Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Lori Harris Smith

Lori Harris Smith

May 6, 2024

Lori Harris Smith, 56, a lifelong resident of Denham Springspassed away on Monday, May 6 th , 2024, at 10:23 AM surrounded by her family. She was born January 3 rd , 1968, to Barbara and Donald Harris in Baton Rouge. She graduated from Denham Springs High School in 1986 and was a member of Gray’s Creek Baptist Church....

Tammy Lynette Hall Civello

Tammy Lynette Hall Civello

May 6, 2024

Tammy Lynette Hall Civello, age 56, passed away on May 6, 2024. Tammy was a Walker High graduate and was a lifelong news paper carrier for The Advocate. Tammy was a life long member of Judson Baptist Church and she was also an Autism Advocate.

Tammy is survived by her step-daughters, Kristina Civello Smith, Nikki Beilma; sons,...

Justin Ray Trahan

Justin Ray Trahan

May 6, 2024

Justin Ray Trahan, 31, of Walker, LA, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024. Justin worked as a mechanic in the A/C industry alongside his father. Any chance he had he could be found fishing, bull riding, hunting, dirt bike riding, 4 wheeler riding, mud riding in his truck in the woods behind his house, on the water swimming, tubing,...

John Allen Kliebert

John Allen Kliebert

May 6, 2024

John Allen Kliebert passed away at the age of 86 on May 6, 2024.

He was a resident of Pine Grove, LA for the last 19 years. Prior to that he was a resident of St. Bernard Parish for 40 years. He was retired from AT&T. He was an avid hunter, gardener and enjoyed playing and organizing...

Joyce Elaine Bates Waters

Joyce Elaine Bates Waters

May 5, 2024

Joyce Elaine Bates Waters, faithful wife and loving mother, passed at the age of 79 on May 5, 2024. She was born on July 24, 1944 in Galesburg, Illinois and received a master’s in psychology. Joyce worked at the Cerebral Palsy Center and was a longtime EBR school psychologist. She was a part of St. George Golden Oaks and...

Charles “Pops” Rivault

Charles “Pops” Rivault

May 5, 2024

Charles Rivault passed away peacefully on May 5, 2024, at the age of 84. Charles was known as “Pops” Rivault to all who loved him, both family and friends. He was born and raised in Prairieville, Louisiana where he was raised with his four sisters and one brother. He married Peggy Champagne, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1960 and...

Patricia Kramer Wolfe

Patricia Kramer Wolfe

May 4, 2024

October 7, 1954 – May 4, 2024

A loving wife, mother, and grandmother of a resident of French Settlement, La.  She passed away at the age of 69 on Saturday, May 4, 2024 in her home surrounded by loved ones.

Visitation will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in French Settlement, La. on Thursday,...

Frank Joseph Kinler, Jr.

Frank Joseph Kinler, Jr.

May 3, 2024

Frank J. Kinler, Jr. Passed away at the age of 71 on Friday May 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 9, 1952.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Chyrrl Ann Kinler and his two daughters Celeste Kinler Vining (husband Vaughn Vining) and Jessica Lynn Kinler (significant other...

Theresa Geraldine “Deanie” Arnold

Theresa Geraldine “Deanie” Arnold

May 3, 2024

On May 3, 2024, Theresa Geraldine “Deanie” Arnold died in Walker, La at home surrounded by family and friends, she was 76 years old.

Theresa Geraldine is survived by her husband of 56 years Elder Ray Arnold, daughter Tamara Arnold Cupit(Louis Dardar), grandchildren Michael Brendan Cupit, Lilly Marie Cupit, brother Dennis Lashua (Becky) of Walker, and numerous...

Betty Jean Woods Holden

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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