Obituaries

Feb 19, 2023

Jozo Babic, age 66, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away at Ochsner Medical Center on Sunday, February 19th, 2023, at 12:20 am. He was born in Kakanj, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Mr. Babic was a water well driller in the construction industry. He also served in the military in Bosnia.

He is survived by his...

Feb 11, 2023

John Whiddon of Prairieville, Louisiana passed away on Feb 11, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 30, 2023

Tebo Carmello, Sr., of Gonzales, passed away on January 30, 2023, at his residence at the age of 83.

He is survived by his step-daughters, Roxie Carson and husband Randy, Jenna Lachelle Lessard Guerra and husband, Bert Roy; step-sons, Joseph Stacey Lessard and wife Tammy, Robert Robbie Lessard, and Chad Michael Lessard; sisters, Leona (Elbert) McLaughlin of...

Jan 27, 2023

Judy Mayers Johnson, of Gonzales, LA, passed away on January 27, 2023, at the age of 63. She was born on April 23, 1959.

She is survived by her daughter, DaResha L. Falgout (Joshua); son, Brent Vezinat, Jr. (Melissa); grandchildren, Madisyn Murrell, Ashleigh Murrell, Noah Falgout, Christian Vezinat, and Drew Vezinat; brothers, Wickliff Mayers, Jr. (Cathy) and...

Jan 18, 2023

Anita Margarite Clary (Hernandez), 64 of Prairieville, died Thursday, January 18th 2023 at Our Lady of the Lake hospital. She was born December 14th 1958 to Whitney and Rita Hernandez (Kling) in the city of Lake Charles. She attended Foley High in Foley, Alabama where she spent most of her childhood and teenage years. She later moved to Baton...

Jan 14, 2023

Kenneth Carl Lilje, age 74, a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Ken attended Capital University, University of Cincinnati, and Ohio State University. Before retirement Ken was a PhD Chemist at CPI Engineering a subsidiary of Lubrizol. Ken is survived by his sister, Judith Enger(Eldon), son, Joseph Bumpus(Stacey), and grandchildren, Anna Bumpus and Liam...

Jan 5, 2023

Huyen Pham of Gonzales, Louisiana passed away on Jan 5, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 29, 2022

Fellman F. Bercegeay, 94, of Gonzales, LA, passed away peacefully on December 29th , 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Agnes Gregoire Bercegeay, daughter, Judy B. Guidry (Kenny); son, Randy J. Bercegeay (Darlene), son, Brett C. Bercegeay (Cindy), and daughter, Edie B. Simms (Brian).

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Dec 20, 2022

Charles W England JR went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2022. Born October 22 1969 to Charles W England Sr. and Marine A Fourrier. He was raised in Baton Rouge and married April Redmond in 2006. He was a huge scifi fan and had a love of computers since he was 15.

He leaves...

Dec 10, 2022

Virgil J. Arceneaux, passed away on December 10, 2022, in Gonzales, at the age of 93. He was born on June 15, 1929.

Mr. Arceneaux was a devoted Catholic and had a deep love for his wife and family. He was a retired welder and pipefitter with the Local 198 in Baton Rouge.

Dec 4, 2022

Michael “Mike” Barrett Kyle, a loving husband and father, went to his eternal home with Jesus on December 4, 2022.  He was a native of Calcasieu Parish, but a resident of Ascension Parish for over 30 years.  Faith, family, hunting, and fishing were Mike’s passions.  He will be remembered as a master storyteller, practical jokester, and jack of all...

Nov 29, 2022

A loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she passed away peacefully at her home in Prairieville at 2:15 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. She was 69 and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 3784. She is survived by two sons, Raymond Joseph Tullier Sr. and Tamblie Tullier, and Corey Andrew Tullier and...

Nov 29, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Stephanie Crochet Prather announces her passing after a brief battle of cancer on Tuesday, Nov 29, 2022, at the age of 56. Stephanie Prather spent 18 years of her life as a dedicated worker at Walmart.  Stephanie will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  Stephanie lived...

Nov 21, 2022

Janet Ann Moore Michael, passed away on November 21st, 2022, in Baton Rouge at the age of 87. She was born on April 4th, 1935.

She is survived by her son, Kenneth Wayne Michael, Sr. and his wife Wendie Williamson of Addis, LA; grandson, Kenneth Wayne Michael, Jr. of Gonzales, LA.; granddaughter, Ginger Broussard and her husband,...

Nov 4, 2022

Bret Manner, 47, passed away peacefully at home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on November 4, after a long illness with cancer. A graduate of Mercer University (B.A., Philosophy), and long-time resident of both Baton Rouge and Santa Fe, New Mexico, Bret loved music, LSU football, and all LSU Sports (Geaux Tigers!), a good glass of red, comedy, tennis, and...

Oct 31, 2022

Bonnie Jo Elledge, passed away on October 31, 2022, at Our Lady of the Lake-Ascension at the age of 58. She was born on May 12, 1964, in Clinton, LA.

She is survived by her daughters, Ashley Elledge and Donna Elledge; granddaughter and the apple of her eye, Josslynn Hunt; siblings, Brenda (David) Lyles, Allen “Bubba” (Renee)...

Oct 19, 2022

Emily Marie Himel Aldridge, 85, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

She was born on July 17, 1937 in Geismar and was a resident of Dutchtown.

She is survived by four daughters, Nancy Aldridge, Amy Aldridge, Tassy Aldridge, Trudy (Gary) Parrish and one son, Troy (Penny) Aldridge, son-in-law Jerry Justice, brother-in-law Perry Aldridge. 10 grandchildren and...

Oct 12, 2022

Sandra Sue Mosher Cambron, known to friends and family as Sandy, passed away peacefully in her home in the early morning hours of October 12, 2022, at 76 years old. Sandra was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother during her life. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, David Cambron, and her 3 kids son Brian...

Oct 10, 2022

Johnny Paul Normand, Jr., a native of Plaucheville, Louisiana, and a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana passed away at his home Monday, October 10, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Nicole Bourgeois Normand, of Prairieville, Louisiana; and their three sons, Byron Anthony Normand, Christian Isiah Jacob Normand, and Chase Joseph Normand, all of Prairieville, his...

Oct 5, 2022

Darren Paul Gautreau, a loving husband, grandfather, and man of faith, was called home to God at age 59 on October 5th, 2022. He was born on February 1st, 1963, in Baton Rouge and was a long-time resident of Gonzales.

He had a lifelong passion for cooking that started in the kitchen with his mom as a...