Obituaries
Linda Dunetz Ansley Noland
Jan 18, 2024
Baton Rouge-Linda Dunetz Ansley Noland, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA., transitioned peacefully at home to well-deserved eternal rest, on January 18, 2024. Pink was her favorite color and she loved people and home decorating. She began her career in banking operations then moved to bank software sales and implementations. Finally in her later years she used her talents and...
Shirley Arceneaux
Jan 16, 2024
Shirley Smith Arceneaux, passed away on January 16, 2024, in Gonzales, at the age of 89. She was born on July 22, 1934.
Mrs. Arceneaux was a devout Catholic and had a deep love for her husband and family. She was a homemaker and loved to bowl, play cards, and read.
She is survived by her son,...
Frederick Miller
Jan 5, 2024
Frederick “Fred” Charles Miller passed away on January 5, 2024, at the age of 76. He was born in Caribou, Maine on January 6, 1947, and resided in Baton Rouge for the last 50 years. Fred is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sandra “Kay” Hazel Miller; son, Andrew Miller; daughter-in-law, Anne Miller; grandsons, Jean-Paul and Tucker Miller; brothers,...
Harriet Ann Parrott Ardoin
Dec 29, 2023
Harriet Ann Parrott Ardoin was born November 13, 1930, in Eunice, LA. She passed away on December 29, 2023, at the age of 93.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Stagg Parrott and Culberta Baker Parrott; brothers, William, Richard, and John (Jack); sister, Betty; two infant sons, Shawn Dale Ardoin and Dominy Dale Ardoin; and daughter-in-law...
Angeline Merchant
Dec 19, 2023
Angeline L. Merchant was born on July 14, 1958, in Primavera, Paraguay. She peacefully passed away on December 19, 2023, at her home in Prairieville, LA.
She dedicated her life to helping others as a Registered Nurse, working tirelessly the last 10 years at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center.
Angeline is survived by her husband,...
Mary Broussard
Dec 15, 2023
In Loving Memory of Isabelle “Belle” Mary Boudreaux Broussard, A devoted wife, sister, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully Friday, December 15, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was 95.
Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, Wednesday, December 20, 2023, from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. Visiting at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Prairieville, on Thursday, December 21, 2023, from...
Wendy Costanza
Dec 7, 2023
Wendy Lynn Costanza passed away December 6th, 2023, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center at the age of 47. She was born in New Orleans on January 26th, 1976.
Wendy was a loving mother, wife and sister.
She is survived by her husband, Vincent J Costanza, Jr.; children, Dana Guillory Lawless (Daniel Lawless), Vincent "Vinny" Costanza III,...
Elizabeth Maxine Joiner “Big Granny”
Nov 27, 2023
Elizabeth Maxine Joiner “Big Granny” passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at her residence in Prairieville at the age of 93. She was born on August 7, 1930, in Pensacola, FL.
Big Granny is survived by her 2 children, Joyce, and Pamela; 3 grandchildren, Amy and Charley Pons, Will, plus 2 others; 5 great-grandchildren, Charley, Jr, Chelsea, Chance, Amber...
Marilyn “Sue” Diez Lanoux
Nov 12, 2023
Marilyn “Sue” Diez Lanoux, 88, of Dutchtown, Louisiana passed away November 12, 2023. She was born December 9, 1934, to the late Ulysses and Mary Diez.
She is preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children, Armond “Cookie” Hull; two sons, Ritchie Hull, and Randy Hull; siblings, Giovanni Singletary, Sterling Diez, Uton Diez,...
Gayle Hebert Kling
Nov 9, 2023
Gayle Hebert Kling lost her battle with Alzheimer’s on November 9th, 2023. She was born on December 18, 1943, in Weber City, Gonzales La. She has resided in Dutchtown for over 50 years since marring her husband Shafter Kling.
Gayle is survived by her husband Shafter Kling and her youngest sister Angela Babin & husband Kane and by her...
Doris LeBlanc
Nov 1, 2023
Doris Braud LeBlanc, known as “Mimi” to her family, passed away on November 1, 2023, at the age of 100. She was born on July 23, 1923, and was a Gonzales native and a resident at Francois Bend Senior Living.
She was a retired cosmetologist, a homemaker, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.
She is survived...
Luke Ducote
Oct 29, 2023
Luke B. Ducote passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the age of 80. He was born January 31, 1943, in Plaucheville, Louisiana to Milburn and Nay-Dee Ducote. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1960 to 1964.
One of Luke’s passions in life was photography. He was a photographer at the Times...
Lindy Reeves Fordham
Oct 23, 2023
Lindy Reeves Fordham, age 46, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at her home. A resident of Ruston, LA and native of Luling, LA, Lindy attended Nicholls State University and obtained her master’s degree in Education from Our Lady of Holy Cross College. Lindy pursued a career in education and found joy and fulfillment in teaching children with severe/profound...
Tyler Joseph Blazier
Sep 30, 2023
Tyler Joseph Blazier, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of St. Amant, LA passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the age of 27. Tyler will be remembered for his contagious laugh and sense of humor. Tyler had a big heart and was a hard worker. He enjoyed fishing, loved being outdoors and spending his free time with...
Martha Martina Rayburn
Sep 8, 2023
Martha Martina Rayburn passed away on September 8, 2023, in Baton Rouge at the age of 97. She was born on July 20, 1926, in New Orleans.
She is survived by her 2 sons, David Rayburn (Mary) and Mark Rayburn (Laurie); 3 daughters, Sandra Lee Scott, Donna Loflin (David), and Teresa Rayburn (David); 1 brother, Rosario Martina;...
Miller Lambeth Shamburger
Sep 6, 2023
Miller Lambeth Shamburger was taken from us suddenly on Wednesday Sept 6, 2023. He was reunited with God and his loving spouse of over 50 years. He was 88 years old and a resident of St. Amant, Louisiana.
He proudly served our country in two different branches of the service, first as a United States Marine, and then as...
Mervin P. Young, Sr.
Sep 3, 2023
Mervin P. Young, Sr., passed away on September 3, 2023, in Baton Rouge. He was born on August 21, 1928, in Sorrento, LA.
He served our country for 30 years in the United States Air Force.
Mr. Young is survived by his children from his first wife, Evelyn Ann Cambre: their 4 children are Milinda...