Obituaries

Ashley Rivet

Mar 13, 2025

Ashley Marie Rivet was born on August 3, 1987, and passed away on March 13, 2025, at the age of 37. She was a resident of Baton Rouge.

A Memorial Service for Ashley will be held Friday, March 21, 2025, from 9:00 am – 10:30 am at Acacia Church, 10051 Siegen Ln., Baton Rouge, LA 70810.

Burial Services following at Roselawn Memorial...

Frank Howard Shewmake, Sr.

Mar 8, 2025

Frank Howard Shewmake, Sr.,  passed away March 8, 2025, He was born May 21, 1941, in Burlington, IA. He was a resident of Prairieville, LA. Frank worked at Shell as an Oil Operator, he also worked at Prairieville Middle School as a bus aid.

Frank was preceded in death by his father Robert Milton Shewmake of Burlington, IA.; his mother Edna...

Karl Wayne Fontenot

Feb 24, 2025

Karl Wayne Fontenot passed away peacefully at his home in Prairieville, on Monday, February 24th, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 6, 1943, in Eunice to Weston & Geraldine Fontenot. 

Karl is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mona Hebert Fontenot; daughter, Danae (John) and son, Adam (Megan), 5 grandchildren, Sarah,...

Ann Sylvia Johnson Pedescleaux

Feb 22, 2025

 

Ann Pedescleaux, age 95, passed away on Saturday morning, February 22, 2025, at Gonzales Healthcare Center. A resident of Darrow, LA and native of Cheneyville, LA. She served in the Education field in Ascension Parish for more than 25 years as a School Teacher and once retired continued as a Substitute Teacher for another 15 years....

Judy Pauline Babin Cook

Feb 10, 2025

Judy Pauline Babin Cook, age 82, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. A resident and native of Prairieville, LA. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister.

Visiting at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Prairieville, LA on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. celebrated by Rev. Andrew Merrick....

Cecil C. Ellis

Jan 24, 2025

Cecil C. Ellis passed away January 24, 2025, at his residence in St. Amant, LA at the age of 79. He was born on December 29, 1945, in Satsuma, LA.

 Cecil is survived by his children, Veronica Lawson (Allan), Dessie Kressman (Kenneth), Robert Ellis (Tonya), and Aaron Ellis; grandchildren, Ashton, Robbie, Cameron, and Caleb; great-grandchildren, Rossi, Benjamin, and Caselyn; and sisters,...

Dustin "Duddy" Drago

Jan 6, 2025

Dustin "Duddy" Drago of Baton Rouge, born February 1, 1982, passed away on January 6, 2025, at the age of 42.

He was a beloved husband, dad, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He is survived by his loving parents, Daryl and Debbie Drago; son Talon C. Drago; stepsons, Aiden, Jaxx, and Jett Diez; brother and sister-in-law, Darren and Hayley Drago;...

Amy E. Aldridge

Jan 4, 2025

Amy E. Aldridge, passed away on January 4th, 2025, at the age of 64.

Amy retired from Ascension Parish Library after 42 years. She loved to read books and travel with her friends and family.

Amy is survived by her sisters, Nancy Aldridge, Tassy Aldridge, and Trudy Parrish; brother and sister-in-law, Troy and Penny Aldridge; brother-in-law, Jerry Justice; 8 nieces and nephews;...

Johnny "Tee John" Harms, Jr.

Jan 1, 2025

Johnny "Tee John" Harms Jr.

August 13, 1953 - January 1, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Johnny N. Harms Jr., 71, of Geismar, Louisiana. He passed away in his home after a courageous battle with cancer on January 1, 2025, surrounded by loving family members.

Born on August 13, 1953, in Wessington, South Dakota, Johnny...

Doloris Elaine Rice

Dec 22, 2024

Doloris Elaine Rice, age 93, peacefully passed away at her home in Prairieville, LA on December 22, 2024. She was born in Longview, TX, and eventually settled in Prairieville, LA in 1966 where she spent the rest of her life. Doloris’s primary occupation was as a wife, mother (grandmother), and homemaker.

Services will be held at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W....

Michael Paul Roussa

Dec 20, 2024

Michael Paul Russa, a resident of St. Amant, LA, passed away at OLOL-Ascension on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the age of 60.

He is survived by his siblings, Peter Roussa and wife Janice of Oak Ridge, TN, Thomas Roussa and wife Valeda, of Gonzales, Claude Roussa, of Castle Rock, CO, of Prairieville, Vickie Roussa, of Gonzales, Camilla...

Mildred G. “Mimi” Lavigne

Dec 10, 2024

Mildred G. "Mimi" Lavigne passed away December 10, 2024, at her residence in Gonzales, LA, at the age of 80. She was born August 13, 1944, in Somerville, MA.

She was a retired accountant with the Cracker Barrel Convenience Store and a member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Gonzales.

Mrs. Lavigne is survived by her husband, John "Ed" Lavigne, daughters and...

Richard Everett Ricker

Dec 10, 2024

He was born in Corinna, Maine February 2, 1944. A loving father and grandfather, he died Tuesday, December 10, 2024, surrounded by family and friends at the Ochsner Intensive Care Unit in Baton Rouge after a short but valiant fight with pulmonary fibrosis complicated by pneumonia.

He will always be remembered for his passion and love of family, friends, golfing, tinkering,...

Morgan Richoux

Dec 5, 2024

Morgan J. Richoux, passed away at 4:00 pm on December 5th, 2024, at his home.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Joyce I. Richoux, son, Michael Ambrose (wife Lisa), daughters, Tammy Biewer (husband Pat), Karen Ambrose, Heather Richoux, and Shannon Owens (husband Mark).

Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren, as well...

Arthur Lawrence Ducote

Nov 29, 2024

Arthur Lawrence Ducote, a resident of Akers, LA, passed away Friday, November 29th, 2024, in Madisonville, LA at the age of 83. He was born on June 18th, 1941, in New Orleans.

He served our country in the United States Air Force and was retired from Ormet.

He is survived by his children, Randy Ducote and wife Nikki, Angie McNeil and husband...

Sharon Kay Skinner

Nov 23, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Sharon Kay Skinner on November 23, 2024, at the age of 80. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and respected local business owner.

Born on March 15, 1944, in Bryan, TX, and raised in Wilson, Oklahoma, Sharon was the cherished daughter of Clara and Vernon Adams. As the owner of The Horn...

Monica A. LeBlanc

Nov 19, 2024

Monica A. LeBlanc, a resident of Geismar, passed away November 19th, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born on May 4th, 1940, in New Orleans.

She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Dufresne (Irma); sons, Dennis Dufresne, Sr. (Heather), and Michael Dufresne; grandchildren, Britany Dufresne, Stephen Dufresne, and Dennis Dufresne, Jr.; step-granddaughter, Natalia Ceciliano; great-grandchildren, Annabel Daigle,...

William "Zebbie" Rolls, Sr.

Nov 18, 2024

William "Zebbie" Rolls, Sr., 69, of Denham Springs, LA, went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2024.

Born on January 11, 1955, Zebbie was known for his kind heart, infectious laughter, love for motorcycles, and singing karaoke. He was a devoted partner to Cecil Hart, his lifelong companion and best friend.

Zebbie is survived by his daughters: Stephanie Noto Slack...

Eric Randal Hammett

Nov 15, 2024

Eric Randal Hammett was born September 29, 1969, in Baton Rouge Louisiana and passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024. He is survived by his dad, Armond Pete Poirrier and mom, Carolyn Christeen Hammett Cowart and stepfather Jesse Cowart. His brothers and their wives Gregory Wayne and Amy Poirrier and Kevin Andre and Lisa Poirrier. His nephews and nieces: Joshua...

Ella Mae "Mae" Fontenot

Nov 1, 2024

Ella Mae "Mae" Fontenot, 94, of Maurepas, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in Las Vegas on Friday, November 1, 2024, with her loved ones nearby. Born on April 28, 1930, to Decatur and Maude Phillips Parsons, Mae was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.

Mae was a homemaker who dedicated her life to caring for her family. She had a deep...