Obituaries
Johnny Howard Dyer
Jun 30, 2025
Johnny Howard Dyer, passed away June 30th, 2025, surrounded by his family at the age of 74. He was born on February 12th, 1951, to his parents, William Ralph Dyer, Sr. and Wanda Rachel Dyer, in Shreveport, LA. He was the youngest of four children and grew up on Lake Bistineau, where he lived to fish and go frog gigging...
Denise Renee" Faust
Jun 27, 2025
Denise Renee’ Faust was born on September 27, 1961 in Many, LA. She passed away on June 27, 2025 in Baton Rouge, LA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Elbert Faust and Minnie Jane (Moss) Faust and brothers, Doyle Faust, Benny Faust and Michael Faust.
She is survived by daughter, Patience Harvey of Baton Rouge, LA; grandchildren, Kayson Gaines...
Rose Burton Braud
Jun 27, 2025
Rose Burton Braud, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025, at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA at 5:02 a.m. She was born on March 24, 1935, in New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gonzales, LA. She was a housewife.
Visiting at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant, LA,...
Eldon Daniel Screws, Sr.
Jun 26, 2025
Eldon Daniel Screws Sr. passed away from natural causes at The Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jackson, Louisiana on June 26, 2025.
Eldon was born on April 10, 1933, in Holly Bluff, Mississippi, the oldest son of the late Robert Clair and Josephine Isabelle Screws. Preceded in death by his brothers Ray, Jerry, Bo, Jimmy, sister Dolly and grandson Danny.
Upon graduation...
John Clark Allen
Jun 18, 2025
John Clark Allen passed away on June 18, 2025, in Alexandria, LA. He was born on May 2, 1948, in Lutcher, LA.
Clark is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Gatis Allen, brother, Kerry Allen, sister, Laurie Allen Perck, and brother-in-law, Kevin Duplessis.
He is survived by his siblings, Keith Allen (Elaine), Shelia Ruesgeh, Lorna Allen, Malcolm Allen, Marla Duplessis,...
Georgette Gremillion Salsbury
Jun 17, 2025
Georgette Gremillion Salsbury, age 68, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born on July 17, 1956, in New Orleans, Georgette was a radiant soul whose warmth, wit, and strength touched the lives of all who knew her.She is survived by her loving mother, Mary Gremillion; her devoted daughters, Taylor Salsbury and Dustyn Salsbury Williams; and...
Cy Rawls
Jun 16, 2025
A native of Virginia and a resident of Louisiana since 1966, Ms. Rawls was affectionately known as Cy. She worked as a graphic artist at Exxon Baton Rouge Refinery and was sole proprietor of Industrial Graphics. Cy left Louisiana in 1988 to work for the Central Intelligence Agency in Washington, DC. In 1996, she returned to Baton Rouge and was...
Mikelyn A. Caballero
Jun 12, 2025
Mikelyn A. Caballero
March 29, 1961 - June 12, 2025
On Thursday, June 12, 2025, Mikelyn A. Caballero passed away unexpectedly at her home at the age of 64. She was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. She was a former employee of several local Casinos, but her true calling was caring for both sick and...
Michelle Maire Wheat
Jun 8, 2025
Michelle Marie Wheat was born May 22, 1974, and died June 8, 2025. If you knew her, you knew she was one of a kind. Michelle was independent, working all the time to get what she needed and wanted, never asking for help. She was a unique soul. She was a true pioneer of her generation. Michelle, I wanted to...
Faith Viavattine
May 24, 2025
Faith Viavattine (née Haydel), born on September 8, 1976, in Baton Rouge and raised in St. Amant Louisiana, passed away suddenly on May 24, 2025, at the age of 48. Faith was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a cherished daughter, sister, and friend.
She is survived by her beloved husband, John Viavattine; her three adored children, Somer Civello, Rylie...
Laura Lea Strickland
May 24, 2025
Laura Lea Strickland, 63, beloved daughter, sister and aunt, was called to her eternal home on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Laura, daughter of Donald and Thelma Strickland, was born on September 4, 1961. She was raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana but later moved to San Antonio, TX to receive her BBS from Texas Bible Institute. She loved serving the Lord...
David Donald Claypool
May 16, 2025
David Donald Claypool, 83, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Gonzales Health Care Center on May 16, 2025.
Born in Kalispell, Montana, on May 22, 1941, to Donald and Helen Claypool, David graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a degree in Chemical Engineering, later earning a Master’s from Rice University and an MBA...
Earnest Kinneth Cook
May 16, 2025
But for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.
Joshua 25:15
Earnest Kinneth Cook of Gonzales, LA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 16, 2025. Kinneth is survived by his three children, daughter, Pamela Rena Cook Ballenger and husband Chris, grandchildren, Christopher Macaluso and wife Teresa, Dustin Duplessis and Tiffany Duplessis; son, Marc Allen Cook...
William "Willie" Paul Melancon
May 12, 2025
William “Willie” Paul Melancon, 91, of St. Amant, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Katy, Texas with his daughter by his side. Willie was born in Wadesboro, Louisiana to Lydia Hebert and Gustave Melancon on January 17, 1934.
Willie worked tirelessly as a welder and insulator at surrounding plants near Gonzales, LA. He enjoyed dancing, gardening, music,...
Argelie Moran Bourgeois
May 6, 2025
Argelie “Gee” Moran Bourgeois, a resident of St. Amant, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the age of 90. She was an active member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church for many years most notably serving as a leader of the Bereavement Committee providing food for families in mourning. She was also a...
Evelyn K. Passero
May 3, 2025
Evelyn K. Passero,
A native of Chalmette and a resident of Gonzales, passed away on May 3, 2025. She was 80 years old.
She was known for her sewing skills, and she loved to share her talent with family and friends for memorable events, such as weddings and costume parties. She enjoyed playing cards with friends, social gatherings with the “Chalmations”, and...
Bonnie Hodgeson Buratt
Apr 29, 2025
Bonnie Hodgeson Buratt passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the age of 89. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Leycester Porter Buratt; two daughters, Bonita Bignar (Chip) and Melinda Buratt; son Nathan Buratt (Belinda); granddaughter, Brigette Spohrer (John); three grandsons, Jason Bignar, Kasey Krch (Katrina), and Kyle Krch; three great-granddaughters, Alyssa and Alaina Spohrer, and...
Steven E. Lockwood
Apr 25, 2025
Steven Lockwood, aged 70, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. He was born on January 28, 1955, in Kinder, LA to Freddie (Chapman) and Harold Lockwood, Jr. He graduated from Nicholls State University with a degree in Radio Communications and was commissioned into the Army as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1978, serving at Ft. Bragg. He was married to...
Madeline Elaine Monroe
Apr 23, 2025
Madeline Elaine Thompson Monroe passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 80. She was born July 15, 1944, in Jersey City, New Jersey to Jessie Lee Thompson and Madeline Fagley Thompson. Madeline earned her master’s degree in health administration from St. Joseph’s College. She worked as a registered nurse for many years, ultimately retiring from the...
Jerry W. Odom, Sr.
Apr 18, 2025
Jerry W. Odom Sr., 72, passed away surrounded by his family, on April 18, 2025, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge.
He was born on December 19, 1952, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the son of Morris Jack and Billie Jean (Brummett) Odom. A lifelong resident of Gonzales, Jerry graduated from East Ascension High School in the class...
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