Obituaries

Rhonda Faye Porter

Rhonda Faye Porter

Jun 2, 2025

Rhonda Faye Porter departed this life on June 2, 2025, at the age of 58. Viewing will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Union Chapel AME Church, 23011 Silver Creek, Kentwood, La 70444 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Rev. Gary Porter will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Black Creek Cemetery. 

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Olivia Clay Huey

Olivia Clay Huey

May 30, 2025

Olivia Clay Huey departed this life on May 30, 2025, at the age of 100. Viewing will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 1120 Myrtle Walk, Baton Rouge, La 70802 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Father Ugochuku Henry Ihuoma, SSJ will be officiating the service. Interment will be...

Dorothy Gordon Daniel

Dorothy Gordon Daniel

May 29, 2025

Dorothy Gordon Daniel departed this life on May 29, 2025, at the age of 81. She was born and raised in Kentwood, La and a resident of Houston, TX. Religious Service will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Faith Hope and Fellowship Church, 10186 Wheat Rd., Amite City, La 70422 at 11 am. Interment will be in Hookfin...

Ora Lee Spears Pope

Ora Lee Spears Pope

May 28, 2025

Ora Lee Spears Pope was a remarkable woman whose unwavering dedication and boundless love left an indelible mark on everyone she encountered. Throughout her life, she served as an educator and a nurturing figure deeply invested in the growth and educational development of the St. Helena Parish community. Affectionately known by various endearing names—such as Mother, Mother Dear, MaDear, Madea,...

Mary Ellen Barton

Mary Ellen Barton

May 28, 2025

Mary Ellen Barton departed this life on May 28, 2025, at the age of 85. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at New Providence Baptist Church, 5235 Church St., Zachary, La at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Rev. Donald Clark will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Ruth Cemetery.

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Joella Agard Walley

Joella Agard Walley

May 27, 2025

Joella Agard Walley departed this life on May 27, 2025, at the age of 27. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Red Oaks Baptist Church, 28760 Red Oaks Rd., Livingston, La at 10 am until the religious service 11 am. Rev. Wesley Bennett will be officiating the service. Interment will be in the church cemetery. 

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Latasha Daniell Henry

Latasha Daniell Henry

May 21, 2025

Latasha Henry was born on February 5, 1982 in Independence, LA to Fred Hurst Jr. and Florence Blaine Henry. She departed this life at the age of 43 years old on May 21, 2025. Latasha accepted Christ, and was baptized in Greensburg, LA by the late Rev. Woodrow Wilson. Latasha graduated from St. Helena High School in 2000. She then...

Channing Kiamethia Smith

Channing Kiamethia Smith

May 16, 2025

Channing Kiamethia Smith departed this life on May 16, 2025, at the age of 45. Viewing will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Living Word Church of Baton Rouge, 8730 N Sherwood Forest Dr., Baton Rouge, La 70814 at 10 am until the religious service at 11 am. Rev. James L. Drumgole will be officiating the service. Interment...

Terrell Vaughn

Terrell Vaughn

May 12, 2025

Terrell Vaughn departed this life on May 12, 2025, at the age of 33. Viewing will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at New Day Missionary Baptist Church, 707 South Spruce St., Hammond, La at 11 am until the religious service at 1 pm. Rev. Thomas Vaughn will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery. 

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Alicia Lee

Alicia Lee

May 12, 2025

 Alicia Lee departed this life on May 12, 2025, at the age of 55. Viewing will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 3 pm to 6 pm. Religious service will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at New Zion Baptist Church, 126 East St.,...

Charles Clemod Ashton

Charles Clemod Ashton

May 11, 2025

Charles Clemod Ashton departed this life on May 11, 2025, at the age of 74. Viewing will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at St. Paul Baptist Church of Livingston, 19509 Vicknair Rd., Maurepas, La 70449 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Rev. Levan Jackson, Sr. will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Whitehall...

Betty Hickerson

Betty Hickerson

May 9, 2025

Betty Hickerson departed this life on May 9, 2025, at the age of 75. Viewing will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La 70441 at 10 am until the religious service at 11 am. Minister Michael Stewart will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Rocky Hill...

Victoria Tillery Dorsey

Victoria Tillery Dorsey

May 7, 2025

Victoria Tillery Dorsey departed this life on May 7, 2025, at the age of 93. Viewing will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Turner Chapel AME Church, 874 Turner Chapel Rd., Greensburg, La 70441 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Interment will be in the church cemetery. 

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Percy Williams, Jr.

Percy Williams, Jr.

May 3, 2025

Percy Williams, Jr. departed this life on May 3, 2025, at the age of 77. Viewing will be held on May 17, 2025, at Greater St. Mark Baptist Church, 3900 Dunn St., Walker, La 70785 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Elder Lee Thomas will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Walker Community Cemetery.

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LaKenya Carmen Thomas

LaKenya Carmen Thomas

May 1, 2025

LaKenya Carmen Thomas departed this life on May 1, 2025, at the age of 45. Viewing will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at House of Praise COGIC, 13900 Jr. Dr., Walker, La 70785 at 9 am until the religious service at 1 pm. Pastor Richard Harbor will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Walker Community Cemetery.

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Johnny Gordon

Johnny Gordon

Apr 29, 2025

Johnny Gordon departed this life on April 29, 2025, at the age of 75. Viewing will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, at New Star COGIC, Greensburg, La 70441 at 4 pm to 7 pm. Viewing will resume on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 6217 Glen Oaks Dr., Baton Rouge, La 70811 at 11...

Dr. Douglas “Doug” Caulfield

Dr. Douglas “Doug” Caulfield

Apr 26, 2025

Dr. Douglas “Doug” Caulfield departed this life on April 26, 2025, at the age of 77. Viewing will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 9700 Scenic Hwy., Baton Rouge, La 70807 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Rev. Tommy Cain will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Southern...

Carl Johnson

Carl Johnson

Apr 22, 2025

Carl Johnson departed this life on April 22, 2025, at the age of 60. Viewing will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at St. Paul Baptist Church, 410 East Colorado St., Hammond, La at 12 noon until the religious service at 1 pm. Pastor Kenneth Loggins will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Sweet Home Cemetery.

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Joyce Ann Brooks

Joyce Ann Brooks

Apr 16, 2025

Joyce Ann Brooks departed this life on April 16, 2025, at the age of 85. Viewing will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 27279 Hwy. 22, Killian, La 70462 at 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Viewing will resume on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:30 am until the religious service at 11 am. Pastor...

Emerson Holmes

Emerson Holmes

Apr 16, 2025

Emerson Holmes departed this life on April 16, 2025, at the age of 96. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Interment will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery.

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