Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Lolita Marie Morris Jones

Lolita Marie Morris Jones

Nov 20, 2025

Lolita Marie Morris Jones, 87, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, was cured of her earthly troubles and entered the presence of her Lord, Thursday, November 20, 2025. Lolita was born in Springfield, Louisiana and attended Denham High School. She was crowned Homecoming Queen there as well as names an Allstar Player of the Year for basketball 5 times. She was known...

Lawson Clifford Storey, Sr.

Lawson Clifford Storey, Sr.

Nov 20, 2025

Lawson Clifford Storey, resident of Walker, Louisiana, passed at the age of 85 on November 20, 2025. He was born on March 4, 1940 in New Orleans, Louisiana to his parents Henry Storey and Rosie Inez. After graduating from high school, Clifford served in the United States Marines for 4 years stationed in Pearl Harbor. He went on to work...

Benjamin Lane

Benjamin Lane

Nov 20, 2025

Benjamin “Benny” Lane, 71, of Watson, LA, passed away on Thursday morning surrounded by his wife and four children. He was born on September 16, 1954, in Amite, LA. After graduating from Spring Creek High School in 1972, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, and married his high school sweetheart in December of that same year. He worked as...

Betty Hammers

Betty Hammers

Nov 19, 2025

Betty Jean Erwin Hammers, age 83, passed peacefully at home in Watson on November 19, 2025. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born on December 4, 1941 to L.D. and Anna Erwin.

Betty is survived by her son, Gary Randall “Randy” Cobb; grandchildren Stephen Randall Cobb (Lauren) and Matthew Ryan Cobb (Natalie); great-grandchildren...

William Thomas Sharp

William Thomas Sharp

Nov 18, 2025

William Thomas (Tommy Sharp) died on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the age of 78. He is survived by three daughters, Florence Eberts, Angela Worsham (Richard), and Allison Sharp Swanson (Travis); two grandsons; one brother, Darwin Sharp (Lynn), one sister, Susan McCormick, and one half-brother, Hebert Carter Siegling of South Carolina. He is also survived by Annette Sharp, numerous nieces,...

Samuel Clark Femia

Samuel Clark Femia

Nov 18, 2025

Samuel Clark Femia born in Akron, Ohio and a resident of Port Allen, Louisiana passed away November 18, 2025 at the age of 67. There are no services scheduled.

Donald Dean Brown

Donald Dean Brown

Nov 18, 2025

Donald Brown (86) passed away peacefully on the morning of November 18, 2025 surrounded by his family. Donald proudly served 22 years in the United States Navy and Coast Guard and retired in 1981 as Chief Petty Officer. May his legacy of family and duty continue to inspire those he leaves behind.

Beloved husband to Patricia (Kelley) Brown. Devoted father of...

Juanita Wilda Reed Tate

Juanita Wilda Reed Tate

Nov 17, 2025

Juanita Wilda Reed Tate, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, peacefully at Harvest Manor. She was 95. Juanita was a member of The Pentecostal Lighthouse Church, Denham Springs. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be missed dearly by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Cecil Tate, Sr.;...

Dorothy Olivia Taylor

Dorothy Olivia Taylor

Nov 16, 2025

Dorothy Olivia Taylor, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on November 16, 2025, at the age of 75. She was born on October 29, 1950, in Woodville, Mississippi, to Daisy Elizabeth and Marvin Dewitt Wheeler. 

She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Donnie G. Taylor, Sr.; sons, Donnie G. Taylor, Jr. and Darrel Wayne Taylor; daughter, Debra...

Johnny Taylor, Sr.

Johnny Taylor, Sr.

Nov 16, 2025

Johnny "Porky" Taylor, Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 16, 2025, after a prolonged period of illness. He was born on October 28, 1954, to Johnny "Boo" Taylor and Rose Edwards (Ballard). His life was shaped by the outdoors, hard work and familiar comforts. A man who valued simplicity and lived his life without need for attention...

Grace Watts

Grace Watts

Nov 16, 2025

John 14:1–3

“Let not your hearts be troubled… In my Father’s house are many mansions. I go to prepare a place for you.”

Grace Cecile Thames Watts

December 3, 1942 – November 16, 2025

Grace Cecile Thames Watts entered her Heavenly home on November 16, 2025, surrounded by the deep love of her family. Born and raised in Watson, Louisiana, Grace grew up grounded...

Andrea Lee Parkin

Andrea Lee Parkin

Nov 16, 2025

Andrea Lee Parkin, "Annie," age 77, a devoted wife, loving mother, caring sister, and cherished grandmother, passed away on November 16, 2025, at her home in Denham Springs to be with her late husband, Frank Parkin. 

Survived by her children Julie Parkin, Jack and Michele Parkin; grandchildren Frank Andrew and Regan Parkin, Chance Parkin, Tierney Guidry, and Alyssa Parkin; great grandchildren...

Elwood Norman Courtney, Jr.

Elwood Norman Courtney, Jr.

Nov 15, 2025

Elwood Norman Courtney, Jr. passed at the age of 83 November 15, 2025. He was born in Holden, Louisiana to his parents Raford Lele and Elwood Courtney Sr. After attending LSU for a few years, he worked as a carpenter. Elwood enjoyed hunting and fishing in his free time. He will be deeply missed by those that had the privilege...

Jessie Brecheen Thompson

Jessie Brecheen Thompson

Nov 15, 2025

Jessie Dee Thompson, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 15, 2025. Born on December 5, 1934, in Pine Grove, Louisiana, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Brecheen, Jessie lived a fruitful and faithful life surrounded by a loving family and friends.

After graduating from Denham Springs High School, she married the love of her...

Christinia Medine Miller

Christinia Medine Miller

Nov 14, 2025

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Shirley Jean VanSickel

Shirley Jean VanSickel

Nov 14, 2025

Shirley Jean VanSickel, Passed away on November 14, 2025 at the age of 85. She was born on October 17, 1940 in Monroe County, Mississippi to Velma Purser Pounders and Cephas Elmory Pounders.

She was a graduate from Lapanto High School and went on to become a cosmetologist. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and French Settlement Baptist...

Thomas "Micky" Murray

Thomas "Micky" Murray

Nov 14, 2025

Thomas Michael “Micky” Murray, 79, slipped peacefully from this life at his home on November 14, 2025. He was born on May 23, 1946, to Emmett and Daisy Murray.

Micky lived a life full of curiosity, adventure, and love. He enjoyed traveling and discovering new places, savoring good food, and diving into countless how-to videos on YouTube. Above all, he cherished...

Gladys Kimble Albin

Gladys Kimble Albin

Nov 14, 2025

Albin, Gladys Mary Kimble, age 100, met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, face-to-face on Friday, November 14, 2025. After a long life marked by grace, kindness, and unwavering faith, she entered her eternal home peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. A resident of Watson and a native of St. Helena Parish, Gladys was truly the sweetest, most...

Theresa Lee Miller

Theresa Lee Miller

Nov 13, 2025

Theresa Lee “Bug” Miller, age 50, passed away on November 13, 2025, in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Born on August 13, 1975, in Flint, Michigan, Theresa brought warmth and joy to those around her throughout her life.

She was the beloved only daughter of Debra Sanders Rivette and the late Randy L. Miller. Theresa shared a close bond with her family and...

Carl Wayne Watts

Carl Wayne Watts

Nov 13, 2025

Carl Wayne “Fuzzy” Watts, 77, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away on November 13, 2025. He was born on October 17, 1948, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to family, hard work, and a love for the outdoors.

Carl enjoyed a long and respected career with the Louisiana Department of Transportation, where he was known for...

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