OBITUARIES

Katherine M. James, a native of Seminole, TX and resident of St. Amant passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the age of 66.  Katherine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who loved to spend time with her family and friends. She especially enjoyed time with her grandchildren and...

Jackie Kay Higgins Jones was born on September 4, 1956 in Clinton, Louisiana and passed from this life on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the age of 64 years. She was a resident of St. Amant, Louisiana. Jackie had recently retired from the construction industry and enjoyed spending most of her new-found time spoiling her grandson, Jaxon. She also enjoyed...

Chad David Anderson a resident of Gonzales , LA passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the age of 46.  He is survived by his son, Chance D. Anderson and mother, Sheila G. Anderson.  Chad is preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Anderson; grandparents, Lauree and C.N. Gautreau and Leona and Ehlert Anderson; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.  ...

Robert Clay “Uncle” Dipuma, born in New Orleans and resident of Prairieville passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the age 56.  Robert had a deep enjoyment for drawing and painting, music, and gardening.  Robert is survived by sisters, Dottie Dipuma Wall (Billy) and Patricia Dipuma Dees; brother, David Louis Dipuma; nieces, Robin Dedden, Rachel Pallais, nephews Tyler” T-Bone”...

Graveside Services for Stephen Shane Mora, age 50, will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 2:00pm at The New Church Cemetery, 29050 George White Road, Holden with Pastor Brad Bennett officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00pm until time of service. He worked for Ross Downing Cadillac for ten years, worked with his church at The Daily Bread...

A memorial service for W.C. “Bill” Nolan will be held on Saturday, August 7th at the First United Methodist Church in Gonzales (224 West Constitution Street).  The family will receive visitors from 2:00pm until the service at 3:00pm.Bill departed this life on Tuesday, July 27th at the age of 81.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He was...

A memorial ceremony celebrating the life of Christine Elizabeth Gautreau Kennedy are currently pending.Tickin was born on June 13, 1954, in New Orleans and passed from this life on July 29, 2021, at Ochsner University Medical Center Lafayette. She was a past resident of Denham Springs, and a member of the First United Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed roses, spending time...

Dianne Gafford, 78, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. She was a kind and generous woman who had a strong faith in God, was devoted to her family and friends, and was always willing to help others. After retiring from state government, she and her wonderful husband of 21 years, Robert Davis Gafford,...

Janet Audrey Guidroz Chedville, a native of Marrero and resident of St. Amant, passed away peacefully at the age of 92.  Janet was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister who loved spending time and making memories with her family and friends.  She was a devout Catholic and lived her life faithfully serving the Lord.  Janet was an avid...

Ernest I. “Buddy” Gossom, Jr., 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 24th in his home in Sunshine, Louisiana. Buddy was in his 70th year of marriage to his loving and caring wife, Maxine, who cared for him to his last day. He was born in New Orleans and lived most of his life there and in Metairie until he...

On Monday July 26th, 2021 Randy Wayne Watenpuhl was called home to be with his Lord and Savior. He was 60 years old. He was born in Madison, Wisconson and resided in Denham Springs, Louisiana. He is survived by his wife Claudia McLean Watenpuhl, sons Randall Watenpuhl, Joshua Lyons and Jordan Lyons, daughter Jenny Watenpuhl, Granddaughter Solena Lyons, brothers Robert...

Emil Lewis Bocz, “Lou,” passed on Thursday, July 8, 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at 76 years old. A resident of Denham Springs in Livingston Parish, Lou was born in Akron, Ohio on March 27, 1945 to Emil Bocz and Frances Ferrara Bocz. The oldest of three sons, Lou enjoyed summers spent as a creative, artistic child often with his...

Anna “Maria” Bridgeman, a resident of Zachary, passed away unexpectedly at her home July 28, 2021 at the age of 57.Maria leaves to cherish her memories, her loving husband of 27 years, William Bridgeman; sisters, Mitzi Terry, Faye Gottschalk, Melanie Armor;  daughters, Stephanie Arnone and husband Sal, Ashley Booty and fiancé Jerry Gaspard, Christy Richardson and husband Justin; granddaughters Jalen...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Carlene Hood Allen will be held at 3 pm on Sunday August 1, 2021, at Magnolia Christian Assembly Church, 16425 Magnolia Bridge Road, Greenwell Springs, LA. Visitation will begin at 1 pm. Interment will follow at Felders (Gray’s Creek) Cemetery Denham Springs.Carlene was born in Denham Springs on October 28, 1947, and passed from...

Daryl Paul Gaudin Sr. was born on December 16, 1955, and passed from this life on Thursday July 29, 2021, at Ochsner Medical Center Iberville at the age of 65 years.Big Daryl was a resident of Denham Springs, a master electrician, and an excellent metal stud framer. He enjoyed fishing, working in his yard, an avid fan of NASCAR, and...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Irene Marler Jackson will be held at 1 pm on Saturday at Victory Baptist Church Walker, visitation will begin at 12 noon.Irene was born in Pineville, LA on January 4, 1952, and passed from this life on Wednesday July 28, 2021, in Baton Rouge at the age of 69 years. She was a resident...

Angela Kaye “Angie” Fassino was born on July 15, 1968, in Baton Rouge, LA and passed from this life on Wednesday July 21, 2021, in McComb, MS, at the age of 53 years.She enjoyed listening to music and singing alone as loud as she possibly could, and she especially loved hanging out time with her family. She lived for her...

Herbert Timothy Golden, Jr., affectionately known as “Pop” Golden, was born July 7th, 1935, to Herbert Timothy Golden, Sr. and Mary Parker in New Orleans, Louisiana. Herbert was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 24th, 2021, at 3:30 AM at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge, LA.His early education was at Bethlehem Lutheran School...

Judy H. Braud “Tammy” entered into this world on July 18, 1948 and went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2021 surrounded by family.Survived by her husband Dwight Braud Sr. “Dody” and their 2 children.The family would like to thank Pinnacle Hospice and Brandi Baker for all of the care, support, and love she was given. A private...

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Jimmy Felix Boudreaux will be held at 11:00 on Wednesday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, visitation will begin at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.Jimmy was born in Donaldsonville on May 22, 1939, and passed from this life on Saturday July 24, 2021, at the age...