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March 23, 2017 at 9:30 am Evella Marie Spencer Palmer passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her husband, two daughters, and eldest brother Bodie Jr. God now holds our beautiful angel in his arms, and we will forever hold her in our hearts. Evella fought a hard battle with a terrible cancer, but God called her to rest. She was preceded in death by her parents Bodie Spencer, Sr. and Rita Jones Spencer. She is survived by her second parents Ralph and Carolyn Allen, husband Ray Palmer, daughters Imani and Nia Spencer-Allen, her son Raylon Palmer, her stepchildren Calandria Palmer JohnLouis and Ray J. Palmer, by her brothers; Bodie Jr., Chester, Joseph, Percy, Ronald, Bruce, and Phil Spencer and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members that loved her. Evella was born in Lafayette, LA on January 17, 1967 and was a current resident in Kenner, LA. Evella loved to travel, sing, dance and just have a great time! She will be dearly missed by many, but never forgotten.
God’s Garden
God looked around his garden and he found an empty place.
He then looked down upon this earth, and saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
God’s garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering; he knew that you were in pain.
He knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough, and the hills were hard to climb.
So He closed your weary eyelids, and whispered “Peace be thine”
It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you the day God called you home.

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All are invited to attend the funeral service at First Community Antioch Baptist Church, 10860 Highway 3125, Lutcher, LA 70071 at 11:00 am. Viewing with begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 1, 2017. The interment will be approximately 45 minutes from the church at Lake Lawn Park Cemetery, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124.
Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson, River Ridge, LA in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Mr. George W. Briggs, 96, will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, March 31, in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church with Rev. Charles McMillin officiating.
Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Funeral home visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday; and 8 a.m. Friday until time of services.
A rosary led by the Knights of Columbus will be recited at 6 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel.
Mr. Briggs died at 2 a.m., Tuesday, March 28, 2017, in his residence.
He was a lifelong resident of Jennings and was a Jennings High School graduate class of 1939. He was part of the undefeated State Champion football team of 1939. Mr. Briggs was also a graduate of the Southern School of Morticians in Shreveport and was the oldest licensed embalmer/funeral director in the state of Louisiana. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, American Legion James O. Hall Post #19, Knights of Columbus Council #2012, Calvary Cemetery Committee, Sarah Club and Faithful Navigator of the 4th degree Knights.
Survivors include three daughters, Beverly Dore of Jennings, Connie Stutes of Cleveland, Tennessee, Brenda (Joel) Laney of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee; one brother, Norman Briggs of Jennings; 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence William and Cecile Mathern Briggs; his wife, Pansy Boone Briggs; sister, Elsie Hine; and two brothers, Lawrence and Harold Briggs.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.miguezfuneralhome.com.

Fredrick “Dope” Milson is being sought by the Rayne Police Department in connection with a shooting here Tuesday morning.
Rayne Chief of Police Carroll J. Stelly said his department is currently investigating the incident that sent one person to the hospital.
On Tuesday, March 28, at 10:45 a.m., Rayne Police responded to the 800 block of W. “B” North Street in reference to shots fired.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that two male subjects had been engaged in an altercation which led to one person being shot in the right leg and the shooting suspect fleeing the scene.
The victim was transported to Lafayette General Hospital where he is listed in stable condition. 
The suspect was identified as 61-year-old Milson of Rayne.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Milson is urged to call Rayne Police at 334-4215 or Acadia Crimestoppers at 789-(TIPS), 789-8477.
Callers will remain anonymous and could receive up to a $1,000 cash reward.