Obituaries

Phillip Terrell Schamburge

Phillip Terrell Schamburge

Jul 20, 2024

Phillip Terrell Schamburge departed this life on July 20, 2024, at the age of 55. 

Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home 

Willis Scott, Sr.

Willis Scott, Sr.

Jul 19, 2024

Willis Scott, Sr. departed this life on July 19, 2024, at the age of 82. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 16678 Greenwell Springs, La 70739 at 10 am until religious service at 11 am. Rev. Deborah Keller will be officiating the service. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

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Nora Lee Perkins

Nora Lee Perkins

Jul 19, 2024

Nora L. Perkins entered the gates of heaven on July 19, 2024, at the age of 87 in her home surrounded by her children and grandchildren. 

 Nora is survived by her children and their spouses, Arthur L. Perkins, Jr., Michael (Lisa) Perkins, Jeffrey (Melissa) Perkins, and Tonya (Marcell) Perkins-Woods; five grandchildren Bianca Perkins, Cory (Chiwana) Perkins, Andre Perkins, Jalen Antoine, and...

Rodrick Lamon Caston

Rodrick Lamon Caston

Jul 15, 2024

Rodrick Caston departed this life on July 15, 2024, at the age of 43. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La 70441 at 9 am until religious service at 11 am. Minister Tundra Muse will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Jackson Chapel Cemetery.

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Pansy Mae Campbell

Pansy Mae Campbell

Jul 14, 2024

Ms. Pansy Mae Campbell, age 77 of Dover, TN was called home to be with the Lord at her residence on Sunday, July 14, 2024, with loved ones by her side. She was born in Amite, LA the daughter of the late Willie and Josephine Butler Campbell. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at MJR Friendly Service...

Leitha D. Smith

Leitha D. Smith

Jul 13, 2024

Leitha D. Smith departed this life on July 13, 2024, at the age of 47. Viewing will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Viewing will resume on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 3625 Highway 75, St....

Wrilean Rankins

Wrilean Rankins

Jul 12, 2024

Wrilean Rankins, 81, resident of LaPlace, LA passed away Friday, July 12, 2024. She was a devoted wife to Hollis Rankins. Services will be held Saturday July 20, at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 2805 General Taylor St, New Orleans, LA. Visitation at 9:00am until service at 10:00am. Interment at Lillie Mae Baptist Church cemetery, Georgetown, MS. 

Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly...

Alberta Cuff Heckard

Alberta Cuff Heckard

Jul 11, 2024

Alberta Cuff Heckard was born December 10, 1946 in Wisner, Louisiana to Emma Cuff and Samuel Gipson. “Lil Sister,” affectionately named by her stepfather, Willie “Papa” Jones, lovingly raised her as his own. “Lil Sister” was the third child and the most outspoken and feistiest of her siblings: Louella, Roosevelt, Rosie, and her nephew Terry, who was raised as their...

Bobbie Ann Brown

Bobbie Ann Brown

Jul 3, 2024

Bobbie Ann Brown departed this life on July 3, 2024, at the age of 80. Viewing will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La 70441 from 4 to 7 pm. Viewing will resume on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 9 am until religious service at 11 am. Pastor...

Matthew Jackson

Matthew Jackson

Jul 2, 2024

Mr. Matthew Jackson, a servant of the Lord, passed away on July 2, 2024 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. Matthew was born on September 20,1937, and leaves a legacy as a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mr. Matthew was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Mrs. Betty Deemer Jackson, and two children, Janet and Milton...

James Patterson, Jr.

James Patterson, Jr.

Jun 28, 2024

James Patterson, Jr. departed this life on June 28, 2024, at the age of 85. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 9 am until religious service at 11 am. Rev. Reginald Mason will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Tranquillity Cemetery. 

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Bobbie J. Robertson

Bobbie J. Robertson

Jun 26, 2024

Bobbie J. Robertson departed this life on June 26, 2024, at the age of 69. Visitation will be held on July 13, 2024, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 12 noon until religious service at 1 pm. 

Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home

Darrell Jerry Wayne Griffin

Darrell Jerry Wayne Griffin

Jun 24, 2024

With profound sorrow and deep respect, we commemorate the life of Darrell Jerry Wayne Griffin. Forever cherished and always remembered by his family and friends.

Darrell Jerry Wayne Griffin departed this life on June 24, 2024, at the age of 30. A distinguished civil servant, Darrell was unwavering in his mission to enhance the lives of others and ensure safer communities...

Joseph Treadwell

Joseph Treadwell

Jun 24, 2024

Joseph Treadwell IV was born October 7, 1991, to his loving parents Nini and Joseph (Big Pete) Treadwell III. On Monday, June 24, 2024, at the age of thirty-two years, God called his beloved son home to join his father, both grandfathers, his two uncles and other loved ones in their place of rest. 

 Joe believed and accepted the spirit of...

Elizabeth Stewart

Elizabeth Stewart

Jun 19, 2024

Elizabeth Stewart departed this life on June 19, 2024, at the age of 101. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726, at 3-6 pm. Visitation will resume on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at House of Praise, 13900 Jr Dr., Walker, La 70785, at 9 am...

Rose M Stewart

Rose M Stewart

Jun 15, 2024

Rose M Stewart departed this life on June 15, 2024, at the age of 76. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 2800 Wyandotte St. Baton Rouge, La 70805, at 9 am until religious service at 11 am. Rev. Bryon Sander will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Thomas Cemetery.

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Eola Caroline Cheatham

Eola Caroline Cheatham

Jun 15, 2024

Eola Caroline Cheatham departed this life on June 15, 2024, at the age of 81. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Greater St. James Baptist Church, 1105 N 44th St., Baton Rouge, La 70802 at 9 am until religious service at 11 am. Pastor J. L. Franklin will be officiating the service. Burial will be Monday,...

Brian Keith Foster

Brian Keith Foster

Jun 11, 2024

Brian Keith Foster departed this life on June 11, 2024, at the age of 61. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Little Bethel Baptist Church, 210 W Martin Luther King St., Amite, La 70422 at 9 am until religious service at 11 am. Bishop Desiqnee Ezra Shannon will be officiating the service. Interment will be in...

Alcee Hurst

Alcee Hurst

Jun 6, 2024

Alcee Hurst departed this life on June 6, 2024, at the age of 90. Viewing will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La 70441 at 4 pm to 8 pm. Viewing will resume on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 9 am until religious service at 11 am. Pastor...

Audrey W Walls

Audrey W Walls

Jun 6, 2024

Audrey W. Walls departed this life on June 6, 2024, at the age of 82. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 3-6 pm. Religious Service will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at New Zion Baptist Church, 126 East St., Denham Springs,...