Obituaries

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,...

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...

Norris "Bubblegum" Arnold

Oct 24, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Norris Edward Arnold (Buster, Bubblegum and more fondly known as Gramps) Born, 2/9/1946, Norris passed away peacefully on 10/24/24. He was a life-long resident of Galvez/Prairieville. 

Norris is proceeded in death by his parents, Wilmer and Olee Ferguson Arnold, a daughter Dana Michelle Arnold, a daughter in law Kelly Johnson...

Barbara Mae Bergeron May

Oct 22, 2024

Barbara Mae Bergeron May, affectionately known as "Sugar," was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as the fourth child of Theodore and Agnes Ricard Bergeron on August 5, 1927. Her rich African American Creole heritage dates back to colonial Louisiana in the 1700's. Barbara was baptized at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She was a graduate of St. Francis Xavier High...

Charles E. Rolls

Oct 18, 2024

Friday, October 18th, 2024, Charles E Rolls, a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at the age of 77. Charles was born on January 27th, 1947. He was a hard working man who enjoyed riding motorcycles and watching westerns. His passion was hunting and his love for his family.

He is survived by daughter, Ida M Bourgeois; Daughter-in-law, Maria...

R.C. "Rob" Baze, Jr.

Oct 13, 2024

R.C. "Rod" Baze, Jr. a long-time employee with Shell Chemical.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Baze; stepson, Derek Nystrom; daughters, Tahnee Baze, Desiree Savoy (husband Mike); sister, Virgina Baze; grandchildren, Nick Pupera (wife Megan), Daisy Savoy; great granddaughter, Sophie Pupera, and nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Saturday, October 19th, 2024, at Ascension Funeral...

Ray Paul Mayers

Oct 9, 2024

Ray Paul Mayers, 75, lifelong resident of St. Amant "Duckroost" passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on 10/09/2024. Ray was well known as a cherished and respected educator in the field of Agriscience and was the FFA advisor at St. Amant High School for 30 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed tinkering on his Model A...

Tonya Lynn Folks

Oct 9, 2024

Tonya Lynn Folks passed away after a long battle with cancer on October 9th, 2024, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was born on February 19th, 1976. She was a resident of Gonzales.

Tonya is survived by her daughters, Tyler Dauzat and Trinity Latham; sister, Gina Folks; brother, Terry Folks; grandchildren, Hayden Lessard, Zayden Lessard, Za’niya Dauzat, Gaige Lessard, Hayzlee...

Doris Daily Lee Matherne

Oct 7, 2024

Doris Daily Lee Matherne, age 83, passed away at 1:25 PM on Monday, October 7, 2024, at OLOL Ascension. Born on April 16, 1941, in Galveston, Texas, Doris was a proud native of Galveston and a long-time resident of Sorrento, Louisiana.

A devoted caregiver, Doris was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Her passions for faith and family defined her...

Paul Blaine Viccellio

Sep 20, 2024

Paul Blaine Viccellio, 62, of Baton Rouge, passed away at Ochsner Medical Center, on September 20, 2024. He was born on June 28, 1964, in Baton Rouge.

He was a pipefitter with Turner industries.

Paul is survived by his daughter, Casey and her spouse, Richard; brothers, Darren and his spouse, Kim, and Steven; granddaughters, Amaralee and Evelynn; grandson, Sterling;...

Ray Cuvillier

Sep 20, 2024

Ray Cuvillier Jr., loving husband, father and grandfather was born on November 2, 1961, and died on September 20, 2024. He was 62 years old. He was born in Morgan City, Louisiana and lived in Gonzales, Louisiana. He graduated from Maurepas High School in 1980.

Ray lived life to the fullest. He was an avid outdoors man who...

Gwendolyn (Gwynn) Webb Verbois

Sep 13, 2024

Gwendolyn (Gwynn) Webb Verbois went to be with her Lord on Friday, September 13, 2024, at home. She was born March 29, 1926, and was a graduate of Dutchtown High School in Geismar, La.

She taught private piano lessons for 59 years to almost 600 students, first in Baton Rouge and later in Gonzales and Prairieville. She served the Lord in...

Mary Caroline Legere Ott

Sep 11, 2024

Mary Caroline Legere Ott was born July 29, 1935 in Port Elgin, New Brunswick, Canada, and lived in Baton Rouge, LA until she left this world and was welcomed in to the waiting arms of her Jesus on the evening of September 11, 2024 at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her parents Alyre and Clarice...

Bobby Savoy

Aug 31, 2024

Bobby Michael Savoy passed away on August 31, 2024, at the age of 71. He was a lifelong resident of Ascension Parish, graduate of East Ascension High School, and a member of the Local Carpenter's Union. He enjoyed spending time with his family, managing several small businesses, cooking, and was an avid outdoorsman. He will be remembered for his faith...

Ray Alton Goodrich III

Aug 26, 2024

Ray Alton Goodrich III

October 23, 1959- August 26, 2024

Ray Alton Goodrich III of Prairieville, LA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and children at the age of 64 on Monday, August 26, 2024. He was born October 23, 1959, to Ray Alton Goodrich Jr and Carol Burge Goodrich in Cordell, OK. Ray grew up in the New Orleans...

James Allen (Jimmy) Bankhead

Aug 24, 2024

James Allen (Jimmy) Bankhead, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 after a brief illness. He was born on May 9, 1940, in Port Arthur, Texas, to James and Hattie Bankhead. In 1946, he moved with his family to Baton Rouge, where he grew up and resided most of his life.

He graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1958. He...

Laura Lea Morris Lytle

Aug 16, 2024

August 28, 1937 - August 16, 2024

Laura Lea Morris Lytle peacefully passed away at the age of 86 years on August 16,2024, while in the presence of her loving family and close friends. She leaves a legacy of love, kindness, prayer and hard work centered around a deep faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and commitment to family.

She was born...