All Obituaries

Bertha Lawrence Clay departed this life and joined the ancestral plane on April 1, 2026, at the age of 82. She passed quietly and peacefully in her sleep by the bedside at home surrounded by her husband, Jim, her nurse, and care provider. Bertha was born on October 23, 1943, to the late R. B. and Ida Lawrence. She grew up in Monroe, Louisiana, where she attended Carroll High School, and after graduation, she enrolled at Grambling State University. She accepted Christ as Lord and Savior ...

Reginald Shawn Fields was born on March 27, 1967, in Monroe, Louisiana to Dorothy Fields and Andrew Fields. He peacefully passed away on April 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. Reginald was more than a barber. He was a pillar in his community. Through his work, he built strong relationships and created a sense of family. To many, he was more than a familiar face in the chair. He was a trusted voice, a listening ear, and an ...

Sister Lora Ann Morrison was born to proud parents, Deacon Isadore Morrison, Sr., and Mother Edna Ruth Morrison. Lora joined the New Fellowship Baptist Church at an early age, where she remained a faithful member. Lora was an avid cook. Her favorite things to do were spending time with her family and cooking. “Lolo,” as she was fondly known, was preceded in death by her daughter, Gwendolyn King; brothers, Isadore Morrison, Jr., and Michael Morrison; sister, Margaret Faye ...

Her Life’s Story Sarah Ruth Lee Bateast, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and cherished friend to many in her community, passed away leaving behind a legacy of strength, faith, and devotion to family. Born in Pioneer, Louisiana, she was the daughter of James Lee and Henrietta Lee both who passed away while she was young. She was then adopted by Annie Mae and Mamon Savage, who also preceded her in death. At the age of nine, she moved with her aunt to San Bernardino, ...

With loving hearts and cherished memories, we celebrate the life of PORSCHE SHANTE SPIVEY, age 46, who was born on October 1, 1979, in Monroe, Louisiana, at E.A. Conway Hospital to the late Gloria Blondell Spivey and the late John Wesley Spivey. She peacefully departed this life in Monroe, Louisiana. Porsche was raised in the Tanglewood and Pine Bayou communities of Monroe, Louisiana. She attended Ouachita Parish Schools and proudly graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in 1998. ...