Obituaries

Jul 21, 2022

Clara Marie Rodrigue Milano, born on March 27, 1935, in Donaldsonville, La.  She is 87 years old. She graduated from St. Vincent Institute now known as Ascension Catholic High School, she was Valedictorian of her 1952 class.  She grew up helping the Nuns and anyone who needed her help.  She went to work at the Court House in Donaldsonville, after graduating, and...

Jul 17, 2022

ROBERT,  SHELBY  JOSEPH  “COACH”

Shelby J. Robert, 83, former superintendent of Ascension Parish Schools, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at his home in Gonzales, LA. He was born on December 24, 1938, in Donaldsonville, LA.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Elynda Gayle Willis Robert, daughter Melinda Gayle Robert, sister...

Jul 13, 2022

Ollie G. “Laddie” Elkins, Jr. was born on November 11, 1942, in Columbia, MS. He passed away peacefully at his home in Livingston, LA, on July 13th at 3:45pm. He was a lifetime member of A.B.A.T.E. of Louisiana and a spokesperson for I.N.C.O.M. He served in the United States Air Force and was a successful supervisor at TRIAD Chemical....

Jul 8, 2022

Wilbert Paul Braud, age 96, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2022.  The son of Edward Braud, Jr. and Virginia Gautreau Braud, he was born in Gonzales on June 26, 1926.  Known by many as "Beet", he worked at Gonzales Motor Co. and Braud's Auto Parts from which he ran the Greyhound Bus Station.  Illness in the family required...

Jul 7, 2022

Edna Mae Richardson Guedry, 95, was born in Livingston Parish on March 9, 1927. She grew up in Sorrento and resided in St. Amant, LA. She passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on July 7, 2022.

Edna was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother as well as a humble and faithful...

Jul 2, 2022

Phillip Kirk (Fomp) Babin passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022.  He was 65 years old. He was a native and resident of Gonzales.  He is preceded in death by his father, John Mervin Babin, and mother, Julia Faye Dupuy.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Elinor (Pug) Landry Babin, daughter Kristy Babin Schexnayder, son-in-law...

Jun 26, 2022

Eddie Faye McCain-Hingle, 92, passed away at her home in Prairieville, LA, on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

Eddie Faye Stewart was born May 24, 1930, in Beaumont, Texas, the daughter of Charles Bogan Stewart and Nannie Ernie Eakin. Although Eddie Faye lived in several places like Texas, Mississippi, and Florida, she was a true Louisiana girl at heart....

Jun 19, 2022

You Will Be Missed

Ginnifer Gayle Ballard (GiGi), of Geismar, Louisiana passed away on

Sunday, June 19th, 2022 at the age of 48. Ginnifer was born  March 15th,

1974 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

She loved her family with all her heart. She was an incredible mother,

daughter, sister, and...

Jun 15, 2022

God’s garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best. On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, Howard Wallace, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend passed away at the age of 62, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after losing his courageous battle with cancer.

Howard was born on December 30, 1959, in Mount Vernon, IL to Jake...

Jun 2, 2022

Jesse G. York, Jr. received his angel wings on June 3, 2022, to join his lovely wife, Louise. God brought them together for over 59 years and now they are joined together again in heaven. Jesse was born on April 24, 1928, in Gilbert, LA.

Jesse served our country in the United States Navy. He retired from...

May 28, 2022

Carol Diana Damon

November 5, 1946 – May 28, 2022

Carol Diana Damon, 75, formerly of Kokomo, IN passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 at her home in Prairieville, LA surrounded by her family.

Carol was born November 5, 1946, in Evansville, IN the daughter of Arletta (Harris) Williams & Robert H. Williams....

May 27, 2022

Thelma George Strickland, 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was called to her eternal home on Friday, May 27, 2022. She entered this world on February 25, 1935 born to Andrew and Goldie George in Tickfaw Louisiana. She never met a stranger and will always be remembered for her faith in Jesus, love for His Church, and celebrating...

May 26, 2022

Larry Paul Villeneuve, Jr., a resident of Gonzales, passed away on May 26, 2022, in Baton Rouge at the age of 61. He was born on September 22, 1960.

He is survived by his wife, Jan Villeneuve; mother, Dorothy “Dot” James Villeneuve; daughters, Ashlee Villeneuve and Falynn Rouyea; sons, Jared Villeneuve, Jade Villeneuve, and Spencer...

May 24, 2022

Carolyn Sue Sides Danburg, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away May 24, 2022, at the age of 81. She was born on October 22, 1940, in Baton Rouge.

Ms. Danburg was a member of Zoar Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Louisiana State University where she was an LSU Golden Girl and a...

May 13, 2022

Joseph Louis Henderson, a resident and native of Prairieville, LA, died Friday, May 13, 2022, at the age of 93, at Baton Rouge General Hospital at Mid-city under the care of Baton Rouge Hospice Butterfly Unit.

Louis was a loving and caring father, grandfather, friend and neighbor, a retired boiler maker, veteran of the United States Army...

Apr 30, 2022

Lois McNeese Holmes, 95, of Gonzales, LA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

Lois was born January 21, 1927, in Bogalusa, La. to the late Prentiss and Maude McNeese. She was married to Joseph Dempsey "J.D." Holmes Sr., for almost fifty years until his death in 2005. Lois was always proud to brag about being...

Apr 27, 2022

On April 27th, 2022, at 2:00 am, Roger J. Bourque, was tragically killed in a fatal accident near Snyder Rd. in St. Amant, LA. Roger was 64 years old and a native of Gonzales, LA.  He is the son of Mary T. Bourque and Leslie “Red” Bourque. He was an avid race car enthusiast and driver of his own...

Apr 24, 2022

Lisa Joi McLemore Tate, 70, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on April 24, 2022. Lisa was born in Cottonport and raised in Vidalia, La., but lived most of her life in Baton Rouge. She was an amazing mother to four children and numerous grandchildren. Lisa attended LSU and found a career working for ExxonMobil Refinery until her...

Apr 19, 2022

Ruth Ann Macaluso was born on January 21, 1948, in Wilkes Barre, PA to Raymond and Ruth Konetski. She passed away on April 19, 2022, in Baton Rouge.

Mrs. Macaluso is survived by her son, Brian Macaluso (wife Melanie Macaluso), son, Kevin Macaluso (wife Alana Macaluso); grandchildren, Darian Buquet (wife Denise Buquet), Tyler Macaluso (wife Dakota Macaluso),...

Apr 10, 2022

Pansy Lee Michael Savoie Lambert (MeeMaw), 67, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on April 10, 2022. She entered this world on October 1, 1954 in Gonzalez, LA, born to Lyle Lionel and Elva Henderson Michael. She is survived by her mother Elva Michael; sister Nina Fogleman; daughters Erin Shelton, Charlotte Matherne, Sara Johnson; son Lionel...