Obituaries

Charles Hill

Mar 29, 2012

Charles Robert Hill, 73, a resident of Prairieville, died peacefully at the Carpenter House on March 29, 2012. He was born in Baton Rouge on May 11, 1938, to Agnes Harrell Hill and Henry Joseph Hill. After his discharge from the United States Army, he worked as a State Trooper. He later purchased and managed two restaurants in Baton...

Joseph James Jr.

Mar 25, 2012

A retired butcher, resident of St. Amant and native of Gonzales, he died Sunday, March 25, 2012, at his residence. He was 74 and a United States Navy Cold War veteran,. Visiting at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 44450 Highway 429, St. Amant, on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 9 a.m. Until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Conducted...

Myrtle Paxton

Feb 14, 2012

Visitation St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church 1022 N. Burnside Ave Gonzales, LA  70737 Saturday, February 18, 2012 10am12pm Service Mass of Christian Burial St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church 1022 N. Burnside Ave. Gonzales, LA  70737 Saturday, February 18, 2012 12 pm Cemetery St. Theresa Catholic Cemetery Hwy 44 Gonzales, LA  70737

Kenneth Lessard

Feb 10, 2012

Kenneth Ray Lessard Born Dec. 8, 1947, Kenneth Ray Lessard, a native of Sorrento, passed away Friday, Feb 10, 2012. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Kenneth is now freed from the bonds of this world and rests peacefully in the merciful and kind arms of our Lord. Visitation at Ascension Funeral Home in Gonzales on Thursday, Feb. 16,...

Rose Daigle

Jan 31, 2012

Idell Daigle was born on July 24, 1918, to her loving parents, Francis Mire and Sidney Daigle and passed away Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. She was a devout Catholic and member of St. Theresa of Avila. She served as a lector and was active in smallfaith and rosary groups. Idells faith and belief in Christ was known to all...

Mcguffy Fife

Jan 29, 2012

McGuffy S. Mac Fife It is with great sadness that the family of McGuffy Mac S. Fife announces his passing on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at Gonzales Health Care Center at age 90. McGuffy, known as Mac to all who knew him, proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was one...

Diane Blount

Jan 26, 2012

A resident of Prairieville, she died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 at The Carpenter House. She was 54 and a native of PIneville. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, La Saturday, Jan. 28, from 6pm to 9 pm. Visiting resumes at the funeral home Sunday, Jan. 29 from 11am to 1 pm until chapel service...

Betty Barker

Jan 25, 2012

Barker, Betty Allen A housewife, resident of Denham Springs and native of New Orleans, she died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City. She was 66. Survived by her loving husband of 47 years, John L. Barker Sr. Buck a daughter, Tracy Barker sons, John L. Barker Jr. Bucky and Billy R. Barker sisters,...

George Phillips

Jan 10, 2012

George Edward PhillipsPlowBoy was a working foreman for Brock Services within the Honeywell Plant in Geismar, La, He was a resident of Prairieville, La and a native of Bogalusa, La. He passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at the young age of 61 after a battle with lung cancer, surrounded by his loving family at St. Elizabeth Hospital in...

Olivia Liotto

Dec 25, 2011

A beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother Olivia Matherne Liotto went to be with our Lord on Sunday December 25, 2011.Visiting will be at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, La. Tuesday December 27. from 6pm to 10pm and visiting continuous Wednesday December 28 from 9:30am until 1:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial at...

Hiram Lebeau

Dec 22, 2011

A beloved and devoted husband, dad, grandfather. Hiram Paco LeBeau went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday December 22, 2011 at the age of 70 at his home in St. Amant. With his loving family by his side. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 West New River St., Gonzales, La 70737, Monday December 26 from 6pm...

James Nelson

Dec 10, 2011

Visitation St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church 1022 N. Burnside Ave Gonzales, LA  70737 Tuesday, December 13, 2011 810 am

Louis Lerer

Dec 3, 2011

Visitation Montreal Funeral Home 35400 Curtis Blvd Eastlake, OH  44095 Friday, December 9, 2011 Cemetery Mentor Cemetery Mentor, OH  44060

Terri Reine

Dec 3, 2011

Visitation St. Amant Baptist Church 10414 Acy Road St. Amant, LA  70774 Tuesday, December 6, 2011 911 am

Dorothy Roussel

Nov 22, 2011

Dorothy Matherne Dot, Goumay Roussel Dot Roussel, 91, a native of Gramercy and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, while surrounded by family. She was a longtime employee of General Chemical and Blue Cross Credit unions. She was one of the most loving, kind and caring persons who liked nothing better than helping...

Nadine Sheets

Nov 15, 2011

Byrdie Decoteau

Oct 25, 2011

Byrdie Daigle Maw Maw Byrdie Decoteau Visit Guest Book Maw Maw Byrdie peacefully slipped away from us on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011, at Ascension Oaks Nursing Center. She was 88 and fought the good fight for a long time. Her spirit was strong, but her body had weakened. She will be sorely missed by friends and family, but not...

Louis Lee Sr.

Oct 22, 2011

Louis Lee Sr. Visit Guest Book Louis Man Ferrall Lee Sr. died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at the home of his daughter, Emma Lebourgeouis. He was born Sept. 11, 1928. He was 83 and a native of Sorrento. He retired after 34 years of service as a Pot Operator from Kaiser Aluminum in Chalmette. He was...

William Verbois

Oct 12, 2011

William Sidney Verbois went to be with his Lord Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at his home. He was born May 5, 1922 and was a graduate of Acadia Baptist Academy, Eunice, Louisiana. A veteran of World War II, he served in the Coast Guard and worked as a printer for his whole career. He served the Lord in churches...

Betty Blount

Sep 27, 2011

A resident of Prairieville, she died Tuesday Sept. 27,2011, at Flannery Oaks Guest House. She was 72 and a native of Denham Springs. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, La , on Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting resumes at the funeral home on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m....