All Obituaries

Deacon Saulsberry’s Life Deacon Robert Saulsberry, Sr. was born on March 31, 1947 to Daniel Saulsberry and Ester Thomas-Saulsberry at EA Conway Memorial Hospital in Monroe, Louisiana. He accepted Christ at an early age. He later joined the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church under the leadership of Bishop Rodney McFarland, I. There, he served as a deacon and was promoted to Deacon Emeritus. He served in the United States Army. He also worked at Louisiana Training Institute, now in...

Jamarrius Deontray Brown was born January 10, 2003 to the union of Sonia Brown and James Ard.  Jamarrius was a senior at Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas. He passed away on August 4, 2020 in Grand Prairie, Texas.  He was preceded in death by one aunt, Queen Brown; and great-grandparents, James and Letha Woods, and Eli and Queen Esther Brown.  He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Sonia Brown; his father, James Ard; four brothers, Londarious Brown, Bryant...

Glenda Moease Hill was born on July 6, 1959 in Monroe, Louisiana to Henrietta and Frank Hill, Sr.  She worked as a cafeteria worker at Carver Elementary and Neville High Schools.  She passed away on August 6, 2020. Glenda leaves to cherish her memories: two grandsons, Kareem Randolph and Kingston Hill; three siblings, Frank Hill, Sol Hill, and Mary Hill; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

On Sunday, August 2, 2020, Mr. Marquise Antawn Oliver, an amazingly talented and dedicated father and son was regrettably taken from this world at the tender age of 37. Marq (as he was known by majority of his family) was born in Monroe, Louisiana on July 28, 1983 to Mr. Clifford Hubbard and Ms. Anita Oliver, and helped raised by Mr. Antonio Baker, all from Monroe, La. Although he was never married, Marq did help create two awesome kids, Marquise Oliver, Jr. and Madison Robinette. Known to...

Trumeka Monet Johnson was born on August 30, 2005 to Trumaine Montez Johnson, Sr. and Shameka Shunta Lynch.  She passed away on August 8, 2020. 

Kirk’s Life Gary Wayne Biddle, affectionately known as Kirk, was born on April 30, 1959 in California. He later moved to Monroe, Louisiana, where he married Ozell Dean-Biddle in 1999. Gary worked at Applegate for many years as a fork-lift driver. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Ozell Dean-Biddle; and one son, Dominic Oshea Dean. He leaves to cherish his memory: his daughter, Theresa Nicole Dean; son, Antonio Marques Dean; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a...

Sister Schwana Patrece Johnson-Jones was born October 30, 1969 in Independence, Louisiana to Jacqueline and Jerry Johnson. Schwana confessed Christ at an early age at Little Bethel Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member for over 20 years. Schwana then relocated to New Zion Baptist Church in Delhi, Louisiana as a faithful member, where she enjoyed attending Sunday School and Third Sunday church services. Schwana married the love of her life, Mikel W. Jones, on July 20, 1997. To...

Lewis Charles Cook was born on November 1, 1938 in Arcadia, Louisiana to Grace Ella and Johnny K. Cook.  He was married to Gloria Mae Cook.  Lewis passed away on August 12, 2020 at his residence. 

Ramona Fay Vorner Grant was born on June 29, 1958.  She had retired from the County of San Diego as a Senior CDI. She passed away on July 12, 2020 in San Diego.  She leaves to cherish her memories: her adult children, Javodki Vorner-Harrison (Edward), Vivian Vorner-Golston (Leon), Marlishea LaShandra L. Readus, and Keithramon Dewayne Grant; five grandchildren, Ja'Marki O. Vorner-Harrison (22), Jon'Edward Vorner-Harrison (17), Blythe Vorner-Harrison (6),...

Angie’s Life Angela Marie Parson-Jackson was born Wednesday, November 10, 1965 in Monroe, Louisiana to Earnest and Hazel Parson. Angela was affectionately called “Angie” by her friends, and “Sis” by her siblings. She departed this side of life on Monday, August 3, 2020. Angie attended and graduated from Richwood High School in 1983. Angela continued her education at Robinson Business College, where she studied Business Administration. Angie was employed at GB...