Obituaries

William H. Layton

William H. Layton

Feb 14, 2025

Mr. William H. Layton, 88, of Ouachita Parish, LA, passed away February 14, 2025. He was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Oak Grove, LA, and was a Navy veteran. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Julie Moreau Layton; daughter, Carole Layton Gwin; and granddaughter, Haley Oliveaux.

Survivors include his daughters, Debbie Stubleski (Kraig) and Allison Statham...

Merl Davis Dickson

Merl Davis Dickson

Feb 14, 2025

The celebration of life for Merl Davis Dickson will be held Monday, February 17, 2025, at First Christian Church, 7805 Desiard Street, Monroe. Visitation begins at 2:00 P.M. until the time of service at 3:00 P.M.

Merl Davis Dickson was born November 12, 1946, and went home peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior February 14, 2025, at the age...

Edgar Powell

Edgar Powell

Feb 10, 2025

A graveside service for Mr. Edgar Powell, 81, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 1:30 P.M. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Rayville, LA, with Rev. John Bennett officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:30 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA.

Full obituary to follow.

Steven Karl Deen

Steven Karl Deen

Feb 10, 2025

Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. Steven Karl Deen, 63, of Farmerville, LA will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Rocky Branch Assembly of God Church in Rocky Branch, LA with Pastor Edgar Reed and Pastor Eugene Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Hill/Taylor Cemetery in Marion, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn...

Ruth Beavers

Ruth Beavers

Feb 9, 2025

Remembrance services for “Ms. Ruth” will be held Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 10:30AM in Feazel Chapel at First West followed by a Celebration of Life / First Heavenly Birthday Party in Tennyson Hall from 11:30AM-1:00PM.

 Private graveside services were provided under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Ruth was born in Minden, Louisiana on March 27, 1930. 

She took her...

Karen Dianne Simpson

Karen Dianne Simpson

Feb 9, 2025

Funeral services celebrating the life of Karen Dianne Simpson, of West Monroe, Louisiana, will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 15, 2025, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Rebecca Mixon officiating. Interment will follow immediately after at Memorial Park Cemetery, in Bastrop, Louisiana, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home. The visitation will be held...

Deborah Sue Hunter Taylor

Deborah Sue Hunter Taylor

Feb 9, 2025

Graveside Services for Mrs. Deborah Sue Hunter Taylor, 69, of Monroe, LA, will be 11:30 AM Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Art Beebe officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Taylor was born December 23, 1955, and passed away on February 9, 2025. She was a stubborn and strong-willed redheaded lady. Mrs....

Ret. Col. John Sanders Millar

Ret. Col. John Sanders Millar

Feb 8, 2025

Graveside service for Colonel John Sanders Millar, USA, Retired, 78, of Tulsa, OK, formerly of New Orleans, LA, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 24, 2025, at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe, LA.

Colonel Millar was born January 9, 1947, in New Orleans, LA, and passed away on February 8, 2025, in Tulsa, OK.

Colonel Millar was a graduate of Louisiana...

Patricia Elaine Otwell Modz

Patricia Elaine Otwell Modz

Feb 8, 2025

Proverbs 31:28-31

Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many people do noble things, but you surpass them all.” Charm is deceptive, beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Patricia...

Nellie Louisie Scriber Canady

Nellie Louisie Scriber Canady

Feb 6, 2025

Graveside services celebrating the life of Nellie Louise Scriber Canady, 90, of West Monroe, Louisiana, will be held at 1:00 P.M., Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Norman Bryant officiating. The visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Saturday, February 8, 2025, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

Nellie was born on...

Paula Scharbor Brodnax

Paula Scharbor Brodnax

Feb 5, 2025

Graveside services celebrating the life of Paula Scharbor Brodnax, 76, of West Monroe, Louisiana, will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Drew Cemetery in West Monroe, Louisiana with Rev. Rick Houck officiating. 

Paula was born on August 28, 1948, in Norphlet, Arkansas and passed away on February 5, 2025, in West Monroe, Louisiana.

She loved her plants and...

Nancy Adams Smith

Nancy Adams Smith

Feb 4, 2025

Nancy Drucilla Adams-Smith was born on November 27, 1958, in Toledo, Ohio and passed away on February 4, 2025, at Ridgecrest Community Care Center in West Monroe, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Todd Smith; and parents, Jacquelyn Posey Adams and Donald Clayton Adams. Those left to cherish her memory are her aunt, Rita Posey Smith; and...

Brenda Moreau Gilly

Brenda Moreau Gilly

Feb 4, 2025

Brenda Moreau Gilly, 75, was born on December 1, 1949, in Monroe, Louisiana and passed away at Glenwood Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness on February 4, 2025, in West Monroe, Louisiana. She will be interred in the family plot at Hasley Cemetery.

Brenda was generous by nature and was especially devoted to her family and special canine pets. She...

James Allen George

James Allen George

Feb 3, 2025

A memorial service celebrating the life of James Allen George, 83, of West Monroe, Louisiana, will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, February 8, 2025, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe, with Pastor Joseph Schwartz and Pastor James De’L George officiating. The visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until the time of service.

James Allen George was...

Carolyn Rose Hoffman Ritter

Carolyn Rose Hoffman Ritter

Feb 3, 2025

Carolyn Rose Hoffman Ritter, age 90, was born on November 1, 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri and passed from this life on February 3, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 165 Highway North, Monroe, Louisiana at 2:00 P.M. Visitation will be at 1:00 P.M. prior to the service.

Carol...

Peggy G. Cruse

Peggy G. Cruse

Feb 1, 2025

A memorial service for Peggy G. Cruse, 78, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2::00 P.M. Saturday, February 8, 2025, at St. Marks Methodist Church in Monroe, LA, with Rev. Nat Barnett officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the church.

Mrs. Cruse was born on...

Roy Eugene "Gene" Jennings

Roy Eugene "Gene" Jennings

Feb 1, 2025

Funeral services celebrating the life of Roy Eugene “Gene” Jennings will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, February 5, 2025 at Forsythe Church of Christ with Bro. John Dobbs officiating. Interment will follow immediately after at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. The visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until the time...

Katherine Ann Clark

Katherine Ann Clark

Jan 31, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Katherine Ann Clark, age 84, of Rayville, LA, who peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior on January 31, 2025.

Katherine was born on March 12, 1940, in Forest City, Arkansas. She lived a life filled with joy as a devoted follower of Jesus, radiating His love to...

Johnnie Frances Enloe

Johnnie Frances Enloe

Jan 31, 2025

Johnnie Frances Enloe, affectionately known as JoMammy, was born on February 26, 1944, in Louisiana, and passed away peacefully January 31, 2025 at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and creativity. A lifelong resident of Louisiana, Johnnie was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She was known for her unwavering love for Jesus Christ,...

Kenneth Dale "Kenny" Tedeton

Kenneth Dale "Kenny" Tedeton

Jan 31, 2025

Memorial services celebrating the life of Kenneth Dale Tedeton, 62, of Calhoun, Louisiana, will be at 11:00AM Monday, February 3, 2025, at The Assembly in West Monroe, with Bro. Neil Everett and Pastor Jeremy Stickell officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe. 

Mr. Tedeton was born in Monroe,...

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