Obituaries
James Fontenot
Sep 23, 2016
James "Bruce" Fontenot, 64 years old, was called to his eternal resting place peacefully on September 23, 2016. He entered this world on October 17, 1951 in Opelousas, LA, born to J.A Fontenot and Lou Lejeune. He was an avid bass fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors. He enjoyed rolling down the highway on his Harley. Bruce taught himself to...
Glynn Fleming
Sep 22, 2016
Glynn Keith Fleming "Flembob", 64 years old, was called to his eternal resting place peacefully on September 22, 2016. He entered this world on December 27, 1951 in Baton Rouge, LA, born to David and Ida Fleming. He was a real people person that loved fishing, hunting and cooking. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren,...
Barry Brown
Sep 21, 2016
Philippians 4:13 I can do all thing through Christ which strengthenth me. Barry Dale Brown, 64, was called to be with his Lord and Savior on September 21, 2016. He entered this world on September 20, 1952 in Baton Rouge, LA, born to Leslie and Bessie "Tot" Brown. He was a faithful member of St. Isidore Catholic Church. Barry...
Elaine Shar
Sep 14, 2016
A native of Wilmer and resident of Baton Rouge, Elaine Bennett Shar, passed away on September 14, 2016 at the age of 90. She graduated from Amite High School and later majored in Music at Southeastern Louisiana University. Her faith in the Lord and passion for gospel music was evident all through her life. She is survived by daughter...
Donovan Furr
Sep 13, 2016
A wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, foster dad, uncle and faithful friend to all who knew him; Donovan Crews Furr, 89, born January 10, 1927, departed this earthly life to meet his Heavenly Father on September 13, 2016 surrounded by his children and beloved friends. He and his Honey were residents of Central for 70 years. He was...
Abigail Frederick
Sep 11, 2016
Abigail Lynn Frederick, 2 years old, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and cousin was called to be with her Heavenly Father on September 11, 2016. She entered this world on December 10, 2013 in Hammond, LA, born to Will and Rhonda Frederick. Abigail means "the Father' s joy" and she brought joy to all that she met through her...
Eldridge Downey, Jr.
Sep 6, 2016
Eldridge (Red) Andrew Downey, Jr. Eldridge (Red) Andrew Downey, Jr. passed away peacefully in his home on September 6, 2016. A WWII veteran and a retired employee of Copolymer for 50+ years. He is proceeded in death by his wife, Effie Downey; brother, Thomas Downey; mother, Bertha Pickens and father, Eldridge Downey, Sr. Red is survived by his four...
Jeanne Smith
Sep 3, 2016
Jeanne Elizabeth Smith, 54, a resident of Central went to be with Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, on September 3, 2016. She was born on January 13, 1962. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7. Jeanne is survived by her husband, Jim Smith; three sons, Brian...
Lawana Young
Aug 17, 2016
Lawana "Fay" Young, 77, beloved mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on August 17, 2016 at her home in Baton Rouge. She leaves behind her, two sons, James "David" (Susan) Young and Chris (Kalyn) Young; sister Mary Ann Noland Brumley Wallace; seven grandchildren; and many close family and friends. Fay is preceded in death by...
Kenneth Wilkewitz
Aug 15, 2016
Kenneth Gregory Wilkewitz, 68, beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, native of Sarver, PA and resident of Zachary, was called Home on Monday, August 15, 2016. He was a retiree of Xerox Corp. He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of VFW, VVA, DAV and American Legion. He is survived by...
Kinzy Estess, Jr.
Aug 15, 2016
Kinzey Vardaman Estess, Jr., 85, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away surrounded by his family at home in Watson, LA on Monday, August 15, 2016. Kinzey, also known as Buddy, K.V. and Kin was a native of Hattiesburg and Georgetown, MS. Kinzey served in the Army as a medic in the Korean War. After, he attended Co-Lin Jr....
Linda Bishop
Aug 14, 2016
Linda Coco Bishop, 63, passed away on August 14, 2016. She was born on February 7, 1953 in Moreauville, LA. Linda proudly retired from Louisiana State Police with nearly 30 years of service. She will be missed dearly by all those who knew and loved her. Linda is survived by her daughter, Jenny Bishop Phenald and husband Brad; son,...
Karen Day
Aug 13, 2016
Karen Elizabeth Day, 74, adored wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother was called home to be with Jesus her Savior on August 13, 2016. A longtime Baker resident who was born Feb. 8, 1942, in Natchez, MS, she is survived by her best friend & husband, Thomas M. Day, & is preceded in death by her parents Edgar Bailey Wroten,...
Rose Hays
Aug 12, 2016
Rose Prestridge Hays (86), of Baker, LA, was called to her Heavenly Father on August 12, 2016. She entered this world on July 11, 1930 in Baton Rouge, LA born to Claude and Lillian McGeehee Prestridge. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Hays; her parents; and her six siblings, Elaine Caston, Elise Noble, C. H....
Walker Hawkins
Aug 8, 2016
Walker Thadius Hawkins, also known as "Thad", a horse lover, faithful husband, loving father and grandfather passed away in peace on August 8, 2016 at the age of 81 in his home. He was born in Starkville, Mississippi, a resident of Central/Zachary for over 49 years, a veteran of the Marines, and a retired welder with Locals 198 and...
William Laney
Aug 2, 2016
William "Denton" Laney, 60, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on August 2, 2016. He was born on April 21, 1956 in Lafayette, LA, to Billy and Deanie Laney. Denton was diagnosed in 2012 with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) and never lost his sense of humor or love for life. He remained positive and...
James Young, Sr.
Jul 30, 2016
James David Young, Sr., 80, beloved husband, father and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on July 30, 2016 at The Butterfly Wing Hospice Center in Baton Rouge. He leaves his wife of nearly 55 years, Fay (Noland) Young; two sons, James "David" (Susan) Young and Chris (Kalyn) Young; his brother, Allen (Emily) Young; seven grandchildren; and...
Jimmie Conrad, Sr.
Jul 28, 2016
Jimmie Lee Conrad, 90, of Baker, Louisiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for and loved on July 28, 2016. He entered this world on November 6, 1925 in Somner, MS, born to Hubert and Ethel Conrad. He accomplished many things over his 90 years of life. He was a member of the Local...
Anthony Sansone
Jul 21, 2016
Anthony Joseph Sansone, 79, was a loving and devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather. He was called home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2016. Anthony was born on July 24, 1936 in New Roads, LA. He was a Veteran of the US Navy having served on the Aircraft Carrier USS Kearsarge CV-33 between 1954-1958. He served 30...
Millicent Robertson
Jul 19, 2016
Millicent ''Kitty'' Robertson, 85, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on July 19, 2016. Kitty entered this world on November 16, 1930 in Baton Rouge, LA, born to Stanley and Dozie Holden. She was a homemaker and loved cooking. She enjoyed big band music and Ms. Kitty even played the piano. Ms. Kitty...
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