OBITUARIES

Christine Holcomb Mitchell, 86, resident of Norwood and former resident of New Orleans, passed away on May 15, 2023, following a brief illness. Born in Chicago to Florence and Charles Holcomb, the family later moved to Gulfport, Mississippi, where Christine and her two sisters danced, swam, and sailed. Christine relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana, to pursue a degree in Art...

Ginger Gayle Diez (42) led a life well lived, surrounded by friends, family, and fantastic meals. She fought a hard battle against stage 4 pancreatic cancer, passing on May 29, 2023 surrounded by her doting husband Mark Diez, their two children, Ryland and Zaylee, her parents Gayle (Crochet) and Floyd Sanchez Jr., and her sisters, Tonya Sanchez, Sandy (Brian) Chambers,...

Shari Elizabeth Akins, 44 years old, of Chauvin, a resident of Central, LA, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023. She is survived by her loving children Haley, 21, Hunter, 16, David Jr., 15 and Danika, 8, and her partner in life David Epps; mother & step-father, Miriam Shiflet & Michael Smith; her father and step-mother, Barney and Patty Akins;...

Patrick George Walsh, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023, at the age of 72. He was a native of Pearl River, La and a resident of Gonzales, La. Pat was a Navy Veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He was a captain for Baton Rouge City Police Department and retired after 32 years. Pat enjoyed being outdoors...

Randol Wayne Buchanan was born on March 10, 1949 in Bay Springs, Mississippi.  He peacefully passed away at his home in Prairieville, Louisiana, on May 28, 2023, at the age of 74.  His passing was a result of complications related to his 8-year battle with cancer.  Randy was a child of the military, accompanying his father during his service, and...

Peggy Broussard, of Walker, Louisiana, was a home maker and loving wife and Mother, she passed away in her home surrounded by her friends and family at the age of 71, on May 25, 2023, at 11:10 P.M.She was born on September 10, 1952, in Baton Rouge Louisiana, to James and Helen Garrett, She lived in Baton Rouge until she...

Ralph William Jason Sims (Jason), 49, of Pearlington, Mississippi, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at North Oaks Medical Center. Predeceased is his father, Johnny Leon Sims Sr., mother, Suzanne Jan Napier Lawlis, and brother, Ronnie Leon Sims. His surviving family includes sisters, April West (husband John) & Shiri LeAnne Raker (husband David), his brother, Johnny Leon Sims Jr. and several...

On Monday, May 15th at 7:11pm we lost a beloved, beautiful angel, Jason Honaker. He gained his lovely angel wings on this day. He had so many people that loved and cared for him, and he will be missed forever. He had a lovely fiancée, Tara Torres; a daughter, Clowie Burns. He also had his little children Mia, and Jason...

On Tuesday, May 30,2023, Brent J. Daigle transitioned into Eternal Life at home surrounded by his family. Brent is preceded in death by his nephew, Wayne LaRue(Bubba) and brother, in law P.J. Leonard. He is survived by his wife, Nicole Daigle; children, Briana ,Colin, and Mathew; his mother, Marie Taylor; sisters, Angela Daigle(Giles Lemoine),Terrie Daigle, and Sheri Daigle, aswell as...

Margaret Richard DeLaune lost her battle with lung cancer on May 10th, 2023. She was voraciously kind, generous, talented, intelligent, and loving, but words cannot describe her passion for caring for others. During her time as a Nurse Practitioner she touched countless lives with her expertise and kindness. She loved immeasurably and for those of us that were lucky enough...

Janice L Hull, age 74 of Denham Springs, LA, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and caretaker, she was a friend to everyone she met. She died peacefully in God’s hands on Friday, May 26, 2023 at The Crossing Hospice Center in Baton Rouge, LA. She loved her vacations with family and friend as well as fishing trips with her granddaughter Ceara...

John “Johnny” Clifton Mercier, a lifelong resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away in the family home on May 23, 2023 at the age of 65 due to a battle with cancer.Johnny is survived by his sister, Donna Mercier; his beloved cat, Smokey Joe Mercier; niece, Alexis Bonvillain and husband Timothy Bonvillain Jr.; great nephew, Hudson Bonvillain; niece, Brandie Harris;...

For a short while Heaven Blessed the world with a most Precious and Valuable gift in you. Often overshadowed by the greed and selfishness that seems to dominate our lives. I am Blessed and Honored to have been chosen to not only see the Beauty you possessed, but to have experienced your Warm Caring Heart, your Loving Kindness, your Willingness...

Haylei Jolynn Liles,35, was born on June 23, 1987, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and passed away on May 22, 2023. Haylei lived a life full of adventure and love for her family and friends. She lived most of her life in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. Haylei is survived by her beloved children Kai, Leona, and LaNiya; her father Ira Liles Sr.,...

Linda Carol Sharp was born in Independence, LA on June 24, 1949, to the union of the late Clifford Scott and Myrtle Timberlake Bryant, and passed from this life on May 19, 2023, at the age of 73 years. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, LA, and a homemaker. She is preceded in death by a grandson, her parents, and...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Kathy K. Gerald will be held on Tuesday May 30, 2023, at Magnolia Christian Assembly, 16415 Magnolia Bridge Road, Baton Rouge, with visitation beginning at 9 am until time of service at 11 am. Interment will follow at Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery. Kathy was born on October 22, 1953, in Baton Rouge, La to...

Well, I guess this is where I’m supposed to tell you a little about my mom Donna Ann Lockhart. Well, let me start by saying she was full of love, kindness, and compassion, but she did not take shit from no one, lol. Only standing 5’2, this little lady was full of life. In her younger years before her children,...

Kyle Anthony Copeland, passed away on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023, at his home in Livingston, LA. at the age of 30 and will be deeply missed.He was preceded in death by his grandfather Herman Landry, grandmother Yvonne White Landry and nephew Nathan Landry.Kyle is survived by his son, Kyle Anthony Copeland II, his mother Crystal Copeland and stepfather Sherman Posey:...

Anna Humphries Smith, known by many as Ann, peacefully departed this life on May 23, 2023. She was surrounded by loved ones at the time she passed to be with her Lord. Ann lived a joyful life of 86 years with family and friends and had an insatiable passion for reading. Anyone who visited her would find a book next...

A loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend, he entered eternal rest on May 2, 2023 after living with cancer for 6 yrs. Randy was only 64 yrs old. He’ll be greatly missed and live on forever in our hearts. A 1976 graduate of Tara High School in Baton Rouge, LA., Randy became a skilled master carpenter (specializing in...