All Obituaries

David Harold Harris was born on February 9, 1970 to James Long and Palleen Harris in Monroe, Louisiana. He passed away on April 3, 2021.

Brother Michael Odell Dubose was born October 10, 1956 in Monroe, Louisiana at E. A. Conway Hospital, which is now Ochsner of Shreveport. He was the son of the late Sidney Dubose, Sr. and the late Bessie M. Thompson. Michael is the (7) seventh child of a union of 10. He was married to Mrs. Clara Dubose of Houston, Texas, and was later divorced. He worked at LA. Pacific for a short period until moving to Houston, Texas. There, he got a job driving a cement truck for T.X. I. Incorporated and...

Rakeem Rayshawwn Demond Newell,  was born on September 13, 2002 to Shelia Newell and Michael Jones in Monroe, Louisiana. He attended Barkdull Faulk Elementary School and Carroll Jr. High and High School. Rakeem loved to play basketball, football, run track and listen to music. He accepted Christ at a younger age and join the Mount Nebo Baptist Church of Monroe, Louisiana. Rakeem departed this life on Monday, April 5, 2021 in Monroe, Louisiana. He leaves to cherish his memories: his...

Taras Undre Rogers was born on January 10, 1966, in Monroe, Louisiana to Routha L. Rodgers and Willie Siller. Taras Rodgers accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized. He was a member of Evening Star Baptist Church growing up. Taras attended Sherrouse Elementary and Carroll High School. He was a carpenter in Monroe for 40 years. Taras had a good heart. He was a kind and loving son, brother, father, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. He loved babysitting his nieces and nephews,...

Elisha “Chick” Brass was born January 26, 1943, to the late Reverend Lacey Benjamin Brass, Sr., and the late Mary Lena Brass in Winnsboro, LA. He was the fourth child and second twin of seven. Elisha “Chick” Brass departed this life on March 20, 2021, at his home in Winnsboro, LA. Elisha Brass was fondly called “Chick.” He accepted Christ at an early age. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church, and later joined Winnsboro Second Baptist, which were...

January 12, 1947, was a special, blessed day in the town of Columbia. Jacqueline McClain was born to Willie Lee McClain. Jacqueline was raised by her grandparents, Isaiah McClain and Geraldine Wiley McClain. She was called by Jackie. She attended Union Central High School in Caldwell, Parish. She graduated in 1964 with honors and two scholarships in nursing. She was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church as a child. She married Andy Riser in 1964. They moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin,...

Deacon Henry Gene Merrells was born on October 27, 1947 in Monroe, Louisiana to Hattie Mills Merrells who preceded him in death. Henry made the transition from life to Glory at his home in Bossier City on March 18, 2021.       Henry graduated from Waverly High School. After high school, he attended Southern University in Baton Rouge where he was a proud member of the world famous Southern University Marching Band the “Human Jukebox”.      ...

The life of Tony Martin began when was born to the late Claudia Martin and James Davis, Sr., in Monroe, Louisiana. He received his GED and went on to further his education at Delta Community College. There he graduated and received a diploma as a Certified Nursing Assistant. He was very passionate about his job. No assignment was too small for him or too large. Tony was preceded in death by his mother, Claudia Martin; father James Davis, Sr.; Stepfather, Otho Martin. 3 brothers: Aaron...

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first.   1 Thessolonians 4:16 KJV Solomon Freelon, Jr., was born on February 19, 1951 into a loving family led by Solomon Freelon, Sr. and Lucille Freelon in Monroe, Louisiana. He was the second oldest of five children (Girthia, Joseph, Norman, and Roy). At the time of his death he fellowshipped at Macedonia Seventh Day Adventist...

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; Ecclesiastics 3:1-2 Laura Bell Thomas Finley was born to the late Louis and Mattie Lee Davis Thomas on May 17, 1938, in Franklin Parish.  She accepted Christ at an early age.  She returned to her humble roots and joined the Epps Church of God in Christ, where she remained faithful under the leadership of the late Elder Charles Stevenson, Sr., and now present Leader,...