Gonzales, LA Obituaries

Ms. Emma Jane Tidwell (80) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Born in Baton Rouge, LA, Emma made her home in Pride, LA, where she built a life centered on faith, family, and service to ...

Jody was born on February 15, 1964, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Albert and Willie Mae Ferguson Watts. He grew up in Colyell alongside his four siblings: Velford "Earl", Larry "Dale", Velma "Inell"...

George “Buddy” E. Henderson Jr. passed away on July 12, 2026 at the age of 86; born on March 4, 1940, in Gray, Louisiana. George served his country in the United States Army National Guard. He was a C...

Ms. Hilda Gregoire Wood (89), a lifelong Louisiana resident and beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Born on March 10, 1937, in...

Johnny (John) Marcus Ashley, Jr. was born on March 26, 1940, in Lufkin, Texas, and passed away on July 8, 2026. John retired from U.S. Steel after 25 years of dedicated service before pursuing his pas...

David Bryan Duplessis was born on May 16, 1967, in Baton Rouge, raised in Gonzales, and spent 25 great years in Lafayette. He spent his final years in his hometown of Gonzales Louisiana while centerin...

Larry Jude Couvillion, age 84 of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. He was born on September 30, 1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He spent much of his life in As...

“Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household...

Beverly Bourque Stanley, 79, a resident of Saint Amant, LA, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Beverly was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who cherished her family above al...

With profound sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Lindsey Kelley on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the age of 43. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and most recently a resident of Mont Belvieu , T...

Percy Peter Vicknair Jr., born August 28, 1948, in New Orleans, La and a lifelong native of Garyville, Louisiana, passed away on June 26, 2026, at the age of 77. Percy was known as a heart that was al...

Gloria Ann Guillory age 83, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, La but later moved to Prairieville, La passed away on June 26, 2026.She was born in Oakdale, La on October 11,1942. She was known for he...

Bernice Aderholt (89), of Gonzales, LA, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026. Born on July 5, 1936, and married to Frank Aderholt, they raised four children together. She found joy in life...

Sandra Smith Petite, 85, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on June 24, 2026. Born on September 22, 1940, in Dutchtown, Louisiana, Sandra was the daughter of the late Kenneth L. Smith and Doris A...

Donna Jagneaux Duplessis passed away June 22, 2026 at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Church Point, Louisiana and a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana. She loved t...

John Courtney Porteous IV, 49, of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away on June 21,2026. Born on December 8, 1976, in Houma, Louisiana, John was a hardworking man who built a career in the HVAC industry. ...

Chet Matthew Bourque of Gonzales, LA passed away on June 21, 2026 at the age of 54. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA on June 25, 1971. Chet graduated from Universal Technical Institute in Houston in 19...

Rowena M. Manuel, age 91, of Prairieville, Louisiana passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Born on December 4, 1934, in Arnaudville, Louisiana, Rowena lived a li...

Gerald Nicholas Graham (Jay), age 76, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026. Born on January 17, 1950, in Marksville, Louisiana, Jay lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to his family, and a ...

Margaret Mary Savoie, age 76, passed peacefully in her sleep on June 19, 2026, in Hammond, Louisiana, and was welcomed into the presence of her Lord and Savior after a life marked by love, faith, and ...

Barbara Faye Butler Nickens stepped into heaven on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at her home in Galvez, Louisiana after walking this Earth for 88 years. Barbara was born in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana. She move...

Mrs. Verna Burleigh (85) passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 in Prairieville, LA. Verna had the sweetest smile, you noticed that first. That and her beautiful blue eyes. She was quiet, almost shy, a...

Charles Anthony Currier passed away at his home and surrounded by his loving family on June 14, 2026, at the age of 76. He was a native of Amite, LA and a longtime resident of Gonzales, LA. Charles wa...

Evelyn spent her life caring for others in meaningful ways. She noticed what needed to be done and did it—whether feeding someone who was hungry, sewing what needed fixing, cleaning fish, tending the ...

Betty Joyce Gautreau, 93, of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend whose gentle spirit,...

Laura Ann Roddy, 62, of Maurepas, Louisiana, passed away on June 8, 2026. Born on December 6, 1963, in Independence, Louisiana, Laura was a devoted homemaker whose greatest joy in life was caring for...

Glancia Hardy, a lifelong resident of Bayou Barbary, Louisiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the age of 96. Glancia was a proud veteran of the U...

James Roy (JR) (Chief) Chidester, age 77 passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Prairieville, LA. Born January 19,1949. James ...

Anicet (“Dooney”) Laiche Jr. (73) passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Born January 20, 1953 in Baton Rouge, LA, Dooney was a resident of Gonzales, LA, spending most of his life as a pipeline operat...

Suzanne Bourgeois Patterson, known affectionately as "Suzy," of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away June 5, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on February 13, 1942, to Harold A. and Elma G. Bourgeois, she live...

Sophia Sara Stutts passed on May 28, 2026, at the age of 55. Born on January 14, 1971, Sophia lived in Denham Springs, Louisiana.

James Randolph Montalbano "Tater" at age 69 went to eternally be with his Jelly Red on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge. He was a retired Specialty Welder out of Local 198 whose ...

Jacobi Myles Clement (20) passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Born in Houma, LA, Jacobi was a resident of Gonzales, LA, where he touched countless lives through his energy, kindness, and unwavering p...

Arlene Gautreau Taillon, 86, passed away peacefully at her home on June 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Arlene was born on September 24, 1939 in Gonzales, Louisiana to Windom and Lorena Kr...

Charles Joseph "Tuna” Babin, 79, of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away on May 30th, 2026. Charles was born on March 17, 1947, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Charles spent most of his working career as a Sa...

Robert Wayne “Bobby” Elisar was born on August, 24, 1946 and peacefully passed away on May 29, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Prairieville, a graduate of Dutchtown and a Local 198 pipefitter. He ...

David S. Fernandez passed on May 28, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on November 22, 1955, David was a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana.

Elsie Evelyn Holden passed away on May 28, 2026, at the age of 85. She was a native of Holden, LA and longtime resident of Denham Springs, La. She has now gone to rejoin her late husband Wayne Barnett...

Patricia Ann Verret Schexnaider, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at her home in French Settlement, Louisiana, surrounded by her loved ones. Patricia was born on August 7, 1940, i...

Christa Louise Prestridge, a resident of Colyell, LA passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 25, 2026. She was 20 years old. She is survived by her mother, Chermaine Watts; grandmother, Brenda Watt...

Margie Fairchild Warthen, a loving mother, cherished maw maw, and treasured friend, passed away peacefully at her home on May 25, 2026, at the age of 89. Margie was preceded in death by her beloved hu...

Wally Paul Taillon, born on November 27, 1945, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, at the age of 80. A proud member of his community, Wally served as President of The Jambalaya Festival Associatio...

Ismay Magdalene Marquet, 76, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at Carpenter’s House on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Born on May 28, 1949, in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, Ismay was the daughter o...

Mario McIntosh, age 82, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on May 23, 2026. He was born on August 2, 1943, in Campodipietra, Italy. Mario’s early l...

Throughout all of my trials and tribulations, God was testing me and preparing me for my heavenly journey. Damon Paul McCrory, born on August 16, 1967, was taken by the Lord to rest in the palms of h...

Robert Louis “Catfish” Holland, a resident of Bayou Barbary, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He was 88 years old. Robert proudly...

Joseph Walker Whitney III passed away leaving behind a legacy defined by devotion to family, service, and a life well lived. Born in Portland, Maine, in 1940, Joe later moved to California, where he g...

Ian Jared Guardado Castellano Perez passed on May 18, 2026, having been born on December 28, 2022. A Funeral Service Gathering will be held at Ourso Funeral Home, 13533 Airline Hwy, Gonzales, Loui...

Virginia Kathleen Smith passed on May 19, 2026, at the age of 68. Born on June 15, 1957, Virginia lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Mickey Jane Walker Falgout, a resident of Geismar, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the age of 80, surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Mickey was a woman whose wa...