Obituaries

Obituaries

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

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...

Elizabeth Jeanette Harrington

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Evelyn Wesley Stafford

Evelyn Wesley Stafford

Apr 20, 2024

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was 88, born Oct. 12, 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram Hersey Stafford; her son, Hiram Randall Stafford; her parents, George Melvin and Lula Jones Wesley; her brother, Earl Ray (Bo) Wesley. She is survived by her son...

Ouida Lee Covington Cooper

Ouida Lee Covington Cooper

Apr 20, 2024

Ouida Lee Covington, 66, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at her home in Walker, LA. Ouida was retired from the Livingston Parish School Board where she carried many children to school on a daily basis. She was a long time member of Abundant Life Church. Her true passion was cooking and spending time with her grandkids. She was...

Trevor Louis Smith “T-Rev”

Trevor Louis Smith “T-Rev”

Apr 19, 2024

January 9, 1968 ~ April 19, 2024

Trevor Louis Smith “T-Rev”, 56, of  Walker, LA, was a combo hand at Deltak Manufacturing. He peacefully departed this Earth on April 19, 2024. Trevor was born on January 9, 1968, in San Diego, CA, to Jerry Smith and Susan Smith Selgo. Trevor was a wonderful father, provider, and pawpaw;...

Leslie Clyde Ellis

Leslie Clyde Ellis

Apr 19, 2024

February 15, 1934 – April 19, 2024

Leslie Clyde Ellis was born February 15, 1934, in Walker, Louisiana, to Glenn and Larrecie Ellis. He passed away at his home on April 19, 2024. He was 90 years old. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Betty Jo Sibley Ellis. He was a member of...

Barbara Janet Mullen Ourso

Barbara Janet Mullen Ourso

Apr 18, 2024

Barbara Janet Mullen Ourso (Jan), passed at the age of 70 at her residence in Denham Springs on April 18, 2024. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on June 5, 1953 and was a dedicated housewife throughout her life. She loved watching sports, mainly football and car races, fishing, and playing games on her tablet. She loved her...

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