All Obituaries

John E. Michel Jr. “Johnny Red” John E. Michel Jr. “Johnny Red”, age 76, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at his home in Galliano, LA. A native and former resident of Prairieville, LA. He was a U. S. Airforce veteran. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Visiting on Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. until service at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Deacon Jimmy...

Ravanel “Took” Badeaux Ravanel “Took” Badeaux, 98, of Prairieville, LA, died at 7:50 a.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at The Carpenter House. According to her wishes, a private burial will be held in Carpenter’s Chapel Cemetery. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, in Gonzales for family and friends. She is survived by her children, Diane Badeaux, Bert and Janet Verdigets, and Sid and Ann...

Ronald Terry “Red Bean” Bates Ronald Terry “Red Bean” Bates, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by family at 7:31 a.m. A native of Fairland, Oklahoma and resident of St. Amant, LA. Ronald was a member of the Gonzales VFW Post 3693 and the Gonzales American Legion. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening and he raised livestock. He also loved to sing and made the best breakfast. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W....

Libby was born on October 1, 1968, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at the age of 50. She was a great mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Survived by her mother, Emily; son, Jeremy; sisters, Nancy, Amy, Trudy, and Tassy; brother, Troy; and other relatives. Preceded in death by her father, Coy "Lum"; sister, Tammy; and brother, Gary. Please sign the online guestbook.

Donald R. Rayburn Jr., age 72, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice at 8:40 a.m. A resident and native of Baton Rouge, LA. He retired as owner of White Oak Upholstery. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Survived by his mother, Martha M. Rayburn; three sisters, Sandra Scott, Donna Loflin and husband, David, and Teresa Rayburn and fiancé, David Luneau; two...

Judith Lawson "Judy" Cashion, age 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Nottingham Regional Rehabilitation Center in Baton Rouge, LA at 10:51 a.m. A resident of Baton Rouge, LA and native of Virginia, MN. She was a retired medical records administrator. Survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Dale R. and Susan Lawson, and Allan J. and Veronica Lawson; and their father, James B. Lawson and his wife, Nancy; and five grandchildren, Danae Boyko and husband, Chris, Noah,...

William R. Coburn, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 16, 2019. He was born on June 21, 1928, to Thomas and Alma (Music) Coburn. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He served his country in the 57th Military Police Company of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was employed by Shell Pipeline for 37 years. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 West New River St. Gonzales, LA, on Friday, April 19, 2019 from 9 am until funeral services at 11 am, conducted...

Ricky J. Villeneuve, age 56, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 11:49 a.m. A resident and native of Gonzales, LA. He was a 1982 graduate of East Ascension Academy and retired from Deltech Corporation. Visiting on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visiting on Tuesday, at St. Mark Catholic Church, 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales, LA from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of...

James E. Belding Jr., age 79, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center - Bluebonnet in Baton Rouge, LA at 9:02 p.m. A resident of St. Amant, LA and native of Slaughter, LA. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visiting on Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. until service at 10:00 a.m. conducted by Pastor Steve Gautreaux. Graveside at 3:00 p.m. at Old Crystal Springs...

Leona Crum Brown, age 85, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019, at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA at 1:52 a.m. A resident of Gonzales, LA and native of Crosby, MS. Visiting at Ascension Baptist Church, 13432 Airline Hwy., Gonzales, LA, on Thursday, April 4, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until service at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Rev. Robert Lawrence. Graveside service at 2:30 p.m. and burial at Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough, LA. Survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Donna Brown and...