Obituaries

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...

Jan 30, 2021

V.L. Lavergne, 80 years old, beloved, Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 30, 2021. He entered this world on April 8, 1940, born to Marie and Elzia Lavergne, in Church Point, LA. V.L. honorably served his country in the United States Navy during Vietnam. He loved fishing,...

Jan 28, 2021

James Robert Hogan, "Jim Bob" 75 years old, beloved Husband and Son, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 28, 2021. He entered this world on July 16, 1945, born to Thelma and Harold Hogan, Sr., in New Jersey. Jim Bob honorably served and retired as a Master Sergeant in the United States Air...

Jan 27, 2021

Bessie Ann Brashear Krumholt, 82 years old, beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 27, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on October 3, 1938, born to Eunice and Jesse Brashear, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a member of St Isidore Catholic...

Jan 27, 2021

Charlie Galloway Smith, Sr., was called for SUPPERTIME by his Lord and Savior, JESUS CHRIST on January 27, 2021. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and soon to be GreatGrandfather. He was born on April 30, 1926 to Ara and William Smith, in Baton Rouge, La. Charlie honorably and proudly served his country in the United States Army,...

Jan 25, 2021

William Randolph Lilly, 86 years old, beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 25, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on December 10, 1934, born to Hattie and William Lilly, in Liberty, MS. He always had the brightest smile on his face.

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Jan 24, 2021

Mary Jane Aymond Matte, 81 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 24, 2021. She entered this world on September 17, 1939, born to Clemile and Letitia Aymond, in Leonville, LA. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

She became an angel to our Lord...

Jan 22, 2021

Joe Thomas Denham, 89 years old and resident of Baton Rouge, Joe passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021, in Cullman, AL. He was born to Guy and Mary Denham on December 21, 1931. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church for many years. Joe honorably served his country in the United States Marines. Joe is survived...

Jan 16, 2021

Christopher “Lil Chris” Lee Siewert, 48 years old, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on January 16, 2021, at his residence in Baker, LA. He entered this world on September 5, 1972, born to Karen and Peter Siewert, in Baton Rouge, LA. Chris never met a stranger. If you knew Chris, you loved Chris. In his glory...

Jan 15, 2021

Dewey James Raborn, 74 years old and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was born to Myrtle McCulloch Raborn and Dewey Raborn on January 21, 1946 in Baton Rouge, LA. He honorably served his country in the United States Airforce and the United...

Jan 10, 2021

Emma Jean "Granny” Seward Campbell, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, she died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was 91, a residence of Central and a native of Senath, Mo. She was a retired accountant and an election poll worker for many years. She loved sewing, crafts, puzzles, canning, and making candy....

Jan 10, 2021

Ralph Edward Rupple Sr. 81 years old, beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Son, Uncle, and Husband, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 10th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on January 7th, 1940, born to Blue and Bea Rupple, in Hardy AR. Ralph Served his country in the...

Jan 5, 2021

Peggy Joe Addy Theriot, 84 years old, beloved sister and friend, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 5, 2021. She entered this world on January 5, 1937, born to Neva and Hugh Addy, in Decatur, MS. She was a member of Milldale Baptist Church for many years. Peggy is survived by her...

Jan 5, 2021

Charlie John Lamonte, a lifelong resident of Baker, passed away peacefully at his home on January 5, 2021 at the age of 92. Charlie, a native of Tickfaw, was born to Sam and Mary Lamonte on September 30, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Helen Clegg Lamonte and his son, Charles “Anthony” Lamonte. Left behind...

Jan 3, 2021

Deborah Chamberlian Evans, “Mamou” was born on December 12, 1952 and gained her angel wings on January 3, 2021. Debby enjoyed traveling with friends and family and loved reading a good book. She was known for her sense of humor and sassy retorts. Her greatest accomplishment was being Mamou to not only her grandchildren, but all of her “adopted”...