Obituaries
Mickey Loy Murphy
Jun 29, 2025
Mickey Loy Murphy, age 61, passed into the Loving Arms of Jesus on June 29, 2025, while surrounded by his family. He was born October 24, 1963, in West Monroe, LA, to the union of his parents, Bobby Lee Murphy Sr. and Charlene Hughes Murphy.
Services will be held at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday July 02,...
James Richard Lawn
Jun 27, 2025
Memorial Graveside Services for James Richard Lawn, 81 of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at the Northeast Louisiana Veteran’s Cemetery, Rayville, LA with Rev. Ron Volmar and Rev Doug Musgrove officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
James Richard Lawn passed away...
Cecil Faircloth
Jun 26, 2025
Graveside Services for Cecil Faircloth, 76, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Bonnett officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
Cecil was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton Moorman and Lena Bell Moorman; sister Earleen Ramsey; and son Faron Weeks.
Survivors include her...
Nancy Lee Breen
Jun 26, 2025
Nancy Lee Hunsinger Breen passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born on May 12, 1940, in Endicott, New York, Nancy was one of fifteen children and grew up on her family's farm in Vestal, New York. From those early days, she carried a deep sense of faith, family, and resilience that shaped her throughout her...
James "Jim" Henry Braden
Jun 26, 2025
James “Jim” Henry Braden, 81, a resident of West Monroe, Louisiana and previously of Tyler, Texas passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Jim was born July 12, 1943 in Wichita Falls, Texas to George and Nora Braden. He was a graduate of Bolton High School. He was called to duty by the United States Army in 1967, serving in...
Lisa Talton Richardson
Jun 25, 2025
Lisa Gail Richardson (née Talton), age 55, passed away on June 26, 2025, in Monroe, Louisiana. Born on February 24, 1970, in the same city she called home throughout her life, Lisa made an impact on her friends, family and her community through her dedication, vibrant spirit, and boundless compassion.
Lisa devoted over two decades of her professional life to public...
Betty Hopson Elias
Jun 25, 2025
A Celebration of Life service honoring the life of Betty Hopson Elias will be held on Sunday, June 29th in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home at 2308 Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA with Rev. Jon McDerment officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm with the service commencing at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Cemetery in Monroe, LA.
Mrs....
Samuel George "Sammy" Bee
Jun 25, 2025
Funeral services for Mr. Samuel George “Sammy” Bee will be held at 12:00 P.M. Monday, June 30, 2025, in the chapel of Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe. Visitation will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, June 30, 2025, until service time at the Mausoleum Chapel.
Sammy was born on...
Martha Jane McCurdy
Jun 23, 2025
Martha “Marty” Jane Wellerman McCurdy , born April 12, 1938, in West Monroe, LA went
home to be with her Lord on June 23, 2025 at the age of 87.
Marty, a devoted daughter and wife, loving mother, and amazing grandmother, was truly the heart of her family. Her home was a haven of endless love and unwavering support, extending even to...
Gary Emmitt Parrish
Jun 22, 2025
Gary Emmitt Parrish, 91, a longtime resident of Lafayette, Louisiana, and recently Baton Rouge, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Gary was born on August 15, 1933, in Monroe, as the first child of Emmitt Harvey Parrish and Dottie Hendricks Parrish. He was educated at Ouachita High School in Monroe, LA, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in...
Gracie Faye Reed Pryor
Jun 21, 2025
Funeral services for Gracie Faye Reed Pryor, 85, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA, with Rev. Tim Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Monday,...
Frances H. McCrocklin
Jun 20, 2025
Frances H. McCrocklin, aged 91, of Monroe, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025. Born in Mansfield, Louisiana, Frances spent more than a decade living in Brazil before returning to her beloved Monroe. She was the devoted wife of the late Ted A. McCrocklin, who preceded her in death in 1998.
Frances is survived by her three daughters, Stacy,...
Richard Loftin, Sr.
Jun 20, 2025
Funeral Services for Richard Loftin, Sr. 77, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Pastor Chris Miller officiating. Interment will follow in the Kilpatrick’s Serenity Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00AM until service time on Tuesday.
Richard was born in Monroe, LA, on...
Michelle LaDawn Brown Bass
Jun 19, 2025
Michelle LaDawn Brown Bass, born on February 7, 1974, in West Monroe, LA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 19, 2025, at the age of 51.
Michelle, affectionately known by her husband Whit as “Shelley,” was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished daughter and sister, and a true friend to many. She was married to the...
Peggy Chapman
Jun 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and sadness that we announce the passing of Peggy Jean Sellers Chapman. Peggy passed away peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was born on July 29, 1941, in Forest, Louisiana and passed away on June 18, 2025, in West Monroe, Louisiana. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, June 22,...
Huey P. Wheelis
Jun 18, 2025
Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. Huey P. Wheelis, 97, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, June 22, 2025, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Eric Hotard of the Apostolic Restoration Church Officiating. Interment will follow in the Hasley Cemetery.
Mr. Wheelis, a World War II veteran, was born on...
David Cedric Malone Sr.
Jun 18, 2025
Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. David C. Malone Sr., 91, of Start, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, June 23, 2025, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA. Interment will follow in the Start Cemetery in Start, LA.
David C. Malone Sr., better known as “Sweetie”, was born on March 7, 1934 and passed away...
Wendell Thomas Betts
Jun 18, 2025
A graveside memorial service celebrating the life of Wendell Thomas Betts, 63, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 12:00 P.M., Friday, June 20, 2025 at the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Rayville, Louisiana with Rev. Tim Johnson officiating. The visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., Friday, June 20, 2025 at Mulhearn Funeral Home, 300...
James D. Johnson
Jun 17, 2025
James D. Johnson, born on April 27, 1939, in Warren, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, in West Monroe, Louisiana. He was a cherished member of the Sterlington Church of Christ, where he found community and connection throughout his life.
James was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lorene Johnson; his father, Raymond Johnson; his mother, Opal Johnson;...
Pamela Ann Woodcock
Jun 17, 2025
Graveside services celebrating the life of Mrs. Pamela Ann Woodcock, 76, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 4:00 P.M. Friday, June 20, 2025, in the Mausoleum Chapel of Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, LA with Rev. Ricky Bonnette officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA.
Mrs. Woodcock was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and...