Obituaries
Christian Michael Anthony McClain
Jan 22, 2026
Christian Michael Anthony McClain departed this life on January 22, 2026, at the age of 25.
Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home
Kingston Dior Myles
Jan 20, 2026
Kingston Dior Myles departed this life on January 20, 2026, at the age of 9 months. Viewing will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 12 noon until the religious service at 1 pm.
Calvin M. Thomas
Jan 19, 2026
Calvin M. Thomas departed this life on January 19, 2026, at the age of 73. Religious service will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 11 am. Interment will be in Plainview Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home
Julius Powell
Jan 19, 2026
Julius Powell departed this life on January 19, 2026, at the age of 77. Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at New Sunlight Baptist Church, 1777 America St., Baton Rouge, La at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Rev. Dale Flowers will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Winnfield Memorial Park.
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Helen D. Robinson
Jan 18, 2026
Helen D. Robinson, native of Greensburg, La and resident of Chicago, Il, departed this life on January 18, 2026, at the age of 87. Religious Service will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La 70441 at 11 am. Pastor Louis Charles Hall will be officiating the service. Interment...
Robert C. Jones
Jan 18, 2026
Robert C. Jones departed this life on January 18, 2026, at the age of 73. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 10 am until the religious service at 11 am. Interment will be in the Louisiana National Cemetery.
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April Marie Nixon
Jan 17, 2026
April Marie Nixon departed this life on January 17, 2026, at the age of 54. Viewing will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Covington Community Church, 1148 N. Columbia St., Covington, La 70437 at 10 am until the religious service at 11 am. Pastor Alfred Nathan Young will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Mt. Zion...
Wade Edward Garner, Sr.
Jan 17, 2026
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 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.
~ 2 Timothy 4:7-8
Wade Edward Garner, Sr. departed...
Naquellar “Nikki” Martin-Thompson
Jan 16, 2026
Naquellar “Nikki” Jovan Martin-Thompson, passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones on January 16, 2026. She was born on August 19, 1982, to Mary Ann M. Albritton and the late George Lee Taylor, Sr. in New Orleans, Louisiana at LSU Medical Center. She was the youngest of nine children. Nikki attended St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School,...
Herman Cann, Jr.
Jan 15, 2026
Herman Cann, Jr. departed this life on January 15, 2026, at the age of 60. Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Interment will be in Cann Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home
Brandon Gerard Dixon
Jan 14, 2026
Brandon Gerard Dixon departed this life on January 14, 2026, at the age of 45. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Starhill Baptist Church, 12331 Powell Station Rd., St. Francisville, La at 11 am until the religious service at 12 noon. Pastor Murlon Webb will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Southern Memorial Cemetery.
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Roy Lee Stewart
Jan 13, 2026
Roy Lee Stewart departed this life on January 13, 2026, at the age of 68. Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at New Zion Baptist Church, 126 East St., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 10 am until the religious service at 11 am. Pastor Terry Russell will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Whitehall Cemetery.
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Kyson Richardson
Jan 12, 2026
Kyson Richardson departed this life on January 12, 2026, at the age of 2 months. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Cann Cemetery at 11 am.
Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home
Curtis Rankins
Jan 9, 2026
Curtis Rankins departed this life on January 9, 2026, at the age of 68. Viewing will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at King’s Funeral Home, 1511 W. California Ave., Ruston, La 71270 at 3 pm to 6 pm. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at King’s Funeral Home at 10 am.
Burnetta Franklin Rankins
Jan 8, 2026
Burnetta Franklin Rankins was born on May 3, 1928, and passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. Her life was a testimony of gratitude for God’s love and mercy, and she departed this life without pain or physical sickness.
Burnetta was remarkably gifted and talented in many areas, including crafting—such as ceramics, sewing, and knitting—gardening and caring for plants, building, painting,...
Brenda Ann Sanford
Jan 6, 2026
Brenda Ann Sanford departed this life on January 6, 2026, at the age of 66. Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Mt. Zion Freewill Baptist Church, 4244 Highway 1036, Montpelier, La at 12:30 pm until the religious service at 1:30 pm. Rev. Raymond Foster will be officiating the service. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
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Thelma Rudison Thomas
Jan 4, 2026
Thelma Rudison Thomas departed this life on January 4, 2026, at the age of 87. Viewing will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Beacon Light Baptist Church, 7513 Prescott Rd., Baton Rouge, La at 10 am until the religious service at 11 am. Elder Eric Williams will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Nichelle Pipes
Dec 20, 2025
Nichelle Pipes departed this life on December 20, 2025, at the age of 57. Viewing will be held on Friday, January 2, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 12 noon to 7 pm. Religious Service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2025, at New Zion Baptist Church, 126 East St.,...
Tommy Lloyd, III
Dec 13, 2025
Tommy Lloyd, III departed this life on December 13, 2025, at the age of 67. Viewing will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Greater Morning Star Baptist Church, 1002 Mavis Dr., Baton Rouge, La 70815 at 10 am until the religious service at 11 am. Interment will be in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery. Rev. Charles L. Burris, Jr. will...
Evelyn Louise “Jessie” Addison
Dec 12, 2025
Evelyn Louise “Jessie” Addison departed this life on December 12, 2025, at her residence, at the age of 90. She was the beloved daughter of the late Percy and Creola Atkins Johnson. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her children: Bobby Johnson, Terry Foster, Alice Ayro, Betty (Lawrence) Rodgers, Jewell, Trace, Bernadine, and Ricky Addison; 26 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren...
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