Obituaries

Mar 9, 2021

Michael "Mike" Wayne Riles, Sr., 68 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 9, 2021. He entered this world on June 27, 1952, born to Maxie and Retus Riles, in Baton Rouge, LA. He loved to spend time outdoors hunting and fishing.

Mike is...

Mar 6, 2021

Robert W. Adams went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2021. He was 81 years old. A native of Mt. Auburn, IL and a resident of Zachary, LA. He was born on February 24, 1940. He served 3 years in the US Army. He was retired from the Dept. of Corrections with 21 years of service.

Mar 4, 2021

Lester Nathaniel Doughty, 83 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 4, 2021. He entered this world on September 26, 1937, born to Wesley and Lavinia Doughty, in Baker, LA. He loved camping and fishing and being the Music Director at his church, Faith Baptist. He was funny, outgoing and had...

Mar 3, 2021

Dale "Rick" Leo Richter Jr, 72 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 3, 2021, at his home in Central. He entered this world on April 26, 1948, born to Claudine and Dale Richter, Sr., in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was the pastor of New...

Feb 26, 2021

Elizabeth Anderson Smith, 73, passed away at Promise Hospital on Friday, February 26, following a struggle with several health issues. She had lived in Denham Springs for the past few months but previously had been a lifelong resident of Pride, where she was a member of Sandy Creek Baptist Church. After graduating from Pride High School, Elizabeth worked at...

Feb 25, 2021

John Stewart Kuhnell, III, resident of Baker, LA, passed away on February 25, 2021 at home with his family. He was 67 years old. Celebration of Life service will be conducted by Bro. Gary Richerson at New Life Baptist Church in Baker on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 11:00 AM. John is survived by his wife Jo Ann; son, Ian;...

Feb 25, 2021

Virginia "Ginny" Overton Dunn, 57 years old, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Sister was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 25, 2021, peacefully at her home in Pride, Louisiana. She entered this world on September 25, 1963, born to June Greaud and Lew Overton, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a member of...

Feb 18, 2021

Tracey Badeaux, 63 years old, beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on October 21, 1957, born to Anne Ballard and Barney Childers, in Lake Charles, LA. She was a member of Life Tabernacle Church. She loved...

Feb 16, 2021

Gerardo Samuel Rodriguez-Cazares, 45 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 16, 2021. He entered this world on December 31, 1975, born to Martha and Roberto Rodriguez, in Mexico City, Mexico. He was a member of Emanuel Church of God. Gerardo is survived by his loving wife, Iliana Gonzalez; four children, Fernanda...

Feb 16, 2021

Joel Robert “Jake” Adkins, 98 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 16, 2021.  He entered this world on March 20, 1922, born to Mary and Levi Adkins, in Farmerville, LA. Joel honorably served his country in the US Army during World War II in the Battle of the Bulge and earned...

Feb 15, 2021

Kara Nicole Dabadie, 37 years old, beloved Mother, Daughter, Granddaughter, Sister, Niece, and Friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 15, 2021, surrounded by her parents. She entered this world on December 17, 1983, born to Rhonda Boyd and David Dabadie, in Zachary, LA. She was a member of Baker...

Feb 13, 2021

Larry Lytell Crain and Madelyn Stone Crain Mom and Pop MawMaw and PawPaw Larry and Madelyn Crain have a new address—their Heavenly home on the streets of gold where there is no sickness or sorrow. Larry and Madelyn passed away on Saturday, February 13th, 2021.

They are survived by their 3 children: Patricia Franklin (Adrian)-Baker, LA, Connie...

Feb 12, 2021

Irene “Re’nee” Zacharchenko Cedotal, 73, was called home on February 12, 2021 at 2:18 AM. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was a lifelong resident of Baker, Louisiana. Irene retired from the Feliciana Forensic Facility with 45 years of dedicated service. Irene’s greatest love in life was her two boys and grandchildren. She loved traveling for Bowling tournaments,...

Feb 6, 2021

Mary Eloise Harris Haynes, 82 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and friend to many around the globe was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 6, 2021. She entered this world on October 9, 1938, born to Fred and Ruby Harris, in Winnsboro, LA. She was a graduate of Crowville High School. Mary...

Feb 5, 2021

Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, from  1:00 PM until the Funeral Service at  2:00 PM.

Feb 5, 2021

Brenda Kay McEachern, 76 years old, beloved Wife and Mother, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 5, 2021. She entered this world on August 22, 1944, born to Fortson and Mildred McKinnis, in Springhill, LA. Brenda is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Larry Dee McEachern; son,...

Feb 3, 2021

Margie Ree Boatman, 93 years old, a recent resident of D'Iberville, MS, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 3, 2021. She entered this world on December 26, 1927, born to Joseph and Lilly Mitchell, in Ackerman, MS. Margie was one of 11 siblings. She was a loving mother to two children, five grandchildren,...

Feb 2, 2021

Patsy Smith Tucker, resident of Pride, Louisiana, 84 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 2, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on May 14, 1936, born to Elva and Wynians Smith, in Pride, LA. She was a member of Sandy Creek Baptist...

Jan 31, 2021

Newman Paul Matte, 82 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 31, 2021.  He entered this world on July 2, 1938, born to Zany Matte and Amy Richard Matte in Church Point, LA. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Newman Matte became an angel to our Lord...

Jan 30, 2021

Michael “Mike” Dean Laney, 67 years old and a resident of Baker, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 30, 2021. He entered this world on August 31, 1953, born to Billy and Deanie Laney, in El Dorado, Ar. He was a member of Bethany Church. Mike is survived by his loving wife...