Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Denham Springs, and Livingston, LA. and surrounding areas.
Claude Thomas Cockerham
Nov 5, 2025
Claude Thomas Cockerham, 80, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The family will hold a celebration of his life at a later date. Please share your condolences at www.sealefuneral.com.
Renell Robert
Nov 5, 2025
“So beautiful”…two words that stayed on the lips of Renell Robert. Always.
Born in Donaldsonville, Louisiana to Dorothy and Lester, Rob loved all things Louisiana. From fishing and hunting to Robert Family luncheons, Tulane football to loving on his grandbabies, our Poppa had a heart to serve.
After graduating from Gonzales High School, Renell proudly served in the United States Coast Guard....
Charles Joseph Tilley
Nov 4, 2025
Charles “Bud” Joseph Tilley, 66, of Killian, LA, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025. He was born on January 15, 1959, to Ruthie Mae Rousseau and Clarence E. Tilley, Sr., in Independence, Louisiana.
Bud was a carpenter by trade and he loved NASCAR Racing.
He was survived by His daughter, Stacey Tilley; brother, Clarence Tilley, Jr.; nieces, Susan Pagan, Rebecca Hess,...
Ernest Dean Sweatman
Nov 4, 2025
Ernest “Dean” Sweatman, 76 years old, passed away on November 4, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 7, 1949 to Billie Jane Robinson Sweatman and Walter Sweatman in Denton, Texas. He proudly served in the United States Army. He was an avid comic book collector and enthusiast, and loved going to all Science Fiction Conventions.
Dean is...
Shirley Sandoval Brocato
Nov 3, 2025
Shirley Sadoval Brocato, 99, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at her home. The family will celebrate her life at a later date. Please share your condolences at www.sealefuneral.com
Andrew Scott Richardson
Nov 2, 2025
Andrew Scott Richardson, A resident and native of Baton Rouge, passed away November 2, 2025 at the age of 58. Andrew worked in the maintenance department at the Hilton Hotel in Baton Rouge for many years. He enjoyed spending his free time watching football and cheering on the LSU tigers with his friends and family. Andrew also had a talent...
Angel Wainwright Gatlin
Nov 2, 2025
Angel passed away in her home in Walker, Louisiana, surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by Randy Gatlin, beloved husband of 30 years; son, Adam Parker (Adrienne Parker); precious bonus daughter, Christy Gatlin Broussard (Christopher Broussard); beloved mother, Patricia LeJeune Ayo; sisters, Tracy Wainwright Swindle and Kim Wainwright Woodworth; brother, Harry “Tooty” Wainwright, Jr.; best friend of 40 years,...
Walter Dan Truax
Nov 1, 2025
Walter Dan Truax, beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather, passed away on November 1, 2025 at the age of 93. He was born on October 18, 1932 in Egan, Louisiana.
He proudly served his country in the United States marines and later worked as a heavy-duty mechanic and served his community through the Boy Scouts of America. In his free time, Walter...
Charlotte Browning
Nov 1, 2025
Charlotte Devilla Johnson Browning, 89 and a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at her home. She was born or October 20, 1936, in Williamsburg, West Virginia, the daughter of Dave Edward Johnson and Eva Huffman Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband J. W. Browning...
Eleanor Marie Wenzler
Nov 1, 2025
Ms. Eleanor Marie MGregror Wenzler, 86, of Denham Springs, Louisiana passed peacefully Saturday, November 1, 2025. Her family will honor her with private celebration of life at a later date. Please share your condolences at www.sealefuneral.com.
William Brooks Gully
Oct 31, 2025
William Brooks Gully, 89 years old, a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana passed away on October 31, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 17, 1935 to Opal Milling Gully and Retus Melvin Gully in Philadelphia, Mississippi. He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Denham Springs. He was a graduate of Denham Springs...
Wilbur Wesley Hudson, Jr.
Oct 28, 2025
Wilbur Wesley “Will” Hudson, Jr., age 61, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away suddenly on October 28, 2025. Born in Baton Rouge on July 14, 1964, Will was a beloved brother, uncle, and true friend whose genuine humor, loyalty, and kindness touched everyone he met.
Will’s professional life was marked by incredible dedication and a mind built for precision. He earned...
Robert Kent Andrepont
Oct 28, 2025
Robert “Bob” Kent Andrepont, Sr, 65, of Denham Springs, LA, died on October 28, 2025, in Denham Springs, LA. He was born on February 14, 1960, to Margaret Elaine Bihm and Yves Clary Andrepont in Opelousas, LA.
Bob attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana (now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, or ULL) and was a member of the ROTC and...
Judith Aline Martin
Oct 28, 2025
Judith Aline Martin, resident of Denham Springs, passed on October 28, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born in Oakdale, Louisiana to her parents Gerald and Leila Kepler on September 12, 1947. Judith enjoyed camping, fishing, singing, and was a skilled pianist who enjoyed playing as well as teaching. She will be greatly missed by those that had...
Eddie "Boo Boo" Melson
Oct 28, 2025
Eddie “Boo Boo” Melson, 74 years old, passed away on October 28, 2025. He was born on August 4, 1951 in Savannah, Tennessee to Lillian Holt Melson and Edd “Revious” Melson. He worked Courthouse Security as a Deputy Sheriff for the Livingston Parish Sheriff Office. He owned Eddie Melson Equipment LLC and was a truck driver for many years before...
Gerald Tanner
Oct 28, 2025
Gerald Tanner passed away Tuesday, October 28, at his home. He is survived by daughter Darla McCall and husband Dennis, granddaughter Alli Friddle and husband Trenton Friddle, great granddaughter Emma Friddle. He is preceded in death by his wife Sharon L. Tanner.
A memorial will be held at Seale Funeral home in Denham Springs on Tuesday, November 4th from 12:00pm to...
Gary Dean Harrell
Oct 27, 2025
Gary Dean Harrell, born in Baton Rouge and a resident of Denham Springs, passed away October 27, 2025 at the age of 66. Gary’s unwavering work ethic led him to a career as an iron worker for many years. He took great pride in his work and dedicated himself to his profession. Despite the demands of his job, his family...
Michael Joseph Ringe
Oct 27, 2025
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” — John 3:16
Michael Joseph Ringe, age 69, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and cherished memories. Born on August 21, 1956, Mike was a proud native of...
Warren Lamar Gabel
Oct 26, 2025
Warren “Red” Gabel, 88, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Born in Montpelier, Louisiana, Red proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
An auto mechanic by trade and longtime business owner, Red was known for his passion for music, his humor, and his generous heart. He played the drums in numerous...
Frank Joseph Jason, Jr.
Oct 25, 2025
Frank J. Jason, Jr, born in Albany and a long-time resident of Holden, passed away October 25, 2025 at the age of 89. He was a high school graduate with the class of 1955. He went on to lead a successful career as a carpenter for many years in the Local Union 198 and proudly served his country in the...
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