Bland obituaries, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana 

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Bland, Joe Louis     16 Nov 2006    Nov 2006    Jerry Nelson
Bland, Kenny L.      20 Aug 2007    Aug 2007    Jerry Nelson

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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge):  11/16/2006

BLAND, JOE LOUIS 
A resident of Baton Rouge, he died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, at Baton Rouge
General Medical Center-Mid City. He was 67 and a native of Independence.
Visiting at Gloryland Baptist Church on Friday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. until
religious service at noon, conducted by the Rev. Rayford T. Iglehart.
Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. He is survived by his loving wife,
Ollie Lee Bland of Baton Rouge; three daughters and sons-in-law, Gracie and
McArthur Greensberry, Pamela and André Scott, and Cherie and Mark Terrio,
all of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Veotis Moncrieffe and husband Wilbert of
Baton Rouge and Arthemese Lindsey and husband Eddie of Palmdale, Calif.;
Robert Cain, who was like a brother to him, and his wife, Peggy, of
Houston; four grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives
and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and a
nephew. He was a member of the Gloryland Baptist Church Deacon Ministry and
Senior Usher Ministry. He was also a member of Straight Life Lodge 304 and
was a 33rd degree Mason. Arrangements by Miller & Daughter Mortuary,
Zachary. 

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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge):  8/20/2007

BLAND, KENNY L. 
Kenny L. Bland passed away Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, at the age of 67. He
was a native of Magnolia, Ark., and a resident of Albany. Kenny proudly
served his country with the U.S. Marines. His devoted wife, Shelby Bridges
Bland, survives him along with three loving sons, Kenny Jr., Gerald and
Michael Bland; granddaughter, Haley Michelle; stepgranddaughter, Jessica
Renee; and two brothers, Leslie Carl and Johnny Calvin Bland. Kenny was
preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Edward and Mamie Opal Collins
Bland; along with a brother, Charles Edward Bland. Relatives and friends of
the family are invited to attend the funeral service from the chapel of
Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, La. 190 West, Hammond, on Wednesday, Aug.
22, at 11 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. The Rev. L.C. Lord will
conduct the religious service. Interment in Tangipahoa Cemetery. 

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