Obituaries

Aug 13, 2022

Diana Savario Welch, 89 years old, passed away at her residence on August 13, 2022. She was born on January 7, 1933.

She is survived by her 2 sons, Dustin S. Welch, and Benjy N. Welch; 3 grandchildren, Grant Welch, Cole Welch, and Jamey Newman Welch Guidry; 2 great-grandchildren, Kayden Breaud and Brennan Breaud; 2...

Aug 4, 2022

Donald Lee Haydel passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022. He was a longtime resident of Geismar, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gertie Kling Haydel and Frank Haydel.

He is survived by his godchildren and numerous cousins. Donald served our country in the United States Army was a proud Vietnam Veteran.

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Aug 4, 2022

Howard James Stelly, Sr., was born on June 30, 1940, and passed away August 4, 2022, at the age of 82. He was a former equipment operator for Local 406. A native of St. Landry Parish and currently resided in Geismar, Louisiana.

He enjoyed woodworking and his daily phone calls with family and friends.

Pops...

Aug 2, 2022

Carroll D. Hodgeson, 59 died August 2, 2022. Born February 11, 1963, He was a native of Gonzales. A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 5, 2022, at 11:00 am at Lusk Cemetery in Gonzales. He was able to travel to 48 out of the 50 states including many other countries. Among other passions he truly enjoyed...

Jul 28, 2022

On Thursday, July 28, 2022, Lionell Ray Cannon, Sr went to be with Jesus.  He was seventy years old.  He is free from pain and suffering.  All of his troubles have disappeared, and all of his tears have been wiped away.

He was born to Melvin Ray Cannon and Narvie Nell Wallace Cannon, on October...

Jul 26, 2022

Jessie Bankston Guedry, a native of Loranger, LA, and longtime resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on July 26, 2022, at the age of 91.  She was born on April 20, 1931.

She is survived by grandchildren, Melissa James Barthelemy and husband Shane, Jodi Guedry David and husband Michael, Jessie James Jr., and wife Desiree; great-grandchildren, Abby...

Jul 26, 2022

Dorothy Ann James Villeneuve (Dot), passed away on July 26, 2022, at the age of 82. She was born in Gonzales on August 15, 1939.

She was a faithful servant of Catholic Daughters, VFW, and the Alter Society of St. Mark Catholic Church.

She is survived by her son, Cairue (C.J.) Villeneuve (Lisa);...

Jul 21, 2022

Clara Marie Rodrigue Milano, born on March 27, 1935, in Donaldsonville, La.  She is 87 years old. She graduated from St. Vincent Institute now known as Ascension Catholic High School, she was Valedictorian of her 1952 class.  She grew up helping the Nuns and anyone who needed her help.  She went to work at the Court House in Donaldsonville, after graduating, and...

Jul 17, 2022

ROBERT,  SHELBY  JOSEPH  “COACH”

Shelby J. Robert, 83, former superintendent of Ascension Parish Schools, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at his home in Gonzales, LA. He was born on December 24, 1938, in Donaldsonville, LA.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Elynda Gayle Willis Robert, daughter Melinda Gayle Robert, sister...

Jul 13, 2022

Ollie G. “Laddie” Elkins, Jr. was born on November 11, 1942, in Columbia, MS. He passed away peacefully at his home in Livingston, LA, on July 13th at 3:45pm. He was a lifetime member of A.B.A.T.E. of Louisiana and a spokesperson for I.N.C.O.M. He served in the United States Air Force and was a successful supervisor at TRIAD Chemical....

Jul 8, 2022

Wilbert Paul Braud, age 96, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2022.  The son of Edward Braud, Jr. and Virginia Gautreau Braud, he was born in Gonzales on June 26, 1926.  Known by many as "Beet", he worked at Gonzales Motor Co. and Braud's Auto Parts from which he ran the Greyhound Bus Station.  Illness in the family required...

Jul 7, 2022

Edna Mae Richardson Guedry, 95, was born in Livingston Parish on March 9, 1927. She grew up in Sorrento and resided in St. Amant, LA. She passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on July 7, 2022.

Edna was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother as well as a humble and faithful...

Jul 2, 2022

Phillip Kirk (Fomp) Babin passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022.  He was 65 years old. He was a native and resident of Gonzales.  He is preceded in death by his father, John Mervin Babin, and mother, Julia Faye Dupuy.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Elinor (Pug) Landry Babin, daughter Kristy Babin Schexnayder, son-in-law...

Jun 26, 2022

Eddie Faye McCain-Hingle, 92, passed away at her home in Prairieville, LA, on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

Eddie Faye Stewart was born May 24, 1930, in Beaumont, Texas, the daughter of Charles Bogan Stewart and Nannie Ernie Eakin. Although Eddie Faye lived in several places like Texas, Mississippi, and Florida, she was a true Louisiana girl at heart....

Jun 19, 2022

You Will Be Missed

Ginnifer Gayle Ballard (GiGi), of Geismar, Louisiana passed away on

Sunday, June 19th, 2022 at the age of 48. Ginnifer was born  March 15th,

1974 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

She loved her family with all her heart. She was an incredible mother,

daughter, sister, and...

Jun 15, 2022

God’s garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best. On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, Howard Wallace, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend passed away at the age of 62, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after losing his courageous battle with cancer.

Howard was born on December 30, 1959, in Mount Vernon, IL to Jake...

Jun 2, 2022

Jesse G. York, Jr. received his angel wings on June 3, 2022, to join his lovely wife, Louise. God brought them together for over 59 years and now they are joined together again in heaven. Jesse was born on April 24, 1928, in Gilbert, LA.

Jesse served our country in the United States Navy. He retired from...

May 28, 2022

Carol Diana Damon

November 5, 1946 – May 28, 2022

Carol Diana Damon, 75, formerly of Kokomo, IN passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 at her home in Prairieville, LA surrounded by her family.

Carol was born November 5, 1946, in Evansville, IN the daughter of Arletta (Harris) Williams & Robert H. Williams....

May 27, 2022

Thelma George Strickland, 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was called to her eternal home on Friday, May 27, 2022. She entered this world on February 25, 1935 born to Andrew and Goldie George in Tickfaw Louisiana. She never met a stranger and will always be remembered for her faith in Jesus, love for His Church, and celebrating...