Obituaries

Jan 9, 2022

Kermy Joseph Fontenot, went to his Heavenly Home on January 9th, 2022, at the age of 84, in Baton Rouge. He was a native of Ville Platte and Gonzales. He was a retired mechanic and former owner of Gonzales Starter and Alternator Rebuilder. He is survived by his two daughters, Melissa Brignac (Russell), and Debra Cox, son, Glenn Fontenot,...

Jan 3, 2022

Hazel Villar May

June 3, 1931 – January 3, 2022

Hazel went to be with Jesus from her home while surrounded by her family.  It was the fulfillment of her faith and her desire to be absent from the body that was wracked with pain and weakness to experience the wonders of her home in...

Jan 1, 2022

Alvin John Braud passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. He was born on December 3, 1951. He is survived by his wife Nancy Braud; his daughters, Kristina, husband Travis Thibodeaux, Tara, husband Brandon Landry; five grandchildren, Anderson, Dylan, and Darcy Thibodeaux, Alexander and Lilith Landry; best mother-in-law ever Creola Jones; sister Lydia, husband George Gutierrez; brother Warren Braud;...

Dec 16, 2021

Felix Jules Arceneaux passed away on December 16, 2021. He was born on April 8, 1943, in Baton Rouge. He was 78 years old.

Felix is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann D. Arceneaux, daughters, Marilyn Ann Arceneaux and Lisa Ann Anderson and son-in-law, Tim, son, Dale Wayne Arceneaux and daughter-in-law, Kelley, grandchildren, Melanie Michelle Greenlee and...

Dec 15, 2021

Allen Wesley Randall, Sr., went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 10:25 am, surrounded by his loving family at his home.  He was born on January 28, 1934, and was 87 years old, a native of Clayton, LA, and a resident of Prairieville, LA.  He was a faithful member of Victory Temple Church.

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Dec 15, 2021

Purvis Hebert, 91, passed away peacefully at his home on December 15, 2021. Visitation will be at Ascension Funeral Home Wednesday, December 22, 2021, from 5-9 pm with rosary at 6 pm. Visitation will also be at St. Theresa of Avila Church in Gonzales La. on December 23, 2021, from 9-11 am with mass to follow. Born on May 10, 1930, Purvis was...

Nov 18, 2021

Katherine “Kat” Danielle Stringer 33 of Geismar, LA

passed away on November 18, 2021, at her residence. Kat

was born on September 26, 1988, in Woodbridge, Va. Kat

had a big heart and was passionate about helping others,

so, she became a member of the Falmouth Fire Dept in...

Nov 17, 2021

Raymond Bruno Gautreau of Donaldsonville, La. born October 6, 1937, was called home to his final resting place on November 17, 2021. He was a retired attorney, enjoyed woodworking, culture, and travel, and lived a zestful life.  A Father, Grandfather, friend who will go on living in all of our hearts. He is preceded in death by his parents;...

Oct 18, 2021

Charles A. “Buddy” Daigle, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 18th, 2021, at his daughter’s home in Port Arthur, TX.

He served our country in the United States Navy and retired from Dixie Electric Company.

He is survived by two daughters, Vickie Rogers and husband, Dwayne, and Wendy Clifford and husband Sean L.;...

Oct 16, 2021

Robert L. "Bob" Gray III passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2021. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. He loved the outdoors, traveling, boating, playing golf, music and cinema, but most of all, spending time with his family. He is survived by his faithful wife of 52 years, Susan Gray and his...

Oct 3, 2021

Rowena Arceneaux Hampton “Rena” passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at 8:07 p.m. at the Butterfly Wing of Hospice of Baton Rouge. She was a native of St. Amant, LA, and a resident of Prairieville, LA. She was 94 years old, and a retired sitter for many years. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and...

Oct 2, 2021

Pasty D. and William “Bill” Ledbetter

Pasty passed away on August 13, 2021, at 2:07 a.m. at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center - Baton Rouge. She was 69 years old a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and a resident of Prairieville, LA. She is survived by four sisters; Janice Miller, Doris Bryant, Sheila Drummond, and Darlene LaRue....

Sep 27, 2021

John Nolan Guedry, Sr. passed away at 3:10 pm on Monday, September    27, 2021, at home in St. Amant, LA. He was 84 years old and a native of Ascension Parish. He was a retired salesman with Scott Equipment Co. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home at 426 W. New River Street in Gonzales, LA on Thursday, September...

Sep 17, 2021

Tyra Kay Cooper passed away Friday, September at 2:13 pm at Our Lady of the Lady Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born to Nelda Denham Cooper and Allen B. Cooper on August 24, 1970. She graduated from St. Amant High School and served a short time in the U.S. Marine Corps. She was a painter. Visiting...

Sep 14, 2021

Brian Thomas Sanders was born in Independence, Louisiana on April 13,1966 and passed away at the young age of 55 on September 14, 2021. Brian worked as a butcher and was dedicated to his job at Carters Supermarket in Denham Springs, Louisiana where he loved and laughed with his co-workers. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home on Sunday September 19, 2021...

Sep 6, 2021

Julia Faye Dupuy passed away at 1:24 pm Monday, September 6, 2021, at Gonzales Healthcare in Gonzales, LA.  She was 87 years old a native of Maurepas, LA, and a resident of St. Amant, LA. A private service will be held for the immediate family at a further date. She is survived by two daughters; Stephanie Frederic and husband...

Sep 5, 2021

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

Joshua 24:15.

Dorothy Lee Wall Cook of St. Amant, Louisiana went to meet her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 62 years, Ernest Kinneth Cook. She is also survived by their three...

Sep 2, 2021

Anthony James Graham passed away at 10:42 am Thursday September 2, 2021 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. He was 39 years old and a native and resident of Gonzales, LA. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 West New River St., Gonzales on Thursday September 16, 2021 from 9:00 am until service...

Aug 30, 2021

Kasey Jones Tatman, 45, of Gonzales, Louisiana, died August 30, 2021, at Our Lady of the Lakes. Kasey was born July 10, 1976, to Cherrie Flurry and Russell Flurry in Fort Riley, Kansas. Kasey was an accomplished NDE Weld Technician for CB&I for 11 years.  Shortly after that, she worked as the office manager at Ascension Towing and Recovery helping to...

Aug 24, 2021

Mary Lee Bates, age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Francois Bend Assisted Living in Gonzales, Louisiana at 7:15 AM. A native of Arkansas and a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana.

Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River Street, Gonzales, Louisiana, on Friday, August 27, 2021 from 9:00 AM until services at...