Obituaries

Denise Renee" Faust

Denise Renee" Faust

Jun 27, 2025

Denise Renee’ Faust was born on September 27, 1961 in Many, LA. She passed away on June 27, 2025 in Baton Rouge, LA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Elbert Faust and Minnie Jane (Moss) Faust and brothers, Doyle Faust, Benny Faust and Michael Faust.

She is survived by daughter, Patience Harvey of Baton Rouge, LA; grandchildren, Kayson Gaines...

Rose Burton Braud

Rose Burton Braud

Jun 27, 2025

Rose Burton Braud, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025, at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA at 5:02 a.m. She was born on March 24, 1935, in New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gonzales, LA. She was a housewife.

Visiting at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant, LA,...

Eldon Daniel Screws, Sr.

Eldon Daniel Screws, Sr.

Jun 26, 2025

Eldon Daniel Screws Sr. passed away from natural causes at The Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jackson, Louisiana on June 26, 2025.

Eldon was born on April 10, 1933, in Holly Bluff, Mississippi, the oldest son of the late Robert Clair and Josephine Isabelle Screws. Preceded in death by his brothers Ray, Jerry, Bo, Jimmy, sister Dolly and grandson Danny.

Upon graduation...

John Clark Allen

John Clark Allen

Jun 18, 2025

John Clark Allen passed away on June 18, 2025, in Alexandria, LA. He was born on May 2, 1948, in Lutcher, LA.

Clark is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Gatis Allen, brother, Kerry Allen, sister, Laurie Allen Perck, and brother-in-law, Kevin Duplessis.

He is survived by his siblings, Keith Allen (Elaine), Shelia Ruesgeh, Lorna Allen, Malcolm Allen, Marla Duplessis,...

Cy Rawls

Cy Rawls

Jun 16, 2025

A native of Virginia and a resident of Louisiana since 1966, Ms. Rawls was affectionately known as Cy. She worked as a graphic artist at Exxon Baton Rouge Refinery and was sole proprietor of Industrial Graphics. Cy left Louisiana in 1988 to work for the Central Intelligence Agency in Washington, DC. In 1996, she returned to Baton Rouge and was...

Mikelyn A. Caballero

Mikelyn A. Caballero

Jun 12, 2025

Mikelyn A. Caballero

March 29, 1961 - June 12, 2025

On Thursday, June 12, 2025, Mikelyn A. Caballero passed away unexpectedly at her home at the age of 64. She was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. She was a former employee of several local Casinos, but her true calling was caring for both sick and...

Faith Viavattine

Faith Viavattine

May 24, 2025

Faith Viavattine (née Haydel), born on September 8, 1976, in Baton Rouge and raised in St. Amant Louisiana, passed away suddenly on May 24, 2025, at the age of 48. Faith was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a cherished daughter, sister, and friend.

She is survived by her beloved husband, John Viavattine; her three adored children, Somer Civello, Rylie...

Laura Lea Strickland

Laura Lea Strickland

May 24, 2025

Laura Lea Strickland, 63, beloved daughter, sister and aunt, was called to her eternal home on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Laura, daughter of Donald and Thelma Strickland, was born on September 4, 1961. She was raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana but later moved to San Antonio, TX to receive her BBS from Texas Bible Institute. She loved serving the Lord...

David Donald Claypool

David Donald Claypool

May 16, 2025

David Donald Claypool, 83, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Gonzales Health Care Center on May 16, 2025.

Born in Kalispell, Montana, on May 22, 1941, to Donald and Helen Claypool, David graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a degree in Chemical Engineering, later earning a Master’s from Rice University and an MBA...

Earnest Kinneth Cook

Earnest Kinneth Cook

May 16, 2025

But for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.

Joshua 25:15

Earnest Kinneth Cook of Gonzales, LA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 16, 2025. Kinneth is survived by his three children, daughter, Pamela Rena Cook Ballenger and husband Chris, grandchildren, Christopher Macaluso and wife Teresa, Dustin Duplessis and Tiffany Duplessis; son, Marc Allen Cook...

William "Willie" Paul Melancon

William "Willie" Paul Melancon

May 12, 2025

William “Willie” Paul Melancon, 91, of St. Amant, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Katy, Texas with his daughter by his side. Willie was born in Wadesboro, Louisiana to Lydia Hebert and Gustave Melancon on January 17, 1934.

Willie worked tirelessly as a welder and insulator at surrounding plants near Gonzales, LA. He enjoyed dancing, gardening, music,...

Argelie Moran Bourgeois

Argelie Moran Bourgeois

May 6, 2025

Argelie “Gee” Moran Bourgeois, a resident of St. Amant, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the age of 90. She was an active member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church for many years most notably serving as a leader of the Bereavement Committee providing food for families in mourning. She was also a...

Evelyn K. Passero

Evelyn K. Passero

May 3, 2025

Evelyn K. Passero,

A native of Chalmette and a resident of Gonzales, passed away on May 3, 2025. She was 80 years old.

She was known for her sewing skills, and she loved to share her talent with family and friends for memorable events, such as weddings and costume parties. She enjoyed playing cards with friends, social gatherings with the “Chalmations”, and...

Bonnie Hodgeson Buratt

Bonnie Hodgeson Buratt

Apr 29, 2025

Bonnie Hodgeson Buratt passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the age of 89. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Leycester Porter Buratt; two daughters, Bonita Bignar (Chip) and Melinda Buratt; son Nathan Buratt (Belinda); granddaughter, Brigette Spohrer (John); three grandsons, Jason Bignar, Kasey Krch (Katrina), and Kyle Krch; three great-granddaughters, Alyssa and Alaina Spohrer, and...

Steven E. Lockwood

Steven E. Lockwood

Apr 25, 2025

Steven Lockwood, aged 70, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. He was born on January 28, 1955, in Kinder, LA to Freddie (Chapman) and Harold Lockwood, Jr. He graduated from Nicholls State University with a degree in Radio Communications and was commissioned into the Army as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1978, serving at Ft. Bragg. He was married to...

Madeline Elaine Monroe

Madeline Elaine Monroe

Apr 23, 2025

Madeline Elaine Thompson Monroe passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 80. She was born July 15, 1944, in Jersey City, New Jersey to Jessie Lee Thompson and Madeline Fagley Thompson. Madeline earned her master’s degree in health administration from St. Joseph’s College. She worked as a registered nurse for many years, ultimately retiring from the...

Jerry W. Odom, Sr.

Jerry W. Odom, Sr.

Apr 18, 2025

Jerry W. Odom Sr., 72, passed away surrounded by his family, on April 18, 2025, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge.

He was born on December 19, 1952, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the son of Morris Jack and Billie Jean (Brummett) Odom. A lifelong resident of Gonzales, Jerry graduated from East Ascension High School in the class...

Mary L. Puderer Adams

Mary L. Puderer Adams

Apr 14, 2025

We loved our mom, Mary L. Puderer Adams. She was born in Jefferson, LA on March 9, 1934. She died at home at the age of 91 in Maurepas, LA on April 14, 2025.

God blessed us with a mom who had an incredible attitude towards life. She married our dad, Russell J. Adams, a military man, in New Orleans in...

Barbara G. Floyd

Barbara G. Floyd

Apr 14, 2025

Barbara G. Floyd, a resident of Gonzales, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 76. She was born on March 4, 1949, in Natchez, MS.

Barbara is survived by her daughter Charity Faith Fife; son-in-law, Chris Fife; grandson, Tristun Fife and Lindsey; granddaughter, Ivey Fife, great-granddaughter, Sunny Fife; brother, Robert “Bobby” Hunt; sisters, Sandra Galtier and Glenda Sanger;...

Frankie Ray Vicknair

Frankie Ray Vicknair

Apr 13, 2025

Frankie Ray Vicknair departed this world on April 13, 2025, just shy of his 68th birthday. He has joined his beloved mother Alve Vicknair, father Alvin "Buck" Vicknair, and grandson Gavin Scott Vicknair in eternal peace.

Frankie is survived by his loving partner Danny Stiles; his children Lauren Stevens and Brandon Vicknair; his cherished bonus children Amy Stiles Icenogle, Aaron Stiles,...