Obituaries
Idella Woods Thomas
Oct 21, 2025
It is with deep submission to the sovereignty of God that the Thomas family announces the victorious transition of Mother Idella Woods Thomas, beloved Mother of Mt. Hope Baptist Church. A devoted woman of faith, grace, and strength, Mother Thomas lived a long and blessed life of service for 91 years and was dedicated to her family, church, and community.
Mother...
Betty Lou Morris
Oct 19, 2025
Betty Lou Morris departed this life on October 19, 2025, at the age of 79. Viewing will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Andrew United Methodist Church, 50311 Hwy. 16, Denham Springs, La 70706 at 10 am until the religious service at 11 am. Rev. Malcolm Carter will be officiating the service. Interment will be in the church...
Claudette Johnson Ramsey
Oct 16, 2025
Claudette Johnson Ramsey, native of New Orleans, La, departed this life on October 16, 2025, at the age of 73. She was the beloved daughter of the late Elzie and Lottie Knighten Johnson. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her only son, Arrington Allen.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home,...
Lon Bertrell Muse
Oct 14, 2025
Lon Bertrell Muse departed this life on October 14, 2025, at the age of 51. Viewing will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La 70441 at 5 pm to 8 pm. Religious service will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 2 pm. Interment will be in...
Bobbie Lee
Oct 9, 2025
Bobbie Lee departed this life on October 9, 2025, at the age of 88. Viewing will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 5 pm to 7 pm. Religious service will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 3 pm. Interment will be in Plainview...
Cleveland Grayer, Jr.
Oct 7, 2025
Cleveland Grayer, Jr. departed this life on October 7, 2025, at the age of 76. Viewing will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 5 pm to 7 pm. Religious Service will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11 am. Rev. Tommy Robinson will...
Willie James Lee
Oct 7, 2025
Willie James Lee departed this life on October 7, 2025, at the age of 66. Viewing will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Apostolic Assembly of Christ Temple, 48123 Hwy. 16, Denham Springs, La 70706 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Bishop Mac Albert Lee will be officiating the service. Interment will be in...
Baby Ma’Taya Ketay Broadway
Oct 1, 2025
Baby Ma’Taya Ketay Broadway peacefully departed this life on October 1, 2025. Religious service will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Greater Mount Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 46377 Durban Rd. Ext., Tickfaw, La 70466 at 11 am. Pastor Andrew L. Jackson will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Holly Gardens cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service...
Felicia Dionne Perkins
Sep 29, 2025
Felicia Dionne Perkins departed this life on September 29, 2025, at the age of 53. Viewing will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at House of Praise, 13900 Jr. Dr., Walker, La at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Pastor Richard Harbor will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Walker Memorial cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to...
Mary Bridges
Sep 27, 2025
Mary Bridges departed this life on September 27, 2025, at the age of 81. Viewing will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Mt. Kingdom Baptist Church, 14420 Nuccio Rd., Tickfaw, La at 10 am until the religious service at 11 am. Pastor David Charles Blount will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Galilee Church cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted...
Donald Glynn Williams, Sr.
Sep 26, 2025
Donald Glynn Williams, Sr., age 42, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Macedonia Church of Deliverance, 17590 Hwy. 933, Prairieville, LA 70769 at 1 pm until the homegoing service at 2 p.m. Pastor Mack "Chip" McCraney Jr. will be officiating the service. Interment will...
Kenneth Earl Page
Sep 26, 2025
Kenneth Earl Page departed this life on September 26, 2025, at the age of 61. Viewing will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Morris Chapel COGIC, 1328 McDaniel Rd., Amite, La at 1 pm until the religious service at 2 pm. Pastor Sidney Banks, Sr. will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Baker cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to...
Josephine Thomas Lockhart
Sep 25, 2025
Josephine Thomas Lockhart departed this life on September 25, 2025, at the age of 84. Viewing will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 6 pm to 8 pm. Viewing will resume on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at New Zion Baptist Church, 126 East St., Denham...
Dorothy Donahue
Sep 22, 2025
Dorothy Donahue departed this life on September 22, 2025, at the age of 67. Viewing will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Darlington Church of God in Christ, 8880 Hwy. 10, Greensburg, La 70441 at 12 noon until the religious service at 1 pm. Pastor Fredrick Skinner will be officiating the service. Interment will be in the church...
Sharon Elaine Legarde
Sep 21, 2025
Sharon Elaine Legarde departed this life on September 21, 2025, at the age of 65. Viewing will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 19013 Old Covington Hwy., Hammond, La 70403 at 11 am until the religious service at 1 pm. Rev. Earnest C. Brown will be officiating the service.
Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service...
Floria Bush
Sep 17, 2025
Floria Bush departed this life on September 17, 2025, at the age of 86. Viewing will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Rocky Hill AME Church, 151 Rocky Hill Rd., Amite City, La 70422 at 10 am until the religious service at 11 am. Rev. Joe Chaney will be officiating the service. Interment will be in the church...
Thatis Anthony “Skipper” Walker
Sep 15, 2025
Thatis Anthony “Skipper” Walker, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and man of faith, peacefully departed this life on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the age of 69. Born in Greensburg, Louisiana, Thatis was the eldest of six children born to the late Albert Cyprian and Viola Walker Cyprian. He was lovingly raised by his maternal grandparents, Leon “Big Daddy” and...
Catherine Harrison
Sep 13, 2025
Catherine Harrison departed this life on September 13, 2025, at the age of 83. Viewing will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at WK Gordon Prayer Center, 8930 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge, La 70811 at 9 am until the religious service 11 am. Pastor Linda Drewery will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Southern Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements entrusted...
Vertlee Hurley Washington
Sep 9, 2025
Vertlee Hurley Washington, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, departed this life on September 9, 2025, at the age of 105. She leaves to cherish her loving memories, her children; Joycelyn W. Guntz, William J. Washington, Jr. and Keith Michael Washington (Maryann) , grandchildren; Demetrise Ballerini (Cosimo), Marc Washington and Kimberly G. Washington, great...
Bertha Wilson Dunn
Sep 7, 2025
Bertha Wilson Dunn departed this life on September 7, 2025, at the age of 64. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 11 am. Rev. Daniel Johnson will be officiating the service.
Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home
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