All Obituaries

Venetta Cockerm (Nett) 58, of Dallas, TX passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on December 11, 2021, after a life long battle of kidney disease which led to a sudden cardiac arrest. She was born on May 31, 1963, in Dallas, Texas to the parentage of the late Anderson Berry Cockerm and the late Jerri Cockerm. She is preceded in death by both her parents, sister Rhonda Shaw- Williams, grandmother Margaret Shaw, aunt Bealuh Wilson, and nephew Tracy Shaw. Venetta is...

Azzie Lee Thompson Ross was born in Winnsboro, LA on November 2, 1925, to the late Robert Lee Thompson and the late Maybell Welch. She exchanged her earthly home for her heavenly home on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Azzie Lee Ross accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Pleasant Star Baptist Church in Winnsboro, LA under the leadership of Rev. G.C. Carr. Later in life she moved her membership to Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA under the leadership of Rev....

Johnny L. Huey was born on February 2, 1942, to the parents, Effie T. and John L. Huey. Johnny grew up in Heflin, Louisiana and moved to Monroe, Louisiana, where he met and married Irma Jean Adams, his wife, for more than 30 years. The couple moved to San Bernardino, California and later returned to Monroe, Louisiana to make their home. Johnny, affectionately known as “Papa,” “John L,” and “Ackbar,” was a strong hardworking man. He retired from Howard...

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.  II Timothy 4:7 The Life, Love, and Legacy of Mack Edward McLauirin, Jr. Mack is the son of the late Mack McLaurin, Sr. and Mary Spears-McLaurin. Mack was the fourth of six children. He departed this life on Sunday, May 1, 2022. At an early age, Mack accepted Christ Jesus as his Lord and Savor and was baptized  by the late Lester Guidery, Pastor and Founder of the First House of Prayer B.C.. ...

Steven Nicholas Newton was born on September 27, 1994 to Lushonnoh Newton Matthews and Steven Carl Holmes.  He passed away on April 30, 2022. Steven accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and joined Beth Eden Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Tommy Joe Taylor.  Steven graduated from Ouachita High School, Class of 2014. He enjoyed cooking, basketball and loved spending time with his kids. He was affectionately known as “Pooh” by...

Clyde Bush was born February 15, 1938, in St. Maurice, Louisiana. His parents were James Bush Sr. and Willie Bush. Clyde was born into a large family with lots of brothers and sister. He was a widower to Lenora Bush his late wife who passed away in 2019. Clyde was the dad of Sandra, Lawanda, Clyde Jr., Byron, Sheila, and Andrew. He was a hardworking man who retired from landscaping. He loved the outdoors and nature. He and his late wife, Lenora had many beautiful plants and trees around...

Darnell Wayne Jackson, born February 16, 1971, to the late William Hobson and Ruby Jackson, passed away on April 23, 2022. He was born and lived his entire life in Monroe, Louisiana. He used to say, “the world shook on its axis when I was born”. Now the heavens are shook. Darnell graduated from Carroll High School in 1989 where he played defensive tackle for “THE Carroll Bulldogs”. He served in the Army National Guard from 1989 to 1995 and was a Free Mason. He was an...

On April 10, 1958, a star was born to the late Hattie Lee Pickens of West Monroe and Henry Hayes of Oakland, California. Deborah, also known as Niecy, attended Tippit Elementary. She later attended Riser and graduated from West Monroe High School. She later met Ricky Morris with whom she had 3 beautiful children. Niecy was a strong, smart, and independent. She spent her pass years listening to music, cooking soul food, shopping, and spending time with her family. Deborah was preceded...

A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. Angela was a beautiful soul. This, in brief, is her story. Angela Smith was born February 3, 1969, and departed this life April 21, 2022. She was born to Patricia Ann Tyson Smith Daniels and Clyde Johnson. Angela received her formal education through the Ouachita Parish School System, where she excelled in her studies and choir. Sister Smith accepted Christ as her Savior when she was...

To everything there is a season, and a time. To every purpose under the heavens. A time to be born, and a time to die.... Ecclesiastes 3:1,2 Jeremy “Shakey” Jamiel James, 32, was born May 29, 1989. Jeremy was a longtime resident of Monroe, LA, where he gained his wings April 22, 2022. Jeremy was the son of Karen V. James and Gary White. He attended Robinson Elementary School and a “2009” graduate of The Richwood High School. He was baptized at Hopewell Baptist...