OBITUARIES

Kenneth Ray Leggion, Sr.

Kenneth Ray Leggion, Sr.

May 27, 2024

Kenneth Ray Leggion, also know as Ironman, a resident of Gonzales, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at the age of 63. Kenneth was a loving husband, father, pawpaw, brother,great-grandfather and friend who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and having a good time. His trades were Iron worker and Crane Operator. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and...

Clara Mae Bauer Hill

Clara Mae Bauer Hill

May 27, 2024

Clara entered into eternal life on Monday, May 27, 2024 at the age of 84. She was a genuine soul with a loving heart and she will be dearly missed. She was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge and a long-time employee of Stanocola Medical Clinic. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Boyd, her two children Doug Hill...

Elizabeth Burton Vyvial

Elizabeth Burton Vyvial

May 26, 2024

Elizabeth Burton Vyvial, born March 17, 1952, in New Orleans, L A, passed away at her home in Gonzales, LA surrounded by her family on May 26, 2024, at the age of 72.  

Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Daniel Vyvial; children, Larry Ceravola, Wesley Ceravola, Tristin Lindamood; 6 grandchildren, Nicholas Sitko, Alexis and Gabriella Ceravola, Anthony Morris, Ryan Evans,...

Robert L. Jones

Robert L. Jones

May 25, 2024

Memorial service celebrating the life of Robert L. Jones of Monroe, LA. will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Gateway Assembly,100 Boardman Ave. Bastrop, LA.   Robert was born September 26, 1966 and passed from this lifeMay 25, 2024 at the age of 57.He is proceeded in death by his mother, Alice Jones; grandmother,  Sara Jones; uncles,...

Guy B Lambert

Guy B Lambert

May 25, 2024

A ceremony celebrating the life of Guy B. Lambert will be held on Thursday June 6, 2024, at Household of Faith Church, Airline Highway Campus with visitation at 9:00 am until time of the service at 11:00 am.

Mr. Lambert was born on September 19, 1964, in Baton Rouge and rested from this life on May 25, 2024, in Ponchatoula at...

Robert L. Walker

Robert L. Walker

May 25, 2024

Robert L. Jones of Monroe, LA. was born September 26, 1966 and passed from this life May 25, 2024 at the age of 57.Memorial service celebrating the life of Robert will be held at a later date, under the direction of Church Funeral Services and Crematory.

Marie Haydel Taylor

Marie Haydel Taylor

May 24, 2024

Marie Haydel Taylor passed away on May 24, 2024, at the age of 84 in Gonzales, Louisiana. She was born on December 10, 1939, in St Gabriel.Marie was a loving individual who cherished her family, friends, and pets deeply.She is survived by her daughters Terrie Daigle, Sheri D Gray, Angela Daigle, son-in-law Giles Lemoine, daughter-in-law Nicole Daigle, grandchildren Tina, Briana,...

Cleve Stephen Banquer

Cleve Stephen Banquer

May 24, 2024

 

Cleve Stephen Banquer passed away peacefully at his home in Baton Rouge, LA, with his beloved wife and children by his side. 

 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, May 31, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 12424 Brogdon Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70816.

  A visitation with a Rosary led by Clifford Hebert will take place at...

Thomas C Wood

Thomas C Wood

May 24, 2024

“He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken.” Isaiah 25:8



Thomas Carroll Wood, a devoted husband, father, and Pop Pop, was born on March 31, 1945, in Waynesboro, VA, and died on May...

Gertrude Robinson

Gertrude Robinson

May 23, 2024

Gertrude "Gert" Robinson went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 23, 2024. "Therefore, you too have grief now. But I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.” -John 16:22- 

Beloved mother to the late Diana Lewis and sister of the late Evelyn Thomas. Loving...

Kathleen "Kathy" Braud

Kathleen "Kathy" Braud

May 22, 2024

Heaven gained another angel in the early morning hours of May 22, 2024. She was 66 years old, born on January 16, 1958, in Baton Rouge. She was a graduate of Redemptorist High School. Her favorite pastimes were watching baking shows on the Food Network, watching LSU sports and spending time with her family and friends.  She was preceded in...

Patsy R. Lyle

Patsy R. Lyle

May 22, 2024

Patsy Nell Rushworth “Pat” Lyle passed away peacefully at home on May 22, 2024.  She was 89. Pat was born in Baton Rouge, LA. A 1956 graduate of Louisiana State University with a BS in business, Pat played an integral role for 14 years in the business her father had founded, Craft Rushworth, LTD, which became LCR Corporation and later...

Dorothy "Dot" Rogers Guidry

Dorothy "Dot" Rogers Guidry

May 21, 2024

Dorothy “Dot” Rogers Guidry was born January 26,1951 and passed away May 21,2024. She was a resident of Gonzales, LA. Proceeded in death by her husband Wayne J. Guidry, mother and father Rita and Joseph “Joby” Rogers, daughter Candice Clancy, sister Ann Cronon, and brother Joseph “Joe” Rogers and nephew William “David” Spencer. Survived by sister Carmen McAlister, brother Steve...

Gilbert "Gil" Charles Dunning

Gilbert "Gil" Charles Dunning

May 20, 2024

Gilbert "Gil" Charles Dunning was born May 2, 1955 and passed from this life May 20, 2024 at the age of 69.Gil loved fishing and was a bing outdoors person, anytime he had the opportunity to go camping he would. He loved his country, he retired almost 18 years of service in the United States Army.He is preceded in death by...

Mark Ray Stegall

Mark Ray Stegall

May 20, 2024

Mark Ray Stegall, born June 8, 1965, Selmar, Tennessee, passed away on May 20, 2024, at the age of 58 in Gonzales, LA.  He was employed with Super Stop Convenient Stores for almost 20 years, where he was currently a supervisor. Mark enjoyed Tennessee Volunteers football, music of any genre, and camping with his wife Cindy.

 He is survived by his...

James Douglas Wingate

James Douglas Wingate

May 19, 2024

On Sunday, May 19, 2024, our dear brother passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in his sleep. 

Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1963 to parents Jim and Carmen Wingate, Doug spent most of his childhood in the community of what is now Central City. Doug attended Central High School and after graduation, he studied Quantitative Business Analysis at LSU, graduating in...

Edward "Eddie" Joseph Cambre

Edward "Eddie" Joseph Cambre

May 19, 2024

Edward "Eddie" Joseph Cambre, 71, of Baton Rouge, passed away on May 19, 2024, at his home in Alford, Florida following a brief battle with cancer. He took his last breath surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly.  

Eddie was born on December 21, 1952, in Baton Rouge to Vincent and Juanita Cambre. He grew up in Baker...

John Mark Melancon

John Mark Melancon

May 18, 2024

In loving memory of John Mark Melancon, known affectionately as "Mark" to his family and closest friends, a devoted husband, son, brother, and friend.  His jovial spirit, love for family, and love for life will forever be remembered in the hearts of those who were touched by his presence.  He was born on January 10, 1962, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana,...

Eugene "Pete" Braud

Eugene "Pete" Braud

May 18, 2024

Eugene “Pete” Braud, born October 22, 1941 in Gonzales, LA, and passed away on May 18, 2024 at the age of 82. He was a retired member of Local 198, 1960 graduate of Gonzales High School, and a US Army Veteran. 

He is survived by his sons, Kyle, Burt (Pamela), Jared, Brian, and Bret Braud; grandchildren, Amanda and Toby Burgett, Kristin,...

Robert Wayne White SR.

Robert Wayne White SR.

May 17, 2024

Robert “Wayne’ White born on the 2nd of May, 1946. He passed away May 17th, 2024 at the age of 78. Wayne was a simple man. He was a seasoned story teller about everyday life. He told great jokes and would make you laugh at yourself if you got upset. He would go out of his way to make sure...