OBITUARIES

Mass of Christian Burial for Kenneth “Kenny” Shelden, age 63, will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Church, 865 Hatchell Lane, Denham Springs, LA 70726, with Fr. Matthew Graham as Celebrant. Burial will follow at the Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery.Visitation will be held from 9:30 am until the Mass at 11:30 am.Kenny grew up in Denham...

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away.” Revelations 21:4Juanita DeRousselle Guidry died Monday, December 6, 2021 following a courageous journey with ALS. God, in His Mercy and Grace, released her from all...

Linda McGraw Israel, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who treasured time spent with family and friends, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29, 2021. She was 77. Linda is survived by her husband, Noel Kent Israel; son, Chad Israel, wife, Audrey Israel, daughter Chelsea Day, husband Wade Day and four beautiful and cherished grandchildren, Madison, Carson, Hayden and Dallas....

Brandon Lee Thomas, a native and resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana, died Friday, December 3, 2021 at the age of 24. He is survived by his daughter, Ava Thomas; his mother and stepfather, Kristina and Dana Lambert of Walker, LA; his father, Kasey Thomas; his siblings, Taijah Jones of Walker, Trevor Graham of Bogalusa, Hunter Jones of Bush, and Jason Jones...

Gary Paul Chedville, age 69, passed away on December 2, 2021. He was born in Algiers, La. on August 28, 1952. He was a resident of St. Amant, La. and had retired from BASF after working there for many years. He loved his family and friends. He also was an excellent cook, and enjoyed fishing, music and was a huge...

Charles Bernard Brady, age 78, died on November 22, 2021, at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Charles is survived by his wife, Frances Tubre Brady, of Baton Rouge; sons, Charles Brady, Jr., his wife Cindy Brady and son Cameron James, of Baton Rouge; Scott Earl Brady, his wife Jill LeBlanc Brady and their two sons, William Connor...

Tangie “Tee” LeBlanc Rabee, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at the age of 45.  Tangie had a creative soul and was lover of plants, writing, and drawing.  Her passions were cooking and spending time with her family and friends.  Tangie loved the color purple and was very fond of cats.  ...

McKinley “Dark” Manzer was born on January 20, 1964, in Saginaw, Michigan, and passed from this life at his residence on Thursday December 2, 2021, at the age of 57 years.He was a resident of Denham Springs, known to his friends as “Mack, Dark, or Batman”, he enjoyed video games, working on computers, tinkering to repair things and was a...

Mr. Francis Alan Thigpen, 66, born on May 4, 1955 in Gonzales, LA, lost his short battle with cancer on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at his home in Port Vincent, Louisiana. Francis is the son of the late Louis Edward Thigpen and Mary Ellen Lacobee Thigpen. He was a graduate of Denham Springs High School class of 1973.Francis drove a...

Lois had a full and happy life with enough of everything to get by and a wild sense of humor that made getting by more than enough.  As her body wore out and exhaustion took over, she longed to go home.  Lois explained to the hospice chaplain that there was a big party gathering with her husband, son, mother, sisters,...

Marty Lou Harper, age 65, unexpectedly went to her eternal home Saturday, November 27, 2021 at her home in Denham Springs, LA. She grew up in and graduated from high school in Fortuna, CA before moving to Louisiana in 1980. A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved time with her grandchildren. She had a heart for helping others....

Chad was born on March 3, 1965 in Amarillo, Texas, son of George and Kay Frosch. This is where he attended school until he was 12. He moved to Terrytown, Louisiana and finished his education. On June 9th 1985 in Marrero, Louisiana he was united in marriage to Diana Billiot. They were blessed to give birth to Jade Holcomb. He...

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV).  Kayla Rae Scivicque, a native and resident of Gonzales, passed away November 21, 2021, at the age 37.  Kayla was loved and cherished by many and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her son, Travis “TJ” Richardson; stepdad,...

Adolph “Buck” Louis Jumonville Jr. passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 27, 2021, in Sorrento, Louisiana, at the age of 82. He was born June, 19, 1939 in Union, Louisiana to the late Louise Trabeau and Adolph Jumonville Sr. He was a resident of Springfield, Louisiana. He enjoyed dancing, listening to country music, and watching...

Born May 24, 1954, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 29, 2021.  “A jack of all trades is master of none, but often times better than a master of one.”  He is preceded in death by his parents Dorothy and Warren Farris and grandson Kyle. He lives behind his six children and their spouses: Gary Jr. and Rita,...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Dwain “Muffin” Dupuis, Sr., will be held at 11 am on Tuesday November 30, 2021, at The Church International, St Amant, visitation at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at New River Baptist Church Cemetery.Mr. Dupuis was born on June 25, 1945, in Port Arthur, Texas and passed from this life on November 23, 2021,...

Barbara B. Boughton passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 20, 2021 She was born on April 7, 1939, in Houma, Louisiana.Survivors are Sonya R Turner (Daughter), Ivy M. Turner, Jr (Son-in-Law), Ashley Norris (Grand Daughter), Susan Brandaus (Daughter), Kevin Brandaus (Son-in-Law) and Meghan Brandaus (Grand Daughter). Survived by Carmen Contine (Sister), Janet Alexander...

Born on 19 November 1976 in Lafayette, Louisiana.  Passed away at his home on 20 November 2021 in Gonzales, La. David was a non-active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints. David was a 1995 graduate of East Ascension High School.  Played many sports in his younger years and was very athletic.  While at EA he played football...

Kathleen Ponville Landry a native of Belle Rose and resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at the age of 73. She had a passionate love for her church, family, friends, traveling, gardening, and shopping. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of 54 years James D. Landry,...

Melinda Richardson Millet, a native and lifelong resident of Sorrento, LA, passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at the age of 71.  Melinda enjoyed watching her hometown hero’s play sports (her Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren).  She also loved watching the LSU Tigers & The New Orleans Saints play.  Melinda’s most cherished memories were those made spending...