Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Denham Springs, and Livingston, LA. and surrounding areas.

Katherine Mancuso Patin

Katherine Mancuso Patin

May 15, 2025

Katherine Mancuso Patin, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother passed away on May 15, 2025. She was born to Jennie Michel Mancuso and Martin Mancuso on November 3, 1936 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After her retirement as a tax accountant, she enjoyed being with her friends at Council on Aging of Denham Springs. Her pride and joy will...

Anderson Warren “Windy” Ables

Anderson Warren “Windy” Ables

May 15, 2025

Psalm 103:13 “ Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear Him.”

Anderson Warren “Windy” Ables was born Sept 19, 1951 to JB and Kittie Ables and passed away peacefully in his home May 15, 2025. He is survived by his three loving children; Selena and husband Dale Mayeaux, Janie Ables...

Michael Eugene Williamson

Michael Eugene Williamson

May 15, 2025

Michael Eugene Williamson, known to many as “Big Mike,” was born on July 23, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio and passed on May 15, 2025 at the age of 74. He worked for 45 years for 688, Carquest, Advance and retired before working at Airline Automotive. He was also a reserve for the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Department. Mike was...

Jacques J Major

Jacques J Major

May 15, 2025

Jacques J Major, “Sonny”, “Piny”, “Papa” passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on May 15, 2025 at the age of 93. He was born May 5, 1932 in New Roads, La to Jacques and Isabel Major.

Preceded in death by his wife Delma Pugh Major of 54 years and partner Connie Bea Pendarvis of...

Dale Michael Tullier

Dale Michael Tullier

May 12, 2025

Dale Michael Tullier, age 72, loving husband and father, died at home after his long battle with Parkinson’s on May 12, 2025. Dale was retired from Bellsouth, where he had worked for 38 years. He had achieved his lifelong goal of being ordained as a Minister with the Presbyterian Church. An avid reader, lover of theology and gardening, Dale...

Betty Caraway

Betty Caraway

May 12, 2025

Betty Alice Caraway , 89, from Denham Springs, Louisiana passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 12, 2025 with her daughters by her side. She was preceded in death by her loving husband  Raiford Caraway. Betty was born in Amite, Louisiana and was preceded in death by her parents Archie and Louella Smart, her brothers Carlton, Ogden, Robert,...

Kenneth Marvin Shields

Kenneth Marvin Shields

May 11, 2025

Kenneth Marvin Shields, 82, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, May 11, 2025 at his home in Walker, Louisiana. Ken was a 1960 graduate of Montebello High School in Montebello, California. He worked for many years with Dani ell Battery as a Production Manage r before retiring. He always enjoyed cooking for his family, spending summers a t Lake Almanor...

Evan Robert Lynch

Evan Robert Lynch

May 10, 2025

September 24th 2001 – May 10th 2025

Born in Baton Rouge, Our beloved Brother Evan passed away in a tragic event. He lived his life a day at a time, carefree. His hobbies included painting, spending time with his friends and daughter, and working out. As Evans family, we are struggling we truly cannot understand. Evan was...

Wilma “Marie” Leonard Farr

Wilma “Marie” Leonard Farr

May 10, 2025

Wilma “Marie” Leonard Farr, 67, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Marie loved deeply, gave freely, and let every person feel seen. Her kindness left an imprint on every heart that she touched. She endured every day with gratitude and always put others before herself. She embodied wholeheartedly someone...

Robert E. Eddleman

Robert E. Eddleman

May 10, 2025

Robert E. Eddleman, born in Kenton, Tennessee and a resident of Liberty, Mississippi, passed away May 10, 2025 at the age of 81. Robert was a Baton Rouge Police Officer for 30 years. In his later years, he became a deacon at Hebron Baptist Church in Smithdale, Mississippi. In his free time he liked to spend his time reading....

Valerie Ann Cowart

Valerie Ann Cowart

May 9, 2025

Valerie Ann Cowart passed at the age of 63 on May 9, 2025 at her Denham Springs, Louisiana home. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on October 5, 1961 to her parents Alvin and Phyllis Cowart. She went to Southeastern Louisiana University and worked as a group benefits specialist for the Louisiana Sherrif’s Association and for 28 years...

Eddie Wayne Ryland

Eddie Wayne Ryland

May 9, 2025

Eddie Wayne Ryland, born in Cottonport and a resident of Denham Springs, passed away May 9, 2025 at the age of 74.

Eddie proudly served his country in the United States Army. He made a career as a traveling welder and worked for several pipelines throughout his years. Including Colonial and Dixie Pipeline. He was an avid...

Jimmie Rufus Breshears, Jr.

Jimmie Rufus Breshears, Jr.

May 9, 2025

Jimmie Rufus Breshears Jr., of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away at his home on May 9, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Though he faced times of distance, Jimmie was never without love—especially from his many family members in Texas and beyond, who cherished him deeply despite the miles and years between them. He was known...

Edith Nell Arnold Dedon

Edith Nell Arnold Dedon

May 9, 2025

Edith Nell Arnold Dedon passed away peacefully on Friday May 9, 2025, at home surrounded by family, at the age of 75. She was born on Monday November 21, 1949 in Wisner, Louisiana to the late Ontee Sanders Arnold and George Arnold Sr.

Edith is survived her daughters, Ontine (Tina) Davis, Tenita Marche, and bonus daughter Jodi...

Freddie Kyzar

Freddie Kyzar

May 8, 2025

Freddie Kyzar passed at the age of 84 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on May 8, 2025. He was born on June 26, 1940 in Independence, Louisiana to his parents Albert and Viola Kyzar. After finishing his college degree, he worked as an engineer for Boeing Airlines. Freddie was also a proud veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed...

Mary Suzanne St. Mard Jung

Mary Suzanne St. Mard Jung

May 7, 2025

Mary Suzanne St. Mard Jung passed at the age of 91 on May 7, 2025. She was born on June 1, 1933 in New Orleans, Louisiana to her parents John Bernard St. Mard and Mary Elsie Raine.  She graduated from Ursuline Academy in 1951 and then went on to graduate from secretary school to work as a secretary until...

Shirley Williams Major

Shirley Williams Major

May 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley W. Major at age 83, resident of Livingston, on May 6th, 2025. She was born in Baton Rouge, LA on July 24th, 1941 to the late James R. Williams and Bernice Rome Williams. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Ronald Major...

Paul Douglas Allen

Paul Douglas Allen

May 6, 2025

Paul Douglas Allen, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather passed away on May 6, 2025. He was born to Violet Lanita McMurray Allen and Earl Eugene “Gene” Allen in Denham Springs, Louisiana. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was based at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, Nevada. Paul was an avid reader,...

Michael Tyler Bone

Michael Tyler Bone

May 5, 2025

September 11 th , 1974 ~ May 5 th , 2025

Michael Tyler Bone went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ when he passed away on May 5 th , 2025, at the age of 50. He was a resident of Jefferson Manor Nursing Home of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Michael loved the...

Cleo Tanner Porter

Cleo Tanner Porter

May 5, 2025

Cleo Tanner Porter passed away on May 5, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 24, 1935 to Ezell Irene Biggs and Cornice Clemet Tanner in Winnsboro, Louisiana.

Cleo is survived by her daughters, Cathy Fife and Debbie Faust (Duane); son, Steve Thomas; son in law, Paul Mitchell; 5 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren; 2...

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