All Obituaries

Brother James Ray Kelly, Sr. was born in Delhi, Louisiana on September 19, 1966, into the union of the late Maggie Phillips Kelly Downs and Andrew Jackson Kelly, Sr. James was proceeded in death by his parents Maggie Kelly Downs, Andrew Kelly, Sr., and Willie Mac Downs. James Kelly Sr. departed this life on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. He accepted Christ at a youthful age and was baptized by the late Reverend Arthur Dixon at Turkey Creek Baptist Church in Delhi, Louisiana. James Kelly, Sr....

NaQuinton Wilson was born to Reginald and Gwen Wilson October 28, 1985 in Delhi, Louisiana. He transitioned from this life on November 29, 2021. NaQuinton was preceded in death by his mother, Gwendolyn Wilson.  NaQuinton leaves to cherish his memories: his father, Pastor Reginald (Spring) Wilson of Monroe, Louisiana; one sister, Alaysha Wilson; one brother, LaDerrick (Renada) Wilson; grandparents, Vernell (Irma) Scott; God-parents, Daniel (Veronica) Dixon; and a host of aunts, uncles,...

Mary Alice Simmons Holmes was born on November 15, 1940, in Start, Louisiana, to Ceasar Simmons and Alice Staten Simmons. She was baptized in Clear Lake River, Rhymes, Louisiana. As a child, she attended Evergreen Baptist Church. Later, the family moved to Monroe, Louisiana, where she became a member of Deuteronomy Baptist Church. She served as the church secretary. She later joined New St. James Baptist Church, under the leadership of Dr. Charles L. McGee, where she remained until her...

Sister Mary Eliza Wilson Whitlock passed away peacefully at Glenwood Medical in West Monroe, Louisiana, on November 27, 2021, at the age of 86. Her untimely passing was Heaven calling home a true soldier. Sister Mary Eliza Wilson Whitlock was born November 10, 1935, to the late Emmerline and Dunn Wilson on the Henry Woman Plantation in Gilbert, Louisiana. She was baptized at an early age at the Bayou Mason as a member of New Macedonia Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. L.M....

Ms. Laura Jane Moran was born on November 9, 1954, and departed her life on November 21, 2021. She was the daughter of late Betsy Ann Moran and late John Percy Moran. Laura grew up in South Bend, Indiana, where she completed her vocational and educational program at Logan Center. She worked at Logan Industries for several years as a packer and assembler prior to relocating to Louisiana. Laura leaves to cherish her loving memory: daughter, Martha LaShay Moran; one brother and six sisters,...

Janice Marie McGee-Randle was born on December 24, 1969, in Monroe, Louisiana, to the late Hosea McGee, Sr., and Freddie Mae Kirby-McGee. Janice received her final wings on November 27, 2021, passing peacefully in her sleep after a year long battle with breast cancer. Janice attended Sherrouse and Lincoln Elementary Schools, Carroll Junior High, Carroll High School, and Unitech Training Academy. Janice was a dedicated and faithful worker at St. Francis Medical Center until a near-death...

Dennis Ray “Black Baby” Moy was born on December 4, 1958, to the late Moses Moy and Mary Lee Bynum Moy. He was the fifteenth child out of seventeen siblings. Baptized at an early age under the leadership of the late Rev C.H Holmes, pastor of Lone Star Baptist church. Dennis was educated in the Union Parish School System where he attended Eastside Elementary School and later graduated from Linville High School in 1971. He attended Grambling State University for two years. Dennis...

Loretta was born March 24, 1961, in Jonesville, LA, to the late James Schiele and Mattie Brown. She was a loving wife to Clarence Norl and a loving mother to all her children, Siressa Johnson, Johnny (Shavondalyn) Johnson, Johnnise Johnson, Jamye Johnson, JaLisa Johnson, “CJ” (Shaneika) Norl, Roderick Norl, Shereka Norl, and Eureka Lee. Loretta was also a member of Greater St. Mary Baptist Church in Jonesville, LA, for over 20 years, under the leadership of Dr. Dave...

Eveline “Elvie” Butler leaves to cherish her memories: Micheal and Sherry Stubblefield and family, Mike Stubblefield and Jose Stubblefield, all of San Diego, California. She was preceded in death by: her son, Philip “Joe” Roy Rea Stubblefield. He leaves to cherish his memories: Sherita Johnson and her children, Radyn, Christian, Yanelli, Kainaan, Keiston, and Justin, all of Arlington, Texas; Kandis Johnson and children, Qumonte, Qumari, and Mark, all of Arlington,...

Deacon Leroy “Rock” McMillian was born on November 17, 1958, a loving husband, father, devoted brother, beloved uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on Monday, October 18, 2021, at the age of 62. Leroy was a resident of Monroe, La. for twenty-five years, and a Native of New Orleans, La. and Atmore, Alabama. He attended Edgar P. Harney and Carter G. Woodson schools in New Orleans, Louisiana, Escambia County High School in Atmore, Alabama and Southern University at New...