Obituaries

Jan 14, 2021

Leland “Jack” Pearson, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his residence in Prairieville, LA on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was born on November 10, 1940, in Transylvania, LA.

He served in the United States Air Force as an Airman First Class (E4). He was a member of Carpenter’s Chapel United Methodist Church in...

Jan 12, 2021

Elizabeth “Betty” Henderson passed away on Tuesday January 12, 2021 at 5:45am at her son’s home in Prairieville, LA. Age was 72 years old, a native of Rochester, New York and resident of Prairieville. She was a clerk at Cracker Barrel in Gonzales, LA. Visitation at Central Baptist Church, 14200 HWY 44, Gonzales, LA on Saturday January...

Jan 6, 2021

Max “Precious” Davis passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. He was born in Stamps, Arkansas, former resident of Maurepas, LA, and a current resident of Baton Rouge and was 83 years old.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran and was very proud to...

Jan 4, 2021

Betty Lanoux passed away surrounded by her family at home on Monday January 4t 2021 at 5:56pm. She was a native of Braithwaite, LA and was 89 years old. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home 426 W. New River St. on Saturday January 9, 2021 from 8:00am until 9:45am and Mass of Christian Burial at St. Theresa Catholic Church at...

Jan 3, 2021

Bruce Ellis Stringer, age 71, of Gonzales, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 surrounded by family.  Bruce was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on October 9, 1949.

Bruce graduated from Junction City High School in 1968 and lettered in all four sports.  He was an exceptional athlete.  He served in the United State Air Force...

Dec 30, 2020

Faye Laurent, age 82, a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on December 30, 2020. She was a loving and caring people-person that never met a stranger. She will be truly missed by her family and friends.

Faye is survived by her daughter Rhonda King and husband Tunney King; grandchildren, Kasey Triche and husband Kevin, Austin King...

Dec 28, 2020

Danny “Berlin” Melancon, Jr. passed away at 1:57AM Monday, December 28, 2020 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a native of Gonzales, LA and a resident of Maurepas, LA. He was 64 years old and retired from the Ascension Parish School System. He loved boat riding, playing music, cooking, dancing,...

Dec 14, 2020

Joanie Fresh Mistretta passed away surrounded by her family at home in Donaldsonville, LA after a short battle with cancer at 9:20 am Monday, December 14, 2020. She was 80 years old and a native of Harahan, LA. She taught and retired from Ascension Catholic Schools. She also taught at Terrebone High School in Houma, LA, Assumption High School...

Dec 8, 2020

Derek James Babin passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 in Gonzales, LA. He was 39 years old and a lifelong resident of Geismar, LA.

Visiting will be at Ascension Funeral Home 426 West New River St., Gonzales on Saturday, December 12, 2020 from 9 am until 11:30 am with mass of the Resurrection at St. John...

Dec 2, 2020

Sharon Bergeron Graham passed away at 3am Wednesday, Dec 2, 2020 in Gonzales, La. She was 67 years old and a native and resident of Gonzales.

Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home 426 West New River St. Gonzales, on Friday December 4, 2020 from 6pm to 8pm. Visiting on Saturday from 10am until services at 11am conducted by...

Nov 21, 2020

Ester Haydel Powers, age 78, native of Burnside, LA, resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 21, 2020, surrounded by her family. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visiting at the funeral home on Wednesday, from 8:00...

Nov 17, 2020

Mable Mae Broussard Hemba, a native of Prairieville, LA, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at the age of 96. She was born on January 16, 1924, in Hobart, LA. She will forever be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a devout member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Gonzales, LA....

Nov 17, 2020

Patricia Ann Smith, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 2:45 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. A resident and native of Baton Rouge. She was retired from the Louisiana Attorney General Office. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Friday, November...

Nov 17, 2020

Elizabeth Jean Guitreau passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at her residence in Texarkana, TX. She was 83 years old, a native and former resident of Prairieville, LA. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Prairieville. Visiting will be at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA, on Monday,...

Oct 28, 2020

Evelyn Ardon Pierre, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. at Oschner Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. A resident of Baton Rouge, LA and native of Guatemala. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Sunday, November 1, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. until service at 11:00 a.m. conducted...

Oct 24, 2020

Richard M. “Dickie” Jones Jr., age 75, passed away at his home in Gonzales, LA on Saturday, October 24, 2020. A native of Houma, LA. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Father Mike...

Oct 19, 2020

Marian D. LeBlanc, born on June 6, 1932, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2020, at 10:50 a.m., at her home in Gonzales, LA. She was 88 years old and a native of St. Martinville, LA. She was a retired seamstress, volunteered for numerous organizations, and a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She loved to cook for...

Oct 15, 2020

Elva M. Arceneaux, age 102, passed away at her home in St. Amant, LA on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 4:07 p.m. She was a native of Ascension Parish, LA. Visiting at Galvez Pentecostal Church, 15267 Joe Sevario Rd, Gonzales, LA on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. until service at 1:00 p.m. conducted by Pastor David Hairford....

Oct 14, 2020

Johnny Paul Normand Sr., a native of Plaucheville, LA and a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at 6:30 a.m. He was 62 years old and employed by GEO Heat Exchangers of Geismar, LA, for the past 15 years, where he was loved and respected by all....

Oct 13, 2020

William Francis Matthews Jr., 91, of Monroe, LA, died peacefully Tuesday, October 13, 2020, with his family at his side after a lengthy illness. He was born July 20,1929 in El Dorado, Arkansas to William F. Matthews Sr. and Montez W. Matthews. A graduate of El Dorado High School, he attended Tulane University in New Orleans where he received...