All Obituaries

Thaddious Trent Lewis, Sr., departed this life and was given his wings to glory September 10, 2019. He was surrounded by his family, at home, during his final moments. He was one of eight children born to the late Clarence and Mable Lewis on January 9, 1954 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He and his family moved to Tallulah, Louisiana, then finally to Delhi, Louisiana. As a proud student of Grambling State University, he met the love of his life, the late great Naomi Lewis. They were married...

A Life of Legacy Brother Therone Anotly Bess was born on November 1, 1958 to the late Alex Wheatley and Lueretter Bess in Monroe, Louisiana. He departed this earthly life on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at his home. He was baptized at an early age at New Saint John Baptist church under the leadership of Reverend Leo Reed. He later moved his membership to Calvary Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend William E. Armstrong, where he remained a faithful member until...

Mother Normagean McDowell Brown was born to proud parents, the late Deacon Mearion and Mother Leolder McDowell on October 3, 1948 in Franklin Parish. She gave her life to Christ at an early age at New Zion Baptist Church. She met and married the late Reverend Claude Brown, Sr. on January 9, 1965. Eight sons were born to this union. The two shared an undying love for each other and were married for 38 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Claude Brown, Sr.; her son...

Quadarrius DeMarrico Moore was born to the proud parent of Darrell Handy and Anquinetta Moore on August 2, 1994 in Monroe, Louisiana. He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving parents, Darrell Handy and Anquinetta Moore; his son, Quadarrius DeMarrico Moore, Jr.; his grandparents, J. C. Thomas, Clara Moore, and Martha Handy;  six sisters, LaDarrika, Kevorkian, Jamecia, Shadarrika, Darlysia and Darneshia; three brothers, Darrell, Jarrell and Morrie; a host of other relatives and...

Anya Ranse Mutenure, 39, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away the morning of Sept. 3, 2019. Before being called home, she was surrounded and supported by her loving family. Anya was born Aug. 27, 1980 in Monroe, La. She was the daughter of J.T McFarland and Darlene Williams. She is proceeded in death by her grandparents Grover Hunter Sr., Bertha Mae and J.C. McFarland. Also, by her child, Edmond T. Mutenure. For we walk by Faith, not by sight. (2Cor. 5:7) Anya’s faith took her on a...

Joseph Thompson, 54, passed away on August 30, 2019 from End Stage COPD at his home in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, he was the son of the late Mattie Vaughns and Joseph Vaughns. He graduated in 1983 from Bonanza High School. In 1990, he moved to Tallulah, Louisiana. His disability prevented him from working. He attended Fellowship Christian Center. He enjoyed solving puzzles, disassembling objects, and reconfiguring electrical and computerized electronics and...

Adolphus Maurice Walker was born on August 5, 1982 to Barbara Walker and Adolphus Maurice Hill in Monroe, Louisiana. He was a soldier of the United States Army. He passed away on August 21, 2019 in Aiea, Hawaii. 

Baby Nehemiah Zamir Humphery was born on May 24, 2019 to Demarcus Coleman and Kashena Humphery in West Monroe, Louisiana.  He sadly passed away on August 27, 2019 at Ochsner Medical Center in Shreveport. 

Mother Maggie McFarland Jenkins was born June 29,1923 to proud parents Abe McFarland Sr. and Beulah Harris Wilhite in Mangham Louisiana. She accepted Christ at an early age at the New Bethel Baptist Church of Delco, Louisiana under the leadership of the Late Reverend W. L. Jones. Later united with the Friendship Baptist Church under the leadership of Late Reverend Charlie Nash. Some years later she united with the Tried Stone Baptist Church under the leadership of Late Reverend E. D....

Barbara Chakita Mecole Roe was born on December 29, 1991 to Sereitta Roe and Robert DeWayne Marshall in Monroe, Louisiana. She departed this life on August 9, 2019, when our heavenly father called on her to a place of eternal peace and rest. Barbara accepted Christ at an early age. Barbara was loved by many people. She loved her family and friends and the Lord, our God. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Barbara Dean Roe; three great-grandmothers, Gloria Dean Roe, Emma Jean...