OBITUARIES

Danny Arceneaux

Danny Arceneaux

Sep 27, 2023

Danny Arceneaux, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Our Lady of the Lake Ascension in Gonzales. He was a native of Gonzales, LA and the son of Horace Arceneaux and the late Myrtle Braud Arceneaux. He was preceded in death by his mother, stepmother; Alberta Arceneaux; sons, Daniel Arceneaux, Jr and...

Bette Jean Songy Bertucci

Bette Jean Songy Bertucci

Sep 25, 2023

Bette Jean Songy Bertucci, age 76, wife of the late Peter C. Bertucci, Sr. and daughter of the late Myrna Rita Lacoste and Henry Joseph Songy, Jr., passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. She is preceded in death by her grandparents: Henry Joseph Songy Sr. (Zoot), Louise Irene Walker Songy (Mamma Lou), Louis J. Lacoste (Pappa Lacoste), Josephine Prattini...

Charles “Charlie” Mcvea Boze

Charles “Charlie” Mcvea Boze

Sep 25, 2023

Charles “Charlie” McVea Boze, a native and  resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on September 25, 2023 at the age of 79. He was a long-time employee of Kleinpeter Farms Dairy and the State Times and Morning Advocate.  Charlie proudly served in the US Navy. He loved watching LSU sports and spending time with his family, especially watching his...

David Nam Kyu Choo

David Nam Kyu Choo

Sep 23, 2023

David Nam Kyu Choo was born on June 8, 1931, in Honolulu, Hawaii and passed away on September 23, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Preceded in death by his parents, four siblings and wife. Survived by his daughters, JoAnn Choo, Diane (Howard) Klischer, Nancy (Glenn) Fox, 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren. David grew up on a pineapple plantation. After he...

Anthony La Nasa, Jr.

Anthony La Nasa, Jr.

Sep 22, 2023

Anthony "Tony" La Nasa Jr., age 67, of New Orleans, LA, passed away on September 22, 2023, in Hammond, LA. He was born on January 30, 1956, in New Orleans, LA. Tony was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and sibling.Tony is survived by his wife, Vanessa Martin, his children, Kelly Streckfus (Robert), Letitia Walker (Adam), Anthony La Nasa III (Shannon),...

Curtis “Curt” Wayne Holmes

Curtis “Curt” Wayne Holmes

Sep 22, 2023

Curtis “Curt” Wayne Holmes, 78, of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023 at BRGH with his wife of 57 years by his side. Curt was a loyal, dedicated, and loving husband, a true friend, a strong an honorable man who battled multiple cancers, achieving remission shortly before losing his final battle to COVID.  Curt is survived...

Jordan Baker

Jordan Baker

Sep 22, 2023

Jordan Micheal ‘Bubba’ Baker passed away Friday September 22nd. Jordan was born on December 6th, 1980 and was a lifetime resident of St.Amant, Louisiana.He is survived by his 3 children: Mckensie, Kynlee, and Jaxon. Mother Becky Brignac Bourgeois, Father Samuel Baker, Sister Ashlie, Brother Landon, Grandmother Mae Brignac, and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.Jordan’s biggest joy in life was...

Jo Ann Fernandez Anderson

Jo Ann Fernandez Anderson

Sep 22, 2023

Jo Ann Fernandez Anderson, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and resident of St. Amant, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at the age of 76.   She was a wife, sister, grandmother,  great grandmother and friend who will be greatly missed.  She proudly served as a teletypist and secretary at BellSouth/AT&T for 30 years.  She enjoyed preparing and decorating...

Bobbie Lee Stirling Aguillard

Bobbie Lee Stirling Aguillard

Sep 22, 2023

Bobbie Lee Stirling Aguillard, a resident of Plaquemine, LA, passed away on September 22, 2023, at the age of 74. She is survived by her loving son and daughter-in-law, Jessie Aguillard and Daphne Aguillard. Preceded in death by her mother, Lois Altazan Stirling and father, Robert Stirling. A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Sharon Douglas Smith Musy

Sharon Douglas Smith Musy

Sep 21, 2023

Sharon passed away September 21st with her husband of 33 years at her bedside and holding her hand.  A native of Baton Rouge and an active 62 year member of 1st United Methodist Church, she spent her life close to and loving her family. Sharon was preceded in death by her father, Quentin Franklin Smith, who passed when Sharon was...

Nancy Mary Cambre Melancon

Nancy Mary Cambre Melancon

Sep 20, 2023

Nancy Mary Cambre Melancon, age 65, of Port Vincent, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Gonzales Healthcare Center. She was preceded in death by her father, Parker Cambre and her mother, Florence Schexnaydre Cambre. Nancy left behind her loving companion, Don Melancon; her son, Cory Melancon and wife Amanda; daughter, Heidi Melancon; four grandchildren, Shea, Alex, Gavin,...

Grant Williams

Grant Williams

Sep 20, 2023

A ceremony celebrating the life of Grant Williams will be held at Praise Church, 36452 C Braud Road, Prairieville, and will be announced once the date and time is scheduled. Grant was born on April 9, 1968, and passed from this life on Wednesday afternoon September 20, 2023, at the age of 55 years. He was a current resident of...

Althee R. Billingsley

Althee R. Billingsley

Sep 19, 2023

The greatest wife, mom and grandmother in the world was welcomed into the arms of Jesus Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 2:14PM. She was born December 28, 1926 and lived 96 years in St. Amant, Louisiana. She worked some in her younger years, but devoted her life to the work within her home, raising her children and taking care of...

Lisa Faye Talley

Lisa Faye Talley

Sep 18, 2023

Ms. Talley was a long term resident of Whiteville, Louisiana but was a current resident of Port Barre, Louisiana. Ms. Talley passed on Monday, September 18, 2023 at East Jefferson General Hospital.Survivors of Ms. Talley include her brother Jeffery Talley and his wife Yvette Talley of Scott; Her sister Julie Talley and fiancé, Johnny Aguillard of Port Barre; Her son...

Daniel “Dan” McRaven

Daniel “Dan” McRaven

Sep 17, 2023

Daniel “Dan” McRaven, age 77, passed away on September 17, 2023, at his residence. He was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin McRaven and Lillie Marie Herring McRaven. He was a native of Murphysboro, IL and a resident of Louisiana since 2008.  He was a welder for Coastal Bridge for over 13 years, a Vietnam Conflict veteran in the...

Dennis Clarence Bruce

Dennis Clarence Bruce

Sep 17, 2023

Dennis Clarence Bruce, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the age of 32.  He was a native of LaPlace, LA and resident of Kenner, LA. Dennis was born on March 13, 1991, in Metairie, Louisiana.Dennis loved to fish, hunt, and spend time riding side by side with family and friends in the mud. He had a love for...

Stefan Jacob Valentine

Stefan Jacob Valentine

Sep 16, 2023

Stefan Jacob Valentine of Gonzales Louisiana died Saturday, September 16, 2023, in Baton Rouge Louisiana due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Stefan was born on Thursday, February 16, 1989, at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge to Bruce Valentine and Susie Braud. Stefan grew up in Baton Rouge. He attended Parkview Baptist through middle school. He and his...

Paula Rea Villar

Paula Rea Villar

Sep 16, 2023

Paula Rea Villar, 66, of Gonzales, LA, passed away on Saturday September 16, 2023, after a fearless battle with Frontal Lobe Dementia. Paula was born on June 23, 1957, to Clarence and Shirley Villar of Galvez, LA. After graduating from East Ascension High School in 1973, she attended LSU, majoring in social work. She retired as a state employee in...

Irma Leblanc Borne

Irma Leblanc Borne

Sep 15, 2023

Daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, a woman who loved well and was well loved. Irma Marie LeBlanc Borne gained her wings on September 15, 2023, at the age of 85.Irma was the daughter of Joby and Bernice LeBlanc, devoted wife of Lawrence J. Borne Jr. “Larry” of 44 years, caring mother of Lawrence J. Borne III “Sonny”...

Adele Mary Oubre Breaux

Adele Mary Oubre Breaux

Sep 13, 2023

Adele Mary Oubre Breaux born on September 6, 1950, in Plaquemine, LA, passed away on September 13, 2023, at the age of 73.

She was a resident of St. Amant, LA. Adele was a hairdresser for many years.  She was a true red-head and had the fiery spunk to prove it, you never had to wonder what she was thinking....