The Advocate | Obituaries

Mr. Melvin Jenkins

1952 - 2026

Entered into eternal rest at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet on August 5, 2026. He was a 74-year-old native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; a resident of Zachary, Louisiana; and a retired Exxon Machinist. Visitation at Miller & Daughter Mortuary, Friday, August 14, 2026 from 4-6 pm; visitation resumes at...

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James Odom

1937 - 2026

On the afternoon of August 6, 2026, James Larry Odom (88) went to be with the Lord. He was the oldest of ten children born to Leonard Cecil Odom and Eula Irine Amerson Odom. He was born on September 28, 1937, in Burnsville, Mississippi. When he was 13 years old, his family moved to East Feliciana Parish, where he...

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Joseph Temple

1945 - 2026

Joseph "Joe" S. Temple passed away on Aug. 4th, 2026, at Harvest Manor in Denham Springs, LA due to health issues. Joe was Baptist and a child of God. He was born on January 12, 1945, to Juanita Day and Ferguson D. Temple. He graduated from Kentwood High School and attended Southeastern University. Joe was very...

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Mr Jimmie Wilcox

1940 - 2026

Wilcox, Jimmie R.

Entered into eternal rest at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center on August 8, 2026. He was an 85-year-old native of St. Francisville, Louisiana and a resident of Port Hudson, Louisiana. Visitation will be at St. Peter Baptist Church on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 10:00 am until the...

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