All Obituaries

CATHERINE EVANS JOHNSON, a devoted child of God, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 73. Born on September 3, 1952, Catherine lived her life guided by her faith and a deep spirit of perseverance. She was known by all who knew her as a hardworking, resilient, and fiercely dedicated individual. Throughout her life’s joys and challenges, she remained a steadfast fighter, confronting every obstacle with grace and dignity. Following a courageous ...

"These words which I command thee this day shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lay down, when you rise up." - Deuteronomy 6:6,7 Inari Khy'Ryl Banks-Randolph, age 11, was born on October 29, 2014. He departed this earth on July 1, 2026. Inari was from Delhi, Louisiana, born in Monroe, Louisiana. Inari was just about to enter his sixth grade year, where he was ...

Obituary of Jessie Mae Mack   The life journey of Jessie Mae began in Utility, Louisiana, on August 2, 1935. She was born to proud parents Laura Bell and Charlie Jackson, and was the only child born to this union.   Jessie Mae received her formal education in Catahoula Parish in Jonesville, Louisiana. She accepted Christ at a young age at New Mount Olive Baptist Church.   Jessie Mae met and married Glosper Bowan Sr., and together they were blessed with six children. Later, ...

Obituary Reverend James W. Lee, Sr., was born on February 3, 1951, to the late and proud parents Author and Martha Lee in Epps, Louisiana. He was the third child of seven. James graduated from Magnolia High School in Pioneer. From there he joined the military in 1971. During the early evening of June 20, 2026, James relinquished his mortal shell and embraced his eternity. Waiting to embosom him were his parents, Author and Martha Lee; two sisters, Joyce Hunter and Alma Lee; one brother, ...

Obituary CURTIS RAY HUNTER, SR., was born on January 13, 1959, to the late Lucias Hunter and Vivian Powell Elzy. Curtis was preceded in death by his first grandson, Fredrick Rashaud Taylor. At an early age, Curtis confessed Christ and became a member of the Philadelphia Baptist Church of Crowville under the leadership of the Late Reverend H. B. Rancher. He was baptized and later became a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir until his health declined. Curtis ...

Obituary  PERRY EDDISON MARTIN was born December 31, 1970, in Monroe, Louisiana, to the union of Reverend Dr. Lawrence R. Martin and Barbara T. Martin. On June 17, 2026, in Monroe, Louisiana. Perry transitioned June 17, 2026 Perry confessed Christ at an early age at Trenton Baptist Church in West Monroe, Louisiana. He was baptized by his father, the late Reverend Dr. Lawrence R. Martin. In his school days, he played football for West Monroe Junior High School and played the saxophone ...

Obituary George Jacobs III was born to George Jacobs II and Catherine Jacobs on October 11, 1954, in Shreveport, LA. He departed life on Monday, June 15, 2026. He was baptized at an early age. Later in life, he became a Mason. He was a member of Faith Harvest Church under Reverend James Earl Jackson at the time of his death. He attended Booker T. Washington Elementary School until it closed in the late 60s. He attended Carroll Jr. High and High School where he excelled on the basketball ...

Obituary DONALD RAY CONWAY was born on August 19, 1962, to the late Newman Conway of Mer-Rouge, Louisiana, and Gussie Barnes Conway of Oakridge, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by both parents; and his brother, Robert Earl (Papoose) Barnes.Donald attended Carroll High School and played the drums in the band. He later went to OIC and received his GED on October 17, 1979. Donald received Christ at an early age. Donald worked for the City of Monroe, Water Division, for about ...