All Obituaries

Cassandra “Cassi” Cason, age 31, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at her home in Alexandria, LA. A native of Baton Rouge, LA. Visiting on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Healing Place Church, Annex, 19202 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge, LA from 10:30 until memorial service at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Pastor Randy Fontenot. Reception to follow at 23573 Southpoint Dr., Denham Springs, LA. Survived by her fiancé, Cesar Orozco; daughter, Adrianna Nievella Orozco (age 4); son,...

Paul Thomas Mumphrey, age 57, passed away at his home in Prairieville, LA on Monday, September 23, 2019 at 6:38 a.m. A native of Baton Rouge, LA and former employee of Sonitrol Security Systems. Family and friends are invited to Paul and Cathy’s home at 38141 Debbie St., Prairieville, LA on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Survived by his wife, Cathy Mumphrey; two daughters, Mary Mumphrey and Lauren Mumphrey; three sons, Christopher J. Mumphrey, Tim Mumphrey, and Stephen...

Joel J. Klein, age 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at his home in Gonzales, LA. A resident of Gonzales, LA and native of Glendive, Montana. A retired truck driver with Service Transport and a veteran with the U.S. Navy. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until service at 12:00 p.m. conducted by Pastor Robby Dickerson. Survived by his wife, Patty J. Klein; daughter, Amber Klein and...

Virginia Lowery, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at her residence at Francois Bend in Gonzales, LA at 7:19 p.m. Visitation at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until service at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Pastor Malcolm Richard. Interment at Hope Haven Garden of Memory in Gonzales, LA. Survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Lloyd Hoffpauir, Theresa and Todd Wallace; sons and...

Michelle L. “Missy” Gant, age 59, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA at 1:43 p.m. A resident of Gonzales, LA and native of Pennsylvania. Visiting on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visiting on Tuesday, from 8:00 a.m. until service at 10:00 a.m. conducted by Deacon Jodi Moscona. Burial at Hope Haven Garden...

William “Bill” Blair Jr., age 62, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Ascension Hospital in Gonzales, LA. A resident of Gonzales, LA and native of Dutchtown, LA. He was a former employee of Roto-Rooter. Survived by his wife, Belinda Blair; his mother, Lucille S. Blair (Mervin); stepson, Scot Blackwell; two sisters, Michele Argrave (J.C.) and Nancy Gomez (Kenny); and two brothers, David Blair and Todd Blair (Vanessa). Preceded in death by...

Caldwell “Butch” Young Jr., age 79, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. A resident of Gonzales, LA and native of New Orleans, LA. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was retired from Hebert Steel and Ironworkers Local 623. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Thursday, August 29, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Visiting on Friday, at The Rock Church, 42080 Church Point Rd., Gonzales, LA from 9:00 a.m. until service at 11:00 a.m....

Beverly Smith Collins, age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA at 8:45 p.m. A resident of Prairieville, LA and native of Dutchtown, LA. She was a homemaker and in her early years she was an accounting assistant. She was a 1954 graduate of Dutchtown High School. She loved her family very much and enjoyed family get-togethers. Family is very thankful to all the neighbors and especially David Braud and Jody...

Estine Joseph Rusk Sr., age 81, passed away peacefully from this life on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA at 1:00 p.m. A native of Simmesport, LA and resident of Prairieville, LA. He was a wonderful man who truly loved all of his family and friends, a great husband, father, papa, and pop-pop. He was a deacon on the board at his home church, Victory Temple Pentecostal Church of God, and truly loved by all his church family. Many a...

Devon Ryan Bozeman, age 16, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at his home in Baton Rouge, LA. A native of Baton Rouge, LA and recent graduate, with honors, with the LA. National Guard Youth Challenge Program. It was his goal to serve in the military. He enjoyed anything outdoors, fishing, LSU football, and playing and pranking the females in his family. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Monday, August 19, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. until service at...