All Obituaries

Irene Dunn Cornist was born to the late John and Lelia B. McDowell Dunn on May 8, 1948 in Franklin Parish.  She accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Bellview Missionary Baptist Church where she served as an usher. For a period of time, she resided in Lakeland, Florida where she became a dedicated member of the Greater New Jerusalem Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Dr. J. L. Downing.  Upon her return back to Delhi, she re-united with Bellview...

Barbara Jean Williams was born in Monroe, Louisiana on March 26, 1940 to the late Marie Bell Walker and the late Bruce Summers. She transitioned on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Louisiana Specialty Care Hospital. She leaves behind: two sisters, Hannah Saucer of Dayton, Ohio and Helen Deloris Daniels of Rayville, Louisiana; and a great host of family and friends.

On Saturday, January 18, 2020 Heaven’s Gates opened wide to receive one of God’s son Donald Ray Cooper.  Donald walked into the arms of his Heavenly Father who was waiting to receive him.    Donald made his entrance into the world on July 23, 1962 to the late William and Mary Cooper.   Donald was a graduate of Thomastown High School in Tallulah, Louisiana and was a proud graduate of the Class of 1984.  After graduating from High School Donald...

Brother Willie “Tuff” Strawder, Jr., 65, of Monroe, Louisiana went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2020.  Willie was born in Monroe, Louisiana to the union of Willie and Essie (Mickle) Strawder.  He received his nickname, Tuff, at an early age.  He left walking to his grandmother’s house as a toddler one day and from that day on, he was known as “Tuff”. Tuff worked in the Water Department of the City of Monroe for 30 years before he...

The book of life opened for Deacon Abraham “Jack” Henderson, Jr.,  June 18, 1947 in West Monroe, Louisiana. He was the oldest of eight siblings born to the union of the late Abraham and Reva Lorese Henderson. He entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Billy Henderson and Albert Henderson, and two sisters, Bobbie Jo Wickerson and Willie Ruth Henderson. Jack confessed Christ at an early age at the...

Constance Renee Rogers was born January 25, 1989 to Robert and Paula Washington in Monroe, Louisiana. She departed this earthly life on January 9, 2020, after a short illness. Constance accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior, at an early age, and was baptized at Covenant Church. She later joined Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, under the leadership of Bishop Rodney McFarland, I.  She received her early education in the Monroe City School System. Constance was a great...

Bertha Miller was born on December 21, 1932 in Refugee, Mississippi to Joseph Gray and Martha Miller.  She worked in the food industry as a cook.  Bertha passed away on January 2, 2020 at her residence. 

Brother Stephen James Jordan entered Heaven’s gates on Tuesday December 31,, 2019 at his home in Grayson, Louisiana.. Brother Stephen James Jordan was born to the late Andrew Lee Jordan Sr. and Lucille Jordan on January 25, 1964. He was the next to the youngest of the eight children. His Father, Andrew Lee Jordan Sr., (1) Brother Kelvin Jordan, and (1) Sister Elizabeth Jordan preceded him in death. Brother Stephen James Jordan was baptized at an early age under the leadership of the...

Perry Lee, Jr. was born October 19, 1951 to the late Perry and Charlotte Lee in Rayville, Louisiana. After leaving Richland Parish, Perry attended Swayze Elementary and Richwood High School. As a "Ram," he played basketball.  Perry loved sports. He was a neighborhood maintenance man. He would mow lawns for everyone. Perry was a faithful city worker for 15+ years, where he worked until he retired.  Perry leaves to cherish his memories: his brothers, Lane Lee, Robert...

Deacon Herbert Arean Washington was born December 19, 1954 in Clayton, Louisiana to Pearline Washington and Louis Bowman, Jr. He was reared by Elvin “Nip” Washington, Sr. Herbert graduated from Ferriday High School. He worked as a security guard at Angola State Penitentiary, a valet parker at New Orleans International Airport, a truck driver for the City of Monroe, and a bingo caller. Herbert was a member of Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, under the leadership of Bishop...