Obituaries
Olivia Tucker
Nov 16, 2025
Olivia Theresa Johnson Tucker, affectionately called “T.T”, a resident of Baton Rouge, La. departed life Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge at age 75. She dedicated her life to Jehovah God and was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on June 23,1990, in the Cajun Dome, Lafayette, La. She faithfully served Jehovah for 35 years. One of...
Pierre Von Battley, Sr.
Nov 10, 2025
Pierre Von Battley, Sr. departed this life on November 10, 2025, at the age of 52. Viewing will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Living Word Church of Baton Rouge, 3730 N Sherwood Forest Dr., Baton Rouge, La 70814 at 9 am until the religious service at 10 am. Pastor James Drumgole will be officiating the service. Entombment...
Weldon “Sundanze” Dunston, Jr.
Nov 9, 2025
Weldon “Sundanze” Dunston, Jr., departed this life on November 9, 2025, at the age of 74. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 11 am. Pastor Kevin Hancock will be officiating the service.
Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home
Willie “W.D.” Douglas Lewis
Nov 4, 2025
Willie D. Lewis, affectionately known as “W.D.,” was born on November 7, 1938, and peacefully passed away of natural causes on November 4, 2025,in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 86. After a life of dedication, service, and love, he has now entered into eternal rest, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire all who knew him.
He...
Kendra Fitzgerald
Nov 2, 2025
Kendra Fitzgerald departed this life on November 2, 2025, at the age of 52. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10 am.
Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home
Thomas "Tommy " Claude Stewart
Oct 31, 2025
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NRSV
[16] So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. [17] For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, [18] because we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be...
Drandy Bartholomew
Oct 31, 2025
Isiah 57:1-2, “The righteous perish and no man lays it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come. He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness.”
Drandy Abron Bartholomew entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 31, 2025, at...
Glenn “Young Bleed” Reid Clifton, Jr.
Oct 29, 2025
Glenn “Young Bleed” Reid Clifton, Jr., departed this life on October 29, 2025, at the age of 51. Viewing will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at W.K. Gordon Prayer Center, 8930 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge, La 70811 at 9 am until the religious service at 12 noon. Pastor Leroy Johnson, Jr. will be officiating the service.
Arrangements entrusted to...
Helen Wright Spears
Oct 27, 2025
Helen Wright Spears departed this life on October 27, 2025, at the age of 92. Viewing will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Greater Allen Chapel AME Church, 6175 Scenic Hwy., Baton Rouge, La 70805 at 10 am until the religious service at 12 noon. Rev. Ranches Hall will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Darlington...
Elijah Brumfield
Oct 26, 2025
Elijah Brumfield departed this life on October 26, 2025, at the age of 25. Viewing will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at St. Mary Baptist Church, 12882 Hwy. 43, Greensburg, La at 10 am until the religious service at 12 noon. Rev. J. Gross will be officiating the service. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to...
Lee Anna Bady Kelly
Oct 22, 2025
Lee Anna Bady Kelly departed this life on October 22, 2025, at the age of 87. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her two sons, Charles R. Kelly, Jr. and Rodney (Lisa) Kelly, I; two grandsons, Rodney Kelly, II and Joshua (Treavealon) Kelly; two great-grandsons, Josiah and Rodney Kelly, III; two nephews, Henry (Sharon) Bady and Tony Bady; three...
Delree Thomas Boyd
Oct 22, 2025
Delree Thomas Boyd departed this life on October 22, 2025, at the age of 76. Viewing will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 2 pm to 8 pm. Viewing will resume on Saturday, October 31, 2025, at New Zion Baptist Church, 126 East St., Denham...
Pastor Joseph Bell
Oct 22, 2025
Pastor Joseph Allen Bell departed this life on October 22, 2025, at the age of 69. He faithfully served as the Pastor of Miracle Love Ministries in Houston, TX along with his wife, Lady Ronda Bell. Viewing will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Church of God, 3135 Ozark St., Baton Rouge, La 70805 at 8:30 am until...
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...
Mark Myles
Oct 16, 2025
Mark Myles departed this life on October 16, 2025, at the age of 44. Viewing will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La at 5 pm to 8 pm. Viewing will resume on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10 am until the religious service at 12 noon. Pastor...
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...
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