Obituaries

Kwame Patrick Paul

Kwame Patrick Paul

Jan 13, 2024

Matthew 11:28 “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

Kwame Patrick Paul, departed this life on Saturday, January 13, 2024  at the age of 34.

Relgious service will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 11am.

Service will take place at Church of God, 3135 Ozark St. Baton Rouge, LA.

Service conducted by...

Dorothy Mae Cherry-Carney

Dorothy Mae Cherry-Carney

Jan 13, 2024

Matthew 11:28“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

Dorothy Cherry-Carney, of Baton Rouge joined our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 13, 2024.

A funeral service will be held in her honor on January 27, 2024, 9am until 11:00am, religious service.

Service officiated by Minster Deborah Ross.

Interment: Smith Memorial Park, 8268 Parish...

Corine Coleman Reese

Corine Coleman Reese

Jan 8, 2024

Psalms 23:6“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Corine Coleman Reese, recieved her angel wings, on Monday, January 8, 2024. Corine, the second born child of the late Samuel and Edis Coleman, was born on Wednesday, October 15, 1947. Corine, was brought...

Rev. Maggie Patterson

Rev. Maggie Patterson

Jan 1, 2024

Proverbs 3:5“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”

While celebrating a life well lived, it is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of Rev. Maggie Patterson, an Itinerant Elder and former Pastor of Wesley Chapel AME Church (Retired), on Monday, January 1, 2024.

Funeral Arrangements are as follows:Thursday, January...

Sterling Ray Bryant

Sterling Ray Bryant

Dec 30, 2023

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

 Sterling Ray Bryant, left to be with the Lord, on Saturday December 30, 2023.

Religious service will take place on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 2pm.

Service will be held at GFL Catherdal COGIC, 8930 Plank Rd, Baton Rouge,...

Donald Ray Paul

Donald Ray Paul

Dec 28, 2023

 

Matthew 11:28 “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”   Donald Ray Paul, departed this life on Thursday,  December 28, 2023 at the age of 60. Religious service will be held on Friday, January 5, 2023, at 12 noon.

Service will take place at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803...

Mary Martin

Mary Martin

Dec 25, 2023

 

Psalms 23:6“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.” Mary Martin, transitioned from this earthly life into eternal life at her home, on December 25, 2023. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024. 12 noon until religious service 1pm.

Services...

John Ray Lathan

John Ray Lathan

Dec 24, 2023

Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comforted me. John Ray Lathan, took his final rest on Sunday, December 24, 2023, with the arms of God  wrapped around him.   Visitation will be held on Friday, January...

Betty Jean Henry

Betty Jean Henry

Dec 23, 2023

Psalms 121:1“ I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.”

Betty Jean Henry, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at the age of 73.

Visitation will take place on Friday, December  29, 2023, 9am until religious service 10am.

Services will take place at St. Mark Untied Methodist Church, 6217 Glen Oaks Dr. Baton...

Evelyn Murray Simms

Evelyn Murray Simms

Dec 20, 2023

Psalms 23:6“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.”  

Evelyn Idell Murray was born April 17, 1932, to Hattie Howard and Andrew Alfred Murray, in Loranger, LA.  She transitioned to her heavenly home during an afternoon nap at her daughter’s home on...

Mary Ann Hughes

Mary Ann Hughes

Dec 18, 2023

 

Proverbs 3:5“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” Mary Ann Hughes, passed away on Monday December 18, 2023.   Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023, 10am until religious service 12 noon.   Services will take place at Apostolic Assembly of Christ Temple, P.O. Box 819/48123, Hwy 16 Denham...

Irtha Jones Jackson

Irtha Jones Jackson

Dec 15, 2023

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

Irtha Jones Jackson, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the age of 86.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023, 9 am until religious service 11 am.

Services will take place at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham...

Margie Kerry

Margie Kerry

Dec 10, 2023

 

John 14:27“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”  

Margie Kerry, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

Viewing will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023, 10am until religious service 11am.

Services will be...

Samantha Brown

Samantha Brown

Dec 9, 2023

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

 On Friday, December 29, 2023, Samantha Brown, passed through heaven's gate peacefully at age 19.

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

Marquise Ja’von Muse

Marquise Ja’von Muse

Dec 8, 2023

 

John 14:27 ”Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”  

Marquise Ja’von Muse, departed this life on Friday, December 8, 2023.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023 10am until religious services 11am.

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Gregory James Robertson

Gregory James Robertson

Dec 6, 2023

 

John 14:27“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Gregory James Robertson, passed on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

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

Ivra Amacker

Ivra Amacker

Dec 5, 2023

 

Revelation 21:4“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”

Ivra Amacker, gained her heavenly wings to join God in His majestic paradise, on Tuesday, December 5.2023.

Visitation will be held on...

Datrevian Hamler,Sr.

Datrevian Hamler,Sr.

Dec 3, 2023

John 1:3“All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.”

Datrevian Hamler Sr., went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Saturday, Decemeber 3, 2023.

Viewing will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023, 3pm-8pm, MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Lane, Greensburg, LA. 70441.

Viewing will resume...

Elizabeth Williams

Elizabeth Williams

Dec 1, 2023

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.”

Elizabeth Williams, left her earthly home,on Friday, December 1, 2023, for a more desirable home with pearl entrance gates and streets paved with gold.

Homegoing Celebration will take place on Saturday, December 9, 2023,...

Oliver Wendell Foster

Oliver Wendell Foster

Nov 30, 2023

2 Thessalonians 3:16“Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.”

Oliver Wendell Foster, throughout his life, he loved the Lord and leaned on his faith for strength.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, December 9, 2023, 9am until religious service 10am. Both services will be held at Little Bethel...