All Obituaries

Joseph Louis Henderson, a resident and native of Prairieville, LA, died Friday, May 13, 2022, at the age of 93, at Baton Rouge General Hospital at Mid-city under the care of Baton Rouge Hospice Butterfly Unit.   Louis was a loving and caring father, grandfather, friend and neighbor, a retired boiler maker, veteran of the United States Army stationed in Japan.   A visitation will be Saturday, May 21, 2022, from 10:00am until the memorial service at 12:00pm at Meadows Chapel United...

Lois McNeese Holmes, 95, of Gonzales, LA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2022.  Lois was born January 21, 1927, in Bogalusa, La. to the late Prentiss and Maude McNeese. She was married to Joseph Dempsey "J.D." Holmes Sr., for almost fifty years until his death in 2005. Lois was always proud to brag about being one of the first women hired at BASF/Wyandotte where she served as a key member of the accounting department until her retirement.  Lois's...

On April 27th, 2022, at 2:00 am, Roger J. Bourque, was tragically killed in a fatal accident near Snyder Rd. in St. Amant, LA. Roger was 64 years old and a native of Gonzales, LA.  He is the son of Mary T. Bourque and Leslie “Red” Bourque. He was an avid race car enthusiast and driver of his own 1988 Chevy S-10 truck. Friday nights at State Capital Raceway, you would find Roger. He was a proud first-time grandfather to Jessie Grantham, and daughter to Rani Grantham. Roger is...

Lisa Joi McLemore Tate, 70, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on April 24, 2022. Lisa was born in Cottonport and raised in Vidalia, La., but lived most of her life in Baton Rouge. She was an amazing mother to four children and numerous grandchildren. Lisa attended LSU and found a career working for ExxonMobil Refinery until her retirement. She was one of the first women to be employed by the company in the early 1970s. Lisa was a dedicated member of the Baton Rouge Bridge Club, a place...

Ruth Ann Macaluso was born on January 21, 1948, in Wilkes Barre, PA to Raymond and Ruth Konetski. She passed away on April 19, 2022, in Baton Rouge. Mrs. Macaluso is survived by her son, Brian Macaluso (wife Melanie Macaluso), son, Kevin Macaluso (wife Alana Macaluso); grandchildren, Darian Buquet (wife Denise Buquet), Tyler Macaluso (wife Dakota Macaluso), Amaya Macaluso, and Lily Macaluso; and great-grandchildren, Avery Oneal, Tate Oneal, Rylen Macaluso, Beaux Marshall, Holden Reese...

Pansy Lee Michael Savoie Lambert (MeeMaw), 67, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on April 10, 2022. She entered this world on October 1, 1954 in Gonzalez, LA, born to Lyle Lionel and Elva Henderson Michael. She is survived by her mother Elva Michael; sister Nina Fogleman; daughters Erin Shelton, Charlotte Matherne, Sara Johnson; son Lionel Lambert; grandchildren Nathan Shelton, Brooke Shelton, Coye Savoie, Joseph Matherne, Jayden Johnson, Jonas Johnson, Kolin Lambert;...

Jo Ann Gautreau, 82 years old, passed away in Gonzales on April 9th, 2022. She was born on January 17, 1940. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Alison Gautreau and Chad and Debbie Gautreau; grandchildren, Ryan Gautreau and wife, Christy, Brynn Gautreau, Leah Gautreau Butler and husband, Johnathan, Michael Gautreau, and Landon Gautreau; great-grandchildren, Kayne Landry, Shane Aucoin, Lilla Gautreau, Flynn Gautreau, and Audrey Butler; and siblings, Wickcliff Mayers,...

Frances A. “Frannie” Warner, a resident of Prairieville, passed away on March 30, 2022, at the age of 89, in Baton Rouge. She was born on September 15, 1932, in Vicksburg, MS. Mrs. Warner was a retired restaurant manager. She is survived by her sons, Jerry M. Warner and wife, Bobbie, Charles Dennis Warner, and David C. Warner and wife, Mona; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Ella Mae McCaskill, Mary Farley, and Freda Martin. Mrs. Warner is preceded in death...

Beverly Marie Thomassie Albarado January 18, 1938 – March 22, 2022 Beverly loved her family dearly and was a dear sweet compassionate caring woman who loved Jesus, saying her Rosary, spending time with family and friends, and watching her TV shows. Friends and family describe her as a wonderful Mother, the sweetest, a blessing, kind, precious, and beloved, has the biggest heart, lovable, amazing lady, a heart full of love.  She also loved to laugh and joke around with family....

MAUDRY JEAN HOLTZ GALLOW LAMARQUE TEXAS – Maudry Jean Holtz Gallow, 85, transitioned in Gonzales, Louisiana on March 19, 2022. A memorial service will be held in her honor Saturday, March 26, 2022, from 11:00a – 1:30p at the Cedar Drive Village Clubhouse at 1017 Cedar Dr. LaMarque, Texas 77568. All are welcome. She was born in Galveston Texas in 1936 to Matthew Sr. and Bobbie Holtz. She attended Lincoln High School in LaMarque Texas. She then attended Prairie View A&M...