Obituaries

Gwendolyn Briggs

Gwendolyn Briggs

Feb 18, 2024

Psalms 27:1 [1] The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Gwendolyn Briggs, received her heavenly wings on Sunday,  February 18, 2024. 

Service Date: Saturday,  March 2, 2024.

Visitation: 8am - 9am

Religious Service: 9 am 

Service Location: MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home,  7803 Florida Blvd East,...

David Daniel Compau

David Daniel Compau

Feb 17, 2024

Saddled with a toolbox and a heart as big as his tales, their very own fix-it wizard David Daniel Compau has hung up his wrench and headed for the great workshop in the sky on February 17, 2024. Born in Wyandotte, MI, on April 28, 1956, he clocked out after a spirited 68-year shift on Earth, leaving behind a lifetime of...

Betty Deemer Jackson

Betty Deemer Jackson

Feb 13, 2024

Betty Deemer Jackson, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and life-long educator passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024, at Our Lady of Lake Hospital.  Betty was born on August 14, 1940, to the late James Deemer and Carrie Ealy Deemer.  She was a resident and native of Denham Springs, LA. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 23,...

Derome "Jerome" Rankins, Sr.

Derome "Jerome" Rankins, Sr.

Feb 11, 2024

‭‭Psalm 23:1-4  [1] The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. [2] He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. [3] He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. [4] Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I...

Vallrea Jackson

Vallrea Jackson

Feb 8, 2024

Vallrea Jackson, walked into heaven gates, with a smile on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at the age of 74.Viewing 11amFuneral service 2pm Service Location: Leonard Chapel AME Church,  3558 Leonard Chapel Rd.Independence, LA. 70443.Interment:  Leonard Chapel AME Church, Cemetery  3558 Leonard Chapel Rd.Independence, LA. 70443.Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs, LA .

Odelia Ann Course

Odelia Ann Course

Feb 7, 2024

Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

Odelia Ann Course, a beautiful soul, earned her angel wings and entered heaven gates on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. 

Service Date:  Thursday, February 15, 2024.

Service Times: Visitation 8am  Mass 10am

Service Location: St. Paul Catholic Church,...

Nathaniel Francis "NF" Harrison, Jr.

Nathaniel Francis "NF" Harrison, Jr.

Feb 7, 2024

Ecclesiastes 3:1 “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”

Nathaniel Francis {NF} Harrison Jr., passed from his earthly home peacefully and transitioned to his heavenly home, on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. 

Services Date :Friday February 16, 2024.

Visitation: 9am-10am  Memorial Service 10am-10:30am

Service location: Mt. Zion First B.C,  356 T. J. Jemison, Baton Rouge, LA....

Elder Dr. Jonathan Chambers

Elder Dr. Jonathan Chambers

Feb 5, 2024

JEREMIAH 3:15 “And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”

Elder Dr. Jonathan Chambers, entered the gates of Heaven at a full run, stretching his arms out to be embraced in the arms of Jesus on Monday, February 5, 2024. He will be greeted by the hundreds of loved ones waiting...

Thomas Jordan Singleton

Thomas Jordan Singleton

Feb 5, 2024

Psalms 27:14 “Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.”

Thomas Jordan Singleton, transitioned from Earth to Glory, on Monday, February 5, 2024. 

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024, 2pm.

Service location: Claiborne AME Zion Church, Pine Grove, LA.

Service officiated by Rev. Ernest Peters. 

Interement: Claiborne Cemetery, Pine...

James Bryant

James Bryant

Feb 4, 2024

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

James A. Bryant, left to be with the Lord on Sunday, February, 4, 2024.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, 10am until religious service 1pm. Both services will be held at MJR...

Plas Harris, Jr

Plas Harris, Jr

Feb 2, 2024

2 Timothy 1:7 “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

Plas Harris Jr., entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the age of 72.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024, 9am until religious service at 11am. Both services will be held...

Lester Dupard

Lester Dupard

Feb 1, 2024

2 Corinthians 5:1 “For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.”

Lester Dupard, transitioned to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

Visitation will held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, 10am unti religious service 11am. 

Service Location: Zion Travlers Missionary Baptist...

Kirk Cardy Self

Kirk Cardy Self

Jan 28, 2024

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Kirk Cardy Self, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the age of 34. 

Viewing will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, 3:30pm- 5:30pm. Vistiation will resume on Saturday, February 10, 2024, 11am-1pm. 

Service...

Locoria Rheams

Locoria Rheams

Jan 22, 2024

2 Chronicles 7:14a “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face.

Locoria Rheams, entered heavens gates on Monday, January 22, 2024, at the age of 72.

Visitation will be beld on Friday, February 2, 2024 5pm until 8pm. Religious service for Locoria Rheams will take place on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at...

Rev. Augustus Cooper

Rev. Augustus Cooper

Jan 22, 2024

Rev. Augustus Cooper, 74, took his seat at the Lord's table on Monday, January 22, 2024.

Celebration of Life will take place at St. Helena Baptist Church, St Helena Church Rd, Greensburg, LA 70441, on Saturday, January 27, 2024,at 12:30pm.

Service officiated by Rev. Lee Allen Pounds.

Interment: St. Helena Baptist Church Cemetery, Greensburg, LA.

Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Greensburg,...

Edgar Glass, Jr.

Edgar Glass, Jr.

Jan 22, 2024

Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”

EdgarGlass Jr., left his earthly world for his eternal rest with our Lord on Monday, January 22, 2024. 

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, 9am until religious service at 10am.Both service will take place at St. Helena Missionary Baptist Church,  St Helena Church Rd, Greensburg, LA 70441. 

Service...

Chris Ralph London

Chris Ralph London

Jan 21, 2024

2 Timothy 4:8 “Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”

Chris Ralph London, peacefully answered the Master's call on Sunday, January 21, 2024. 

Religious service will be held on Friday, February 2,...

Shirley Faye Bowman

Shirley Faye Bowman

Jan 20, 2024

Psalms 27:14  “Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.”

Shirley Mae Bowman, transitioned to her heavenly home, on Saturday, January 20, 2024. 

Visitation will take place on Saturday, February 3, 2024, 9am until religious service at 11am. 

Servivce will held at God's Tabernacle, Hwy 63 Grangeville, LA.

Officiated by Pastor Ernest...

Melvin Richardson

Melvin Richardson

Jan 18, 2024

Psalms 27:7 “Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.”

Melvin Richardson, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the age of 74.

Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs, LA.

Whitfield Crier

Whitfield Crier

Jan 16, 2024

John 3:16“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Whitfield Crier, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, January 20, 2024, 10am until religious service at 1pm. Both services will take place at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87...