Obituaries

Karl Easley

Karl Easley

Feb 4, 2024

Karl Randolph Easley, passed away at his residence in Denham Springs, Sunday, February 4th, 2024 at the age of 59. He was born on October 11th, 1964.

Karl is survived by his wife of 36 years, Farrah B. Easley; daughter, Jessica Easley; son, Joshua Easley and wife Cynthia; mother, Kay Chiasson Easley; and 1 grandchild that will be born...

Richard "Coach" Anthony Gardemal

Richard "Coach" Anthony Gardemal

Jan 27, 2024

Richard “Coach” Anthony Gardemal, passed away on January 27, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born November 24, 1939, in St. Martinville, LA.

Coach worked at Shady Grove High School as a teacher and a coach for over 25 years where he coached football and track. He was very passionate about coaching and caring for his student-athletes. Everyone who...

Mercedean Waguespack

Mercedean Waguespack

Jan 25, 2024

Mercedean Lessard Waguespack was called to her heavenly home on January 25, 2024. She was born on January 18, 1944, to Hilda Lavigne Weishar and Levern Lessard. She is survived by her father, Levern Lessard; her children, Kerry Ann (Jeff), Kirk, and Kim (Darin); Grandchildren, Michelle, Jana, Halee, and Brennen; Great-grandchildren, Rylee, Jase, Jaden, Jaylee, Mikey, Blakley, Connlee, and Indie;...

Donald Johnston

Donald Johnston

Jan 20, 2024

Donald G. Johnston, passed away on January 20, 2024, at the Baton Rouge General Hospital – Bluebonnet at the age of 71. He was born on September 1, 1952, in McComb, MS.

 

He is survived by his daughter, Maria Saia; nieces, Cynthia Johnston Piper, Debra Johnston Rabalais, Tina Johnston Michelli, and Jan Johnston Hale; grandchildren, Evelyn Rose Fernandez, Michael Jude Fernandez,...

Linda Dunetz Ansley Noland

Linda Dunetz Ansley Noland

Jan 18, 2024

Baton Rouge-Linda Dunetz Ansley Noland, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA., transitioned peacefully at home to well-deserved eternal rest, on January 18, 2024. Pink was her favorite color and she loved people and home decorating. She began her career in banking operations then moved to bank software sales and implementations. Finally in her later years she used her talents and...

Shirley Arceneaux

Shirley Arceneaux

Jan 16, 2024

Shirley Smith Arceneaux, passed away on January 16, 2024, in Gonzales, at the age of 89. She was born on July 22, 1934.

Mrs. Arceneaux was a devout Catholic and had a deep love for her husband and family. She was a homemaker and loved to bowl, play cards, and read.

She is survived by her son,...

Frederick Miller

Frederick Miller

Jan 5, 2024

Frederick “Fred” Charles Miller passed away on January 5, 2024, at the age of 76.  He was born in Caribou, Maine on January 6, 1947, and resided in Baton Rouge for the last 50 years.  Fred is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sandra “Kay” Hazel Miller; son, Andrew Miller; daughter-in-law, Anne Miller; grandsons, Jean-Paul and Tucker Miller; brothers,...

Harriet Ann Parrott Ardoin

Harriet Ann Parrott Ardoin

Dec 29, 2023

 

Harriet Ann Parrott Ardoin was born November 13, 1930, in Eunice, LA. She passed away on December 29, 2023, at the age of 93.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Stagg Parrott and Culberta Baker Parrott; brothers, William, Richard, and John (Jack); sister, Betty; two infant sons, Shawn Dale Ardoin and Dominy Dale Ardoin; and daughter-in-law...

Angeline Merchant

Angeline Merchant

Dec 19, 2023

Angeline L. Merchant was born on July 14, 1958, in Primavera, Paraguay. She peacefully passed away on December 19, 2023, at her home in Prairieville, LA.



She dedicated her life to helping others as a Registered Nurse, working tirelessly the last 10 years at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center.



Angeline is survived by her husband,...

Mary Broussard

Mary Broussard

Dec 15, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Isabelle “Belle” Mary Boudreaux Broussard, A devoted wife, sister, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully Friday, December 15, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was 95.

 

Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, Wednesday, December 20, 2023, from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. Visiting at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Prairieville, on Thursday, December 21, 2023, from...

Wendy Costanza

Wendy Costanza

Dec 7, 2023

Wendy Lynn Costanza passed away December 6th, 2023, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center at the age of 47. She was born in New Orleans on January 26th, 1976.

Wendy was a loving mother, wife and sister.

She is survived by her husband, Vincent J Costanza, Jr.; children, Dana Guillory Lawless (Daniel Lawless), Vincent "Vinny" Costanza III,...

Elizabeth Maxine Joiner “Big Granny”

Elizabeth Maxine Joiner “Big Granny”

Nov 27, 2023

 

Elizabeth Maxine Joiner “Big Granny” passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at her residence in Prairieville at the age of 93. She was born on August 7, 1930, in Pensacola, FL.

Big Granny is survived by her 2 children, Joyce, and Pamela; 3 grandchildren, Amy and Charley Pons, Will, plus 2 others; 5 great-grandchildren, Charley, Jr, Chelsea, Chance, Amber...

Marilyn “Sue” Diez Lanoux

Marilyn “Sue” Diez Lanoux

Nov 12, 2023

 

 

Marilyn “Sue” Diez Lanoux, 88, of Dutchtown, Louisiana passed away November 12, 2023.  She was born December 9, 1934, to the late Ulysses and Mary Diez. 

She is preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children, Armond “Cookie” Hull; two sons, Ritchie Hull, and Randy Hull; siblings, Giovanni Singletary, Sterling Diez, Uton Diez,...

Gayle Hebert Kling

Gayle Hebert Kling

Nov 9, 2023

 

Gayle Hebert Kling lost her battle with Alzheimer’s on November 9th, 2023.  She was born on December 18, 1943, in Weber City, Gonzales La.  She has resided in Dutchtown for over 50 years since marring her husband Shafter Kling. 

Gayle is survived by her husband Shafter Kling and her youngest sister Angela Babin & husband Kane and by her...

Doris LeBlanc

Doris LeBlanc

Nov 1, 2023

 

Doris Braud LeBlanc, known as “Mimi” to her family, passed away on November 1, 2023, at the age of 100. She was born on July 23, 1923, and was a Gonzales native and a resident at Francois Bend Senior Living.

She was a retired cosmetologist, a homemaker, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.

She is survived...

Luke Ducote

Luke Ducote

Oct 29, 2023

 

Luke B. Ducote passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the age of 80.  He was born January 31, 1943, in Plaucheville, Louisiana to Milburn and Nay-Dee Ducote. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1960 to 1964.

One of Luke’s passions in life was photography. He was a photographer at the Times...

Lindy Reeves Fordham

Lindy Reeves Fordham

Oct 23, 2023

Lindy Reeves Fordham, age 46, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at her home. A resident of Ruston, LA and native of Luling, LA, Lindy attended Nicholls State University and obtained her master’s degree in Education from Our Lady of Holy Cross College. Lindy pursued a career in education and found joy and fulfillment in teaching children with severe/profound...

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