Obituaries
James Simon
Dec 14, 2019
Jimmy Simon, age 70, passed away at his home in Gretna, LA on Saturday, December 14, 2019. A native of Burras, LA, he was a musician/entertainer and was inducted in 2011 into the Westbank Hall of Fame. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until service...
Mildred Landry
Dec 8, 2019
Mildred Cheshire “Mickey” Landry, age 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Vitas Healthcare Hospice in Carrollton, TX at 1:45 p.m. A resident of Flower Mound, TX and native of French Settlement, LA. She enjoyed spending time with her family and watching all LSU sports on T.V. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River...
Kenneth Ward
Dec 2, 2019
Dr. Kenneth Ward, age 78, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 6:05 p.m. at The Crossing of Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA. A resident of Baton Rouge, LA and native of Monroe, LA. He received his Bachelor and Masters Degree from LA Tech University in Ruston, LA and his Ph.D from Louisiana State University in Baton...
Joan Kelley
Nov 25, 2019
Joan Elizabeth Kelley passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home at 1:57 pm on Monday, November 25, 2019. She was 67 years old and born in Baton Rouge on March 8, 1952. She was a former employee of Cal’s Bakery. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 West New River Street, Gonzales, LA on Friday, November 29, 2019...
George Thomson
Nov 22, 2019
John 14:1-3 (King James Version) Jesus said, "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come...
Connie Foulks
Nov 16, 2019
Connie Foulks, age 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Baton Rouge, LA on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 6:17 a.m. A native of Pineville, LA and retired Information Technology Manager with the LA State Department of Health and Human Resources. A celebration of her life will be held at the Kristenwood Reception Hall, 14025 Greenwell Springs Rd.,...
Darla Vicknair
Nov 15, 2019
Darla Kay Vicknair, age 60, passed away at her home in La Place, LA on Friday, November 15, 2019. She was born on October 13, 1959 in Baton Rouge, LA. She had worked in previous years as a medical transcriptionist at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. When living in Gonzales, she attended Household of Faith and...
James Lytle
Nov 13, 2019
James Thomas Lytle, age 58, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at his home in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a native of Beaumont, TX. There will be a memorial service at the Vineyard Church of Baton Rouge, 16761 Tiger Bend Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70817 on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., Tom Denton will be...
Claire Leblanc
Nov 11, 2019
Claire Couvillon LeBlanc, age 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Maison de Lafayette in Lafayette, LA. A native of Baton Rouge, LA and former employee of Cracker Barrell in Baton Rouge, LA. She was very active in the Baton Rouge Little Theatre in the 1990s. A memorial service will be held at a later date....
Mitchel Sekulich
Nov 4, 2019
Mitchel Patrick Sekulich, age 26, passed away surrounded by his family, at his home in Baton Rouge, LA on Monday, November 4, 2019. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA on November 30, 1992. He was a welder, an electrician, and owned a lawn service. He attended Bethany South and Christian Assembly in Durham, NC. Visiting at Ascension Funeral...
Elaine Dupree
Oct 25, 2019
The Lord above met another angel at Heaven’s gates. A loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 25, 2019, at the age of 80 years old. She was born in White Castle, LA and resided in Baton Rouge, LA. Before her accident in 2006, she enjoyed traveling with her...
Anna Smith
Oct 23, 2019
Anna Evangeline Smith, age 12, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at her home in Geismar, LA. She was born in Baton Rouge, LA on January 3, 2007 and was in the sixth grade at Dutchtown Middle School. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Monday, October 28, 2019 from 3:00...
Cassandra Cason
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...
Paul Mumphrey
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...
Joel Klein
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,...
Virginia Lowery
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...
Michelle Gant
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....
William Blair Jr.
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;...
Caldwell Young Jr.
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,...
Beverly Collins
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...
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