Obituaries

Mar 8, 2025

It is with both a heavy and a full heart that we celebrate the life of Joelle Sambola after her passing on March 8 th , 2025. When we pass from this world into the next, we survive as stories told and retold by those we have touched. In this way, the love of others binds us to this...

Mar 7, 2025

Alizabeth Renee Scott, 28, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025. The family will have a celebration of life at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, Thursday, March 20, with visitation from 2 p.m. until service at 3 p.m. Please share your condolences at www.sealefuneral.com.

A complete obituary will follow soon.

Mar 6, 2025

A Celebration of Life

On March 6, 2025, James Booker Shoemaker, better known as JB Shoemaker, went to be with his Lord and Savior. He was a member of Judson Baptist Church and lived in Watson, LA, for over 37 years. JB would say, “On July 20, 1949, the happiest moment for my parents, Cicero and Letha...

Mar 5, 2025

Frank R. McLavy, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 5, 2025, in Denham Springs, Louisiana at the age of 81. Frank lived an extraordinary life filled with adventure, laughter, and love. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on July 5, 1943, and was a resident of...

Mar 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Eva Kent Fabre

March 23,1940 to March 4, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce Eva Fabre, loving mother of three, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 4 , 2025 at the age of 84. Eva lived an extraordinary life filled with adventure, laughter, and love. She was...

Mar 4, 2025

Albert Noel Blache, Jr. 72 years old, Baton Rouge, LA passed away on March 4, 2025. Born on February 4, 1953, in New Orleans, LA, he was a devoted husband to Ellisa and loving father to Albert Noel III (Bert), foster father to Eddie Dix. Al had a great number of friends and relatives. He was a people-person, loved...

Mar 4, 2025

Louis “Lou” Ray Albin, 65, of Livingston, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Hazel Marie Dykes Albin; daughters, Cora Kay Albin, Rebecca Grace Albin, and Penny Dykes; sons, Chad Dykes and Randall Dykes; and mother, Edna Kirkland Albin.

He was preceded in death by his father, Denis Ray Albin;...

Mar 3, 2025

Bobby “Bob” Fay Abrams, a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana for the past 65 years, was  born December 31, 1934, in Urania, Louisiana. He went to his heavenly home on March 3,  2025. He was 90 years old. He was preceded in death by his father, George Madison Abrams;  mother, Lottie Mae Higdon Abrams; sister, Annie Lou Abrams Sleeth;...

Mar 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wanda Henderson Ruiz, age 70, on March 3, 2025, surrounded by her family. Wanda was a beloved figure in her community and the co-owner of Ashley Renee’ Bridal for over 40 years. Wanda alongside her sister, Sandra, transformed what started as a small floral store in Chalmette, LA...

Mar 2, 2025

Donna Kay Ott, 63, of Watson, Louisiana passed away at her home on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She was born on October 24, 1961 in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Donna enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, gardening, spending time with her granddaughter, Kam, and spoiling her three dogs.

Donna is survived by her husband, Randy Ott; children, John Ott, Dylan...

Mar 2, 2025

Dwayne Lee Whitehurst passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 58. He was born on Sunday, October 23, 1966 in Roswell, New Mexico to Narin Whitehurst and the late Judy Harps Williams. He was a resident of Tickfaw, Louisiana.

Dwayne is survived by his children, Daniel Whitehurst and Shantel Renea...

Mar 1, 2025

Hugh Wilson Tucker passed away at the age of 60 in his Zachary, Louisiana home on March 1, 2025.

He is survived by his brother Donald L. Tucker (Janet), niece Tiffany Treloar (Steven), and nephew Matt Tucker (Tami).

He is preceded in death by his mother Bertha Chaney Tucker, father Donald L. Tucker, and brother...

Mar 1, 2025

Willian Ernesto Jovel Bernal, 24, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025. The family will hold a celebration of his life at a later date. Please share your condolences at www.sealefuneral.com.

Mar 1, 2025

Brenda Rando Sanches passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the age of 76. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on November 28, 1948. She graduated from Istrouma High School, class of ’66. She went on to becoming a realtor working with Linda Gail Realty, before starting her own business, Corporates By Brenda. She enjoyed spending time...

Feb 28, 2025

Karen Elise Story Phillips, 66, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, was born on June 19, 1958 and entered Heaven on Friday, February 28, 2025. She was the devoted and loving wife of 45 years to David Phillips and mother to Amy, Christopher and Evan. Her greatest joy was being KK to her grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She selflessly gave...

Feb 27, 2025

Gayle passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge at the age of 89. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Bayou Barbary from 11:00 AM until religious services at 1:30 PM conducted by Pastor Paul Taylor. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. She is survived...

Feb 27, 2025

Oliver Payne, born in Baton Rouge and a resident of Denham Springs, passed away February 27, 2025 at the age of 80. He will be missed dearly by all those who knew and loved him. There are no services scheduled.

Feb 27, 2025

October 6, 1944 – February 27, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the loss of Patricia Brooks, who passed on surrounded by her family at the age of 80. A woman of warmth, wit, and unwavering kindness, Pat’s spirit enriched the lives of all who knew her.

Born in Toledo, Ohio, Pat dedicated 30+ years...

Feb 26, 2025

Bohdi passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in Baton Rouge at the age of 23. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs on Monday, March 17, 2025 from 6:30 PM until the memorial service at 7:30 PM in the funeral home chapel conducted by Pastor Kirk Jones. He is survived by his father, Raymond Harold Linton,...

Feb 25, 2025

Sandra Kay Lanoux Herring

Dec. 5,1957 – Feb. 25,2025

A loving wife, mother and grandmother and resident of Baton Rouge, has passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. She was 67 and a native of Baton Rouge.

She loved anything and everything that had to do with crafts. From sewing, knitting, bouquet making,...