Obituaries

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

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...

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...

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...

May 29, 2019

Ronald Terry “Red Bean” Bates

Ronald Terry “Red Bean” Bates, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at his home surrounded by family at 7:31 a.m. A native of Fairland, Oklahoma and resident of St. Amant, LA. Ronald was a member of the Gonzales VFW Post 3693 and the Gonzales American Legion. He...

May 7, 2019

Libby was born on October 1, 1968, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at the age of 50. She was a great mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Survived by her mother, Emily; son, Jeremy; sisters, Nancy, Amy, Trudy, and Tassy; brother, Troy; and other relatives. Preceded in death by her father, Coy "Lum"; sister, Tammy; and brother,...

Apr 24, 2019

Donald R. Rayburn Jr., age 72, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice at 8:40 a.m. A resident and native of Baton Rouge, LA. He retired as owner of White Oak Upholstery. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until...

Apr 19, 2019

Judith Lawson "Judy" Cashion, age 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Nottingham Regional Rehabilitation Center in Baton Rouge, LA at 10:51 a.m. A resident of Baton Rouge, LA and native of Virginia, MN. She was a retired medical records administrator. Survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Dale R. and Susan Lawson, and Allan J. and...

Apr 16, 2019

William R. Coburn, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 16, 2019. He was born on June 21, 1928, to Thomas and Alma (Music) Coburn. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He served his country in the 57th Military Police Company of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was employed by...

Apr 13, 2019

Ricky J. Villeneuve, age 56, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 11:49 a.m. A resident and native of Gonzales, LA. He was a 1982 graduate of East Ascension Academy and retired from Deltech Corporation. Visiting on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St.,...

Apr 7, 2019

James E. Belding Jr., age 79, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center - Bluebonnet in Baton Rouge, LA at 9:02 p.m. A resident of St. Amant, LA and native of Slaughter, LA. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 6:00...

Apr 1, 2019

Leona Crum Brown, age 85, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019, at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA at 1:52 a.m. A resident of Gonzales, LA and native of Crosby, MS. Visiting at Ascension Baptist Church, 13432 Airline Hwy., Gonzales, LA, on Thursday, April 4, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until service at 11:00 a.m. conducted...