Obituaries

Ernest Herring

Ernest Herring

Aug 21, 2017

Ernest Herring, 92, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather and friend to many, was called to his eternal resting place on August 21, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on November 12, 1924 in Bogalusa, LA, born to Stanley and Oakley Herring. He was raised in Sandy Hook, MS, and was long-time resident...

Ralph Hawkins

Ralph Hawkins

Aug 21, 2017

Ralph Matthew Hawkins, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Central, Louisiana, on Monday, August 21, 2017. He was born February 7, 1936, a native of Ponchatoula, Louisiana and former resident of Baton Rouge and Baker. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict while serving in the United States Air Force, a retired Baton Rouge City Police...

Larry Thomas

Larry Thomas

Aug 13, 2017

Larry Randall Thomas Larry passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 8:05 a.m. at Sage Rehabilitation Hospital in Baton Rouge at the age of 79. Larry was from Waynesboro, MS living in Baker, LA for the past 51 years. He graduated from Waynesboro High School in 1957 and attended Jones Jr. College where he played football and was selected...

John Mccann

John Mccann

Aug 11, 2017

John Edgar McCann, 69, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, was called to his eternal resting place on August 11, 2017 at his residence in Zachary, LA surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on August 28, 1947 in Baton Rouge, LA, born to Glenn, Sr. and Marie McCann. He enjoyed the outdoors as he...

Alma Alexander

Alma Alexander

Aug 8, 2017

Alma Lester Alexander was born April 30, 1931, the third child of ten children born to Willie Lester and Gladys Walker Lester. She died August 8, 2017 at 12:33 a.m. She is survived by her son, George Byron Alexander, his wife Amy, and their son, Ben; Five sisters; Mildred Alexander, Joyce Wilson, Billie O'Quinn, and Carol Crain all from...

Gerald Kimball

Gerald Kimball

Aug 7, 2017

Gerald James Kimball, a long-time resident of Baker, went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family on August 7, 2017. He was 75 years old, born to Wesley and Geneveive Kimball on November 11, 1941. Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Bernice Guilbeau Kimball; two daughters, Karen and husband Ron Herron,...

Verna Easley

Verna Easley

Aug 7, 2017

Verna "Lois" D. Easley, a long-time resident of Baker, went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on August 7, 2017. She was 83 years old, born to Jessie and Beulah Daigle on March 1, 1934. Lois was raised on Bayou Chene, La. and graduated from Plaquemine, La. She was very proud of her long-time...

Raymond Millet

Raymond Millet

Aug 4, 2017

Raymond Joseph Millet, a resident of Baker went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 4, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 91, born to Norris and Mercedes Millet on April 17, 1926. Raymond proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a Yeoman 2nd Class during the...

Fred Jones, Sr.

Fred Jones, Sr.

Jul 21, 2017

Fred C. Jones, Sr. 81 years old, a resident of Baker, Louisiana went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 21, 2017. He was born to Chester and Olivea Jones on August 14, 1935 in Nokomis, Illinois. He retired as a Deputy Director from the State of Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. He was a...

Mabel Rushing

Mabel Rushing

Jul 18, 2017

Mabel Melvina (LeBrocq) Rushing , 84 years old, a resident of Baker since 1965 and a native of Bronx, New York, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2017 at the Carpenter House Hospice of Baton Rouge. Mabel was born to Harold and Egdita Melvina LeBrocq Sr. on November 8, 1932 in Bronx, New York. She was married to the...

Mary Foreman

Mary Foreman

Jul 18, 2017

Mary Rider Foreman, 62 years old, a resident Zachary, Louisiana went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 18, 2017. She was born to Bobby and Mellonea Rider on August 16, 1954 in Baton Rouge. She was a member of Bethany World Prayer Center where she spent her time serving in the nursery. She loved...

Kermit Smith

Kermit Smith

Jul 15, 2017

Kermit William Smith, 85 years old, a resident Baker, Louisiana went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 15, 2017. He was born to Claude and Mary Smith on April 18, 1932 in Lincoln County, Mississippi. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He loved to fish and hunt and was a...

Gwendolyn Mcdaniel

Gwendolyn Mcdaniel

Jul 5, 2017

Gwendolyn Kay McDaniel, Born December 23,1957 in Waco, TX, Died July 5, 2017 at Baton Rouge General Hospital Gwen is survived by husband, Michael David McDaniel; mother, Fran Murray; Her daughters, Debra Hornsby and Jenifer and Allen Lopa; her sons, Scott and Sarah McDaniel and Matthew and Becca McDaniel; her sister, Jacque and Paul Eyre; and seven grandchildren whom...

Michael Marino

Michael Marino

Jul 5, 2017

Michael "Mikey" Marino, 5 years old, a resident of Merryville, Louisiana went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 5, 2017. He was born to Matthew Marino and Jessica Marino in Lake Charles, LA on September 17, 2011. He loved hunting, fishing and Spiderman. He also enjoyed riding four wheelers and tractors. Mikey is survived...

Edith Wallace

Edith Wallace

Jul 2, 2017

Edith "Tiny" Wood Wallace, 87 years old, a resident of Slaughter, Louisiana went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 2, 2017. She was born to John Doyle and Stella Mae Wood on August 2, 1929 in Baton Rouge. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved the Lord and was a...

Sandra Kimball

Sandra Kimball

Jun 30, 2017

Sandra Anne Kimball, 77 years old, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 30, 2017. She was born to Samuel and Iris Mayeux on August 20, 1939. Sandra was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend and she will be missed by all who knew her. Sandra was...

Morris Jenkins, Jr.

Morris Jenkins, Jr.

Jun 25, 2017

"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." II Timothy 4:7-8 Morris Lee...

Luis Barragan Ii

Luis Barragan Ii

Jun 25, 2017

Luis Barragan II, passed away at the age of 55 on June 25, 2017. He was born in New Roads, LA on July 24, 1961. He worked for Blum and Asplundh Tree Company for many years. After giving up his spurs, he started working for Lard Oil Company. He was currently still employed there and just recognized for his...

Byford Beasley

Byford Beasley

Jun 23, 2017

Byford Leroy Beasley, 73, and a longtime resident of Baker, went to his eternal home on June 23, 2017. He was born on March 4, 1944 to James R. Beasley and Charlotte Nicholson. He was a master carpenter and attorney. Byford is survived by his parents, James R. Beasley and Charlotte Nicholson; 2 daughters, Page Beasley Brown and husband...

Danny Walls, Sr.

Danny Walls, Sr.

Jun 13, 2017

Danny Keith Walls, Sr., 59, a resident of Denham Springs left his earthly home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 13, 2017. He was born to Therman and Evie Walls on September 29, 1957 in Baton Rouge. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Danny is survived by his loving wife of...

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