Obituaries

Thomas Davis, Sr.

Thomas Davis, Sr.

Aug 21, 2025

Thomas Davis, Sr. departed this life on August 21, 2025, at the age of 68. Viewing will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La 70441 at 8 am until the religious service at 10 am. Deacon Landry Alexandria will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Black...

Janae Fieldings

Janae Fieldings

Aug 21, 2025

Janae Fieldings departed this life on August 21, 2025, at the age of 24. Viewing will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 9 am until the religious service at 1 pm. Interment will be in Southern Memorial Gardens. 

Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home 

Lakesha Knight

Lakesha Knight

Aug 16, 2025

Lakesha Knight departed this life on August 16, 2025, at the age of 48. Viewing will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at New Zion Baptist Church, 126 East St., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 12 noon until the religious service at 1 pm. Rev. Leroy Taylor will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Plainview cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to...

Johnny McCray, Jr.

Johnny McCray, Jr.

Aug 13, 2025

Johnny McCray, Jr. departed this life on August 13, 2025, at the age of 90. Viewing will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La 70441 at 4 pm to 7 pm. Religious service will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Andrew Chapel UMC, 50311 Hwy. 16,...

Margaret Rea Dixon George

Margaret Rea Dixon George

Aug 12, 2025

Margaret Rea Dixon George departed this life on August 12, 2025, at the age of 81. Viewing will held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at New Life Missionary Baptist Church, 25995 Blahut Rd., Springfield, La 70462 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Pastor Willie White will be officiating the service. Interment will be in St. James...

Charles Raymond Coleman, Sr.

Charles Raymond Coleman, Sr.

Aug 11, 2025

Charles Raymond Coleman, Sr., departed this life on August 11, 2025, at the age of 69. Viewing will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Lazard Temple COGIC, 15750 Hwy. 43 S, Greensburg, La 70441 at 12 noon until the religious service at 2 pm. Superintendent Milton Bryant will be officiating the service. Interment will be in the Nettles...

Harvey Glenn Freeman

Harvey Glenn Freeman

Aug 11, 2025

Harvey Glenn Freeman departed this life on August 11, 2025, at the age of 77. He was a proud graduate of Southern University and a dedicated employee in the Computer Department.

Viewing will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Beech Grove Baptist Church, 890 Hwy. 68, Jackson, La 70748 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am....

Thomas Kendrick

Thomas Kendrick

Aug 9, 2025

Thomas Kendrick departed this life on August 9, 2025, at the age of 72. Viewing will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La 70441 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Rev. Gary Porter will be officiating the service. Interment will be in the church...

Rose Marie Necaise Brumfield

Rose Marie Necaise Brumfield

Aug 7, 2025

Rose Marie Necaise Brumfield, born in New Orleans and raised in  St. Francisville, La, departed this life on August 7, 2025, at the age of 77. She was loved by everyone and was known for the love she had for kids and helping others. 

She leaves to cherish her legacy, spouse; Robert E. Brumfield; daughter, Kristina (Tina) Ehrhart; two granddaughters, Jamie Ehrhart...

Marco Andrew Davis

Marco Andrew Davis

Aug 6, 2025

Marco Andrew Davis departed this on August 6, 2025, at the age of 36. Viewing will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 9 am until religious service at 10 am. 

Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home 

Zora Aiah Brown

Zora Aiah Brown

Aug 4, 2025

Zora Brown departed this life on August 4, 2025, at the age of 3 months. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at St. Mary Baptist Church, Greensburg, La 70441 at 10 am until the religious service at 11 am. Dr. Richard Gross will be officiating the service. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to MJR...

Bernice Preston

Bernice Preston

Aug 3, 2025

Bernice Preston departed this life on August 3, 2025, at the age of 89. Viewing will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La 70441 at 3 pm to 7 pm. Viewing will resume on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Rocky Hill AME Church, 151 Rocky Hill Rd., Amite...

Fred Banks

Fred Banks

Aug 3, 2025

Fred Banks departed this life on August 4, 2025, at the age of 93.

Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home 

Viola Walker Cyprian

Viola Walker Cyprian

Aug 2, 2025

Viola Walker Cyprian, a native of Greensburg and a resident of Loganville, Georgia, departed this life on August 2, 2025, at the age of 89. Viewing will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Turner Chapel AME Church, 874 Turner Chapel Rd., Greensburg, La 70441 at 10 am until the religious service at 1 pm. Interment will be in...

Christopher Taylor Self, Sr.

Christopher Taylor Self, Sr.

Jul 31, 2025

Christopher Taylor Self, Sr. departed this life on July 31, 2025, at the age of 32. Viewing will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La 70441 at 3 pm to 7 pm. Viewing will resume on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 9 am until the religious service at...

Mary Coleman

Mary Coleman

Jul 30, 2025

Mary Coleman departed this life on July 30, 2025, at the age of 72. Religious service will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La 70441 at 2 pm. Interment will be in Black Creek Cemetery. 

Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home 

Travis Devon Weams

Travis Devon Weams

Jul 29, 2025

Travis Devon Weams departed this life on July 29, 2025, at the age of 48. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Mount Gillion Baptist Church, 38280 Henry Rd., Prairieville, La at 11 am. 

Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home 

Caretha Williams

Caretha Williams

Jul 29, 2025

Caretha Williams departed this life on July 29, 2025, at the age of 93. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2035, 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.

Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home 

Dr. Mary Lovenia DeCongé Watson

Dr. Mary Lovenia DeCongé Watson

Jul 26, 2025

Dr. Mary Lovenia DeCongé Watson (also known as Vivienne), a native of Wickliffe and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the age of ninety-one. She was born on October 4, 1933, to the late Adina Rodney DeCongé and Alphonse Francis DeCongé, Jr. She was the seventh of nine children. She spent most...

Bernadine Anita Walker

Bernadine Anita Walker

Jul 23, 2025

Bernadine Anita Walker departed this on July 23, 2025, at the age of 79. Viewing will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Mt. Caanan Missionary Baptist Church, 15650 Hwy. 10, Roseland, La 70456 at 10 am until the religious service at 11 am. Rev. Robert E. Robertson will be officiating the service. 

Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral...