Obituaries

Charles Hiram McKoin

Charles Hiram McKoin

Sep 27, 2025

Charles Hiram McKoin, age 88, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and outdoorsman, Charles lived a life marked by hard work, quiet strength, and deep love for his family.

Born in 1937, Charles built a remarkable career as a tie-end foreman, working on pipeline projects across the United States and Brazil. His expertise and dedication...

Hillery Daniel "H.D." Dozier

Hillery Daniel "H.D." Dozier

Sep 26, 2025

Graveside services celebrating the life of Hillery Daniel “H.D.” Dozier, 97, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, September 29, 2025 at Fellowship Cemetery with Rev. Chad Ballard officiating.

Mr. Dozier was born on May 22, 1928, in Liddieville, Louisiana and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 26, 2025.

H.D. was a beloved...

Pauline Crenshaw Paulus

Pauline Crenshaw Paulus

Sep 25, 2025

Pauline Crenshaw Paulus of Monroe, Louisiana, peacefully embraced eternity in the presence of her Lord on September 25, 2025, at the age of 87, surrounded by her family and joyfully reunited with her beloved husband, Richard. Her radiant warmth, deep faith, and joyful spirit left lasting impressions on all who knew her.

Born and raised in Monroe, Louisiana, Pauline's life was...

Sundee Gale Griggs Bolton

Sundee Gale Griggs Bolton

Sep 25, 2025

Funeral services celebrating the life of Sundee Gale Griggs Bolton, 57, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 30, 2025 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Butch McGee officiating. Interment will follow immediately after in New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

The visitation will...

Michael Cason Byrd

Michael Cason Byrd

Sep 25, 2025

Memorial services celebrating the life of Mr. Michael Cason Byrd, 70, of Rayville, LA will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Rayville, LA.  

Mike was born in Delhi, LA on August 8, 1955, and passed away on September 25, 2025, at his residence in Rayville, LA.  He was a retried...

Dr. Edward Jeffrey "Jeff" Hooton

Dr. Edward Jeffrey "Jeff" Hooton

Sep 24, 2025

Edward Jeffrey Hooton, known to most as Jeff, passed away on September 24, 2025, while on a salmon fishing trip in Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park. He was 77.

Jeff was born July 16, 1948, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Charlotte and Ed Hooton. He is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years, Belinda; daughters Babbette Burgess (Todd), Sage Braddock...

Donald Lee Clark

Donald Lee Clark

Sep 24, 2025

Donald Lee Clark, also known as The Painter Man, The Deer Slayer, Dad, and most importantly, Grandpa, was born on December 25, 1955, in Longview, Texas, to the parents Robert Earl Clark Sr. and Mary L. Clark. Donnie passed away on September 24, 2025, in Minden, Louisiana, at the age of 69, just minutes after saying the Lord’s Prayer with...

Ruth Carolyn Patterson

Ruth Carolyn Patterson

Sep 24, 2025

Ruth Carolyn Patterson, 83, of Start, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home on September 24, 2025.

Born on August 30, 1942, Carolyn lived a life filled with quiet strength, unwavering faith, and deep devotion to her family and community. She was the beloved wife of the late Malcolm Rudolph (Pat) Patterson for 56 years and was predeceased in death by her...

Edward Perry Willey, Jr.

Edward Perry Willey, Jr.

Sep 22, 2025

A graveside service for Mr. Edward P. Willey, Jr., 81, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery in Monroe, with Pastor Robert Lawson officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until 10:15 A.M. on Friday, September 26,...

Hilda Nancy Moore Perkins

Hilda Nancy Moore Perkins

Sep 21, 2025

Hilda Nancy Moore Perkins, of Bastrop, Louisiana passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025.

A private celebration of life will be held for family and close friends.

Hilda Nancy Moore Perkins was born January 21, 1943 in Bastrop, Louisiana. She is preceded in death by her father, Alonzo Moore, her mother, Mildred Nelson Moore, her husband, Robert Francis Perkins, and her son, Robert...

Judith Lee Arbogast Wood

Judith Lee Arbogast Wood

Sep 21, 2025

A memorial service celebrating the life and legacy of Judith Lee Arbogast Wood, RN,91, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 4, 2025 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.

The visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service.

She was born on October 16, 1933, in Brookings, South Dakota...

David Edward Bryant

David Edward Bryant

Sep 21, 2025



Funeral services for Mr. David Edward Bryant, 44, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Sterlington, with Reverend Ben Hackler officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn’s Funeral Home in Monroe. Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM until the service time. A graveside service will follow at Mulhearn...

George Vincent Anzelmo

George Vincent Anzelmo

Sep 20, 2025

Funeral services celebrating the life of George Vincent Anzelmo, 76, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, September 25, 2025, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe with Chaplain Daniel Thomas “Padre” officiating. Interment will follow immediately after at the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

The visitation will...

Dustin Roberts

Dustin Roberts

Sep 20, 2025

A celebration of life honoring the life of Dustin Roberts, 31, of Downsville, Louisiana will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, September 26, 2025, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

The visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Mulhearn Funeral Home of West Monroe.

Mr. Roberts was born on April 6,...

Samuel Salvadore Lasuzzo, III

Samuel Salvadore Lasuzzo, III

Sep 17, 2025

A visitation for Mr. Samuel Salvadore Lasuzzo III, 87, of Monroe, LA, will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with a Vigil Wake service at 6:00 P.M. with Deacon Tom Deal officiating. Graveside service will be held at 2:00PM Monday, September 22, 2025,...

Altha Faye Wiley

Altha Faye Wiley

Sep 16, 2025

Faye Wiley,97, went to her heavenly home September 16,2025 after a brief illness. 

Born in Glenmora, LA on May 24,1928, her family soon moved to Monroe where she resided until 2018, when she moved to Nashville, Tn to be close to family. She graduated from Ouachita High School and married Archie Wiley in May,1945.

Faye was the last living active charter member...

Judy C. Gilmore

Judy C. Gilmore

Sep 15, 2025

A private family service will be held for Mrs. Judy C. Gilmore, 78, of Monroe, LA at a later date.

Judy enjoyed teaching CPR and first aid classes, as well as working as a Critical Care Paramedic for multiple services. More than anything, she was a follower of Christ and yearned for God’s wisdom.

Judy was preceded in death by her father,...

Gracie Faye Stewart McKnight

Gracie Faye Stewart McKnight

Sep 15, 2025

Funeral service for Mrs. Gracie Faye Stewart McKnight, 91, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Rev. Woods Watson officiating. Interment will follow in Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens. Visitation will be from 5:00PM until 7:00PM Friday, September 19, 2025, at the funeral home.

Mrs. McKnight was...

Michael Neil "Mike" Murray

Michael Neil "Mike" Murray

Sep 14, 2025

Graveside services celebrating the life of Michael Neil “Moose” Murray, 59, of Columbia, Maryland were held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, October 11, 2025 at St. Paschals Catholic Cemetery in West Monroe, Louisiana with Fr. Joe Martina officiating.

Mike was born on May 19, 1966, in Fort Worth, Texas and passed away on September 14, 2025, in Columbia, Maryland.

Mike was a beloved...

Glenn Edward Allen

Glenn Edward Allen

Sep 14, 2025

Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. Glenn Edward Allen, 83, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe, LA with Rev. Ricky Bonnett officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA.

Mr. Allen was born on June 27, 1942 in West...