Obituaries

Jun 9, 2021

Steve Peter Testa, 83 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 9, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on July 18, 1937, born to Steve and Mary Testa, in White Castle, LA. He was a faithful member of St. Isidore Catholic Church. Steve is survived by one daughter...

Jun 4, 2021

Bertie Olla Labove Thomas, 89 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 4, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on December 5, 1931, born to Irene Nunez Labove and Elray Labove, in Lake Charles, LA. She was a member of Harding Street...

May 31, 2021

Shirley Mae McGrew Baltz (Ghee) went home to be with the Lord and the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Baltz on May 31, 2021, at the age of 88. Shirley was born on February 25, 1933, to Joseph (Allie) McGrew and Mary Eloise Babin McGrew. Shirley was a resident of the Baton Rouge/Baker, Louisiana, area for most of...

May 28, 2021

James "Jimmy" Norman Odom, III, 74 years old, beloved Husband and Father, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 28, 2021. He entered this world on February 17, 1947, born to Iris and James Odom, Jr., in Baton Rouge, LA. Jimmy honorably served his country in the Marines. He was a member of...

May 15, 2021

Gaynel Mary Trahan, 81 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 15, 2021, surrounded by her loving family in Baker, LA. She entered this world on December 15, 1939, born to Raleigh and Anita Stutes, in the Judice Community, in Louisiana. Gaynel and Raywood enjoyed traveling on bus trips all over the...

May 12, 2021

Charles Lee Cone, 91 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 12, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on September 10, 1929, born to Eula Belle Knight Cone and Arthur Calvin Cone, in Smackover, AR. He loved watching LSU football and...

May 8, 2021

Billy Roy Morace Sr., 86 years old, passed from his earthly home, on May 8, 2021 in Houston, Texas. He entered this world on August 19, 1934, born to Bill and Inez Morace, in New Era, LA. He was a member of Baker Masonic Lodge #441, Istrouma Chapter #92 R.A.M., Istrouma Council #33 C.M., Knights Templar Istrouma Commandery #28,...

Apr 29, 2021

John Samuel Robinson, 64 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 29, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on September 5, 1956, born to Josie and Grady Robinson, in Greenwell Springs, LA. He was a member of the Local Union 198 for over 30 years. He loved...

Apr 23, 2021

Joseph "Joey" L. Noble, 55 years old, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 23, 2021. He entered this world on May 14, 1965, born to Vera Sanchez and Samuel Noble, in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a member Greenwell Springs Church of Christ. He was an avid...

Apr 23, 2021

Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that...

Apr 18, 2021

Sandra Kathleen Claus Mizell Cupit, 75 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on July 3, 1945, born to Leila and Clyde Claus, Sr., in Corpus Christi, TX. She grew up with a grand piano...

Apr 17, 2021

Sylvia Lorraine Simoneaux, 87 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 17, 2021, at Baton Rouge General, Bluebonnet. She entered this world on February 18, 1934, born to William and Frances Bennett in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church. Sylvia is survived by her 2...

Apr 15, 2021

Jean Green Byers, 77 years old, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 15, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on August 23, 1943, born to Louise King Green and Kenneth Anderson Green, in Norfolk, VA.

She was a member of St. Isidore...

Mar 31, 2021

Donald "Rod" Terry Mier, 82 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 31, 2021. He entered this world on May 1, 1938, born to Frank and Naomi Mier, in Rayne, LA. Rod honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He worked for Petroleum Helicopters in Lafayette, LA, Pennington Biomedical...

Mar 28, 2021

Allen Joseph Allemond Sr., 82 years old, native of Arnaudville and resident of Prairieville passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at The Crossing. He was born on April 11, 1938, born to Julia Olivier Allemond and Raoul Allemond, Sr.

Allen is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Geraldine Adams Allemond; sons, Allen Allemond Jr....

Mar 28, 2021

Katherine "Kati" Gail Simmons, 32 years old, loving Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Friend was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 28, 2021, at her home. She entered this world on February 14, 1989, born to Jennifer Beard Winward and Glen Simmons, in McComb, MS. She loved spending time with her children and family...

Mar 23, 2021

Sarah Daugherty Williams, 97 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, & Great-Great Grandmother was called home to be with Jesus and reunited with her childhood sweetheart and husband, Clyde, on March 23, 2021. She entered this world on November 9, 1923, born to Lucy Daugherty, in Panola County, MS. She lived her life serving the Lord. She used her...

Mar 16, 2021

Thomas Alton Morgan, 80 years old, beloved Father, Husband, and Grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 16, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on June 7, 1940, born to Merle and Alton Morgan, in Amite County, MS. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Baker,...

Mar 12, 2021

How Innocent were those days, how rich we were to have known them.

Fred Oliver Russell Jr, 85 years old, beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather passed away peacefully at his home Friday, March 12, 2021 at 12:40 PM. He entered this world on September 11, 1935, born to Myrtis and Fred Russell, Sr., in Torras, LA. He...

Mar 9, 2021

Florence Besson Foreman, 76 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 9, 2021. She entered this world on June 30, 1944, born to Keitha and William Besson, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a faithful member and Sunday school teacher of Istrouma Baptist...