Leila Mae Norwood Mayers
Jul 17, 2025
Leila was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. She was called to her eternal home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 17. She was 96 years old and a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Watson. She was a member of Watson Baptist Church. Visitation at will be held at...
William "Butch" Richard Hutchinson, Jr.
Jul 16, 2025
W. R. Hutchinson, Jr. (Butch) passed away peacefully July 16, 2025 at the age of 83, surrounded by family and friends. Born August 3, 1941 in Alexandria, Louisiana, Butch was the son of William and Bertie (McBride) Hutchinson. He was a graduate of Pineville High School and Louisiana College. In 1963 he became the devoted husband of Peggy Jean Moore....
Jayson Grant Wiedeman
Jul 15, 2025
Jayson Grant Wiedeman of Watson passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident in December.
Grant was born on September 10, 1993 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was 31. He attended Live Oak schools, Central Private High School, Baton Rouge Community College, and Southeastern Louisiana University, where he...
David Eugene Shanks
Jul 15, 2025
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing." Timothy 4:7-8
David Eugene Shanks was...
Patsy Ruth Channell
Jul 14, 2025
Patsy Ruth Channell was born April 3, 1936 to William and Erna (Gerhardt) Lauw and passed away July 14, 2025 at the age of 89. Patsy was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother and fiercely loyal to all she loved. Patsy (known to many as Pat) married her husband James Channell in 1953 when she was only 17 years...
Leonard Scot Stewart
Jul 13, 2025
Leonard Scot Stewart, beloved, Husband, Father, and Grandfather, passed away on July 13, 2025 at the age of 61. He was born in Augusta, Georgia on February 7, 1964 to Clarence Chester Stewart, SR. and Virginia Ann Stewart.
A true outdoorsman, Scot found joy in fishing and camping, he loved to travel and explore the great outdoors. He will be remembered...
Bobby Wayne Holder, Sr.
Jul 13, 2025
Bobby Wayne Holder, Sr., beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, and Friend was called to be with his Lord and Savior on July 13, 2025. He was born on June 3, 1955 in Sardis, Mississippi to Agnes Gant Holder and Phil Holder. He loves music and dancing. A hardworking man of the outdoors, when he is not spending time...
Margaret Trest
Jul 13, 2025
The world became a little less bright on July 13, 2025, but heaven gained a wonderful soul with the passing of Margaret “Marg” Bartholomew Trest from this earth. Margaret was born on August 30, 1933, and moved to Denham Springs in middle school from Ponchatoula. She met and fell in love with a skinny guy from Mississippi, nicknamed “Wimpy”, in...
Chanse Lucas Norris
Jul 12, 2025
Chanse Lucas Norris, beloved Father, Son, Brother, and Friend passed away on July 12, 2025. He was born on February 8, 1988 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
He was a skilled tradesman, who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and being outdoors.
Chanse is survived by his parents, James T. Welborn and Johnell Welborn; his son, Chanse Lucas, Jr., daughter, Heidi Gracelyn; sisters, Kara Patterson (Scott)...
Jerry Slaton, Sr.
Jul 12, 2025
Jerry Slaton, born on May 9, 1946, peacefully passed away at his home on July 12, 2025. He is lovingly remembered by his family, including his children, Michelle Slaton Sibley and Jerry Dale (Bubba) Slaton, along with their spouses, Terry Sibley and Tracy Slaton. He was a loving brother to his sisters, Marguerite Bamburg and Shirley Jean Roe, and her...
Eddie Walker
Jul 12, 2025
Walker, Edward Theodore “Eddie”
The world lost one of “God’s Special Children” on Saturday, July 12th . His name was Eddie Walker. Eddie enjoyed everything and everybody and he planned and fought to live forever. It seemed like everyone had a special name for Eddie. He was known as “Eddie Teddy, or Eddie Boo, or Eddie Boobootski.” He answered to all...
Andrew "Tony" Joseph Anthony Monistere
Jul 11, 2025
Andrew “Tony” Joseph Anthony Monistere passed at the age of 34 on July 11, 2025. He was born in Hammond, Louisiana on October 23, 1990 to his parents Carol Ann Hughes and Andrew Joseph Monistere. Tony loved horses and trail riding, as well as riding in 18 wheelers with his father. He will be missed by those that loved and...
Benny Joe Carringone, Jr.
Jul 11, 2025
Benny Joe Carringone Jr. passed away Friday, July 11, 2025. He was 73 years old. Born Jan. 10, 1952, he was a native and lifelong resident of Plaquemine, LA. Benny worked for many years as a contract worker at Dow Chemical before retiring. He was an avid LSU sports fan and attended almost all home and away games for many...
Neva Cole Morein
Jul 10, 2025
Neva Cole Morein, loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great- Grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025. She was born to Estine Cole and Virgie Wyble on February 24, 1950, in Ville Platte, Louisiana.
Neva loved the holidays, preparing the food and decorations, having her family come together and enjoy a meal she had prepared for them. An amateur gardener, she had...
Derral Dean Walker
Jul 8, 2025
Derral Dean Walker, loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather, passed at the age of 80 years old on July 8, 2025. He was born on November 13, 1944 to Thomas and Eva Walker in Minden, Louisiana. Derral proudly served his country in The United States Marines, and is an honored Vietnam Veteran.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40...
Charles Ernest Edwards, Jr.
Jul 6, 2025
Charles Ernest Edwards, Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud Marine, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.Born on December 10, 1949 in Gainesville, TX, Charles lived a life defined by strength, determination, and love. A Vietnam War veteran, he served his country with honor as a United States Marine, carrying the values...
Lana Rachele Guidry
Jul 5, 2025
Lana Alise Guidry (57) departed this life on July 5, 2025, after losing her battle with addiction. She was a graduate of Glen Oaks High School and went on to attend university, where she earned distinction on the Dean’s List.
She is preceded in death by her beloved son, Danny McDanell Jr., and her mother, Mildred Elaine Alise.
Lana leaves behind daughters...
Karla LaCombe Jones
Jul 5, 2025
Karla Jean LaCombe Jones, 66, of Denham Springs, LA passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025. She was born on January 22, 1959 in New Roads, LA to Raymond and Jean LaCombe. Despite being born with major health issues requiring immediate surgeries at birth and in early childhood, she defied all odds and lived a long, full life. Her family...
James Daniel "J.D." Albin
Jul 4, 2025
James Daniel "J.D." Albin, 82, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away on July 4, 2025. Born on September 6, 1942, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, J.D. was a man whose life was defined by his unwavering kindness, deep love for his family, and his dedication to those around him. J.D. was the beloved son of Gladys Albin and the late Joseph...
Preston Lee George
Jul 3, 2025
Preston Lee George, 32, of Denham Springs, Louisiana passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at his home. Preston worked in construction and loved to build and create. But when he could, he loved to be on the water fishing. He loved to be around children and animals and had a heart of compassion for them. He was a loving son,...
