Obituaries

Frank Brian

May 14, 2017

Frank S. Brian, a member of the Plains Presbyterian Church, departed this life peacefully and went to spend eternity with his heavenly father on May 14, 2017. He was born in Zachary, Louisiana to Frank E. Brian and Leona McVea Young Brian of the Zachary/Plains area. He attended Zachary High School where he helped lead his team to a...

Rooney Sagona

May 8, 2017

Rooney S. Sagona, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 8, 2017, born August, 30, 1932 to Martin and Naise Soileau in Ville Platte, La. She was a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, La. and a member of St. Pius Catholic Church. Rooney is survived by her son, Paul Sagona and his wife...

Jerry Mitchell

May 5, 2017

Jerry Earl Mitchell, 72, a resident of Baker, Louisiana, passed away on May 5, 2017. Jerry was born on March 29, 1945 to Enos and Grace Mitchell in Mt. Hermon, La. He was known for the company he created, Fontainbleau. He was dearly loved by his family and will be missed. Jerry is survived by his daughter, Jan (Mark)...

Murphy Sullivan, Jr.

May 2, 2017

Murphy Sullivan, Jr. went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2017, one day before his 87th birthday. He was a retired salesman, and coached boys in baseball for fifteen years in a church league winning several state championships. He later umpired baseball for several years. Murphy never met a stranger and was a friend to all. He...

Marie Mcclendon

Apr 29, 2017

Marie Molliere McClendon, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 29, 2017 at her residence in Gonzales, LA. Marie was born to C.J. Molliere and Elinda Plaisance on August 9, 1933 in Morganza, Louisiana. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, and friend who loved catching up and having...

Sophie Paine

Apr 29, 2017

"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strengths. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31 On April 29, 2017, the gates of Heaven opened wide to receive a "special lady". Sophie J. Paine was born November 24, 1917 and passed peacefully at Lane Nursing Home surrounded by...

Kathleen Tate

Apr 28, 2017

Kathleen Tate, 64, beloved Wife, was called to her eternal resting place on April 28, 2017. She entered this world on April 18, 1953, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, born to O.D., Jr. and Lillian Leming Seymour. Kathleen was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved the Lord Jesus Christ and her family. Kathleen is survived by her husband,...

Annie Leboeuf

Apr 28, 2017

Annie Mae Temple LeBoeuf, 86, and a resident of Central, LA, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on April 28, 2017. Annie was born on April 24, 1931 to Charlie and Adelia Temple in Meadville, MS. She was known for her passion for serving others through her gifts of cooking, especially the cookies she would bake for...

Linda Davidson

Apr 21, 2017

Linda Gail Johnson Davidson, 74, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 21, 2017, at Heritage Manor of Baton Rouge. Linda was born on August 24, 1942 to Norman and Bonnie Johnson in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a proud LSU graduate and loved to paint and...

Jill Johnson

Apr 19, 2017

Jill Woodward Johnson, 58, and a resident of Baker/Zachary, LA, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 19, 2017, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. Jill was born on April 27, 1958 to John Paul and Jimmie Lou Woodward in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a faithful sports mom...

Margaret Kimble

Apr 17, 2017

Margaret May "Mae" Ryland Kimble, 92, departed this earthly life on April 17, 2017, a day after her 72nd wedding anniversary, after a long battle with Alzheimers at her daughter's home in Watson, LA. She was born on January 20, 1925 to Sharkie and Myrtle Ryland in Naples, LA in Avoyelles Parish. She was a previous resident of Baker,...

Freda Landry

Apr 11, 2017

Freda Sonnier Landry, 93, and a resident of Central, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 11, 2017. Freda was born in St. Landry Parish, LA on March 21, 1924 to Louis and Louisette Sonnier. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church and a retired clerk at Sides Pharmacy. She was a...

Augustine Matusicky

Apr 5, 2017

Augustine "Gus" Teadoric Matusicky, age 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 5, 2017. He was born on August 11, 1927 to Paul and Julia Csanyi Matusicky in the Hungarian Settlement in Albany, Louisiana. He served in the US Army as a Merchant Marine in the Korean War. Gus participated in the Senior...

Dorothy Berthelot

Mar 31, 2017

Dorothy Picard Orillion Berthelot, age 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 31, 2017. She was born on March 19, 1924 to Walter and Blanche Fabre Picard in Livonia, Louisiana. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was affectionately referred to as Maw Dot by her family. Dorothy was especially...

Jane Hayes

Mar 28, 2017

Elizabeth Jane Vidrine Hayes, age 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 28, 2017. She was born on January 29, 1938 to Pierre and Bell Henry Vidrine in Turkey Creek, Louisiana. She was a loving mother and grandmother who never met a stranger. She was an excellent cook and loved crocheting special gifts for family...

Katherine Owen

Mar 23, 2017

Katherine "Kay" Owen was born on December 28, 1922 in Denison, Texas. She passed away peacefully on March 23, 2017 in Baton Rouge. She retired from Agapeland Day Care and the nursery at the First Baptist Church of Baker. Kay is survived by her children, Patsy and husband Tommy Watson, Marcilla "Cindy" Owen, Debby and husband Tim Milton and...

Oneil Dugas

Mar 22, 2017

Oneil Joseph Dugas, 98, and a resident of Baker, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 22, 2017. Oneil was born in Morganza, LA on December 2, 1918 to Leonce and Armelise Dugas. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church and served his country in the U.S. Army. Oneil is survived by...

James Gilliland

Mar 18, 2017

James Michael Gilliland Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until the memorial service at 7:00 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, Louisiana.

Visitation Baker Funeral Home 6401 Groom Rd. Baker, LA  70714 Tuesday, March 28, 2017 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Service ...