Obituaries

Ruby Gulino

Ruby Gulino

Nov 22, 2017

Ruby Lee Ballow Gulino, best known as Ms. Ruby, 98 years old, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, on November 22, 2017. She was born to Ed and Molly Ballow on March 31, 1919 in Jackson, Louisiana. She enjoyed being a homemaker because it allowed her the time to make crafts. Ruby was passionate about meeting...

Dianne Williamson

Dianne Williamson

Nov 19, 2017

Dianne Phillips Williamson, 73, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on November 19, 2017. She entered this world on November 6, 1944 born to William and Zettie Mae Phillips in Holly Ridge, Louisiana. She was a long-time employee with The Crossroads Grocery in Zachary, a former deputy reserve with the Zachary Police Department...

Rufus Chelette

Rufus Chelette

Nov 13, 2017

Rufus "Buckshot" Leo Chelette, 68 years old, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 13, 2017. He was born to N.R. "Tib" Chelette and Thelma White on December 5, 1948. On the day that Rufus was born the doctor walked out of the delivery room and said to his daddy, "You have a son...

Peggy Smith

Peggy Smith

Nov 1, 2017

Peggy A. Hess Smith, born in Berryville, Virginia, a resident of Baker, LA, passed away November 1, 2017 at 3:40 p.m. at the age of 77, after several bouts of congestive heart failure. She was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School. She was a member of the Baton Rouge Jaycee Jane's from 1970-1985. She worked until 1988 and...

Freida Thompson

Freida Thompson

Nov 1, 2017

Freida Herren Thompson, 74 years old, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, on November 1, 2017. She was born Freida Louise Herren on August 8, 1943, in Jackson, MS. She lived her formative years in Utica, MS and moved to Baker, LA in 1958. She was twice an all-state basketball player...

Joseph Gilliam

Joseph Gilliam

Nov 1, 2017

Joseph Layton Gilliam, 68 years old, a beloved brother, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 1, 2017. He entered this world on March 27, 1949, in Helena, AR, born to Joseph and Alice Gilliam. He enjoyed traveling, reading books, history, spending time with his family, friends and his beloved kanine companion, Chloe....

Earline Hubbs

Earline Hubbs

Nov 1, 2017

Earline Bankston Hubbs, 92, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on November 1, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on July 5, 1925 born to George and Goldie Bankston in Natalbany, LA. She was a member of Bluff Creek Baptist Church. Her heart was filled with love and she...

Dan Stovall

Dan Stovall

Oct 13, 2017

Dan Roy Stovall, 82 years old, a resident of Grosse Tete, Louisiana, native of Memphis, Tennessee, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 13, 2017 at his residence. He was born to Roy and Marguerite Stovall on January 20, 1935. Dan moved to Baton Rouge in 1954 to play baseball for LSU and he remained a...

Paul Neilson, Jr.

Paul Neilson, Jr.

Oct 11, 2017

Paul Cornelious Neilson, Jr., 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. He entered this world on October 5, 1928 in Hattiesburg, MS, born to Paul and Verna Neilson. Paul honorably served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army....

Barbara Duncan

Barbara Duncan

Oct 2, 2017

Barbara Dale Owens Duncan, age 84, a resident of Baker and native of Centreville, Mississippi was called to her eternal resting place on October 2, 2017 at Grace Health and Rehabilitation Center. Barbara was active in the Homemakers Club and was very involved with her children as they grew up. She was very dedicated to her family and extended...

Karen Terrell

Karen Terrell

Sep 23, 2017

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Karen Wilkinson Siewert Terrell, 63 years old, a resident of Ethel, born in Clinton, LA on September 28, 1953 to Louis Wilkinson, Sr. and Virginia Dominick. She went to be with her...

Frankie Whitehead

Frankie Whitehead

Sep 22, 2017

Frankie Ramona Greer Whitehead, 86, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on September 22, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on October 6, 1930 born to Frank and May Greer in Covington, LA. Her life was spent loving the Lord, her family and her pets. Her life was...

Ronald Sullivan

Ronald Sullivan

Sep 19, 2017

Ronald Edward Sullivan, 80, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on September 19, 2017 at his residence in Zachary, LA. He entered this world on June 22, 1937 born to John and Annie Mae Sullivan in Baton Rouge, LA. He proudly served his country in the US Navy and enjoyed woodworking, metal work...

Mary Earls

Mary Earls

Sep 15, 2017

Mary J. Earls, 69, beloved mother and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on September 15, 2017. She entered this world on August 30, 1948 born to Curtis and Wilhema Woods in Natchez, MS. She served on the East Baton Rouge Parish Rape Council for many years and was member of the Main Street Pilots Club in...

Thomas Mahan

Thomas Mahan

Sep 12, 2017

Thomas Mahan, 70, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother was called to his eternal resting place on September 12, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on November 30, 1946 born to Russell and Mary Jane Mahan in Baton Rouge, LA. He retired as the Chief Building Inspector with The City of Baker. He proudly...

Stephen Reed, Sr.

Stephen Reed, Sr.

Sep 11, 2017

Stephen Larry Reed, Sr., 64, beloved husband, father and grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on September 11, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on February 10, 1953, born to Harry and Peggy Reed in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a hard worker, avid LSU fan and enjoyed fishing. He will always be...

Janet Gunter

Janet Gunter

Sep 10, 2017

Janet Kay Gunter, 57, beloved daughter was called to her eternal resting place on September 10, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on June 7, 1960, born to Ruby and W.S. Gunter, Jr. in Baton Rouge, LA. Janet is survived by her mother, Ruby Milton Gunter McCarthy; sister, Brenda Gunter Watts and husband Larry of...

Naomi Austin

Naomi Austin

Aug 31, 2017

Naomi Joyce Austin, 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Zachary, Louisiana, on Thursday, August 31, 2017. She was born January 21, 1933 in McLeansboro, Illinois. Joyce came to Louisiana in 1943- Graduated at Pride High School, attended Baton Rouge Business College, worked at Louisiana State Department of Revenue, Greenwell Springs Hospital- in Greenwell Springs, Louisiana and also...

Ralph Bryant

Ralph Bryant

Aug 28, 2017

Ralph Glendon Bryant, 88 years old, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 28, 2017. He entered this world on September 22, 1928 in Farmington, Maine, born to Harland and Marie Bryant. Ralph was a faithful member of St. Isidore Catholic Church and a member of the...

Lonnie Lieblong

Lonnie Lieblong

Aug 26, 2017

Lonnie Preston Lieblong, 25 years old, beloved son, was called to his eternal resting place on August 26, 2017. He entered this world on November 21, 1991 in Gonzales, LA, born to David Lieblong and Nikki Pregeant Norris. He served his country in Iraq in the United States Army National Guard Infantry. Lonnie is survived by his mother, Nikki...

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