Obituaries

Jun 7, 2019

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...

Jun 2, 2019

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...

May 29, 2019

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...

May 7, 2019

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,...

Apr 24, 2019

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...

Apr 19, 2019

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...

Apr 16, 2019

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...

Apr 13, 2019

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.,...

Apr 7, 2019

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...

Apr 1, 2019

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...

Mar 29, 2019

Robert L. "Bob" Arceneaux Sr., age 77, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Ascension Community Hospital in Gonzales, LA at 6:11 p.m. A resident of Gonzales, LA and native of St. James, LA. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 from 9:00...

Mar 15, 2019

Jo Ann Guedry, age 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Ascension in Gonzales, LA at 7:20 p.m. A resident and native of St. Amant, LA. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visiting on...

Mar 12, 2019

A beautiful, gentle, and loving soul left this earth on March 12, 2019. Barbara Shuff Roussel was born on March 21, 1927, in Goose Creek, Texas, the only child of Roy and Claudia Haw Shuff. Her family moved to Morrow, Louisiana, when she was four years old. Barbara graduated from Morrow High School, then attended Louisiana College in Pineville,...

Mar 10, 2019

Kurt Joseph Cook, age 44, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA at 12:13 p.m. A resident and native of Prairieville, LA. He was a sales representative with Wholesale Electric. Visiting at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 15208 Hwy. 73, Prairieville, LA on Saturday, March...

Mar 6, 2019

Marguerite Clements Mackenroth DeLouise, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Baton Rouge, LA on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 6:35 p.m. A native of New Orleans, LA, where she worked years ago as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Methodist Hospital. Private services were held at Greenwood Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Donna M. Cole...

Mar 6, 2019

Mary Nell Lott, age 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Ascension Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gonzales, LA at 7:10 a.m. A resident of Gonzales and native of Sumrall, MS. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales on Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visiting on...

Mar 3, 2019

Barbara Jo "Barbie" Henderson, a resident of Ascension Parish, faithful member of the Household of Faith in Gonzales, where she served her God as a dedicated and committed servant regardless of her disability for over 25 years. She was born on November 30, 1965 and departed her life here on earth and entered her eternal home on March 3,...

Feb 25, 2019

Katherine Louise Landry Parr, passed away on February 25th, 2019 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 76 years old and resided in Dutchtown, LA. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, on Thursday, February 28th from 9:00 am until funeral services at 11:00 am, with burial at Prairieville Community Cemetery. She is survived...

Feb 21, 2019

Eloise Woods was known for her devotion to God, love of family, and joy found from being outside in her garden. Mrs. Woods, 89, passed away Thursday February 21, 2019. Eloise had just celebrated her 89th birthday with her family by her side, the day before her death. Eloise was born on February 20, 1930 in Hushpuckena, MS. She...

Feb 20, 2019

Velma J. Arnold, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Old Jefferson Community Care Center in Baton Rouge, LA at 9:15 p.m. A resident of Gonzales, LA and native of New Roads, LA. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00...