Obituaries

Collins Carter Chaney, Jr.

Collins Carter Chaney, Jr.

Jan 24, 2026

Collins Carter Chaney, Jr. departed this life on January 24, 2026, at the age of 63. Viewing will held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La 70441 at 10 am until the religious service at 2 pm. Rev. Suwan Steele will be officiating the service. Interment will be Turner Chapel...

Christian Michael Anthony McClain

Christian Michael Anthony McClain

Jan 22, 2026

Christian Michael Anthony McClain departed this life on January 22, 2026, at the age of 25.

Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home 

Julius Powell

Julius Powell

Jan 19, 2026

Julius Powell departed this life on January 19, 2026, at the age of 77. Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at New Sunlight Baptist Church, 1777 America St., Baton Rouge, La at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Rev. Dale Flowers will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Winnfield Memorial Park.

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Robert C. Jones

Robert C. Jones

Jan 18, 2026

Robert C. Jones departed this life on January 18, 2026, at the age of 73. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 10 am until the religious service at 11 am. Interment will be in the Louisiana National Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service...

Wade Edward Garner, Sr.

Wade Edward Garner, Sr.

Jan 17, 2026

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 unto all them also that love his appearing. 

 ~ 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Wade Edward Garner, Sr. departed...

Naquellar “Nikki” Martin-Thompson

Naquellar “Nikki” Martin-Thompson

Jan 16, 2026

Naquellar “Nikki” Jovan Martin-Thompson, passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones on January 16, 2026. She was born on August 19, 1982, to Mary Ann M. Albritton and the late George Lee Taylor, Sr. in New Orleans, Louisiana at LSU Medical Center. She was the youngest of nine children. Nikki attended St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School,...

Herman Cann, Jr.

Herman Cann, Jr.

Jan 15, 2026

Herman Cann, Jr. departed this life on January 15, 2026, at the age of 60. Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, 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 Cann Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home 

Brandon Gerard Dixon

Brandon Gerard Dixon

Jan 14, 2026

Brandon Gerard Dixon departed this life on January 14, 2026, at the age of 45. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Starhill Baptist Church, 12331 Powell Station Rd., St. Francisville, La at 11 am until the religious service at 12 noon. Pastor Murlon Webb will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Southern Memorial Cemetery. 

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Roy Lee Stewart

Roy Lee Stewart

Jan 13, 2026

Roy Lee Stewart departed this life on January 13, 2026, at the age of 68. Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at New Zion Baptist Church, 126 East St., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 10 am until the religious service at 11 am. Pastor Terry Russell will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Whitehall Cemetery. 

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Kyson Richardson

Kyson Richardson

Jan 12, 2026

Kyson Richardson departed this life on January 12, 2026, at the age of 2 months. Graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Cann Cemetery at 11 am.

Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home

Curtis Rankins

Curtis Rankins

Jan 9, 2026

Curtis Rankins departed this life on January 9, 2026, at the age of 68. Viewing will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at King’s Funeral Home, 1511 W. California Ave., Ruston, La 71270 at 3 pm to 6 pm. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at King’s Funeral Home at 10 am. 

Burnetta Franklin Rankins

Burnetta Franklin Rankins

Jan 8, 2026

Burnetta Franklin Rankins was born on May 3, 1928, and passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. Her life was a testimony of gratitude for God’s love and mercy, and she departed this life without pain or physical sickness.

Burnetta was remarkably gifted and talented in many areas, including crafting—such as ceramics, sewing, and knitting—gardening and caring for plants, building, painting,...

Brenda Ann Sanford

Brenda Ann Sanford

Jan 6, 2026

Brenda Ann Sanford departed this life on January 6, 2026, at the age of 66. Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Mt. Zion Freewill Baptist Church, 4244 Highway 1036, Montpelier, La at 12:30 pm until the religious service at 1:30 pm. Rev. Raymond Foster will be officiating the service. Interment will be in the church cemetery. 

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Thelma Rudison Thomas

Thelma Rudison Thomas

Jan 4, 2026

Thelma Rudison Thomas departed this life on January 4, 2026, at the age of 87. Viewing will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Beacon Light Baptist Church, 7513 Prescott Rd., Baton Rouge, La at 10 am until the religious service at 11 am. Elder Eric Williams will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

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Nichelle Pipes

Nichelle Pipes

Dec 20, 2025

Nichelle Pipes departed this life on December 20, 2025, at the age of 57. Viewing will be held on Friday, January 2, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 12 noon to 7 pm. Religious Service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2025, at New Zion Baptist Church, 126 East St.,...

Tommy Lloyd, III

Tommy Lloyd, III

Dec 13, 2025

Tommy Lloyd, III departed this life on December 13, 2025, at the age of 67. Viewing will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Greater Morning Star Baptist Church, 1002 Mavis Dr., Baton Rouge, La 70815 at 10 am until the religious service at 11 am. Interment will be in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery. Rev. Charles L. Burris, Jr. will...

Evelyn Louise “Jessie” Addison

Evelyn Louise “Jessie” Addison

Dec 12, 2025

Evelyn Louise “Jessie” Addison departed this life on December 12, 2025, at her residence, at the age of 90. She was the beloved daughter of the late Percy and Creola Atkins Johnson. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her children: Bobby Johnson, Terry Foster, Alice Ayro, Betty (Lawrence) Rodgers, Jewell, Trace, Bernadine, and Ricky Addison; 26 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren...

Richard Lockhart, Sr.

Richard Lockhart, Sr.

Dec 11, 2025

Richard Lockhart, Sr. departed this life on December 11, 2025, at the age of 96. Viewing will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La at 3 pm to 7 pm. Viewing will resume on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Roberts United Methodist Church, 201 Julia St., Denham Springs,...

Anna May Lee

Anna May Lee

Dec 11, 2025

Anna May Lee departed this life on December 11, 2025, at the age of 76. Viewing will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 2 pm to 8 pm. Religious service will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Claiborne AME Zion Church, 47210 LA-16,...

Viola Williams Haney

Viola Williams Haney

Dec 9, 2025

Viola Williams Haney departed this life on December 9, 2025, at the age of 86. Viewing will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 6 pm to 8 pm. Viewing will resume on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at New Zion Baptist Church, 126 East St., Denham...