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Marion Elaine Matthews departed this life on January 9, 2025, at the age of 88. She was a graduate of Southern University and taught in East Feliciana Public School System for 31 years and St. Helena Public School System for 21 years. Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln.,...
Zacariah Ambrosa Jackson departed this life on January 5, 2025, at the age of 36. Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Leonard Chapel AME Church, 3558 Leonard Chapel Rd., Independence, La 70433 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Rev. Mary Lucas will be officiating the service. Interment will be in the church...
Lorenzo Jones departed this life on January 2, 2025, at the age of 68. Viewing will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 3 pm to 5 pm. Viewing will resume on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Remnant Church of God In Christ, 8895 Florida Blvd.,...
Wayne Antoine Primas departed this life on December 29, 2024, at the age of 51. Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Greater Starlight Baptist Church, 521 W 28th Ave., Covington, La 70433 at 9 am until the religious service at 11 am. Rev. Mallory Callahan, II will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Abita...
Rose Mary Mitchell departed this life on December 27, 2024, at the age of 80. Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 11 am. Rev. Leroy Taylor will be officiating the service.
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Arthur Rankins, Jr. departed this life on December 25, 2025, at the age of 92. His memories will forever be cherished by his loving wife, Helen Loretta Turner-Rankins; a brother, Charles Rankins; one sister, Doris Rankins Moore; four daughters; three step-daughters; nine grandchildren and a hosts of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is proceeded in death by his loving...
Joanne Goff Payne departed this life on December 25, 2024, at the age of 83.
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Mae Lee Johnson departed this life on December 24, 2024, at the age of 73. Viewing will be held on Friday, January 3, 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, January 4, 2025, at 9 am until religious service at 10 am....
Cora Yvonne Jackson departed this life on December 23, 2024, at the age of 83. Viewing will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La 70441 at 9 am until religious service at 11 am. Rev. Floyd Holden will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Jackson Cemetery.
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Derrick Darnell Lee, Sr. departed this life on December 22, 2024, at the age of 49. Viewing will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Greater St. James Baptist Church, 1105 N. 44th St., Baton Rouge, La 70802 at 9 am until religious service at 10 am. Bishop Gregory Cooper will be officiating the service. Interment will be in...
Kelvin Montrell Martin departed this life on December 22, 2024, at the age of 39. Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at St. Mary Baptist Church, 1252 N. Acadian Thrwy., Baton Rouge, La at 8 am until religious service at 10 am. Rev. Conway Knighten will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Park.
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Ronald Edward Hall departed this life on December 15, 2024, at the age of 57. Viewing will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La 70441 at 3 pm to 6 pm. Viewing will resume on Saturday, January 4, 2024, at 9 am until religious service at 12 noon....
Richard Pattie, Jr. departed this life on December 10, 2024, at the age of 85. Viewing will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg, La, 70441 at 9 am until religious service at 11 am. Pastor Tim Pruitt will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Jackson Chapel...
Rosa May Taylor departed this life on December 8, 2024, at the age of 51. Viewing will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 10 am until religious service at 12 noon. Rev. Lorraine Gibson will be officiating the service.
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Alton Lee Donahue departed this life on December 6, 2024, at the age of 51. Viewing will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 11 am until religious service at 1 pm.
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Eddie Paul Harper departed this life on December 5, 2024, at the age of 42. Viewing will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Wayside Christian Fellowship Church, 201 Sherron Ave., Baker, La 70714 at 10 am until religious service at 11 am. Bishop Ezra Shannon will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Abita Springs Cemetery.
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Dorothy G. Jordan departed this life on December 5, 2024, at the age of 87. Viewing will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Roberts United Methodist Church, 201 Julia St., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 9 am until religious service at 11 am. Rev. Deborah Keller will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Plainview Cemetery.
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Mark Anthony Phillips departed this life on December 3, 2024, at the age of 66. Viewing will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, La 70726 at 10 am until religious service at 12 noon. Interment will be in Benevolent Society Cemetery.
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Elvin Smith departed this life on December 2, 2024, at the age of 69. Viewing will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Greater Refuge Temple Ministries, 1005 NW Central Ave, Amite City, La 70422 at 9 am until religious service at 11 am. Bishop Joseph Ricard, Sr. will be officiating the service. Interment will be in Mt. Canaan...
Harold Wayne Riggs departed this life on November 27, 2024, at the age of 84. He liked to be called Wayne. He was a Vietnam veteran served in the Vietnam War. He lived a long life until he developed dementia in 2023 . He kept busy outdoors building things and playing his keyboard, he loved music. He played in bands...
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