OBITUARIES
Geraldine M Mason
Mar 8, 2026
A ceremony celebrating the life of Geraldine M. Mason will be held on Friday March 13, 2026, at Lanier Baptist Church, visitation will begin at 9:00 am until time of the service at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Geraldine Maria Mason was born on October 11,1957,to the union of Ella Millien and Joseph A Mason in...
Richard Emile Fournet
Mar 7, 2026
Richard Emile “Ricky” Fournet, age 70, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Richard was born on March 20, 1955, in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He grew up in Baker, Louisiana, where he spent his early years and formed many lasting friendships.
Richard proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1976 to 1979.
Richard is survived by his sons,...
Claire Devall Hamilton
Mar 7, 2026
Claire Hamilton, 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, surrounded about her family.
Proudly raised and lived in Ascension Parish her entire life, Claire graduated from East Ascension High School in 1968. Claire had a brief modeling career and later worked in hospitality for most of her adult life with the majority...
Melinda Jean Eddards Walsh
2026
Melinda Jean Eddards Walsh–a creative, soulful, accomplished force of nature in the Capital Region and beyond–left this earthly plane on March 24, 2026, after a sudden, short illness.
She was born in 1958 to Miles LeRoy and Willie B. (Courtney) Eddards in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She grew up there along with her younger sister, Claire, until her family moved in 1972...
Reynolds J. Roth
Mar 6, 2026
Reynolds J. Roth, a native of Plaquemine, LA, and a resident of Addis, LA, passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 61. He was a longtime river boat deckhand and most recently a maintenance worker at Choctaw Mobile Home and RV Park. Reynolds enjoyed hunting, fishing, and crawfishing.
He is preceded in death by his father, John Reynolds...
Ronnie Joseph Bourgeois Sr.
Mar 6, 2026
Ronnie Joseph Bourgeois Sr. was born in Lutcher, LA on June 22,1942 and was a resident of Sorrento, LA. He passed away in Baton Rouge, LA on March 6, 2026, at the age of 83.
Ronnie is survived by his wife, Victoria. His son, Ronnie, Jr., precedes him in death.
A private service to celebrate Ronnie's life will be held at...
James Gordon Hood
Mar 6, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of James Gordon Hood will be held on Thursday March 12, 2026, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with visitation beginning at 10:00 am until time of the service at 12 Noon. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Gordon, age 80, of Denham Springs, was born on May 17, 1945, and passed...
Daniel Patrick Dumas
Mar 4, 2026
Daniel Patrick Dumas, 78, of Maurepas, Louisiana, passed peacefully, at his home, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Dan was born May 13, 1947, in Rumford, Maine, to Patrick and Theresa Dumas. He spent his early years in the rugged wilderness of the North as his family worked in the timber industry established by his paternal grandfather, Arthur Dumas. Their life took...
Sheila Wolfkill
Mar 3, 2026
Sheila Wolfkill, born on March 12, 1969, in Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on March 3, 2026, in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Sheila was a dedicated nurse, having completed her nursing degree after returning to school in her 40s with the aim of providing a better life for herself and her children. Her commitment to her career reflected her work ethic;...
Diane Davis Thompson
Mar 3, 2026
Diane Davis Thompson, 76, of Magee, Mississippi, passed away peacefully to her Heavenly home on Tuesday March 3, 2026.
Diane married the love of her life, Donnie Thompson, and they shared many wonderful years of marriage together. Their love was a true testament of a loving and devoted marriage. She was the best wife, mother and grandmother.
Diane lived her life with...
Faye Martin Beard
Mar 3, 2026
Faye Martin Beard, age 91, of Walker, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026.
Faye lived a long life rooted in family, resilience, and devotion to those she loved. She was married to Irvin Beard, and together they built a family that remained the center of her life.
She was a woman of faith and a faithful member of the First...
Clarence Anthony Smith
Mar 2, 2026
Clarence Anthony Smith, age 88, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026. and is now resting in the presence of our Lord and Savior.
He was born on September 26, 1937, in Houma, La. After being raised in Vacherie, he was then drafted into the United States Army in 1960 and served as a member of the Military Police Corps until...
Joseph Thomas "Tommy" Guedry
Mar 2, 2026
Joseph Thomas “Tommy” Guedry, Jr., 77, of St. Amant, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after courageously battling cancer for many years.
Tommy was a devoted husband to his wife of 55 years, Jacquelene Steele Guedry, and a proud and loving father to his son and daughter-in-law, Shayne Thomas Guedry (Kerri Cantrelle) of...
Robert "Thomy" Leger
Mar 1, 2026
Robert "Thomy" Leger, 38, of Gonzales, La, passed away in the late hours of March 1st, 2026 at Our Lady of the Lake Baton Rouge hospital. He was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to two of the most loving parents James "Moose" Leger Jr, and Melissa "Missy" Leger.Robert "Thomy" Leger was known for his fun loving and outgoing personality. He loved...
Kiri Marie Richard
Mar 1, 2026
Kiri Marie Richard passed away on March 1, 2026, in Slidell, Louisiana at the age of 41. She was born on July 2, 1984, in New Orleans, Kiri brought joy and warmth to all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Kiri embodied a kind spirit and had a profound love for animals that was evident in her cherished companionship with...
Kevin W. Sharp
Mar 1, 2026
A ceremony celebrating the life of Kevin W. Sharp will be held on Saturday March 7, 2026, at Victory in Prayer Outreach Ministries. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am until service time at 12:00 noon, officiating Rev. Brenda Reid.
Kevin was born on September 24, 1980, in Covington and rested from this life on March 1, 2026, at the age of...
Lilly Carpenter Foote
Mar 1, 2026
Lilly Carpenter Foote, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at the Golden Age Healthcare Center in Denham Springs. Born on December 18, 1960, in Cheneyville, Louisiana, she was a proud graduate of Morgan City High School. Lilly's life was a testament to her strong faith, as she was a member of the Catholic...
Vickie Lynn Cohoon
Mar 1, 2026
On March 1, 2026, our beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully. Vickie Lynn (Mansfield) Cohoon, 74, of Geismar, Louisiana, died in Denham Springs after a courageous cancer battle.
Vickie was born on February 25, 1952 to John and Mary Mansfield, and was raised in Bogalusa, LA. One of four sisters growing up on an expansive working dairy farm in Plainview,...
David Murlin Goff
Feb 28, 2026
David Murlin Goff, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Born in Baton Rouge on February 25, 1942, David graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1959 and attended LSU. He began his career in journalism at The Advocate. He later purchased the Clinton Watchman with his wife, Marilyn Meeks. During their 25 years of ownership, the weekly newspaper...
Kathryn Louise Hebert
Feb 28, 2026
Mrs. KK has gone to see Jesus. Not only a teacher by trade but a teacher of life. Every day was a new day and a new adventure. Her loud and often inappropriate advice has been adored by a multitude of students including her “one and only” daughter D’Ette Stelly, Son in Law Brian, “The Boys”- Bryce(Alena) and Nicholas Stelly....
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