Obituaries

Carolyn Ardoin

Aug 9, 2024

Carolyn Joy Grice Ardoin passed away peacefully the morning of August 9th, 2024, at the age of 77. She was surrounded by her beloved family and best friend and will be missed dearly.

Carolyn was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on September 15, 1946, the daughter of Walter Edgar Grice and Sylvia Thibodeaux Grice, the sister of Walter Thomas Grice,...

Kay Tengler

Jul 21, 2024

Mrs. Kay Gloria Tengler passed away on Sunday, July 21st , 2024, at Baton Rouge General Hospital at the age of 81 years old.

She was preceded in death by her parents, August and Irene Brensike and her sister, Kathee, and her beloved husband, James L. Tengler.

Kay is survived by her children, son, Kenneth Tibbils and Anita Kennedy and daughter, Kristi...

Donna Danna

Jul 6, 2024

Donna Lynn Danna, 64 years old, passed away July 6th, 2024, at her residence in Gonzales. She was born on March 3, 1960, in New Orleans.

Donna is survived by her mother, Dora Wilkerson; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer Lynn MacDonald and Harmon MacDonald, Jr.; and grandchildren, Baylee and Braedon MacDonald.

She is preceded in death by her father, Carl Wilkerson.

A Celebration of...

Wanda Gayle Brannon

Jun 28, 2024

Wanda Gayle Brannon,

Born on February 1, 1951, she was 73 years old. A native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana. She passed away on Friday, June 28th2024 at 10:30 A.M. in Denham Springs. The family would like to thank the staff at Harvest Manor for providing her with great care. Wanda is survived by her brother, James...

Barney Neal

Jun 20, 2024

Barney Joseph Neal Sr., fondly known as Papa to his grandchildren, peacefully passed away on June 20th, 2024, at the age of 75. Born in Eunice, LA on November 29th, 1948, Barney's life was characterized by love, laughter, and unwavering dedication.

Barney is reunited in death with his beloved wife, Barbara Jean Allen Neal, his parents Robert Marvin Neal and Anna...

Terri Lynn Bourque Norwood

Jun 15, 2024

Terri Lynn Bourque Norwood

A resident of St. Amant, she died on June 15th, 2024, in Baton Rouge. She was a retired employee of the Department of Health and Hospitals. She is survived by a daughter, Skye Norwood of St. Amant; one son and daughter-in-law, Benjamin “Ben” and Rebekah “Bek” Norwood of Prairieville; a stepdaughter and step-son-in-law, Shantel, and Kenneth Whetstone...

Robert Mire

May 25, 2024

Robert "Bobby" J. Mire, a resident of Gonzales, passed away May 25th, 2024, at his residence at the age of 74. He was born September 16, 1949, in Union, LA.

Bobby was an avid fisherman, golfer, and hunter. He could fix anything that he worked on. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and will be missed by...

Concetta “Connie” Guidry

May 19, 2024

Concetta “Connie” Guidry loved her family fiercely until her death on May 19, 2024, at 87 years old. Though she played many roles in her life including wife, mother, sister, friend, and employee, her favorite was that of “Nonna,” an Italian matriarchal figure charged with guiding, advising, worrying about, and loving all those in her family.

Connie was born and grew...

Janice Stevenson Yarbrough

May 12, 2024

Janice S. Yarbrough, a resident of Prairieville, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Baton Rouge General Hospital.  She was 72 years old.

 

She is survived by Mary R. LeSage; her son Ryan N. Perroux and wife Cat; her grandson Sabastian A. Perroux; and her granddaughter Nancy E. Perroux.  She is also survived by her fur baby, Biskit.  

 

Janice is...

Jon Kelly Morgan

May 10, 2024

Jon K. Morgan passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the age of 56. 

He was preceded in death by his father Larry H Morgan.  Jon is survived by his daughter Devon Morgan, his mother Paulina Martin, his brother Larry Morgan, his uncle Jason Douglas Morgan, and his cousins, Sharon Davis and Raymond Cryer.  He is also survived by his...

Gregg Richard Wyllie

May 10, 2024

Gregg Richard Wyllie, son of Albert F. Wyllie and Gwendolene Hay Wyllie, died on May 10, 2024, in Gonzales, Louisiana. Gregg was born on January 17, 1954, in Jos, Nigeria, where his parents were serving as educational missionaries, running the Igbaja Teacher Training College. When Gregg was almost two years old, he contracted cerebral malaria which left him brain damaged....

Paulette Smith Mohamed

May 9, 2024

Paulette Rebecca Smith Mohamed passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the age of 79.  She was born October 19, 1944, in Independence, Louisiana to Truitt Smith and Truitt Smith and Jorene Donahue.  Paulette was a medical transcriptionist, assisting doctors throughout the Baton Rouge area for more than 20 years.

 

She is survived by her loving husband of 24 years,...

Maria Bustos

May 7, 2024

Maria Bustos, a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana passed away on May 7, 2024, at the age of 93. She was born in San Benito, Texas to Juan Bustos and Brigida Arriaga.

Maria enjoyed reading, listening to music, sewing and gardening.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 20 years, Ramon Cabello; her daughters, Juana Cabello, and Ofelia Cabello;...

William Edward Lewis

May 6, 2024

William Edward Lewis (Billy) went to meet his Lord and Savior on May 6, 2024.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 62 years, Susanne Lambert Lewis; sister, Carolyn Lewis Lainey; brother, Henry Lewis; son, William E. Lewis, Jr. and wife, Robbin; daughter, Jennifer Lewis Walker and husband, Dwayne; six grandchildren, William Edward Lewis III (Trey) and wife, Keni, Robert Brett...

Goldie Stevens

May 6, 2024

Goldie Brou Stevens, born in Brusly-McCall, LA, on March 6, 1931, passed away on May 6, 2024, at the age of 93. Goldie is preceded in death by her husband, Murray Edward Stevens; parents, Andre A. Brou and Rose Cire Brou; sons, Mark A. Stevens and Gregg P. Stevens; and brother, Ronald Brou.She is survived by her daughter, Patrice Stevens Aiken;...

Kernest J. Lanoux, Jr. "Boo"

May 2, 2024

Kernest J. Lanoux, Jr. “Boo”, passed away May 2, 2024, at his residence in Gonzales, LA. He was born on April 30, 1943, in Dutchtown.

 

He served our country in the United States Navy and served in the Submarine Corps during the Cuban Missile Crisis.  He was a lifetime member of the American Legion.

 

Kernest is survived by his wife of 55...

Adam Blalock

Apr 26, 2024

In loving memory of Adam Blalock, a cherished member of the Gonzales, Louisiana community, who passed away on April 26, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and creativity. Born on November 23, 1980, Adam's vibrant spirit and kind heart touched the lives of all who knew him.

 

A connoisseur of art in all its forms, Adam found joy in collecting...

Kelly Elizabeth Pilley

Apr 25, 2024

Kelly Elizabeth Pilley, passed away April 25th, 2024, at the age of 60. She was born in White Castle, LA on July 27, 1963.

Kelly is survived by her son, Zachary Pilley and daughter, Amy Pilley. Granddaughters Callie and Emma Weatherford. And many grand nieces and nephews.

Sister, Jayne A. Bates, and husband David. 2 nieces, Brooke Joffrion & Ali Delarosa and husband...

John Barry Villar

Apr 24, 2024

John Barry Villar, a resident of French Settlement, passed away April 24th, 2024, at the age of 54. He was born October 11th, 1969, in Baton Rouge.

John loved spending time with his friends and family. He loved his church family at Victory Temple. John enjoyed working at the Arc of East Ascension and enjoyed Special Tuesday every summer. Most of...

Donald Wayne Yates. Sr.

Apr 20, 2024

Donald Wayne Yates, Sr., passed away at his residence in 

Gonzales on April 20th, 2024, at the age of 61. He was born August 16th, 1962, in Slidell.

He is survived by his children, Eleise, Donald Jr., Yvonne, John, Makailah, Kaleigh, and Kho’Lee, Chasity; grandchildren, Macklyn, Blakely, Cohen, Zaylee, Ledger, Stacie, Nicholas, Rodney, Joshua, Jayden, Raegan, Kingston, Harrison, Cameron, Tristin, Skyler, and Mason; and siblings, Man...