Obituaries

Oct 6, 2019

Cassandra “Cassi” Cason, age 31, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at her home in Alexandria, LA. A native of Baton Rouge, LA. Visiting on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Healing Place Church, Annex, 19202 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge, LA from 10:30 until memorial service at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Pastor Randy Fontenot. Reception to follow at 23573...

Sep 23, 2019

Paul Thomas Mumphrey, age 57, passed away at his home in Prairieville, LA on Monday, September 23, 2019 at 6:38 a.m. A native of Baton Rouge, LA and former employee of Sonitrol Security Systems. Family and friends are invited to Paul and Cathy’s home at 38141 Debbie St., Prairieville, LA on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Survived...

Sep 22, 2019

Joel J. Klein, age 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at his home in Gonzales, LA. A resident of Gonzales, LA and native of Glendive, Montana. A retired truck driver with Service Transport and a veteran with the U.S. Navy. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Saturday, September 28,...

Sep 19, 2019

Virginia Lowery, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at her residence at Francois Bend in Gonzales, LA at 7:19 p.m. Visitation at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until service at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Pastor Malcolm Richard. Interment at Hope Haven Garden...

Sep 18, 2019

Michelle L. “Missy” Gant, age 59, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA at 1:43 p.m. A resident of Gonzales, LA and native of Pennsylvania. Visiting on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA from 5:00 p.m....

Aug 31, 2019

William “Bill” Blair Jr., age 62, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Ascension Hospital in Gonzales, LA. A resident of Gonzales, LA and native of Dutchtown, LA. He was a former employee of Roto-Rooter. Survived by his wife, Belinda Blair; his mother, Lucille S. Blair (Mervin); stepson, Scot Blackwell;...

Aug 27, 2019

Caldwell “Butch” Young Jr., age 79, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. A resident of Gonzales, LA and native of New Orleans, LA. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was retired from Hebert Steel and Ironworkers Local 623. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Thursday, August 29,...

Aug 18, 2019

Beverly Smith Collins, age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA at 8:45 p.m. A resident of Prairieville, LA and native of Dutchtown, LA. She was a homemaker and in her early years she was an accounting assistant. She was a 1954 graduate of...

Aug 17, 2019

Estine Joseph Rusk Sr., age 81, passed away peacefully from this life on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA at 1:00 p.m. A native of Simmesport, LA and resident of Prairieville, LA. He was a wonderful man who truly loved all of his family and friends, a great...

Aug 14, 2019

Devon Ryan Bozeman, age 16, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at his home in Baton Rouge, LA. A native of Baton Rouge, LA and recent graduate, with honors, with the LA. National Guard Youth Challenge Program. It was his goal to serve in the military. He enjoyed anything outdoors, fishing, LSU football, and playing and pranking the...

Aug 14, 2019

Gertie passed away peacefully on August 14, 2019 at the age of 90 at Ascension Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Amant, LA from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. celebrated by Fr. Joshua Johnson. Interment in...

Jul 29, 2019

Elphage “Preacher” J. Savoy, passed away on July 29, 2019 at the age of 87. He was a native and resident of St. Amant, LA. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from LA. DOTD and F.G. Sullivan. Visiting will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Amant, LA on Thursday, August 1, 2019 from 9 am...

Jul 26, 2019

Allen Joseph Cedotal Jr. “Junior”, age 69, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at the Hospice of Baton Rouge, Butterfly Wing, Baton Rouge General Mid City. A resident of Prairieville, LA. He loved his family, and enjoyed collecting sports cards, doing puzzles, and watching movies. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on...

Jul 21, 2019

Shelery J. Briscoe, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Gonzales, LA on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 3:01 a.m. A native of Church Point, LA, retired welder with Boilermaker Local 582. He was a veteran of U.S. Air Force. He loved to cook for his family. His favorite pastime was to fish with his sons and...

Jul 18, 2019

Eric Joseph Guedry, age 55, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA at 4:15 a.m. A resident and native of St. Amant, LA. Visiting at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant, LA on Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until service at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Deacon...

Jul 16, 2019

Margaret F. Alexander, age 104, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Ascension Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gonzales, LA at 9:50 a.m. A resident of Gonzales, LA and native of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. She retired as a Registered Nurse. Memorial service at Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 3555 Jones Creek Rd., Baton Rouge, LA,...

Jun 20, 2019

Leverne Joseph Lambert Sr., age 65, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Jefferson Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Baton Rouge, LA at 5:00 p.m. A resident and native of Gonzales, LA. He was a retired carpenter. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Monday, June 24, 2019 from 9:00 a.m....

Jun 18, 2019

Gloria Naquin Sanford, age 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at The Carpenters House of St. Joseph Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA at 1:35 p.m. A resident of Gonzales, LA and native of Marrero, LA. A former employee of Turner Industries. She was an avid Coach Bear Bryant and Alabama Crimson Tide fan. She is survived...

Jun 7, 2019

John E. Michel Jr. “Johnny Red” John E. Michel Jr. “Johnny Red”, age 76, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at his home in Galliano, LA. A native and former resident of Prairieville, LA. He was a U. S. Airforce veteran. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Wednesday, June 12, 2019...

Jun 2, 2019

Ravanel “Took” Badeaux

Ravanel “Took” Badeaux, 98, of Prairieville, LA, died at 7:50 a.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at The Carpenter House. According to her wishes, a private burial will be held in Carpenter’s Chapel Cemetery. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist...