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Clara Mae "Tootsie" London

Clara Mae "Tootsie" London

Feb 25, 2024

Clara Mae London, “Tootsie”, as she was affectionately called, was the fifth of 12 children born to the late Mack and Winnie London.  Her date of birth was September 13, 1951.  God blessed us with 72 wonderful joyful years.  

Tootsie’s earthly journey reached its end on February 25, 2024.  She is survived by five sisters, Shirley McCray and Pamela London...

Carrie Mae Pitts

Carrie Mae Pitts

Feb 25, 2024

 Psalms 55:6  “And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.”

Carrie Mae Pitts, journeyed to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 25, 2024, hearing the words welcome home my good and faithful servant, at the age of 101. 

Service Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024

Vistiation: 9am

Celebration of Life: 11am

Sevice Location:...

Judith Ann Price (Judy) Brecheen

Judith Ann Price (Judy) Brecheen

Feb 24, 2024

 Judith Ann Price {Judy} Brecheen passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, February 25, 2024 at her home in Greensburg at the age of 77. She was born January 7, 1947 in Alexandria, Louisiana. She was a graduate of Bolton High School in Alexandria, and the Alexandria Academy of Beauty Culture. She worked for 16 years as a para-educator with St.Helena...

Kendra Danielle Bell

Kendra Danielle Bell

Feb 21, 2024

Psalms 85:11 “For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”

Kendra was born on June 13, 1984, to Daniel and Virginia Bell. She was educated within East Baton Rouge Parish's School System, graduating from Redemptorist High in 2005. She was baptized on...

Sylvester Watson

Sylvester Watson

Feb 19, 2024

Psalm 15:1-2 “LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.“

Deacon Sylvester Watson, born June 1, 1926, passed peacefully from his earthly home and transitioned to his heavenly home, on Monday, February 19, 2024. 

Service Date: Saturday, March 2,  2024.

Visitation: 9am-11am  

Religious...

Earl Ray Foreman

Earl Ray Foreman

Feb 18, 2024

Earl Ray Foreman departed this life on February 18, 2024, at the age of 62.Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Greensburg, La.

Gwendolyn Briggs

Gwendolyn Briggs

Feb 18, 2024

Psalms 27:1 [1] The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Gwendolyn Briggs, received her heavenly wings on Sunday,  February 18, 2024. 

Service Date: Saturday,  March 2, 2024.

Visitation: 8am - 9am

Religious Service: 9 am 

Service Location: MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home,  7803 Florida Blvd East,...

David Daniel Compau

David Daniel Compau

Feb 17, 2024

Saddled with a toolbox and a heart as big as his tales, their very own fix-it wizard David Daniel Compau has hung up his wrench and headed for the great workshop in the sky on February 17, 2024. Born in Wyandotte, MI, on April 28, 1956, he clocked out after a spirited 68-year shift on Earth, leaving behind a lifetime of...

Betty Deemer Jackson

Betty Deemer Jackson

Feb 13, 2024

Betty Deemer Jackson, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and life-long educator passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024, at Our Lady of Lake Hospital.  Betty was born on August 14, 1940, to the late James Deemer and Carrie Ealy Deemer.  She was a resident and native of Denham Springs, LA. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 23,...

Derome "Jerome" Rankins, Sr.

Derome "Jerome" Rankins, Sr.

Feb 11, 2024

‭‭Psalm 23:1-4  [1] The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. [2] He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. [3] He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. [4] Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I...

Vallrea Jackson

Vallrea Jackson

Feb 8, 2024

Vallrea Jackson, walked into heaven gates, with a smile on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at the age of 74.Viewing 11amFuneral service 2pm Service Location: Leonard Chapel AME Church,  3558 Leonard Chapel Rd.Independence, LA. 70443.Interment:  Leonard Chapel AME Church, Cemetery  3558 Leonard Chapel Rd.Independence, LA. 70443.Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs, LA .

Odelia Ann Course

Odelia Ann Course

Feb 7, 2024

Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

Odelia Ann Course, a beautiful soul, earned her angel wings and entered heaven gates on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. 

Service Date:  Thursday, February 15, 2024.

Service Times: Visitation 8am  Mass 10am

Service Location: St. Paul Catholic Church,...

Nathaniel Francis "NF" Harrison, Jr.

Nathaniel Francis "NF" Harrison, Jr.

Feb 7, 2024

Ecclesiastes 3:1 “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”

Nathaniel Francis {NF} Harrison Jr., passed from his earthly home peacefully and transitioned to his heavenly home, on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. 

Services Date :Friday February 16, 2024.

Visitation: 9am-10am  Memorial Service 10am-10:30am

Service location: Mt. Zion First B.C,  356 T. J. Jemison, Baton Rouge, LA....

Elder Dr. Jonathan Chambers

Elder Dr. Jonathan Chambers

Feb 5, 2024

JEREMIAH 3:15 “And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”

Elder Dr. Jonathan Chambers, entered the gates of Heaven at a full run, stretching his arms out to be embraced in the arms of Jesus on Monday, February 5, 2024. He will be greeted by the hundreds of loved ones waiting...

Thomas Jordan Singleton

Thomas Jordan Singleton

Feb 5, 2024

Psalms 27:14 “Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.”

Thomas Jordan Singleton, transitioned from Earth to Glory, on Monday, February 5, 2024. 

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024, 2pm.

Service location: Claiborne AME Zion Church, Pine Grove, LA.

Service officiated by Rev. Ernest Peters. 

Interement: Claiborne Cemetery, Pine...

James Bryant

James Bryant

Feb 4, 2024

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

James A. Bryant, left to be with the Lord on Sunday, February, 4, 2024.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, 10am until religious service 1pm. Both services will be held at MJR...

Plas Harris, Jr

Plas Harris, Jr

Feb 2, 2024

2 Timothy 1:7 “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

Plas Harris Jr., entered peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the age of 72.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024, 9am until religious service at 11am. Both services will be held...

Lester Dupard

Lester Dupard

Feb 1, 2024

2 Corinthians 5:1 “For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.”

Lester Dupard, transitioned to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

Visitation will held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, 10am unti religious service 11am. 

Service Location: Zion Travlers Missionary Baptist...

Kirk Cardy Self

Kirk Cardy Self

Jan 28, 2024

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Kirk Cardy Self, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the age of 34. 

Viewing will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, 3:30pm- 5:30pm. Vistiation will resume on Saturday, February 10, 2024, 11am-1pm. 

Service...

Locoria Rheams

Locoria Rheams

Jan 22, 2024

2 Chronicles 7:14a “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face.

Locoria Rheams, entered heavens gates on Monday, January 22, 2024, at the age of 72.

Visitation will be beld on Friday, February 2, 2024 5pm until 8pm. Religious service for Locoria Rheams will take place on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at...

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