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Lee Scott

Lee Scott

Mar 4, 2017

Lee Van Scott, a beloved husband, passed away, Saturday, March 4, 2017 at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice. A life-long resident of Denham Springs, Lee Van is survived by his wife, Sarah Scott; two step children: Rayfield Riley, III and Minister Raphineas (Maria) Riley, Sr.; a daughter-in-law, Peronica Riley; four sisters: Myrtle Tilley, Sandra Scott Gross (Sherbert), Tina Scott Thomas,...

Ida Jackson

Ida Jackson

Mar 2, 2017

Ida Mae Jackson, 74, a resident of Mobile, Alabama, departed this life Thursday, March 2, 2017 in Mobile. Religious service at Mount Canaan Baptist Church, 5820 Evangeline St. at 2 pm, Saturday, March 11. Conducted by Minister Michael Meardry. Interment in Mount Pilgrim Cemetery, Baton Rouge. Survived by two sons, Edmund Jackson and Michael Jackson both of Mobile; grandchildren, Nikissia...

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

Mar 1, 2017

Robert Johnson, Jr. "Jive Turkey", 69, a US Army veteran, a resident of Baton Rouge and native of Greensburg, departed this life Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Hospice of Baton Rouge Butterfly Wing. Visitation at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Lane, Greensburg from 5 pm to 8 pm Saturday, March 11. Religious service at Turner Chapel AME...

Olevia James

Olevia James

Feb 23, 2017

Olevia Johnson James, 81, a resident of Prairieville, departed this life Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 atBaton Rouge General Medical Center Bluebonnet. Visitation at St. Luke Baptist Church, 16262 Old Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge from 8 am Saturday, Feb. 25 until religious service at 11 am. Conducted by Rev. Dr. Jonathan Chambers. Interment in Cann Cemetery, Baton Rouge. Survived by her...

Lawrence Head

Lawrence Head

Feb 20, 2017

Lawrence Head, Jr., 28, a resident of Killian and native of Walker, departed this life Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 at his home. Visitation at House of Praise COGIC, 13900 JR Dr. off Florida Blvd., Walker from 9 am Saturday, March 4 until religious service at 11 am. Conducted by Rev. Floyd Dixon. Interment in Gospel Temple Church Cemetery, Pine Grove....

Edna Wilson

Edna Wilson

Feb 18, 2017

Edna Hall Wilson, 95, a resident of Greensburg, departed this life Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at her home. Visitation at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Lane, Greensburg from 4 pm to 8 pm Saturday, Feb. 25. Religious service at Emanuel Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1401 Harrell Ave., Hammond at 1 pm Sunday. Conducted by Elder Angelo Williams....

Willie Edla

Willie Edla

Feb 16, 2017

Willie Jane Williams-Edla "Sister Pool", 78, a resident of Denham Springs, departed this life Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center Bluebonnet. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, 126 East St., Denham Springs from 4 pm to 8 pm Friday, Feb. 24. Religious service at 10 am Saturday. Conducted by Rev. Dr. Leroy A. Taylor. Interment in...

Mary Primas

Mary Primas

Feb 10, 2017

Mary K. Fluker Primas, 87, a resident of Tickfaw, departed this life Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 at her home. Visitation at Greater Mount Bethel Baptist Church, 46375 Durbin Rd. Ext., Tickfaw from 9 am Saturday until religious service at 11 am. Conducted by Rev. Andrew L. Jackson. Interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home,...

Joseph Miller

Joseph Miller

Feb 9, 2017

Joseph Miles, Jr. "Joey", 52, a resident of Denham Springs, departed this life Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 at his resident. Visitation at Roberts United Methodist Church, 201 Julia St., Denham Springs from 10 am Wednesday, Feb. 15 until religious service at 12 noon. Conducted by Rev. Kermit Roberson. Cremation will follow. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham...

Benjamin Gerald

Benjamin Gerald

Feb 8, 2017

Benjamin Lyric Gerald, 70, a veteran of the Vietnam War and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA and native of Greensburg, LA departed this life Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid-City (Butterfly Wing.) Visitation at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 1414 Soro St. from 9 am Friday, Feb. 17 until religious service at 10 am. Rev....

Gertrude Mount

Gertrude Mount

Feb 3, 2017

Gertrude Mount "Gert", 95, a resident of Denham Springs, departed this life Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at her resident. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, 126 East St., Denham Springs, Rev. Leroy Taylor, pastor from 4 pm to 8 pm Friday, Feb. 10. Religious service at 11 am Saturday. Rev. Jesse Williams, officiating. Interment in Plainview Cemetery, Denham Springs. Survived...

Charles Spikes

Charles Spikes

Jan 27, 2017

Charles E. Spikes, Sr. "Spiderman", 62, departed this life Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center Bluebonnet. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, 126 East St., Denham Springs, Rev. Leroy Taylor, pastor from 10 am Saturday, Feb. 4 until religious service at 12 noon. Conducted by Rev. David Cowan, pastor of Ever Increasing Life Ministries where Charles...

Dedric Harrell

Dedric Harrell

Jan 24, 2017

Dedric Harrell, 40, a resident of Greensburg, departed this life Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 at Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet. Visitation at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Lane, Greensburg from 11 am Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 until religious service in the funeral home chapel at 2 pm. Conducted by Rev. Wardell Dyson, Jr. Interment in Turner Chapel Cemetery,...

Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson

Jan 18, 2017

Andrew Johnson, Sr., 75, a resident of Greensburg, departed this life Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 a North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Visitation at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Lane, Greensburg from 3 pm to 8 pm Friday, Jan. 27. Religious service at Charbonnet-Labat Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip St., New Orleans at 10 am Saturday. Interment in...

AuMiracle McElwee

AuMiracle McElwee

Jan 18, 2017

Au'Miracle Unique McElwee "Phaty", 15, a resident of Baton Rouge, departed this life, Wed., Jan. 18, 2017 in Baton Rouge. Visitation at Promise Land Baptist Church, 7234 Plank Rd. from 9 am Friday, Jan. 27 until religious service at 11 am. Conducted by Bishop George Veal. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens, Baton Rouge. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral...

Rosa Johnson

Rosa Johnson

Jan 18, 2017

Rosa Lee Johnson, 88, a resident of Independence, departed this life Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Visitation at Bickham AME Zion Church, 56151 Bickham Chapel Rd., Amite from 3 pm Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 until religious service at 5 pm. Conducted by Rev. Charles MaGee. Dismissal at 10 am Thursday. Interment in Durbin Cemetery, Independence....

Roy Brazile

Roy Brazile

Jan 13, 2017

Roy Brazile, 81, departed this life Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 at The Guest House Nursing Home, Baton Rouge. Visitation at Remnant of God COGIC, 8895 Florida Blvd., Walker from 9 am Saturday, Jan. 21 until religious service at 11 am. Conducted by Rev. Samuel Montgomery. Interment in Clark & Head Cemetery, Walker. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home,...

Marie Lester

Marie Lester

Jan 10, 2017

Marie Lester, a resident of Livingston Parish, departed this life Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She is survived by 4 daughters, Deanna Mendez and husband Tony, Joyce Melancon, Theresa Marcoux and Debbie McCartney and husband Charlie; a son, Richard Allen and wife...

Gary Hickerson

Gary Hickerson

Jan 8, 2017

Gary Hickerson, 44, a resident of Walker, departed this life Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 at his home. Visitation at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Lane, Greensburg from10 am Saturday, Jan. 21 until religious service at 11 am. Conducted by Elder Fredrick Skinner. Interment in Darlington Cemetery, Darlington. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Greensburg.

Annie Lee

Annie Lee

Jan 7, 2017

Annie Mae Lee, 88, a resident of Greensburg, departed this life Sat. Jan. 7, 2017 in Hammond. Visitation at St. Helena Baptist Church, 1705 Lookout Rd., Greensburg from 10 am Saturday, Jan. 14 until religious service at 11 am. Conducted by Rev. Lee Allen Pounds, Jr. Interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Greensburg.

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