Obituaries

Delton Hearn

Delton Hearn

Apr 26, 2025

Funeral Services celebrating the life of Mr. Delton Hearn, 86, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 30th at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Monroe, LA. Rev. Gene Bryson, Rev. Dick Humphries, and Rev. Tim Hearn will be officiating the service. Interment will follow at the Chatham Cemetery in Chatham, LA, under the direction...

Jeanette Jones Dumas

Jeanette Jones Dumas

Apr 25, 2025

Memorial services celebrating the life of Mrs. Janette Jones Dumas, 88, of Mangham, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday May 2, 2025, at the First Assembly of God Church in Mangham, LA with Rev. David Mosley officiating, under the care of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville, LA.

Visitation for family and friends will be from noon until service time...

Olaus Connor

Olaus Connor

Apr 25, 2025

Funeral Services Celebrating the life of Olaus Connor, 84, of Monroe, LA will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 29, 2025, with President Broderson officiating in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Interment will follow in the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe.

Olaus was born on March 14, 1941, in...

Edwin Ray Bryan Jr.

Edwin Ray Bryan Jr.

Apr 25, 2025

Edwin Ray Bryan Jr. 12/26/1953 – 04/25/2025 Winnsboro, La

Eddie Ray of Winnsboro, La passed away peacefully from this life on April 25th, 2025, at the age of 71. Eddie Ray was born on December 26th, 1953 to the union of Ray and Mary Pat (Ross) Bryan. He graduated from Ogden High School before going on to pursue his major in...

Jane Halan Rand

Jane Halan Rand

Apr 25, 2025

A memorial mass for Mrs. Jane Halan Rand will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Monroe, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe.

Jane Halan Rand went to meet her heavenly Father on April 25, 2025, at the age of 83. Jane was born on March...

Sonya Darlene Coleman

Sonya Darlene Coleman

Apr 24, 2025

A Celebration of life will be held at a later date for Sonya Darlene Prince Coleman who passed into her rest on April 24, 2025, after her battle with cancer. Sonya was born on June 13, 1963 to Fred Ellis and Allie Lou Coats Prince in West Monroe, LA.

Sonya was a drafter at RSH Engineering and Ford, Bacon, and Davis....

George W. Grubbs

George W. Grubbs

Apr 24, 2025

Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. George W. Grubbs, 88, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday April 30, 2025, at Lea Joyner Memorial Methodist Church in Monroe, LA with Rev. Betty Swanson, Dr. Jerry Grubbs, and Dr. Perry Grubbs officiating. Interment will follow in Delhi Masonic Cemetery in Delhi, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn...

Mary Jo M. Gonzales

Mary Jo M. Gonzales

Apr 22, 2025

A memorial graveside for Mary Jo M. Gonzales, 83, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, April 26, 2025, at St. Matthew Catholic Church Cemetery in Monroe, with Rev. Dawnell Stodghill officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. with a rosary at 6:00...

Rafaela "Lil" Jeter

Rafaela "Lil" Jeter

Apr 22, 2025

Rafaela “Lil” Jeter of Monroe, Louisiana passed away peacefully April 22, 2025, her loving son, Doyle, by her side. Born October 24, 1934, in Manhattan, New York to Jennie and Enrique Rodriguez, she was sister to, now deceased, Henry, Jennie and Manny and survived by brother Jose Jimenez (Maria Clemencia) of Caracas, Venezuela. Her biological father, passing shortly after her...

Ramona Mullins

Ramona Mullins

Apr 21, 2025

Graveside services celebrating the life of Ramona Marie Mullins, 71, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 11:45 A.M., Friday, April 25, 2025 at Luna Assembly of God Cemetery with Bro. Mack Bellmore officiating. The visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 25, 2025 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Ramona was...

Sherman Shelby Shaw

Sherman Shelby Shaw

Apr 20, 2025

Sherman Shelby Shaw passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at the age of 83 at his home surrounded by his family.

Services for Sherman will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at First Methodist Church on Loop Road Monroe, LA under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA. Immediately following the service there will be a...

Nancy Wilder Trapp

Nancy Wilder Trapp

Apr 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Nancy Denise Wilder Trapp

May 6, 1957 – April 20, 2025

On Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, Nancy Denise Wilder Trapp passed peacefully, surrounded by love. Born on May 6, 1957, Nancy lived a life defined by compassion, service, and unwavering strength. She was 67 years old.

Nancy was many things to many people — a loving mother, daughter,...

Nancy Cozort Worthington

Nancy Cozort Worthington

Apr 19, 2025

Nancy Cozort Worthington, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Monroe, Louisiana, on April 19, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born in Timpson, Texas, on December 3, 1937, to James M. Cozort and Lillie Mae Mathis, Nancy was a woman of many talents — a gifted musician, devoted educator, and passionate artist. Her legacy as a music instructor, performer, and mentor...

Dorothy Jean "Ms. Dot" Blackwelder

Dorothy Jean "Ms. Dot" Blackwelder

Apr 19, 2025

Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Jean “Ms. Dot” Blackwelder will be held at 1:00PM Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at North Monroe Baptist Church in the West Venue with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment to follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd., Monroe. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 12:00PM Wednesday until...

Mary Nela Vaughan Richardson

Mary Nela Vaughan Richardson

Apr 19, 2025

Mary Nela Vaughan Richardson, 74, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 19, 2025. A visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 2308 Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA. A celebration of life will be at 3:00 PM on Friday April 25, 2025 at Christ Church at...

Terry Brown

Terry Brown

Apr 19, 2025

Funeral service for Mr. Terry Wade “T-Bone” Brown will be held at 10:00AM Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Cedar Crest Baptist Church with Dr. Greg Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:30PM Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Cedar Crest Baptist Church.

Terry...

James Clarence Toney

James Clarence Toney

Apr 18, 2025

Funeral Services celebrating the life of Mr. James Clarence Toney, 82, of Rayville, Louisiana will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at New Light Baptist Church in New Light Community (944 Highway 576, Mangham LA 71259) with Brother Jesse Owen officiating. The interment will follow immediately after at Welcome Home Cemetery in Grayson, Louisiana, under the direction...

Lee Hairston

Lee Hairston

Apr 18, 2025



In Loving Memory of Lee Hairston

January 3, 1963 – April 18, 2025

Lee Hairston, 62, of West Monroe, passed away on April 18, 2025. Born in Crossett, Arkansas, to Kyle and Sue Owens Hairston, Lee was the youngest of three children, growing up alongside siblings Kim and Jeff. His family circle later grew even larger when his parents remarried—adding siblings Amy...

Jason Chad Hall

Jason Chad Hall

Apr 17, 2025

Funeral services celebrating the life of Jason Chad Hall, 41, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, April 24, 2025, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Colton Monnin and Rev. Marcus Williams officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service.

Chad was born on September 20, 1983,...

Max Irvin Vangilder

Max Irvin Vangilder

Apr 17, 2025

Funeral Services Celebrating the Life of Mr. Max Irvin Vangilder, 79, of Monroe, LA, will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Rowland Road Baptist Church, with Rev. Norman Bryant officiating. Graveside Services will be 2:15 PM Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at French Cemetery in Center Point, LA.

Mr. Vangilder was born on January 7, 1946, and went to be...