Betty Jean Woods Holden
May 3, 2024
July 15, 1933 ~ May 3, 2024
Betty Jean Woods Holden, 90, passed away on Friday, May 3 at The Crossing in Baton Rouge.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Holden. She is survived by her loving family: daughter Darnell Nettles (Ed), grandsons Scott Nettles (Rachel) Chris Nettles, and Thad Holden (Jordan), great-grandsons...
Martha Janette Gibson
May 3, 2024
Martha Janette Gibson born in Scotland and a resident of Baton Rouge passed away May 3, 2024 at the age of 72. She was a social worker for the state of Louisiana for over 30 years. She will be missed dearly by all those who knew and loved her. She is survived by her brother Bruce Gibson, her sister-in-law...
Lynn Miller King, Sr.
May 2, 2024
Lynn Miller King, Sr., a long-time resident of Walker, passed away peacefully at his home on May 2, 2024. He was born in New Orleans on January 6, 1943 and was 81 years old. He spent his childhood years attending schools in New Orleans, Ponchatoula and Baton Rouge, before finishing in Walker, LA.
He is survived by...
Hadley Ruth Barbay And Harper Rose Barbay
May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024 ~ May 2, 2024
Hadley Ruth Barbay (Twin to Harper Rose)
Left this earth on May 2, 2024 to enter her heavenly home . Hadley Ruth is survived by her parents, Scott and Nikki Coleman Barbay of Baton Rouge. Her brothers Lee-Joseph, Levi,Wyatt. And sister Evelyn Kate. Her paternal grandfather is Glenn...
Lynda Carroll Bennett
May 1, 2024
Lynda Carroll Bennett, 75, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at her home in Denham Springs, LA. Lynda was a member of Christ Community Church, Denham Springs. She enjoyed crafting, baking, sewing and catering. She also served her community as a leader for Girl Scout Troop #176 of Denham Springs.
She is survived by her daughter, Brandi...
William Henry “Willie” Foster
May 1, 2024
October 19, 1955 – May 1, 2024
Willie passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in Baton Rouge at the age of 68. He was a resident of Denham Springs and a retired carpenter. Visitation will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Denham Springs on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 9:00 AM until religious services at...
Toni Polito Baird
Apr 29, 2024
Toni Polito Baird who loved to be called “Maw-Maw Toni”, departed her loving family at the age of 78 in Baton Rouge on April 29, 2024.
Maw-Maw Toni was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge and loved her children, grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Every conversation started with “How is Coley Jane, Rowdy Jon and Keegan?” She had...
Cherryl Wynne Gurney Spence Headley
Apr 28, 2024
March 3, 1946 ~ April 28, 2024
Cherryl G. Headley affectionately known as “Cheri”, passed away on April 28, 2024, in Denham Springs, LA. She was born to Zylpha and Leon Gurney March 3, 1946, in Baton Rouge, LA. After graduating from Istrouma High School in 1965. She stepped into her role as a working mother, in various...
Michael David Vaughn
Apr 27, 2024
Michael David Vaugh, 59, of Denham Springs, passed peacefully on April 27, 2024. He was born in St. Louis on May 4, 1964, to Bill and Wanda Vaughn. When he was young, his family relocated to Louisiana. He began his career in the car business in the early nineties. He started his own business, Certified Wholesale, in 1997 which...
John Lee Podrasky
Apr 27, 2024
John Lee Podrasky, age 77, passed away on April 27, 2024. John Lee was born in Garrett, Indiana and worked as a Chemist / Factory Worker and retired from Michner Plating. John enjoyed fishing, hunting, and carpentry. John is survived by his daughters, Bridgett Suro, Ginger Garcia; grandchildren, Anthony Luna, Sam Garcia; great grandchildren, Owen and Halaina; sisters, Violet...
John C. Nowak
Apr 26, 2024
July 21, 1939 ~ April 26, 2024
John Chester Nowak, born July 21, 1939 in Baltimore, Maryland was a member of The Knights of Columbus, 13632, having served as Grand Knight and served in the United States Marine Corps. He was the son of Edward F. and Stella Nowak. He is survived by his wife of sixty-five...
Elizabeth Jeanette Harrington
Apr 24, 2024
Elizabeth Jeanette Harrington, born May 1, 1940, passed away on April 24, 2024 surrounded by her family. Survived by her two sisters Annette Windstead and Kathleen Summerlin. Her children Marlys Bush Johnson (Terry) and Barbara Grayson. Grandkids Tommy Bush (Tonya), Buddy Cline Jr. (Brandi), Candace Genusa (Marc), Patrick Bush (Kala), Cody Godwin, John Bush (Amy), Melissa Bush, Dawn Bush,...
Lavene Tessier
Apr 24, 2024
Lavene Tessier, born in Philadelphia, Mississippi and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away April 24, 2024 at the age of 93. She was an office manager for Cintas for 40 years upon retiring. She enjoyed spending her time working in her yard and loved to cook her favorite meals. She never missed cooking a home-made Sunday dinner...
Aundrea Flynn
Apr 24, 2024
Aundrea Kirkland Flynn (nee Arreaga) passed away on April 24, 2024, at the age of 57 in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born on April 30, 1966, in New Orleans. Aundrea was a loving wife to Mark T. “Todd” Flynn for 26 years and a devoted mother to her sons, Matthew T. Flynn and Charles A. Flynn. She will...
Juanita A. Burns
Apr 23, 2024
Juanita A. Burns passed away on April 23, 2024 at the age of 80. She was born on May 11, 1943 in New Orleans, Louisiana and was an avid gardener with a green thumb.
She is survived by her sons James Smith and John Smith, sister Diana Weinstein, grandchild Dean Smith, great-grandchildren Ashely Flick Bicks, nieces Angela...
Sarah Belle Dunkly Brooks
Apr 23, 2024
Sarah Belle Dunkly Brooks August 20, 1932 - April 23, 2024 It is with the heaviest of hearts that our family announces the passing of our beloved matriarch. Our lives are better because of her and will never be the same without her. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Psalm 116:15: “Precious in the sight...
David “Dave” Jonathan Billings
Apr 23, 2024
Dave Billings, aged 52, passed away on April 23, 2024. Dave was a graduate of Denham Springs High School and SELU, and he worked in sales. Dave was a member of multiple organizations, including: USTA, USVA, AMA, IMA, SELU Alumni. He enjoyed playing tennis, volleyball, billiards, taking care of his three boxers (Parker, Brewster, Jax), and living life to...
Allen James Dutsch
Apr 21, 2024
Allen James Dutsch, a beloved son, cousin, and member of the Denham Springs community, passed away on April 21, 2024. Born in Baton Rouge on August 20, 1943 to Yvonne and Victor Dutsch, Allen was a man of many talents and passions. Throughout his life, Allen pursued various careers with dedication and skill. He worked as a heavy equipment...
Michael Isaac Martell
Apr 21, 2024
Michael Isaac Martell, 29, passed away on April 21, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born in Miami, Florida, he was the son of Katia Crenshaw (Todd) and Isaac Martell (Evelyn) and the brother of Sarai Martell (Cody). Michael was an Entrepreneur who loved conspiracy theories and wanted everyone around him to “win.”
He was a firm believer...
Heidi Christine Gilbreath
Apr 21, 2024
Heidi Christine Gilbreath (formerly Fabregas) passed away on April 21, 2024, in Albany, Louisiana, at the age of 45. She was born on August 11, 1978, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Heidi will be remembered as an excellent and proud mother. She was devoted to her three children, Keagan Patrick, Logan William, and Vivian Elizabeth. Heidi’s love for her family extended...
