Obituaries
Vera Lockhart Baker
Jan 27, 2025
Vera Lockhart Baker, a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 27, 2025. She was known for her warmth, kindness, delicious meals and unwavering love for those around her.
Viewing will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726...
Rufus Thompson, Jr.
Jan 23, 2025
Rufus Thompson, Jr. departed this life on January 23, 2025, at the age of 79. Religious service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Greater Rose Hill Westside Missionary Baptist Church, 1001 Church St., Hammond, La 70401 at 10 am. Rev. Leroy Taylor will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted MJR Friendly...
Missionary Mae Ella Jackson West
Jan 23, 2025
Missionary Mae Ella Jackson West, a native of Greensburg (Jack), La and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, La, passed away on January 23, 2025, at the age of 92. She was born on November 10, 1932, to the late Alton Jackson and Myrtle Washington Jackson.
Mae Ella was married to Prophet Benjamin Waldon West and in their union they had 3...
David Wayne Lee
Jan 22, 2025
David Wayne Lee departed this life on January 22, 2025, at the age of 72. Viewing will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am.
Shana Rashea Watts
Jan 22, 2025
Shana Rashea Watts departed this life on January 22, 2025, at the age of 40. Viewing will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at St. Mark UMC, 6217 Glen Oaks Dr., Baton Rouge, La at 8 am until religious service at 10 am. Interment will be in New Hope Cemetery, Columbia, Ms.
Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home
Betty Jean Stanley
Jan 22, 2025
Betty Jean Stanley departed this life on January 22, 2025, at the age of 71. Viewing will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 2800 Wyandotte St., Baton Rouge, La at 1 pm until religious service at 2 pm. Rev. Bryon Sanders will officiating the service. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to...
Juanita Grant
Jan 18, 2025
2 Corinthians 5:8-9
8 We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 9 So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it”
“Holy Baby” as Juanita Grant was affectionately known by close family members, earned her pet name at...
Marion Elaine Matthews
Jan 9, 2025
Marion Elaine Matthews departed this life on January 9, 2025, at the age of 88. She was a graduate of Southern University and taught in East Feliciana Public School System for 31 years and St. Helena Public School System for 21 years. Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln.,...
Zacariah Ambrosa Jackson
Jan 5, 2025
Zacariah Ambrosa Jackson departed this life on January 5, 2025, at the age of 36. Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Leonard Chapel AME Church, 3558 Leonard Chapel Rd., Independence, La 70433 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Rev. Mary Lucas will be officiating the service. Interment will be in the church...
Lorenzo Jones
Jan 2, 2025
Lorenzo Jones departed this life on January 2, 2025, at the age of 68. Viewing will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 3 pm to 5 pm. Viewing will resume on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Remnant Church of God In Christ, 8895 Florida Blvd.,...
Wayne Antoine Primas
Dec 29, 2024
Wayne Antoine Primas departed this life on December 29, 2024, at the age of 51. Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Greater Starlight Baptist Church, 521 W 28th Ave., Covington, La 70433 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Rev. Mallory Callahan, II will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Abita...
Rose Mary Mitchell
Dec 27, 2024
Rose Mary Mitchell departed this life on December 27, 2024, at the age of 80. Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 11 am. Rev. Leroy Taylor will be officiating the service.
Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home
Arthur Rankins, Jr.
Dec 25, 2024
Arthur Rankins, Jr. departed this life on December 25, 2025, at the age of 92. His memories will forever be cherished by his loving wife, Helen Loretta Turner-Rankins; a brother, Charles Rankins; one sister, Doris Rankins Moore; four daughters; three step-daughters; nine grandchildren and a hosts of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is proceeded in death by his loving...
Joanne Goff Payne
Dec 25, 2024
Joanne Goff Payne departed this life on December 25, 2024, at the age of 83.
Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home
Mae Lee Johnson
Dec 24, 2024
Mae Lee Johnson departed this life on December 24, 2024, at the age of 73. Viewing will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La 70441 at 3 pm to 7 pm. Viewing will resume on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 9 am until religious service at 10 am....
Cora Yvonne Jackson
Dec 23, 2024
Cora Yvonne Jackson departed this life on December 23, 2024, at the age of 83. Viewing will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La 70441 at 9 am until religious service at 11 am. Rev. Floyd Holden will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Jackson Cemetery.
Arrangements...
Derrick Darnell Lee, Sr.
Dec 22, 2024
Derrick Darnell Lee, Sr. departed this life on December 22, 2024, at the age of 49. Viewing will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Greater St. James Baptist Church, 1105 N. 44th St., Baton Rouge, La 70802 at 9 am until religious service at 10 am. Bishop Gregory Cooper will be officiating the service. Interment will be in...
Kelvin Montrell Martin
Dec 22, 2024
Kelvin Montrell Martin departed this life on December 22, 2024, at the age of 39. Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at St. Mary Baptist Church, 1252 N. Acadian Thrwy., Baton Rouge, La at 8 am until religious service at 10 am. Rev. Conway Knighten will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Park.
Arrangements...
Ronald Edward Hall
Dec 15, 2024
Ronald Edward Hall departed this life on December 15, 2024, at the age of 57. Viewing will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La 70441 at 3 pm to 6 pm. Viewing will resume on Saturday, January 4, 2024, at 9 am until religious service at 12 noon....
Richard Pattie, Jr.
Dec 10, 2024
Richard Pattie, Jr. departed this life on December 10, 2024, at the age of 85. Viewing will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La, 70441 at 9 am until religious service at 11 am. Pastor Tim Pruitt will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Jackson Chapel...
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