OBITUARIES

A resident and a native of Prairieville, La, Ronnie L Quebedeaux, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 18th, 2021. He was born on March 18th, 1958 to Berdie and James Quebedeaux.  He was a paint & body technician at Hwy 44 Paint and Body and a Pipeline Inspector for many years. He was a great man and...

David John “Day Day” Peppers, age 29, went home to meet the Lord on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at his residence. David enjoyed nature and volunteered with lawn work and miscellaneous tasks to help individuals. For one who had many struggles of his own, his humor was infectious and found pleasure in making others laugh. It was his ultimate and...

Allen Joseph Derousselle, a resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on September 20, 2021 at the age 79. He was born on July 14, 1942 in Lafayette, LA. Allen was a veteran who proudly served in the United States Navy for 9 years. He was onboard the U.S.S. Bristor during the Vietnam War. Allen was employed with Vulcan Chemicals as...

Zack was born March 13th, 1988 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and passed away on September 14th, 2021.Zack grew up in Gonzales, Louisiana and resided in Holden, Louisiana. He attended school in St. Amant, Louisiana.Zack was a great chef and worked in Baton Rouge restaurants for ten years, afterwards he changed jobs and last worked for AMCO Fence Company in Gonzales....

Donis Ward Byrd Jr., born in Pascagoula, MS, was a former resident of Baton Rouge, LA and who currently resided in McCall Creek, MS, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the age of 70.  Donis was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cutting his grass.  He is survived by his son, Jordan Byrd; sister, Roxanne Byrd...

Roy Gene Carter passed away at the age of 83 on August 27, 2021. Born in Mangham, LA Roy graduated from Rayville High School in 1956. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Dedicating 30 years of active duty military he retired as Chief Master Sergeant and began a 24-year federal career in May...

Glenn D Martin, a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on September 17, 2021 at the age of 68. Glenn was born on July 15, 1953 in Waltham, MA.  He was a supervisor at the Prairieville LA Post Office, a proud USAF Veteran, and a Princeton University Alumni Class of 1976. Glenn was an avid golfer, pool shooter, and loved...

Sarah Lorraine “Laura” Spera, a resident of Walker, LA, passed away Sunday, September 12th, 2021, at the age of 52. Laura is survived by her children Sara Morales (son-in-law Erin Morales), Amanda Lewis (son-in-law Preston Lewis), Clinton Lindsey (daughter-in-law Hayven Jones), Hannah Spera, and Jon Spera; grandchildren Evan Morales, Charlotte Lewis, James Lewis, and River Lindsey; and a multitude of...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Monroe Aubrey Cassagne will be held at 11:00 am on Friday September 24, 2021, at St Peter Catholic Church Reserve. Interment will follow in the church mausoleum.Monroe was born on November 21, 2018, in Jefferson, LA and passed from this life on August 31, 2021, at Children’s Hospital New Orleans at the age of...

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Wilson Pierre “Willie” Cavalier, Sr, age 77, on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 11:00 am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 818 W 10th St, Donaldsonville, LA 70346 with Fr. Taylor Sanford as Celebrant. Graveside services will follow at 12:15pm at St. Martin Chapel Cemetery, 6821 LA-996, Belle Rose, LA...

William “Billy” Russell was born April 21,1981.  He passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2021, and was welcomed into the arms of the Lord Our Father.  He was a loving father, husband, son, brother, and friend.  Billy was a dedicated Ironworker, and active in the Recovery Ministry.  He loved the Lord with all his heart, as well as his family. ...

Todd Michael Apgar, a resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on September 14, 2021, at the age of 34.Todd enjoyed fishing and gaming with his son who meant the world to him. He also enjoyed landscaping, especially weed eating.Todd is survived by his son, Braeden Apgar; his father, Harry Lee Apgar; his mother, Marilyn Apgar; his paternal grandmother, Barbara Apgar;...

Pamela “Pam” Diane McDaniel Conerly, 74, passed away peacefully at her home in St. George, La, near Baton Rouge to be with our Heavenly Father August 29, 2021. Pam’s life will be honored Saturday, September 18 at Foster Road Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. Visitation will be 3 – 4 pm. Service will be officiated by Reverends Cary Kimbrell, Huey...

Ellis Zenor Berthelot born May 16th 1979 departed from his life at his residence in French Settlement on Septmber 11, 2021 at the age of 42. He was an avid LSU, Saints, and NASCAR fan.He is survived by his father Alvin Pat Berthelot, sisters Lisa Brannon (JR) and Dana Simoneaux (Cheyenne). His brother Ty Berthelot (Annette), as well as nieces...

Bridget Jane Brousseau, age 66, died on September 10, 2021, at The Guest House Nursing Home in Baton Rouge after a long and brave struggle with heart disease. Bridget was born on September 12, 1955, the 11th child in a family of 13 siblings, and loved working with her family at The Caterie and O’Brien’s Ice House. Beloved daughter of...

Margie Keller Welsh woke up in the arms of Jesus on September 11, 2021 at 103 years young. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend and will be missed deeply. Memorial service will be at Blackwater United Methodist Church, Saturday, 09/25/2021 at 11:00 AM with visitation at the church from 9:00 to 11:00. Margie...

Thomas J. Mauro, Sr. (aka- Tommy, Dad, Pappy, Coach Tommy), died while evacuated from Hurricane Ida at Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge at the young age of 61. Tommy fought against Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer for 2 long years. A fight he was determined to win.  He was born in New Orleans, LA on October 22, 1959.Tommy was...

Bobby Dean Crowell, a resident of Prairieville, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at the age of 83.  He was a Retired Veteran with 30 years of service in the US Marine Corps and a recipient of a Gold Star, Bronze Star and 3 Purple Hearts, as well as multiple other awards for his honorable service to our country. ...

Donna B. Lavergne, 61, of Gonzales, LA. was called to Heaven on September 8th, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 8, 1960, in Salina, Kansas. She is survived by her husband, Urice Lavergne, of 33 years; her seven children, Nicholas Delatte, Jeremy Delatte, Brandon Delatte, Amy Lavergne, Tina Lavergne, Tammy Lavergne, Shelly Bourgeois; her mother Lillie...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Johnny J. Nickens will be 11 am Monday at New River United Methodist Church, visitation will be Sunday 4 pm until 7 pm and will resume on Monday at 9 am until time of the service. Interment will follow at New River Baptist Church Cemetery. Johnny was born on August 13, 1934, in New...