Gonzales, LA Obituaries

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...

Billie Gammell passed away on March 8, 2026. She was a native of Poteau, Oklahoma and a resident of Maurepas, Louisiana. She is survived by her children, Stephen Moreau (Marleen) and Wendy Ovella (Kur...

“If my people who are called by name will humble themselves, and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicket ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” ...

Scatter me softly to the breeze, let me rest among the trees; No stone or grave need mark my place, for I am held in love’s embrace; No need for sorrow, heavy and deep, my soul awoke, it did not sle...

"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." (Philippians 1:21) Linda Carol Simms, 69, of Prairieville, Louisiana, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2026, surrounded by her famil...

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that d...

Jeanette M. Coppock, 87, was born November 25, 1938, in Ramseytown, North Carolina, and passed away on March 3, 2026. Jeanette was a spirited, loving presence whose life was marked by warmth, connecti...

Stephen “Steve” Alvin Perry was born on November 28, 1955, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Steve spent the past 48 ...

Victor Paul "Vicky" Bourque Sr., 79, of Dutchtown, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born on August 26, 1946, in Gonzales, Louisiana, Vicky was the son of ...

Walter Webb Perdue, Sr., a lifelong resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his home on his 96th birthday surrounded by his family. Born on March 3, 1930, in Prairieville to Law...

Laura Gayle Savoy Chapman, 69, passed away on March 3, 2026. She was born on December 16, 1956 and a lifelong resident of Saint Amant, Louisiana. Known to many as Laura Gayle, LG, Aunt Buddie, and Nan...

"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14 Georgia Claire Gourdon passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at ju...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Opal Ray Marchand who left us on Saturday February 28, 2026 at the age of 102. Opal was born on January 12, 1924 in Duplesses, LA. to Aklin and...

Sheila Johnson Halker passed away on February 28, 2026 at the age of 77. She was a native of Biloxi, Mississippi and a longtime resident of Gonzales, Louisiana. She was a loving and dedicated mother, ...

Joy Thérèse Villavaso Dixon, 80, of Galvez, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026. Joy shared a devoted life with her husband of 65 years, Doval “Doby” Dixon Jr. Together they raised...

Evelyn Bujol Comeaux, born in Donaldsonville, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was a devo...

Verna Lee Berthelot Aydell, 95, of French Settlement, LA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Born on April 4, 1930. She lived a full life rooted ...

Robert “Bob” LeBlanc, age 82 and a resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026, with his beloved wife at his side. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Marie Wilso...

Chris Rice passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the age of 69. He was a native of Amarillo, Texas and a longtime resident of St. Amant, Louisiana. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brothe...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brenda J. Melancon, 84. She deported this life February 19, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. She was born on October 20, 1941, in Baton ...

Precious baby girl, Scottie Kay Hebert, was born into the arms of her loving family and into the arms of the Lord on February 17, 2026. Though her time on earth was brief, Scottie’s life was a beauti...

Faye Marchand Berteau passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at the age of 95. A native of Duplessis, Louisiana, and a longtime resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, Faye was a loving wife, mother, s...

The Masson and Marti families are heartbroken by the loss of their beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and daughter. Pamela “Pam” Masson, age 71 and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Friday,...

Earl D. Gautreau passed away on February 13, 2026 at the age of 77. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. Earl was born in Baton Rouge, La to Herald and ...

Shanon Lynn Moberly, a beloved resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the age of 89. Shanon was known for her deep love of family and her lifelong pass...

Colleen Owens Grace, born October 2, 1954, and a resident of Prairieville, passed peacefully on February 12, 2026. A longtime parishioner of St. George Catholic Church, Colleen devoted her life to fam...

Vickie LeBlanc Gautreau, a lifelong resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the age of 73. Vickie was a graduate of East Ascension High School and then worked in the ...

Joanne Waguespack, age 69, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 11, 2026. A lifelong resident of Saint Amant, Louisiana. Joanne was known for her loving heart, strong fa...

Bobby was a life-long resident of Sorrento, she passed peacefully into eternal rest on February 8, 2026. She was a loving and doting Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. She is preceded in dea...

Evelyn “Evey” Lenard, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 86 years old. Evey was a woman who truly enjoyed life’s ...

Our precious baby boy, Zeke Avery Blount, given to us on January 9, 2025, had his little life ended too soon, on February 8, 2026, he was received into Heaven and now rests in the arms of Jesus. Our f...

Hubert Royce "JR" Prewitt, Jr., born December 30, 1954, passed away peacefully on Monday February 9, 2026, in Prairieville, Louisiana. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather,...

Linda Moran Bourque, 74, of St. Gabriel, Louisiana, passed away on February 7, 2026. Linda was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on March 28, 1951. She was a proud graduate of East Ascension High School...

Vernon “Vern” Leon Sigrest, Jr., passed away on February 5, 2026, at the age of 68. He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, and a cherished son, brother, uncl...

Lucy Alice Clelland, 78, of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away on February 5, 2026. Born on April 17, 1947, in Houma, Louisiana, Lucy was the beloved daughter of Elizabeth and Desire Alleman, Sr. She w...

Greg passed away peacefully at his home the morning of February 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He always had a smile on his face and enjo...

Taryn Elizabeth Blanchard, age 3, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on February 2, 2026. She was born on October 17, 2022, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. From the very beginning, she was a light—fu...

Joanie Darby, a resident of Loxley, Alabama, entered into eternal rest and began her journey to our Lord on January 13, 2026. She was 64 years old. Joanie’s life was deeply rooted in her faith; filled...

Louise M Waller, born on September 22, 1937, passed away on January 31, 2026, at the age of 88. Louise resided in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Diana Jean Lusk, a resident of St. Amant, Louisiana, entered peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Friday, January 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 72 years old. Diana is surv...

Margaret “Peggy” Mayers passed away on January 30, 2026 at the age of 83. Born on January 4, 1943, to Edwin and Helen Beck, Peggy grew up in Miami, Florida. She spent most of her adult life in Kansas,...

Annette Berteau Dupre, a resident of Gonzales, La passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the age of 65. After a 15-year battle with Alzheimer’s, Annette Berteau Dupre is finally at peace. She f...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Melody Lauren Seward, who departed this life on Monday, November 10, 2025, in Greenville, SC at the tender age of 32. Born on May 2...

Clariece Jones Powell, a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, and a native of Amory, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born on September 9, 1937, in Splunge,...

Janice Brignac Templet, known to all as “Jan,” was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, talented seamstress, antique collector, avid gardener, animal lover, and friend to many. At the heart of Jan's l...