All Obituaries

Doyal Andre McDade was born on September 18, 1953 in Monroe, Louisiana. He was the only child born to Mr. Doyal and Mrs. Embra McDade. On Monday evening, October 26, 2020, Doyal quietly answered his Master's call and entered into enternal rest.  Doyal (affectionately known as Andre) was an outgoing person and loved his fellowman. He graduated from Oak Grove High School in Oak Grove, Louisiana. Andre continued his education by attending Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM),...

Dianne Ruth Nabors was born on February 24, 1963 in Alto, Louisiana. She was the sixth child born to the late Maggie and Edward Nabors. Dianne accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Unity Church of God In Christ under the leadership of Superintendent Donald Lewis. She later relocated to Bethel Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Superintendent Charles Stevenson. She worked very faithfully in the church until her health failed. She was a missionary, youth Sunday...

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalms 30:56 On February 6th, 1942, Eddie Lee Williams was born to the care of Lillie Williams Veals and Eugene Williams. He married Ollie Mae Williams at an early age. To this union, five children were born. Two children preceded him in death, Leo Williams and Shirlene Williams. His wife, Ollie Mae Williams; one sister, Lillie Johnson; and one brother, Willie Lee Williams, also preceded him in death. After a short illness,...

Baby Jayden Rose' LaShay Folden was born August 21, 2020 to proud parents Jermaine Lee Joiner and Evelyn Victoria Folden.  He passed away on October 21, 2020.

Marie Patrick Jackson was born on August 12, 1940 to the late Simon and Roberta Wyatt Patrick. She was one of five children.  Marie accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a very young age, and remained faithful to her Christian duties at the New Galilee Baptist Church, where she served as President of the Usher Ministry for many years until her health failed.  She received her education in the Richland Parish School System, and was a wonderful homemaker, wife, and mother. Her...

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. (2 Timothy 47-8) Veronica (Shell) Michelle Griffin was born February 8, 1974 to Oliver Pugh and the late Armie Bethley. Veronica accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist...

Joseph Tozan Matthews was born to the proud parents of Frank Matthews and Eva Faircloth Matthews on September 18, 1935 in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He departed this life 9;00PM October 16, 2020 at the Intensive Specialties Hospital of Shreveport, Louisiana.

Jerry Allen McLaurin was born July 4, 1960 and departed this life on October 22, 2020. He was raised by Sam and Arizona McLaurin in West Monroe, Louisiana.  Trenton is where he met his lifelong friends, raised his family and celebrated many milestones. He made a career as a Truck Driver, where he drove for 35 years. He was a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather. Jerry enjoyed the down-home lifestyle of fishing, boating, grilling and sports. His memories will live on through...

Mother Gloria Faye Christian Witherspoon was born on November 23, 1953, to the late Limmeard Christian Sr. and Earline Harden Christian. On October 12, 2020, she departed this life at St. Francis Medical Center, surrounded by her family and loves ones. Her faith in God was evidenced at an early age when she was baptized at New Morning Star Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. I.J. Jordan.  She later joined the St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church under her father's leadership,...

KaJenn'e An'Jewell Lindsey was born July 19, 2002 in New Orleans, LA to Ms. Sonita Marie Capers and Mr. Kenneth Lee Lindsey Sr. KaJenn'e began her journey of life in New Orleans, LA where she began walking and talking at a young age. She was your typical joyful, happy, and observant little girl who loved to play and spend time with her Godparents, London and Jamal Lewis, who would come to get her every weekend. Due to the horrific events of Hurricane Katrina KaJenn'e and...