Gonzales, LA Obituaries

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...

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.

Roger Joseph Berthelot, born on December 28, 1940, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on April 7, 2026, at his home in French Settlement, Louisiana. He was a lifelong resident of French Settlemen...

Patricia Ann Lousteau Percy was born on June 3, 1949 in New Orleans, Louisiana to A.J. and Fabienne Lousteau. The eldest of nine children, Patti grew up in Gonzales, Louisiana and graduated from St. J...

A native of Wallace, LA and a resident of Prairieville, Cliff died on Monday, April 7, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1938 and was 87 years old. He was a former marine and retired from Exxon Mobil...

Evelyn “Evie” Schissel Louque, a resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the age of 79. Evie was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and...

Lavern Elizabeth Bent passed on April 6, 2026, at the age of 56, having been born on September 26, 1969, and was a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana.

Jeremy Michael Klibert entered into the warmth and comforting embrace of his Lord and Savior on April 3, 2026. Jeremy was a loving husband, father, brother, and son who left a lasting impression and ...

Glenda C. Lanoux entered eternal peace on April 5, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, surrounded by her family. Born on July 5, 1948, in Moss Point, Mississippi, Glenda lived a life filled with creativi...

Debra "Debi" Wiltz, 73, of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away peacefully Friday, April 3, 2026. Born March 19, 1953, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, Debi devoted her life to family, friends and the small joy...

Harvey Sidney Whitson, a resident of Livingston, LA and a native of Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, surround by his family. He was 88 years old. He is survived by 2 daughters, Cindy...

Christopher Jay Netterville, age 51, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Chris was a lifelong resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana, where he met the lo...

Anthony "Toby" Joseph Leon, Sr. 9-16-47 - 3-31-26 Known to his family and friends as Toby, passed away at the age of 78 on March 31, 2026. Toby is survived by the love of his life, Dianne Blank Leon...

Debra “Debby” Walker, a resident of Dutchtown, LA, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was 72 years old. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Douglas “Doug” Walker; 2 sons, Matt Walke...

Grover Wiley "Bit" Bridges passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Baker, LA and a longtime resident of Greensburg, LA. He was an amazing husband,...

Ms. Gracie Mae Bourgeois LeBlanc, born February 4, 1941 and age 85, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026. She is survived by her loving children, Brenda Hudson (Clark), Randy Mire (Trudy), and Jo...

Barry Paul Marchand passed away on March 26, 2026 at the age of 64. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and was a lifelong resident of Ascension Parish. He is survived by his two daughters, Madelei...

Jacques Christopher Robert, age 41, of Tomball, Texas, entered eternal life on Sunday, March 22, 2026. He was a devoted husband to Theresa Escude’ Robert and loving father to his four children: Elise ...

Johnny “Butch” Russell Jr., a resident of Sorrento, La passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026. He was 73 years old. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sarah B. Delatte; daughter, Christi Russell...

Gonzales, LA - Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church –15208 LA 73, Prairieville honoring the life of Rose Spera Smith, 80 wh...

Joseph Gayne Marchand, a native and lifelong resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away on March 21, 2026, at the age of 89. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones. Joseph, bett...

George Cox Jr., a resident of Sorrento, LA passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026. He was 94 years old. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joe Anne Robert Cox; 2 daughters, Janeen Cox Rodrigue (R...

Robbie Joel Whiddon, 54, of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away on March 20, 2026. Born on February 24, 1972, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Robbie was a proud graduate of St. Amant High School, class of 19...

Timothy John Lambert passed away on March 16, 2026, at the age of 74. He was born on December 17, 1951, and was a resident of Saint Amant, Louisiana.

Harry Latortue Legros, age 74, passed away peacefully at his residence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on March 17, 2026. Harry was born on June 20, 1951, in Gonaïves, Haiti, to the late Paule-Marie and P...

Christine “Tina” Mathews, born December 9, 1959, passed away on March 17, 2026. Tina was a remarkable woman whose greatest joy in life was the time she spent with her husband, children, grandchildren,...

Axel James Morrissey, beloved son of Jailyn Michelle Reine and Dillan James Morrissey, was born on April 22, 2025. After a long and courageous battle, he was welcomed into God's arms on March 14, 2026...

Marlin L. McDonald, age 83, and a resident of Colyell, La passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026. He is survived by his daughter, Sherry Baham; and his son, Bryan McDonald; 3 grandchildren, Bryan Dak...

Marjorie Lee Nelson passed on March 15, 2026, at the age of 87, having been born on March 6, 1939, and residing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

With Jimmy Buffett playing and a parrot decoration declaring it’s 5 o’clock somewhere, Charles “Mike” Ikerd ordered his last call and pushed the boat back from the dock for the final time—shortly afte...

Benjamin “Benny” Miles passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the age of 53. He was born on May 6, 1972, in Baton Rouge and was a native of Galvez, a graduate of St. Amant High School,...

Charles Wayne(Buddy) Babin Sr., age 91, passed away March 12, 2026 at his home in Gonzales, Louisiana. He was born August 6, 1934, in Gonzales, Louisiana, a son of the late Willie and Luella Babin. Wa...

James Edwin Wright, Sr., lovingly known as “Big Jim,” passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the age of 86. A longtime resident of Geismar, Louisiana, he will be remembered for his de...

Janet M. Stallings, age 78, a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Helena Arkansas, on May 17, 1947, to Cecil and U...

Jerry J. Patterson Sr., age 82, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026. Born on December 25, 1943, Jerry lived a full and hardworking life centered around family, dedication, and a competitive spirit...

Claude Larry Taylor, a native of Baton Rouge and a longtime resident of Saint Amant La. He passed away on March 8, 2026. He was 99 years old. He was a retiree of Copolymer, and Barnard and Burk Engine...