Gonzales, LA Obituaries

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 Wat...

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 passed on May 24, 2026, at the age of 76, having been born on May 28, 1949, in Prairieville. Ismay resided in Prairieville, Louisiana.

Born on August 2, 1943, in Campodipietra, Italy. Mario’s early life was marked by resilience and new beginnings. From Italy, he and his twin brother Michael came to the United States of America and at...

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...

Clara Ann Womack deVeer, a lifelong resident of Gonzales, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 17, 2026. She was born on May 28, 1944, and had been the last surviving daughter of the late Cla...

Joseph Keith Melancon, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and proud U.S. Army veteran, passed away on May 17, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on December 5, 1946, Joseph was a lifelong resident of S...

William “Bill” Verbois, 76, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on May 15, 2026. Born in Baton Rouge on January 17, 1950, Bill was a proud graduate of Istrouma High School, Class of 1968. Bill sh...

Dennis Moulard of Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, passed away on May 15, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born in Simmesport, Louisiana, on May 3, 1946. Dennis was united in marriage to the love of his l...

Billy Brown, 69, of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2026. He was born in Gonzales, Louisiana on April 29, 1957. Billy was united in marriage to the love of his life, Vickie Wag...

Beth “Boo” Becnel Lee was born on May 12, 1972, in Lutcher, Louisiana. She went home to be with the Lord after a 4 year battle with cancer on May 14, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at her home. She wa...

Shelly Marie Regira (59), a resident of Gonzales, LA entered eternal peace on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Born on December 30, 1966, Shelly was a beloved wife, daughter, mother, sister and friend. She wil...

Regina Michelle Stone-Albert passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026. She was born on April 9th, 1963, in Cairo, Illinois. She graduated from Cairo High School in 1981. After moving to Louisiana in 1987...

Peggy Ann Pitts Karschner, a cherished member of her community and devoted family woman, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026. Born on July 1, 1947, in Clarksville, Florida, she lived a life marke...

Alice Dawson Chauvin, a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 84 years old. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Sidney ...

Mr. Antoine Kling Jr., affectionately known as “AJ” to family and friends, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, at the age of 97. He was born on December 30, 1928, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and was...

Lionel Joseph Babin, Sr. February 25, 1941 – May 3, 2026 Lionel Joseph Babin, Sr. passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at The Parc Senior Living, surrounded by his loving family. He was married to...

Billy Levert Powell, a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on August 3, 1933, Bill was a native of Amory, Mississippi, a place that a...

Darryl Cambre passed away Saturday, May 2 in his Prairieville home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 65. He is remembered as a beloved PawPaw, Daddy, husband, brother, and son. A Baton Ro...

Charles “Jeff” Sibley, a resident of Colyell, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, surrounded by his devoted and loving family. Jeff was a proud member of the Walker High School Band, where ...

Barbara J. Folks (92) passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the age of 92. She was born November 24, 1933, to parents, Herbert and Julia Folks, in Church Point, LA. In her 92 years she had many ...

Pamela Markham Kroeper departed her earthly home to join her Heavenly Father in the early morning of May 1, 2026. She was comforted by the love of her family. She was preceded in death by her maternal...

Janural “Bubby” Andrews, a resident of Colyell, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the age of 65. Bubby was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be deeply mis...

Lynn F. Prejean, 64, of St. Amant, Louisiana, passed away on April 26, 2026. Lynn was born on May 15, 1961, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to the late Joseph Lee Kennard and Mary M. Milton. She was a pr...

Shafter Leon “Sonny” Derveloy III, age 78, of Geismar, Louisiana, passed away on April 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family Sonny was born on September 30, 1948, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to ...

Rowena “Peachie” Gonzales Gautreaux, age 102, a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Peachie was truly a trea...

Nathan Randy “Boone” Taylor, a resident of Frost, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 74 years old. Randy proudly served his community ...

Marshall Lawrence Woodard Sr., age 70, passed away on April 25, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Marshall was a long-time re...

Harlan Anthony Poche, 78, of Geismar, Louisiana, passed away on April 24, 2026. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to the late Herman Poche and Jean Cook Poche. Harlan lived a life defined by love, laug...

Audrey Waynette Sharon passed away on April 23, 2026 at the age of 80. She was a native of Minden, Louisiana and a longtime resident of St. Amant, Louisiana. Waynette was a devoted mother, grandmother...

Florita Marie Landry Denny "Flo" passed away on April 23, 2026. Beloved wife of Robert Wayne Denny "Bobby" for 61 years, loving mother to Robbie Denny, husband Jay Binnings, and Trudy Denny Boyette, h...

Donna Beach Ballard passed on April 22, 2026, at the age of 63, having been born on January 14, 1963, in Belleville, New Jersey, and residing in Saint Amant, Louisiana. Donna is survived by her son...

Kathleen “Kathy” Sessums, 68, passed away on April 22, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Kathy was born on August 4, 1957, and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. At just 13 years ol...

Joseph Stanley Legleu was born on September 25, 1945, to Clovis and Sophie Legleu in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the youngest of nine children and, by all accounts, a man who spent the rest of his life ma...

Brady B. Clement, age 16, of Baton Rouge, was born on January 2, 2010, in Baton Rouge and passed away far too soon. Brady was a one-of-a-kind young man whose presence left a lasting mark on everyone w...

Peggy Lorraine Hughes Meyers, a lifelong resident of Livingston, Louisiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the age of 66. Peggy was a devoted wife...

Brett Boughton Hollifield, born Oct. 18, 1977, in Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home with his family on April 18, 2026. He grew up in Shreveport, and at the age of 10, he moved to...

Alma B. Maxwell, born in Columbia, LA and a resident of Geismar, passed away on April 18, 2026, at the age of 89. Born September 9, 1936 to Beulah Whittington and John D. Blackwell Sr. who have preced...

Rhonda Faye Parquette passed on April 11, 2026, at the age of 73, and was a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana. Visitation will be held at Ourso Funeral Home, 13533 Airline Hwy, Gonzales, Louisiana...

Sheila George Legnon Bentley, known to many as "Red", passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, after a short battle with COPD. She was 76 years old. Born on September 10, 1949, in Garden City, Kansas,...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mildred Torres Simon. An inspiration of Love and Kindness, she passed away April 10, 2026, at the age of 100. Mildred spent her life showering l...

A homemaker, Genealogy Historian and resident of St. Amant, LA., she passed at 10:12pm on April 9, 2026, at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice, Baton Rouge, LA. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 1...

Nila Reba Alexis, age 85, a resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana, passed on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at her residence. She is survived by her sons, Berkley “Mac” McKenzie, and Carlin “Yogi” Alexis; grandc...

Douglas Arnold Talley Jr. passed on April 7, 2026, at the age of 63, and was a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana.