All Obituaries

Dianna “Dee” Daigle Vigil, age 79, resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, beloved wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on July 10, 2020. Dee was a Louisiana Master Gardener and an accomplished artist. She is survived by her husband Eddie Vigil; son Michael Vicknair (Debbie); grandson Cody Vicknair; granddaughter Amanda Abadie (Micah); great-granddaughter Adaleigh Vicknair; and sisters Deanna Faul, Donna Daigle, Darlene Mouch (Dale), Dolly...

Debra Ann Black, born October 05,1962, a Baha'i, on a sunny to be Friday morning, Waterloo, Iowa. She is the daughter of Dr. Gary and Astrid Black. Debbie, has one living daughter, Kaeleigh Rose Butler, Baton Rouge, LA., one sibling-sister Laurie S. Gaspard, one niece, 3 and 1/2 Great nieces, 3 nephews, with two of the nephews-Daniel and Joshua in the military. One special departed uncle, Nathan L. Roff, living uncles- Dr. Roger Roff-Dillon, S.C., Dr. Norman Melchert, Virginia, four...

Rochelle Devillier Bodin, 83, died peacefully in her sleep, July 5, 2020 with family by her side.  She was a native of Port Barre and a long-term resident of Baton Rouge.  Rochelle’s perfect day was a morning fishing trip, coffee while watching her “stories”, chicken and sausage gumbo for supper followed by a game of Pokeno.  She appreciated Sunday dinners, family reunions, crossword puzzles, lap cats, Johnny Carson, LSU football and the humor in every...

Nathan “B” Knox passed away peacefully in Flannery Oaks Guest House on July 4, 2020 in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 84.  Nathan is survived by his wife of 46 years, Beverly M. Knox; daughter, Nicole R. Knox; grandchildren, Jacob Knox-Kennedy, Sr., Robbie Kennedy, and Dailyn J. Kennedy; and one great-grandson, Jacob Knox-Kennedy, Jr.; sibling, Wesley H. Knox; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Hillman and Henrietta Knox. ...

Larry Lynn Gussman, born on May 5, 1943, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on June 30, 2020 at the age of 77. Larry graduated from Baton Rouge High in 1961. He then attended Southeastern Louisiana University and graduated in 1966 with a bachelor’s degree in business. He is a retired partner in EME Company. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family, going on trips with his family, and attending LSU football games. Larry is survived by his wife of 54 years,...

James Carroll Prudhomme, passed away on June 30, 2020 at the age of 79.  There will be a private service on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at St.John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Hospice of Baton Rouge. 

Carol Hinton Zumbro, a native of Hattiesburg, MS and resident of Livingston, LA passed away on June 29, 2020 at the age of 73. Carol was a Christian mother and grannie and loved spending time with her family. She never met a stranger and would talk to anyone and you could not get by without a hug from her. She loved going on vacations, fishing and watching wrestling. She was a member of Redeemer Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, William R. Zumbro; her daughters,...