Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Emmet E. Root

Emmet E. Root

Jun 24, 2024

Emmet E. Root, of Denham Springs, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 with his family by his side. Emmet was born to John M. Root, Jr. and Ruby F. Griffin on March 14, 1952, in Baton Rouge, LA. He worked as a talented carpenter and construction hand for much of his life.  Emmet also loved raising cattle and tending...

Myrtle Jenkins Talley

Myrtle Jenkins Talley

Jun 23, 2024

Myrtle Jenkins Talley passed at her Denham Springs home on June 23, 2024 at the age of 92. She was born in Enon, Louisiana on August 10, 1931 and graduated from both high school and trade school before working as a telephone operator, secretary, and eventually as a homemaker for her family. She enjoyed spending her time creating art...

Dache Lynn Talbot

Dache Lynn Talbot

Jun 23, 2024

Dache Lynn Talbot, aged 62, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away on June 23, 2024.  She was born on November 25, 1961, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  She was a cherished member of her community and a devoted hair stylist.  Dache graduated from Glen Oaks High School and spent many years making others feel beautiful and confident in her role...

Leonard, Jefferson Lea “Jl”

Leonard, Jefferson Lea “Jl”

Jun 22, 2024

January 21, 1934 ~ June 22, 2024

Jefferson “JL” Leonard at the age of 90, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, with his family by his side.  Born in New Orleans, LA on January 21, 1934.

JL was a longtime resident of Zachary, LA. supporting the growth and development of the city. He served...

Glenn Allen Strahan

Glenn Allen Strahan

Jun 20, 2024

Glenn Allen Strahan passed at the age of 63 on June 20, 2024. He was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana on September 16, 1960 and received his GED before working as a carpenter and all-around handy man. He will be dearly missed by his loved ones.

He is survived by his son Glenn Allen Gerard, grandchildren Polanski Warren,...

​Henry Daniel Ferguson, “Danny” Also Known As “Onery”

​Henry Daniel Ferguson, “Danny” Also Known As “Onery”

Jun 19, 2024

May 25, 1935 ~ June 19, 2024

​Henry Daniel Ferguson, “Danny” also known as “Onery”, 89, born in Tallulah, Louisiana, May 25 th , 1935 to Benjamin Otis and Fannie Belle Ferguson. Henry passed away peacefully on June 19 th , 2024, in the home he built for him and his wife of 25 years, Marlene McGregor...

Ernest Wayne Mclin

Ernest Wayne Mclin

Jun 19, 2024

Ernest Wayne McLin passed away June 19, 2024 at the age of 79. He made a career as a heavy equipment operator. He loved being outdoors and often spent his time fishing and hunting. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. He is survived by son, Billy McLin(Tiffany), sister, Faye Hebert, brothers, James...

Ann Darnielle Trautwein

Ann Darnielle Trautwein

Jun 19, 2024

Ann Darnielle Trautwein passed at the age of 77 on June 19, 2024. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 19, 1946 and received her bachelors from Louisiana State University before serving as a registered nurse for 50+ years. She was proud of her long nursing career spent caring for and helping others.  Ann also enjoyed watching...

Lula Louise Crawford Norwood

Lula Louise Crawford Norwood

Jun 18, 2024

February 6, 1939 ~ June 18, 2024

Lula Louise Norwood, age 85, of Springfield, Louisiana, passed away quietly in her home on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

Lula was born in Manifest, Louisiana and graduated from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana as a Louisiana State Registered Nurse in 1960.  From there, she worked at Baton...

Patricia “Patty” Robertson Krodel

Patricia “Patty” Robertson Krodel

Jun 18, 2024

Patty passed away early Tuesday morning, June 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, who she dedicated her life too!  She succumbed to her battle with Pancreatic Cancer at the age of 74 years old.

Patty was born on June 10, 1950 in Baton Rouge.  She graduated from Glen Oaks High School in 1968. She was a...

Larry James Tate

Larry James Tate

Jun 16, 2024

Larry James Tate passed at the age of 79 on June 16, 2024. He was born in Denham Springs, Louisiana on June 14, 1945 and was a life-long resident of the area. He attended Denham Springs High School as a class of 1964. He worked with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office for 18 years, from 6/14/88 to 01/01/2006. Larry...

Ronald Paul Medine, Sr.

Ronald Paul Medine, Sr.

Jun 15, 2024

Ronald “Ronnie” Paul Medine Sr., born November 20 1946 in the small town of Donaldsonville, passed peacefully Saturday June 15, 2024. After high school, Ronnie enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a ground-to-air missile operator. Ronnie was a veteran of the Vietnam War and received two Bronze Service Stars.

While on R&R in Vietnam, Ronnie’s...

Herbert Hal Rasberry

Herbert Hal Rasberry

Jun 15, 2024

Herbert Hal Rasberry passed away peacefully at The Carpenter House on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Born on August 18, 1944, he spent all 79 years in his beloved Denham Springs. He graduated from Denham Springs High School in 1963. The owner of Hal’s Hair Reflections, he was a barber for 54 years before retiring on October 4, 2017. Customers...

Vicki Jean Savoy

Vicki Jean Savoy

Jun 15, 2024

March 29, 1944 ~ June 15, 2024

Vicki Jean Savoy passed away peacefully, in her sleep, the morning of Saturday, June 15, 2024, with loved ones at her side. Loved ones who find comfort knowing she has been healed by our Heavenly Father but will mourn her absence from their lives.

Vicki was born on...

Laura Ann Fontenot

Laura Ann Fontenot

Jun 15, 2024

Laura Ann Fontenot passed away June 15, 2024 at the age of 62. She was born in Rayne, Louisiana on October 11, 1961 and attended Melville High School. She was a pipefitter for years and later in life became a caregiver. Laura proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and was an active volunteer in local communities. She...

Terry Rhett Felder

Terry Rhett Felder

Jun 14, 2024

April 11, 1946 ~ June 14, 2024

Terry Rhett Felder, 78, a lifelong resident of Denham Springs, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024. He was born in his family home to Marvin Felder Sr. and Hazel Spence Felder on April 11, 1946. He was a 1964 graduate of Denham Springs High School.

He will...

Kelly Carol Rogers

Kelly Carol Rogers

Jun 13, 2024

Kelly Carol Rogers passed away at the age of 28 on June 13, 2024. She was born in Baton Rouge on January 28, 1996 and attended Denham Springs High School. She was a maintenance worker at Turner Industries. Kelly enjoyed doing make-up, listening to music, photography, playing soccer, and art. She will be dearly missed by all those who...

Sherrie Allen Duke

Sherrie Allen Duke

Jun 13, 2024

Sherrie Allen Duke passed at the age of 69 on June 13, 2024. She was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 5, 1955 and attended Louisiana State University. Sherrie worked as a surgical posting secretary for CVT Associates in Baton Rouge, and enjoyed spending time with her family, pets, cooking, baking, and reading.

She is survived by...

Bennie Charles King

Bennie Charles King

Jun 13, 2024

June 15, 1945 ~ June 13, 2024

Bennie Charles King, 78, a retired cable splicer with AT&T, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer.

Bennie was born on June 15, 1945, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Oscar Dwight King and Annie Bell...

Kathi Jemison

Kathi Jemison

Jun 12, 2024

December 26, 1955 ~ June 12, 2024

Kathi Gill Jemison was born December 26, 1955 and went peacefully to be with the Lord on June 12, 2024. Kathi is survived by her son, Jared Jemison and wife Staci; stepsons Jason Jemison and wife Stacy, and Dustin Jemison; grandchildren Colby Clark, Jenny Brown, Jessie Jemison and Evelyn Jemison;...

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