Obituaries

Aug 25, 2022

Oscar Benjamin Stiles, Jr. (O. B.), a lifelong resident of Baker, Louisiana passed to his eternal home with Jesus Christ on August 25, 2022, at the age of 90 years and 7 months. He was an Army Veteran. He retired from Dixie Electric (DEMCO) and a member of Faith Baptist Church in Baker.

He is survived by...

Aug 22, 2022

Bobbie Mercier Rushing exchanged this earthly life for eternal life with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 22, 2022. She was 92, known to many in Baton Rouge and Central as "The Jelly Lady," retired from Louisiana National Bank with 34 years of service. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, of Central. Bobbie was known for homemade...

Aug 21, 2022

Linda Kay Dunaway McKenzie, 73 years old, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Sister, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 21, 2022. She entered this world on August 25, 1948, born to Charlene and Burnell Dunaway, in Tylertown, MS. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Baker, Louisiana.

Aug 20, 2022

Herbert Augustus Johanson went to be with the Lord on August 20th, 2022 around 10:45 am after fighting medical issues for some time. He is survived by his wife Betty Johanson, sister, Alice Roderick and her two children (Doug and Joan), granddaughter, Amanda Olson, and son-in-law, Brad Vadner; as well as, his step-children and their spouses, Robert Mizell, Ree Ann Vogler, Donna Carter, Mike Carter, Lee Anne Whittington, David Whittington, Joy McGinnis, Russell A. Mizell,...

Aug 11, 2022

Aaron Thomas Bowlin, 35 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 11, 2022. He entered this world on September 15, 1986, born to Donna and Steve Bowlin, in Baton Rouge, LA. Aaron is survived by his loving mother, Donna Brumley Bowlin; father, Thomas Steve Bowlin; sister, Sarah Andre (Dustin); and little...

Aug 8, 2022

Karen Sue Clark Moreau, 58, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, at her home in Baker, LA. Karen was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Sister. She is survived by her husband, John B. Moreau, Sr; daughters, Christina Stewart and Lisa Gautreau; sons, Clifford Moreau, Cade Moreau, Bryson Moreau, and Bobby Moreau; and grandchildren, Tyler Moreau, Logan Moreau, Tristan...

Aug 4, 2022

Louis Monroe Jones, 88 years old, passed away on August 4, 2022. He entered this world on October 8, 1933, born to Corinne and William Jones, in Baton Rouge, LA. Louis honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked for and retired after many years of service from Formosa. He leaves behind to cherish his...

Aug 4, 2022

Vandal Wallace Mercier, 84, of the Central City community, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. She was preceded in death by her husband, Van Nick Mercier, Jr., and her parents, Van and Mabel Wallace, and sisters, Virginia Faucett and Inez Reaves.

She is survived by her children, Van Martin Mercier and his wife,...

Aug 2, 2022

Charles (Chuck) Wayne Fontenot, 78 years old, was called to his eternal resting place while at home surrounded by his loved ones on August 2, 2022. He entered this world on October 22, 1943, in Baton Rouge, LA, born to Paul and Mary Fontenot as their 5th child. Charles served in the United States Air Force from 1961 -...

Jul 26, 2022

Edith Maria Dixon, 92 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 26, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on September 18, 1929, born to Elsbeth and Wilhelm Heiss, in Darmstadt, Hessen. She was a member of Plains Presbyterian Church. Edith is survived by her loving husband of...

Jul 24, 2022

Betty Diane Rogers Tingle passed away on July 24, 2022.  She was a long-time resident of Baker, Louisiana.

Betty is survived by her 3 children, Jennifer Hawes and Delton Callender, Carl and Ashley Tingle, and Dustin and Jennifer Tingle; grandchildren, Dallas Shipp, Tyler Cato, Jacob Tingle, Hunter Tingle, Isabella Livingston, Emma Tingle, Katherine Leigh and Shyann Callender;...

Jul 4, 2022

WILLIAM STAN VENABLE Our kind, generous, much-loved gentle giant was welcomed to his Savior's feet from his Zachary home surrounded by his loving family on July 4, 2022.  He was 73 years old.  He joined many who preceded him to glory including his parents, Vernon and Doris Yarborough Venable, and in-laws, Clyde and Yvette Melancon Sandifer.

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Jul 2, 2022

No more hardships, no more pain – only peace and joy forever.

Kylee “Bug” Marie Vickers, age 21, a resident of Central, LA passed away on July 2, 2022, after a life-long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Her heart and love for Santa and firemen were bigger than her disease. In her short life, Kylee never stopped smiling...

Jun 30, 2022

Harold Joseph Dupuy resident of Baker, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Baton Rouge General. He was 84 and a Native of Plaquemine. Harold was the most loving and sweetest Father and Grandpa anyone could ask for. Harold loved fishing, singing, family vacations to GrandIsle and most of all spending time with his family. Harold has one...

Jun 16, 2022

Lisa Ann Plaisance Whitaker, 62 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Daughter, and Sister was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on July 18, 1959, born to Mary and Rouney "Sonny" Plaisance, in Clinton, LA. Her life revolved around her grandkids that...

Jun 13, 2022

Larry Dee McEachern, 80 years old, beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 13, 2022. He entered this world on March 21, 1942, born to Perry and Sybil McEachern, in Springhill, LA. Larry retired from Tembec Paper Mill. He loved all LSU sports and sac-a-lait fishing, but most of...

Jun 13, 2022

Elva Edora Middlebrooks Timme, 100 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Great Great-Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 13, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on October 2, 1921, born to Addie and David Middlebrooks, Sr., in Church Point, LA. She was a member of First...

Jun 5, 2022

Dudley Morris Reynolds, a resident to Baton Rouge and a native of Liberty, MS. Dudley passed away on June 5, 2022. Dudley was born on September 8, 1936 and was the youngest child of Thomas Jefferson and Lillie Ivy Thompson Reynolds, both deceased. He as a U.S. Army Veteran, having served his country honorably from June 10, 1959 to...

Jun 2, 2022

Mark Dewayn Griffith, 61 years old, loving Husband, Dad, Paw-Paw, and Friend, passed away on June 2, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on August 27, 1960, born to Shelly and Donnell Griffith, in Hattiesburg, MS. He loved his family very much and has fought for over 20 years to stay with them. He was...

Jun 2, 2022

"Just Build My Mansion Next Door to Jesus and tell the angels I'm coming Home". Patsy Ruth Love Wilkinson was born on September 7, 1943, in Hornbeak, TN and was called home to be with our Lord on June 2, 2022. Patsy was the 7th of 9 children born to John William Love and Emma Belle Jones Love. She...