Obituaries

Sep 8, 2020

Vergie Melba Cox Hamilton, 104 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 8, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on August 26, 1916, born to May Bell and Robert Lee Cox, in Baton Rouge, LA. She enjoyed spending her...

Sep 7, 2020

Reginald James "Reggie" Smith, 75 years old, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 7, 2020. He entered this world on November 19, 1944. He was raised by Ulysses and Mary Juanita Pinell. Reggie was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Zachary,...

Sep 7, 2020

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. Milton Earl LeBlanc, 84 years...

Sep 7, 2020

Vickey Lynn Cline, 60 years old, beloved mother, grandmother and friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 7, 2020. She entered this world on September 6, 1960, born to Margaret and Henry “Red” Myers, Sr., in Baton Rouge, LA. She was known for the tremendous love and care she had...

Aug 21, 2020

Margaret Crochet Westfall, age 85, was born in Hathaway, LA, and a resident of Central, LA, met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ face to face, peacefully passing away at home on August 21, 2020, surrounded by family after a brief illness. Margaret is survived by her husband, Richard L. Westfall, four daughters, Catherine Westfall, Patricia Westfall Tetley, husband...

Aug 19, 2020

Barbara Truax Clark, age 75, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. A lifelong resident of Baker, Louisiana, Barbara graduated from Istrouma High School in 1962. She enjoyed travelling, bowling, crafting and her weekly card games with friends. She also loved her family of Christ at Foster Road Baptist Church. Survived by husband...

Aug 17, 2020

John 14:3 "And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may also be." Joyce Doughty Seguin Crochet, 77, of Central, LA went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, August 17, 2020. She was a good and faithful servant. Joyce...

Aug 16, 2020

Sandra Quirk Beasley, 73 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 16, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on September 9, 1946, born to Ada and Marshall Quirk, in Opelousas, LA. Sandy was known for her sweet spirit, her strong faith in...

Aug 15, 2020

Sandra Hutchens, 75 passed away in Pensacola, Florida on Saturday, August 15, 2020.

Sandra Hutchens was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved fishing, the outdoors, family cookouts and gatherings, and just sharing life with others. She was also an amazing artist and a wonderful cook that always made sure everyone was well...

Aug 12, 2020

Effie Lee Kerry Everett, 83, of Central, LA passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Effie was born on September 8, 1936 in Natchitoches, LA to Louvenia and Arzene Kerry. Effie was a member of Zoar Baptist Church for 45 years, she was also a member of the Ruth Sunday School Class, whom she...

Aug 10, 2020

Emma Dean Viola, 93 years old, a resident of Baker, LA, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 10, 2020, at her home. She entered this world on May 13, 1927, born to Juanita and Walter Shamp, in Melville, LA. She was a member of Baker First United Methodist Church. Emma Dean loved...

Aug 8, 2020

Minnie Pearl "Karol" Wood Crowell, 76 years old, beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 8, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on October 18, 1943, born to Vera and Henry Wood, in Woodville, MS. Minnie enjoyed crocheting, reading and watching her crime shows....

Aug 5, 2020

Elsie Jean Bass Picard, 84 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 5, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on November 18, 1935, born to Mattie and Larkin Bass, in Jena, Louisiana. She loved to spend time with her grandkids and enjoyed...

Aug 4, 2020

Annette Major Bordelon, 83 years old, who was a resident of Central, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 4, 2020, at the Baton Rouge General-Butterfly Wing. She entered this world on July 1, 1937, born to Joseph Major and Louise Desselle, in New Roads, LA. She was a member of St. Isidore...

Jul 27, 2020

Thelma Jeanette Bullard, 82 years old, passed away at the Butterfly Wing at Baton Rouge General Mid City Hospital on Monday, July 27th. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Born in North Carolina on September 5, 1937. In 1968 she moved from Hallsboro, NC to Zachary with her husband and family so he could help...

Jul 24, 2020

Maxie Lee Melancon, 88 years old, resident of Holden, LA, passed away, on Friday, July 24, 2020. She entered this world on June 24, 1932, born to Florence and Eddie Crowder, in Hammond, LA. Maxie is survived by her sons, Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Garon (Betty) and Eddie Joseph Garon; daughter, Wanda Garon Harrison; 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great...

Jul 21, 2020

Ellen Rose Barbin Conger, a resident of Baker, Louisiana, died on July 21, 2020 at her home at the age of 90 years old. Born November 22, 1929 in Evergreen, Louisiana, and a graduate of Marksville High School. Ellen is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Edna Gaspard Barbin; brothers, Joseph Gerald Barbin and Troy Barbin; sister,...

Jul 13, 2020

HALELLUJAH!!! Effie M McLin Mack, 84 years old, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 13, 2020. She entered this world on February 13, 1936, born to Margaret and William N McLin, in San Diego, CA. She was a member of the former Christian Life Fellowship in Baton Rouge....

Jul 11, 2020

John Keith Williams was born A Wild Soul on November 16, 2005 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a 14-year-old young man who tragically passed away on July 10, 2020 due to a swimming accident on the Amite River while John was doing what he loved the most, swimming, which he learned to do as a baby. John enjoyed every...

Jul 11, 2020

Jerry Clayton Hammett, 67 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 11, 2020, at Grace Nursing Home. He entered this world on February 23, 1953, born to Edith Howell and James Hammett, in Monroe, LA. Jerry is survived by his brother, Edward Hammett (Kay); sister, Blenda Quin (Gary); and a host of...