Obituaries

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.

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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...

District Missionary Carletta Jenkins

District Missionary Carletta Jenkins

Nov 29, 2023

🕊️Romans 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us🕊️

🕊️On November 29, 2023, God in his infinite wisdom dispatched his angel of love to relieve District Missionary Carletta Marie Conway Jenkins from her earthly duties to enter into eternal rest.  She was...

Darletta Proffet

Darletta Proffet

Nov 28, 2023

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

Darletta Proffet, a beautiful soul, earned her angel wings and entered heaven on Tuesday, Novemeber 28, 2023.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, Decemeber 9, 2023, 3pm until Celebration of Life 4pm.  Both services will be held at W.K. Gordon Prayer Center, COGIC, 8930...

William (DIP) O'Conner Sr.

William (DIP) O'Conner Sr.

Nov 27, 2023

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

William O'Conner Sr., entered into the arms of his loving father on Monday, November 27, 2023.

Viewing will be held on Monday, December 4, 2023, 5pm -8pm, MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida East,  Denham Springs, LA. 70726. Visitation will resume...

Carrie Vessell

Carrie Vessell

Nov 25, 2023

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

Carrie Williams, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the age of 80.

Viewing will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023, 9 am until religious service 11am.

Service will be held at Trinity Church, 32189 Hwy 16 Amite, La.

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