Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Marcia Jane Costello Bryson

Marcia Jane Costello Bryson

Jan 22, 2024

May 8, 1943 ~ January 22, 2024

Marcia Jane Costello Bryson, 80, of Satsuma, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 22, 2024.  She was affectionately known to many as Nanny.  She was a proud wife, mother and grandmother and great grandmother who cherished her family tremendously. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren truly meant the world to her. ...

William Lee (Dooky) Kirby, Sr.

William Lee (Dooky) Kirby, Sr.

Jan 22, 2024

November 19, 1940 ~ January 22, 2024

William Lee (Dooky) Kirby, Sr. went to be with his Savior on Monday, January 22, 2024.  He was born November 19, 1940, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Clarence and Ivy Kirby.  He attended Baton Rouge High School and enlisted in the United States Army in 1959.  Bill (Dooky) married his...

William Larry “Bo” Phillips

William Larry “Bo” Phillips

Jan 22, 2024

William Larry “Bo” Phillips, 72, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024. Bo served his country in the United States Air Force in Vietnam along side two of his borthers. He held a variety of jobs in Georgia, Illinois, South Carolina, and Florida. He was a long time resident of Innis, LA. Bo was know best...

Shirley Jean Hoyt Barnett

Shirley Jean Hoyt Barnett

Jan 22, 2024

December 9, 1945 – January 22, 2024

Shirley Hoyt Barnett, age 78, beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 22, 2024.  Shirley was born on December 9, 1945 to Lester and Audrey Hoyt of Melville.  She is survived by her husband of 56...

Emerson Lee Roy White

Emerson Lee Roy White

Jan 20, 2024

April 5, 1944 ~ January 20, 2024

Emerson Lee Roy White was 79 years old and lost his battle with cancer on January 20 th , 2024.  He died peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side.

Lee Roy White is preceded in death by his parents, Marion Emanuel White and Melba Rich...

C. C. “Buzzy” Harrell, Jr.

C. C. “Buzzy” Harrell, Jr.

Jan 20, 2024

July 5, 1927 – January 20, 2024

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 Born July 5, 1927 in Colyell, Louisiana. He was 96 yrs. 6 mos. and 15...

Rebecca Anna Hayman

Rebecca Anna Hayman

Jan 20, 2024

August 27, 1956 ~ January 20, 2024

Rebecca Anna (Becki) Hayman, after a long struggle with lung diseases, joined loved ones in Heaven on January 20, 2024. She was dearly loved and will be missed. Becki, the daughter of Thomas Ehlert Hayman and Mary Annabelle Broadway Hayman, was born August 27, 1956. She is survived by her...

Jimmy W. Dunham

Jimmy W. Dunham

Jan 19, 2024

Jimmy W. Dunham passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. Jimmy was born in Marcantel Settlement in Dequincy, LA and was a resident of Denham Springs, LA. Jimmy was an inventor and had multiple patents, he could make and fix anything, he retired from LSU as a Master Mechanic, and enjoyed woodworking and making birdhouses. Jimmy was a member...

Kim Lynette Jarrell Chance

Kim Lynette Jarrell Chance

Jan 19, 2024

Kim Lynette Jarrell Chance, 66, of Independence, Louisiana, loving wife and mother, died Friday, January 19, 2024, at North Oaks Medical Center surrounded by friends and family. Kim was born on August 27, 1957, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Fletcher Jarrell; her father, John Henry Jarrell Sr.; her sister, Melody Fletcher; and her...

Birdie Lou Wilson

Birdie Lou Wilson

Jan 19, 2024

Birdie Lou[Little Ike], 84, a loving mother, passed away at her home on January 19, 2024. She was a native of Baton Rouge, born August 2, 1939, born the 9th of 12 children.  She retired from Baton Rouge City Parish. She is survived by her Children: Aric Wilson, Craig Wilson, Brenda Wilson and Bonnie Wilkins.  Beloved grandchildren: Cody Prewitt; Tessa...

Barbara Simoneaux Smith

Barbara Simoneaux Smith

Jan 19, 2024

Barbara Simoneaux Smith, Age 80, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024.  Beloved wife of 62 years to Charlie Joseph Smith and mother to Douglas Joseph Smith.  Survived by her siblings, Lloyd J Simoneaux, Jr. (Donna), Shirley S. Bowers (Joe), Connie S. Guilbeau (Val) and Cindy Simoneaux. Preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Joseph Simoneaux and Hazel Guillot...

Dr. Walter Wallace Low

Dr. Walter Wallace Low

Jan 18, 2024

February 18, 1941 – January 18, 2024

Dr. Walter Wallace Low, 82, born to Asa Zenas Low and Mary Lou Garrett Low on February 18, 1941, in Jennings, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on January 29, 2024 at Jefferson Baptist Church, 9135 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge,...

Joan Clement

Joan Clement

Jan 17, 2024

Joan Clement passed away Wednesday, January 17,2024 at the age of 67, after a long illness.

Joan loved to cook, bake, read and travel and she followed Crusher’s Tournament baseball. She traveled extensively with her cousins Ann and David Kemp. She also traveled to New York, England, Switzerland and Germany with her nieces and the Livingston Parish...

Thomas Michael “Mike” Mcmurray

Thomas Michael “Mike” Mcmurray

Jan 17, 2024

Mike went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at his home in Denham Springs at the age of 74. He was retired from the Baton Rouge Fire Department with 30 years of service as District Chief and was a U.S. Navy veteran from 1969 until 1972. Mike was a lifetime resident of Denham...

Phillip C Broussard

Phillip C Broussard

Jan 17, 2024

August 19, 1962 ~ January 17, 2024

Phillip C. Broussard, 61 passed away at The Carpenter House on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. He worked for Ryder Trucking in Baton Rouge. He was born on August 19, 1962 in Baton Rouge and resided in Denham Springs. He is survived by his wife Patricia Broussard, mother Doris Blanchard (Ronnie),...

Raymond Earl “Hank” Hood

Raymond Earl “Hank” Hood

Jan 16, 2024

Raymond Earl “Hank” Hood, 87, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his home in Denham Springs, LA. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church. He was also an avid hunter and carpenter and enjoyed attending bluegrass festivals whenever he could. He defended his country by serving int the United States Army. Raymond was a loving and dedicated...

James Evans Mitchell

James Evans Mitchell

Jan 16, 2024

James Evans Mitchell, 83, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Summerfield Assisted Living in Tangipahoa Parish. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and was a resident of Covington, Louisiana. James was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

He is survived by his son Jason Mitchell, grandchild Zoie Mitchell, and brother Donald Mitchell. James...

Frances Milton Perry

Frances Milton Perry

Jan 14, 2024

Frances passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at The Crossing in Baton Rouge at the age of 81. She is survived by her children, Jeff Perry and Ronda Perry; sisters, Betty Jensen and Te Rogers; brother, Charles Milton; grandchildren, Delcie Schiele, Katie Briggs and Lauren Perry; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Lucas, Harper Serda and Jude Schiele. Preceded in death by her...

Christian Taylor Shilling

Christian Taylor Shilling

Jan 14, 2024

In Loving Memory of Christian Taylor Shilling Christian Taylor Shilling was born on May 13, 1997, in Baton Rouge to Jonelle Laughlin and Justin Shilling marking the beginning of a beautiful journey that would touch the lives of many. Tragically, on January 14, 2024, Christian’s light was extinguished far too soon at Ochsner Medical Center. Though his time with us...

Michelle Walker Comeaux

Michelle Walker Comeaux

Jan 14, 2024

Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardship as the pathway to peace. Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is not as I would have it.

Trusting that He will make all things right If I surrender to His will. That I may be reasonably happy in this...

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