OBITUARIES

Our shining star, mother, wife, and friend, Annie Reagan, was called to her eternal home onApril 9, 2022, following a most courageous battle with breast cancer. Her beautiful smile,colorful personality, and kind heart will live on through those who loved her. Annie was afashionista who enjoyed listening to her favorite tunes, collecting all things glamorous, dining atsignature restaurants, and spending...

Len Romain Matherne, Jr., native of New Orleans and resident of Gonzales, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the age of 77.  Len was a faithful member of St. Anne Catholic Church of Sorrento.  He enjoyed time spent with his family and friends, going to the casino and had a passion for cars.  Len was the proud...

Olive Mae Verlander West                                                                           October 21, 1941-Febuary 26, 2022Olive Mae Verlander West (Mae West), on early Saturday morning, was called home to be with her love one. She was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana for 21 years then moved to spend the rest of her life in Metairie, Louisiana. She graduated from Nicholls High School in New Orleans and...

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...

Mario Barrilleaux, 47, of Prairieville, La, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022, after an arduous battle with cancer. Mario was born on May 23, 1974, to William and Lesbia Barrilleaux in New Orleans, La. Mario was an ambitious entrepreneur and the proud owner of Complete Adjusting Services, a Public Adjuster Firm in Prairieville, La. In 2014, he met the...

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...