Obituaries

Goslynne & Maecyn Hitchen

Goslynne & Maecyn Hitchen

Mar 24, 2017

Goslynne Hitchens & Maecyn HitchensGoslynne, 27 and Maecyn, 3 months old, departed this life Friday, March 24, 2017 in Greensburg. Visitation at House on the Rock, 727 West Oak St., Amite from 9 am Saturday,April 1, 2017 until religious service at 11 am. Conducted by Pastor Jeff McKneely. Interment in Turner Chapel Cemetery, Greensburg. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service...

Andrew Thomas

Andrew Thomas

Mar 24, 2017

Andrew Thomas, 61, a resident of Walker, departed this life Friday, March 24, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center, Baton Rouge. Visitation at St. Mark Baptist Church, 13590 Dunn St., Walker from 8 am Saturday, April 1 until religious service at 3 pm. Conducted by Pastor Edgar Thomas. Interment in the church cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home,...

Robert Jones

Robert Jones

Mar 24, 2017

Robert Jones, Sr., age 81, a long time resident of Greensburg, LA, departed this life Friday, March 24, 2017. He was a graduate of the St. Helena School System. He worked tirelessly as a carpenter for over 40 years with Tomac Construction, Inc. in Greensburg. Viewing at Lazard Temple Church of God in Christ, 15750 Hwy. 43, Greensburg, Elder Milton...

Earline Morris

Earline Morris

Mar 20, 2017

Earline Morris, 85, a resident of Pine Grove, departed this life, Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at her home. Visitation at Greater Refuge Temple Ministry, 1005 NW Central Ave., Amite from 9 am Saturday, April 8, 2017 until religious service at 11 am. Conducted by Bishop Joseph Ricard. Interment in Greater Refuge Temple Cemetery, Montpelier. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service...

Charles Lowe

Charles Lowe

Mar 20, 2017

Charles Lowe, 69, a resident of Baton Rouge, departed this life Monday, March 20, 2017 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Visitation at Roberts United Methodist Church,201 Julia St., Denham Springs from 10 am to 1 pm Saturday, March 25. Cremation will follow. Survived by his children, Chadwick Dennis, Jermoul Dennis and Fredrick Dennis; brothers, Warren Lowe and Randy Gray...

Laurel Addison

Laurel Addison

Mar 20, 2017

Laurel Burgess Addison, 71, a resident of Denham Springs, departed this life Monday, March 20, 2017 at The Crossing @ Clarity Hospice, Baton Rouge. Visitation at Interdenominational Faith Assembly Church, 5045 Greenwell St. from 2 pm Sunday, March 26 until religious service at 2 pm. Conducted by Pastor Guevara Johnson. Interment in Plainview Cemetery, Denham Springs. Arrangements entrusted to MJR...

Cora Lee

Cora Lee

Mar 19, 2017

Cora Lee, 96, a resident of Dennis Mills, departed this life, Sunday, March 19, 2017 at her home. Visitation at Apostolic Assembly of Christ Temple, 48123 Hwy. 16, Denham Springs from 5 pm to 8 pm Saturday, March 25. Visitation will resume at the church from 10 am Sunday, March 26 until religious service at 1 pm. Conducted by Bishop...

Irma Jackson

Irma Jackson

Mar 12, 2017

Irma Jean Jackson, 66, a resident of Greensburg, departed this life life, Monday, March 13, 2017 at St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. Visitation at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Lane, Greensburg from 6 pm to 8 pm Thursday, March 16. Religious service at Turner Chapel AME Church, 875 Turner Chapel Rd., Greensburg at 11 am Friday. Conducted...

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...