 2024

Mary Ann Gardner's Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 1:00 PM at St. Luke Baptist Church, located at 3507 Church St. in Monroe, LA. Visitation will take place on Friday,...

ObituariesFebruary 29, 2024

LaTerrance Montrell Cheffin, 44 of Monroe, LA a Cook died February 2, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM Thursday February 29, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation: 10:00 AM until Service time Thursday February 29, 2024. Burial: Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA...

ObituariesFebruary 29, 2024

Margaret Evadell Parker Feazell answered the clarion call of the Master on Thursday, February 22, 2024, peacefully transitioning to join her loved ones around the Throne of God. She was the 3rd child...

ObituariesFebruary 29, 2024

Kenneth Charles-D'Arrion Gorham, native of Monroe, LA passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 in Kenner, LA. He was born on September 6, 2003 to Benwan Gorham and Alisha Toliver. He is survived by...

ObituariesFebruary 22, 2024

Shelia R. Mims, 63 of Monroe, LA Security died Friday February 16, 2024. Visitation: 6:00-8:00PM Friday February 23, 2024 at McFarland Funeral Companies, Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00AM Saturday February 24, 2024 at St Mary Baptist Church, Monroe, LA....

ObituariesFebruary 15, 2024

Mrs. Mae Francis Shelly Mansfield went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2024. She will lie in state, and visitation is on Friday, February 16, 2024, 1:00 - 4:00 PM at Miller Funeral Home,...

ObituariesFebruary 15, 2024

Broderick Lashaun Jones, 45 a Truck Driver died February 8, 2024. Service: 2:00 PM Friday February 16, 2024 at Outreach Praise and Worship International Ministry, Swartz, LA. Visitation: 6:00 until 7:00 PM Thursday February 15, 2024 at Smith Funeral...

ObituariesFebruary 1, 2024

J. C. Thomas, 82 of Monroe, LA a Painter died Monday January 22, 2024. Visitation: 3:30-5:30PM Thursday February 1, 2024 at McFarland Funeral Companies, Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00AM Friday February 2, 2024 at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in...

ObituariesJanuary 25, 2024

Mackie Freeze, Sr, 96 of Monroe, LA a Coach, died January 19, 2024. Services: 11:00 AM Saturday, January 27, 2024 at New St James Baptist Church in Monroe. Visitation: Friday, January 16, 2024 from 5:00-7:00PM at St Timothy Baptist Church in Monroe,...

ObituariesJanuary 18, 2024

Melvin Osborne Guillory, 68 of West Monroe, LA Retired General Motors died January 4, 2024. Service: 2:00 PM Saturday January 20, 2024 at First Methodist Church, Monroe. Visitation: 12:00 until 2:00 PM Friday January 19, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home...

ObituariesJanuary 11, 2024

Barbara Nell Johnson, 65 of Monroe, LA a Retired Mortgage Agent died January 8, 2024. Service: 2:00 PM Friday January 13, 2024 at Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 PM...

ObituariesJanuary 11, 2024

Allie B. Wallace Goston Returned Home January 10, 2021. May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear how much we love and miss you and wish you were here. You're forever in our hearts....

ObituariesDecember 21, 2023

Shemeka Martin, 39 of Monroe, LA a Cashier died Tuesday December 5, 2023. Visitation: 3:30-5:30PM Thursday December 21, 2023 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00AM Friday December 22, 2023 at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church...

ObituariesDecember 14, 2023

The path to glory unfolds without warning, devoid of a designated time or date. A collective heaviness weighs on our hearts upon learning of the unexpected departure of Ronald Phillips. A proud 1972...

ObituariesDecember 14, 2023

Thomas A. Kent, Jr., 77 of Monroe, LA a Truck Driver died December 9, 2023. Service: 11:00 AM Friday December 15, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation: 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Thursday December 14, 2023. Burial: Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA under...

ObituariesDecember 7, 2023

Peter Perry, 53 of San Bernardino, CA formerly of Monroe, LA Computer Analyst died October 21, 2023. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday December 2, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation: 11:00 AM until 1:00...

ObituariesNovember 30, 2023

Peter Perry, 53 of San Bernardino, CA formerly of Monroe, LA Computer Analyst died October 21, 2023. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday December 2, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation: 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Friday December 1, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home....

ObituariesNovember 23, 2023

Hazel Powell 72, of Delhi, LA a Sales Associate died Wednesday November 15, 2023. Visitation: 6:00PM-8:00PM Friday November 24, 2023 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Delhi, LA. Service: 11:00AM Saturday November 25, 2023 at Rocky Mt Zion Baptist...

ObituariesNovember 16, 2023

Ann Lewis Johnson of Lafayette LA a teacher died November 9, 2023. Visitation: Friday November 17, 2023 at Miller Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Burial: Saturday November 18, 2023 at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Monroe, LA Blanche Beatrice Kelly, of Mon...

ObituariesNovember 9, 2023

Ronald Stewart, 67 of Monroe, LA died November 2, 2023. Service: 2:00 PM Saturday November 11, 2023 at Freewill Apostolic Outreach Ministries, Monroe. Visitation: 3:00 until 5:00 PM at Smith Funeral...

ObituariesNovember 1, 2023

Felix Justin, Jr., 43 of Monroe, LA an entrepreneur died Monday October 23, 2023. Visitation: 1:00-3:00PM Friday November 3, 2023 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00AM Saturday November 4, 2023 at First Pilgrim Baptist...

ObituariesNovember 1, 2023

Linda Faye Mercy Brass was born on December 4, 1951 in Monroe, Louisiana to the late Tom and Ethel Bowie Mercy. She was the youngest of 13 children. She departed this life on September 5, 2023,...

ObituariesOctober 26, 2023

Joella H. Richard, 79 of Rayville, LA Office Personnel died Tuesday October 10, 2023. Visitation: 3:30-5:30PM Friday October 27, 2023 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Delhi, LA. Service: 11:00AM Saturday October 28, 2023 at Union Valley Baptist in...

ObituariesOctober 19, 2023

Patrick U. Onyemechara, 66 of Monroe died October 3, 2023. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday October 21, 2023 at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday October 20, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Richwood Gar...

ObituariesOctober 12, 2023

March 24, 1939 – August 30, 2023 Elizabeth Siggal Morgan 84, was born March 24, 1939 in Rayville LA to the late Benjamin Siggal Sr. and Viola Davison Siggal who preceded her in death. She was the s...

ObituariesOctober 12, 2023

Rose “Ripley Fairchild” Taylor 56, Los Angeles, CA Died: Tuesday October 3, 2023 Visitation: 3:00PM-6:30PM Friday October 13, 2023 Greater New Antioch Baptist Church 301 Sherrouse Ave Monroe, LA Funeral Service: 6:30PM Friday October 13, 2023 Greater...

ObituariesOctober 5, 2023

Louis McCuller, 44 of West Monroe, LA died Sunday September 24, 2023. Memorial Service: 11:00AM Tuesday October 3, 2023 at McFarland Funeral Companies, Monroe, LA under directions of McFarland Funeral Companies-Monroe. Michael Beard, 62 of...

ObituariesSeptember 27, 2023

Jheremy Phenix Smith, 42 of West Monroe, LA died September 17, 2023. Funeral Service will be 1:00 PM Thursday September 28, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. No Visitation. Burial in Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral...

ObituariesSeptember 21, 2023

Alma D. Lee 67, Sales Clerk Epps LA, died: Monday September 11, 2023 Visitation: 3:30PM-5:30PM Friday September 22, 2023 McFarland Funeral Companies 1223 Broadway Street Delhi, LA Funeral service: 1:00PM Saturday September 23, 2023 Mt Moriah Baptist...

ObituariesSeptember 14, 2023

Demetrius Robinson, 43 of Monroe, LA Lawn Care died Sunday September 3, 2023. Visitation: 6:00-8:00PM Friday September 15, 2023 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00AM Saturday September 16, 2023 at Faith Harvest Baptist...

ObituariesSeptember 14, 2023

Burnie "Mike" Simmons, Jr. Burnie "Mike" Simmons, Jr., was the son of the late Burnie Simmons, Sr., and Lula Vivian Simmons. Mike went to his heavenly home on August 28, 2023. He attended and...

ObituariesSeptember 7, 2023

Robert Crump, Jr., 58 of Monroe, LA a Custodian died August 23, 2023. Memorial Service: 5:00 PM Saturday September 9, 2023 at Lazarre Park, West Monroe. Eugene Craig Caston, 66 of Monroe, LA a Food Service Specialist died August 29, 2023. Service:...

ObituariesSeptember 7, 2023

Eva M. Hunter Jackson was the second child of eight children born to the late Selma and Earlean Hunter on their family farm in Oak Ridge, Louisiana where her childhood was flavored with many...

ObituariesAugust 31, 2023

Glendell Cole 77, transitioned from this life on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in Monroe, LA. Services: 11 AM Monday, August 28, 2023, at Young’s Chapel CME Church, Calhoun, LA. Interment: Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Rayville, LA. Verna C...

ObituariesAugust 31, 2023

Although Marlon L. Graves left us on September 1, 2022, his loving energy is still present and will last forever! We love you, Marlon! Until we meet again. Rest easy!...

ObituariesAugust 24, 2023

Avery McCoy, 40 of Killeen, TX an entrepreneur died Tuesday August 8, 2023. Service: 11:00AM Friday August 25, 2023 at Unity of Faith Worship Center in Monroe, LA. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens under directions of McFarland Funeral...

ObituariesAugust 17, 2023

It is with profound sorrow and much love that we mourn the unexpected passing of Brother Micheal Edward Tramble on Thursday, August 10, 2023. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife,...