All Obituaries

  Lynda Burns-Baker was born on July 28, 1960 in Monroe, Louisiana to the late Charlie Burns and Lizzie Burns. She accepted Christ at an early age. Lynda was a member of New Mount Zion M.B. on Hwy. 80. She was a graduate from Tallulah High School and a Member of the Class 1979. Lynda enjoyed her earlier work life and passion while caring for patients as a CNA with Olive Branch Nursing Home and Marie’s Sitting Services. Lynda enjoyed her children and love ones; She wore the...

Aquarius Rollins was born March 17, 1981, to the union of Wanda and Larry Rollins. As an infant, she was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Doctors said that she would not live to see the age of three, but God said different. At the age of four, Aquarius relocated to the Holy Angels Facility where she could receive the 24-hour care that she needed. She then moved to the Louisiana Special Education Center, where she remained until her death. Aquarius was preceded in death by her brother,...

Alma Lee was born on November 16, 1955, to the late Arthur Lee and Martha Lee. She departed her life on September 11, 2023, at home after a lengthy illness. She was baptized in August of 1966 under the leadership of Reverend R.B. Allen. After moving back home from Los Angeles, California, she rededicated her life back to Christ under the leadership of Reverend Alton Lee. Alma served faithfully as the church secretary until God called her home. Alma Lee was preceded in death by three...

Dwanna LaShell Powell passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at St. Francis Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Dwanna was born August 11, 1975, in Monroe, Louisiana, to Lorine Powell Jones and Matthew Washington. From a young age until her death, she was raised by Frank Jones, Jr., whom she referred to as “Dad.” Dwanna accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Reverend H.F. Richardson at New Zion Baptist Church of Delhi, Louisiana. Dwanna...

Demetrius La’Ray Robinson, commonly known as “Main-Main,” was born on July 25, 1980, to Alvin Ray Washington and Rita Sims Washington in Monroe, Louisiana. He was the second of twins. He accepted Christ at an early age. Demetrius joined Empire Church of Deliverance under the leadership of Bishop Jim D. Moore. He attended Carver and Berg Jones Elementary, Ouachita High School, and was a graduate of Wossman High School. Demetrius transitioned to his eternal home on Sunday,...

The Life and Legacy of a Phenomenal Woman “If a man die, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.” Job 14:14 The journey of life takes us through transitions, much like the seasons of the year. We experience the miracle of birth, the freedom of childhood, a time to realize adulthood dreams, the joy of living a fulfilled life, and a peace with ourselves and our creator. We understand the journey. We are each created for a specific...