OBITUARIES

Jeffrey T. Ducoté “Jeff” ,69, resident of Gonzalez, passed away on May 4, 2023 @ 3:10 p.m. surrounded by loved ones.Born on December 20, 1953 to Edwin H. and Lillian K. Ducoté, he was the sixth of eleven children. He will be remembered by friends and family for his kind heart and quick wit.He made his living as a diesel...

Julie Zavithsanos Norris peacefully transitioned on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. She was born in New Orleans on December 21, 1965. She was a faithful parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Baton Rouge. Julie was a loyal Louisiana State employee for 20 years. Her greatest enjoyment in life was her children. Her passion was playing volleyball. Julie is preceded...

Nancy Davis Foster, a devoted daughter, loving grandmother, mother, wife, sister, and native of Conroe, Arkansas passed away at the age of 85 on May 4, 2023. She was a resident of Ascension Parish. She is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline Gaudet, grandchildren: Angela Cobb, David Thompson (Jessica), Richard Foster, as well as her brother and his wife, Don and...

Joan Marie Ragan, age 69, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, May 4, 2023. She was born on August 30, 1953, to Joseph E Lisenbee, Jr and Carlin Talbot Lisenbee in Baton Rouge. She was a resident of Denham Springs for 38 years and attended Glen Oaks High School. Joan was the secretary...

Martinez III, Joseph Ernest, 89 years of age, passed on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Baton Rouge General Hospital.Ernest was born on January 3, 1934, in Baton Rouge to the late Joseph Ernest Martinez Jr. and Thelma Bush Martinez. Ernest was the oldest of seven children. He was married and had two children, Deborah Lee and David Martinez and daughter-in-law...

Carl William Guitreau “Little Bit” went to his heavenly home on May 2nd, 2023 at the age of 65. He joined his parents Jesse and Elvenia Watts Guitreau, and brother Coy Guitreau. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda Wheat Guitreau, daughters Candina Martin (Wilbert), Tijuana Martinez (Marty), son Jacob Guitreau, grandkids Dakota (Hayley), Wade (Michelle), Wynn...

Landon Joseph Schexnayder, resident of St. Amant, LA, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 at the age of 26. He was born on September 25, 1996 and was a graduate of St. Amant High School. Landon was the most respectful, sweetest, kind hearted person who will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He had a love for...

LOUIS J. HARGIS SR WAS BORN ON OCTOBER 17, 1953 AND PASSED INTO GLORY ON FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023, AT THE AGE OF 69 YEARS. HE WAS LOVED BY MANY AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.A ceremony celebrating his life will be held at The Church International, 13423 HWY 431 St. Amant, La 70774 on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Visitation...

Effie Josie Templet born July 25, 1939 in Brignac, Louisiana to Dallas and Woodie Templet. She was the youngest of 2, including one brother Ronald Templet. Josie was raised in Gonzalas where she attended school and graduated in 1957. She had 4 children Jayson Carl, Stacy Denise, Ernest Drake, Philip Lance (Charlie). Josie attended college later in life after raising...

Janis Rae Van Veckhoven began her eternal journey on April 26th, 2023, at the age of 64. Surrounded by her family she passed peacefully after a courageous fight at the hospital. She was a caring mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Janis graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1977. She retired from Johnson Controls after 31 years, and in...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Vanessa Ruth McClain will be held at The Church of St Amant on Friday May 5, 2023, with visitation at 9 am until time of the service at 11 am. Vanessa was born in Independence, LA on May 4, 1979, and departed from this life on April 20, 2023, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital...

Ryleigh Lynn White, age 2 months, of Livonia, LA made her arrival on February 21, 2023. Since the moment of her arrival, God blessed us with such joy. We only had two short months with our precious baby before the Angels carried her to heaven on April 23, 2023, due to SIDS. Left to cherish her memory are her parents,...

Vittorio (Vic) Antonio DiPietro – a loving son, brother, uncle, father, and papaw passed away on April 18th, 2023. Born November 03,1968 in New Orleans, LA to Diane and Silvano DiPietro. Vic was everyone’s builder, plumber, mechanic, chef, and Friend, He was Mr. DO IT ALL. He had a heart that he shared with everyone. He truly had a heart...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Charles Tony Cefalu, Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA. He passed away April 22, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Charles Tony Cefalu, Jr. will be deeply missed by his loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Colette Pierce Cefalu.He left behind 3 children: Rachel Cefalu Conerly (Bo...

Zach passed into eternity Thursday, Apr. 20. He was one of a kind. This world was too small to contain him. He loved big and hard. Most of his work career was on the tug boats that we see up and down the Mississippi River. He loved that job. He enjoyed music and movies and eating and weed eating. SO...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Pierson A. Faulkner will be held on Friday April 28, 2023, at Healing Place Church Annex, 19202 Highland Road, Baton Rouge campus, visitation beginning at 10 am until time of service 11 am. Officiating the service will be Pastor David Wray. “P” was born on January 26, 2005, in Houma, LA and departed from...

William Alver “Billy” King, Jr. passed away on April 21, 2023., at the age of 81. He was surrounded by family at his home when he left us to be with the Lord. Billy was a native of Gonzales, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Billy had...

Sharon Ann Plaeger Bollinger, a beloved wife, mom, and Nana, passed away peacefully at home in Prairieville, Louisiana on Thursday, April 20, 2023, after a lengthy illness. She was born on October 27, 1946, in New Orleans, and preceded in death by her parents, George Leonard Plaeger, Jr. and Shirley Mae Bernard Plaeger. She is survived by her husband of...

Ronald Joseph “Butch” Rossi, of Baton Rouge, LA, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family, at the age of 81. Butch was born on January 13, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in Chemical Engineering in 1968. After graduation, he spent...

Donald Paul Chauvin entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 19 at the age of 66. He was born in Lutcher on January 11, 1957. He was raised in Lutcher, started his family in Garyville and later became a resident of Gonzales. Donald, also known as Hik and Don, enjoyed many years working on the Mississippi River as a Longshoreman at...