Obituaries
Cindy Jackson
May 23, 2026
Cindy Jackson departed this life on May 23, 2026, at the age of 65. Viewing will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Roberts United Methodist Church, 201 Julia St., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Pastor Debra Keller will be officiating the service. Interment will follow in the Louisiana National...
Mary Lee
May 22, 2026
Mary Lee departed this life on May 22, 2026, at the age of 62. Viewing will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Gospel Temple, 82 Banks Ln., Pine Grove, La at 9 am until the religious service at 11:30 am. Superintendent Peter Donald will be officiating the service and Elder Enos Lee will deliver the eulogy. Interment will...
Carol Ann Yaun
May 20, 2026
Carol Ann Yaun departed this life on May 20, 2026, at the age of 86.
Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home
Constance R. Saizon
May 17, 2026
Pastor Constance Reed Saizon, born Constance Maureen Reed and affectionately known as “Connie,” was a proud native of Gulfport, Mississippi. She transitioned into eternal life on May 17, 2026, at the age of 78 in Baton Rouge, LA. She graduated from 33rd Avenue High School and later earned a bachelor’s degree in Business/Secondary Education from Xavier University of Louisiana. She...
Clara Jean Tuten Ellis
May 16, 2026
Clara Ellis, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
She leaves behind a family who treasured her deeply: her daughter, Wanda; her grandsons, Caleb (Tiffany) and Cameron (Elisa); her great granddaughter, Eleanor; and her sister Anna Lee McAllister; all of whom brought immense joy and pride to her life. She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Tuten;...
Mavis Yvette Thomas
May 15, 2026
Mavis Yvette Thomas departed this life on May 15, 2026, at the age of 60. Viewing will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Robert’s United Methodist Church, 201 Julia St., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Rev. Ronald Sutton will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Plainview Cemetery.
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Brenda Durden
May 12, 2026
Brenda Durden departed this life on May 12, 2026, at the age of 78. Viewing will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Abundant Life Tabernacle Full Gospel Baptist Church, 1701 Franklin Ave., New Orleans, La 70117 at 9 am until the religious service at 10 am. Pastor Maize Warren, Jr. will be officiating the service.
Arrangements entrusted to MJR...
R’Myni D K Watson
May 10, 2026
R’Myni D K Watson departed this life on May 10, 2026, at the age of 29. Viewing will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Saintsville C.O.G.I.C, 8930 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge, La 70811 at 10 am until the religious service at 11 am. Bishop Brandon Boutin will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Southern Memorial Gardens.
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Maverick Jackson
May 8, 2026
Maverick Jackson departed this life on May 8, 2026, at the age of 66.
Maverick leaves to cherish his loving memories: his two daughers, Jermiesha McClendon and Jadeah Butler; three sons, Byron Adams, Tranceson McClendon and Jonah McClendon; his loving mother, Grace Jackson; four sisters, Gloria (Rev. Kermit) Brown, Ruby (Joseph) Self, Linda Williams and Toby Porter; one brother, Darford Jackson, Sr.;...
Dorothy Stewart
May 8, 2026
Dorothy Stewart departed this life on May 8, 2026, at the age of 87.
Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home
Bernadine Paynes Square
May 5, 2026
Bernadine Paynes Square departed this life on May 5, 2026, at the age of 69. Viewing will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Sweet Home Baptist Church, 11427 Temple Rd., Kentwood, La at 11 am until the religious service at 1 pm. Rev. Lee Allen Pounds will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Riverside Church Cemetery.
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Major Coleman
May 1, 2026
Major Coleman departed this life on May 1, 2026, at the age of 69. Viewing will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La 70441 at 12 noon to 8 pm. Viewing will resume on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Faith Temple Church, 11605 Fontana Ln., Independence, La 70443...
Joshua Jackson
Apr 26, 2026
Joshua Jackson departed this life on April 26, 2026, at the age of 38. Viewing will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Revision Church, 118 N Scanlan St., Hammond, La 70401 at 10 am until the religious service at 11 am. Apostle Paul Beard will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Tranquility Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to MJR...
Esther C. Martin
Apr 25, 2026
Esther C. Martin departed this life on April 25, 2026, at the age of 92. Viewing will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La 70441 at 10 am to 5 pm. Viewing will resume on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Turner Chapel AME Church, 875 Turner Chapel Rd.,...
Shirley London McCray
Apr 21, 2026
Shirley London McCray departed this life on April 21, 2026, at the age of 83. Viewing will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at St. Peter Baptist Church, 23460 Hwy. 16, Denham Springs, La 70726 at 5 pm to 8 pm. Viewing will resume on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Apostolic Assembly of Christ, 48123 Hwy. 16, Denham Springs,...
Melvin Stokes
Apr 18, 2026
Melvin Stokes departed this life on April 18, 2026, at the age of 78. Viewing will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at True Believers Christian Center, 6676 Van Gogh, Baton Rouge, La 70806 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Interment will be in Mt. Pilgrim Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home
Arron Williams
Apr 16, 2026
Arron Williams departed this life on April 16, 2026, at the age of 64. Viewing will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La at 6 pm to 8 pm. Viewing will resume on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Rev....
Herman L. Seals, Sr.
Apr 15, 2026
Herman L. Seals, Sr. departed this life on April 15, 2026, at the age of 69. Viewing will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Greater Refuge Temple Ministires,1005 NW Central Ave., Amite, La at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Bishop Joseph Ricard will be officiating the service. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
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First Lady Jurunist Mills
Apr 15, 2026
First Lady Jurunist Mills departed this life on April 15, 2026, at the age of 64. Viewing will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Saintsville COGIC, 8930 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge, La 70811 at 9 am until the religious service at 10 am. Bishop Howard Quillen will be officiating the service. Interment will be in St. James Cemetery,...
Milburn Guntz
Apr 15, 2026
Milburn Guntz departed this life on April 15, 2026, at the age of 86. Viewing will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Robert’s United Methodist Church, 201 Julia St., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Rev. Debra Keller will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Louisiana National Cemetery.
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