Obituaries

Jessie James

Jessie James

Jan 9, 2019

Jessie James, age 76, passed away on January 9,2019 in Amite. Visitation from 11 am until religious service at 1 pm, Saturday, January 19,2019, St. Helena Missionary Baptist Church, 1705 St. Helena Church Rd., Greensburg. Interment in Leonard Chapel Cemetery, Amite. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home.

Addison Hall

Addison Hall

Jan 9, 2019

Addison Hall, age 5 month and 15 days, passed away on January 9,2019. Visitation on Friday, January 18,2019 from 4-8 pm at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs. Funeral service 2 pm, Saturday, January 19,2019, MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home. Interment in Holly Garden Cemetery, Hammond. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home.

Melvin Bates

Melvin Bates

Dec 30, 2018

Melvin Bates,Jr. age 37, entered into eternal rest on December 30,2018. Visitation from 9 am until religious service 11 am, Saturday, January 12,2019 at Beech Grove #1 Baptist Church, 890 Hwy. 68 in Jackson. Interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Port Hudon. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home.

Robert Holmes

Robert Holmes

Dec 15, 2018

Robert L. Holmes, Jr., age 64, passed away on December 6,2018. Visitation Saturday, December 15,2018 from 11 am until religious service 2 pm at New Zion Baptist Church, 126 East St., Denham Springs. Interment in Plainview Cemetery, Denham Springs. Arrangement entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home.

Linda Travis

Linda Travis

Dec 8, 2018

Linda R. Travis, age 77, passed away on December 2,2018. Visitation Saturday, December 8,2018 from 8 am until religious service 11 am at House of Praise COGIC, 13900 J R Dr. in Walker. Interment in St. Mark Cemetery in Walker. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Hom

Ruth Culbert

Ruth Culbert

Dec 5, 2018

Evangelist Ruth A. Culbert, age 71, passed away on December 5,2018. Visitation Saturday,December 15,2018 from 9 am until religious service 11 am at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 5262 Prescott Rd., Baton Rouge. Interment in Tranquility Memorial Garden, Dennis Mill. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home.

Melonie Johnson

Melonie Johnson

Dec 1, 2018

Melonie Johnson, age 45, passed away on December 1,2018. Visitation Saturday, December 15,2018, 9 am -10:45 am, religious service starting at 11 am at Bethany Church North Campus, 13855 Plank Rd., Baker. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home.

Celeste Butler

Celeste Butler

Nov 26, 2018

Celeste G. Butler, a resident of Baton Rouge,Louisiana passed away at her residence on Monday, November 26,2018. Survived by mother: lou Vicie George, Daughters: Gwendolyn Butler,Betty(Ritter) Butler (Gerald), Carolyn Butler Joseph(Richard), Frances Collins Butler,Edward D. Butler Sr. (Cynthia), Sister: Ruby Lewis, Sister-In-Laws: Charlene George, JoAnn George and Irene George, Brother-In-Law: Joseph Lewis, Thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren and a...

Johnnie Johnson

Johnnie Johnson

Nov 24, 2018

Johnnie E. Johnson, age 73, passed away on Friday, November 16,2018. Visitation from 8 am until religious service at 10 am on Saturday, November 24,2018 at Saintsville COGIC,8930 Plank Rd., baton Rouge. Interment in Black Creek Cemetery, Greensburg. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home.

Robert Martin

Robert Martin

Nov 23, 2018

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle peacefully entered into eternal rest on November 23,2018 at the age 90. Robert Lee Martin was born to the union of Fred and Mary J. Martin on August 5,1928. He was a Native of Greensburg, LA. and a resident of Baton Rouge,LA.He is survived by six children, Lendell L. Martin(Evelyn) of Amite,LA, Beulah...

Elzenia Lomas

Elzenia Lomas

Nov 20, 2018

Elzenia Kinchen Lomas, age 89, passed away on November 20,2018. Viewing from 6-8 pm on Friday, November 30,2018 at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home 7803 Florida Blvd. Denham Springs. Visitation from 9 am until religious service at 11 am on Saturday, December 1,2018 at Mt. Hope Baptist Church 206 Sullivan St.,Denham Springs. Interment in Plainview Cemetery, Denham Springs.

Jemaya Haynes

Jemaya Haynes

Nov 18, 2018

Jemaya C. Haynes, age 26, passed away on Sunday, November 18,2018. Visitation from 10 am until religious service at 12 noon on Saturday, November 24,2018 at Roberts United Methodist Church, 201 Julia St., Denham Springs. Interment in Plainview Cemetery, Denham Springs. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home.

Michael Carter

Michael Carter

Nov 18, 2018

Michael W. Carter, age 48, passed away on Sunday, November 18,2018. Visitation on Saturday, December 1,2018, from 9 am until religious service 11 am at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2863 Mission Dr., Baton Rouge. Interment in Feliciana Rest Cemetery in Slaughter. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home.

Sam Lathers

Sam Lathers

Nov 14, 2018

Sam H. Lathers,Sr., age 78, passed away on Wednesday, November 14,2018 at his residence in Denham Springs. Viewing from 2-6 pm on Sunday,November 18,2018 at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs. Religious service will be at 12 noon, Monday, November 19,2018 at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home in Denham Springs. Rev. Elder Shannon, Officiating. Arrangements entrusted...

Hazel Jackson

Hazel Jackson

Nov 10, 2018

Hazel Lee Jackson, age 74, a native of Greensburg, passed away Sat., Nov. 10, 2018 at her resident in Dacula, GA. Visitation at Turner Chapel AME Church, 875 Turner Chapel Rd., Greensburg from 10 am Sat., Nov. 17th. until religious service at 12 noon. Interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements by MJR Friendly Service F/H, Greensburg.

Walter Coustaut

Walter Coustaut

Nov 9, 2018

A dedicated roofer, Walter Coustaut Jr., age 85, passed away on Friday, November 9,2018 at The Guest House in Baton Rouge. Visitation from 9am until religious service at 11am Saturday, November 17,2018 at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home.

Derrick Dupard

Derrick Dupard

Oct 29, 2018

Derrick J. Dupard, age 30, a resident of Tempe, AZ and a native of Tickfaw, passed away Monday, Oct. 29, 2018 in Tempe, AZ. Visitation at MJR Friendly Service F/H, 87 Paddio Johnson Lane, Greensburg from 9 am Sat., Nov 17th. until religious service in the funeral home chapel at 11 am. Interment in Gardens Rest Cemetery, Amite. Arrangements entrusted...

James Carr

James Carr

Oct 10, 2018

James Gregory Carr, age 57, of Amite, passed away Wed., Oct. 10, 2018. Visitation at MJR Friendly Service F/H, 87 Paddio Johnson Lane, Greensburg from 10 am Sat., Oct. 20 until service in the chapel at 12 noon. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service F/H, Greensburg.

Bobby Jenkins

Bobby Jenkins

Oct 10, 2018

Bobby Joe Jenkins, 62, a self employed truck driver and a resident of Greensburg, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 in Fluker. Religious service at Turner Chapel AME Church, 875 Turner Chapel Rd., Greensburg at 11 am Saturday, Oct. 20. Rev. David Jenkins, officiating. Interment in Venable Chapel Cemetery, Liverpool. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Greensburg. 225...

Willie Griffin

Willie Griffin

Oct 8, 2018

Willie Mae Griffin, age 94, a resident of Denham Springs, passed away Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 at her home. Survived by her children; a son, Lional Bowers of Port Allen; 4 daughters, Ruthie Ceasar (Joseph) and Margie Soileau (Timmy) all of Denham Springs; Virginia Johnson (Barbarosa) of Lancaster, CA and Mona Eaglin (Herman) of Opelousas; a sister in law, Ida...