Obituaries

Jerry W. Odom, Sr.

Jerry W. Odom, Sr.

Apr 18, 2025

Jerry W. Odom Sr., 72, passed away after a short battle with illness, surrounded by his family, on April 18, 2025, at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge.

He was born on December 19, 1952, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the son of Morris Jack and Billie Jean (Brummett) Odom. A lifelong resident of Gonzales, Jerry graduated from East Ascension...

Mary L. Puderer Adams

Mary L. Puderer Adams

Apr 14, 2025

We loved our mom, Mary L. Puderer Adams. She was born in Jefferson, LA on March 9, 1934. She died at home at the age of 91 in Maurepas, LA on April 14, 2025.

God blessed us with a mom who had an incredible attitude towards life. She married our dad, Russell J. Adams, a military man, in New Orleans in...

Barbara G. Floyd

Barbara G. Floyd

Apr 14, 2025

Barbara G. Floyd, a resident of Gonzales, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 76. She was born on March 4, 1949, in Natchez, MS.

Barbara is survived by her daughter Charity Faith Fife; son-in-law, Chris Fife; grandson, Tristun Fife and Lindsey; granddaughter, Ivey Fife, great-granddaughter, Sunny Fife; brother, Robert “Bobby” Hunt; sisters, Sandra Galtier and Glenda Sanger;...

Frankie Ray Vicknair

Frankie Ray Vicknair

Apr 13, 2025

Frankie Ray Vicknair departed this world on April 13, 2025, just shy of his 68th birthday. He has joined his beloved mother Alve Vicknair, father Alvin "Buck" Vicknair, and grandson Gavin Scott Vicknair in eternal peace.

Frankie is survived by his loving partner Danny Stiles; his children Lauren Stevens and Brandon Vicknair; his cherished bonus children Amy Stiles Icenogle, Aaron Stiles,...

Nikki Rae Armstrong

Nikki Rae Armstrong

Apr 9, 2025

Nikki Rae Armstrong, a resident of Denham Springs, passed away on April 9, 2025, at the age of 40. She was born on January 15, 1985, in Baton Rouge.

Nikki is survived by her mother, Trudy Armstrong; brothers, Derek Armstrong and Joey Armstrong; stepbrother, Wayne Gill; stepsister, Melissa Gill; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.

She is preceded in death by...

Bernard Gautreau

Bernard Gautreau

Apr 2, 2025

Bernard Gautreau, passed away on April 2, 2025, at his residence in Gonzales at the age of 89. He was born on May 14, 1935. He was one of ten siblings. He served in the National Guard.

Mr. Bernard is survived by his wife, Betty Villar Gautreau; daughters, Tammy Cuvillier and Cindy Desjardins; son, Brent Gautreau; 4 grandchildren, Brandon Prettelt, Maegan...

JoAnn T. Watts

JoAnn T. Watts

Apr 2, 2025

JoAnn T. Watts passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born January 10, 1936, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Allain Joseph Arbour and Ethel Laura Blanchard Arbour. She graduated from Istrouma High School. In 1959, she and her first husband moved to Gonzales.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband,...

Ashley Rivet

Ashley Rivet

Mar 13, 2025

Ashley Marie Rivet was born on August 3, 1987, and passed away on March 13, 2025, at the age of 37. She was a resident of Baton Rouge.

A Memorial Service for Ashley will be held Friday, March 21, 2025, from 9:00 am – 10:30 am at Acacia Church, 10051 Siegen Ln., Baton Rouge, LA 70810.

Burial Services following at Roselawn Memorial...

Frank Howard Shewmake, Sr.

Frank Howard Shewmake, Sr.

Mar 8, 2025

Frank Howard Shewmake, Sr.,  passed away March 8, 2025, He was born May 21, 1941, in Burlington, IA. He was a resident of Prairieville, LA. Frank worked at Shell as an Oil Operator, he also worked at Prairieville Middle School as a bus aid.

Frank was preceded in death by his father Robert Milton Shewmake of Burlington, IA.; his mother Edna...

Karl Wayne Fontenot

Karl Wayne Fontenot

Feb 24, 2025

Karl Wayne Fontenot passed away peacefully at his home in Prairieville, on Monday, February 24th, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 6, 1943, in Eunice to Weston & Geraldine Fontenot. 

Karl is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mona Hebert Fontenot; daughter, Danae (John) and son, Adam (Megan), 5 grandchildren, Sarah,...

Ann Sylvia Johnson Pedescleaux

Ann Sylvia Johnson Pedescleaux

Feb 22, 2025



Ann Pedescleaux, age 95, passed away on Saturday morning, February 22, 2025, at Gonzales Healthcare Center. A resident of Darrow, LA and native of Cheneyville, LA. She served in the Education field in Ascension Parish for more than 25 years as a School Teacher and once retired continued as a Substitute Teacher for another 15 years....

Judy Pauline Babin Cook

Judy Pauline Babin Cook

Feb 10, 2025

Judy Pauline Babin Cook, age 82, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. A resident and native of Prairieville, LA. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister.

Visiting at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Prairieville, LA on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. celebrated by Rev. Andrew Merrick....

Cecil C.  Ellis

Cecil C. Ellis

Jan 24, 2025

Cecil C. Ellis passed away January 24, 2025, at his residence in St. Amant, LA at the age of 79. He was born on December 29, 1945, in Satsuma, LA.

 Cecil is survived by his children, Veronica Lawson (Allan), Dessie Kressman (Kenneth), Robert Ellis (Tonya), and Aaron Ellis; grandchildren, Ashton, Robbie, Cameron, and Caleb; great-grandchildren, Rossi, Benjamin, and Caselyn; and sisters,...

Dustin "Duddy" Drago

Dustin "Duddy" Drago

Jan 6, 2025

Dustin "Duddy" Drago of Baton Rouge, born February 1, 1982, passed away on January 6, 2025, at the age of 42.

He was a beloved husband, dad, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He is survived by his loving parents, Daryl and Debbie Drago; son Talon C. Drago; stepsons, Aiden, Jaxx, and Jett Diez; brother and sister-in-law, Darren and Hayley Drago;...

Amy E. Aldridge

Amy E. Aldridge

Jan 4, 2025

Amy E. Aldridge, passed away on January 4th, 2025, at the age of 64.

Amy retired from Ascension Parish Library after 42 years. She loved to read books and travel with her friends and family.

Amy is survived by her sisters, Nancy Aldridge, Tassy Aldridge, and Trudy Parrish; brother and sister-in-law, Troy and Penny Aldridge; brother-in-law, Jerry Justice; 8 nieces and nephews;...

Johnny "Tee John" Harms, Jr.

Johnny "Tee John" Harms, Jr.

Jan 1, 2025

Johnny "Tee John" Harms Jr.

August 13, 1953 - January 1, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Johnny N. Harms Jr., 71, of Geismar, Louisiana. He passed away in his home after a courageous battle with cancer on January 1, 2025, surrounded by loving family members.

Born on August 13, 1953, in Wessington, South Dakota, Johnny...

Doloris Elaine Rice

Doloris Elaine Rice

Dec 22, 2024

Doloris Elaine Rice, age 93, peacefully passed away at her home in Prairieville, LA on December 22, 2024. She was born in Longview, TX, and eventually settled in Prairieville, LA in 1966 where she spent the rest of her life. Doloris’s primary occupation was as a wife, mother (grandmother), and homemaker.

Services will be held at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W....

Michael Paul Roussa

Michael Paul Roussa

Dec 20, 2024

Michael Paul Russa, a resident of St. Amant, LA, passed away at OLOL-Ascension on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the age of 60.

He is survived by his siblings, Peter Roussa and wife Janice of Oak Ridge, TN, Thomas Roussa and wife Valeda, of Gonzales, Claude Roussa, of Castle Rock, CO, of Prairieville, Vickie Roussa, of Gonzales, Camilla...

Mildred G. “Mimi” Lavigne

Mildred G. “Mimi” Lavigne

Dec 10, 2024

Mildred G. "Mimi" Lavigne passed away December 10, 2024, at her residence in Gonzales, LA, at the age of 80. She was born August 13, 1944, in Somerville, MA.

She was a retired accountant with the Cracker Barrel Convenience Store and a member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Gonzales.

Mrs. Lavigne is survived by her husband, John "Ed" Lavigne, daughters and...

Richard Everett Ricker

Richard Everett Ricker

Dec 10, 2024

He was born in Corinna, Maine February 2, 1944. A loving father and grandfather, he died Tuesday, December 10, 2024, surrounded by family and friends at the Ochsner Intensive Care Unit in Baton Rouge after a short but valiant fight with pulmonary fibrosis complicated by pneumonia.

He will always be remembered for his passion and love of family, friends, golfing, tinkering,...