Obituaries

Jan 8, 2022

Barry Stephen Forbes passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022. He was 74, a native of Baker and resident of Zachary. Barry graduated from Baker High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. He loved being outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at Baker...

Jan 5, 2022

Bettie Jean Pope Carroll, 80 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on September 27, 1941, born to Zula and James Pope, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a light in the lives of everyone...

Jan 5, 2022

Larry Richard Bullard, 66 years old, of Zachary, LA was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 5, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on August 1, 1955, born to Richard and Jeanette Bullard, in Whiteville, NC. He was a First Class Serviceman for Gulf States Utilities, which is now...

Jan 5, 2022

Linden Andrew Babin Jr., 57 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 5, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on August 13, 1964, born to Gloria and Linden Babin, Sr., in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a member of Bethany World Prayer Center. Linden was a devoted...

Jan 3, 2022

Lacey Fletcher, daughter of Clay and Sheila Fletcher of Slaughter, Louisiana, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 3, 2022. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM, with a brief...

Jan 1, 2022

James Donald "Jim" Fergerson, 83 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 1, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on June 1, 1938, born to Pearl and Willie Fergerson, in Moulton, AL. He was a long-time, faithful member of Zoar Baptist Church.

Jim is survived...

Dec 31, 2021

Rithi Nguyen Collignon, known by most as "Kim," was called home to be with Jesus Christ on December 31, 2021 at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after a short battle with Covid and a stroke. She was 72 years-old. She was born in Saigon, Vietnam on October 25, 1949. She was the youngest of 5...

Dec 30, 2021

Louis Winston Freeman Jr., 47 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 30, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on February 25, 1974, born to Brenda and Louis Freeman, Sr., in Zachary, LA. Jr. is survived by his loving parents, Louis Winston Freeman, Sr. and Brenda Gail...

Dec 23, 2021

Michael Long "Mickey" Martin, 77 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 23, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on October 9, 1944, born to Julius and Jimmie Martin, in West Monroe, LA. Mickey enjoyed spending time in the outdoors camping, fishing, and riding...

Dec 22, 2021

George Ray Collignon, 65 years old, was called on December 22, 2021 from life on earth by Our Father. We know that "it is no part of Our Heavenly Father's will that any of these little ones be lost"; therefore, we hope and pray, and invite you to hope and pray, that His great mercy will be extended to...

Dec 22, 2021

Johnny Wayne Higginbotham Sr., 67 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 22, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on February 23, 1954, born to Rose Brown and Kenneth Higginbotham, in New Roads, Louisiana. He was a lifelong member of Life...

Dec 2, 2021

Shirley Ann Normand Davis, 82 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend was called to be with our Lord and Savior December 2, 2021. She was born to Gastry and Percy Normand in Alexandria, LA. Ms. Davis is a retired Master Sergeant of 20 years from Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola). She loved her family more than anything. Ms. Davis enjoyed...

Nov 16, 2021

Barbara Allen Brown Moran, 83, a resident of Clinton, passed away on November 16, 2021. Barbara was born on December 6, 1937, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Edwin Allen Brown and Elma Lucille Albarez Brown. She is a graduate of Istrouma High School, Baton Rouge, Class of 1956. She married Roy Louis Moran on August 22, 1955. Barbara was...

Nov 14, 2021

A. Michael "Mike" Babin, 71 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 14, 2021. He entered this world on June 28, 1950, born to Joseph and Ruth Babin, in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a faithful member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, St. Francisville, LA and served in...

Nov 10, 2021

Mary Maude Lofton Posey, 90 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great-Great Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 10, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on August 25, 1931, born to Lavina and Hardy Lofton, in McCall Creek, MS.

Mary is survived by...

Nov 9, 2021

Jeanette Hines Brashear, 72 years old, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 9, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on February 25, 1949, born to Marjorie and Enoch Hines, in Clinton, IL. She was a member of Live Oak Methodist Church. She...

Nov 5, 2021

Lenn Paul Scallan, 61 years old, beloved Father and Grandfather, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 5, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on January 4, 1960, born to Ruby and Harold Scallan, in Pineville, LA. He loved hunting and spending time outdoors. He was the service manager...

Nov 4, 2021

Diane Helstrom Shavers, 76, beloved friend, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother peacefully went to her eternal home on Thursday, November 4, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Her ability to love unconditionally and put a smile on your face will be greatly missed by so many.

Diane is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Stacie Marino...

Nov 1, 2021

James Oliver Arnold "PePaw", left his earthly home to meet his Lord and Savior in his eternal home on November 1, 2021, at the age of 80, surrounded by his beloved family after a brain aneurysm left him asleep and at peace. He entered this world on January 30, 1941, born to Elizabeth Murray and Preston Arnold, in McCall...

Oct 31, 2021

Colleen Walker of Baker, Louisiana passed away on Oct 31, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.