OBITUARIES
Frankie Mae Elkins
Feb 27, 2025
Sadly, our beloved and feisty, Frankie Mae Elkins, 78, of St. Amant, LA, passed away on February 27, 2025 at OLOL Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. Frankie was born on January 24, 1947 to Maggie and Toxie Joe Delancey in Columbia, MS. During her younger years, she worked as a Cosmetologist. She loved making people look beautiful! Frankie...
Carolyn Louise Murray
Feb 26, 2025
Carolyn Louise Murray, who was adored by her family as “Grammie” and “Mee-maw”, departed for her heavenly home on February 26th, 2025; she was 89 years old. She is preceded in death by her parents Elsie and Elston Brown, her brothers Preston and Byron Brown, and her two sons Michael and Timothy Murray. She is survived by her daughter Lori...
Stephen "Munch" Mushegan
Feb 25, 2025
Stephen "Munch" Mushegan
February 25, 2025
Stephen "Munch" Mushegan, a man whose spirit was as bold as his stories, passed away on February 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Sandra Mushegan.
Munch is survived by his loving wife, Mary Mitchell-Mushegan; his sister, Diana Rivera; his daughters, Crissy Sutcliffe and her husband Steven Sutcliffe, Emily Mushegan, and Sarah...
Ida Nell LaMotte Maiden
Feb 24, 2025
Ida Maiden (née Ida Nell LaMotte) graced us with her earthly presence from July 11, 1943, to February 24, 2025. She was an extraordinary educator, pianist, dancer, seamstress, and cook. Affectionately called “Mama Ida” by the generations that followed her, she will especially be remembered for the love and caretaking she extended towards her family, and for the kindness and...
Sidney Joseph "Butch" Stortz
Feb 24, 2025
Sidney Joseph "Butch" Stortz Jr., 65 years old of Ponchatoula, LA, died Monday, February 24, 2025
He was born on Sunday, November 1, 1959 in New Orleans.
Surviving are 3 sons, Joshua Stortz, Sidney J. Stortz III and Jeremy Stortz; brother Michael D. Stortz; also survived by 5 grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by mother and father Janice Courouleau Stortz, Sidney Joseph...
Monica Gautreaux Graham
Feb 23, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025, at St. George Catholic Church for Monica "Mikie" Gautreaux Graham, 77, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, at the St. Joseph Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA.
Visitation will be held at the church prior to the service, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30...
Jerry C Shoaf
Feb 23, 2025
Jerry Shoaf, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, master tinker and jack of all trades, passed away on February 23, 2025 at the age of 84. Born in Rowan County, North Carolina, Jerry dedicated his life to his family, his craft, and his country.
He honorably served his country as a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army, having been drafted...
Dennis Cornell Winters
Feb 22, 2025
Dennis Cornell Winters, age 70, of LaPlace, Louisiana passed away on February 22, 2025, at the New Orleans Veterans Affairs Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born March 18, 1954, in Blountstown, Florida.
In 2009, Mr. Winters married Betsy Pittman in Harvey, Louisiana.
He worked at Upper Management & Realty. He attended and graduated high school at Murphy in...
David Bergeron
Feb 22, 2025
David “Scooter” Bergeron passed away on February 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in New Roads on November 28,1956 and was residing in Hammond. He is survived by his siblings: Keith (Julie) Bergeron and Marilyn (Lester) Guidroz. He is also survived by his children; Ashley (Aiman) Bayoumi, Ross (Shannon) Bergeron, and Huey Bergeron, along with their mother,...
Glenda Hood Gautreau
Feb 22, 2025
Glenda Dale Bryson Hood Gautreau, native of Baton Rouge, passed away, age 78 at Golden Age in Denham Springs. She resided in Denham Springs living out her last years at LA Plantation where she was reunited with old friends.
Glenda was a wonderful daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend.
She is preceded in death by her beloved parents Thomas & MinaLee...
Richard Neil Bryan Sr
Feb 22, 2025
Richard Neil Bryan, Sr, born November 7, 1951, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025, after a long bout with cancer. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church in Denham Springs. He retired after 26 years of service at PCS Nitrogen and owned 4H Equipment in Denham Springs with his wife for 30 years. Richard served our nation in...
Karen Louise Moates
Feb 21, 2025
Karen Louise Moates, 81, of Baton Rouge passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. According to her wishes, there will be no service.
She is survived by her husband Francis, son Craig and his wife Bonnie, sister Ruth, niece Lura, and nephews Doug and David Bakehorn and their families. She was preceded by her parents Henry and Frances Brane.
Karen was born...
Hadley Belle Lopez
Feb 21, 2025
A ceremony celebrating the life of Hadley Belle Lopez will be held on Friday February 28, 2025, at 10:00 am at Bethany Church Chapel, Baker Campus. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
Hadley was born in Baton Rouge on February 18, 2025, and rested from this life on Friday February 21, 2025, at her home.
She lived in Walker with her...
Ritchie James Aydell
Feb 21, 2025
Ritchie Aydell passed away at his home in French Settlement, Louisiana on February 21, 2025, at the age of 65. He is survived by his mother, Joyce Loupe Aydell; sister, Terri A. Matherne(Robert); two brothers, Edward Aydell Jr. and Bobby Aydell(Denise), and dear friend, Anita Davidson. He is preceded in death by his father Edward S. Aydell Sr., brother, Louis...
Peggy S. Mason
Feb 21, 2025
Peggy S Mason, 60, of Denham Springs passed peacefully on February 21, 2025, at Ochsner Medical Center surrounded by her family both far and near.
She is survived by her sons Austin (Jake) Rogers; Logan Mason Rogers and Austin (AJ) Rogers. Sister Terry M Ezell, brother and sister-in-law Chester and Bonnie Mason, and brother Chris Thomas. Nieces Tabitha Coffey (John, spouse;...
Debby "Ducky" Maddox
Feb 20, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Debra “Ducky” Maddox, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Debby passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at the age of 70.
Born on June 14, 1954, in Jacksonville, Florida, and resided in Baker County, Debby spent her early years surrounded by the beauty of nature and a tight-knit community that...
Ronald Joseph "Ropper" Templet Sr.
Feb 20, 2025
Ronald Joseph "Ropper" Templet Sr., passed away on February 20, 2025, in Gonzales, Louisiana at the age of 82. Born on August 9, 1942, in Gonzales, he remained deeply connected to his community and family throughout his life. Ronald was a devoted husband to Joannette Templet and a loving father to Ronnie Templet Jr. and Racheal Templet. He was a...
Mary Louise Herring Hicks
Feb 20, 2025
In loving memory of Mary Louise Herring Hicks.
She was born on May 28, 1935, and went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2025.Mary was a kind and giving person that loved Jesus, family, friends, coloring, playing games on her iPad, and watching the hummingbirds and butterflies from her window. Mary was preceded in death by her parents...
Alice Fay "Tuts" Vicknair Jones
Feb 20, 2025
Alice Fay Vicknair Jones (Tuts) was born on November 3, 1953, in Gonzales, LA and passed away on February 20, 2025, at her home in Livingston, LA at the age of 71. Alice loved listening to swamp pop and watching her soap operas. Alice is survived by her children, Douglas E. Jones Jr. and wife, Melissa, Dana Jones Varnado and...
Paul Wayne Gore
Feb 19, 2025
A beloved lifelong resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana, Paul Gore lived a life filled with adventure, friendship, and love for the great outdoors. A proud graduate of Denham Springs High School, Paul was an avid hunter and fisherman, always finding joy in nature's beauty. His passion for the open road led him to a lifelong career as a dedicated truck...
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