Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Cary Lansing Hoover

Cary Lansing Hoover

Apr 26, 2025

Cary Lansing Hoover, Jr., age 68, passed away on April 26, 2025, at his home in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Born on December 20, 1956, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Cary lived a life marked by kindness, generosity, and a deep love for the things that brought him joy.

A proud graduate of Baker High School’s Class of 1974...

Greta Marie (Aymond) Gonzales

Greta Marie (Aymond) Gonzales

Apr 24, 2025

Greta Marie (Aymond) Gonzales

Greta Marie Aymond Gonzales passed away peacefully April 24, 2025. She was 85 years old, a native Bunkie, LA.

Greta was born January 27, 1940 to Emob and Lucille Aymond. She married Fredrick Andrew Gonzales August 31, 1957 and together they had three children; Vickie, Stephen, and Mark.

Greta...

Benjamin John Tullier, Jr. “B.J. 2-Yea”

Benjamin John Tullier, Jr. “B.J. 2-Yea”

Apr 24, 2025

Benjamin John Tullier, Jr. “B.J. 2-yea” passed at the age of 74 on April 24, 2025 in Baker, Louisiana. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on February 9, 1951 to his parents Benjamin John Tullier, Sr. and Pearl Tullier. He was an Istrouma High School graduate of 1969 before working as a railroad conductor for over 30 years...

Allan Johnston Pursnell

Allan Johnston Pursnell

Apr 24, 2025

January 29, 1948 ~ April 24, 2025

Allan Pursnell, devoted husband, father and grandfather, died Thursday, April 24, following a brave struggle with cancer. Allan was born January 29, 1948 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to Anthony Henry Pursnell and Helen Suders Pursnell.

Allan married Pamela Soignier on July 26, 1974 in Monroe, LA. They...

Carlie May Nesom Sheffield

Carlie May Nesom Sheffield

Apr 21, 2025

Carlie May Nesom Sheffield passed away on April 21 st , 2025 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. She was born July 8 th , 1939 in Pine Grove, Louisiana and was 85 years of age.

She is survived by two daughters, Joy Domin and husband Keith Domin of Ocean Springs, Mississippi and Regina Ochomogo of Livingston, Louisiana, three...

Rory Christopher Craft

Rory Christopher Craft

Apr 19, 2025

Rory Christopher Craft, of Baton Rouge, born January 27, 2002, left us suddenly on April 19, 2025. A young man of many talents, he brought joy and laughter to everyone he knew. His untimely departure has left a void in our hearts that cannot be filled.

Rory is survived by his father, Jonathan Craft, stepmother, Elizabeth Craft,...

Karen Sue Yarborough Lewis

Karen Sue Yarborough Lewis

Apr 19, 2025

Karen “KK” Sue Yarborough Lewis passed at the age of 63 on April 19, 2025. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to her parents Rulon Griffith and Betty Yarborough on December 12, 1961. She went to school at Central Private High School and was retired from the Department of Natural Resources as a contracts and grants manager. Karen...

Willie Ferdinand

Willie Ferdinand

Apr 19, 2025

Willie Ferdinand, 74, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025. There will be a visitation and viewing at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs. Please check back for the date and times of the visitation.

There will be an additional celebration of life at the Kingdom Hall and those arrangements will be added as soon...

Robert “Craig” Holifield

Robert “Craig” Holifield

Apr 18, 2025

Robert “Craig” Holifield, born in Pascagoula, Mississippi and a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana passed away April 18, 2025 at the age of 67. He is preceded in death by his father and mother of Baton Rouge, Robert Earl and Eleanor Holifield, and his wife Tammy and son Blake of Denham Springs. He was a loving son, brother and...

Quentin Fontenot

Quentin Fontenot

Apr 18, 2025

Quentin Fontenot, a resident of Denham Springs, passed away on April 18, 2025 at the age of 87. He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. He was a dedicated worker and retired as a photo engraver for the Advocate after 36+ years.  He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

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Cheryl Smith Abbott Ballard

Cheryl Smith Abbott Ballard

Apr 18, 2025

Cheryl Smith Abbott Ballard, 79, of Walker, Louisiana, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, Friday, April 25, from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m.,...

Robert Eric Brown, Sr.

Robert Eric Brown, Sr.

Apr 18, 2025

Robert Eric Brown, Sr. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Eric Brown, Sr, of Denham Springs, Louisiana. Robert was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on July 23,1949 and was 75 years old. He passed away at his home in Denham Springs surrounded by his loving family on April 18, 2025. Robert was an...

Wendy Taylor Folmar

Wendy Taylor Folmar

Apr 18, 2025

Wendy Taylor Folmar, a beacon of love and laughter, received her eternal reward on April 18th, 2025, at the age of 48, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 1977, in Houma, Louisiana, Wendy embodied the spirit of her birth date with an extraordinarily kind, giving, and loving heart. Wendy was a devoted daughter, loving sister,...

Robert “Craig” Holifield

Robert “Craig” Holifield

Apr 18, 2025

Robert “Craig” Holifield, born in Pascagoula, Mississippi and a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana passed away April 18, 2025 at the age of 67. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs from 11:00 AM -1:00 PM with memorial service starting at 1 PM. Please check back for the full obituary....

Carl Joseph Gray

Carl Joseph Gray

Apr 18, 2025

In Loving Memory of Carl Joseph Gray March 17, 1970 – April 18, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carl Joseph Gray, age 55, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, on April 18, 2025, from unexpected heart failure.

Born on March 17, 1970, Carl brought light and laughter into the lives of everyone he...

Cora Lea Tate Carpenter

Cora Lea Tate Carpenter

Apr 18, 2025

Cora Lea Tate Carpenter, 94, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025. Cora worked for many years as the “lunchroom lady” with Livingston Parish schools. She was a member of the Lady Doves. In her spare time she always loved to be fishing, hunting, gardening, shopping at Walmart and most of all, being with her family...

Gabriel Joey Andrews, Sr.

Gabriel Joey Andrews, Sr.

Apr 17, 2025

Gabriel Joey Andrews, Sr. passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 with his wife by his side. He was 67 and a resident of Holden, LA. Joey was born in Independence, LA on September 5, 1957. He retired as a carpenter from Louisiana State University with 20 years of dedicated service. Joey was married to Lilly Owens Andrews on...

Billy James Hanks

Billy James Hanks

Apr 16, 2025

Billy James Hanks (58) of Denham Springs LA passed away on 4/16/25. Billy was born September 24,1966 in Abbeville LA. He is survived by his Wife Nancy Hanks, two sons Jeffery Watson and Ricky Watson and Daughter Brittany Watson, His Grandchildren Khristian Nichole Watson, Jaiden Starns, Saige Watson, Kaine LeDuff and Harleigh Watson, Sister Gwen Hanks, brother in-law Mike...

Kenneth Wayne Sartin, Sr.

Kenneth Wayne Sartin, Sr.

Apr 15, 2025

July 6, 1958 – April 15, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Sartin, Sr., a devoted family man and proud Louisianan, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on July 6, 1958, in Baton Rouge, LA, Ken was a 1977 graduate of Belaire High School. He went on to build a respected career at...

Willie Ferdinand

Willie Ferdinand

Apr 15, 2025

Willie Ferdinand, 74, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025. There will be a celebration of his life at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 4848 Hollywood Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70805, Friday, May 2, at 11 a.m. Please share your condolences at www.sealefuneral.com.

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