Obituaries
Sandra Ann Cararas
Jun 4, 2026
A graveside service for Sandra Ann Cararas, 83, of Sterlington, LA, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, with Rev. Marcell Crowe officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe. Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until 1:45 P.M. on Monday, June 8, 2026, at...
Kimberly Ann Lenard
Jun 5, 2026
Funeral Services for Kimberly Prestridge Lenard, 63, will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA with Bro. Don DeLukie officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA.
Born on October 8, 1962, in Monroe, LA, Kim passed away suddenly from this Earth to be with...
Melissa Haas Kroper
Jun 2, 2026
Melissa Haas Kroper, age 72, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Philip Kroper.
Melissa was a devoted mother to Jeffrey P. Kroper, Brian C. Kroper (Danielle), and Laura E. Kroper (Wang). She was the daughter of the late Henry J. Haas, III and Elvera B. Haas, and a loving sister to...
Pamela Everett Bratton
Jun 7, 2026
Pamela Everett Bratton, born October 14, 1953, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, passed away on June 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family in Monroe, Louisiana, where she had lived from a young age. She was the first of three children born to Harmon Giles Everett, Jr. and Billie Russell Everett.
Pam’s fondest childhood memories were made on her grandparents’, Mother...
Karen Lynn Crain
Jun 6, 2026
Funeral services for Mrs. Karen Lynn Crain, 52, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Pastor Phillip Boatright officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00AM until service time Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the funeral home.
Karen was...
Dean McGregor Brent
May 25, 2026
Dean McGregor Brent, age 90, of Monroe, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026.
A memorial service and celebration of life will be held on June 10, 2026, at North Monroe Baptist Church in the West Sanctuary, officiated by Pastor Warren Eckhardt. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., with the service to follow at 2:00 p.m.
Dean was a devoted husband,...
Ralph Earl Roberts
Jun 5, 2026
Ralph Earl Roberts, known affectionately by family and friends as "Pops," passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at his home in Downsville, Louisiana, at the age of 82.
Born on February 21, 1944, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Ralph grew up to become a young man of remarkable talent and determination. He graduated from Neville High School in 1962, where he...
Jimmy Earl Eldridge
May 20, 2026
Funeral Services for Jimmy Earl Eldridge, 89, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, June 14, 2026, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00PM until service time on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Jimmy Earl Eldridge passed away peacefully on...
Pernie Ivie Walden
Jun 5, 2026
Pernie “Ivie” Davis Walden of West Monroe went to be with her Lord on June 5, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born on September 24, 1936, in Booneville, MS. Ivie was the eleventh of twelve children and last surviving sibling. She deeply missed and cherished the memory of her parents and siblings.
On December 25, 1955, she married...
Jesse William Harrison
Jun 3, 2026
Jesse Harrison was born on July 27, 1942, and passed away at his residence in West Monroe, LA surrounded by his family on June 3, 2026.
He was a member of First Methodist Church in West Monroe, LA, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Louisiana Engineering Society, Eagle Scouts and United States Army Reserves. He was also a member of...
Michael Ray "Mike" Waterman
Jun 2, 2026
Funeral services for Mr. Michael Ray “Mike” Waterman, 81, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Monroe, LA, with Rev. Calistus Makokha officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe. Visitation...
Ellyn Jonette Herrington Langston
Jun 2, 2026
Funeral services celebrating the life of Ellyn Jonette Herrington Langston, 61, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 6, 2026, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Dr. Kevin Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.
The visitation will be held...
Daniel Ray Sinclair
Jun 1, 2026
A memorial service celebrating the life of Daniel Ray Sinclair, 68, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, June 5th, 2026, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Baker officiating.
The visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service.
Daniel Ray Sinclair was born on August 7th, 1957 to Daniel Otis...
Kenneth John Robinson, III.
Jun 1, 2026
Kenneth John Robinson, IlI, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and a steady and kind presence in the lives of all who knew him, passed away peacefully June 1, at the age of 83.
Johnny shared more than six decades of marriage with his high-school sweetheart, Phyllis. Their 60 plus years together were a testament to enduring love, strength, and commitment...
Amanda "Mandy" Renee Willis
May 31, 2026
Amanda Renee Willis, 46, of Monroe, Louisiana, passed away on May 31, 2026, after a brief illness at St. Francis Hospital. Born on August 21, 1979, in Oakdale, Louisiana, Mandy lived a life defined by love, laughter, and an unmistakable light that touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.
She was vibrant, funny, hardworking, and fiercely devoted to her girls. Life...
Mary Alice "Mike" Husted
May 31, 2026
Mary Alice Mickel Husted of Monroe, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, the day after her ninety ninth birthday, surrounded by her children.
Born on May 30, 1927, in Monroe, Louisiana, Mary Alice was the beloved daughter and only child of Mae Carroll and Habib Mickel.
Mary Alice was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-eight years, William “Bill”...
Cynthia Dianne Szarek
May 30, 2026
Cynthia Dianne Szarek, lovingly known as Dianne, passed away on May 30, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born on April 11, 1947, in Monroe, Louisiana. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, June 4, 2026, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00AM...
Ronny Carroll Haisty
May 29, 2026
It is with profound sadness and deep appreciation for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of Ronny Carroll Haisty on May 29, 2026, as he gently slipped into the loving arms of our Lord. Born on November 7, 1943, in West Monroe, Louisiana, Ronny was a beacon of love, wisdom, and humor throughout his 82 years with...
Benton Henry Moore, Jr.
May 27, 2026
Funeral Services for Benton Henry Moore, Jr., 80, of Winnsboro, Louisiana will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, June 1, 2026, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Winnsboro, Louisiana with Rev. Ronnie Ledbetter officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Necessity Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM until service time on Monday at the funeral...
Sharon Elizabeth Hays
May 27, 2026
Sharon Elizabeth Hays peacefully passed away on May 27, 2026, surrounded by her children and grandchildren in West Monroe, LA after a lengthy illness. She was 82 years old. Born on March 3, 1944, at Craig Field, Alabama, near Selma, Sharon was the daughter of the late Francis J. Hays and Flora E. (Betty) Moseley Hays.
After graduating from Ouachita High...


