Obituaries

Specencer Carter

Specencer Carter

Jun 19, 2017

Spencer "Anthony" Carter, 55, a resident of Denham Springs, departed this lifeMonday, June 19, 2017 at his resident. He was a self employed painter and sheet rock finisher. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, 126 East St., Denham Springs, Rev. Dr. Leroy Taylor, pastor from 9 am Saturday, June 24 until religious service at 12 noon. Conducted by Bishop James...

Johnnie Irving

Johnnie Irving

Jun 18, 2017

Johnnie Irving, 90, a resident of New Orleans, departed this life Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 at his home. Vsitation at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johson Lane, Greensburg from 11 am Tuesday, Sept. 26 until religious service at 1 pm. Rev. Rusell A. Obee, Sr., officiating. Interment in Turner Chapel Cemetery, Greensburg. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service...

Oliver George

Oliver George

Jun 15, 2017

Oliver George, 68, a resident of Maurpaus, departed this life Thursday, June 15, 2017 at North Oaks Medical Center Hammond. Visitation at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 27279 LA 22, Springfield from 9 am Saturday, June 24 until religious service at 11 am. Conducted by Pastor Frances M. Cook. Interment in St. James Cemetery, Springfield. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral...

Alonzo Norman

Alonzo Norman

Jun 6, 2017

Alonzo Norman, Sr., 81, resident of Hammond, departed this life Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Religious service at Saints United COGIC, 44102 Simon Jackson Rd., Hammond at 1 pm Saturday, June 10. Interment in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs.

Louisa Coleman

Louisa Coleman

Jun 3, 2017

Louisa Mae Coleman, 75, a resident of Gonzales, departed this life Saturday, Jun 3, 2017 at Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge. Memorial service at Macedonia Church of Deliverance, 17560 LA 933, Prairieville at 11 am Saturday, June 10. Rev. Hayes Gray, officiating. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs.

Hollis Knox

Hollis Knox

Jun 3, 2017

Hollis Knox "Mutt", 83, a resident of Baton Rouge, departed this life Saturday, June 3, 2017 at The Carpenter House of Baton Rouge. Religious service at St. Helena Missionary Baptist Church, 1705 Lookout Rd., Greensburg at 2 pm Sunday, June 11. Conducted by Rev. Gregory Cooper. Interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Greensburg.

Shamika Flowers

Shamika Flowers

May 26, 2017

Shamika K. Flowers, 37, a resident of Baton Rouge; departed this life Friday, May 26, 2017. Visitation at Claiborne AME Zion Church, 47210 Hwy. 16, Pine Grove from 8 am Sat. June 10 until religious service at 11 am. Conducted by Pastor Tommy Robinson, Sr. Interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs.

Joe James

Joe James

May 23, 2017

Joe Lewis James, Sr., 67, a resident of Greensburg, departed this life Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Visitation at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Lane, Greensburg from 4 pm to 8 pm, Thursday, June 1. Visitation will resume at Turner Chapel AME Church, 875 Turner Chapel Rd., Greensburg from 9 am Friday...

Tommy Richardson

Tommy Richardson

May 19, 2017

Tommy Richardson, 87, a resident of Baton Rouge and native of Denham Springs, departed this life Friday, May 19, 2017 at his home. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, 126 East St., Denham Springs from 8 am Saturday, May 27 until religious service at 10 am. Conducted by Rev. Arthur Gilmore. Interment in Richardson Cemetery, Baton Rouge. Arrangements entrusted to...

Edgar Jackson

Edgar Jackson

May 17, 2017

Edgar Jackson, Jr., 69, a resident of Baton Rouge and a former long time resident of New Orleans, departed this life Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his home. Survived by his daughters, Shanida Jackson Mathieu (Larry) and Eddreen Jackson Gillard; a brother, David B. Stevenson (Lue); a stepsister, Carmen Sims; grandchildren, Edgar, IV., Christopher, Collin, Conner and Jaila; a great...

Ella Seals

Ella Seals

May 17, 2017

Ella Jean Seals, 61, a resident of Greensburg, departed this life, Wed. May 17, 2017 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. Visitation at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Lane, Greensburg from 9 am Wed. May 24 until religious service at am. Conducted by Rev. Augusta Cooper. Interment in Black Creek Cemetery, Greensburg.

Ethel Osby

Ethel Osby

May 12, 2017

Ethel Lea Osby, 73, a resident of Walker and a former long time resident of Baton Rouge, departed this life, Sunday, May 7, 2017 at her home. Visitation at St. Mark Baptist Church, 13590 Dunn St., Walker from 4 pm to 8 pm Friday, May 12. Visitation will resume at the church from 9 am Saturday until religious service at...

Ella Hall

Ella Hall

May 6, 2017

Ella Louise Hall entered into eternal rest on May 6, 2017, at the age of 78. She was the loving mother of of Jacqueline Hall and Julius Johnson. She is also survived by a host of siblings, numerous nieces, nephews, and family and friends. Born in Greensburg, LA on July 31, 1938; she would later be celebrated as class Salutatorian...

Michael Johns

Michael Johns

May 3, 2017

Michael A. Johns "Pops", 62, a resident of Walker, departed this life Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at his resident. Visitation at Unity COGIC, 30291 Walker North Rd., Walker, Elder Sterling Perkins, pastor from 9 am Wed., May 10 until religious service at 11 am. Conducted by Rev. Richard Harbor. Interment in St. Mark Church Cemetery, Walker. Arrangements entrusted to MJR...

Mary Robinson

Mary Robinson

Apr 30, 2017

Mary Ann Robinson, 66, a resident of Denham Springs, departed this life Sunday, April 30, 2017. Religious service at Roberts United Methodist Church, 201 Julia St., Denham Springs. at 8 am Saturday, May 6. Conducted by Rev. Dr. Mary Moss. Interment in Plainview Cemetery, Denham Springs. Survived by her children, Zina Robinson, Shannon Miles and Marisia Odom; two sisters, five...

Minnie Huff

Minnie Huff

Apr 28, 2017

Minnie Olevia Huff, 72, a resident of Kentwood, departed this life Friday, April 28, 2017 at her home. Visitation at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Lane, Greensburg from 5 pm to 8 pm Friday, May 5. Visitation will resume at Turner Chapel AME Church, 875 Turner Chapel Rd., Greensburg from 9 am Saturday until religious service at...

Dedrick Walker

Dedrick Walker

Apr 24, 2017

Dedrick A. Walker, 42, died Monday, April 24, 2017. Religious service at St. James Baptist Church, 1105 North 44th. St. at 10 am Saturday, May 6, 2017. Interment in Ventress Cemetery, Maringouin. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs.

Eugene Jackson

Eugene Jackson

Apr 23, 2017

Eugene D. Jackson, Sr., "Jack", a US army veteran and a retired correctional officer, entered into eternal rest Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Lane Regional Medical Center, Zachary. He was a native of Scotlandville and a resident of Baker. Visitation at New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 650 Blount Rd., Baton Rouge from 6 pm to 8 pm Monday, May 1,...

Sammy Banks

Sammy Banks

Apr 22, 2017

Sammy Davis Brooks, Jr., 20, died Sat., April 22, 2017 in Independence. Religious service at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Lane, Greensburg at 2 pm Sat., May 6. Interment in Johnson Cemetery, Chipola. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Greensburg.

Albertha Brumfield

Albertha Brumfield

Apr 22, 2017

Albertha Brumfield, 78, a former resident of New Orleans until she evacuated to North Little Rock, Arkansas due to hurricane Katrina, departed this life Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Premier Health & Rehabilitation Nursing Home, North Little Rock. Visitation at Rocky Hill AME Church, 151 Rocky Hill Rd., Amite, LA from 9 am Saturday, April 22 until religious service at...