OBITUARIES

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...

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,...

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...

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....

Feb 28, 2026

Faye Beverly Bordelon Taylor, born in Melville, Louisiana on August 15, 1935, passed away in Gonzales, Louisiana on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the age of 90 years.

She is preceded in death by her husband who she married on June 1, 1954, Charles Verlyn Taylor; parents Forest and Myrtle Bordelon; sister, Glenda Bordelon Bays; son in law, Robert Wolfe.

She is...

Feb 27, 2026

Oran Terrance Colley III, age 47, of Slidell, LA passed away on February 27, 2026.

Oran was born on November 25, 1978 to Oran Sr. and Rose Colley (Love) in El Paso, TX.

Oran was predeceased by his father, Oran Sr.

Oran is survived by his mother (Rose Love), step-father (Gene Love), 2 sisters (Angelique Colley and Robyn Colley), 4 brothers (Deacon Colley,...

Feb 27, 2026

Ronnie Gerald Juban, age 71, passed away on February 27th, 2026 in Baton Rouge, LA. 

Born in East Baton Rouge Parish, Ronnie became a lifelong resident of Denham Springs, as well as a graduate of Denham Springs High School. Ronnie retired from Exxon Mobil and was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt and fish, and if anyone had the time...

Feb 26, 2026

Roderick Anthony "Ricky" Sims, born on November 7, 1958, in New Orleans, LA, peacefully passed away on February 26, 2026, in Gonzales, LA, surrounded by family.

Ricky dedicated 39 years of his life to a career at Petroleum Service Company, where he made a significant impact. Growing up, Ricky developed a love for horses and spent much of his time raising...

Feb 26, 2026

Edna Torres St. Amant passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, at age 98. She was born on December 1, 1927 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She moved to St. Francisville, Louisiana when she was 4 years old. She was the daughter of Ellie Boone Converse and Joaquin Torres. Later, Ellie married Elmo Robb, owner of Robb's Drug Store in Baton...

Feb 25, 2026

WILLIAM TROY COOPER AKA "Poppy" was born on 05-08-1964 and was resurrected to his eternal home on 02-25-2026. He was born to his parents William Glenn Cooper and Carol Ann Doyle. Troy is survived by his beautiful wife and the love of his life of 25 years, Linda Peevy Cooper; his son, William Cody Cooper (Dawn), and children, William "Wyatt",...

Feb 24, 2026

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 (NIV)

 Dayna Elaine (Whittington) Mejia, age 39, traveled her greatest journey yet, entering Heaven’s Gates on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, after a gradual illness. She was born in Zachary, LA to Dawn Gajan and...

Feb 22, 2026

Judy Fern Lowery Hoffpauir, age 83, of Gonzales, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on February 22, 2026. She was born on February 9, 1943, in Freeport Texas, to CL Lowery and Virginia M. Iglinsky, Lowery.

Judy Hoffpauir's life will be remembered for her unwavering support, love and compassion for her family, friends, and others.

Throughout her life, Judy attended Welsh high school, she...

Feb 21, 2026

Robert P. Crochet Sr.

He was born August 2,1949 in Donaldsonville, LA and passed away in Gonzales, LA on February 21, 2026, at the age of 76.

Robert was was a well-respected member of the Donaldsonville community, known by nearly everyone in town and admired for his strong work ethic. Through determination and hard work, he built his own lawn care service,...

Feb 21, 2026

Dereck Duane Tircuit, known and loved by many simply as “D,” passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at his home in Prairieville, Louisiana, at the age of 51. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on March 21, 1974.

He was preceded in death by his father, Albert N. Tircuit; his maternal grandparents, Eugene Roe Sr. and Vera Hunt Roe;...

Feb 21, 2026

Lynette “Pea” Kelley Anderson, born in Baton Rouge and a resident of Prairieville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the age of 66.

Lynette cherished the 25 years she lived in Grand Isle with her late husband. She spent countless fall hours on the pier catching flounder, though she loved catching speckled trout even...

Feb 21, 2026

Cynthia Marie Borne, 50, passed away February 21, 2026, and was born on August 26, 1975, in Baton Rouge.

 She was preceded in death by Bentz Borne Jr. (Father), Fannie Hedgepeth (Mother), Brenda Gomez (Sister), and Ronald and Donald Crum (Brothers). 

She is survived by Michael Jones Sr. (Spouse), Lakelynn jones (Daughter), 3 sons - Austin Pittman, Brandon Courtney (Alyssa), and Michael...

Feb 21, 2026

Gracie, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on February 21st, 2026. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Oliver Gene Watts; her parents L.D & Alice Perkins; five brothers and two sisters. 

She is survived by her three children David Watts (Kim), Dena Coutee (Brad),...

Feb 21, 2026

Kevin Dale Dowdy, a longtime resident of Livingston Parish, passed away peacefully at the age of 60 on February 21, 2026, with family by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mary Jo Dowdy; brother, Edward Dowdy, and granddaughter, Olivia Jo Dowdy.

He is survived by his wife, Angela Dowdy; 5 children and spouses, Amy Dowdy, Jareson...

Feb 20, 2026

Marilou Brian Anselmo, age 84, passed away on February 20, 2026. Marilou was born on May 5, 1941. She lived a long, beautiful life surrounded by the people she loved most. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and she had a passion for gardening.

She is survived by her son, Roger “Tony” Ebbs, and her beloved...

Feb 20, 2026