Obituaries

Mary Louise Crier

Mary Louise Crier

Jan 24, 2014

Mary Louise Crier, a resident of Greensburg, she departed this life Friday, January 24, 2014 at North Oak Medical Center, Hammond at age 64. Visitation at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Lane, Greensburg from 4 pm to 8 pm Friday, January 31, 2014. Religious service at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church (funeral home) at 2 pm Saturday....

Jerome "Droop" Lockhart

Jerome "Droop" Lockhart

Jan 6, 2014

Jerome "Droop" Lockhart, a resident of Baton Rouge, he departed this life, Monday, January 6, 2014 at his home at age 57. Visitation at MJR Friendly Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs from 3 pm to 7 pm Friday, January 10, 2014. Religious service at House of Praise COGIC, 13900 JR Dr. off Florida Blvd., Walker at 12 pm...

Elton Thomas

Elton Thomas

Jan 2, 2014

Elton Thomas, a resident of Denham Springs, he departed this life, Thursday, January 2, 2014 at his resident surrounded by his wife, daughter and a family friend at age 84. He was an avid gardener and a die hard Dodger's fan. Visitation at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home,7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs from 4 pm to 8 pm Sunday, January...

Katherine Gordon Matthews

Katherine Gordon Matthews

Dec 28, 2013

Katherine Gordon MatthewsA retired educator with the East Baton Rouge and St. Helena Parish School System, she departed this life Saturday, December 28, 2013 in Greensburg, LA at age 62. Visitation at Turner Chapel AME Church, 875 Turner Chapel Rd., Greensburg from 5 pm to 8 pm Sunday, January 5, 2014. Final visitation at the church from 9 am Monday,...

Patricia Ann Rheams

Patricia Ann Rheams

Dec 26, 2013

Patricia Ann RheamsA resident of Baton Rouge, she departed this life Thursday, December 26, 2013 at OLOL Regional Medical Center at age 54. Visitation at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs from 2 pm to 8 pm Monday, December 30. Religious service at New Zion Baptist Church, 126 East St., Denham Springs, Rev. Dr. Leroy Taylor,...

Margaret Elsie "Myme" Perkins Overton

Margaret Elsie "Myme" Perkins Overton

Dec 23, 2013

On December 23, 2013, Margaret Elsie "Myme" Perkins Overton died in Greensburg, LA at the age of 80.Margaret is survived by her husband of 60 years, Charlie Samuel Overton, Sr. Children: Donna Overton, Baton Rouge, LA; Beverly (Lucious) Henderson, Newnan, GA; Cynthia Overton, Austin, TX; Sherri (Mac) Lee, Pine Grove, LA; Charlie Jr. (Carmen) Overton, Greensburg, LA; Carolyn (Steven Sr.)...

Tamar Dilworth

Tamar Dilworth

Dec 23, 2013

Tamara Mechelle DilworthA resident of Baton Rouge, she departed this life, Monday, December 23, 2013 at Oschner Medical Center at age 27. Religious service at Mount Hope Baptist Church, 126 Sullivan St., Denham Springs at 11 am Saturday, January 4, 2014. Conducted by Rev. Curtis Wilson. Interment in Plainview Cemetery, Denham Springs.

Daniel McKeal

Daniel McKeal

Dec 8, 2013

Daniel McKeel, Jr., retired from the Louisiana Department of Corrections, he departed this life Sunday December 8, 2013 at Carrington Place Rehabilitation Center at age 68. Visitation at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs from 2 pm to 8 pm Friday, December 13, 2013. Religious service at St. James Baptist Church, 11923 Hwy. 84, Ferriday at...

Stafford Holland

Stafford Holland

Dec 5, 2013

Stafford Holland, a resident of Atlanta, GA, he departed this life Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Emory Midtown Hospital, Atlanta. He was 54 and a native of Greensburg. Visitation at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Lane, Greensburg from 3 pm to 8 pm Friday, December 13. Religious service at Mount Everett AME Church, 4289 Hwy. 37, Greensburg,...

Willie Mae Reams

Willie Mae Reams

Dec 3, 2013

On Tuesday morning December 3, 2013, God in His infinite wisdom called His servant Willie Mae T. Reams, home. Born December 5, 1933, Willie Mae was the fourth child to the union of the late William and Evelyn Thomas. Willie Mae was baptized and received Christ as her Lord and Savior. Visitation Friday, December 6, 2013, from 5 pm until...

Clydell Pitts

Clydell Pitts

Nov 29, 2013

Mr. Clydell Pitts, Sr., a resident of Baton Rouge departed this life on Friday, November 29, 2013 at his home at the age of 51. He was a well-known Professional Floor Technician, and a master of many trades. He was called the Louisiana Carpet Kid. Visitation at Days Chapel AME Church, 17721 Hwy. 10, Clinton, from 9 am Monday, December...

Randolph Rheims

Randolph Rheims

Nov 14, 2013

Randolph Rheams, a resident of Hammond, he departed this life Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Heritage Healthcare at age 80. Visitation at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 27279 LA 22, Killian,Rev. Robert Smith, pastor from 5 pm to 8 pm, Friday, November 22, 2013. Religious service at the church at 11 am Saturday. Conducted by Rev. Willie White. Interment in the church...

Wilbert "Porkchop" Mitchell

Wilbert "Porkchop" Mitchell

Nov 11, 2013

Wilbert Mitchell"Pork Chop", a resident of Hammond, he departed this life Monday,November 11, 2013 at Hospice of Baton Rouge at age 74. Visitation at Mount Kingdom Baptist Church, 1442 Nuccio Rd., Tickfaw from 5 pm Thursday, November 14 until religious service at 7 pm. Conducted by Rev. Charles Blount. Visitation will resume at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 27279 Hwy. 22, Killian,...

Carter Spears

Carter Spears

Nov 9, 2013

Carter Spears, Jr., a resident of Greensburg, he departed this life Saturday, November 9, 2013 at North Oak Medical Center, Hammond at age 76. Visitation at Rocky Hill AME Church, 151 Rocky Hill, Greensburg from 10 am Saturday, November 16 until religious service at 11 am. Conducted by Rev. Joe Chaney. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by two daughters,Fannie...

Arnold Washington

Arnold Washington

Nov 4, 2013

Arnold Washington, a resident of Greensburg, he departed this life Monday, November 4, 2013 at his home at age 50. Visitation at Jackson Chapel IME Church, 77 Jackson Chapel Rd., Greensburg from 5 pm to 8 pm Friday, November 8. Religious service at the church at 2 pmSaturday. Conducted by Rev. Elijah Harvey, Jr. Interment in the church cemetery.

Sarah Porter

Sarah Porter

Nov 4, 2013

Sarah Porter, a resident of Kenner, she departed this life Monday, November 4, 2013 at her home at age 91. Religious service at Pipkin Chapel AME Church, Chipola, Rev. Rochelle Brumfield, pastor at 11 am Saturday, November 16. Conducted by Rev. Frances Williams. Interment in Clinton Cemetery, Greensburg.

Twyler Lee Matthews

Twyler Lee Matthews

Nov 1, 2013

Matthews, Twyler LeeA resident of Dennis Mills, LA. She departed this life at her home Friday, November 1, 2013. Visiting at Apostolic Assembly of Christ Temple, 48123 Hwy. 16, Denham Springs from 8 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2013 until religious service at 11:00 a.m.Services Conducted by Bishop Joseph Ricard, Sr.Interment Apostolic Assembly of Christ Temple Cemetery

Lee Esther Wright

Lee Esther Wright

Oct 19, 2013

Lee Esther WrightA resident of Baton Rouge, she departed this life, Saturday, October 19, 2013 at OLOL Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge at age 62. Visitation at Capital Missionary Baptist Church, 5565 Hooper Rd., from 9 am Saturday, October 26 until religious service at 11 am. Conducted by Rev. Ronald Robertson. Interment in Greenbriar Cemetery, Ethel.

Tim Amacker

Tim Amacker

Oct 13, 2013

Tim Amacker, a native of Greensburg and a resident of Orange, TX, he departed this life Sunday,October 13, 2013 at his home at age 88. Visitation at Rocky Hill AME Church, 151 Rocky Hill Rd., Greensburg from 9 am Saturday, October 26 until religious service at 11 am. Conducted by Rev. Joe Chaney. Interment in the church cemetery.

Clara Thomas Hamilton

Clara Thomas Hamilton

Oct 7, 2013

Clara Thomas Hamilton a resident of Baton Rouge, La., departed her earthly life on Monday, October 7, 2013, at her home. She leaves to cherish her sweet precious memories: a loving husband, Thomas Hamilton, three daughters: Rosalyn (Kendrell) Judson, LaTonya (Neil) Armstrong and Dominique London, all of Baton Rouge, La. a stepson: Terrance Hamilton, of Houston, Tx., eight brothers, four...