OBITUARIES

10 Aug. 1972 – 4 April 2022Norman was born in Meridian, MS but made New Orleans his home.  He passed away peacefully in his sleep in the city that he loved so well.Norman was a sweet soul, who left his mark on everyone he met.  He was known for his generosity, kindness, and making friends wherever he went and will...

William Edward “Bill” Ankiel, Jr, age 65, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022 at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. The son of Mary Tabor Ankiel and the late William Edward Ankiel, Sr, he was born on December 30, 1956 in Wayne County, Michigan.An avid fisherman who was very good at his hobby, took...

Theron passed from this life following a massive stroke on April 7, 2022 surrounded by family and friends. He was born Oct 20, 1963 in Baton Rouge, LA to Byron and Jacquelyn Cook Howe. He was raised in Gonzales and attended St Amant High School graduating in 1981.Theron worked in many different fields throughout his lifetime. He was loved everywhere...

Was born on October 28, 1966. He was 55 years old. He passed away on April 10, 2022 joyously, holding his only child in his arms. Robby was a roofer by trade and an aspiring DJ known as DJ Cyclops.  His passion was making music and he had a special talent for breakdancing. His family especially loved watching him spin...

Russell Anselmo departed this life peacefully at home with family present on April 7,2022.He was 84 years old. He was a graduate of Ithaca High School in New York and attended the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. He worked as an industrial pipe designer until retirement.He enjoyed fishing, football and woodworking. He was an avid LSU fan and never missed...

Richard “Rick” Warren Roussel passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, March 25, 2022. He was born on July 15, 1961, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Rick was a certified pipe draftsman and an entrepreneur in sales. But his passion was his music. He was preceded in death by his father, Hunter Louis Roussel, Jr. He is survived by his...

Matthew Hadley was born on August 1, 1990, and passed from this life on December 24, 2021, in Baton Rouge at the age of 31 years. He was a resident of Prairieville, and worked as a boat tankerman.His family has lovingly selected cremation.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5        Betty Ann Bryan, A resident of Zachary, went to her heavenly home on Monday, April 4th, 2022. She was 86  years old. Special thanks to The Crossing at Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge. She always put God first in her life. She had...

Our beloved mother went to be with our Lord on April 6, 2022. Gay was a native and long term resident of Baton Rouge, LA.  She graduated from Istrouma High school and went on to Louisiana State University as a Music Major. Gay loved to paint, read and travel.  She enjoyed trips to New England, Scotland, France and Iceland.  She...

William “Bill” Spencer Hutchinson, 88, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2022, at Golden Age Nursing Home in Denham Springs. He was born on May 2, 1933, in Bayou Barbary, LA, where he grew up. He served in the U S Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Delta Concrete for many years, he loved hunting, playing his banjo,...

Rene’ Davis Reed was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She left this world to join her heavenly Father on April 3, 2022, at the age of 61. She was born in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to JoNell and Maurice Davis on December 21, 1960. As a “military brat,” she moved around various parts of the country...

Warren Elliot Beemer, 52, a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and resident of San Antonio, Texas, passed away April 1, 2022. Pastor Warren is survived by his wife Faith, daughters Susie, Katie, and son Maxamos, Mother Frances Beemer, two brothers Hugh Beemer (wife Karissa) and Richard Beemer, (wife Debbie) and numerous nephews and nieces. Pastor Warren was preceded in death...

Geri Lynn Smithhart left this earth on March 31st, 2022, at the age of 64 years young while at her home in Prairieville, LA where she enjoyed sitting on her sundeck overlooking Bayou Manchac and watching the peaceful wildlife play about. Geri was born on July 9th, 1957, to Ray and Inez Smithhart in Baton Rouge, LA. She is survived...

Woodrow Paul Stelly, Sr., age 83, of Gonzales peacefully passed away at his home on March 24, 2022.  To his business contacts he often went by “Will;” but to friends and family he was affectionately called “W.P.” Born on September 1, 1938, to Eddie Edward & Eula Marie Stelly in Cow Island, Louisiana, W.P. graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School...

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Kathy Malbrough on Monday, April 4, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in French Settlement, LA. Visitation will be held at 10:00 am with mass to follow at noon. Kathy passed away on March 30, 2022 at the age of 71. She was born in New Orleans and a resident of...

Bernard “Ben” A. Sulzer Jr., a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of St. Francisville, LA, got his angel wings on March 27, 2022. He was surrounded by his three daughters. He is preceded in death by his wife, Janet Datri Sulzer, and parents, Bernard and Irma Sulzer, Sr. He is survived by his daughters, Michele Sulzer, Lori...

Rori Kay Brown Edgen, born in Baton Rouge and resident of Slaughter, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, March 28, 2022, at the age of 58.  Rori loved spending time with her family and friends as well as the outdoors.  She enjoyed fishing, driving the tractor and around the house with her husband, cuttings grass,...

Josephine Musacchia Rando died peacefully at the age of 79 on Friday, March 25, 2022. A resident of Baton Rouge, LA, Josie was born on March 11, 1943, in New Orleans, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Josephine LaBelle Musacchia and by her brother George Musacchia. She is survived by her children;  son, George Cunningham...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Rev. Ellis Acey Hines will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 at Gonzales Baptist Temple, visitation will be Tuesday 5 pm until 8 pm and will resume Wednesday at 9 am until time of service. Interment will follow with Military Honors at Louisiana National CemeteryRev. Hines was born in Reserve, LA on June 27,...

Betty Jean Dowden Norsworthy, 85, went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2022. Betty was born on June 1, 1936 in Kurthwood, La. Betty was a devoted wife of 70 years and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an active member of Celebration Church in Baton Rouge, LA.Betty was an avid collector of antiques. She...