Obituaries

John G. Balsamo, Sr.

John G. Balsamo, Sr.

Feb 7, 2026

John Gaylord Balsamo, 78, of Monroe, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026. He was born on January 7, 1948, and lived a life defined by love, dedication, and an ever-present smile. Funeral service will be 2:00PM Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Rowland Road Baptist Church with Rev. Norman Bryant officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington...

Ramona Sharlene Caples McCollum

Ramona Sharlene Caples McCollum

Feb 8, 2026

Ramona Sharlene Caples McCollum, 80, of Sterlington LA, passed away peacefully at the Northeast War Veterans Home on February 8, 2026. Graveside service will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Rayville, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe.

Ramona was born in West Monroe LA, on February 8,...

Scott Guinn

Scott Guinn

Feb 9, 2026

Memorial services celebrating the life of Scott Guinn, 73, of Monroe, Louisisana will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, February 12, 2026, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, Louisiana.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until service time on Thursday.

Full Obituary to follow...

Catherine White

Catherine White

Feb 7, 2026

Funeral service for Catherine White, 56, of Downsville, LA, will be held at 12:00PM, February 12, 2026, at Amazing Grace Worship Center in Calhoun, LA with Rev. Artie Beebe officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, LA.

Mrs. White was born July 2, 1969, in Monroe, LA and passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at St. Francis Medical...

Earl Michael "Butch" Soignier

Earl Michael "Butch" Soignier

Feb 5, 2026

Funeral services celebrating the life of Earl Michael “Butch” Soignier, 80, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, February 12, 2026, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Fr. Nick Onyach officiating. Interment will be at St. Paschal’s’ Catholic Cemetery.

The visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until the time of service.

Mr. Soignier...

Sherry Lynn Shelton

Sherry Lynn Shelton

Feb 7, 2026

Funeral services celebrating the life of Sherry Lynn Shelton, 76, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 13, 2026, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Richard Twyman officiating. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, February 12, 2026,...

Lee Jerome Webster

Lee Jerome Webster

Feb 5, 2026

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

A memorial service for Mr. Lee Jerome Webster, 67, of Hot Springs, AR, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, February 13, 2026, First Methodist Church (3900 Loop Rd. Monroe, LA 71201) with Pastor Chuck Huffman officiating. Visitation will be held...

Norma Dell Olinde

Norma Dell Olinde

Feb 4, 2026

Funeral Mass for Mrs. Norma Dell Olinde, 90, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Monroe with Rev. Joseph Martina officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until service time on...

Caleb Kevin Cook

Caleb Kevin Cook

Jan 21, 2026

Caleb Kevin Cook, 44, passed away on January 21, 2026, following a brief hospitalization.

Caleb was born on September 30, 1981. From an early age, he showed a strong creative spirit and a love for music and performance. He sang in choirs and participated in theater during his youth, and those interests remained part of his life.

As an adult, Caleb spent...

Herschel Eugene Thornton

Herschel Eugene Thornton

Feb 7, 2026

Herschel Eugene Thornton, 92, of West Monroe was born on March 12, 1933, in West Monroe, Louisiana and passed away on February 7, 2026.

Herschel was a devoted husband, a loyal friend, and a man whose kindness touched everyone who knew him. An avid golf player, he found his greatest joy on the course beside his beloved wife, Geneva. He played...

Lena George Eads

Lena George Eads

Feb 5, 2026

Lena George Eads, 89, of Monroe, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, following a lengthy illness.

Born on October 13, 1936, in West Monroe, Lena was a lifelong resident of Ouachita Parish. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Powell George and Effie Smith George, and sister of the late Kenneth...

Charles Michael Hassler

Charles Michael Hassler

Feb 4, 2026

Mr. Charles Michael Hassler, 78, of West Monroe was born on September 30, 1947 and passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 4th, 2026.

Charles was a dedicated crane operator and a man whose greatest pride was his family. He worked hard every day to make sure they had everything they needed, offering steady love, support, and strength in...

Shirley Brown Edwards

Shirley Brown Edwards

Feb 4, 2026

A celebration of life for Mrs. Shirley Brown Edwards, 91, of Monroe, LA, will be held Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 1:00PM in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington Rd. in Monroe with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00PM until service time Sunday, February 8, 2026, at...

Linda Powell Hawsey

Linda Powell Hawsey

Feb 3, 2026

Funeral services celebrating the life of Linda Powell Hawsey. 78, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Community Baptist Church with Rev. Danny McIlveene officiating. Interment will follow immediately after at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

The visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the time...

Guy Alexander, Jr.

Guy Alexander, Jr.

Feb 2, 2026

Guy Alexander, Jr., age 76, of Flint, Texas, died February 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Guy lived many stories, raised by his grandmother on a farm in North Louisiana before attending Louisiana Tech University, graduating in the class of 1974. He rose to the top of his profession and loved his work in the oilfield. He was known, trusted,...

James "Jamie" Nicholas Beach

James "Jamie" Nicholas Beach

Feb 1, 2026

Funeral services celebrating the life of James “Jamie” Nicholas Beach, 46, of West Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, February 6, 2026, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe with Rev. Anthony Stewart officiating. Interment will be held at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home.

The visitation will be held from...

Jobe Robinson

Jobe Robinson

Jan 31, 2026

Funeral services for Mr. Jobe Robinson, 73, of Delhi, LA, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Monroe, LA, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the church.

Jobe Robinson...

Troy Edward Wink

Troy Edward Wink

Jan 30, 2026

Funeral Services for Troy Edward Wink, 87, of West Monroe, LA will be held at 1:30 P.M., Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Bosco Baptist Church with Bro. Robert Cook officiating. Interment will follow in the Bosco Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

At the early age of fourteen, Mr. Wink began a career in the...

Joe Lamar Hodge

Joe Lamar Hodge

Jan 30, 2026

Funeral services for Joe Lamar Hodge, 75, of Sterlington, LA, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd. Monroe with Brother Jeff Hurst officiating directly following visitation at 10:00 A.M.

Joe was born on July 2, 1950, in Bastrop, LA, and passed away surrounded by family on January 30,...

Martha Sue Sugden Hendrix

Martha Sue Sugden Hendrix

Jan 29, 2026

Martha Sue Sugden Hendrix, a beacon of warmth and love, was born July 9, 1937, and passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was 88 years old.

A celebration of Martha Hendrix’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA, with...