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Christopher R. Drake

Christopher R. Drake

May 26, 2013

A resident of Tickfaw, he departed this life Sunday, May 26, 2013 in Bagram, Afghanistan at age 20. Religious service at Eagle Heights Community Church, 47318 Rufus Bankston Rd., Tickfaw, Kevin Dunn, pastor at 11 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2013. Conducted by Rev. Jermaine Brumfield. Interment in Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham...

Erick Deshon Burgess

Erick Deshon Burgess

May 26, 2013

Erick Deshon BurgessA resident of Denham Springs LA, he departed this life Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Ochsner Medical Center, Baton Rouge at age 39. Visiting at Hearts Ease Family Life Church, 12112 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge from 10 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2013 until religious service at 11 a.m. Conducted by Pastor Phillip Pimlott.Interment in Plainview Cemetery, Denham Springs,...

Grace Jiles Griffin

Grace Jiles Griffin

May 25, 2013

On May 25, 2013 Sister Grace Jiles Griffin transitioned from her earthly home life to her heavenly home. She accepted her heavenly Father's home for which she had worked so long.Grace was born August 3, 1932 in Greensburg, LA, to the late May Dee Johnson Jiles and George Jiles. She received her formal education in St. Helena Parish. She was...

Gail Hall-Thomas

Gail Hall-Thomas

May 22, 2013

"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 also unto all them that love his appearing."" 2 Timothy 4:7. On May 22, 2013,...

Celestine Sutton Black Coleman

Celestine Sutton Black Coleman

May 21, 2013

A native of Greensburg, she passed Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at home in Clinton. She was 86. She is survived by three daughters, Gwen Vernon, Pabor, NC; Edna (Jessie) Dewitt, Severna Park, MD and Willie Mae Coleman, Clinton; four sons, Johnny and Walter (Zola) Coleman, Greensburg, Charles (Patricia) Coleman Baker, and Ricky Hookfin, Ohio; sister, Yvonne Myers, Greensburg, two brothers...

Catherine Preston

Catherine Preston

May 20, 2013

A resident of Baton Rouge, she departed this life Monday, May 20, 2013 at age 51.Visiting at Antioch Baptist Church, 5247 Ford St. from 10 a.m. Saturday May 25, 2013 until religious service at 11 a.m. Conducted by Bishop Gregory Cooper.Interment in Thomas Cemetery, Baker. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs, LA.

Robert Lee Robinson

Robert Lee Robinson

May 20, 2013

A resident of Walker, he departed this life Monday, May 20, 2013 at Jefferson Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Baton Rouge at age 87. Visiting at St. Mark Baptist Church, 13590 Dunn St., Walker from 9 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013 until religious service at 11 a.m. Conducted by Rev. Edgar L. Thomas.Interment in St. Mark Cemetery. Survived by his...

Rena A. Robinson

Rena A. Robinson

May 15, 2013

A resident of Denham Springs, she departed this life, Wednesday May 15, 2013 at the Carpenter House. Visiting at Roberts United Methodist Church, 201 Julia St., Denham Springs from 1 p.m. Friday May 17, 2013 until religious service at 7 p.m. Conducted by Rev. Deborah Williams. Dismissal at 10 a.m. Saturday. Interment in Plainview Cemetery, Denham Springs. Arrangements entrusted to...

Wardell Brown

Wardell Brown

May 10, 2013

Wardell Brown departed this life Friday, May 10, 2013 at the age of 58. Visiting at Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church, 165 Hickory Rd., Independence from 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013 until religious service at 12 noon. Conducted by Rev. Bobby Showers, Sr. Interment in Macedonia Church Cemetery, Independence. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home.

Sylvia McKnight

Sylvia McKnight

May 8, 2013

A resident of Atlanta, Georgia and a native of Greensburg, LA, she departed this life Wednesday May 8, 2013 at the home of Willie James and Joann Lee, surrounded by family. She was 45 years old and employed with Atlanta Journal Constitution for over 25 years. Religious service at Turner Chapel AME Church, 874 Turner Chapel Rd., Greensburg, Rev. Carolyn...

Ethel Lee Torrence Greenidge

Ethel Lee Torrence Greenidge

May 7, 2013

A resident of Greensburg, she departed this life Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at North Oak Medical Center, Hammond at age 71. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Lane, Greensburg from 4 p.m. to 8p.m. Friday, May 10, 2013. Religious service at Turner Chapel AME Church, 874 Turner Chapel Rd., Greensburg at 1 p.m. Saturday. Conducted by...

Michael D. Cleveland

Michael D. Cleveland

May 3, 2013

Michael D. ClevelandA US navy veteran and a resident of Denham Springs, he departed this life Friday May 3, 2013 at his home at age 40. Visiting at Church of God, 3155 Ozark St., Baton Rouge from 8 a.m. Saturday May 11, 2013 until religious service at 10 a.m. Conducted by Pastor Mark Dillard. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens, Baton...

Mearn "Sweet Boy" Tanner

Mearn "Sweet Boy" Tanner

Apr 30, 2013

Mearn "Sweet Boy" Tanner was born November 8, 1924 in Greensburg, LA. He went to meet his Savior on April 30, 2013 surrounded by family and friends at his home in Greensburg, LA. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. As a successful retired businessman, he lived his life to the fullest and was a great...

Carrie Lou Jackson Scott

Carrie Lou Jackson Scott

Apr 23, 2013

Carrie Lou Jackson ScottA resident of Denham Springs, she departed this Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at her home at age 58. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2013. Religious service at New Zion Baptist Church, 126 East St., Denham Springs, Rev. Leroy Taylor, pastor at...

Hollis "Patrick" Bell

Hollis "Patrick" Bell

Apr 10, 2013

Hollis Bell, Jr. "Patrick", 37, Springfield, died April 10; funeral 11 a.m. Satuday, St. James Baptist Church, Tickfaw, Interment, Ponchatoula Cemetery; MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs.

Henry "Tee" Collar

Henry "Tee" Collar

Mar 28, 2013

Henry "Tee" Collar, Sr.A resident of Walker, he departed this life Thursday, March 28, 2013 at his home at age 89. Visiting at Greater St. Mark Baptist Church, 13590 Dunn St., Walker, from 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013 until religious service at 11 a.m. Conducted by Rev. Edgar L. Thomas. Interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to MJR...

Nathaniel Kinchen

Nathaniel Kinchen

Nov 22, 2002

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

Nathaniel Kinchen, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Arrangements pending.

John Black

John Black

Apr 14, 1943

John Henry Black, was born on April 17, 1943 in Leesville, LA to the late Jessie "Maxine" Ashford Shannon and Johnnie Black. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 in Texas City, TX following a lengthy illness, surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband to Sarah Black and dedicated father to Sharon Ellis, Delphine Gassoway...

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