OBITUARIES

Arthur Hood Jr

Arthur Hood Jr

Dec 9, 2024

A ceremony celebrating the life of Arthur “Junior” Hood Jr., will be held on Saturday December 14, 2024, at Lighthouse Pentecostal Church visitation will begin at 11:00 am until time of the service at 1:00 pm, officiating Rev. Jerry Arnold and Rev. Mike Craig. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.

Mr. Hood was born in Denham Springs on May 21,...

Shirley Payne Meyers

Shirley Payne Meyers

Dec 8, 2024

A CEREMONY CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF SHIRLEY FAY PAYNE MEYERS WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY DECEMBER 12, 2024, AT THE FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH DENHAM SPRINGS VISITATION WILL BEGIN AT 4:00 PM UNTIL TIME OF SERVICE AT 6:00 PM. GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 13, 2024, AT 10:00 AM AT TWIN PINES CEMETERY HOLDEN.

SHE WAS BORN ON...

Eloise Templet Zeringue

Eloise Templet Zeringue

Dec 8, 2024

Eloise Templet Zeringue, a retired Ascension Parish Bus Driver, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024. She was 95, a native of Pierre Part, LA and a resident of Modeste, LA. She was a member of St. Francis Ladies Altar Society and church choir for many years. She is survived by her children Linda (Eddie) Bellina, Gail (Bruce) Bourg, Faye...

Eliska "E.K" Radford

Eliska "E.K" Radford

Dec 7, 2024

Eliska Braud Radford, "E.K.", 70, of St. Amant, LA left this world on December 7th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend will be forever remembered for how much she loved her family and friends and for her willingness to help those in need.She was born on May 17, 1954, and grew up the...

Angela Rogers Calhoun

Angela Rogers Calhoun

Dec 7, 2024

Angela Rogers Calhoun, loving mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 69 on December 7th, 2024. She was born in Thibodaux,  Louisiana on August 12th,1955 and was a graduate of South Terrebonne High School. Resident of Denham Springs, Angela was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, baking, crocheting, spending time with family and friends and all things owl themed. 

She...

Franz Fleckenstein

Franz Fleckenstein

Dec 6, 2024

Franz Guenther Fleckenstein passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, in Baton Rouge, LA, following a brief illness. He was 86 years old. 

Born in Dietz, Germany, to Emma and Fritz Fleckenstein, Franz's early life was shaped by the challenges of post-World War II Europe. His resilient side emerged early as he learned how to provide for his family by salvaging...

Dianna Green Kepper

Dianna Green Kepper

Dec 5, 2024

Dianna Sue Green Kepper fell asleep in Jesus’ arms at her home in Denham Springs, LA after a brief illness on Thursday, December 5, 2024. She was surrounded by her attentive and loving family. She was 75 years old. She is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years, Otto “Gene” Kepper; children, Paul Kepper (Wendy), Michael Kepper (Jennifer), Kelly...

Herman Russell Wall

Herman Russell Wall

Dec 5, 2024

Herman “Rusty” Wall, 82, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on 12/05/2024.

Born on November 11, 1942, Rusty spent most of his life in Mississippi before residing in Walker, LA, for the past two years. A man of great character and service, Rusty proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. National Guard for six...

Jeremy Scott Hebert

Jeremy Scott Hebert

Dec 5, 2024

Jeremy Scott "Phat" Hebert, a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Denham Springs, LA, died Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the age of 35. He is the loving father of Airyana Hebert, Jeremy James and Kirk Hebert, III. He is also survived by his mother, Robin Prine; father, Kirk Hebert, Sr.; sister, Sarah Prine; brother, Stephen Hebert,...

Samuel Ray Woods

Samuel Ray Woods

Dec 5, 2024

Memorial service celebrating the life of Samuel Ray Woods will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Amazing Grace Worship Center, Calhoun, LA. with Bro. Artie Beebe officiating.

 Samuel was born April 8, 1953, and passed from this life December 5, 2024, at the age of 71.

 Sam loved his camaro, doing word puzzles, and playing the lottery; most...

Claire E. Harris

Claire E. Harris

Dec 4, 2024

Claire E Harris born on Aug. 20, 1924, in the San Francisco Bay Area and has gone to be with her Lord on Dec. 4, 2024, at the age of 100. Claire will always be one of the most beautiful souls the Lord has ever welcomed back home. 

She is survived by Pamela Harris LaFitte of Baton Rouge LA, Michael Harris...

Carole Hawes Bond

Carole Hawes Bond

Dec 2, 2024

Carole Hawes Bond, of Baton Rouge, born to Truman Post Hawes Jr. and Gladys Bennett Hawes July 3, 1938, peacefully transitioned to the next life on December 2, 2024, from Alzheimer's dementia at the age of 86.

Carole attended University Lab School, U High and LSU, where she pledged KD. As a teen in the fifties, Carole was introduced to theatre...

Christopher Stewart Holloway

Christopher Stewart Holloway

Dec 2, 2024

Christopher Stewart Holloway passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, unexpectedly. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Stewart Malone Holloway, grandfathers, Albert Steigler, Walter Hamilton Crawford and grandmother, Lillian Williams Crawford.

 He is survived by his mother, Catherine Crawford Ginn and husband, Robert Michael Ginn, daughter, Raegan Holloway Narcomey and her husband, Carson Narcomey; grandmother, Sally Malone Steigler, two sisters, Lesley...

D'Juana Gail "Gum Gum" Lanning

D'Juana Gail "Gum Gum" Lanning

Dec 2, 2024

D'Juana Gail "Gum Gum" Lanning went to be with her Lord and Savior December 2nd, 2024. Born in Baton Rouge, LA on March 5th, 1947.

 D’Juana was a loving mother to her only son, Christopher Michael, and her daughter-in-law, Nita Danielle; grandmother to her four grandchildren, Jaden, Van, Declan, and Rowan, and loving aunt to several nieces and nephews. She spent...

Gail Songy Chauvin

Gail Songy Chauvin

Dec 2, 2024

Gail Songy Chauvin was born August 20, 1936 in New Orleans, Louisiana. On the evening of December 2, 2024, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family, she peacefully fell asleep in death. She is survived by her seven children, Deborah (Vincent) Polomsky, Dawn (Al) Barrau, Darlene (Scott) Donaldson, Clairise (Jerry) Gruber, Sonny (Mardesia) Chauvin, Chuck Chauvin, and Christian...

Debra Whitehead

Debra Whitehead

Dec 1, 2024

Debbie was born on October 23, 1953, in Terre Haute, Indiana and rested from this life on Sunday December 1, 2024, at her residence at the age of 71 years.

Debbie was a resident of Denham Springs, served as manager with Dollar General Stores, and enjoyed cooking, especially baking.

She was born to the union of the late Richard and Dricella Wittenberg.

She...

John Terry Mayo

John Terry Mayo

Dec 1, 2024

Born November 29, 1946, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the age of 78. 

John moved to his beloved Varadero, Cuba in 1948 where his father was the chief engineer of Dos Rosas Sugar Mill. He returned to the USA in 1960, where he resided in Venice, Florida until...

Michael Gene Huey

Michael Gene Huey

Nov 30, 2024

Memorial services for Michael Gene Huey will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Piney Woods Christian Church in Downsville.

 Mr. Huey was a truck driver for 35 years. In his free time he enjoyed hunting and fishing but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren. 

 He is proceeded in death by his parents, Matt and Myrtle Huey;...

Joseph Kirby LeJeune Jr.

Joseph Kirby LeJeune Jr.

Nov 30, 2024

Born January 17, 1948, in Denham Springs, LA, Joseph passed away in Hammond, LA on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the age of 76. Joseph worked and retired from St. Amant Gas Company. He also served with the Sorrento Police Department and had a brief career in pipefitting. Joseph loved spending time with his family and friends, tending to his...

Brad Paul Collins

Brad Paul Collins

Nov 29, 2024

Brad Paul Collins, born on April 23, 1966 (58), a native of Napoleonville, went home to Jesus on November 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in the home they built together. Brad ensured this home would be a place of love and special memories. During its construction, Brad, Michelle, Jobi, and Cherish buried a Bible and a family time...