Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Denham Springs, and Livingston, LA. and surrounding areas.
Franklin D Odom, Sr.
Oct 4, 2025
Franklin D. Odom Sr. 83, born on October 12 1942, passed on October 4 2025 in his loving home. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Central, LA. He retired from the Department of Public Works as a supervisor. He loved anything outdoors especially fishing in his Champion boat.
He is preceded in death by his parents...
Lettie Mae Carpenter
Oct 3, 2025
Lettie Mae Carpenter was a resident of Watson, Louisiana for over 57 years. She was born near Roseland, Louisiana on October 6th, 1932. She passed peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on October 3rd, 2025 while surrounded by her loving family in her home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Carpenter, her daughter, Debbie Carpenter,...
Beulah Behrnes
Oct 1, 2025
Mrs. Beula D. Behrnes was born in New Orleans, LA on February 11, 1936, and passed away on October 1, 2025. Her hobbies included working with flowers and plants and doing yard work. She also enjoyed clothes and shoes.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Ernest J. Behrnes, as well as her son, Clay A. Behrnes. She is...
Shirley Darlene Freeman
Oct 1, 2025
Shirley Barnes Freeman, of Denham Springs, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Golden Age Nursing Home at 85 years old. Shirley was born on January 6, 1940, in Reeds Springs, Missouri to Delbert and Cora Poor Barnes. She was a devoted homemaker and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Shirley was a member of Hebron Baptist Church...
Dr. Thomas Wayne White
Sep 30, 2025
Thomas Wayne White, 90 years old, passed peacefully at his home in Baton Rouge into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Wayne was born in Princeton, Kentucky, the son of Lester and Georgie White. He attended Butler High School, The University of Kentucky, and obtained his doctorate in Animal...
Pamela Bowers
Sep 30, 2025
Pamela Franks Bowers, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, at the age of 79 in Central Louisiana. Born on August 15, 1946, in Winnfield, Louisiana, to Lonnie and Jessie Mae Franks, she dedicated her life to the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. She was known for her warmth, resilience, and sharp wit. Pam...
Melvin Jesse Womack
Sep 28, 2025
Melvin Jesse Womack peacefully returned to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Watson, LA.
Melvin was a devoted Christian, husband, father and PawPaw. In his younger days, he was an Airman First Class in the United States Air Force. He served as an Aircraft Radar Technician during...
Barbara Gail Kimble
Sep 26, 2025
Barbara Gail Kimble, 75, a native of Brookhaven, Mississippi and resident of Denham Springs, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at her home with her family around her. She was a graduate of Denham Springs High School and retired from Richard Price Contracting after may years of service. She loved spending time with her family and loving on her grandchildren....
Bobby Lee Calvery
Sep 25, 2025
Bobby Lee Calvery, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home September 25, 2025.
Bobby was born January 15, 1948, on Keesler AFB in Biloxi, Mississippi, to Beecher and Lou Ethel Calvery. Reared in Forest, Mississippi, he graduated from Forest High School in1966 where he played clarinet in the high school band. He graduated from the University...
Patrick Wayne Loper
Sep 24, 2025
Patrick Wayne Loper, 59, of Denham Springs, LA, born December 13, 1965, passed away September 24, 2025 ending his 41 years of pain and suffering. He is survived by his sisters, Karen Saurage Dennis), Debra Matthews, and Madison Godso. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Gloria Loper; brother, Curtis Loper Jr.; and grandparents, Aurthor and Louise...
Gerald Paul Dicharry
Sep 23, 2025
Denham Springs, LA – Gerald Paul Dicharry, 83, of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on September 23, 2025. He was affectionately known as “Jerry” by those who loved him.
Born on November 20, 1941, in Baton Rouge, LA, Jerry was the son of Therese and Lynn J. Dicharry. He graduated from Catholic High School in 1959. Following graduation, he served as...
G.L. "Buddy" Payne
Sep 23, 2025
G.L. “Buddy” Payne, passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the age of 77. Born on November 2, 1947, Buddy was a native and resident of Albany, Louisiana. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local Lodge 582 and was member of the First Pentecostal Church of Denham Springs....
Clyde Luke Evans, Jr.
Sep 23, 2025
Clyde Luke Evans, Jr., 76, of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on September 23, 2025. He was born on June 8, 1949, in Baton Rouge, LA, to Barbara and Clyde Luke Evans Sr.
Clyde retired as an Operator from Axiall Corporation but was most proud of the years he served as a Baton Rouge City Police Officer.
He is survived by his...
Carol Elaine Smith
Sep 23, 2025
Carol Elaine Smith, 80, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at her home. She and her mother, Helen were one of the first residents of La Plantation Assisted Living. Her mother assumed the self-given title, “Mayor of La Plantation”. Upon her death, Carol quickly assumed the title and began to “run this place.” Carol was...
Jimmy Ray Knight
Sep 21, 2025
Jimmy “Jimbo” Ray Knight, Jr, age 60, of Livingston, passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2025. He was born on April 6, 1965 in Bogalusa, Louisiana to Margaret Patterson Knight and Jimmy Ray Knight, Sr. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and proud Pawpaw. A hardworking man throughout his life, Jimmy built a legacy of dedication, integrity, and perseverance....
Bobbie Jean Hinson
Sep 21, 2025
Bobbie Jean Anderson Hinson, 84 years old and a resident of Livingston, Louisiana passed away on September 21, 2025. She was born on July 1, 1941 in Trout, Louisiana to Cora Onessia Cockerham Anderson and Joseph Robert Anderson. She was a long time Sunday School teacher and member of Holden Baptist Church, often found picking up children to bring to...
JL Cutrer
Sep 20, 2025
June Lemar “JL” Cutrer, Jr, resident of Walker, passed away on September 20, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. JL was born on March 12, 1953 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Maritta Saucier Cutrer and June Lemar Cutrer, Sr. He proudly served in the United States Army as a paratrooper and MP at Fort Bragg. He loved LSU baseball, fishing,...
Thomas Alan Black
Sep 19, 2025
Thomas Alan Black was born on March 2nd, 1963 and passed away on September 19th, 2025 at 62 years old. He was the youngest of 3 brothers and loved Alabama football just like his father. Thomas was an avid motorcycle rider, his Harley’s and his daughter Savannah, were always his pride and joy. If he was not on his motorcycle...
Deborah Ann Abshire
Sep 19, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Abshire, resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed at the age of 65 on September 19, 2025. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on October 20, 1959 to her parents William and Mary Ann Palmer. Debbie was a graduate of Robert E. Lee Highschool. She was happiest when working with her flowers and plants, taking a trip...
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